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Boomerang Mirror
The problem: Mirror needed for bathroom. I hate working with mirrors. One wrong move and it is seven years of bad luck. The solution:...
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Aug 16, 20231 min read
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National Sea Serpent Day
When Tami alerted me that today is National Sea Serpent Day, it reminded me of the "Basic Yard Dragon" at the Plant. Thanks for the help...
lyleestill9
Aug 7, 20231 min read
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Playing with AI
I've been a fan of ChatGPT for awhile now. Pedestrian writing but a wonderful story problem companion, without the noise of Google. I...
lyleestill9
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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Hay Tines on the Wall
A couple of years ago I scored these antique haying wheels at Lee Iron and Metal in Sanford. Finally got them installed. They are no...
lyleestill9
Jul 23, 20231 min read
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Grave Marker for Ed
My father-in-law, Ed Schwerin died a year ago today. Ed was a driver of trucks, and buses, and RVs. He was a sailor. And a pilot. ...
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Jul 9, 20231 min read
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Enjoy Your Time
I read a piece in the New York Times recently about a woman who got a call from a grumpy cobbler. He left a message that ended with...
lyleestill9
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Fabulation
Fabulation is a word. It's about inventing fabulous tales. I like to fabulate. I misuse the term to describe household projects. This...
lyleestill9
Nov 27, 20221 min read
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Making Toys
I make toys for my grand children. Not all of them are big hits. The first "Busy Board" that I took to Virginia, made from things lying...
lyleestill9
Apr 30, 20221 min read
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There Be Dragons There...
When I made a living selling metal sculptures, I went through a dragon phase. Not sure how many dragons I sold. Three to five is my...
lyleestill9
Jun 3, 20212 min read
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Reactor Room
At Fair Game Beverage where I work we have the "Reactor Room." It's sort of a "lounge" next to the Tasting Room. Today Pam and I...
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Apr 29, 20211 min read
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