ADKO

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The author apologizes for the infrequent posting of new content due to burnout from previous prolific writing and dealing with fake events. They explain they are pacing themselves to avoid complete exhaustion and that they have overcome similar slow periods before. To address reader complaints about content quantity, the author decides to share whatever comes to mind, though they worry it might bore readers and tarnish their legacy.

The text then shifts to personal anecdotes, starting with the author’s two adopted kittens, Clover and Pushkin, who are now having their own litters. Clover has hidden her kittens, while Pushkin, named for the author’s initial belief she was male, is a large cat expected to have a large litter. The author notes the genetic diversity of their kittens, descendants of cats with potentially different breeds.

The author also details their recent passion for restoring vintage bicycles, particularly Eroica bikes from the 1960s-80s. They have been acquiring Ebay deals on framesets like an ‘84 Ciocc and a 1979 Guerciotti from Ebay France. The author uses their knowledge of restoration techniques, such as using turpentine to remove a damaged clear-coat on the Ciocc and sanding and polishing chrome on the Guerciotti, to add value to these finds. They also mention restoring Campagnolo seatposts and rear derailleurs, highlighting the cost savings and satisfaction derived from this work, contrasting it with the disposable nature of modern society.

The author reflects on how their hands-on restoration work is perceived by others, with some considering them insane and others suggesting they focus on more profitable endeavors. They defend their passion, comparing it to artistic creation and expressing a desire to make something tangible.

Personal memories surface, including a humorous anecdote about dating Allison in college and sneaking into her dorm. The author also recalls a period in high school when they experimented with their curly hair. They recount being nicknamed the “Connecticut bighead” by Allison’s roommate, a story that ties into their past dating experiences with younger women and the perception of their youthful looks as a “curse.”

A recent trip to the market reminded the author of an ex-girlfriend, sparking reflections on aging and perception. The author recounts a past relationship with a much younger woman who became suspicious of their age due to their possessions and ultimately ended the relationship due to the age difference. The author later encountered her 15 years later, proving their prediction that the ex-boyfriend would age faster than them. They express disdain for her “bad judgment” and “conspiracy theorist” label.

The author then delves into a critique of modern gender dynamics, expressing a belief that women are often given undue benefit of the doubt while men are unfairly judged. They claim not to be a misogynist, attributing their views to personal experience and suggesting that a “current paradigm” has been influenced by external forces like the Phoenicians who aim to foster selfishness.

A surprising coincidence is shared: the author’s brother learned that a new co-worker dated an artist named Miles Mathis (the author), whom the brother mentioned.

The narrative returns to the kittens, with the author acting as a midwife for Pushkin as she gives birth. The author had to intervene when Pushkin seemed confused and nearly dropped a kitten in her water dish. The author then describes Clover’s less attentive mothering style, playing a game with her toes, which leads to a brief contemplation of vegetarianism.

Finally, the author discusses the nature of reality and the enduring power of art, using Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Reed Pipes” from The Nutcracker as an example. They argue that computers cannot replicate such art because they lack the human experience of emotions and history, unlike humans who can draw inspiration from “thousands of years of sadness and happiness, grief and ecstasy.”

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The author apologizes for infrequent posting due to burnout and dealing with fake events, stating they are pacing themselves. To address reader complaints, they will share their thoughts directly, though they worry about boring readers and tarnishing their legacy.

The author discusses their two adopted kittens, Clover and Pushkin, who are now having kittens. Clover has hidden her litter, while Pushkin, named due to the author’s initial belief she was male, is having a large litter. The author notes the genetic diversity of the kittens.

The author is passionate about restoring vintage Eroica bikes, acquiring deals on Ebay for framesets like an ‘84 Ciocc and a 1979 Guerciotti from Ebay France. They use restoration skills, like turpentine to clean the Ciocc and sanding/polishing chrome on the Guerciotti, to increase value. They also restore Campagnolo parts, contrasting their work with the disposable culture.

The author reflects on how their restoration work is perceived, with some finding it odd. They compare it to artistic creation and their personal desire to make tangible things.

Personal memories include a story about dating Allison in college and experimenting with their hair in high school. They recall being called the “Connecticut bighead” by Allison’s roommate, which leads to reflections on dating younger women and the perception of their youthful looks as a “curse.”

A recent market visit reminds the author of an ex-girlfriend, prompting thoughts on aging and perception. They recount a past relationship with a younger woman who ended it due to his age, a prediction that later proved true regarding his ex-boyfriend’s aging. The author criticizes her “bad judgment” and labels her a “conspiracy theorist.”

The author offers a critique of modern gender dynamics, believing men are unfairly judged while women are favored. They claim this is not misogyny but based on personal experience and influenced by external forces like the Phoenicians.

A surprising coincidence occurs when the author’s brother learns that a new co-worker dated an artist named Miles Mathis (the author).

The narrative returns to the kittens, with the author assisting Pushkin during childbirth. They then describe Clover’s less attentive mothering style.

Finally, the author discusses the nature of reality and the enduring power of art, exemplified by Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Reed Pipes” from The Nutcracker. They argue that computers cannot create such art because they lack human emotional depth and historical experience.

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