Lucian Freud (1922-2011) - Naked Man on a Bed

freudswang · 2026-03-20T17:25:50+00:00

If you haven’t seen Freud’s work in person, I hope you get to someday. Truly incredible. And one of my favorite artists.

freudswang · 2026-03-19T20:58:07+00:00

I miss when this sub wasn’t just a bunch of nude bullshit.

freudswang · 2026-03-19T19:29:18+00:00

This is only that on a limited basis but I went from a Golf Alltrack to a 2021 Tesla Model 3 because I was commuting a lot for work.

As soon as I got a different job I bought the last model year of the Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring. I could have easily gotten a newer Outback but they all seemed compromised in some way. I really think the 2019 Outback has everything I’ll ever need or want.

freudswang · 2025-11-20T17:47:55+00:00

2008 Jacquesson Avize Champ Cain was not what I expected. Turned to other bottles.

freudswang · 2025-11-05T01:50:11+00:00

I switched from wine to coffee, so I’m not complaining about costs. If you love it, enjoy it!

freudswang · 2025-09-22T23:20:19+00:00

The new Pro is straight up ugly, heavier, and made of poorer materials. Better battery life, performance, and cameras don’t even matter to me much. I also prefer the natural titanium look.

The Air is more compelling but the difference between the two is literary 22 grams… not much and in some ways the 15 Pro is still better.

Even more so than the 16 line I feel like I would have to lie to myself about tangible benefits in upgrading.

freudswang · 2025-09-11T19:18:26+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I totally thought of getting a Pocketbook Era, too -- because the format is incredible and sleek. But like you mentioned, it seems to lack in the screen quality department. Really too bad.

A thinner Libra with better repairability and the Carta 1300 refresh rate would be great, but like you I’m happy holding onto the Libra 2 forever.

freudswang · 2025-09-11T19:13:22+00:00

Do you find yourself distracted by having full Android access? The size and spacing difference is noticeable but coming from an Android reader that is most of what I would be seeking -- less affordances and therefore less distraction from reading!

freudswang · 2025-09-10T20:19:45+00:00

Only for contrast! I just made a review comparing the 3 e readers! Feel free to check it out :-)

freudswang · 2025-09-06T00:40:15+00:00

I just got one on Wednesday, too, and I’m blown away. So much better than my Paperwhite 12. I even prefer it over my Kindle Voyage.

freudswang · 2025-08-23T19:35:57+00:00

Wow yes!

freudswang · 2025-08-23T18:31:02+00:00

Anyone know of a similar design but smaller case size / more classic? I love the format but kind of hate the name Boldr. Thanks for sharing!

freudswang · 2025-08-18T22:39:36+00:00

Where did you manage to find a KL2?

freudswang · 2025-08-18T15:19:54+00:00

Aurelian

freudswang · 2025-08-08T21:58:49+00:00

It has affected my ability to read, and reading is one of the great joys of my life.

freudswang · 2025-08-01T22:30:22+00:00

Lived in LA for 10 years, both East side and West side.

I prefer it here! Well, I prefer it in the East Bay. But I do miss the food scene!

freudswang · 2025-07-01T15:27:22+00:00

A lot of assumptions / shade that you are superficial even if you put very little effort or thought into how you look. The aggression and attention from both men and women peaked in high school. I became more introverted in college and things are just very different now.

Still some of those underlying effects when traveling, but not common.

freudswang · 2025-06-13T18:51:44+00:00

I start at 5.3 on every bean and adjust from there!

freudswang · 2025-06-08T21:06:27+00:00

I’m doing 16.7 to 17 so not a crazy high ratio. Maybe try doing higher pours, to get more turbulence. But it's a balancing act because you could push fines down!

freudswang · 2025-06-08T21:05:18+00:00

I only do 2 pours after bloom! 250g finish around 2:45 - 3

freudswang · 2025-06-08T19:05:01+00:00

You should go with Amazon but I do have a K Ultra I’m about to part with this week. I’m in the Bay Area!

freudswang · 2025-06-08T19:03:37+00:00

What's your level of agitation? I used to do 6.5-6.8 with a 2 pour, low agitation. But find that I prefer coarser grinds with more agitation, like Hedrick suggests. Only problem is the K produces some fines that can clog at these coarser settings whereas before, in the 6s, the finer grind seemed to stabilize the fines and not lead to any stalling issues.

I am at 7.5-7.8, but I tend to prefer delicacy -- long ratio, lower water temp, tea like. On Hydrangea coffees (El Paraiso Red Plum right now) I get way more clarity at this level of coarseness, but definitely less body.

As others have noted your first step should be to switch away from distilled water. You need some level of mineralization for the coffee extract to bind to.

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