the cliff spot
On today's hike to Patty's Point, Ben and I found a spot on a cliff overlooking the river tucked into a rock. The spot was shaded, had a comfortable back rest, and even had a pad of moss as a cushion. We sat there for damn…
the kill switch
For an assignment in my electrical repair class, we had to modify a loud toy. We could add lights, buttons, switches, anything. I brought in a very loud dump truck, that had four sounds. Honk, engine, reverse siren, and something that was probably supposed to be hydraulics. I cracked it…
the hecklers
While walking around campus today, a man loudly preaching the gospel and waving around a sign that said "Without Jesus, you're already bankrupt" called out to me, and called me a sinner for "wanting a black sabbath" and listening to "that satanic music&…
Soldering is fun
In my electronics class, we're learning to solder. Some assignments have been to make a person out of resistors, capacitors, the like. We were also assigned some kits, like the 3-button led board in the middle, and the vibrating bug off to the right. Desoldering is also fun.…
A new phone
I've enjoyed having a new phone after my old one tragically passed away in it's sleep. It's nice having a higher quality camera to take pictures with.…
learning guitar
In my journey to re-learn the guitar, I've discovered that Johnny Cash has a lot of really easy to learn and play songs. Just recently I learned Don't Think Twice, It's Alright and Man in Black…
My mom is in the hospital for heart surgery.
For most of my mom's life, she has had Atrial Fibrillation. It's a condition where your heart beats irregularly. It's been affecting her sleep and health practically forever, and today she's getting surgery to try and fix it. For the procedure, they…
The saw handle
I found this old saw at a thrift store earlier today, and thought it would look cool as a foregrip attachment for a wood gun. Since I don't have any guns with that kind of rail space, I'm gonna make a Barrett REC10 DMR. I share…