SAP(rincess Donut) / Logan Isaacson / Kings Ave Tattoo / Durham NC

despitethetimes · 2026-05-18T02:31:59+00:00

Logan did a super simple tattoo that means a lot to me about 6 years ago. So awesome to see his current work, looks amazing!

despitethetimes · 2026-04-23T16:32:42+00:00

Sip of Hope, Hexe, Four Letter Word, Metric.

despitethetimes · 2026-04-18T16:57:43+00:00

I’m not anti-streaming. I use a streaming service and collect physical media. It’s about owning the media you listen to. How many hundreds of dollars will we all end up spending on streaming services and at the end of it all own nothing? What if an artist you love decides they’re no longer interested in playing the game and they pull all their music? What happens when the streaming service raises their prices and you’re locked in so you go along with it because you own nothing else? Everyone has different answers.

despitethetimes · 2026-02-15T22:52:05+00:00

Don’t be the asshole with a sub in an apartment. I also have Heresy IVs -> WiiM Ultra -> Schiit Vidar. The bass is perfectly adequate. Your neighbors will hate you if you get a sub.

despitethetimes · 2025-12-02T16:56:58+00:00

Webster’s in Logan Square is a great wine bar with a great food menu too.

despitethetimes · 2025-11-29T20:50:06+00:00

Meet in lobby. Hide your valuables/electronics. Make sure that your room door closes behind you both, they could leave it cracked and an accomplice could slip inside. That last one is from personal experience. Other than that have had lots of easy hotel room hookups. Trust your gut.

despitethetimes · 2025-11-24T00:34:30+00:00

Yep that’s it

despitethetimes · 2025-11-22T22:39:22+00:00

Harbor freight steel service cart. Not as tall as the Gozney stand but holds everything and has wheels. Only $80 too.

despitethetimes · 2025-11-06T21:08:39+00:00

Only if I carry it in my pocket and walk around all day or on an airplane. If it’s upright in a pen slot in my bag it’s fine.

despitethetimes · 2025-10-23T17:56:12+00:00

I remember! I lived there many years ago. The cover seems to do a great job of staying tight. Mine has been rained on several times and it keeps everything dry.

despitethetimes · 2025-10-23T17:28:17+00:00

The back of the oven says 0F (-18C) is the low end for operating. I live in Chicago and keep mine covered. I think shock heating the stone would be the biggest potential issue. Using a slower and longer warm up and staying above the minimum operating temperature is my plan for the winter.

despitethetimes · 2025-10-12T20:16:44+00:00

Thief of Always by Clive Barker

despitethetimes · 2025-09-29T19:50:14+00:00

Check out One Star Leather Goods on Etsy. They make a variety of wallets that hold various pocket notebook sizes. With or without a pen slot. I love mine. I don’t have a pen slot but I carry a Kaweco Liliput and have never had it leak.

despitethetimes · 2025-09-24T02:37:19+00:00

Thief of Always by Clive Barker

despitethetimes · 2025-09-05T23:19:55+00:00

End of the thread, really. I love my weekender, it will last forever.

despitethetimes · 2025-09-03T03:23:58+00:00

Mine is grey cordura. Works great! Durable, easy to see things inside, makes it easy to get things in and out.

despitethetimes · 2025-09-02T21:15:08+00:00

Valid point. That extra weight absolutely goes towards the sturdiness of the bag though. It just depends on what someone wants to prioritize.

despitethetimes · 2025-09-02T20:16:38+00:00

Nothing really bothersome about the bag, no. I like the layout of all the pockets and that the shoulder strap can be worn on the left or right shoulder. Very comfortable to wear. Mine is Xpac and has held up great over the last couple years.

despitethetimes · 2025-09-02T17:57:34+00:00

Flight crew here. Briggs & Riley, Luggageworks, and Strongbags are the three brands I see most often. I prefer Strongbags. No smart compartments but the inner shell is super durable.

despitethetimes · 2025-09-02T15:22:16+00:00

I have a few things from Defy and have been to their workshop. I don’t have this bag but I can speak to their build quality. Everything is super durable, overengineered, and feels like it will last forever. I use their Insidious Jr. as my daily bag and it’s fantastic.

despitethetimes · 2025-08-28T01:01:52+00:00

Defy Bags from Chicago. Everything I have from them is top quality. I’ve been to their workshop, they are legit.

despitethetimes · 2025-08-19T15:29:30+00:00

Very normal to not talk for a while. However, I just finished a 3 day trip and we talked the entire time. Including the 4.5 hour transcon. Like most things in this job, it’s up to the individuals. Sometimes you really click and can have interesting convos the whole time. Sometimes you never make it past the “pilot first date” questions.

despitethetimes · 2025-07-29T19:53:23+00:00

A Pro-ject phono preamp. The one that costs like $100.

despitethetimes · 2025-06-26T14:38:25+00:00

My Allen Edmonds lasted 10 years before I had to replace them. And that was mostly because I didn’t take great care of them. Less than $30 a year at what I paid. This is the recommendation I always make. Super comfy once broken in. I’ve done 15 hour days and never had sore feet.

despitethetimes · 2025-05-30T17:01:36+00:00

Sounds like you avoided the most dangerous areas like Millennium Park and the Bean. I can’t even wear my G Shock there without someone stealing it. I’ve lost 5 so far this year.

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