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Dragon Paintings, iPad Photography Workflows, and the Passing of Dean Allen
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New
In the cellar of the old stone cathedral, Carla and Timothy uncover a life-changing treasure, a carefully wrapped ancient book known as The Ology.
Smartwool “PhD” Insulated Training Gloves
Great for such wintery fitness activities as Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and cold-weather running.
‘Ward’ — Part Two of the ‘Parahumans’ Series by John McCrae
The sequel to Worm — John "Wildbow" McCrae's epic web serial about so-called "parahumans" — is finally underway.
Tom Bihn “Guide’s Edition” Synapse 25 Backpack
Takes all of the same clever features, bountiful organization, and top-shelf build of the original Synapse 25 and walks it all a bit further up into the mountains, a bit deeper into the woods.
TV Clip for Apple TV/Roku
If you picked up a new TV at Christmas, you might want to look at this mount for Roku/Apple TV. It allows you to clip it to the top of the TV. The clips have rubber panels so it won't scratch your TVs. It eliminates the need to snake an HDMI cable through the wall, and also allows direct line of sight…
Zojirushi CD-WCC40 Micom Water Boiler & Warmer
Keeps hot water available at the touch of a button. Useful for tea, hot cocoa, coffee, instant oatmeal, etc.
Pre-order the Oak & Oscar “Jackson” Watch
Oak & Oscar's latest, limited-edition series is a 40mm, hand-wound, column wheel, flyback chronograph inspired by Chicago's Jackson Park.
Vansky Motion-Activated Bed Light
Need to get up in the middle of the night? Let these soft ambient lights guide your way.
Fluke 561 Infrared Thermometer
Measure the temperature of objects at a distance. Useful for kitchens and HVAC/electrical/mechanical work.
‘Modernist Bread’ — An Encyclopedia of Bread-Making
From the creators of Modernist Cuisine comes a five-volume book chronicling the history and science of bread-making in depth.
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Quality Linkage: Em Dashes, Imaginary Soundscapes, and Making Your Own Luck
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
RunGap – Workout Data Manager
RunGap is a simple way to export workout information (including GPS information) from the Apple Watch workout app to Runkeeper, Strava, etc.
SET: The Family Game of Visual Perception
Increase your mental agility with this classic fast-paced card game of pattern recognition.
The Framework Briefcase by This Is Ground
A luxurious, 100% leather briefcase with a classic look but designed for the modern professional.
Pre-order the Honor 7X Unlocked Android Phone
Huawei's upcoming device offers the experience of a mid-range Android phone at a surprisingly low price point.
Workouts++
Over on The Sweet Setup, I picked Workouts++ as the best standalone fitness app.
Rustico + Retro 1951 Zodiac Fountain Pen
A custom fountain pen inspired by our cosmic night sky.
Knipex 8603250 10-Inch Pliers Wrench
A fantastic, versatile tool for fastening, gripping, holding, and bending work pieces.