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Share by Default

I’ve always been somewhat guarded about sharing, preferring to stick with close friends and family. This frame shift, provided for me by JP Rangaswami, was part of the reason for putting Sketchplanations up here. And it’s spot on. How could I possibly know who may find which sketchplanation interesting?…

17 Oct 2013

Win at Monopoly

Tactics drawn from How to Use Math to Dominate at Monopoly.…

16 Oct 2013

3 techniques to deter riff-raff

Light well Play classical music Paint it pink I have read case-studies of each being effective.…

15 Oct 2013

Topple-fit a sheet

My wife finds it amusing, but I genuinely find it the most effective way to fit a sheet. Plus, it’s more fun. (similar fun to be had by fitting a duvet into the corners by climbing inside the cover)…

14 Oct 2013

Hard things to do with your other hand

After getting pretty serious RSI many years back I was forced to start doing more things with my ‘other’ hand. It takes time and practice, but hey, you can already do these things with one hand - why not learn a little more during everyday life?…

13 Oct 2013

Sketchplanation statistics

It was my goal to explain one thing a day for a year. With this one I cross half-way. Sincerely, thanks everyone for following. Ideas, suggestions, and motivation always very much appreciated.…

12 Oct 2013

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