Part of my daily routine is practicing German for about 15m per day. With no particular practical goal.

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Another 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesthetic

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I’ve missed doing this! Another 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel goodness. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesthetics

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Arsenic and Old Lace. I haven’t seen this show since I played the lead as a high school junior in the 1980s.

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Beautiful day for a walk.

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Another 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blender3dart #relaxing #aesthetics #design

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