Book 6/100

I learned a lot reading this book, which says a lot given that I lived through all of this culture and change.

5/100

So well written, and moving. We can all do better, and should.

4/100

As worthwhile for readers as for writers, quite enjoyable.

3/100

A quick read about an admirable and intriguing person who had a very large influence on culture.

3/100

A quick read about an admirable and intriguing person who had a very large influence on culture.

2/100 A short story/novella, a delight nonetheless.

The last few calm days before we go back to the craziness of regular routine.

All the Pocket Notebooks I used in 2025.

1/100 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Borrowed through Libby. Quite enjoyable.

Current status

Out: Field Notes x Wilco Nels Cline & Lawrence Azerrad

In: DDC-054 M x L x B x D Edition (October 2017) (October 2017)

Out: Starbucks Reserve Coffee Origins Latin America

In: Field Notes x Wilco Nels Cline & Lawrence Azerrad

Out: Dialog Notebook #1 👍

In: Starbucks Reserve Coffee Origins Latin America

Get Grandma Pork.

Early morning beach.

Off for the Day does not mean a day off, sadly.

Huntington Beach, California

Spotify:

Apple Music:

US Open of Surfing: Day One

Postcards for my boys. Always.

There are very few things in the computer world that would immediately get me to sit down at my computer, log into my CMS, and post something to this blog. One of these things, however, is a post about the “a” glyph in Apple Notes.

Let me just start by saying that Apple Notes is overall just an amazing tool for a free included app. It works great, it syncs well, and I use it like a virtual filing cabinet. If it’s not in Noteplan, it’s probably in Notes.

Having said that, both the Daring Fireball post on this, and the Engadget post it refers back to, are spot on. It’s an odd decision that Apple seems strangely committed to.

An understatement to say that a lot has happened since my last post. Be kind to yourself and others.

I just returned home from Hawaii, my second work trip of the year already, and I leave on another one on Monday. I don’t seem to managing the jet lag well this time. I was in Hawaii for a whole week, and still haven’t recovered from the red eye I flew home.

A couple of things I have been enjoying.

Last year, I purchased a Canon Ivy 2 printer. It’s a small printer that connects to your phone, and prints on sticker paper. I have been adding a picture to a Hobobichi Hon every day this year so far, and have really been enjoying the process, as well as the results. The prints are a little dark, the quality isn’t perfect, but it’s fun to pick an image every day. Honestly, perfect for travel, but the proprietary paper isn’t cheap.

I thought I had previously read Red Rising but it turns out I hadn’t, and I completely loved this book, the universe building, and the characters. Highly recommend if you are into Science Fiction and/or Roman influenced culture. I’m reading the second book now, and will probably just power through the whole set while I travel. Side note that I love my Kindle Colorsoft.

No excuses, I’ve been pretty bad at updating over the last few months. Here’s an Autumn Edition of the Weekly Bump, and maybe it should be call Seasonal Bump but I’m stubborn.

I continue to mend from the spinal surgery I had in May. I’ve now been cleared to do whatever I want, but some days, it still hurts. I’m slowly adding things like rowing and pushups to my routine.

I voted Monday. Please vote. 🇺🇸

Some things I’ve been enjoying.

Loving my new iPhone 16 Pro. I went down a size from the Max to the regular sized pro phone this year, and so far I like it. I was using the Apple Silicon case but now have settled on this Native Union case. This case has a nice tactile feel, and the angle of the cutouts for the Camera Control is pleasing and very usable.

This autumnal candle is both inexpensive and enjoyable. I have burned it so much that it’s almost gone.

This Lake Como video is a place of peace playing over my desk here in Decatur. I do mute the music, sometimes.

We attended Landlocked this weekend, I think our third year in a row. Tickets sold out in less than an hour. Oysters were eaten, a spicy tostada from Gene’s was spicy, and many boat drinks and beers were enjoyed. Great to be able to support Oyster South while having so much fun.

Like so many others, I have been using (and paid for) Croissant. It allows me to post to all three of the post-Twitter platforms I have been using. Very easy to setup, use, and well designed. I do hope for, and request, iPad support.