I need an iPhone case suggestion (15 Pro Max). I’ve been using the excellent Ryan London case but I messed it up. I prefer thinner cases without a bottom lip (see photo). Any favorites?

A brown leather phone case is showcased with a visible branding, highlighted by a yellow arrow signifying the bottom cutout.

Today’s adventure.

A damaged car tire with a nine-spoke alloy wheel shows wear and visible punctures, lying on a concrete surface.

I’m going out of town for a few days next week, and I’d really like to get this bundle of stuff shipped out tomorrow. I just put a huge discount on it if you buy today.

We recently had a fully functioning grandfather clock (weight-driven) passed to us and I’m in love. We already have a couple of mantle clocks (spring-driven), and I wear an automatic watch daily. There’s just something I love about the engineering and analog of it all.

Grandfather Clock

I have some new stuff on my Gear For Sale page, including an office clean-out grab bag at a great price. And an Apple Studio Display too. For those that bought Challenge Coins, they shipped out this morning (I do have a few left if anyone is interested).

Give me a recommendation for a great Historical Fiction book.

A Saturday involving moving furniture between 4 different homes. My father-in-law brought furniture from 200mi away to our house, then picked up furniture from a 3rd house to return to his house. Later, we have to move the original furniture from our house to another house. Then from that house…

Random Photos Memory shot of the day. Good lighting not included. It’s the time of year where outdoor time (and yard work) becomes the norm.

A family of four, including two adults and two children, is standing together on a grassy area with trees in the background.

A couple of years ago, I designed (and had minted) a challenge coin. I have a few left if anyone is interested. $15 for one or $25 for two. Shipping to USA included.

I updated my uses page to include current hardware (and a few software changes as well).