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Delete and Destroy

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/2, 1/100 sec, ISO1250
 “Scratched” Cedar Park, 2023

As part of our decluttering journey, I am finally disposing of several old, broken hard drives. I wasn’t sure how to prepare them for recycling, but thanks to YouTube, I discovered that scratching the platters is a good way to ensure that the data would be difficult to retrieve. And even if it was retrieved, it’s probably of no use to anyone. But, better safe than sorry!

Ready for recycling. ♻

Morning Motorbike Ride

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“On the Road” Bertram, 2023

Since my motorcycle, Kiki, has some fresh oil, I decided to go for a ride out to some country roads. We headed north from our house to Bertram and then wandered around the two-lane roads for an hour or so. It was really fun, but it started getting hot at around 10:30 am so we quickly made a beeline back home to relax in the air-conditioning. It’s too hot this summer…

Paring Down

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/60 sec, ISO250
 “Helmet for Sale” Cedar Park, 2023

We’re in serious decluttering mode here, and I’ve been trying to sell and give away things on Facebook marketplace. Recently I sold a bicycle, some shelves, and donated a bunch to Goodwill. The motorcycle helmet above is also for sale! At one time I had three helmets. When I upgraded to a new helmet, I just kept the old one… but I really only need one. So, let’s clear out the old stuff!

Ride To See the Sunset

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/1900 sec, ISO32
 “Sunset” Cedar Park, 2023

I thought the sun had already gone down, but when I realized it didn’t, I quickly rode to my standard sunset spot and took a photo before continuing on my ride around the neighborhood. I wish there were a few clouds, though!