Reading up on lifestyle
12 deep · digging since dec 31, 25
- Everything You Need for the Perfect Beach Day
The article shares essential beach gear and accessories recommended by five experienced beachgoers for an ideal day at the shore.
- Why some people mow a lawn better than others
The article explores why some individuals achieve better lawn-mowing results than others, citing factors like technique, equipment, and attention to detail rather than just effort.
- No More Sex, Flirting, Scrolling or Swiping
The author describes a personal retreat from social and digital intimacy, seeking solitude and self-protection by rejecting sex, flirting, scrolling, and swiping.
- Country Woman Meets City Man
Maia Comeau drove two hours from her rural home for a first date with Rich Olaya, who jokingly compared their dynamic to the 'Green Acres' TV show.
- How to Pack Light When Traveling With Babies and Young Children - The New York Times
The article provides concrete packing strategies—like the 1-2-3 rule and limiting shoes—to reduce luggage weight when traveling with babies.
- Travel’s Latest Buzzword: ‘Microvacations’ - The New York Times
Travelers with limited time off are taking one- to three-day trips by leveraging time zones and credit card points for quick getaways.
- A Carriage House Reimagined for Work and Play - The New York Times
Designers John and Christine Gachot converted a carriage house on their Shelter Island retreat into a studio and recreation room.
- Our Favorite Kitchen Renovations of 2025 - The New York Times
The New York Times curated its most striking kitchen designs from 2025, showcasing diverse styles, layouts, and material choices.
Takes
I'm really not trying to hype unhealthy grind. But I don't understand why people would rather sit behind a desk in front of a computer and work when they can literally be outside most of the day doing most work from their phones. I'm getting more steps. I have less shoulder pain. I have less lower back pain. If you sit more than 5 hours/day, locked in front of your laptop, please do the exact opposite of this. Get out and touch grass while still getting shit done.
@SimonHoiberg
You are bored because you are not doing side quests. Life is not just work and lying in bed doing nothing. Here are 50 side quests every man should complete:
@MindMatter28
Some of my personal finance rules: 1. most all money goes into index funds. virtually 0 stock picking. 2. stick to a monthly budget 3. meet monthly with spouse to review past spending, discuss if we're happy/not about it, any changes we want 4. try to be intentional about stuff i buy. spend on hobbies that i love, buy stuff that lasts, not disposable amazon junk. 5. assume my private company is worth very little or nothing 6. wanted to maxmize time i can spend without income. very conservative. (even though i know i'll keep working). used to have a sheet that counted the months/years. 7. every month, deposit money into index funds. 8. spend little on things that don't bring joy (luxury clothes, owning a home, jewlery, nice hotels) and a lot of stuff that does (weekly cleaner, nice apartment, eBay clothes, services around the house, trainer) 9. tip a lot 10. say no to most all investments 11. remind myself that money's a tool to help get to the end game, not the end game. 12. don't let money be the number 1, 2, 3 reason to do a project. Not for everyone, but these rules help me sleep like a baby.
@thesamparr
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@brianchau57