As Seen on the Trail

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 1.55mm, f/2.4, 1/6000 sec, ISO32
 “Clouds Over Trail” Cedar Park, 2023

After days of clear skies, we were treated to a beautiful display of amazing clouds. It made today’s run much more fun!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/7800 sec, ISO32
 “Clouds Over Trail” Cedar Park, 2023

And I noticed that a new bicycle maintenance thing-a-mo-bob was installed on the trail too. How cool is that?

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/800 sec, ISO50
 “Bike Fix” Cedar Park, 2023

I hope you had a nice day!

Birthday Dinner

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/60 sec, ISO400
 “Fried Chicken Dinner” Cedar Park, 2023

Today we celebrated my son’s birthday with a double-fried chicken dinner. One plate of regular Japanese karaage, and another plate with a sauce poured on top. Both were delicious!

And we also had a yummy Niçoise salad and cheese board. We ate so much! 😄

Arrietty Re-Watch

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/90 sec, ISO125
 “Arrietty” Cedar Park, 2023

I decided to re-watch “The Secret World of Arrietty” after starting to learn “Arrietty’s Song” on the ukulele. It was delightful as I had forgotten how excellent the movie is. The artwork captivated me even more than before. Moreover, the English dub was pretty good, with Carol Burnett’s portrayal of Hara being just perfect. If you haven’t seen it before, I definitely recommend it. Or even to re-watch it as I did.

Sony WH-CH520 Headphones

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/100 sec, ISO250
 “Sony Headphones” Cedar Park, 2023

This year I got a set of Sony WH-CH520 headphones for Father’s Day. I wanted some wireless headphones that I can use with my phone and iPad, and even my Macbook Air and these Sonys fit the bill. The features I love:

  • Wireless: Bluetooth means I can connect to all my devices.
  • Lightweight: The plastic material is light, but seems robust.
  • Battery life: 50-hours! Impressive.
  • Looks good: They come in black, blue, or white. I chose white because they look so clean.
  • Microphone: I can use it to make phone calls.
  • Equalizer: Using the free Sony app, you can set your levels easily.
  • Price: At $59, these won’t break the bank.

I’ve only been using them for a short while, but I love them. They are very comfortable, and don’t make my ears hot. They also sound great! I have the bass enhancer activated (and bass boosted in the EQ). Very nice!

If you would like some nice, inexpensive on-ear headphones, the Sony WH-CH520 model is worth checking out!