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weekend wrap, ten
I spent this past weekend either prone on the couch entering a vegetative state whilst playing video games, or scouting out the north side of the city for various barely-connected reasons. The weather was hot enough to be uncomfortable, but not so hot to be an excuse, and the smattering of rain here and there
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hobbies defined, or why investing in things you love is not wasting your money
I keep telling myself I am not a musician. Call it imposter syndrome, but despite having all the music-connected skills that I have, I still just think of it as eclectic side-hobby. Here’s the thing tho. I’ve been playing in a real orchestra for the better part of my 40s. (Second violin, in case you
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loyal out of habit
I’ve been thinking a lot about brand loyalty lately. I’m surrounded by food these days. Overflowing shelves packed with things that seem delicious and interesting and unique—but yet I don’t recognize a single brand name. It might sound like I’m describing some kind of weird suburban middle-aged man’s nightmare. But no. On the contrary. I’ve