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Switching from an iPhone to a Google Pixel Phone

tl;dr Though I miss my iPhone, the perks of being with Google and the cost savings of being on Google Fi (Google’s cellular network), make it worth it. (Edit 12-3-18 Google Fi (Formerly Project Fi) is stating that iPhones are in beta-testing for the Google Cellular network. More on this here: https://fi.google.com/compatibility) Let me start… Continue reading Switching from an iPhone to a Google Pixel Phone

Wimahl (Columbia)

Midnight blue ribbon Slices the west Scars from tears linger as wrinkles and shadows Missoula floods Humans abide Controlling the uncontrollable Dams, houses, farms, Strychnine wolf plan However temporary Feed the cattle Revere the masses Oh. It’s messy Not maliciously so It is the way Like rivers, ways will change Water will flow

How I Cured My Eczema

I cured my eczema by eliminating potatoes from my diet. That’s right, potatoes were causing my eczema. From the time I was a toddler into my 20s I had eczema. It manifested as red itchy sores in my elbow and knee bends, my eyelids, as cracks on my knuckles and at times random patches elsewhere.… Continue reading How I Cured My Eczema

The Downsides of Sweaters

Do you like my sweater?#SweaterWeather #thriftstore https://t.co/KBswEAhCeS pic.twitter.com/w1HpAUiaT6 — Nathan Corliss ✌️🧢 (@oakfive) September 18, 2018 The Downsides of (wool) Sweaters They stretch They pile They’re difficult to wash They have questionable environmental consequences (e.g. desertification in China) Moths sometimes eat them The Upsides of (wool) Sweaters Profound warmth They continue to insulate when wet… Continue reading The Downsides of Sweaters

How to Get Started with Wim Hof Breathing

tl;dr Try Wim Hof Breathing, and feel incredible. Here’s an 11 minute guided session to get you started: Wim Hof breathing is a breathing technique that helps one control their own physiology. This technique has been clinically proven to reduce the ill-effects (literally) of pathogen exposure; regulate fear and anxiety responses and most famously as… Continue reading How to Get Started with Wim Hof Breathing

How to Smoke Chicken (or any other meat for that matter) on a Weber Gas Grill

Smoking meat like chicken gives it an awesome savory flavor, and it’s really easy to do. Though fancy smokers like Traegers are freaking awesome, you can smoke on just about any gas grill. In my case I’m using an old Weber gas grill that I refurbished a few years back. Here’s a video on how… Continue reading How to Smoke Chicken (or any other meat for that matter) on a Weber Gas Grill

DIY Rear Rack Mounted Bike Fender for Less Than $5

I recently upgraded my bike’s rear rack to a Axiom Streamliner Road DLX rack. The rack is sweet, and a nice upgrade, but due to it’s low profile design, my fender didn’t fit under it. Rather than go out and buy a new fender, I decided to see if I could jury-rig a fender using… Continue reading DIY Rear Rack Mounted Bike Fender for Less Than $5

Wüsthof Kitchen Knife Set – 10 Year Review

Having a great knife set can transform your kitchen. It seems to make everything easier, and cooking more fun. I’ve had my Wüsthof kitchen knife set for just over 10 years, and I remain a huge fan. Here are my go-to blades, and some basics on my experience in care and upkeep. The very cool… Continue reading Wüsthof Kitchen Knife Set – 10 Year Review

Why I Decided to Use WordPress.com for Oakfive.com

Edit: In January 2019, I switched this site to “self hosting” using hosting provider BlueHost, and wordpress.org as the site structure. This new configuration is dramatically cheaper, and gives me more control. No regrets! Here’s the write up on the switch to a self hosted wordpress site. Original Article On Selecting WordPress.com for this Site:… Continue reading Why I Decided to Use WordPress.com for Oakfive.com