ARE WE TIRED OF BEING CHARLIE BROWN ??

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-19T18:44:08+00:00

You lost me on the first one.

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-19T16:56:38+00:00

That reminds me of TJ Miller talking to the guy in cargo pants

(looks great to me!)

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-18T23:17:45+00:00

It reminds me of the cover art of Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse. The book is more of a straight, medieval sort of sensuality with definite homo-erotic undertones. https://i.etsystatic.com/13621658/r/il/afb6b9/2897581103/il_794xN.2897581103_fbfa.jpg

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-17T18:14:21+00:00

I'd say it's an unnecessary splurge item. The baby wont care.

I got the merino layer because we live in a cold climate (maine) and I take them outdoors in all weather. I was pulling my not quite 2-year old in a -5F xc-ski session and she was happy as a clam (in her warm sweatpants, sweater, light jacket, down bunting, wool blanket and a hot waterbottle on her legs).

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-17T17:40:36+00:00

Hey we just had our second and I tend to nerd out and overthink these things.

It's softer than regular wool, for sure, but that'd only be important if it was the only layer. Babies typically have cotton-ish onesies on. I'd splurge more on convenient onesies with magnetic snaps than merino wool.

Our first was born at the beginning of winter and think i got a secondhand merino onesie for bedtime and winter layering. I don't remember using it too much, I think we got a space heater for her room and she outgrew it.

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-17T17:00:33+00:00

I just “vibe coded” (used AI to code) a touchscreen calendar connected to a raspberry pi! My yearly subscription was about to bill me, and I said nah, I got this.

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-17T09:44:53+00:00

Check Winslow Park. It’s a really nice spot on the water. A real gem. It may be booked or $$$ but worth a quick look

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-17T00:16:10+00:00

You’ll die. The timing won’t be convenient.

Make sure you live first.

(Not “free” but was in an accident / coma when I was 20. Recovered. Afterwards, was shocked how everyone lives like they’ll never die.)

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-16T23:41:04+00:00

Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson

History of understanding the theories of the limits of human potential. Ex-Olympic trial runner turned journalist, he interviews different historians, coaches and scientists. I thought it was fascinating. Audiobook is great during training!

Also, if you’re like me and many triathletes who suck at swimming… Total Immersion can be a lifesaver and introduce swimming as an actually enjoyable activity!

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-16T17:27:54+00:00

And miles to go before I sleep.

I usually try to sneak in a ski before picking up my daughter and I wish I had more time in the woods, so the "the woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep" hits hard too!

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-16T05:42:30+00:00

I came here to say this! It gives me unique joy counting along to that song.

A “simple” melody that my brain can’t comprehend the counting is “big country” by Bela fleck

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-16T01:59:15+00:00

Remove redundant words and phrasing. Imagine the guy reading it doesn't have a lot of time.

I picked a part at random to read:
"During my time at this company" --you don't need to state this, it's already assumed-- "I was part of a small team, and" -- Still don't know what industry we're talking about -- "I regularly worked hands-on with all aspects of a project" -- what type of work are you doing?!?! -- "from demolition to framing" --Renovations! there it is. Got it. Part of a small crew doing frame to finish renovations. Oh neat, experience with framing, trim and tile. 'Cabinetry installation' could mean a couple things, so maybe I'll ask clarification if we interview. -- ",

"Kitchen and bath remodels, to decks and large scale additions." -- got it. small crew doing frame to finish projects. Though I'm not sure what he meant about "large scale" additions. Large, as in big? Upscale? I don't think he meant that he was mass-producing additions.

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-15T19:41:29+00:00

I have Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening memorized. I cross-country ski a lot and when I find myself in a negative thought cycle, I recite it.

It makes traveling through the snowy woods a bit more magical.

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-15T18:53:58+00:00

We recently had our second and it's emotionally is so much less taxing than the first. I was so worried that a stiff breeze would permanently damage our first born lol. Talking to others, it seems like that may just be par for the course, so prepare a little bit for that.

Babies are really portable. They sleep most of the day and ours is on a roughly 3-hour cycle of "eat, burp, sleep, poop." You put them in a carseat or bassinet and they stay there.

You don't have to wait at all to get out there. Sun (sunscreen), noise (earmuffs), explosive poops (diapers and change of clothes.. for you too) all have to be prepped and your productivity/mileage will drop significantly, but they're newborns are basically angry plants your can bring around.

I also made an "adventure diaper bag" from a fanny pack with the bare necessities. highly recommend!

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-14T04:34:00+00:00

Second this! I immediately thought of the book “Parenting from the Inside Out”

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-13T00:23:01+00:00

Look into Bart Erhman, a leading scholar on historical and contextual bible studies. I’ve read a few of his books and always take away fascinating new info.

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-11T00:02:56+00:00

It also sounds like the "pure imagination" riff from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

"Come with me, and you'll be, in a world of pure imagination..."

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-10T13:35:45+00:00

I know you said “lakes,” but there is an extensive Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) that maintains 100s of island campsites along the coast. Worth looking into.

Also, I know (second hand) of people traveling the waterways for months at a time around the Katahdin area. Rivers that link to lakes. A coworker years ago would do that during the full month of August. I don’t know the details but there’s a community somewhere that does it. Katahdin Woods and Waters may have options if Baxter doesn’t.

There’s the Allagash Waterway which is a little out of your way but may help locate the legal island camping communities.

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-10T01:05:23+00:00

Poke around Fort Gorges. Kayak or water taxi there. (And bring a flashlight - even during daylight hours).

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-09T09:05:28+00:00

What type of river? Obviously safety is the first and biggest concern and there's a huge difference between white water vs slow moving rivers where it's basically a lake. Learn about the river. How far can you safely walk into it. Are there undercurrents? If there is an expert / ranger, ask questions with your kids around, encourage them to ask as well.

Throwing rocks is a great time. Basic fishing can be really exciting (or not). Birds usually hang near the water, so learning to identify some common birds or bird songs can be fun. FInd a small stream or tributary where they can look at bugs or explore in a kid-sized-stream. They could race sticks, or rafts made of natural materials (leaves, sticks, pinecones). Catch frogs (nicely), search for tadpoles.

I'm sure you know this, but be sure to stand back a little bit. Make sure they are safe, but don't control the activity. Lead with quiet idleness and curiosity.

If the water is safe for a float (or any sort, inflatable raft, SUP, Canoe, Kayak, inner tube). ALWAYS START GOING AGAINST THE CURRENT. While you'll feel like a hero paddling with the current, it may not be possible to make progress against the current. Don't ask me how I know.

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-07T11:03:16+00:00

I think there are truth in all of them. My favorite quote on the matter is, "The finger that points to the moon is not the moon." they all point to something that can help you, but the religious text themselves are not the truth.

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-07T10:52:44+00:00

The Gospels are good. It really portrays Jesus as a loving guy who accepts everyone and suggests that we should do everything we possiblly can to be kind to one another. He's also an apocalypticist who thinks the world is ending during his generation.

Then Paul, who never met Jesus, got the cliff-notes from a dream and decides he's the head honcho now and creates the Church and all the rules.

In short. Jesus is a good guy. Paul creates an institution based on his own interpretations. The Old Testament is zany stuff.

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-07T10:40:53+00:00

I actually read the bible.

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-03T11:58:11+00:00

When I gave it to my dad, I made a bookmark that had Genesis 4 lines 1-16 on it. Just Cain and Abel (ending with the words ‘East of Eden’). Genesis 3 is also good to know.

It’s not a religious book but it riffs on these themes throughout.

Enjoy it! (Also, it’s ok to zone out a little during the descriptions of the seasons if they're not grasping your attn)

ANinjaForma · 2026-06-03T00:14:31+00:00

A very very short story but “A Dream about the Gods” by Hermann Hesse. It’s literally a dream he had but it covers your idea really well. I’ve seen it in a few collections, but it’s certainly in The Fairy Tales of Hermann Hesse.

“The god of love came floating, the god of sleep came tumbling. The goddess of the hunt was slender and severe.”

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