Dylan

🇨🇦 28, earth walker, window maker

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2026-06-28 00:02:46 UTC

A one-of-a-kind stained glass installation laying two windows on top of one another
The homeowner loved the design of the original window but felt the colours weren’t complementing the home well. They didn’t want to remove the window either, so we came to the idea of stacking the windows. They were an artist themselves, so they appreciated the contemporary approach
The final result is a beautiful layered window that creates a 3 dimensional effect, adding some serious depth and movement to the window
#gn #grownostr #art #business #architecture
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2026-06-27 15:38:41 UTC

Close up details of this recent window commission. One of my favourites I’ve done
#gm #grownostr #art #business
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2026-06-14 01:14:45 UTC

Love the boldness of this one. The points. The dramatic deep red. The balance of textures 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼
My client is an interior designer so she wanted a window that was a traditional design with intensity in the textured and colours to match the interior of her home
#gn #grownostr #art #business
https://blossom.primal.net/02b6c40d53c998f884fa5551310fa0d10bc68da5c967dc7d13490c4268026323.jpg

2026-06-13 08:02:49 UTC

#asknostr, those with kids, do you regret it? I see people with children and they look miserable. As if all the life has been sucked out of them. Do you feel the same? Don’t sugar coat it

2026-06-11 17:11:50 UTC

Rich textures coming together on this one
#gn #grownostr #art #business
https://blossom.primal.net/aea30269b4c627f65024990a3ab2d8d91d4c45b01af504c7278cebcfe67871cf.jpg

2026-05-28 03:41:42 UTC

I’ve finally dealt first hand with the crutch of AI
Been dealing with a client for the last week who was convinced that the grains in his window texture were cracks. He kept sending me l ChatGPT responses to help his perspective.. the biggest yes man of them all. Took much energy to bring him down to earth to see what he was looking at. He eventually came around
But damn chatGPT really making people trust it more than people
#gn #grownostr #ai #business #art

2026-05-21 03:39:46 UTC

My lil porch garden
#asknostr, what are some good green herb sauces aside from chimmi and pesto?
#garden
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2026-05-20 01:29:53 UTC

Lil close up of this recent 3x6 feet custom commission I just wrapped up. Colour/texture contrast crisp as hell on this one
#gn #grownostr #art #artstr #business
https://blossom.primal.net/b65ea4546a4939731aba6d559c644fa70cdb36b1a153daf5b3d2aef229391d22.jpg

2026-05-13 21:16:40 UTC

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Big fan pencil and paper always to brain dump ideas for any stained glass window I make. Try to separate from technology in the brainstorm process to limit any distraction and allow the creativity to flow. Lol at my initial brain dump vs the final window
In terms of AI aversion. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I just use it to compliment the creation process like building a tool to colour, texture and 3D render my windows and other admin I do on my laptop. Any digitally interfacing activity is something to consider if it’s worth building an AI tool to make the process faster to free up more capacity for your creativity
https://blossom.primal.net/01f0d5d7e5c88a88757fa27e9dc191e354fa95c33fc9b9d27c7bc902126eee03.jpg
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2026-05-10 04:02:49 UTC

#asknostr
On #primal, I see new message notifications but when I go to open there is nothing new
Anyone experience this?

2026-05-08 03:01:23 UTC

Coming together
#gn #grownostr #artstr
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2026-05-07 00:10:26 UTC

First time using 1/2” round lead. I’m entranced by it. Typical leaded windows are1/4” or 3/16”. Very difficult to find this kind of lead, but needed it for such a large window. Strong as hell to add more strength
#gn #grownostr #artstr
https://blossom.primal.net/ba16f164efc15a5d1f23f7d5d37b40eb7ed0b374e9f873900acad54750062755.jpg

2026-05-06 03:32:37 UTC

Some more Ernest
#gn #nostr #bookstr
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2026-04-28 16:24:13 UTC

Installed this one the other day into a heritage home in my city. Love the final product
#gm #grownostr #art #build
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2026-04-25 20:45:09 UTC

#asknostr, I live in Canada and I can’t send or receive zaps, I’ve tried speed wallet and shake pay. Anyone in Canada can help with this issue?

2026-04-25 03:32:13 UTC

Finished this window. Beyond proud of this one
#gn #grownostr #artstr #build #stainedglass
https://blossom.primal.net/a30767a82abaa8317b149f33e515fa936b5dabedaf2b65558db8066231b28564.jpg

2026-04-20 14:36:58 UTC

#asknostr what are the AI tools in your toolkit for running a small business?

2026-04-20 03:48:01 UTC

Could use some meditation
#gn #nostr

2026-04-19 03:27:40 UTC

Custom gold bevelled center glass piece for this window
#gn #grownostr #art #artstr
https://blossom.primal.net/6a3bda451a499d63f16264b4f166506647e6b69d43961498cbe6e18f10b5a05e.jpg

2026-04-02 23:23:32 UTC

On-site today doing some repairs for a church just outside the city. This is surprisingly the first time I’ve done work for a church before. Was a cool experience. Definitely felt my grandmother’s presence when I was doing this work, as she was quite a religious woman when she was alive
#grownostr #stainedglass #gn
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2026-04-02 23:20:06 UTC

Installed these matching entrance windows yesterday! Pumped with how they turned out, and how smooth if an installation they were. These windows are now a staple in their home, occupying their front door and living room
Just need to sell the homeowner on changing that red glass in their front door to match 😏
#gn #grownostr #build #artstr
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2026-04-02 23:17:25 UTC

60-seconds showing the making of this ornate leaded window!
#gm #grownostr #art #build #artstr #asmr
https://blossom.primal.net/fc5fb640892d7e28b77886a0c903caaa3660542abd26bac2d359fd9bcad4cf6d.mov

2026-03-24 16:18:07 UTC

All the cracks and crevices are filled with cement. Now we wait and let it naturally harden
#gm #grownostr #art
https://blossom.primal.net/e57e23a9d8bbecf27ff7d07a794b2ea97069f1c5617688cba5076a190adeb2b2.jpg

2026-03-24 16:13:33 UTC

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Thank you!

2026-03-24 16:10:25 UTC

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I get that often. I think me being in Canada sometimes has something to do with it

2026-03-24 16:09:41 UTC

Its sometimes hard to see how beautiful a moment is when you’re in it
#gm #nostr #travel #canada
https://blossom.primal.net/9780718fd9c2818de0d506125cb283dc05836dbbc5d6c9fc3768fc3300e61138.jpg

2026-03-21 00:52:34 UTC

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Thank you!

2026-03-21 00:52:25 UTC

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Much appreciated! Ill keep em coming

2026-03-21 00:51:46 UTC

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Thank you! Yes this is my work

2026-03-20 19:13:39 UTC

Lil progress shot of these two windows. Largest window I’ve ever worked on, 82 inches! This will be for the homeowners’ living room, the smaller one for their front door
Grateful to work on these pieces for such prominent and intimate locations in a home
#gm #grownostr #nostr #artstr
https://blossom.primal.net/92b068ddbd62db9e37b7fccdc3c4713babe3b2a58fea3f0c460bfabed835c9df.jpg

2026-03-20 19:10:58 UTC

Swung by my clients home the other day, was able to grab a nice shot of my recent window. Got this one encapsulated to add a little more strength and security to this front entrance
#gm #grownostr #nostr #artstr #art
https://blossom.primal.net/041c345c40869e8cd3c717b0753d1eed4e03bd9df59ae5ae23b067b606078013.jpg

2026-03-13 22:44:27 UTC

Little flyby shot to show the textures
#gn #artstr #art #nostr
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2026-03-12 13:32:18 UTC

Lil behind the scene install clip
#gm #grownostr #work
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2026-03-12 03:59:41 UTC

The cementing process. Hand mix my cement, scrub it in all the crevices. Let it rest to stiffen and become weatherproofed for insulation
#gn #grownostr #art
https://blossom.primal.net/d180f3c4876e9113f41d716cfb3e2d98f9dc5482634d23faf48b9fb62e4c22c0.jpg
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2026-03-11 23:51:09 UTC

Installed this leaded window in my clients home the other day. They were so happy that they commissioned me for another🫡
Fun fact, the home was once the residence of a former Prime Minister of Canada 🇨🇦
#gn #grownostr #art #artstr #stainedglass
https://blossom.primal.net/1dde27645cacba721b65b8cc82bfd229eb4aaaacb97c84d4aaf59593fd2ea576.jpg
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2026-03-10 23:58:51 UTC

Absolutely enamored by the craftsmanship in my client’s home. All original work from the early 1900’s
#gn #grownostr #home #architecture #craftsmanship
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2026-03-10 04:21:10 UTC

My take on a traditional design you’d see in a lot of homes across my city
My main goal as a window artist here is to create as much depth/ visual layers as possible through textures and colours. To me this really can really make a window feel alive. How many layers do you see here??
#gn #grownostr #art #build #artstr
https://blossom.primal.net/bde757c133525514c94d6d4b6582aef7b76424971208e6fb38e42f97936f05dc.jpg

2026-03-03 00:44:42 UTC

The lead ate up that black metal polish, damn
#gn #grownostr #art
https://blossom.primal.net/38d6e39efd3574173e21efb5cbddd657afa0b0ad438d1d2213f4b1e6e8799552.jpg

2026-03-03 00:43:22 UTC

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Loved the other replies in this thread!
#gn #nostr
#nevent1q…ph58

2026-03-02 15:17:40 UTC

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Really appreciate the shoutout! Here’s my story
I was in the fiat mines too. For about 1.5 years I coached cybersecurity teams, helping them collaborate across the globe. I appreciated the work, but I knew early on that a laptop-bound career wasn't for me. I wanted to be out in the world, seeing the fruits of my labour
So I made a pact with myself, every Sunday for a year was dedicated for me. No agenda, just permission to be curious. I tried different art forms, toyed with business ideas, let my mind wander without restriction. That's when I got deep into film photography. I'd walk the streets of my city, hyper-aware of every detail around me, shooting and developing rolls. I was fascinated with stained glass windows, there are so many where I live, and told myself one day I'd like try it out, take a workshop
Two years ago I moved to Texas for a work secondment, consulting for a large oil company. New city, not many friends, a lot of time alone, which honestly suited me. I knew the job wasn't a true reflection of who I was, so I leaned into that solitude. I looked back at my self across my life, what I naturally enjoyed doing if I had the choice, because I think that's where you find yourself in your purest form. I kept my Sunday commitment, but this time I was on YouTube, falling down rabbit holes of artisans around the world creating incredible work. I found a stained glass artist and that was it. Watched everything they made, learned the process inside out, started sketching my own designs in my spare time
When I came home, I started building. Small pieces at first, just getting familiar with the craft. I had enough saved to step back from work for a while, which I needed. Working in Oil & Gas had taken a lot out of me and I lost sight of myself for a moment. I took a sabbatical from work, started creating more, I put my work out into the local community, and the project inquiries haven't stopped since
A big misconception about finding your passion is that some people just get lucky. To me, that couldn't be further from the truth. It takes intention, time, patience, and humility. If your sole focus is making money on the side, I don't think you'll find it. But if your focus is play, exploration, and genuine curiosity, then that's a different story entirely
Thanks for reading!

2026-03-01 16:21:38 UTC

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Good challenge! Don’t forget to listen to the body! Rest is vital and injuries are not fun

2026-03-01 04:22:23 UTC

The Grand Budapest Hotel is comfort food in its purist form for me
#gn #nostr

2026-02-27 18:09:16 UTC

#asknostr, I’m working with Claude Code to build out my business’ website. Does anyone have any cool website designs that may be good to use as references while I’m building this out?

2026-02-26 18:53:00 UTC

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Thank you so much. It’s been about 1.5 years making them

2026-02-26 18:07:51 UTC

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Aha, yes it definitely was a challenge

2026-02-26 17:32:48 UTC

Honestly, my life’s work represented in this window
Everything I’ve done, all my previous experiences and interests, the businesses I tried to start, the artistic endeavours I dove into. All has lead to me this point
There’s such a rich story of 28 years of me in this piece
This window will be installed in an original 1880 Victorian home, owned by a former Governor General of Canada
#gm #grownostr #life #art #artstr #build
https://blossom.primal.net/bd2249b211f6cb27a905dc2c75dee03a5ef9039fd3aa9221db36cb62469983d2.jpg

2026-02-25 23:01:48 UTC

First time ever ‘vibe coding’ and crazy impressed with what Claude and I were able to make
Typically the designing process for my windows, especially the final render with glass types, was previously done on my iPad, and it was very tedious and time consuming. Now I have a app that I can just organize, drag and drop glass textures into my stencils, and then create a png to send to my clients
Definitely going to keep looking for more things Claude can help create
#gn #grownostr #vibecoded #business
https://blossom.primal.net/2b05d440387e08bda42a6217d0a6cf03b4d649653efba8c1f1195f051d13db4d.jpg

2026-02-24 01:30:07 UTC

🍄🌳
#nature
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2026-02-24 01:25:55 UTC

Such a stoic little fella
#nostr #art #artstr
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2026-02-21 21:02:52 UTC

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Hell ya. Camped all the time as a child so they looked a little familiar

2026-02-21 16:52:48 UTC

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Are those tent pegs? To put your rope around the wooden points to secure the tent into the ground? ⛺️

2026-02-21 16:42:27 UTC

Visited a close friend out in Quebec last week. Hit the ski hill while I was there. I only ski about once a year, but what a euphoric activity. Finished it off with some authentic poutine ⚜️🇨🇦
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2026-02-21 16:38:34 UTC

#asknostr, looking for some more accounts to follow! Where are the craftspeople, artists, philosophers, deep thinkers, bookworms, movie nerds, at?!

2026-02-20 21:45:43 UTC

#gn #grownostr #artstr
https://blossom.primal.net/f8908dfb0c7473d84268aff7018b20c426c30e2d79a768ff1b34ad6daf511444.jpg

2026-02-19 20:47:29 UTC

Piece by piece
#gm #grownostr #artstr
https://blossom.primal.net/a81c72196bf1a8942695194094c1dbb460f837064272a2f0662ea6287d1c2c47.jpg

2026-02-19 15:39:37 UTC

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Cool! Nice work

2026-02-18 23:37:34 UTC

Framed it up today. Tomorrow is when the fun starts
#gn #nostr #art #stainedglass
https://blossom.primal.net/7abec845e965e85a8ad750df453748c8d2a289a141a4989b39d7f7e0c639fdcf.jpg

2026-02-18 22:36:27 UTC

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Wha kind of design do you do?

2026-02-18 20:32:49 UTC

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This is very real. Many artists I speak with have such a difficult time monetizing their work because they bounce from idea to the next. They feel that when a new idea comes to mind they have to take advantage of it immediately, but forget that they can just write it down and store it somewhere they can easily access until the idea is ready. This distracts them from a vision and then they wonder why they aren’t making progress towards their goal
I think having a business background really helped me personally stay focused on the most important things, while knowing how to organize ideas effectively
Just some thoughts because I see this so often from others
#nevent1q…382r

2026-02-18 17:53:06 UTC

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Haha, nice!
I just have it sitting in my workspace 😌

2026-02-18 17:50:32 UTC

Another one! 60-seconds showing the creation of these three traditional, diamond leaded windows. I added some textured glass to give a touch of character to them
#gn #grownostr #art #artstr #build #nostr
https://blossom.primal.net/89bcf0d9fc167875dc8a7b3fb7daf8a35051a4c16ef1f87ba76798daee0f6bfa.mov

2026-02-18 01:55:58 UTC

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Love it haha, big lotr fan I presume
Yes definitely I have a favourite, the first one I ever made. It’s veryy beginner quality but it’s dear to the heart

2026-02-18 01:38:05 UTC

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Do you have a favourite sketch you’ve done?

2026-02-18 01:28:37 UTC

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Makes sense. But we’re in the now, at this moment. What are your thoughts on what employment will look like in a few years?

2026-02-18 01:19:56 UTC

I’m not a doomsday kind of guy but if your work is behind a computer screen, and you’re not a more senior worker, I feel you better start working on how you’ll provide value away from the laptop, human to human
My friend is the COO of a tech startup and was showing me how he built 4 AI agents that work for him. He has 1 agent overseeing the other 3. The 3 agents work together and submit their work to the 1 agent, who proofreads everything before sending it to him. He used an AI to build these AI agents. He did all of with very little coding experience. Imagine what large companies will be able to do to displace workers
#grownostr #nostr #ai

2026-02-17 20:19:40 UTC

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Much love 🙌🏻

2026-02-17 20:19:32 UTC

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Thank you 🙌🏻

2026-02-16 17:23:01 UTC

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Polarized glass? I’m not too sure! Do you think that would reduce the reflections?

2026-02-16 17:01:58 UTC

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Thank you! The reflection is due to me encapsulating the window into a thermal unit, pretty much sandwiching the leaded window into between 2 clear panels for more security and insulation for the home
https://blossom.primal.net/ab0da4a758c9fdb704ec422e79673a4a2307d6dceb2c3f6ceeee8f78589c3084.jpg

2026-02-16 16:52:49 UTC

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Thank you 🙌🏻

2026-02-16 15:28:22 UTC

60-seconds showing the creation of this leaded front door window
#gm #grownostr #build #art
https://blossom.primal.net/6b7923ce656ae393aa024b9500943ef769304cda5c3f714879361ec7f9c0c976.mov

2026-02-13 05:44:38 UTC

Last week in the year of the snake is hitting for real 🐍
#gn #nostr

2026-02-11 20:02:59 UTC

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I’d probably charge, $125-$150 CAD, 130k-150k sats, shipping would probably be a decent chunk of the costs

2026-02-11 15:09:18 UTC

I rent out a window at a local arts market mainly to market myself and show past projects to get more work. Have been wanting to create small little motif’s and sell them, for those who don’t have the money or space for larger leaded windows
If anyone on Nostr would like a small little leaded stained glass circle to hang. I’m willing to exchange my energy for sats! DM if interested and we can chat about bringing it to life
#gm #grownostr #asknostr
https://blossom.primal.net/c9ffaa34c98469843d821bc390a39ac9d96ed7b8ec5da0174a2daf22a3a46f29.jpg

2026-02-11 02:28:05 UTC

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Thank you! Yes definitely a lost craft

2026-02-11 02:27:41 UTC

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Thank you! Yes, I agree. Like any piece of art you need to find a nice balance

2026-02-10 18:46:13 UTC

Slowly chipping away at this one
#gm #grownostr #build #art
https://blossom.primal.net/b400cfcb70e03e995c09a026665e427ff5d3f8b25e0be9d9835ff934d4dd3eb6.jpg

2026-02-10 01:40:39 UTC

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@nprofile…6f6d thank you for the shoutout 🙌🏻

2026-02-09 12:46:28 UTC

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Is this for real? I use turpentine in my cement mix when I make my stained glass windows. It smells like something I shouldn’t be inhaling and I’m always worried about inhaling it as well

2026-02-08 01:59:28 UTC

🥶🥶
#gn #grownostr #build
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2026-02-07 03:50:49 UTC

Current
#gn #nostr #build #art #pow
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2026-02-05 00:04:10 UTC

Ready for installation
#gn #grownostr #build #artstr #stainedglass
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2026-01-31 15:49:51 UTC

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I meannnnn, I’m from Canada and I noticed that things were much bigger in Texas aha. You ever been to a Buc-eels?

2026-01-31 15:24:29 UTC

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Some Alan Watts philosophy right here
#nevent1q…cdll

2026-01-31 15:23:04 UTC

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I lived in Houston for about a year in 2024. Whenever I told anyone I lived there they would talk with a ‘cowboy accent’ to me and make jokes about me being out in the country with the farm animals. It was comical but definitely not even close to being right. Texas is so huge, and I think people assume it’s just cowboys, guns and farmland everywhere. They forget that the state has the second biggest economy in the US next to Cali

2026-01-30 20:46:55 UTC

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I still play both to this day, however I was not close to making it to the big leagues aha. Just a childhood dream

2026-01-30 20:39:09 UTC

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I would spend hours in my parents basement with a small hockey stick, or a soccer ball in their backyard, pretending I was in the big leagues

2026-01-30 20:26:29 UTC

#grownostr #artstr #buildstr #art #leadedwindows
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2026-01-30 20:23:39 UTC

Installed these three bay windows this morning. First finished project of the new year
Love the accent texture on these windows. The homeowner has a quite busy home with art and sculptures everywhere, so we wanted to make the windows tame with just a little bit of character
#gm #grownostr #art #buildstr #artstr
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2026-01-29 00:16:47 UTC

Had to shovel this car out from the snow after a huge storm the other day
Lately I’ve been enjoying the act of shovelling, even if it’s quite an intense amount. It grounds me, makes me feel more human and less of a cyborg. In a mood lately to welcome more of the simple human duties that can sometimes be looked at as a burden
#gn #grownostr #snow
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2026-01-29 00:13:11 UTC

Loved the movie Train Dreams
Extremely grounded, and slow movie about the simple life of an early 1900’s logger
Movies nowadays can be hyper stimulating. Intense score, frequent changes in camera angle. So I always appreciate coming across movies that are just simple, without all the bells and whistles
#grownostr #gn #movies
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2026-01-29 00:08:00 UTC

I grew up with a carpenter father and grandfather, this is honestly my first solo shot working with wood. Finishing some trim pieces for an upcoming 3 leaded window installation
Would love to get more into woodworking this year to compliment my windows and add more value to each project, as well get more comfortable with more things AI can’t do
#gn #grownostr
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2026-01-29 00:01:53 UTC

#gn #grownostr
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2026-01-28 01:10:40 UTC

Loved this movie
A man responsible for watching the future lives of soon-to-be born individuals. He selects which ones get to live or not. Interviewing the best candidates
Made me think. If you had to sit and watch the POV of your life unfold, how would that be? Would you be entertained and want to keep watching? Would you be bored and wish to turn it off?
Something to ponder
#gn #grownostr #asknostr
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2026-01-27 15:09:21 UTC

Focus less on your “I” and more on your “me”
#gm #grownostr

2026-01-25 20:18:34 UTC

#gm #grownostr
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2026-01-25 07:00:33 UTC

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What does overthinking mean in your world?

2026-01-24 01:08:31 UTC

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If you don’t have a plan then you’ll be at the mercy of someone else’s

2026-01-24 01:06:35 UTC

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Interesting, why this was the best advice you’ve been given? I would think everyone should try to be creative. Especially in a world where the majority spend their time consuming content and working monotonously

2026-01-23 00:03:52 UTC

Enjoying the coldest day of the year 🥶❄️
#gn #grownostr #winter #canada
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