Blog
an Insightful journey? page 9
What we use to call a blog in the early 2000s – a mix of food, drinks, life events, travel and interests from Zachary Martz.
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Coffee blooming
A quiet weekend pour-over coffee bloom by the window, with steam, sunlight, and a playful Disney mug turning routine into a ritual.
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After the storm
After the storm: soft sun through a window, calm water beyond, and a quiet indoor pause that turns staying home into a moment of reflection.
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Happy Bunny Day
Celebrate Bunny Day in Animal Crossing with pastel eggs, drifting balloons, and a quiet spring moment on the island.
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Good Morning Thursday
Good Morning Thursday from an unmade bed and a calm river view—quiet light, simple routines, and a slow start to the day.
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Goodnight Tuesday
Goodnight Tuesday: a warm lamp glows on a side table, turning a quiet apartment corner into a calm end-of-day ritual at home.
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Good Morning Wednesday
A quiet Wednesday by the window—plants on the sill, soft light on the Hudson, the Palisades steady in the distance.
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Day 1 living on Dysontopia Island
Day 1 on Dysontopia Island in Animal Crossing: a quiet first night in a glowing tent, lantern light, soft sounds, and new beginnings.
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Love in any weather on Dysontopia
A quiet Animal Crossing moment on Dysontopia: two neighbors sit back-to-back in the rain, showing love that lasts in any weather.
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Sweet potato chips with Cornwall salt
Sweet potato chips finished with Cornwall sea salt—thin, crisp slices with a caramelized edge and a clean, mineral bite.
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Festival Fun Forever, my own Pride 2020
In the virtual world of Animal Crossing, Festival Day is one of the most exciting events of the year! Pride 2020 was cancelled…
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Cooking class Hartz Style
A quiet look at Cooking class Hartz Style: simple chicken, greens, and shared table moments that make a meal feel like home.
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My new snazzy sweater
A quiet reflection on a new blue-pattern knit sweater—soft, genderless, and winter-ready—plus how small comforts can shift a day.