Self-tutoring about mechanics: the tutor mentions a discovery that surprised him. The following is according to my understanding. As I mention in yesterday’s post, I am servicing an 11-year-old lawn mower which has been surging. I realize I might need …
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Self-tutoring about lawn mower maintenance: the tutor mentions some follow-up on the lawnmower surging issue. The following is according to my understanding. I mention in my post from November 4, 2025, that after around eleven years of virtually maintenance-free operation, …
Self-tutoring about cleaning products: the tutor mentions Spray Nine. The following is according to my understanding. I saw Spray Nine for about half price a few months back. I needed another option for general cleaning, so researched Spray Nine. What …
Self-tutoring about local birds: the tutor mentions a favourite. I’ve mentioned Steller’s jays in numerous posts: for instance, in my post of October 18, 2020. Then, on October 10, 2025, I mention their return this year. Although, as I think …
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Self-tutoring about cleaning and detailing: the tutor mentions something he finally tried. Every so often I vacuum out my wife’s vehicle with the shop vac. It’s got to be done: around here, especially during rainy periods, a lot of dirt …
Self-tutoring about politics and economics: the tutor mentions an idea he encountered. The following is according to my understanding. It seems that, generally speaking, facing an election, the party in power already has an advantage. One might say that, although …
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Self-tutoring about auto detailing: the tutor mentions a resource about how to remove the floor console between the front seats in a Dodge Grand Caravan. Yesterday, cleaning my wife’s vehicle, it became obvious the job might be easier if I …
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Self-tutoring about science and its evolution: the tutor mentions the replication crisis. The following is according to my understanding. The other day one of my sons asked me if I’d heard of the replication crisis – I had not. Therefore, …
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Self-tutoring about possibilities with computers and the Internet: the tutor mentions a case of hard wiring. The following is according to my understanding. Back in the day – meaning the late nineties in this case – a lot of serious …
Self-tutoring about auto maintenance: the tutor mentions installing new wiper blades. The following is according to my understanding. In this climate, at this time of year, we get a lot of rain, fog, etc: the opposite of conditions for good …