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NOTICE

Between a Rock and a Card Place • 3150 implied HN points • 06 Oct 24
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  1. Living in an apartment can bring unexpected challenges, especially with noisy neighbors. Adjusting to complaints can make you feel uncomfortable in your own space.
  2. Finding a true sense of home can be difficult, especially if you have to move often. It can feel like a never-ending search for a place where you truly belong.
  3. Nostalgia for childhood memories can shape our view of home. Simple possessions, like a typewriter, often hold deeper meanings, providing comfort and connection to our past.

Le ménage est un cycle

L'Atelier Galita • 119 implied HN points • 26 Oct 24
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  1. Cleaning is a cycle, not a one-time task. It's okay that things get messy again after cleaning.
  2. The goal is to keep your space functional, not to maintain a permanent state of cleanliness.
  3. Adjust your cleaning habits based on your own tolerance for mess, and accept that messy moments are part of life.

Tiny Triumphs

David Friedman’s Substack • 215 implied HN points • 15 Feb 26
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  1. Small, low-effort changes often make daily life noticeably better, so try simple fixes like keeping butter at room temperature or using goggles for onion chopping.
  2. Try committing to temporary abstentions or constraints to see if life improves without something, for example intermittent fasting or stepping back from online arguments.
  3. Reduce recurring hassles with simple systems: use checklists, designate places for frequently lost items, time small preventive actions, or gamify chores to get them done.

The work of coming home

Path Nine • 37 implied HN points • 26 Feb 26
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  1. Being close to the people who know and love you matters more for a livable life than the perfect house, view, or spreadsheet of amenities.
  2. The high from a new place wears off. Chasing fresh starts won’t fix the things that actually matter because changing location doesn’t change who you are.
  3. Choosing to come home or prioritize proximity often means making hard trade-offs and admitting sunk costs, but it buys daily connection, support, and a deeper sense of belonging.

15 things I consumed this week

Maybe Baby • 581 implied HN points • 05 Dec 25
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  1. A short, curated list of things you consumed can surface useful recommendations and fun discoveries to try.
  2. Tiny, playful messages like “Wanna hear something crazy lolol” show how small texts can bring unexpected joy and connection.
  3. An essay about dictionaries can shift how you think about words and spark curiosity about older reference works like the 1913 Webster’s.
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Houses and homes

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 2795 implied HN points • 23 Oct 22
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  1. Home is a personal and evolving concept influenced by past experiences and individual needs.
  2. The author reflects on the significance of different houses lived in throughout life and the impact they had on her sense of identity and belonging.
  3. Finding a true sense of home involves creating a space that allows for personal growth and self-discovery, separate from past traumas and relationships.

What's got my attention this week #31

The Shift With Sam Baker • 698 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
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  1. Sam Baker's newsletter highlights articles about powerful women over 50, personal style, and the legacy of Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh.
  2. The newsletter features thought-provoking pieces on the concept of home and age-gap relationships.
  3. To access the full content and weekly essays, becoming a paid subscriber is suggested.

The Little House Down the Street

Restoring Truth • 275 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
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  1. In a neighborhood of luxurious homes, one old 1950's ranch stood still in time, becoming a silent icon of simplicity.
  2. The elderly woman who lived in the old house spent her days tending to her garden, symbolizing patience and dedication amidst a changing landscape.
  3. Despite progress and modernization, the timeless wisdom found in old books and artifacts can outlive the trends of the day.

Home

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 838 implied HN points • 09 Jun 22
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  1. The post is written by Dr. Sharon Blackie and is for paid subscribers only.
  2. The post reflects on the concept of home with a quote from Charles Dickens' _Martin Chuzzlewit_.
  3. Subscribers can access the full post by subscribing or signing in.

Cold brews in Brunswick

A Perfectly Cromulent Software Engineer • 59 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Home
  1. Third places are vital for social interaction and community, offering a space for meaningful connections.
  2. Working from home can blur boundaries between personal and professional life, highlighting the importance of having a separate 'third place' for relaxation and socializing.
  3. Discovering new places, like a cozy cafe, can provide a refreshing environment for socializing and making connections outside of work and home.

I didn't keep the house, I built a new one

Men Yell at Me • 174 implied HN points • 20 Oct 24
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  1. When people split up, the question of who keeps the house can come up, and it can be a complicated issue. It touches on feelings of home and shared lives.
  2. Deciding what to keep from a shared life, like furniture or memories, can feel like separating parts of a relationship. It's about more than just physical items; it's emotional too.
  3. Building a new life after a split can be empowering. Instead of holding on to the past, creating something new can symbolize hope and fresh beginnings.

The Magic of Time Travel

The Reclamation Era • 59 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
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  1. People often feel a strong connection to their childhood homes. Visiting these places can bring back memories and a sense of who we used to be.
  2. There's a desire to revisit not just places, but also previous versions of ourselves. It’s like wanting to time travel to rediscover moments from our past.
  3. Sharing our childhood experiences with our children helps them see us as whole people, not just as their parents. It's a way to connect different generations and share our stories.

The Struggle for Home

Neckar’s Notes • 105 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
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  1. Home can be a complicated feeling. It’s not just a place we live but can also be tied to our emotions and memories.
  2. Our experiences shape how we feel about home. While we may feel at peace in some places, other locations can remind us of heavy emotions.
  3. Finding beauty in the imperfections of home can be challenging but important. Sometimes, home means facing difficult truths and still choosing to love it.

The chairs that broke me

A Perfectly Cromulent Software Engineer • 59 implied HN points • 06 Dec 23
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  1. Lockdown experiences can lead to unexpected challenges like uncomfortable seating arrangements for work, causing physical discomfort.
  2. Investing in a good chair for home and at work is crucial for preventing or alleviating back pain. Ergonomic support can make a significant difference.
  3. Carrying a towel for back support can be a simple yet effective solution to improve comfort when sitting for extended periods.

Meet Raven, Purveyor of Warmth

The Analog Family • 159 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
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  1. A wood-burning cookstove can create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere in a home. It attracts people with its warmth and can even help dry clothes and cook food.
  2. Maintaining a wood-burning stove requires effort and skills, but it can provide practical benefits that modern technology might not offer. This includes lessons about physical work and self-sufficiency.
  3. Despite the convenience of modern gadgets, some traditional methods, like using a cookstove, remind us of our basic needs for warmth and food, connecting us to the past.

A great recipe for word vomit

My Home Office Hacks • 5 implied HN points • 22 Dec 25
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  1. Just The Recipe strips away extra words from online recipes so you can download or print a clean, one‑page ingredient-and-instruction sheet; you make a free account to use it.
  2. The Lowdesk is a versatile alternative to regular standing desks that supports standing or low seated positions (even sitting on a pillow), but it’s expensive — you can offset up to about 30% with HSA/FSA funds.
  3. Reading the full lyrics to “Winter Wonderland” highlights surprising lines and a little story you might not know, which creates a cozy, reflective holiday vibe.

Fridges: Where The Internet Ends.

The Digital Anthropologist • 39 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23
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  1. Fridges serve as analog bastions in our digital world, rejecting being fully digital.
  2. Fridges are powerful social signals and tell stories of families through the items displayed on them.
  3. Despite efforts to make fridges digital with screens and tracking capabilities, many people prefer the analog charm of traditional fridges filled with magnets, notes, and personal mementos.

The Breadcrumbs Project: My Childhood Bedroom

The Reclamation Era • 19 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
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  1. Childhood bedrooms often hold deep emotional memories and nostalgia. They can evoke strong feelings as we reflect on our past adventures and experiences.
  2. Visiting a childhood home can bring back vivid memories and allow us to see how much has changed—or stayed the same—over the years.
  3. Details like decor, colors, and furniture in a childhood room can tell stories and create comfort, making them feel special and timeless.

How I Make Room for the Year

Castles in the Sky • 13 implied HN points • 17 Jan 25
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  1. Clearing out clutter can help create more space and positive energy in your life. It’s important to take time to remove unnecessary things, both physically and mentally.
  2. Planning for the future is good, but it helps to be flexible and accept that things might get messy. Life often doesn't go exactly as we plan, and that's okay.
  3. Connecting with memories and family stories can provide comfort and perspective. Reflecting on past experiences can inspire how we approach our future.

Mono

The Leftovers • 19 implied HN points • 03 Dec 21
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  1. The importance and comfort of one's mother tongue and the feeling of home it provides.
  2. Realizing that the concept of 'home' can be an illusion and homesickness might be a fundamental state of being.
  3. The struggle with memories, homesickness, and the challenge of reconciling the past with the present.

Start your day with Snoopy

My Home Office Hacks • 5 implied HN points • 06 Jan 25
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  1. Drawing fun characters like Snoopy can brighten your day while working from home. It only takes a few minutes and can bring a smile to your face.
  2. Using short breaks to clean up small parts of your house can make a big difference. Many tasks take five minutes or less, so why not tidy up a bit?
  3. Things like cleaning your showerhead can be easily overlooked. Tackling these small chores can lead to a much cleaner home overall.