My friends have said that India is so sad I am leaving it is crying. A bit dramatic perhaps but we are trying to enjoy our last moments together. Off to the airport now!

We perform the ritual motions and observe the rites; behold the smooth motion:

Here's a different view of the process:

Today I finally got to install something I've been working on for months and see it in the sculpture working and it feels so amazing to see it doing what I thought it would:

Action shot of lathe in action but with a different tool:

The good news is it runs again. More or less. But not great and not for long. I've hosed the carb down in carb cleaner a few times but I think there's some varnish still in there.

So what separates freehand grinding from other methods? As the name implies: it's done entirely by hand. No jigs, rests, or fancy CNC. It takes a very long time to build these skills up.

Here's another view of it in the dark where the effect is more pronounced:

Pressing in screw retainers (heat set M3 threaded inserts) via a hot press jig for that 3D printer build I've been working on with a friend: #MakeAllTheThings

"How do you see what is happening?" You don't really; it's primarily done by feel.

Former NJ AG Matt Platkin: They’re indicting the SPLC for allegedly misusing donor funds to infiltrate and disrupt white supremacist networks by paying informants. Now they’re turning around and they’re going to take $1.8 billion of public money not to disrupt those networks, but to fund them.

Lair Book Review: Demigods & Magicians by Rick Riordan #booksky #blacksky #bookreview #rickriordan #percyjackson #blerd #staynerdy

Did you own a Wii U back in the day, get one later on, or never own one?

📄 Writing Session Results 9 pages 3,263 words I damn near pulled an all-nighter for The Werewolf of the Castle. I'd be lying if I said I wasn’t having fun though. Once the ideas started flowing, I was on a roll. 🐺✍️

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Sky News called Meghan "chlamydia." She was talking about child safety. The crown costs you £150m for Andrew. She costs you nothing. Spot the difference. 🖤 Agree? ♻️

Night @jbn29.bsky.social and all. Goodnight everyone byeeee

In Vietnam, where religious life is highly respected and often tied to family honor, women who leave convents can face emotional pain, social stigma and economic uncertainty. www.globalsistersreport.org/ministry/aft...

56 years ago today, ‘Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!’ premiered on CBS. #SCOOBYDOOWHEREAREYOU

Jai Cady reads a powerful original poem and shares how she turned survival into purpose. See her at Women’s Month Open Mic, Sunday, March 1st at 7PM, at Morrow Warming Center. If you’re struggling, call or text 988. 🖥 YouTube: youtu.be/LF48yijc2t4%... 🎧 Spotify: shorturl.at/t8ZTE%E2%81%A0

My Maw surprised me this morning with the news that not only would I be going to the vet for my post op check-up today, but that my breakfast would be delayed as well. 😳😲 Dear #dogsofbluesky , do you not agree that I should have been informed SOONER? 😒🫩 #Wally #KubrickStare

🎙️🚀 Now & Next News! Episode 14: “Insight Lab Series” 💡✨ 🦆 Nia Jetstream covers the launch of the DTC’s Insight Lab Series — a new initiative tackling big challenges in digital transformation. #NowAndNextNews #InsightLabSeries #DTC #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

Pants are oppressive #vtuber #streamer #pantslessmovement

Svetlana Ceca Mayka - Koža pamti, a pametan piše.mp3

‼️🇷🇺 "La « diplomatie » russe ne fait que confirmer une fois de plus que la Russie ne fera jamais partie du monde civilisé, quel que soit le prix de ses costumes Brioni. Ici, Medvedev menace sans sourciller d'assassiner des diplomates de l'UE."⤵️

🇺🇸 A video has been launched by the White House over the ALIENS page to track illegal immigrant arrests and deportations.

An 'Israeli' strike targeted a residential building in Gaza on the eve of Eid al-Adha, with reports of dozens of civilians killed and wounded.

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🐰Tenham em mente que ainda estamos só na metade do show, vamos fazer o resto dele ser absolutamente lendário!

Flames engulfed a warehouse in Gaza’s Khan Younis after it was hit by an Israeli strike. Civil defense workers were struggling to put out the fire.

I'm truly touched and incredibly grateful for this wonderful five-star review. It means the world to me to know that I could provide support and guidance during such a challenging time. Helping clients navigate stressful situations and achieve positive outcomes is why I do what I do. ~Saad

🍁 GOAL | Cloé Lacasse Angel City vs. Utah Royals, NWSL May 2nd, 2026 #CanWNT/#CanXNT 🎥NWSL

Bend the rules every match, combine chess pieces with unique kings, and survive deadly chess variants in Gambit, a chess roguelike indie game! Sign up for the playtest: playtester.io/gambit #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

SCORE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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300+ people are starving themselves to be heard at Delaney Hall in Newark. ICE responded with rubber bullets and pepper spray. Mainstream media is silent. Three ways to help right now: 💰 Donate at linktr.ee/SupportOurFamilies 📞 Call your senators 🔁 Boost this Do not look away.

In Tomodachi Life, Pomni finally confessed rather poetically to Jax... but someone tried to interrupt! 🫨😲 #FunnyBunny

Tommaso Ciampa has 1,004 reasons he hates Chris Jericho: Number 1 - Fozzy sucks Number 2 - He hates his sparkly jacket Number 3 - The Jericho Cruise Number 4 - He hates his armbars Number 5 - He hates his hair #AEWCollision

#birds Cardinal in the bath for a short visit.

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A few words from our iconic #FutureGamesShow host and LEGO Batman himself, @shaimatheson.bsky.social...

Starting to add the color layers to this one. #wip #workinprogress #artprocess #art #painting #artsy #paint #artlover #artist #bskyart #acrylic #artcollector #paintingprocess #artlove #acrylicpainting #realism #artnerd #modernpainting #noai #traditionalart #traditionalpainting #paintingprocess

Starting the lollipops for the secret cookie project. So much left to do, but it’s nice to start seeing the color! #painting #paintingprocess #paintingdemo #wip #workinprogress #art #artlover #artnerd #artcollective #traditionalart #artist #makeart #secretproject #howitstarts

BREAKING: The Move As One Coalition — a grassroots, youth-led movement advancing transport reform in Manila, Philippines 🇵🇭 — wins the $250k grand prize 🏆 for the 2025–2026 WRI Ross Center #PrizeforCities! Read more ➡️ bit.ly/41JOVbQ

Which one feels better ? left = previous one, right = current one Should we roll back or are we good ? #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #lowpoly #gamedev #UE5 #UnrealEngine5 #survival

"Mr. Coffee knows how to say good morning." ~ Classic commercial starring #Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio! #MLB #Baseball #Coffee #Motivation

📚 Top 5 ebooks à petits prix que vous devez voir ! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YJgu2SlPVrU #ebooks #kindle #livresgratuits #bonplan #lecture #amazon #dealbooks

💙 La pub rétro du lundi (Edition colorée) 🧡 “Echanger ma Game Gear en couleurs contre du noir et blanc ? Jamais !” #retrogaming

Happy Galentines Day, @massltgovernor.bsky.social! Thanks for being the best teammate on and off the court 🏀💕

On 5/28 at Delaney Hall, a cellist played thru the entire evening protest — never stopped, even when State Police moved in & chaos broke out. He was eventually arrested. (Credit: Carrie Hittel). Music has been an inspiration for protesting & resistance. It can also bring calm during turbulent times

Massive mihi to ActionStation for this energising, inspiring and info-packed hui to kick start our election mahi. We were honoured and privileged to be there among Aotearoa's brightest and most passionate humans.

People obsess over formations far too much. Football isn’t won because you wrote “4-3-3” on a team sheet. A formation is a reference point. It’s something I delve into much deeper in my book. Keep your eyes peeled! #FootballTactics #Tactics #lfc #ynwa #anfield

TONIGHT (5/27) at 6:00pm EDT, we're frying up some eggs in the arctic in 'Arctic Eggs'! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the vibe as I cook you a hearty, healthy breakfast full of egg and cigarette! Youtube: youtube.com/@buddha_saurus Twitch: twitch.tv/buddha_saurus

Kris and Dave

‘Don’t tell Donald’：SUPERSTARS join anti-Trump festival line-up as artists bail on ‘Freedom 250’ [Edit] Trump had a meltdown after artists backed out of the 250th birthday concert. John Heilemann and Dominic Patten join. June 1, 2026 www.ms.now/deadline-whi... Deadline: White House

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🤼🥋🥊Rolling collar choke wins Valerii Ergalov the men's 58kg combat sambo European championship

Reform comes to Swindon to say how broken things are, but at the same time praises my work reindustrialising the town. I am proud to have been the first MP in decades to bring advanced manufacturing back to Swindon, making us the drone manufacturing hub of the U.K. 🧵

Madeline Goldstein - My Own Design Álbum: Speaking To The Body (2026) Sello: Artoffact Records #MadelineGoldstein #MyOwnDesign #Electronic #Darkwave #Synth-pop #Synthwave

Just say the money ran out💰