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I’m thinking tailors, watch repair, framers. I’ve been rediscovering these in my area from an older friend passing down knowledge. They are delightful pockets of community and we gotta support them so they don’t disappear.
Mar 31, 2024
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since moving back home, i’ve been investing in finding and supporting small businesses in the city to take care of me and my things. here’s a list of “guys” i love and would recommend:
- a jeweler (repair, clean, and sizing)
- a watch guy (repair, restore, battery replacement)
- a tailor (hemming my pants)
- a camera repair guy (one of the last in the city!)
- a dry cleaner (self explanatory)
- a leather guy (shoes and bags)
- a knife sharpener
nothing brings me more joy than picking something up that has lovingly been given more life. seek these folks out, keep them in business. an added bonus is that i’ve “unlocked” a bunch of buildings downtown that i wouldn’t ordinarily set foot in.
Jan 28, 2025
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We have one dying strip mall in this town and my friends and I just go there to wonder the few open stores left. We don't by anything we just peruse the places, make small talk with the shop keepers, sit and chat about the closed down shops on the benches.
I also frequent the antique stores, and just look at the history thats brought in. Sometimes the store keeper drops by while you look and offer facts on some of the items.
They get me out of the house and keep my mind off work and they're sometimes more accommodating than a coffee shop.
Jan 20, 2025
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we all know the economic arguments for ‘shopping local,’ but i guarantee you’ll be surprised at how much better your neighbors’ wares are than big brands’
ie. Forthave Spirits make an incredible campari brewed right in brooklyn, ‘My Dad’s Chips’ in DC are better than Lays, the lady on 14th and 1st sells tamales that knock my little socks off
PLUS it’s just fun to try something new
Feb 29, 2024
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Started a new habit where I wake up and immediately read a few pages of my book instead of getting lost in my phone for those first minutes of the morning.
Makes me feel more balanced and accomplished as I start my day.
Mar 25, 2024
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Such a fun show with so many great characters. Really loved it and sad it’s already over. There are only 6 episodes which makes it more of a tragedy than a comedy, but each one is a gem.
Feb 28, 2024
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I’ve been spending more time on self-care and recently discovered the luxury of taking a hot bath.
It’s fantastic. I love turning my little bathroom into a spa. Lighting up some candles, and really committing to relaxation.
Nov 3, 2024