{"id":45905,"date":"2026-04-19T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=45905"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:41:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:41:55","slug":"paint-pens-budget-espresso-ai-bird-feeder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/paint-pens-budget-espresso-ai-bird-feeder\/","title":{"rendered":"Paint pens \/ Budget espresso \/ AI bird feeder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Digital colors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My book of 800 unusual images from Asia \u2014 arranged by colors \u2014 is now available as an inexpensive digital book. Because it is so graphic the digital version works best as a PDF. You can order and download the digital Colors of Asia<\/a>, anywhere in the world for $3.99. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wireless wild bird watching<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My mother used to tell me stories about her favorite great aunt in Mexico who had an aviary, and I\u2019ve always dreamed of having my own but can\u2019t imagine keeping birds caged. And then for Christmas, my husband gifted me the Birdfy AI Smart Bird Feeder<\/a>, and it\u2019s totally made that dream come true in a way I didn\u2019t expect. My backyard has never been more active, and I\u2019ve gotten to know all the visiting birds that the AI identifies, plus collect and download clips of their cute eating and fighting. The images are crisp and clear, and it feels like a whole hidden dimension of the world has opened up for me. Birdfy is the brand we have and I\u2019m very happy with it, but I know there are more out there, and I\u2019m really recommending the experience of a bird feeder camera more than this one specific product. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget espresso machine that punches above its weight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A friend bought the under-$200 Casabrews CM5418 Espresso Machine<\/a> for her boyfriend\u2019s birthday because they were tired of paying inflated prices for Nespresso pods. I had my doubts that a machine this cheap could make decent coffee, but I have to say it\u2019s excellent. It has a decent pump that pulls a rich shot and has a steam wand for frothing milk. Pair it with a burr grinder rather than a blade grinder \u2014 fresh, evenly ground beans make a big difference. I use a Capresso Infinity grinder<\/a>. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paint pens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sharpie makes pens that lay down a heavy layer of paint, instead of a thinner layer of ink. With these paint pens, you can make very visible marks on virtually anything. Sharpie Creative Markers<\/a> work on glass, dark plastic, rusty metal, stone \u2013 surfaces that ordinary markers fail on. They come in lots of colors, and 3 different tip types. Artists like them on paper because they are very opaque yet don\u2019t bleed through the other side. There are fancy brands of expensive paint pens made for artists, but the Sharpie versions are very affordable, about $1 per pen. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A reminder to \u201cPlay\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This opinion piece on The Next Web titled \u201cThe most radical act in an age of outrage is to play<\/a>\u201d is a navigational reset for where we should put our energy. The invitation is that in a culture addicted to outrage, choosing to play\u2014freely, creatively, and with others\u2014is itself a radical act of resistance and repair. Which is such a good reminder. Play\u2014along with Kindness, Truth, and Love\u2014is a core tenet of mine. Play as a radical act is the quiet, subversive way we can reclaim our own nervous systems, our attention, and our capacity to connect. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore Wikipedia by map<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Wikipedia app<\/a> (free, iOS\/Android) has a locations feature that shows Wikipedia articles on a map. It\u2019s a fun way to discover interesting spots when you travel. I’ve been using it around Los Angeles and have found things I never knew existed. My favorite find so far: the Hollywood Freeway chickens<\/a>, a colony of feral chickens that have lived under the Vineland Avenue off-ramp of the 101 since around 1970, possibly descended from a truckload of poultry that overturned. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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