It’s Monday. It’s always a little bittersweet when the Olympics wrap up. For a couple of weeks there’s this daily rush of drama, pride, underdog stories, and those edge-of-your-seat moments you end up talking about all day. We saw record-setting performances and memorable moments across multiple events. Then suddenly it’s over, the flame goes out, and the world feels just a bit quieter. Team USA had a strong showing overall, racking up 33 total medals and finishing second behind Norway’s 41. Not too shabby at all.

It was pretty cold here in Illinois over the weekend so we spent the majority of it indoors where it was warm and toasty. Hot chicken soup, grilled cheese, and plenty of hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps also helped.

-keep

It’s Friday! I get the feeling that Mother Nature is just playing with me. It’s February in Illinois—this is supposed to be peak “why do I live here?” season and for a few glorious days we were walking around in upper 50s and even mid 60s like it was late April. Windows were cracked open, snow was melting, and neighbors were dusting off their grills like we’d officially survived winter. I’m out there thinking, “Okay… maybe this year won’t be so bad.”

And now? Boom. Back to the low 30s with snow like none of that ever happened.

What the hell was that? A weather teaser trailer? A free sample of spring before they snatched it right back? I swear living here is just a constant emotional rollercoaster for Winter-haters like me. Damn.

Anyway, I’ve got a fresh amateur photo lined up for today, plus the usual double dose of double babes and jokes. A little something for everybody. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

-keep

Keep, I can’t believe people send nudes of their wives and girlfriends to you. And yet here we are. -Anonymous

It’s Thursday. 3D printers are one of those technologies that feel like science fiction turned real life—you can design something on a computer and watch it slowly appear layer by layer right in front of your eyes. From custom phone stands and replacement parts to detailed models and even houses. They magically turn ideas into physical objects with practically no middleman. What makes them especially cool is how accessible they’ve become: hobbyists, students, and small businesses can all prototype and create things that used to require expensive factories. It’s basically a mini manufacturing plant sitting on a desk, and the only real limit is your imagination.

This one seriously blew my mind. In the video featured today from the CheezyLabs YouTube channel, they 3D-print a massive 1/6-scale Star Wars X-Wing that comes out to roughly 7 feet long with a 6-foot wingspan. Going that big takes some heavy-duty gear, including an Orangestorm Giga printer, numerous spools of Sunlu 5kg PLA+ filament, and a finish using Rust‑Oleum 2x Stone Grey paint. Check out the video to watch the entire build process—from the graphic model to the final layers of paint—it’s ll there!

-keep