I would go to whatever art supply store that's parked itself near your local university and choose from their selection

They had style back then

https://imgur.com/a/0pZbDr2

I've had one for maybe a decade. Love it and the filters rarely need replacement. Just be aware that the filtration is slow. It might not keep up with your needs if your family demands a lot of filtered water. That said I've seen one of their larger ones in use as a customer dispenser at a coffee shop so apparently it met that demand.

Rancourt & Co.

Might be worth noting that a fan with a down rod might involve a slightly different disassembly. I've installed several ceiling fans but I've never had high enough ceilings to have a down rod as part of the picture.

Sorry, I'm understanding now that you are replacing a ceiling fan light combo with just a light. I think what you'll find is very simple wiring and no extra wires because the current fixture operates on one switch.

Game plan: Turn off power to the fixture at the breaker box.

Disassemble the current fixture before removing it from the ceiling. This means removing the ceiling fan blades, any lightbulb cover(s) & lightbulbs, probably nothing more.

Unscrew the fixture from the ceiling and carefully pull it off the ceiling mount so the wires are exposed. You might see a small hook on the ceiling mount that allows you to hang the fixture from it from a hole at the top of the fixture (maybe a screw hole or other hole in the rim of the top of the fixture). If you see that, hang the fixture from it to free your hands. If you don't see it, you might want a helper so you don't have to balance the fixture in one hand while working the wires with the other.

Use an electrical tester to run over the wires and make sure there's no current going through them.

Take pictures of the existing wiring. Carefully note which colors from the ceiling fan are twisted to what colors of wires from the house wiring. If you are confused at this point you might want to stop here, post your pictures in a new thread and ask any questions you have.

Do you have the fan instructions?

Your question isn't clear enough for anyone to give wiring advice. You haven't described what wires you're looking at either from the existing wiring or your fan.

Check out some local businesses that make use of blenders and ask what they're using. They might be commercial grade blenders that are too expensive but maybe you'll get some good suggestions.

BIFL is probably not the best place for advice on a bicycle when there are a lot of bicycle specific subs out there that can help you out. A quality bike should be BIFL anyway, with proper maintenance and occasional replacement of worn or damaged parts.

From what you say it sounds like you have a lot of research to do because some of what you present seems to conflict with your intended usage. You don't need any shock absorbers if you're rarely leaving the road. A road bike is generally built for speed and is great for getting around but it sounds like you want to travel and if that means carrying a heavy load most modern road bikes will be unstable under weight. A straight bar might be preferable to a dropbar but that depends on usage and comfort. On a long ride dropbars offer better variety of hand positions that you can switch to for comfort. Straight bars let you sit more upright for better visibility in traffic but there's less repositioning you can do if you start to ache from being in one position.

You might check in with r/bicycletouring or r/bikepacking for advice on a bike you can travel with but that's versatile enough for your other needs. Personally I ride a heavy, steel framed touring bike (a type of road bike) that's slow as fuck around the city but serves me well on bike camping trips. You might prioritize speed a little more than I do.

You'll never regret the money you spend on a bike as long as you use it and love it. You do not need to spend a ton. Many high end expensive components are actually less rugged because they are very lightweight and built for speed.

The used market can be a great way to get on a starter bike but be wary. There are a lot of scammers and thieves who will talk a good game to someone who doesn't know entirely what they're looking for. A used bike from a reputable shop can be a safer option.

I suggest getting on a lot of bikes for test rides before making a decision. Fit and comfort are very important. I rode every touring bike in my size available to test ride within an hour of me before pulling the trigger and I'm glad I did.

I've had pairs of Eccos. Comfortable shoes but they won't last any longer than the others.

I have a Wustoff 6" chef knife and a Shun 8". Both are great but the Shun seems to hold its edge better

As someone who lives three blocks from a Harbor Freight I can tell you that you can sell people literal landfill and they will buy it if it's half the price of the competitor.

Not sure they have the style you're looking for but I like Sunday Afternoons. Lifetime guarantee, discreet logo.

https://sundayafternoons.com/collections/mens-winter-hats

Their own statement on sustainability & labor practices:

https://sundayafternoons.com/pages/beyond-the-brim

Mine are like new after 4 years. I've recommended them here before and someone commented that the current Zion II is less rugged. I have 2 pairs and a more recent purchase of the Vaha pants and all have been very good quality so I'm a fan of Prana but can't comment on the latest version.

Take a look at Prana Stretch Zion. They're my adventure pants but they might fit the bill.