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Notes from Maine - 2021/02/14

I think it’s time to shave my head again. I kinda look like a homeless version of Richard Marx from 1987. Even when I go out to get the …

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Notes from Maine - 2021/02/08

Not much happening in Maine this week, at least not in my neck of the woods. We’ve had a tiny bit of snow, some cold days, and …

Ike Hamill 1/31/21 Ike Hamill 1/31/21

I watched The Social Dilemma this weekend. It was unsurprising, and pretty good. It’s funny when you’re watching a documentary …

Ike Hamill 1/24/21 Ike Hamill 1/24/21

My friend Finn had surgery on Friday. It was terrifying for me. I hope he wasn’t terrified. It can be difficult to tell with an English …

Ike Hamill 1/16/21 Ike Hamill 1/16/21

In Maine, we’re climbing out of the dark hole of winter and having a rainy, warm day. Warm for here, of course. It’s in the 40s F (5~10° C), …

Ike Hamill 1/10/21 Ike Hamill 1/10/21

Between podcasts and audiobooks, I’m listening to things a good chunk of the day. While I’m doing chores or working on projects …

Ike Hamill 1/3/21 Ike Hamill 1/3/21

We watched The Fellowship of the Ring last night. My nephew had never seen it. When it came out, I wasn’t a huge fan of the movie. I …

Ike Hamill 12/27/20 Ike Hamill 12/27/20

We had a wet Christmas this year. Rain washed away all the snow. Mud season has come early. It’s beginning to look a lot like early …

Ike Hamill 12/19/20 Ike Hamill 12/19/20

Christmas really snuck up on me this year. Blame in on the pandemic or the postal issues, but I’ve done very little for …

Ike Hamill 12/12/20 Ike Hamill 12/12/20

There are few things as boring and meaningless (in my opinion) as listening to someone else’s dream. Still, I want to tell you about one …

Ike Hamill 12/5/20 Ike Hamill 12/5/20

It’s raining here today. I love a good rainy day. It’s such a great excuse to hide in the house, protected from the weather. Later …

Ike Hamill 11/27/20 Ike Hamill 11/27/20

Sometimes when I write a book, I get lost. It doesn’t happen too often, thankfully, because it’s disturbing. I find myself wandering …

Ike Hamill 11/22/20 Ike Hamill 11/22/20

A couple years ago, I was supposed to go down to Pittsburgh for Thanksgiving. A chunk of my family gathers down there every other …

Ike Hamill 11/14/20 Ike Hamill 11/14/20

Several years ago (winter 2015/6), I decided to conduct an experiment. I wanted to see what it would be like to not leave the …

Ike Hamill 11/7/20 Ike Hamill 11/7/20

Last year (or a million years ago, it’s hard to tell the difference) I went up to the lake with some friends. My father has a little camp …

Ike Hamill 10/31/20 Ike Hamill 10/31/20

Happy Halloween! This is my favorite day of the year. I like the cool crispness, the decorations, and all the horror movies on TV …