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My definitive iced coffee at home
I taste-tested sweetened bottled iced coffees sold in Japan and picked the best one for everyday use at home.
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Tackling high-pitched tinnitus--what helped me
High-pitched tinnitus (chirping, beeping) nagged my right ear for years. Mine was muscle-related (levator scapulae and straight neck); fixing posture and relaxing those muscles calmed it down.
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My child's loud snoring was adenoid hypertrophy--medicine fixed it
A sudden harsh snore led to ENT visits. The scope showed adenoid swelling but not severe--meds and nasal spray calmed it in a few weeks without surgery.
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I love the Marna fish sponge
After many kitchen sponges, I settled on Marna’s fish sponge—perfect size/firmness, great suds, cute colors, and better durability than cheap packs.
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How to reliably remove that musty damp smell from clothes
That “wet rag” odor after washing comes from leftover grime + bacteria. Heat or oxygen bleach kills it; a simple hot soak with oxygen bleach works best.
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Running A/C all day cost about ¥30—tested cool vs dehumidify
Worried about summer bills and “dry mode costs more,” I measured my small A/C for 24 hours. Both cool and dry were ~¥30/day. Notes on modes, reheat vs weak dry, and saving power.
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Understand SPF and PA to handle sunburn and UV care
Kids’ outdoor time pushed me to learn SPF/PA and UVA/UVB. The key isn’t just buying “the strongest” but using enough, reapplying, and picking numbers that match your exposure.
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Thoughts on “The Courage to Be Disliked” and “The Courage to Be Happy”
I read both Adler-inspired bestsellers. If all problems stem from relationships, how do you step back from approval-seeking, separate tasks, and keep moving? My takeaways and quibbles.
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Clear lint from Velcro with a toothbrush and packing tape
Velcro hooks full of lint? Lift debris with a brush, finish with packing tape, and the straps grip like new—no special tools needed.
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New life season notes: advice I’d give past-me
April’s “new life” season brings back how it felt to be new. If I could replay that start with today’s knowledge, here’s what I’d tell myself about distance, safety, and pacing.