Around the world, politicians and businessmen are resigning from their positions because of the Epstein Files. Except in the United States. Here: Zero shame, zero consequences. We need resignations, investigations, impeachments, and punishments now. Should have been years ago.

My S1 40W cut the acrylic sample for my suncatcher beautifully - full cut, no scortch, no melt. I left the protective paper on during cutting - no fire 👍. Unfortunately, when I peeled the paper off cut acrylic I noticed - it's opaque . . . so it wont work for my suncatcher . . . #xtool #S1 #laser

Disclaimer before my post: Inflation, affordability, and cost of living are very serious REALITIES that most of us Americans are facing everyday. ‐------------------------------- Remember when you could get 8 CD's just by taping a penny to a sheet of paper #columbiahouse #bmg

Ive cut the wood portions of my crescent moon suncatcher, and tonight I will cut the acrylic. Had one do-over with the wood as I tested offset and kerf settings. I'm excited for the acrylic cuts - new material for me. It's a learning experience!!! #xtool #s1 #laser

After 5+ years working remotely since COVID, the main thing I miss about being in the office . . . . . PRINTING

. . . . yeah, so this day derailed within the first hour . . . . . Looks like I'll be putting in some hours this weekend.

Sitting in front of my screens getting my mind ready to be pulled in a dozen directions. Stay focused, 1 (or 2) things at a time. If I get mired in a logic hole, breathe, move to another request. If I start feeling overwhelmed, step away, make some tea, cuddle with the dog, then come back

Just setup my workbench for some painting tomorrow. Laser cut a few designs this afternoon, and will be airbrushing and staining during lunch break. Very excited to be doing some creative projects again.

I finally almost won a game of crockinole against my wife tonight. I haven't gotten a win in some time - she has gotten so great so quick, while I'm somehow getting worse.

I've tried to limit my consumption of news, but new horrors occur daily. As a father, I feel an obligation to chronicle events, so that I can explain to my children as they grow older how we got where we are as a country. All the more important since there is an active effort to re-write history .

It is getting harder and harder every day to process the evil that is being perpetrated in and by the US . . . I am so mentally, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted following the news everyday.

Ran my first xTool S1 40W tests on 2"x2" glossy ceramic tile - extremely happy with the results!! Used a thin coat of TiO2 powder mixed with water and glue. Still need to dial in settings - especially with converting color jpg to greyscale.

Wife & I bought lots of new tabletop games to add to the collection- some new, several second-hand. Tonight we played the dexterity puzzle game, The Uzzle. Simple premise, but a lot trickier than we expected (especially after a gummy). Need to get this into group play- will def get very frantic!!

I just unboxed my xTool S1 40W laser and did a few tests on scrap wood - very impressive!!