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Transcribed thanks to GPT-4-Vision. 😉
“This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together are monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It’s like a stuck record. The ear demands some variety.
...</p></div><footer class=entry-footer><span title='2024-04-27 11:57:19 -0700 -0700'>April 27, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min</footer><a class=entry-link aria-label="post link to The Ear Demands Some Variety" href=http://davecurry.net/posts/the-ear-demands-some-variety/></a></article><article class=post-entry><header class=entry-header><h2 class=entry-hint-parent>What's on My Desk 2024</h2></header><div class=entry-content><p>I’ve arguably spent way too much time tweaking and futzing my home office setup. Here’s where I’m at.
Desk
30” x 60” Javis Powdercoated Standing Desk in black by Fully. I don’t think they make this particular model anymore but it’s perfect for me, especially after adding big, rubbery wheels for rolling on and not destroying our hardwood floors.
Chair
A classic Herman Miller Aeron Chair which I’ve had for nearly 20 years. The best chair.
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