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Michael Blair

Hey Mae, I have a Navajo recipe for a lamb stew with blue corn dumplings. I usually by the neck from the butcher cause there's a lot of meat left on it and the bones add a lot of flavor. The dumplings thicken it up good and proper too. If you want the recipe just let me know. Thanx for all the work you do.

Bruce Brodnax

So funny! My ex is from the Mediterranean, yet *loathes* lamb. Me, the "so 'murrican he thinks corn is a vegetable" has always loved the stuff, despite being an *extraordinarily* picky eater as a munchkin!

Bruce Brodnax

I thought it was the hat that kept them hooked? Silly me...

Bruce Brodnax

Nasalcrom. Histamine blocker. It's old tech now so you can get it OTC [Pro Tip: the only difference btw the drugs that used to be prescrip & are now OTC is the OTC ones are 1/2 the dosage of the old prescrip version. Had a pharmacist share that w/ me once years ago & I haven't OD'd yet on OTC meds...] Anyway, my doc prescribed me Nasalcrom back in the '90s and it was the 1st time I ever got thru an allergy season w/o positively wanting to lock myself inside a clean room for months on end. Y'all will feel like your eyes are *just* wanting to start itching, and *just* almost about to sneeze, but no actual full-on itching or sneezing required. It was a god-send... But you've got to be able to spray schmutz up your nose; had an ex who would never use it for that reason. "If that's the case, I got nuthin!! Suffer on..." might have something to do w/ why she's an ex... X-D

Bruce Brodnax

I hate you. Hate you bonus for your handle too! X-D

Bruce Brodnax

Get an air rifle and put up a range in your basement [or is that where the studio is?] Yeah, it's not going to be as good a break as a day at the range w/ the KT SUB2K of Destiny, but you can sneak in a quick 5 mins of target practice every now & again to calm the nerves w/o waking the neighbors. Just an idea. STAY WELL, you will NOT be forgiven if you come down w/ the Kung Flu!

Bradwan

Have you thought about asking Lindybeige for business advice. I've been writing a funding bid and e-mailed him with a suggestion, possibly with sponsorship if we got approved. He phoned me and we talked for an hour. He learned about the history of wool and I learned about how his funding works. He has a company managing his sponsorship, and I am sure he would happily give you a run down. You have the talent to write a script linking the Great Courses Plus to whatever gun you'd be talking about. We probably can't afford to sponsor Lloyd, but he'll do the video if I do the research.

Bradwan

That's shish kebab, not sick as the spel chequer would have it.

Bradwan

I never realised lamb was a 'odd' meat in the US. Roast lamb was a Sunday staple in the UK, and all the curry houses traditional used it (or mutton if they're any good) as standard meat, because Hindu's and Muslim's could both eat it. Probably the easiest way to start on lamb is with a sick kebab

Garrett Schneider

I would throw so much money at a C&Rsenal made library. Quite frankly I think it would be a runaway hit, especially given how popular Headstamps are.

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Mae Responding: Thank you and also that sounds AMAZING! I haven't tried my hand at lamb in the kitchen yet, aside from just some ground lamb with a turkish twist to it, but I don't count that. I need to, lamb is just so damn tasty. The link is the discord icon at the bottom of the C&Rsenal page: https://candrsenal.com/

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Mae Responding: Link icon is at the bottom of the C&Rsenal website. https://candrsenal.com/

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Mae Responding: Damn, thank you! Hope you and yours have a delicious and restful turkey day as well! I'm making a few things, but the most important food is the deviled eggs. Othais is a sucker for a decent deviled egg.

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Mae Responding: Some of the most exciting moments on this show for me have been finding out better ways of doing things. Sometimes it reduces the workload, sometimes it's the opposite, but the latter by no means has ever been a deterrent. We're going to keep improving come hell or high water.

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Mae Responding: And then war were declared again.

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Mae Responding: Oi, I better not find out you've been spending too much money on us and not eating right or something like that. I find out and I'ma give you the look I give to Othais when he's on hour 8 at his desk and forgot to beverage himself that day. You take care of you, we'll entertain you as best we can.

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Mae Responding: I always hope what we do inspires others to continue the search for more knowledge on these firearms as well because sometimes it feels like we've barely scratched the surface. My goal is to one day be able to take enough off his plate that he can start his own books.

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Mae Responding: They come for the history, but stay for the beard.

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Mae Responding: Seriously we can't thank you guys enough. When we first started the show I never would've thought it would've been this loved by this many people. Ya'll are awesome!

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Mae Responding: Oh no, you're getting your videos and usual shenanigans from us. That we insist on!

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Mae Responding: Sometimes I make him go outside for a walk just to make sure he sees the sun that day (or moon depending).

Bradwan

I managed to sort out my compost heaps, wash my hands, cook lamb roasted with wine in a Yorkshire pudding and finish the bottle, and it still hasn't finished. I've up\ed to almost 5 whole English Pounds. Worth every penny. And yes, a link to discord please. And it's still going!

Alex

There's much mention of Discord in the podcasts, where is the link?

Andy Oshea

Hey guys, hope you are all doing ok!! Love what you do, and just upped my uber donor amount to $30 to help with the rising cost of ammo, hope this helps, God bless and have a restful and peaceful turkey day!

Jackson Darr

Yep, they're the reason that I own my Remington 1917.

Jackson Darr

Othais, you, Mae, and the rest of the team deliver value that is more than worth what I pay y'all. By all means, keep improving the show when and where you can, but don't worry, I'm more than getting my money's worth.

Christopher Dooley

I've worked for 15 years in public informal education/resource interpretation in museums and parks, and I'll echo what others have said above; I really appreciate your commitment to finding and compiling and presenting the best available information about these guns. More importantly, I LOVE the way you discuss the technical, economic, political, and personal influences that all have to come together for a certain gun with certain features to get into the hands of soldiers in a certain country. Any one of those aspects, presented without context, would be pretty boring and paint and incomplete picture, but all together, presented in your style that is detailed but not too deep in the weeds, and earnest without being too serious, is fantastic and entertaining even to those who may not have a particular interest in the guns themselves.

Mustafa's Fleas

A most kind and sincere thanks to you, Mae as well as the entire cast of misfits that have dedicated their time, efforts and lives to that nebulas and wonderful world we've all come to love, known very simply as... C&Rsenal!!!

Mr. Lee

I can't say how much I appreciate the shows ethic to presenting credible information. The presentation makes it perfect for watching in mixed company, a great bonus. Now sit down for a sandwich and a good bourbon, call that your christmas vacation, and get back at it, there's still a ways to go before peace were declared.

Chris Marchi

Thank you for what you are giving to us all- Freedom

David Axel Hansen

I was introduced to the mechanics of firearms by Forgotten Weapons, but I've learned to love the history of them here. Thank you all.

Quinn Monnin

Tuesday’s when an episode drops is must see tv for me. Keep up the great work!

RitalinGamer

As someone who loves both history and firearms, the work you do is Important. Through all the hell of 2020 - being furloughed, moving, losing my day job- I never stopped supporting y'all, because it matters.

Michael K Jones

If it helps you people are the reason that I own a M1917 "Eddystonne" and that I'll be shooting a classic battle rifle match this coming weekend.

John Stucchi

Thanks for the good work. I gained much from your dedication to the history of the guns. Your videos make them even more interesting.

Steve Knopf

We do appreciate your efforts, (patiently awaiting m1911)

Wayne Moyer

I am so sorry for taking so long to reply. This is Nebula https://watchnebula.com Some of the Youtube channels that I watch are creating content over here because Youtube can't cut it off. It is also linked to another documentary service called Curiosity Stream. Mustard has a channel here now. The Great War has a channel here as well. I think it is $25 a year but I got it for $17 because there was a 25% off deal when you did the /channel names. That was for both Nebula and Curiosity Stream. I don't know what the revenue sharing is like. You may still talk to Jesse over at The Great War and he could probably fill you in.

Garrett Schneider

*Being

Garrett Schneider

Bring an engineer like I am, I am always interested in the mechanical complexities of the machines we surround ourselves with; firearms being no exception. For me, not only how they did it, but WHY they do things a certain way, can only be found looking at the history that lead up to it. Your depth and knowledge has been an inspiration to my own living history projects and displays. Keep it up I'm always surprised and intrigued to see what is next!

James Jackson

Just remember, just because you don't care does not mean that you are “Burnt-Out”, it’s when you Don’t-Care! that you don't care, is when you have a problem. You have not achieved this point yet. You have a passion which you have managed to turn into a publicly acclaimed educational & entertaining venue, to the point that I am willing to give you money. (No small feat in itself.) Some words which may resonate with you. "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt - You will find all those shotguns, and clay throwers. AND always remember, it could be worse . . . . you could be on recruiting duty. Smile, and push forward. jrj

Bradwan

PS. I was talking to a friend on the telephone very recently, and got him to look up your channel. I urged him to check the 'Thanks' videos first, but they are weirdly hard to find on your site. He's interested in history, but not in guns, but I know he'll be drawn in by your film making abilities; and once he has warmed to your style he'll end up watching a dozen hours of Mannlichers; it's what I did.

Bradwan

Oh bollocks to fiscal proprietary! I have just increased my support to three whole British Pounds. You are lucky that you caught me at the correct stage of drunkeness; the stage where I start writing long and complicated words and spending money; but you would be worthy of support regardless.

joseph howerton

if yall need a cabin to disappear to for a few days I can hook you up :D

Doug G

I wouldn't be here without your constant fight against the hierarchy of YouTube. I love all that you do, though i may not comment much. You have expanded my love of guns, the history, the use, the preception and the consideration of them as a tool and not a political statement. As my father said to me, keep fighting the good fight. If you know in your heart, that you are doing good, then you know that people follow your example.

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I promise we are worse than we look. I just know when to shut up, mostly.

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tell her we are sorry about the bank account on gun show day

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I'm not crying, I have allergies...

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Pls do not feed Mae puns. They make her hyper.

gary g. davis

You and your team have produced an excellent body of work. My wife and I are happy to be able to support it in our small way. Take a breather we're not going anywhere.

Alex

I'd understand perfectly if you told us you needed some down time and we didn't get any videos in December. Take care of yourselves.

Kevin R

Keep up with the great work.

Henry Case

Thank you for your service

Robert Fiegel

I've found that fondling a rifle helps. :-) No purpose for repair or other productivity, just making love to furniture and hardware. I'm just another one who is happy you are here.

Robin Roberts

Othais, do take care of yourself. I know it seems like the audience is insatiable and demanding. Burning out does not benefit you or us. Besides, we are scared of Mae.

azorahai1526

You make incredible content, but sometimes you need to take a break. I think we would all understand.

Tristan Gledhill

Keep up the excellent work, Othais and Mae! You've all put in a lot of time and effort and deserve the support.

Lynn Phillips

I agree with the folks that say they look forward to updates of any kind from C&Rsenal. You guys are some of the most sane people out there in social media (which is rare). I find that I get something out of every session you publish. I hope to have time to get into the shotgun series if I can make time. PS- I like the audio only stuff because I can listen to it at the gym- good for mind and body!

Adam Chang

We all struggle from time to time. That's why they rest of us are here to pick you up. We are here for you because we believe in you.

Chairman

"Churchill, It's my show."

michael mckechnie

Been watching since the beginning. History and guns.....what's not to like?! And my wife watches with me just because of Mae. Thanks!

Andrew Smelser

I legitimately have something to look forward to each week because of C&Rsenal. Not only that, but I have honestly learned so much from you guys. I think I speak for a lot of folks when I say we love y'all and the excellent work you do!

Michk

You're one of a kind! Greetings from Poland!

Shawn Black

We can agree that we all get that way from time to time. For me the obscure history and snippets of information you provide is what helps me. So thank you.

'General' Dipper

Being technical you may struggle with this compliment: character matters. I appreciate the hard graft that goes into being factually accurate and complete. But the reason I became a patreon is that you two deliver the information in a really polite and friendly way which inspires me to improve how I work describing things to other people. Plus you are a great example of perseverance and initiative in general. Mix all that together and you happen to be good ambassadors for firearms enthusiasm and engineering and science. So... keep it up.

Eric Mueller

Like the point-blank range you've explained so well, I don't think you should mess with the cartridge. You and the Team have an impressive trajectory. ✌

Jonathan Birkeland

Keep up the excellent work and know that your work is appreciated. For every person saying thank you here there are a thousand others who are thinking it and feeling it every time they watch an episode. You do the collector and firearms community a great service, for which you should feel great pride. Semper Fi.

Wayne Dygert

I consider my paltry monetary contribution to be money well spent.

Benjamin de Groot

That things goes both ways. Seeing what y'all have done with C&Rsenal in a way helps me to cling on to hope that I will one day realize my own dreams in research. In the meantime, having something on tuesdays to mark at least some point in the week and give me something to look forward to helps immensely. Y'all are earning the support you're getting twice over.

Jack - Cartridge_Gram

We love you Big man keep it up

Matteo Manino

Thank You. Your work is amazing.

James Healy

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Minion

Mae, thanks for continuing to channel your inner Dino Girl, in response to Beardy's vain attempts to keep you on topic. Beer's in the fridge.

Minion

Man, what you and the rest of the crew have managed to do over the last couple of years is just gobsmacking. As always mate, love your work.

Tiger in man's clothing

Welcome.

Tacky Shorts

Oh stahp

C&Rsenal

Honestly I'm just not looking to take a break. What I'd really like is to finally see that growth manifest. We were so, so close to hiring one more person pre-covid. If we could just get the big fund raisers back in service we could spin up some more content and really expand.

C&Rsenal

I'll give it a watch!

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https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgsh42 Never look back.

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Our bad

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Nope, what's Nebula?

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Thanks for sharing that!

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no u

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Freedom!

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Nice find.

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Not going to lie, hearing other people are as often frustrated as I am makes me feel a bit less like I'm messing it up.

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Godspeed.

Greg Cooke

I really don't know others in my social circle who have my love of historic firearms. Your work provides an ongoing connection that helps me stay connected to my collecting passion, as well as my understanding of the incredible history behind these weapons. From what I've read above, no one really cares if you miss a deadline. They care about you, Mae and the commitment that you have to an interest and past time that we all love. We've all been discouraged these last months. But what keeps us going are our friends, family and folks like you. Take a break, take a breath and know that we're all out here appreciating both of you, the rest of the crew, what you do. So, we all look forward to your next episode...whenever it comes.

C&Rsenal

Not a chance! If I took a break now the bottom would fall out for sure.

Seagunner

Keep on grinding!

Andrey Gardner

Glad to know that his is a bilateral relationship and you love us back. Look forward to hearing the full story of what brought that on and how you got over it in Unloaded. I do no think telling you to take a rest will work, as you will only stress out about falling behind... However, even commercial shows have behind the scenes episodes, so maybe working vacation to make a Primer on the history of C&Rsenal is due? Or this all a convoluted way of saying you need some “Robozveri,” possibly of the dinosaur variety if Leapin’ Lizard does not cut it, for your Battle Beast collection so you can… make a video about them... after much in depth research of the play test variety?

Jon Allen

Five bucks a month for the most exhaustively-researched and beautifully-photographed firearms rabbit hole of all firearms rabbit holes? Seems like a bargain to me. Take your time and keep up the good work, we'll be here.

You and Mae have provided, and continue to provide, countless of us the ability to embrace what we love, and we love you guys for that. Keep your chin up pal, and keep doing what you do. Thank.

Adam Junemann

Thank you for your application of us. I know we have emailed back and forth about hobbies so I think there's a couple of u-tube channels you could watch while you work and relax your mind. First is Transformers Basics they break everything down and even talk about the Go Bots. Second is Star Trek Online Certifiable Ingame which is someone playing the online game and explaining each chapter and how it fits into the Star Trek cannon. Gives how it fits into the different shows. I have played the game on Xbox its fun but I also enjoyed learning more about the game from another prospective. Hope you try them out and they can help with the mind blocks or even take you away from reality for a little.

Biggles

Your work does more to shed light on history than most history books do. Yes, it's through the lens of small arms development, but we study ancient civilisations the same way. You're not just making entertaining content, you're documenting history. You're absolute bloody champions. Deadset legends - We're lucky to be able to help you.

TwentythreePER

Don’t ever change

PHILLIP DOUBLE U

Takes some time for yourselves. You all have earned it. My supervisor at work told me when I was stressed out “Do not fear Monday, there will always be more Mondays. You cannot stress about what will come, because it has not happened yet.”

Spankenheim

Part of what makes the content so compelling is that you guys clearly love what you do. We deeply appreciate getting a glimpse into and an ability to share in your passion. Thanks so much for what you do. Its a privilege to be involved in some small way.

Arlen P Solem

You are appreciated. Thanks

Private Jo-n-es

All the thanks in the world to y'all for creating such an amazing show and being a great example in the community

David

We all need a break from time to time, or a moment to step back and reset, or just to vent. The amount of care, passion and energy you put into the channel is obvious and so, so appreciated, but please take care of yourselves too. Get out on the motorcycle, or go shoot some stuff and leave the camera at home, or do something else you enjoy. Don’t wear yourselves out for our sake.

Upside-down Hat IV

Thank you Othias! I treasure your content above all others, so hearing you thanking me for the act of enjoying your hard work feels great!

Chairman

You guys make some of the best historical gun content. You put the "History Channel" to shame.

Cody Jemes

We appreciate y’all’s tireless effort to provide some excellent content.

Gary A

I love your content and wonder sometimes how you manage it all . The quality of your videos is top notch and your effort is greatly appreciated. My problem is I see weapons that I can't resist and it's killing my retirement fund.

DanGodofThunder

<3

Halldor Arnarson

You guys are certainly more than welcome. Be safe and thank you for your wonderfull show. It's been a wonderfull expirience for me as a history fan, and hope to see more, but your own health, both mental and physical, obviously comes first. Yours truly Halldor aka Lafeel

Andrew Bethards

You’re a cool dude doing great work, I love supporting you being able to do something you love!, even if it’s hard!

Timothy Billow

You guys are amazing and we love your show. If you need anything let us know. Delay an episode if you need a break, we will understand. Stay happy and stay healthy

Richard Schmidt

No, thank you guys. Your show has inspired a never-ending passion to collect, read, and learn about these old guns. You have my utmost gratitude, and I hope one day I can buy the team multiple beverages of the adult type.

Cobra Commander

Thank you everyone at C&Rsenal. I believe what you give in your time, research, organization, demonstrations, can never be fully quantified with money. Be damned our modern world. If appreciation could pay bills, I'd be your permanent benefactor.

Joseph Corsei

Welcome.

Wayne Moyer

I'm just grateful that your still doing what you're doing. I'm a lurker here and don't say much but I have been on your patreon for awhile. I'm a history nut and got into firearms by way of military aviation history. Which is why I really enjoy the indepth knowledge that you share. Have you talked to Nebula yet? What you all do would seem to fit the long form content they do.

Lemonjellow

No need for the thank you... honestly... I know my presence alone inspires greatness! 🤣

Gary Newman

I hope all is well. Thanks for what y’all do. It’s absolutely amazing content made by an amazing group. Thanks again

David Axel Hansen

Glad to be of some service.

Matt Haught

You folks do outstanding work and it makes my day whenever I see a new video posted.

Grumpy Badger

Also...I transferred recently, but my previous Coast Guard unit was located on Rock Island Arsenal and I used to see a street sign for Buffington St. everyday on base, it was cool knowing who he was because of your videos.

AyeBraine

Don't despair, please don't overstretch; as long as you're doing what you feel right, it'll come out right at least in some respect - and very probably in the form of support from your audience, too. Good intelligent people are not rare, but aren't common either; still, those with a will to create something is truly a rarity: feel good about it.

Peter Starr

And thank you for your splendid show! I'm happy to directly support something I value.

Luke Telling

Thank you to y’all at C&Rsenal. You’re work is entertaining as well as educational in subjects that are not often looked at on YouTube. Keep up the good work and take some time for yourselves as well. Everyone’s time in this world is temporary so even if you take pride and enjoy what you do take some time for a recharge and come back at it with more energy. We love you all. <3

Tacky Shorts

Those days (and multiple days) come. And the nice thing is, they will go. We're so grateful for your work, and we give a hoot about y'all as well, so take care of yourselves!

Dan Schneider

Its such a great channel. Hours of entertainment for me, I'm a history nerd when it comes to firearms. I binged watched every episode twice when I was quarantined with the bug in May. Got ne through the sickness and insanity of two weeks of being stuck in a house in commiefornia....thank God I dont live there anynore and got to go back home.

alphawhiskey

We’re here for ya.

Sopwith Cameltoe

Interactive Primers. Now we get to pull the trigger for the live fire segments. Yay!

Sabertooth88

You and your team deserve all the credit in the world. The quality of work is always excellent and very entertaining. Thanks for being a very needed pick-me-up every two weeks (or more frequent with unloaded too haha)

David Hemsath

Thank you, Mae, Bruno and all your team for what you do — from one of your legion of less-determined idiots.

Grumpy Badger

Your videos have provided me with numerous hours of entertainment and education. You and Mae (and the folks behind the scenes) are awesome. I recently bought a Savage 1907 due in part to your video on them. Thanks to you I knew that the lanyard loop meant that its highly likely to be a French or Portuguese model.

Old Man Winter

Keep on keeping on

Stephen Bukowsky - Blind Squirrel Enterprises

Just so you know, the complaining about the trials and tribulations of making the show is probably my favorite part of the podcasts, so by all means feel free to vent!

Jordan Wagner

We truly appreciate your efforts, you guys kept me sane during long nights feeding newborn twins and washing bottles, long live CandRsenal.

Chris Stochaj

Thank you guys, it’s made working from home bearable this year

DamageReport

You're doing awesome work, thanks for making it in spite of the strain!

David Grunt

Thank you for all your efforts!

Carson Mentzer

Thank you Othias, for everything you do for us patrons. Frustration and just getting stuck is a part of life, and we all need a break sometimes to clear our heads and attack the problem from a fresh perspective.