Corrections, clarifications, racing arachnids.
And food. And distractions. And ...
Dispatches from Nowhere
Investigating the obscure and the offbeat from a remote edge of civilization.
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What the Hail
Dispatch No. 30. In which the author talks about surviving a spring hailstorm, proper password hygiene, and (one of) his latest obsessions. Oh, and there's a new cat.
Here We Go Again
Or ... This Weather is for the Birds
Weather Whiplash
Dispatch No. 28 — In which the author muddles through the month of January while experiencing wildly fluctuating ambient temperatures.
Awesome Stuff from 2025
The return of the Annual Not Another Gift Guide.
The Cold Weather Arrives
In which the author reluctantly begins the winter season. Plus printers, punctuation, a return of the potato chip reviews, and more. Enjoy!
Building a Tool Kit
Everyone should have access to a basic set of tools.
It's About Time
In which the author takes the time to run down some thoughts on the biannual changing of the clocks, break down the most efficient system of time most people will probably never use. Plus, some time-keeping devices.
The Games We Play
In which the author prepares for the imminent winter weather by changing a lot of oil, maintaining and storing the small engines, and playing a few video games.
The Special Coffee-Only Dispatch
In light of some special days dedicated to coffee, I decided to release this special Dispatch featuring news and stories about coffee on the tenth anniversary of International Coffee Day. #ICD2025