@thepressbox.bsky.social some high quality writing here.

Another key technique: using a coat hanger with pant clips to clip the blackout curtains together. Helps ensure total darkness post sunrise.

How to quietly exit a hotel room without auto slamming:

1: open the door
2: use room key with the door open to engage the exterior handle
3: turn and hold exterior handle
4: manually shut the door after exiting
5: coffee/breakfast in peace

Not completely silent but better than the alternatives

Omg dude where'd you get that

From Flagstaff to Tucson, Bookmans always provides.

A great, obscure find. May you have better success explaining the cultural significance of the Flintstones to your kids than I did with mine.