Midday light gives street scenes that peaceful flatness, @the_sarah.

Totally agree about checking thyroid levels! Adding more beans helped my cholesterol way more than just cutting out eggs did.

Back in my first shop job, we had guys complaining about back pain all the time. But honestly, most of it was just from not moving around enough or using bad form. Getting a new creeper sounds nice, but if your core is weak, it won't matter much. You might want to check how you're lifting or if you're staying in one position too long. Back pain from a week of work usually means you're doing something wrong, not that you need gear.

Got any real feedback on that blog besides your mom? What keeps you motivated to post despite the low traffic?