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The Measure of Mayhem

  • Mitch Smith

Mitch Smith

Feb 3, 2026 • 5 min read
Image of two machinist's calipers. The calipers are bright metal, slightly rusted, and appear against a black background.
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All of Ours

All of Ours

Hundreds of thousands of stars are crammed together in that one spot, each seemingly fighting for elbow room among its brethren. At the center of the clot, the stars are packed so closely together that you can't find any black sky between them. It's like an
Jan 27, 2026 5 min read
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Look Long, Look Deep

Look Long, Look Deep

hidden adjective 1 : being out of sight or not readily apparent: CONCEALED 2 : OBSCURE, UNEXPLAINED, UNDISCLOSED | hidden motives It was out there somewhere. IC 342: the "Hidden Galaxy." On my home turf I spend a lot of time at the edge of a field observing a small bit
Jan 13, 2026 7 min read
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