Sitting on Recycled Plastic Milk Jugs

Prepared for warm weather: assembled chairs for our balcony. They’re based on a design by Minneapolis architect, Ralph Rapson, and manufactured in Duluth, Minnesota. They’re made from recycled plastic milk jugs, and weigh about 40 pounds apiece. They will

Neckties

Realized we still have a few ties. I have not worn one any time in the entire 21st century.

Categorized as Simplify

Japanese Candy

Hovered at the Japanese candy display at United Noodles, an Asian supermarket: one less reason to visit Japan. The KitKats are matcha-flavored, and are rather fine.

Categorized as Eat, Japan

The Liberation of Writing for Myself

Every now and then, I receive a request like this: Dear Editor,My name is Jen and I’m the Editor at Jen Reviews. I was doing research on cheese recipes and just finished reading your wonderful blog post: https://www.tomwilson.com/2015/05/zen-and-art-of-casserole-assembly.htmlIn that article, I noticed that you cited a solid post that I’ve read in the past: http://www.cheese.com/sartori-classic-montamore/We just published…… Continue reading The Liberation of Writing for Myself

Categorized as Write

Hello Toto

Today, I have one less reason to visit Japan: installed washlets. They’re ubiquitous in Japan.

Categorized as DIY

No Snow, Frigid Weather

As the temperature soared (slightly) above zero (Fahrenheit), emerged to buy supplies for dinner. Walked past the mound with spiral path at Gold Medal Park, which was devoid of snow.

Categorized as Winter

We Like Desktop Computers

Set up our old computer in its new home. Threaded cables down a conduit in the wall.

Categorized as IT