John Murphy (u/john_murphy64)

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Showerthought: I spent 3 hours deciding between Python and JavaScript for my first project.

I picked Python to make a simple text game, but got stuck because I kept using semicolons out of habit from my old C class. Anyone else have a 'language muscle memory' problem when starting out?

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c/fashion-design-ideas•

john_murphy64•22d ago

Remember when cargo pants were just for function? I tried putting pockets on a silk slip dress.

The idea was a 'dress you could actually live in', but the weight of a single phone pulled the whole thing out of shape. Anyone found a way to add utility to delicate fabrics without ruining the drape?

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c/drywall-installers•

john_murphy64•1mo ago

My neighbor's comment about my mud work made me stop and think

I was finishing a basement in Springfield and my neighbor, Frank, who used to be a painter, watched me for a minute. He said, 'You know, you're sanding that second coat like it's the third. You're just making more dust for yourself.' He was right. I was overworking a fill coat on a long wall, adding maybe 30 minutes of extra sanding for no real gain. Anyone else catch themselves doing extra steps that don't actually improve the finish?