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3 Things I Like this Week – June 21

Each week (give or take one or two here and there) I share three things I like – It could be a book, a movie, a podcast, an album, a photo, an article, a restaurant, a food item, a beverage, or anything else I simply enjoy and think you might too. You can find a whole pile of things, especially books, I like and recommend HERE.

1. Beats Fit Pro – True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds

For a number of years I was an Apple Air pods user, and I liked them, but with two complaints. They were dainty (as in didn’t stand up to sweat and rain and whatnot) and they didn’t stay in my ears very well. So when mine crapped out (due to sweat and rain and whatnot) I needed a replacement that served my needs better and wasn’t $200. After a bit of research I settled on these Beats Fit Pro earbuds, and they are great. They are designed more specifically for active people. The sounds quality is great, as you’d expect from a name brand like this. I have very much enjoyed them and appreciated their more accessible price point.

 

2. Goodreads

If you are a reader (by that I mean someone for whom reading is a hobby not someone who is able to read) you ought to use Goodreads. I started using it a few years ago and in short order it became a go-to site. It’s an ideal place to rate and review books. Most books aren’t worthy of a full and lengthy review, but they’re almost all worthy of some brief comment and recommendation of whether or not to read it. The overall ratings of books by thousands of other users functions as a nice guide, especially if it’s one you haven’t heard much about. You can find certain reviewers whose opinions you regularly appreciate and follow them closely for keener and more specific insights. It’s also a great place to keep track of books you’ve heard about and will want to read later. And lastly, it is one of the most helpful tools I’ve encountered for setting and keeping reading goals. Check it out.

3. Opinel Folding Knives

Most of us who carry pocket knives aren’t in survival situations very often. We don’t face combat. We’re not building shelters in the wilderness or escaping from captivity. We mostly open Amazon packages, trim strings, and do what might be considered basic household or office tasks. And that is why the Opinel folding knife is a great one to consider. It is compact, light weight, sleek, and sturdy. And it is relatively inexpensive. It the ideal knife to throw in a backpack or purse or briefcase to have on hand. This is not my favorite knife, but it is a great little tool to keep on hand for all your non-aggressive, non-macho knife needs.