Please do share. We inherited washer + dryer when moved into house, but one-time repairman told us "these are the old good ones that will last you 25+ yrs, keep 'em as long as they keep running". They are close to 30 yrs now I believe, so know they will need replace sometime.

For a minute I seriously considered if it was time to cut our losses and buy a replacement dryer as this one is 20+ yrs old. After initial cleanup and testing with some old white cleaning towels, no residual ink was bleeding onto them so decided to stick with it for now.

Ahh, I've been there (cut while putting away dishes). We ended up moving our box grater to a much less used storage place for similar reasons.

Ouch, sorry to hear that. My wife got a rotating cheese grater like this as we've all had too many run in's with the box grater type. This rotating one is so easy & safe the kids can use it.
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I bought wifi enabled light switches in the basement to auto-turn off at night (or from phone app). The manufacturer is closing down support (and app access) next year. Makes me question trying to go that route. At least the physical button still works, but not happy.

Very interested to learn more about this if could replicate with other conferences (one which you and I both on organizers in specific).

Hope everything ok

Since I no longer commute to / from work office, I try to avoid scheduling any meetings the last 30 mins of my work day. Gives me time to wind down and be more present with family / dinner time.

I know the feeling. Requires a certain amount of focus to be effective at it that can deplete you over time.

I remember back when I ran 3-5 day workshops and "recharging" my personal batteries after each day. Gets better over time but still takes effort.

Yes, this is a new annual development here as well. On the positive side, has led to a few positive big changes in life and habits.

Reading articles about health as getting older (while also raising kids) encouraged me to set new personal goals. One of them is running my first half marathon which is coming up this weekend. Been training since Jan (earlier if count home office treadmill) and pumped to complete it!

Woohoo! Congrats!