{"id":41503,"date":"2023-09-17T03:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=41503"},"modified":"2023-09-11T15:12:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T22:12:38","slug":"totem-word-life-magnified-stamps-go-hang-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/totem-word-life-magnified-stamps-go-hang-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Totem Word\/Life Magnified stamps\/Go Hang It!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Find a daily Totem Word\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This digital word game called Totem Word<\/a> is a quick and fun way to find a single word that resonates with you in the present moment. You start off with 10 words, narrow them down to 5, and ultimately choose one that defines you. I\u2019ve been focusing on  words related to my passions, personality traits, and aspirations. The final word I select serves as a guiding principle throughout my day. So far, my daily words have included artful, restful, inquisitive, and avant-garde. \u2014 CD <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Framable postage stamps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A recent set of forever stamps released by the US Postal Service is so beautiful they could be framed. These stamps depict \u201cLife Magnified\u201d<\/a> in stunning micro-photographs. In fact this sheet is so lovely that you can buy the sheet without the usual perforations<\/a> (which means they can\u2019t easily be mailed), but perfect for framing. If you need a stamp, they look great on envelopes as well and are valid \u201cforever.\u201d \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Picture hanging tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We recently moved and needed to mount a couple of dozen pieces of wall art. I bought a picture hanging kit called the Go Hang It!<\/a> that simplified and sped up the process. The plastic gadget makes it easy to position a picture precisely where you want it and mark the wall for mounting hardware. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best outdoor blanket<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For 30 years we\u2019ve permanently packed a blanket in our car, which we use for picnics, sitting on the beach, as a seat at rest stops, etc. For the past few years we keep the Scuddles Outdoor Blanket<\/a> ($28, and 15,000 reviews on Amazon), which is the best. One side is slippery and waterproofed which means it stays dry but also dirt and sand don\u2019t stick to it. The other side is fuzzy but very durable and tidy. While it spreads out large, it easily folds up into a handy self-closing easy-to-store package with a handle. Very nice. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips from the world’s best note takers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Noted<\/a> is a weekly newsletter on the art of note-taking that focuses on the personal notebooks of creative and historical figures. I\u2019m always amazed at the in-depth research and insights by English professor and literary historian Jillian Hess. Her passion and curiosity for note-taking are evident and very inspiring. Peeking inside personal notebooks offers an intimate glimpse into someone\u2019s inner space and this newsletter has influenced the way I organize my own thoughts. Highly fascinating and highly recommended. \u2014 CD <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rules for reading<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author and bookstore owner Ryan Holiday is a voracious reader. He\u2019s compiled a list of 38 rules to make book-reading more rewarding<\/a>. Excerpts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n