Friday Inspiration, Vol. 241
by“I thought I’d have a big house and do this and do that. And now I see it’s not about money. Now I like…
Some Strava Features That Would Boost My Self-Esteem And General Morale
byThanks for reading. If you’d like to help keep Semi-Rad going, forward this piece to someone who’d like it, consider making a Patreon contribution,…
Friday Inspiration, Vol. 240
byWhat a beautiful, hopeful, timely piece of art. (video) This is a story about a man inviting his cat to hang out with him…
28 Days In The Grand Canyon
by[NOTE: 2020 is the tenth year of my blog at Semi-Rad.com, and since I started it, I’ve been fortunate to get to do…
Friday Inspiration, Vol. 239
byLooks like a fun bikepacking trip, but also, the video editing is what really makes this (video) If this photo of a generational music…
Weren’t We Lucky
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Friday Inspiration, Vol. 238
byThe story behind the set design of Parasite, including that crazy house. (video) Please allow me to recommend this 35-second video of a raccoon…
Ideas About Changing The World, In 7 Charts
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Friday Inspiration, Vol. 237
by“When quarantine is over, I’ll be a different person. One who doesn’t take for granted the feeling of bumping up against a stranger in…
Why We Can Still Listen To “What’s Going On” 50 Years Later
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Friday Inspiration, Vol. 236
byWell, if this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is: the trailer for Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time (video) Want to be more productive?…
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Hitting A Wall In Zion
by[all photos by Matty Van Biene] [NOTE: 2020 is the tenth year of my blog at Semi-Rad.com, and since I started it, I’ve…
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Friday Inspiration, Vol. 235
byKip’s plan to do the Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in the Grand Canyon got postponed because of Covid, so he did it in his garage instead and…
Zen And The Act Of Washing Dishes
by—Brendan Thanks for reading. If you’d like to help keep Semi-Rad going, forward this piece to someone who’d like it,…
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Friday Inspiration, Vol. 234
bySuper fun five-minute video about Antarctica’s Union Glacier Camp, where they not only launch climbing expeditions on Mt. VInson, but also have a legit-looking…
Adopting A Pet: Should You Get A Dog Or A Grizzly Bear?
byIf you’ve been thinking about adopting a pet, you’ve probably asked yourself: would I like having a dog around the house, or would I…
Friday Inspiration, Vol. 233
byA fun 3-minute edit of a trip on the Teton Crest Trail, set to audio from an Ansel Adams interview. (video) “For 32 years,…
How To Win When There’s No Finish Line
by[If you’re interested in the “One Day At A…
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Friday Inspiration, Vol. 232
by“Learning to love yourself is when you begin to appreciate you. I mean, we ain’t all got to be doctors and astronauts.” —a line…
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Fear And Groaning At The Hellbender 100
by[photo by White Blaze Productions] [NOTE: 2020 is the tenth year of my blog at Semi-Rad.com, and since I started it, I’ve been…
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Friday Inspiration, Vol. 231
by9th Wonder breaks down three songs he sampled to make one beat for Kendrick Lamar’s Damn. album (video) Fantastic photos of a 700km trip…
An Illustrated Story About Anxiety
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Friday Inspiration, Vol. 230
by“What uncontrollable situation could we swirl around him? What if we made a fake corporation, with a series of fake emails, and put him…
Adventure Book Titles That Describe Your Self-Quarantine
byIf you’re familiar with the Barkley Marathons at all (perhaps via one of the great documentaries about it), you might remember this entertaining fact:…
Friday Inspiration, Vol. 229
byYou will probably enjoy Wes Tank rapping Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax” over the Dr. Dre beats for Still D.R.E., California Love, and Lil Ghetto…
Friday Inspiration, Vol. 228
byI did not think I would ever find myself recommending a 15-minute documentary about “The Academy Awards of Quilting,” but I am, and strongly,…