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The Circle Song. You Know, for Kids.

I wrote a short song for my child. It's about them walking in a circle. Funnily enough, singing the song causes said child to walk around in a circle.   

Sweet Peas?

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 I read a post on Reddit suggesting frozen peas as a road snack.  Whoever you are, you're right.   My new problem: I've eaten half a bag of sweet peas for breakfast. Not even on the road yet.    

Purple, and Other Fence-Sitters

 After a conversation with a good friend...  All the purples... lavenders, etc.   Are you red, or blue? Pick a side! 

Breadwave vs The Throttle Body

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Hello! I decided to replaced the throttle body on my 2013 Elantra over the weekend. There are four M6-10 x 55mm bolts holding the throttle body to the intake manifold. Three of them came out fairly easily. One did not. Using my impact wrench ripped the head off the fourth bolt... bad idea. The good though: The bolt shaft was still present, but seized to the old throttle body. Solution: Cut around the bolt shaft and remove the remaining bolt with vice grips. See the carnage below:    The new problem: Finding factory bolts at an affordable price. My local Kia dealership (Kia and Hyundai share many parts...) wanted $7.45 + tax for one bolt! I found a Hyundai dealership in Florida that sold a bolt for $1.97! Needless to say, I have four bolts on their way north. Even with shipping I'm saving! 

Light Red

Would pink be seen as a less-exclusively feminine color if we all started calling it light red?

Peanut Butter Eggs 2026

I tried them both tonight. It's true. The Reese's Peanut Butter egg has too much chocolate, and it doesn't taste good.  Palmer's is better.