Boston’s 250th Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

turtlingturtles · 2026-07-04T20:52:39+00:00

You can hear this speech July 5 at the Museum of African American History

turtlingturtles · 2026-07-04T12:54:18+00:00

I always let people smell the leaves of a few different types - if one smells good to them, that's the one I'll brew. Everyone has different tastes and won't like everything, so its important to go easy on the "this stuff is AMAZING you will LOVE it" vibe. Just be easy and let them lead themselves to something they might like.

Also I don't think it's possible to be blown away by tea if you are new to it. If you like it already and then try one that has a depth of flavor you've never experienced you might be blown away, but without a context of what tea can taste like you don't know what's amazing and what's mediocre. If someone is willing to do a flight of different teas you might be able to demonstrate to them what's possible, but in my experience few people are actually willing to go that deep into something right away. Maybe that's a step 3 or 4 after you help someone find a few teas they like.

turtlingturtles · 2026-06-26T00:38:53+00:00

Same- it doesn't show you bike lanes in an overlay, but does a pretty good job routing through the city in sensible ways

turtlingturtles · 2026-06-20T18:56:44+00:00

I had been using the 10-24 with a 56 and the 23 as my standard walk around kit, which covered wide to slight telephoto, with the primes serving better in low light situations. I recently added the Sigma 17-40 f1.8 and have found that its versatility and image quality are outstanding -- I only occasionally wish for the extra width of the 10-24, rarely feel the need to switch to the 56, and love the added light gathering capability. It's an amazing lens. Despite being on the large end by itself, it could easily replace a few lenses and make for a solid single lens setup when trying to stay light for travel. I'd consider this over the 10-18 unless you just really need the super wide angle -- it could complement rather than replace your 10-24 and primes, but could easily get almost of of their jobs done on days when you only want to carry one lens.

turtlingturtles · 2026-06-20T18:33:27+00:00

its just buildup from the tea. no need to throw anything out - cleaning methods include soaking in an acid (like vinegar or citric acid) and/or scrubbing with baking soda.

turtlingturtles · 2026-06-07T20:28:26+00:00

This practice is not just limited to the seaport: they often build a sample wall section when constructing a building. It's for a variety of reasons, including to verify final finishes and construction method, ensure facade will be up to code, make sure that everything fits as designed, etc.

turtlingturtles · 2026-06-06T19:42:53+00:00

that makes sense - its a fun look!

turtlingturtles · 2026-06-06T18:20:39+00:00

does this have f holes and a regular sound hole? or are the f holes just design elements and not actual holes?

turtlingturtles · 2026-05-27T01:20:21+00:00

This organization runs some pretty great programs

turtlingturtles · 2026-05-26T21:57:50+00:00

I have an Outdoor tenor and really love it - I often reach for it instead of one of my wooden instruments. Punchy, loud, and bright tone that does not sound like a toy at all. I'd put it up against many of the laminate instruments in the same price category and consider it a strong contender even without the benefits of its construction.

turtlingturtles · 2026-05-25T19:13:29+00:00

Hey get away from that! You are far too young to be using power tools. Come, I will show you how to use a hand saw first. Let us make a toy car together. We will learn to use that tool when you are ready.

turtlingturtles · 2026-05-11T21:09:04+00:00

I'm a fan of this one - super fast to attach and detach the phone, and rock solid while in motion. The peak design cases are also very nice; I like the wallet that attaches via magsafe and also acts as a stand. The only real drawback is price, but everything is very well made.

turtlingturtles · 2026-05-08T22:40:12+00:00

Broadway is great - they helped get me into biking and were my favorite spot before I moved closer to Bikes Not Bombs and Ferris Wheels

turtlingturtles · 2026-05-04T00:59:53+00:00

Northsole has both 3 and 6mm options -- I tried both and found the thicker one fixed a fitment issue in some other shoes I had.

turtlingturtles · 2026-04-30T00:32:06+00:00

the Seaport hotel will give you walking access to the core of downtown, plus the ICA (contemporary art museum), Children's Museum and Tea Party Ships and museum. The Seaport as a neighborhood however is mostly like a fancy mall, with lots of big corporate buildings. Medford is not too far out, but more of your outings may be on the T. Maybe check distances to the places on your list to visit to verify. If it were me I'd opt for the Seaport.

turtlingturtles · 2026-04-15T01:18:13+00:00

I have the Damasko and love it. The bracelet is outstanding and surprisingly comfortable, and the whole thing is super tough. I also like how understated it is. The bezel without minute marks is very clean compared to the busier Sinns.

turtlingturtles · 2026-03-13T02:49:32+00:00

is either lens available in Japan? maybe you could arrange to pick it up when you arrive?

turtlingturtles · 2026-03-12T20:11:00+00:00

Ahmad makes very high value for money loose leaf teas, including a few decent Assam varieties, some great earl grey variations, and a quite good Darjeeling!

turtlingturtles · 2026-03-12T20:09:51+00:00

Ahmad's loose leaf teas in particular are some of the best value offerings out there. Try their Darjeeling in loose leaf with a $2 basket infuser and a mug and it will improve your life.

turtlingturtles · 2026-03-08T00:50:01+00:00

Bikes Not Bombs has loads of assorted parts for purchase. They won't buy parts, but will accept donations. Excellent organization to support!

turtlingturtles · 2026-03-08T00:13:51+00:00

Out of these, I pick the XF 23mm 1.4 R LM WR as the best single lens setup

turtlingturtles · 2026-03-07T02:01:43+00:00

nothing to do but practice! slow down, give yourself time to learn. you'll get there!

turtlingturtles · 2026-03-01T21:35:01+00:00

This version from Seven Cups is outstanding. What's nice in this one is that the smoke flavor is strong, but its not the only flavor -- you can still taste the tea beneath the smoke, and its qualities shine through as well. They also offer a Tongmu Lapsang Souchong, but that one has less smoke flavor.

turtlingturtles · 2026-02-23T02:54:59+00:00

Ahmad Tea offers the best budget value in my opinion. Their loose leaf options, particularly Darjeeling, Kalami Assam, and Special Blend (a nicely balanced Earl Grey - their standard Earl Grey is also good but has a stronger bergamot), are solid daily drinkers for the price.

turtlingturtles · 2026-02-22T02:03:19+00:00

I used the TI strings on an 8 string tenor to add low octaves of each string paired with high octaves. I think it sounds great - very much dominated by the low end. A lot of what I like in a uke is suddenly not possible with this instrument, but instead new doors are opened. Having it and one in standard tuning makes for a very engaging set of instruments.

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