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I’m grateful for randomly rewatching “Noelle”, a truly fantastic Christmas movie. I’m grateful for taking it easy during my run and enjoying a different mountain view from a park I don’t frequent. I’m grateful for how much effort my partner put into making some delicious pistachio cake. I’m grateful for slowly learning how to wrap…
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This afternoon, instead of venturing out to a local park, I decided to do a little POTA hunting from home—QRP portable style. It was a fun experience and felt a bit like an at-home activation, except, of course, there was no actual activation since I wasn’t at a POTA site. Fair warning: the video is…
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I am so grateful for my sobriety. I am grateful for a tiny change in perspective. I’m grateful for my family, my friends, the holidays and getting to spend some time out of the city. I’m grateful for Christmas lights and music, for hot coffee and a warm apartment. I’m grateful for my relationship, my…
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Last Sunday, my family set out on a trip across North Carolina, from the mountains to the coast. Our destination was Beaufort, a charming coastal town I hadn’t visited in 17 years. This quick pre-Christmas getaway was a surprise for my daughters—and for Hazel, our dog, who loves adventure just as much as we do.…
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I’m grateful for a day spent getting ready for xmas. I’m grateful for recharging batteries and hot chocolate. I’m grateful for walks in the cold and snowy mornings. I’m grateful for new starts and the chance to make things happen. A gift for yourself? LAST WEEK ON TFLMS: song of the week: TFLMS Weekend: Where…
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I’m grateful for a cloudy Friday morning to write. I’m grateful for wrapping things up (literally). I’m grateful for little adventures and seeing things differently. I’m grateful for pretty excellent coffee and iPhone memories. I’m grateful to be sober today. Mystery ?? Button song of the week: I think all of us dodged a bullet…
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A Triple-State POTA activation! by Bryce Bookwalter (KD9YEY) and Joe Ladwig (W9NVY) It’s finally winter here in Southern Indiana, which, for many, brings a time of cozy indoor activities and quiet radio time in the comfort of a warm shack. For Joe and me, however, this means it’s winter POTA time! I have always preferred…
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I finally got to try something I’ve always dreamed of: proper QRP saltwater ground-planing! This week, we’ve been in Beaufort, North Carolina—a charming coastal town that I can’t recommend enough. As I mentioned in a post last week, I brought along my Elecraft KX2 and KH1 for the trip. On Tuesday, we hopped on a…
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I’m grateful for logging higher than average elevation gains during my run where I also got to wear short sleeves. I’m grateful for overstuffing on tasty Indian takeout that was made extra spicy especially for me. I’m grateful for how much of a relief it has been seeing Harper’s new home alone regimen working –…
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If you don’t mind, indulge me in something that’s slightly off-topic. I’ve always loved maps—especially paper maps. Even in an age of GPS and sat nav, I still keep a North Carolina Gazetteer in my car. I love the detail, the elevation lines, and the fact that a Gazetteer doesn’t need a charge. So, while…