Yeah, slate gray is my go-to for that same reason. It has enough depth to feel cozy but none of that harsh blue light you get from darker shades. I use it for my e-reader background and it just feels easier when you're staring at screens all evening. Ever try that combo with a warm cream text? It adjusts for different lighting so well.

Carve a simple shape next to the painted blaze. A triangle or square works. The paint will fade or wash off, but the carved symbol stays. I’ve had to re-mark local trails this way after heavy storms.

Those constant strikes can get rhythmic (like @the_tyler's uncle's shop) which some brains oddly latch onto.

My buddy Mark does construction bidding and lost a big warehouse job last month. His manual spreadsheet had lumber prices from three weeks prior, but the winning bid used a live AI tracker that caught a price jump the morning bids were due. He said it felt like showing up to a race with a bicycle when everyone else had a sports car. The company that won just had more current data without all the frantic phone calls.