Chris Giddings

Chris Giddings

Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Crazy about video games, tea, technology, baseball, and learning things.
Feb
09
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Book Review: Pipeline to Power

This popped up on my Audible.com recommendations list, and it seemed like a timely and interesting read about graft and corruption in the judicial selection process, though it took a couple of years to produce.
2 min read
Feb
02
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What's In a Basic Loose Tea Kit

As I have started TeaTok Tuesdays (LIVE at 8:00 PM US ET), two of the most frequent questions have been: "How do I brew loose-leaf tea?" and "What do I need to do that?"
9 min read
Jan
05
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Book Review: Palaces For The People

I found myself excited through this book. The author, Eric Klinenberg, paints a vivid and expressive overview of the need for social infrastructure such as libraries, community centers, pools, parks, and more.
3 min read
Jan
03
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TikTok LIVE Schedule

I have begun live-streaming on TikTok. I plan on streaming regularly, five days a week (Tuesday through Saturday).
2 min read
Dec
13
GiddyUp Subscriber Content Poll (Jan 2024)

GiddyUp Subscriber Content Poll (Jan 2024)

1 min read
Dec
08
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All's quiet ...

This week, there is not much to add regarding personal explorations, book reviews, or entertainment. I've been a little quiet while adjusting to a new job, and the previous three months were an empty void of unemployment.
3 min read
Dec
01
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My 2024 Reading List

With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us in the US, it's time for me to post my reading list for the upcoming year.
4 min read
Nov
29
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Microcivilization - a review

Microcivilization is an interesting game. My friends all know I love a good simulation game, especially if I get to build something, perhaps a city, colony, or civilization.
4 min read
Nov
27
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My Top 5 Reads of 2023

Although the year is not yet over, this post briefly introduces my five favorite books from my 2023 reading list.
4 min read
Nov
20
Book Review: 19 Lessons on Tea

Book Review: 19 Lessons on Tea

19 Lessons On Tea provides a concise and straightforward accounting of various introductory tea-related topics, from defining what tea is to differences in brewing styles and product types (bagged vs loose) and related terminology.
2 min read