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Project Hail Mary, 2026 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday April 4, 2026.
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I’m definitely not sick. The chills and aches are because I’m having so much fun being awake at 3am …
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One good thing to come out of 2026 is new U2 music: they just released another EP called Easter Lily …
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I really admire Mexico’s ability to jump on a trend and get it to all the small markets so …
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Coco, 2017 - ★★★★
Watched on Tuesday March 31, 2026.
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Looks like Ecamm Live (now just named Ecamm) just added dual format streaming support so you can do …
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Train Dreams, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday March 28, 2026.
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Take out only edition of my #Selfie a day (ish) for a year, day 220, Mar 27, 2026 edition.
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“Forever” live from Fenway Park. Send.
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Even Old Testament God is against Ai.
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I love this integration between Ghost and Transistor for private, members-only podcasting.
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I just saw the dog stub his paw on one of his toys while walking across the rug, and it was kinda …
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I don’t know why #Fortnite / Epic Games are struggling to pay their bills when they’ve …
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For today’s internet argument, could we discuss whether humans have too many teeth? I feel like we …
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Sometimes I need to lay on the floor and stare at the ceiling. Neville refused to cooperate and join …
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What if instead of snowing tonight… it didn’t?
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I really hope some things just work out™ this week.
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I finally ordered a switch (not the fun kind) and some network cables to wire in my Mac Studio, …
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A snoring dog, coffee, and a book to pretend to read while my phone scrolls through the doom. …
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Aw dang it I wore a spring jacket to a hockey game that’s at a very not spring feeling barn. 🥶 …
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I think I understand the appeal of Arc Raiders now after experiencing this insane zip line 😜 …
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Nodding along with Dave: People are not friction: I think it’s a dangerous place to be when we …
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Me: I can’t believe I’ve got the same Final Cut Pro app on my computer they use to make …
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The Camp Kadesh board living out this meme. Such a foot gun. www.cbc.ca/news/cana… …
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“Can you believe Trump said…” ✋ Let me stop you right there. We’ve been …
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Before + after a #haircut for today’s selfie. Selfie a day for a year, day 212, Mar 19, 2026 …
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I’m headed to Costco, anybody need anything?
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Hello from my spring office where I monitor a pump in our window well in between editing podcasts. …
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I sent out my weekly (ish) newsletter this morning. You can read it here and subscribe while …
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Back for a fun late night at the rink again. They won so we continue on later this week. #Selfie a …
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A #Fortnite humblebrag: I pulled off an epic revive of my teammates and narrowly escaped getting …
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Am I truly overwhelmed or do I just have one meeting on my calendar and it irrationally stresses me …
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I’m currently at chapter 3 of The Way of Kings. Apparently it’s a 45hr audio book so I think I still …
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Caught a Blades game tonight against the Swift Current Broncos. They ended up losing in overtime but …
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Happy “Porch Light” single by Noah Kahan release day to all who celebrate. …
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“I’m not a violent person but I make things with aggression
I’m not a violent person but …
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Please clap: I managed to run the scoreboard and not make any game stopping mistakes. 😮💨 (oh and …
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I don’t know how we’ll ever do it, but I really hope we figure out a way to verify that …
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.5 edition for today’s #selfie. It makes my office look even more claustrophobic than it …
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New post on my blog: Voice privacy settings in Fortnite - aka DO YOU KNOW WHO YOUR KIDS ARE TALKING …
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New blog post: Dave Matthews performs songs of protest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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I know it’s complicated and a hard problem to solve, but people needing to camp out under a …
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Somehow 2026 became the year of RSS reader apps, which is a good thing. This week Manton launched …
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So much for manifesting spring earlier - we got a bunch more snow tonight. 😴 Hot take: I’m tired of …
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Manifesting real spring by bbq’ing for supper. #Selfie a day for a year, day 202, Mar 9, 2026 …
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Processing how another kid of mine can turn 16 this week when they’re all little babies still. …
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Demi makes a lot of great points about why you shouldn’t do a podcast 😝 …
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Apparently there was a fight in the game before my son’s game last night. In “C”, no hitting hockey. …
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Alright hockey parents - choose your weapon:
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Parents I’m begging you to not let you 7yo go around telling everyone on voice chat all their …
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I admire Zane Lowe’s attempt to get straight answers out of Bono in this interview from last year. …
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It’s NHL trade deadline day today as teams try to bring in a player or two to help a potential …
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Coach Beard’s mantra: always be reading.🧔📖 #tedlasso
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Michael Lopp has a podcast? And he explains the appeal of Arc Raiders really well in the most recent …
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I always felt like Logan Stanley was the Darnell Nurse of the Winnipeg Jets in that it felt like he …
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Someone designed these in the late 80’s to inflict maximum panic on parents trying to get penalty …
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My kid’s hockey game starts at 9:15pm tonight. At least the rink is so cold that there’s …
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Me if I was on a Apple pundit podcast: “The new MacBook Neo is for the people who buy …
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Noah Kahan writes some beautifully heartfelt music… while also being deeply unserious with his …
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Uber (Dad) for hire. Selfie a day for a year, day 198, Mar 4, 2026 edition. #parenting
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It’s like golf, right? A lower open rate % is a good thing? 😆
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I think Retro is the best Instagram alternative I’ve tried… but I still can’t convince anyone irl to …
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Anyone else trying to use the Raindrop extension in Safari and have to constantly give it approval? …
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New blog post: MacBook Neo
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Neville got up and moved as soon as I took the #selfie. I ruined the nap vibe apparently. Selfie a …
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It’s Tuesday and I’m livestreaming something… Taking a quick #Fortnite break. …
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I (Antigravity) updated my unofficial #PWHL menubar schedule app to automatically refresh on click. …
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I completely forgot to send out my newsletter yesterday. 🤦♂️Will put it together later this morning …
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If you can avert your eyes during the large dong scene and the large man pooping, A Knight of the …
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Gotta bribe him to be in my selfies now. 🐶 #Selfie a day for a year, day 195, Mar 1, 2026 edition.
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Uber driver for a 2 goal scorer tonight. 🏒 #Selfie a day for a year, day 193, Feb 27, 2026 edition.
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I used Antigravity (Google’s AI coding thingy) to build a #PWHL schedule menubar app that …
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Threads is becoming very podcast friendly. I have no idea if they still punish you in the algorithm …
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New blog post: Three nights in Dublin (and no, it’s not my fourth post in a row about U2)
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I’m still laughing at that video of Team USA men’s hockey team eating cold cheeseburgers, Toby Keith …
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Just warmed up enough to cause issues with this stupid window well. Make up your mind winter! …
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There’s so many good lines in Wake Up Dead Man. This is in my top 20. 😆
![A man is sitting with clasped hands, looking to the side, with subtitles reading -I know. -[door opens].](https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1068/2026/7ee9afa651.jpg)
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Psssst! Monday is somehow March 2nd already in case you haven’t looked at a calendar recently.
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Civilization VII for Apple Arcade adds multiplayer. Might have to try this out sometime.
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Some people in a meeting at Meta / Threads decided that 500 “views” on a reply, …
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Just a heads up that #Survivor starts tonight. We rarely get to watch it live these days with kids …
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Do you think Bad Bunny gets a bit of the sads when he sees his daily streaming numbers drop a bit …
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Somebody’s hiding in their crate—with new wooden top fresh from IKEA. #Selfie a day for a year, day …
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New blog post: Yours Eternally Short Film
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“It’s not politics, it’s patriotism baby. We’re just Making America Great …
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In case it’s not obvious, I wouldn’t recommend travelling in and around Saskatoon unless you really …
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This Monday is really trying to Monday: (1) Got the text from kid who I just dropped off at school …
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One reason I think living in Canada is better than the USA is that most of us can’t name the …
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At least after today I can go back to cheering on Hellebuyck again. Hopefully he brings a little of …
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I’m so glad the players get Olympic stuffies to console themselves after the loss. 😊 #gocanadago
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Not the 🥇 we hoped for, but still an incredible game. Well played Team USA. #gocanadago
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Hey CBC get the memo from Canada - we don’t want to see Gretzky during the game. Show parents, show …
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1-1 going into the third. One period to decide it. 😬 Pitter patter let’s get at ‘er! #gocanadago
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See you in 7hrs for the Canada vs USA men’s hockey gold medal game. #gocanadago …
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Ocean's Eleven, 2001 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday February 21, 2026.
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Rivals: The 4 Nations Face-Off, 2026 - ★★★½
Watched on Thursday February 19, 2026.
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If you’re stuck having to listen to American commentators for the USA vs Slovakia men’s …
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Canada vs Finland in the men’s hockey semi-final starts now: gem.cbc.ca/hockey-ca… …
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Which new RSS Reader app is @brentsimmons going to link to tomorrow? He’s had a 3 day streak …
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New blog post: When Did #U2 Get So Political? chrisenns.com/2026/02/w…
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Check out Canada vs USA in women’s hockey starting shortly. Fire up CBC Gem and get Canadian …
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Canada vs USA women’s game for 🥇starts right away. Load up CBC Gem and watch some of the best …
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People who think U2 only ever released “With or Without You” and that one album that …
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A week ago in a lot of Saskatchewan the snow was almost gone and it was shorts weather. 😭 🥶
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Shovelling three times today was probably enough shovelling for the week. Maybe even month. I think …
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One of us is happy about a fresh tapestry of white snow to pee on. #Selfie a day for a year, day …
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The fact that Czechia had 6 players on the ice when they scored against Canada, and nobody noticed …
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New blog post: U2 Releases ‘Days of Ash’ EP #U2
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In Mitch Marner we trust (right Leafs fans? 😆). I’m so glad that ended quickly because I …
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All praise to our lord and savior Nick Suzuki for tying the game at the end of a long shift. …
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More details on “Songs of Ash” on U2songs.com.
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U2 released a new EP called “Days of Ash”… seemingly out of nowhere as far as I …
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Tied is much better than down one headed in to the third period. #GoCanadaGo
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Imagine if there’s enough snow to shut the city down tomorrow AND everyone has to stay home …
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Reunited with our golden doodle monster. 🐶 it’s more difficult to get Neville to pose than our kids …
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Coffee and IKEA kind of day. #Selfie a day for a year, day 181, Feb 15, 2026 edition.
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Pretty Woman, 1990 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday February 14, 2026.
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Send Help, 2026 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday February 13, 2026.
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Taco Shop tacos and 🍺 for my #selfie a day for a year, day 180, Feb 14, 2026 edition. (Not pictured: …
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Chick-fil-a edition of my #Selfie a day for a year, day 179, Feb 13, 2026 project.
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No, I will not be checking out your “Substack”. I don’t tell people to check out …
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There’s something poetic about Team USA hockey having their goals overturned twice by the …
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This is the beautiful view of Italy we get during commercials for the Olympics on CBC Gem. 😍 (they …
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What a goal by Macklin Celebrini. 1-0 Canada after the first. #GoCanadaGo
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Debating which #book to start next: fiction or non-fiction? Selfie a day for a year, day 176, Feb …
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Based on a random sampling of the last few #Fortnite games I’ve played, I think Fortnite might …
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Skipped the weekend #selfies. It’s Monday. Whatcha doin? Selfie a day for a year, day 175, Feb 9, …
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Want me to email you a few links and thoughts (most) Tuesdays? Sign up here and I’ll do just …
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On the one hand, TikTok is a privacy nightmare. But on the other hand, how else would I have been …
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It’s Saturday and I’m livestreaming a bit of #Fortnite since I let you down yesterday by …
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I’d appreciate your support during this difficult time: I fell asleep before doing the …
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Neville’s ready for the weekend. So am I. Selfie a day for a year, day 172, Feb 6, 2026 edition.
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New blog post: Ghost Adds Improved Comment Moderation Dashboard
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If this gets one like* I’m going to sign off work for the day and play some #Fortnite. (*and I …
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Trump CW: At the National Prayer Breakfast the USA’s anointed leader brags about (a) …
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In case no one has told you, I think the Olympics start tomorrow?
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Some sort of bug in #Fortnite where skins aren’t loading so everyone’s running around in default …
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Playing a quick game of #Fortnite to check out the 💙 update: www.chrisenns.com/live
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Happy “gotta clean the dog from head to tail every time he’s outside” season to …
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New blog post: Google Ad Scam on Foreca (and other apps using Google advertisements)
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Civilization VII is on Apple Arcade. On my iPhone 13 Pro it says it’s not compatible, but on …
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In this house we #slurpee when it’s above 0C in February. And we look grumpy while doing it. Selfie …
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New blog post: Everything is Awful And Why Isn’t Anybody Doing Anything About It?
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This post from Dave Rupert on writing the future you want seems like a good (but more difficult) way …
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Am I right in understanding that the US Justice department / government has had access to the …
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Whoever is picking the soundtrack for Fallout season two is doing amazing work.
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New blog post: Wading into the comments on The Great Divide by Noah Kahan #music
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From 1Password’s blog: Don’t use OpenClaw on a work computer.
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Tomorrow is Tuesday which means it’s time for a new newsletter from me to your inbox. Sign up …
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Trying out StoryGraph for a book reading journal. Thank you to whoever recommended The Long Way to a …
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Proud / anxious parenting moment as my oldest flies solo across the country to hang with friends for …
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Post hair-did. Trying my best to match #TedLasso. Selfie a day for a year, day 166, Jan 31, 2026 …
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Check engine oil light came on in my vehicle and it’s like: read the room truck!? There’s a lot …
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Wonder Man, 2026 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday January 30, 2026.
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I published a new YouTube video on my channel for anyone who wants to convert Logic Pro markers to a …
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The wind is still gross out there even though technically it’s warmed up. The eternal winter …
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Meh. Selfie a day for a year, day 164, Jan 29, 2026 edition.
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Why do these launch screens for Pages, Numbers, Keynote, etc. make me feel like I’m on a …
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Life goes by too quickly. One day you wake up and now you’re the parents The Tragically Hip were …
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Just heard about another cool #music web app (via the ShopTalk Show D-d-d-d-d-discord) called Melt …
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If all you’ve ever experienced is Spotify’s interface for uploading #podcast episodes, I …
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Hairdid needed. Selfie a day for a year, day 162, Jan 27, 2026 edition.
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New blog post: Shrinking Season 3 Trailer
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Apple needs find the courage to remove the p0rn app formerly known as Twitter.
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Somehow I’m just learning about Crucial Tracks now. It’s a social site where you get one …
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Sending out my newsletter tomorrow like I do most Tuesdays. Subscribe here if you’d like a …
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Trying out the latest alternative to waves hand at all the things over on Upscrolled. I’m too …
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Spotify is so committed to #podcast hosting that 6 years after buying Anchor for $340 million, they …
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New blog post: A Brief Review of Narco Mennonites
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Despite what you may hear, there are plenty of software developers who aren’t embracing AI tools …
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It’s Sunday and I’m streaming some Fortnite, badly: www.chrisenns.com/live
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Shopping at DollarStore/Tree/Rama(?) for bday presents. Yes - Canadian teens wear a hoodie when …
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That’s a feels like of -52F for those of you living under a dicktator down south.
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If you’re running low on storage, don’t forget to check how many projects #Descript …
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School bus service cancelled for K-8 in Saskatoon, but schools are still open. I get why they don’t …
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Kid getting a hair did. I should’ve got my hair did but there weren’t any openings despite the sign. …
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“I hope you settle down, I hope you marry rich
I hope you’re scared of only ordinary …
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Is there a worse feeling than pouring a bowl of your favorite cereal for a bedtime snack only to …
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Neville is wondering why we’re stopping for pictures when there’s food to be eaten asap. …
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New blog post: Narco Mennonites
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Today’s Emoji game got a little political:
apple.news/JRikYsQh1…
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Hire me to edit your podcasts OR, as part of my growth into new markets, hire me as your token …
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As the only user of my Notion account, I can’t tell you how inspiring it is to get emails from …
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America is such a joke. The only upside in seeing how quickly a country can become the laughing …
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First my “t” key started sticking. Now the “a” key sometimes doesn’t …
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I had 23 things on my to do list today. I got to 6. I might have been a little over ambitious this …
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We’re back to “I can’t feel my face when I’m with (or without) you (outside)” 🎶 weather. 🥶 🇨🇦 Selfie …
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One thing I’ve come to appreciate while trying out #Obsidian (again) is the ability to put a …
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If you use Riverside and also have a password manager that doesn’t seem to be popping up as …
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Apple had courage in 2016 to remove the headphone jack, but in 2026 they have zero courage to stand …
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If you thought that once the NYT posted a exhaustive review of every camera angle that anyone who …
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Happy terrible sleep last night to everyone who was listening to the wind whipping everywhere and …
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Woo. 4 wins in a row. #gojetsgo
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We’ve got a bright idea. #Selfie a day for a year, day 150, Jan 15, 2026 edition.
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Aw dang I’d forgotten how much I love Gang of Youths, and this album in particular.
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Beauty of a #sunset for today’s selfie a day for a year, day 149, Jan 14, 2026 edition.
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3 game winning streak? Who are these Winnipeg Jets? 🤔 😝
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Foggy night while waiting for a dog to do its do do. #Selfie a day for a year, day 148, Jan 13, 2026 …
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I had originally recorded this quick tutorial to show my kid’s how easy it is to grab the …
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One reason I won’t upgrade to the Apple Creator Studio bundle is so I can hang on to …
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I’ve been pleasantly surprised that Apple held on to buy once pricing for pro apps like Logic …
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I want whatever the web tech is called where I can highlight some text in a text field and paste a …
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Post walk+snow shovel+toque head Monday vibes to bring back my #selfie project after taking the …
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Stranger Things 5: The Finale, 2025 - ★★★★
I don’t know what everyone expected the finale to be like, but having rewatched season 1 before …
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Hey it might be time to change your furnace filter.
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I don’t want to jinx anything, but could tonight be the night the Jets finally break their losing …
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If you ever need to convert WordPress to Markdown (for Eleventy, Astro, etc.), this repo on GitHub …
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Alright now let’s do Messages in iCloud storage. How many messages and storage are you seeing on …
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One of the best parts about Brad Frost’s write up of how he put together a crazy idea for a …
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If you host a podcast and spend the time your guest(s) are speaking planning how to steer the …
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How much space does Apple Music use on your iPhone if you don’t have any songs downloaded? 33GB …
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I’m on Apple One with the 2TB storage. I got this warning and when I tap it, it shows me that I …
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Well 2026 already has 3x as many “please insert fart noises here” requests from clients …
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Testing out the microblog to bluesky cross post to see if it’s still including a microblog …
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New post: AI Slop is Detectable
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Frozen in a rink today. At least there’s hot chocolate. Selfie a day for a year, day 142, Jan 7, …
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Teens shouldn’t be seeing video of a woman getting shot by ICE agents while they check Instagram for …
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Waiting for a dog to do his business. 🌅 #Selfie a day for a year, day 141, Jan 6, 2026 edition.
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New blog post: The Blogging… It’s Working!
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Ooh fun new “add chapters to audio files” app coming soon from Matt Birchler called …
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I’m finalizing my email newsletter for tomorrow. First one of 2026! Sign up here …
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New blog post: The Circle of Xbox vs Gaming PC Life in my Brain
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Something I’m contemplating as I head into 2026: What if checking Bluesky, Mastodon, TikTok, …
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2001 - ★★★★
Watched on Sunday January 4, 2026.
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Down to a fellowship of one rewatching The Fellowship of the Ring. Even the dog abandoned me on my …
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No more innocents dying
No more terrorizing
No more eulogizing
No more
No more evangelizing
No more …
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Last day of holidays coffee run. ☕️ ❄️ Selfie a day for a year, day 137, Jan 2, 2026 edition.
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I’ve realized I’m both a night owl and a morning person. Which means I probably need to start …
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Split Fiction is such a great video game. If you have a kid / partner / friend / therapist to play …
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Zootopia 2, 2025 - ★★★½
Watched on Wednesday December 31, 2025.
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Anyone have any idea why just the Lord of the Rings movies appear in French in my AppleTV library?
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Neville’s contemplating what the new year means for his life. (“How many sticks should I try to eat …
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Somehow convinced by the kids to stay up until almost 2. Coffee please. 😴 Happy new year!
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Happy New Year’s Eve! Stay safe and stay warm! Selfie a day for a year, day 135, Dec 31, 2025 …
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Every year for NYE, I record a video asking the same questions of my kids. Having to adjust them for …
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Yep I’ve missed a few. Too busy air fryin and eggnog’n I guess. #Selfie a day for a year, day 134, …
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How I’m walking in to 2026 😜 youtube.com/shorts/6e…
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The Phoenician Scheme, 2025 - ★★★½
Watched on Monday December 29, 2025.
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Finished off invoicing for the month and now playing around with Obsidian again thanks to being …
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Dropping off my kid for a sleepover seemed like a good idea yesterday. Now that it’s -400C and I …
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Winter is when I remember how bad Apple Weather is. Foreca is the other app with actual Canadian …
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Glasses in winter create a nice foggy vision when I come inside after shovelling. Again. 😴 💪🏽 Selfie …
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Genie, 2023 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday December 27, 2025.
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Waiting for a dog to decide to come inside rather than sit in the snow. 😆 Late #Selfie of the day …
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Spirited, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday December 26, 2025.
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Klaus, 2019 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday December 26, 2025.
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Happy Xmas day. I’m finally able to dress for the weather on walks with Neville. 🐶 Happy holidays …
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Merry Xmas everyone! #hotdrama Selfie a day for a year, day 128, Dec 24, 2025 edition.
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Is there a travel and weather app that you can put your route into, and gives you highway condition …
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Woke up to my daughter and niece watching Home Alone on her phone, broken up into multiple parts on …
: Wake Up Dead Man, 2025 - ★★★★½ ''
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Somebody’s sad they don’t get to join the group of kids having a Xmas party in the basement. Selfie …
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I was in the penalty box all night. 🥶 Selfie a day for a year, day 122, Dec 18, 2025 edition. …
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Ah good. The best operating system in the world according to Apple has reverted to not being sure …
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I don’t know what the term might be for this is, but you know how someone running the …
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Pepsi > Coke if for no other reason than they haven’t put out a dumb AI slop Xmas commercial. (As …
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All the snow is a lot of fun to drive a 4x4 in, not so fun to shovel. Selfie a day for a year, day …
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A small (I think?) request from anyone invoicing online: please specify if you’re billing in …
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Waiting to see if we get up to 20cm of snow tonight. #skstorm Selfie a day for a year, day 120, Dec …
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Kids across Saskatchewan uniting in a call to pray for enough snow to cancel school tomorrow. 🙏😆
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Here’s this week’s “Life as a Lemon” newsletter #33 - should’ve hit …
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“Holy forehead dad!” #Selfie a day for a year, day 119, Dec 15, 2025 edition.
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I kind of dig this new Buttondown feature where I can reply to a message from a subscriber right …
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If you want to watch the final ShopTalk Show episode together, it starts in about 5 minutes over …
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Xmas tree edition of my selfie a day for a year, day 118, Dec 14, 2025. (I can claim no decoration …
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Birthday party pickups in what feels like a balmy -25C. Selfie a day for a year, day 117, Dec 13, …
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Wake Up Dead Man, 2025 - ★★★★½
Watched on Saturday December 13, 2025.
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School pickups on -30C days. Selfie a day for a year, day 116, Dec 12, 2025 edition. #winter
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Die Hard, 1988 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday December 12, 2025.
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Does nobody at Descript ever have to stop editing a project and come back to it? There doesn’t …
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Wake Up Dead Man is out on Netflix now, but I’d still encourage you to see it in theatres if …
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If I hadn’t just switched invoicing systems, I’d be hopping on to Studioworks right now …
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If AI can do this, why would you ever take another selfie again? “Tsin’t molrning …
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If Pluribus on AppleTV+ is moving too slowly for you, maybe take a break from TikTok or Reels? 😜 …
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We’re supposedly going from -40C last night to +5C on Tuesday. That’s a pretty swing. …
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Post hockey game (he won!) warming up on the floor. #Selfie a day for a year, day 115, Dec 11, 2025 …
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I feel like every generation has to come to a point with whatever social media app they grew up on …
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The spoilers feature on Threads is awesome when it’s used for actual spoilers on TV / movie / …
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In my “you should start to blog” post from yesterday, somehow my brain completely …
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A 10m walk with Neville is all I could do this morning. I was not dressed for that kind* of weather. …
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Waiting for my youngest kid so we can head home in all the fresh snow. #Selfie a day for a year, day …
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New blog post: You should start a blog now (or later)
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Xmas ornament edition of my #selfie a day for a year, day 113, Dec 9, 2025 edition.
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Don’t feel bad if you’re struggling to figure out how to fund your podcast. The Lonely …
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This week’s “Life as a Lemon” newsletter started off a little 💩, but it ended on a …
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Tomorrow’s Life as a 🍋 newsletter is all scheduled and ready to go. You can subscribe here if …
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Hat head #hairdid for today’s selfie. Selfie a day for a year, day 112, Dec 8, 2025 edition.
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Woke up to my kid saying “Neville 💩‘ed in his crate” is a pretty Monday way to …
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Dreaming about tomorrow’s coffee. ☕️ #Selfie a day for a year, day 111, Dec 7, 2025 edition.
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Jingle Bell Heist, 2025 - ★½
The best thing about watching a movie like this is it helps me appreciate good heist movies and not …
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Hanging decorations with a need fomo dog. 🐶 #Selfie a day for a year, day 110, Dec 6, 2025 edition.
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Who’s ready for the weekend? 🐶 😴 #Selfie a day for a year, day 109, Dec 5, 2025 edition.
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Making FIFA give him a “peace prize” medal and trophy is embarrassing for the USA. I …
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I’m editing a ShopTalk Show episode with the founders of Studioworks and dang I hope it could …
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I still can’t read much of Ben Thompson at Stratechery anymore given how much he went along …
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It’s been a while since I’ve seen the whole Apple community united in saying good riddance to …
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John O’Nolan is making an RSS reader. Sign me up! I’m disappointed he wants to use Twitter to talk …
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New post on my 🍋 blog: SoundSource 6 Released
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Letting sleeping dogs lie or whatever that saying is. #Selfie a day for a year, day 107, Dec 3, 2025 …
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New blog post: Riffing off Gruber’s excellent “Bad Dye Job” with a much cheesier …
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Neville is a 65lb dog who has no problem trying to climb our Xmas tree to get dried orange …
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I believe that video games are for fun and you can just enjoy them. But I still feel a little shame …
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This kind of message is also a scam. Generally speaking, unless you’re involved with tech bro …
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Does this mean I’m on the highway to hell?
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No selfie today, so I went back to one of the earliest selfies I have according to my iPhone— from …
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Today’s #selfie will have to be today’s BeReal. A goal in hockey = 🍔, so 11pm McD’s it is. Selfie a …
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Hazlett has become my fall/winter soundtrack this year. If you wanted to have Bon Iver but with song …
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The Anker MagGo Power Bank with a built in stand is on sale. I love the one we bought over a year …
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Just scheduled my email newsletter to go out tomorrow morning. You can still subscribe if …
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We tried using Snapchat with my wife’s family for a month and all I got was this filtered #selfie. …
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Back in the day we had to use mirrors and reflections for selfies. My chip bowl is broken (empty). …
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Live streaming the #Fortnite event just for funzies www.chrisenns.com/live
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Big #Fortnite update today on console in advance(?) of the event today + new chapter.
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Wake Up Dead Man, 2025 - ★★★★½
Watched on Friday November 28, 2025.
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Ok I guess winter is here for real this time. Shovelling and picking up kids after school. #Selfie a …
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Timmy’s lunch date. #Selfie a day for a year, day 101, Nov 27, 2025 edition.
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New blog post: Ghost Builds a Discovery Engine
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Oh good. A new member sign up to my blog. I’m sure they’ll have helpful, constructive …
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Talking with someone about fairly intense surgery they’re nervous about and Apple AI is super …
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Just in case you or someone you know gets one of these, this is not actually from SGI (Saskatchewan …
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🐕 who’s not so patiently waiting for his supper so i can take my #selfie. Selfie a day for a year, …
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One part of my brain: “Hey you should do an interview podcast again.”
Another part of my …
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☀️ (I’m bored of my face and writing captions, can you tell? 😝) #Selfie a day for a year, day 99, …
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🎄 #Selfie a day for a year, day 98, Nov 24, 2025 edition.
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“You have reached the quota limit for Gemini 3 Pro” just as it broke my little app. …
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Have any Mac gamers tried out Blue Prince? I was thinking of picking it up for Xbox because I …
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Somebody’s still recovering from seeing a snowman on our walk this morning. Also: I missed …
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New blog post: Raindrop.io Links to Buttondown Newsletter
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Wicked: For Good, 2025 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday November 22, 2025.
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Wicked, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday November 21, 2025.
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NYT Games adds Crossplay, a scrabble clone, as a seperate app. I’d love to know the app strategy for …
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Playing Minecraft on a Friday night. Could be worse things to be addicted to. 😂 #Selfie a day for a …
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Plenty of vehicles in the ditch around the city. Drive slowly + carefully out there in the rain and …
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If you need some quality #U2 artwork in your life, you should walk on past the streets that have no …
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One of those days where you say “you kind of look like you’re dressed like The Rock in …
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If you’ve ever thought about starting a #podcast, I’d recommend signing up with …
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At least I’m doing good at laying down. 😝
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I have multiple clients who all want to record / live stream on Thursdays. Is there something …
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If one of these ever slips into a final episode as a chapter marker, you’ll know to blame …
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New blog post: 6 Months Later: Checking in on Going Back to Basics on the Mac
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Neville’s loving the snow. I managed to not fall on my butt (this time). #Selfie a day for a …
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Just waiting for a dog to get to bed. #Selfie a day for a year, day 92, Nov 18, 2025 edition.
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Nothing like a “oh crap where is the kid!?” panic after school only to realize I forgot about their …
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Neville is sorry your Cloudflare is down. Maybe you’d like to go for a walk or throw a ball now?
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Something interesting is brewing. #Selfie a day for a year, day 91, Nov 17, 2025 edition.
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My newsletter I send out most Tuesdays is ready to go out tomorrow… on Tuesday. Sign up here …
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For some reason people are confusing me writing a blog post last year about The Necessary …
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Watching the big game. (We won. He got a goal and assist.) #Selfie a day for a year, day 90, Nov 16, …
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They should make every player play with those safety helmets. It looks like they’ve got a big head …
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Saskatchewan Roughriders playing the Montreal Allouettes tonight in the Grey Cup. #GoRiders
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Finished reading: My Friends by Fredrik Backman 📚 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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Neville acted cute for the camera. #Selfie a day for a year, day 89, Nov 15, 2025 edition.
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Editing a podcast while the von Trapp’s & Don Draper look over my shoulder. (I really need …
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Me trying to live stream on YouTube. YouTube:
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I’m hearing that TikTok might have finally released a macOS version of their LIVE Studio app, …
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Do we have any idea what apps like Riverside / Descript / etc. used for their training data for AI? …
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Fresh cut doggie 🐕 #Selfie a day for a year, day 87, Nov 13, 2025 edition.
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Turns out it only takes about 16 minutes to get a #podcast out into the world. Watch the video on my …
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Can I make a new (silly) podcast over my lunch break? Only one way to find out - come hang out live: …
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It should be possible for an only-know-enough-to-be-dangerous developer nerd like me to replace …
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Flu / COVID / microchip update edition of my #selfie a day for a year, day 86, Nov 12, 2025 edition. …
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Hanging with Mark Ruffalo and watching Task. #Selfie a day for a year, day 85, Nov 11, 2025 edition. …
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Had a little dark mode issue in this week’s 🍋 newsletter. Somehow in pasting In …
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Whatever you think Apple is charging for it’s updated iPhone socks, I can almost guarantee they’re …
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Selfie, coffee, & dog. #Selfie a day for a year, day 84, Nov 10, 2025 edition.
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Finished writing up my Life as a Lemon newsletter and scheduled it to go out tomorrow (Tuesday) a.m. …
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Alright let’s write some words into text fields and button this newsletter thing down: Hang …
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If the stars align, maybe I’ll pull a Wilto and livestream some newsletter writing in a bit. …
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Accountability post: I will not eat more than 2(ish) of these this morning. 😆😋
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When you’ve been at a hockey rink all night, why not end it off with a blizzard? The deal was a …
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I don’t know where
Confused about how as well
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OH at the rink:
“You’re allowed to bring that beer out into the stands?”
“Yeah! The whole place is …
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Back at the rink for another season. (4-4 going into the third period. I’m having more fun than my …
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Trying to get a selfie with Neville. #Selfie a day for a year, day 81, Nov 7, 2025 edition.
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Living in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 🇨🇦, there’s almost no reason I should have daily knowledge of …
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Ooopsie. Earlier tonight I was streaming some #Fortnite with friends and all the tech stuff …
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Watching my daughter’s vball game in a gym way too small for volleyball. #Selfie a day for a year, …
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Why would a search for “Stranger Things” in the macOS TV app try to redirect me to …
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Can we talk about how we handle people (like me) who cross post? Do we follow on all the places? Do …
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The one perk of it getting darker earlier is less time of the day where hard pants are needed. …
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Today’s a great morning to see who the haves (a spot in a garage for their vehicle) and the …
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Maybe I should paint it 🍋 yellow? #Selfie a day for a year, day 78, Nov 4, 2025 edition.
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macOS audio nerds rejoice: Rogue Amoeba declares macOS 26.1 safe to upgrade to.
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Draft blog post in my head about how podcasts like The Lonely Island + Seth Meyers remind me of a …
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Just like I promised / threatened, I sent out my first email newsletter in almost 2 years. If …
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Slow Horses season 6 finale time. 🕵️ #Selfie a day for a year, day 77, Nov 3, 2025 edition.
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📺 I’m testing out my blog’s /live/ page to see if the Twitch embed play properly.
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After more time spent overthinking doing it than any writing, I’m finally restarting my email …
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How long until Dallas Taylor & Twenty Thousand Hertz have an episode on the new AppleTV sound?
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I had gotten an email from Patreon about their newsletter service updates, but reading Justin …
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Now You See Me 2, 2016 - ★★
Watched on Sunday November 2, 2025.
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Somebody’s still sad about the Jays and doesn’t want to be in the photo. #Selfie a day for a year, …
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If I had Geddy Lee sitting behind me, I’d sit down. #GoJays
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I’m glad to be shovelling leaves rather than snow on November 1st. #Selfie a day for a year, day 75, …
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Weapons, 2025 - ★★★
Watched on Friday October 31, 2025.
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If you need to keep track of how many kids are coming to your door tonight, check out Tally. From …
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Happy Halloween! Go Jays! ⚾️ #Selfie a day for a year, day 74, Oct 31, 2025 edition.
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New blog post: Stephen Robles Goes Full Time Tech Content Creator
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Does John Green have an alternate channel where he doesn’t cut everything into tiktok style …
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Fresh hairdid for today’s selfie. #Selfie a day for a year, day 73, Oct 30, 2025 edition.
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Reddit should be renamed DadJokes: “When should you put on winter tires?”
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Jays win! Post hockey practice pickup bedtime cereal. #Selfie a day for a year, day 72, Oct 29, 2025 …
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Silly kid + uber (as in taxi) dad. #Selfie a day for a year, day 71, Oct 28, 2025 edition.
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My lukewarm take: The only good use for AI in podcasting is figuring out who would make for good …
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If you do any amount of live streaming on #YouTube, I’d follow Matthew Cassinelli’s …
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The once Mighty Mouse that eventually became Apple Mouse still in use. The wired version was …
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Hey Apple, congratulations on hitting $100 billion annual revenue on services this year. In light of …
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Wild to me that Riverside (podcast recording / editing app) would promote a translation feature …
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Fun little preview of Bart’s treehouse in #Fortnite as they prep for the Simpsons season …
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Ok so I watched the last 2 innings of the Jays game on Saturday when they were already losing. Do I …
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Hey Winnipeg Jets fans—Costco’s got these nice hoodies (bunnyhugs in Sask) for sale right now. …
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New blog post: Inside Disney’s Secret Sound Lab with Dallas Taylor
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If I had Noah Kahan’s ability I’d write a song about dads circling the rink in their F-150 looking …
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Nice! #Selfie a day for a year, day 69, Oct 26, 2025 edition.
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Perhaps the post-football game Ice Cap was a mistake, given that I just woke up at 1am and feel it’s …
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Riders lost. But hot dogs won? Selfie a day for a year, day 66, Oct 25, 2025 edition.
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Let’s go Riders. (First game in over a decade.)
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Minecraft + cereal snacks #Selfie a day for a year, day 67, Oct 24, 2025 edition.
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The only Blue Jays playoff game I’ve watched this playoffs was when they got stomped by the Mariners …
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John Candy: I Like Me, 2025 - ★★★★½
Watched on Friday October 24, 2025.
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I love how just when I was beginning to wonder if Audio Hijack / Loopback from Rogue Amoeba …
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I cancelled my Flexbits subscription today. It’s only $7/month for a great Calendar app, but …
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New blog post: American Apple(s)
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Two minutes late! Neville’s so over this selfie project. #Selfie a day for a year, day 66, Oct 24, …
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We may be reaching peak podcasts about Satanic Panic: a new show that just started called “The Devil …
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New blog post: Everything is Broken - The Remix
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5 different services (and counting) that I use that I’ve gotten “we value your support …
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New blog post: What Advice Would You Give to a Grade 12 Entrepreneurial Class?
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Got Neville a new chew toy from Costco today. He refused to let me see it long enough to join in my …
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This is a good song. That Brandi Carlile is some kind of singer, hey? Solo or duet she blends so …
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Headphones, mic, guitars. #Selfie a day for a year, day 62, Oct 21, 2025 edition.
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The most interesting thing to me about OpenAI launching an AI browser is that they’re on macOS …
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New blog post: Descript Needs More Money for AI Generator Slop Machine
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My family (mainly Sue) gets nervous whenever I use the instant pot because they think I’m going to …
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New kitchen floor mat / stove cleaner is always in the way when I want to get my bread out of the …
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Back at the rink for hockey again. Still has the same smell. We just get to come later now that my …
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I like my coffee to be asspirational.
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I don’t know what’s going on behind me. #Selfie a day for a year, day 60, Oct 18, 2025 edition.
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Now You See Me, 2013 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday October 18, 2025.
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5 years after moving in, I’m finally getting around to labelling the network ports in the mess of …
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“Why does this bacon smell like Christmas?” = successful bday party? 🤤
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Teenagers are exhausting. (Only 13 more hours to go? 🥱)
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Nice touch by a multi-national corporation: Starbucks applies your free rewards drink to the more …
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I just published a quick #Descript timeline tip if you’re not able to find the audio waveform …
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The moment when I realized I’d opened Ecamm Live at some point, and then realizing what kind …
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Checking with any other #Apple nerds out there: the Terminal command sudo pmset -c spindown 90 …
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Foggy #selfie a day for a year, day 58, Oct 16, 2025 edition.
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Little bit of fog out there this morning.
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I like Disney+, but with this price increase it moves into the subscribe for a month or two when …
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Pumpkin spice latte kind of day. ☕️
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Work from home perk #63: naps.
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🤔 It’s so much easier to stay in motion and go for the walk right after dropping my kid off at …
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Thinking About Microblog's Antisocial Stance
I dig Micro.blog for the way it helps me fight against dopamine driven social media norms by not …
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I dig Justin’s 10m tutorial on how easy it is to start a podcast in 2025. The tools have made …
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Read my face for my review of Miss Vickie’s Cacio e Pepe flavoured kettle chips. Miss …
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I listened to another great episode of Heavyweight, “The Messenger”, and it’s …
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Finally starting “My Friends” by Fredrik Backman. 📚 #currentlyreading
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“Couch! Couch! Couch!” theme after driving 9hrs back home today. #Selfie a day for a year, day ?, …
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KPop Demon Hunters, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Sunday October 12, 2025.
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Finished reading: Peace Shall Destroy Many by Rudy Wiebe 📚
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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What if I was the dad from Inside Out? (I’m going to say filter based selfies count as long as most …
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Happy Thanksgiving. #Selfie a day for a year, day 54, Oct 11, 2025 edition.
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Which mask / helmet are you picking? Selfie a day for a year, day 53, Oct 10, 2025 edition.
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A rare double #selfie showing before / after a minimal beard trim cleanup. Selfie a day for a year, …
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Don’t forget to update your #Fortnite box if you hope to play Fortnitemares this halloween …
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How well do you know #macOS quiz, question 1: Without looking it up, what app uses this icon?
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WWJD? Definitely sit on Facebook slapping that “share now” button on regurgitated AI …
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Waiting for a dog to pee and get to bed. #Selfie a day for a year, day 51?, Oct 8, 2025 edition.
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I would hope an app wouldn’t let you reload in the middle of a download, but who knows with …
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Collect every dream
In these old empty pockets
And hope that I’ll need them some day
But the …
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Went for the guy in a hat in a truck look today. #Selfie a day for a year, day 50, Oct 7, 2025 …
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I’m glad that Heavyweight is back in a regular release schedule. “Etta” is a …
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Well… looks like it’s time to start up the old bandwagon and hop on. #LetsGoJays! (or …
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New blog post: Nothing Ever Works - Streaming Edition
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“You’re not making art, you’re making disgusting, over-processed hotdogs out of the lives of …
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Checking out the roof. #Selfie a day for a year, day 49, Oct 6, 2025 edition.
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I don’t know how to fix everything wrong in the world, but I know emote dancing in a …
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I’ve already used the iPhone call screening feature in iOS 26 a few times, and it’s …
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I’m wondering what your favorite podcast is right now? #Selfie a day for a year, day 48, Oct 5, 2025 …
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Getting wet kisses from Neville. #Selfie a day for a year, day 47, Oct 4, 2025 edition.
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One Battle After Another, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday October 4, 2025.
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I should know better than to get a quick oil change before a trip with my family. Every possible …
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Almost forgot again. My daily reminder is never at a convinent time. #Selfie a day for a year, day …
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It’s telling that a lot of the AI “help you edit your video / podcast” tools have …
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Awkward “fear” unlocked: leave Neville tied up outside while I go in and get a coffee. I …
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I want to believe AI slop is just harmless goofs, and while it’s early days on OpenAI’s …
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My number one tip for anyone starting a podcast: Remember to unmute your mic before you start …
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Instead of delighting in the creativity of humans, let’s all stare at AI slop mixed with AI …
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We need a Slow Horses / Bad Sisters crossover season where Slough House tries to figure out how …
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They paved paradise and put up a parking lot and a high rise and more home developments and a high …
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“Just wait until you hear how all those quotes from Jane Goodall were taken out of …
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New blog post: I’m Doing it All Wrong - #Podcast Edition
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Orange shirt for today’s #selfie a day for a year, day 43, Sep 30, 2025 edition.
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I don’t know what we should all be doing, but I don’t think scrolling timelines with a …
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Today in Canada it is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Monster by Dennis Saddleman is …
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It’s my #Selfie a day for a year, day 42, Sep 29, 2025 edition.
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The tech purchase I regret the most over the last 5 years is buying a Mac mini with only 256GB of …
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I missed a day. 😬 What happens to the space time continuum? #Selfie a day for a year, day 41, Sep …
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It’s weird and just a little suspicious how both TikTok and YouTube Shorts have settled on …
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New (to me) feature on YouTube: the ability to reply to a comment with a Short is super handy for …
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A Timmies lunch with one of my kiddos for today’s #selfie a day for a year, day 39, Sep 26, …
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I know the spambots wouldn’t respect it, but it’d be sweet if there was a …
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My brother-in-law has a sweet tutorial video + pattern for making a Kpop Demon Hunters inspired Saja …
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Just in case your brain is like mine and still thinks we just barely entered September, this …
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I hate it but that “ok let’s goooo” audio meme is such an ear worm.
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Remember to stay hydrated and not trip over your sleeping dog. I’m doing a #selfie a day for a …
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Happy #Survivor is back on to all who celebrate! Every season I think it’d be such a fun show …
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I finally remembered to take my #selfie earlier in the day because my coffee is hitting just perfect …
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Anyone using #Raycast and their snippet tool that can help me out? I’d love to incorporate a …
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If you’re getting 15 versions of a new iPhone to review, I really feel like I can’t …
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Hanging with John Oliver for my #selfie a day for a year, day 36, Sep 23, 2025 edition.
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If tomorrow is rapture day, I wonder what that means for my #selfie a day for a year project? Day …
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Saying goodbye to a squadron of Canadian geese preparing to head south for the winter. I’m doing a …
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Rapture theology - a Christian idea made up in the 1800’s, reinvigorated in the 1990’s - was …
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It’s weird to me when Apple talks up a new feature like dual capture video that’s locked to new …
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Stages of how long it takes for a kid to get ready for bed when you really just want them to go to …
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Helping with my kid’s first gaming PC build. It’s somehow both easier and more complicated than when …
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A Redditor made a fun SNL host and musical guest card generator, but the real fun is in the replies …
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Bedtime cereal for my #Selfie a day for a year, day 32, Sep 19, 2025 edition.
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Any #podcasters take the plunge on macOS 26 already? Any issues recording or working with common …
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One more “usie” from the trip out to Canmore, AB to meet Justin, Jon, and the Transistor team. What …
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The mountain is right behind me, isn’t it? The captions are going downhill for my #selfie a day for …
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Full credit to the team behind Descript—a audio / video editing app that went from “pfff as if …
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Finally met Justin Jackson after 12+ years of working together. Selfie a day for a year, day 29, Sep …
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“Let’s use some foliage to make it more interesting.” - Chan 🌱 #selfie a day for a year, day 28, Sep …
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Pro tip: Remember to renew your vehicle license before you go on a 7hr drive with said vehicle.
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You know what I’ve never thought while pulling my phone out of my pocket to check something? …
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I dig these kind of here’s what you should do with iOS 26 guides, because after months of …
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This week I’m going to be meeting someone for the first time even though we’ve been …
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I hate tomatoes but love bruschetta. I contain multitudes. I’m doing a #selfie a day for a year, day …
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How many times am I going to forget about taking my #selfie until right before bed? Probably at …
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Crazy sunset. Selfie a day for a year, day 25, Sep 12, 2025 edition.
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New episode of Build Your SaaS coming soon. 🎉 I’m just glad to know Jon Buda is still alive. …
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A petty annoyance I have with people who restart their blog in 2025 is how almost every one of them …
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A frame from earlier today when I was recording a thing will have to do for my #selfie a day for a …
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What do ShopTalk Show listeners think—should we slow jam the intro music more often? 😆
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I just published a new episode of my podcast called “3 Quick Things: Threads, New iPhones, and …
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In the big picture of parenting, this is relatively minor. But having to talk to my kids about …
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Frank Watkinson Covering Blink 182’s “Miss You” & Radiohead’s …
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Dog tired for my #selfie a day for a year, day 23?, Sep 10, 2025 edition.
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This may only make sense to my brain, but Twitch is macOS, YouTube is Windows. I don’t know …
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One reason why I recommend Rogue Amoeba suite of audio apps for macOS users is because they’re …
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I disagree with Gruber: I think tech CEOs are paid appropriately enough to prepare for a supper with …
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Without context or any details available to you: what should I do next?
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Some days I wish I was a farmer so I knew to keep driving the combine around the field until it was …
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Orange times call for orange iPhones?
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New blog post: The Cover Up of Michael Tait’s Alleged Abuse
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No better time than right now Monday at midnight to order a new iPhone.
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The poor dog named Neville Dogbottom some trolls on Threads think I have no business owning because …
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I have a lot of sympathy for folks who are getting a surprise (to them) price hike on their Kit …
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Furnace room “oh crap I haven’t taken a selfie yet” for my #Selfie a day for a year, day 20, Sep 7, …
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While cleaning my dog’s shit off his crate tray in the yard at 5am, if someone offered me $100 to …
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Take out the dock day for today’s #selfie a day for a year, day 19, Sep 6, 2025 edition.
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Look Jetpack, I appreciate the offer to help but I just don’t think you’re the best way …
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New blog post: Still Producing Lemons 14 Years Later 🍋 Happy 14 year anniversary to me starting …
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For laughs (and boredom), I’m showing my kids my Minecraft tutorial YouTube channel from 11 years …
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There’s a frost warning for tonight so might as well get some sun for today’s #selfie a day for a …
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New blog post: Should Men Be the Head of Every Household? (I’m really leaning in to …
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When should a blog post be a podcast episode be a TikTok clip be a YouTube video be a newsletter …
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Nodding along to Dave: Why would anybody start a website?"
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I don’t expect Tim Cook to spit on his food, but watching him and other tech executives like …
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I complained about YouTube yesterday, today I’ll give them props for adding a simple …
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You know you’re getting old when your fav band’s performance with a gospel choir from the late 80’s …
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Recording a podcast episode, deep in thought #selfie. Selfie a day for a year, day 17, Sep 4, 2025 …
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I just published a new episode of my podcast called “5 Quick Things: Digital Gardens, Too Many …
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I feel like anytime LEGO feels like they’re running low on cash, they just think of a bigger …
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Articles like this one on tax loopholes used by America’s richest ought to cause civil war, …
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For today’s #selfie I went hunting for Neville and didn’t know where he was. I finally found him …
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Lip syncing to a clip of John Green and the first commenter saying “this sounds like something …
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Today’s #selfie is proof that even old people like me can still play video games (poorly). Selfie a …
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“Babe are you one of the million mosquitoes that just hatched because I want to swat you.” - pickup …
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Hello again Edsby. I didn’t miss you at all. 😆
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YouTube could make AI really useful for creators by letting them use it to schedule out Shorts and …
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Trying to write out some thoughts but the coffee hasn’t hit yet. Something around the theme of the …
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I had to prop his head up so he’d be in the picture with me. And then promptly got up and walked …
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Yet another reason to not use (or move away from) #Substack: Substack just killed their creator …
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I’m on a boat. (Or I was.) .#Selfie a day for a year, day 14, Aug 31, 2025 edition.
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Ice cream shop is bumping, but so are the mosquitos so I’ll wait in the truck with the dog #selfie. …
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This #selfie a day thing isgetting as stressful as remembering to do the Wordle on time each day. …
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Hmmm tempting… 60% off membership to myself? 🤔😆
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You can tell the podcast or video editor used AI when the description starts with “Hosts …
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Almost forgot to get one in today. #Selfie while leaving The Shire. Selfie a day for a year, day 11, …
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Not a whole lot new in iOS 26’s podcast app, just some small quality of life improvements.
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New video (finally!) on my YouTube channel: How I set up the Elgato Stream Deck+ Wavelink software …
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This iOS 26 feature for remotely controlling your iPhone camera with AirPods is one of those simple …
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Headed outside for family pics and mosquito bites for today’s #selfie a day for a year, day 10, Aug …
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I did a quick test of TikTok Live from my Mac Studio and it’s hilarious to think that my …
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I just published a new episode of my mini #podcast called “5 Quick Things: Braces, Selfie a …
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For today’s #selfie, a reminder to drink water before, during, and after you attempt to record …
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Someone’s using a very AI’d version of Prime Minster Mark Carney in their ad on YouTube. …
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Now that event invites for the iPhone announcement have gone out, I updated to the iOS26 public …
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This looks like a handy tool for moving from Spotify to Apple Music.
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Today’s extreme close up #selfie comes from the always flattering change room at Mark’s …
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I love the way Buttondown thinks deeply about the web: A newsletter-shaped-blog, or a …
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Look I get why it might be attractive to have all your #podcasting eggs in one basket like this, but …
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☕️ + 🐶 (being teased relentlessly by birds this morning) + 🌞 For my #selfie a day for a year, day 7, …
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Fresh hairdid for today’s #selfie a day for a year, day 6, Aug 23, 2025 edition.
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The realization that even when I don’t feel like taking a #selfie, I kind of have to (self …
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We saw A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan and I highly recommend going if …
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Selfie a day for a year, day ?, Aug 21, 2025 edition.
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I think the best compliment I can pay to local pizza place Thirteen Pies is that every time I go …
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New blog post: How James Dobson is Remembered
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Happy Gilmore 2, 2025 - ★★★
Watched on Wednesday August 20, 2025.
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Thinking about paying for two kids in braces given the price of eggs these days. Selfie a day for a …
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A great write up by Salma on getting started with the visuals of live streaming in general, plus …
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Playing a bit of Fortnite no mic or cam this time just me dying a lot. 😆 #twitch
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I didn’t use this picture as my #selfie today because it felt like breaking the rules—but my …
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This is 49. Selfie a day for a year, day 2. Aug 19, 2025 edition.
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If shower beers exists, why not shower slurpees? 🤔
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Open up a recording app of some sort and take a #selfie, 2025-08-18 edition:
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“I’ve tried almost nothing and that hasn’t worked, so I guess it’s basically hopeless.” <—— my …
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Your semi-regular reminder that this is where my business name came from:
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New blog post: Brad Frost’s Frostapalooza Concert
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It wasn’t the #Fortnite squad I was hoping for, but it was the one I needed. 😂 Her: How old is …
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I love my kids. One of them came home today and hit the button randomly on my new Aqara G3 Camera …
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Superman, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday August 9, 2025.
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Like McCartney and Lennon, I sometimes wonder what would’ve happened if Woz and Jobs had been able …
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It was rude of the MCU to tease Roy Kent as Hercules and then never do anything with that.
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Playing some #Fortnite (badly) on a Wednesday night. Come hang and join me if you Fort or Nite …
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New blog post Whose Story is it Okay to Tell?
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The collection of 6 Transformers movies + Bumblee is on sale at AppleTV for $25CAD. That’s one …
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Look out podcast video editors! AI is coming for your job!
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If you’ve been eyeing up any of Rogue Amoeba’s audio apps for Mac, they’re running …
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“After his surgery, you’ll need to make sure Neville doesn’t run or jump for the …
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I decided to split off my random #Fortnite gaming into it’s own YouTube channel instead of …
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Ok fine, my boss is forcing me to play some #Fortnite on the old streamer machine for a break. Going …
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The ShopTalk Show Discord gave me an idea for a new podcast based on the premise that …
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Finally watched the finale of Win Or Lose (Disney+ 8 episode series), and I really recommend …
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Snow White, 2025 - ★½
Watched on Friday August 8, 2025.
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Snow White, 2025 - ★½
Watched on Friday August 8, 2025.
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Freakier Friday, 2025 - ★★★
Watched on Thursday August 7, 2025.
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Freakier Friday, 2025 - ★★★
Watched on Thursday August 7, 2025.
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Has anyone else had Messages on macOS suddenly forget every connection to names in your contacts? If …
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Tim Cook gifting Trump a custom made gift is wild. I’m shocked at how one of the world’s richest …
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TIL there are people who set up groups with strangers to share the price of an Apple One bundle. …
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Ok fine, my boss is forcing me to play some #Fortnite on the old streamer machine for a break. Live …
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Side-eyeing the Xbox in my office as it updates with the new #Fortnite season while focusing on the …
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I played a bit of Fortnite’s “Festival Main Stage” (think Rock Band or Guitar Hero …
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New blog post: Ghost v6
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I don’t play much from Apple Arcade these days, but I do enjoy The Emoji Game on Apple News+ so the …
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I’m sure it’s a coincidence that Riverside tries to tack on podcast hosting to their …
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Nice touch by Micro.blog to offer free blog hosting for teachers and nurses - and not just in the …
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I really dig this idea: If you’re remote, ramble. Gives people a place to post to a team …
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Updating my blog to Ghost v6 without backing anything up because I like to live dangerously …
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Simple: How to Leave Substack.
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The Fantastic 4: First Steps, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday August 2, 2025.
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday August 2, 2025.
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday August 2, 2025.
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There’s a petition asking Saskatoon city officials to reconsider the approval and hosting of the …
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The best time to get off Substack was yesterday. But you can still do it today.
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My son’s 2TB SSD card for his PC build arrived and I’m still in shock over how small 2TB …
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Spotted a new menu item in Riverside’s menu: “Hosting”. At the end of the day, I …
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Finished reading: Catalyst (Star Wars) by James Luceno 📚 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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The BBQ grilled salsa was amazing. Sorry you can’t taste it through the screen. Leftovers available …
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What a distinguished looking gentleman. 🐶
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Do you ever think about how wild it is that boats work? If we could actually see to the bottom of …
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If you think the web is boring, I both encourage and challenge you to approach …
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Various styles of cooking bannock over the fire.
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Get yourself a colleague + friend who stands up for you when your boss is a turd the way Jon Stewart …
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Tuesday afternoon is for naps by the firepit. (Briefly interrupted by someone drilling their trailer …
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Finished reading: Babel by R. F. Kuang 📚 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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Is it smart, lazy, or something else to go around picking up leftover firewood when people checkout?
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I’ve posted about this before, but I did a quick video version of how easy it is to enable …
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I haven’t been lied to this confidently since my kid told me they had fully cleaned the …
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For those of us who hear about these things weeks or months after the fact: here’s the sketch …
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I’m sure there’s a way I could do this better, but lately all my requests to Claude AI …
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Can a human live on cinnamon toast crunch cereal alone? We’ll check back with my kid in late …
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It’s not a well known story, but Coldplay’s Chris Martin started writing “Fix …
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brb overdosing on watermelon
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The rate at which the apps I use for editing keep leapfrogging each other is kind of dizzying. …
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New blog post: Ghost Comments Strike Again
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I have a spam comment on my Ghost blog. I reported it (to myself) and got an email from Ghost saying …
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If you were wanting some Elgato gear on Prime sales, but missed out due to no stock, Elgato’s …
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James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday July 11, 2025.
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James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday July 11, 2025.
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The Apprentice, 2024 - ★★★
Watched on Friday July 11, 2025.
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The Apprentice, 2024 - ★★★
Watched on Friday July 11, 2025.
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Now that DMs on most platforms have AI quick responses, it’s pretty easy to just get two bots …
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On one hand, TikTok is potentially a data collection privacy nightmare. On the other hand, …
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Imposter syndrome + struggling with self esteem is hearing someone talk about a thing you think …
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New blog post: Building a Gaming PC in 2025 Takes a Community
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Anyone out there using Craft for Notion-like documents and tasks?
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New blog post: Adding Video Streaming to Your Podcast with HLS
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New blog post: Breaking Down and Rebuilding The Edge’s Work on U2’s The Wire
#U2
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This video is possibly the dumbest nerd pun I’ve ever created. But hey, just a little something to …
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Sometimes, as new users start to use an app previously dominated by early adopters, apps just have …
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New blog post: War Is Over, We Don’t Need Your Help. America’s Making War on Itself
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New blog post: I’m Happy You’re Here
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A reminder from a non-handyman to clean out your dryer lint catch and swap out your furnace filter. …
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When your dog lays on part of your body, you’re required to sit there until they move. It’s the law. …
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32 years ago. Sitting in Midtown Plaza’s food court, unwrapping the CD while eating New York …
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A client recently revived a show that’s been on hiatus for 2.5 years and it’s nice how …
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Oh now I’m convinced this couldn’t possibly be a spam bot since they’re warning me …
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The crazier and more stressful life gets, the funnier simple gags like this are to me.
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Parenting win: Being told by my 12yo that I don’t understand how tanning works because I asked …
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In a waiting room for 4hrs this morning to check on my kid’s leg that likely has a fracture from a …
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Found a tick? You can submit it to eTick.ca for analysis.
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Back in the land of AC and flush toilets. Time to hit the showers and check for tics. ⛺️ ☀️ 🥱
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Time for the annual “what do you call this meal?”
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I’ve been carrying a lot of watermelons under the same armpit.
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A quick Riverside feature request: If Chris Coyier says the phrase “CSS tricks” in any …
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New blog post: Threads “Share as Image” Feature
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The two apps that bring my $3,000 Mac Studio to a spinning beachball halt are not Final Cut Studio …
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Just a reminder to anyone registering their kid in Saskatoon minor hockey, registration fees go up …
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I just heard the phrase, describing a Trump economic advisor or something, as having “a …
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Podcast / Notion idea for someone to build: Monitor the podcast’s RSS feed and when the …
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After watching Hamilton last night, we were talking with my daughter how differently Canada was …
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Hamilton, 2020 - ★★★★★
Watched on Saturday June 21, 2025.
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Hamilton, 2020 - ★★★★★
Watched on Saturday June 21, 2025.
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I used to love trying to figure the best plan and deal for getting a new iPhone. These days I’d …
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I went to the downtown mall for the first time in what feels like a decade to get some clothes for …
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Happy Gilmore, 1996 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday June 20, 2025.
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Happy Gilmore, 1996 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday June 20, 2025.
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I’m not sure what I was going to put here, but I kind of wish I would’ve finished this …
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Welp. So much for my theory that nobody would trust AI avatars.
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If you’re seeing this, I’m live now on Twitch demoing recording and editing a podcast using …
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If you’re curious how it works to record and edit a podcast using a tool like Riverside, today …
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The fact that half of the songs on the Singles original motion picture soundtrack aren’t …
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James Acaster is the perfect amount of chaos.
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Begun (or ended?) the tv wars have as Netflix strikes a deal to be where French TV network TF1 live …
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Testing out the Raycast to Microblog extension. Wonder if it supports Markdown properly?
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Trump as the master deal maker strikes again: Trump extends tiktok ban again.
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Via DaringFireball, WhatsApp’s own blog post from 13 years ago could probably be copied and …
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Neville’s away at the groomer this morning, but I keep catching myself wondering where he is …
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Happy Father’s Day to all my fellow dads out there. Whether you get a soggy heart waffle in your …
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Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday June 14, 2025.
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Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday June 14, 2025.
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Listed a bunch of stuff on marketplace with my area of the city clearly indicated along with “no …
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Every time I think I should start a new #podcast, I just watch this video.
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Interesting that Screenflow, which was the most talked about screen recording and editing app on the …
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I had a good chat with Tim earlier as he played my website therapist and helped me talk through all …
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If you’re seeing this post, I’m live with Tim chatting websites and avoiding updating …
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Hay is for horses and in ~30m I’ll be chatting with Tim about what I should do with my biz …
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It’s probably not that complicated on the backend due to APIs and stuff, but it still feels …
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I’m going to follow Dave’s lead and say goodbye to Arc and try out MS Edge for a while. …
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Having a 60lb dog with FOMO is a bit like having a toddler in the house again. Any sense of personal …
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The fact that U2’s website’s 404 page is not just an embed of “I Still …
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Welp it’s definitely time to sell my 16" MacBook Pro.
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I’d like to water the lawn so that the grass isn’t a desert but if I water the lawn the …
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Ah it’s like Gruber speculated: Notes is gaining the ability to export to Markdown, instead of …
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Whew. My Apple Watch 6 is at the bottom of the list of what watchOS 26 will support. So 6 years of …
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New blog post: My Random Notes on WWDC 2025 Keynote #WWDC25
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Apple taking a direct shot at Raycast with Spotlight updates? I’m here for it, but I wish …
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Take a shot every time you hear “liquid glass” and you won’t make it past the …
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When people ask why I play #Fortnite, this is the reason why: So I can do Big Hero 6 fa-la-la-la-la …
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Am I allowed to watch and stream #WWDC’s keynote today or does Twitch block those kinds of …
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You can use BasicAppleGuy’s Bingo board to play along with WWDC, but this would be the biggest …
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I like reading all the various WWDC predictions or wish lists. I wonder if Apple tracks any of these …
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I’ve heard nothing about Pixar’s Win or Lose, an 8 episode series on Disney+, other than seeing it …
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Fountain of Youth, 2025 - ★★
Based on the cast and director, you’d think this would be a great movie. For me it was ruined by …
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Fountain of Youth, 2025 - ★★
Based on the cast and director, you’d think this would be a great movie. For me it was ruined by …
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OH from my kid playing Minecraft online with friends: “Google AI said it was so I’ll …
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If you’re seeing this, I’m live with Tim chatting about what we’ve been up to …
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New blog post: Dictating into Apple Notes to Ghost to a Blog Post
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Explaining to Neville what drive-in movies are. He got sad that he never got to experience one.
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At the rink and resisted getting fries. Please mock me accordingly for my restraint.
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New blog post: AppleTV Gaming Hardware
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New blog post: Community Building with Twitch and Discord
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Apple Notes rumored to get Markdown support - I was just reevaluating using Notes for writing and …
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We’ve got a Gamepass trial right now on our Xbox, and I can’t recommend Hi-Fi Rush …
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Figuring out that I can view a Reminders list in columns completely changes how useful the app is …
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Neville dreams of taking off on the open highway… chasing motorbikes and birds all day long.
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I need to do my monthly invoicing so naturally I’m trying out different methods of tracking to …
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Watching the Andor finale. Finally. I’ve told my family to expect a Rogue One rewatch and then an …
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Bono: Stories of Surrender, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday May 31, 2025.
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Bono: Stories of Surrender, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday May 31, 2025.
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday May 31, 2025.
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday May 31, 2025.
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I’ve never listened to a full episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast. But he somehow got 3 hours of Bono’s …
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My puppy has become obsessed with licking and pulling at the fur in his front two paws. He’s not …
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Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday May 30, 2025.
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Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday May 30, 2025.
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Whew Jensen McRae’s voice is incredible. (TikTok link)
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The person (his father) I talked to the least in life is the person I …
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Do the shoes pass the vibe check? 😂 #StarWars #Fortnite
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Great to see Chris Coyier try out streaming: The point is, mostly, for me to play with CodePen’s …
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Manuel Moreale said it better than I did: The Browser Company, creator of the now almost dead Arc …
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On Thursday I’m going to be chatting with Binary Digit about streaming, Discord, and community …
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Which came first: Motion or Notion? I know Motion, the Apple video app, came way before both. But …
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New blog post: Bono on Jimmy Kimmel
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The $200 I paid for Logic Pro 15 years ago continues to be one of the best business expenses I’ve …
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Possible controversial hot take: I think Andor is a pretty great series, possibly even if you don’t …
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New blog post: Goodbye Arc
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Why is Apple Intelligence’s default response to my kid asking if (a) he can get Facebook, and …
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AI slop out here asking the question nobody asked: Would you subscribe to ShopTalk Show if Dave and …
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You know it’s going to be a good Monday when your dog* says hello by jumping on your crotch instead …
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It’d be a beautiful morning if it wasn’t for that wind - the real slogan of #Saskatchewan summers.
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He’s such a goof who looks terrifying at random angles.
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Lilo & Stitch, 2025 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday May 24, 2025.
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Lilo & Stitch, 2025 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday May 24, 2025.
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Seriously Notion - cool it with the AI garbage. This notification keeps popping up once an hour or …
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If you’re looking for something new in the wake of Pocket shutting down, I’d recommend …
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A video I posted about Twitter being down became a troubleshooting forum overnight. How did only 36% …
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Don’t worry Canada. I emailed Tim Sweeney to find out when Fortnite will be available in the …
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Pray for me that I don’t lose my soul to this HTMHell of an episode. 🙏
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(nodding head emoji) via Paul Robert Lloyd
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No spoilers for the #Survivor finale last night, but I’m happy with how it all ended. It’s weird to …
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If for no other reason than revenge for my Jets, I really hope the Oilers sweep the Dallas Stars in …
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I love reading through Dave Rupert’s experience on moving from Notion to Obsidian. I’m …
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You’ll know you’re ready to have kids when you’re sick of being able to find stuff in your fridge.
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New blog post on my 🍋 blog: How to Use Ecamm Live to Live Stream - featuring the YouTube archive of …
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I feel like this ad was programmed by a tech bro with deep insecurities and fears about his own …
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If you’re seeing this, I’m live with Andy Bell on my Twitch channel chatting live …
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In just over 45m, I’m going to be attempting to demo live streaming with Ecamm Live to Andy …
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No Fortnite on iOS here in Canada yet so I guess I’ll have to actually watch my son’s hockey game …
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Sinners, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Sunday May 18, 2025.
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Sinners, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Sunday May 18, 2025.
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Will he read? Will he doomscroll? Will he fall asleep? Cast your vote now in this exciting game of …
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The only bright side to the Jets losing the series is now Scheifele can focus on mourning his …
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Let’s go Jets. Leave it all out there for Mark Scheifele and his family tonight. #NHLJets
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Anyone else seeing every celebrity pitching a mobile game called Royal Kingdom? You’re not alone. Is …
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Well now I kind of want to play a game of hot / cold with Fazle just to see if they can find where I …
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Currently using 3 different calendar apps just as Steve Jobs intended.
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I told my daughter she can text me if she feels dumb when her friends disappear into Snapchat on …
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Joining me on Thursday is the esteemed Andy Bell who’ll bring his British sensibilities and …
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Don’t watch the new Superman trailer if you’re planning to see the movie already. You …
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When everyone else is vibe coding and breaking things while moving fast, be a Ultramarina and sweat …
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Finished reading: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman 📚
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Me: I’m definitely never buying a skin for Fortnite. And especially not a vehicle skin. Also …
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I agree with Justin’s post about YouTube’s eventual need to degrade the podcasting …
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All the parents sitting in our vehicles looking our little screens waiting for hockey to start has …
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The US National Parks having a fake beef with each other, all while posting the weirdest most feral …
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TikTok has a new caption preset that tries to add emoji to your captions… sometimes it works …
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New blog post: Brick Your iPhone on Purpose
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I caved and watched the Murderbot trailer and I’m genuinely excited for the show. I really …
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I don’t really care whether the MCU is back baby or not, but I genuinely really enjoyed …
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Thunderbolts*, 2025 - ★★★★
Best MCU film in a while.
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Thunderbolts*, 2025 - ★★★★
Best MCU film in a while.
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#GoJetsGo let’s get ahead in this series asap plz
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These came with our biennial purchase of a umbrella for our deck (because #Saskatchewan) and I feel …
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Wow Fortnite’s already available on iOS in Canada. 😂
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I can’t wait to be able to tell my kids to go play Fortnite on their iPhone so I can play #Fortnite …
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Onward, 2020 - ★★★★
Watched on Thursday May 8, 2025.
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Onward, 2020 - ★★★★
Watched on Thursday May 8, 2025.
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New blog post: Back to Basics with Apple Mail, Notes, and Reminders Apps
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I’ve been debating getting a second HomePod mini for my office for a year or two (I move …
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“I wanna love you, I wanna make you mine…” You’ll finish the next line whether you want to or not if …
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I first created this reboot of my email newsletter back in February… of 2024. I’ve been …
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New blog post: The Necessary Conversation Podcast
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New blog post: 12 Years of Ghost
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I dig how simply and clearly Ray Ortega demonstrates the benefits of Elgato’s new Voice Focus …
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Siri and Google are currently fighting over who gets to notify me the most about the various flights …
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I can’t believe the Jets pulled that off. #NHLJets
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It’s such a Jets move to wait until 1.6 seconds left to tie game 7 and send it to overtime. #NHLJets
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I still remember the chills I got when we walked around that corner and saw the entrance to Black …
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Someone kept trying to join a group #Fortnite game last night who’s on my Epic Games friend …
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The Jets are going to make this night as painful as possible, aren’t they? 😠 #NHLJets
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I will not suffer any Star Wars hate this month, especially inside #Fortnite. 😆
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New word game added to my rotation: Bracket City (via Ginger in The ShopTalk Show Discord.
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I’m live now on Twitch talking with Tim about…things - we might even try taking a few callers …
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🔔 Tim and I are going to be chatting about something… podcast editing, websites, taxes, something? - …
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Blue’s coach Jim Montgomery is an ass for claiming any knowledge of how and when Scheifele was …
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Running a business that earns mostly in USD but has mostly CAD expenses makes it hard to quickly …
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I don’t know why it works one game and not the next, but I love when the Jets just focus on playing …
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New blog post: The Tall Tales of a Short Rockstar trailer.
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Question for the dog owners: I see dog beds for sale at Costco, etc. but our dog, Neville, almost …
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You know a Mac app is doing something fishy when they don’t respect Command-H to hide the app …
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If you live to ~80 years old, you’ll get to vote nationally 20 times in Canada. Don’t miss your …
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My least favorite hockey games are the ones where the Jets forget how to play hockey. #NHLJets
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That time of the month where I have to reintroduce my bank accounts to my money tracking app (Lunch …
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Friday formula: Burger + beer + sunshine = 😋
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Here’s the YouTube edit of my conversation with Tim yesterday about pricing services like …
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I went for a walk and while taking this picture, Neville 🐶 almost broke my arm running after a bird. …
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wtf Jets? I know you’re missing a couple folks, but still. Yikes. #NHLPlayoffs
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I’m live now on Twitch talking with Tim about pricing creative projects - we might even try taking a …
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New blog post: They / Them Explained by Dan McClennan
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🔔 How do you price out work for clients? Tim and I are going to be talking about pricing in creative …
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I don’t know if this Tampa realtor is doing well selling houses with her TikToks, but …
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I updated my blog post with the reply I got from Tim Sweeney. I doubt I’ll get anything from …
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New blog post: Apple Gaming is Still a Joke
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I just tried installing Whiskey to be able to play Steam games on my Mac. I guess the 18(!) year old …
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New blog post: Edits from Instagram for iOS
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I keep checking my Signal account just in case I’ve been added to any US government planning …
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Anyone know #YouTube tactics well enough to know whether you should link the full episode a Short is …
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I’m driving 867km today, which should take around 8hrs give or take. What’s the best podcast episode …
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I haven’t slept past 7am for months. Today I slept past 10am. 👀 In these weird times, let people …
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I kind of miss the days when I could hand my bank login over to Mint and never have to resync bank …
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“Neville - any idea who’s been digging holes in the backyard?”
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I don’t know if there will ever be another Marc-Andre Fluery in the NHL. 😆
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There’s an iOS 18.4.1 and macOS Sequoi 15.4.1 update out now that addresses a security …
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According to my kids, it’s way cooler that I’m editing the YouTube Shorts clips for a …
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You can just upload as much 4K video as you want to a youtube channel and it’s free. I still …
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I always forget about turning on folder sizes in Finder and reach for my copy of DaisyDisk instead. …
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I dismantled the wood frame of our backyard rink this morning and I think my back is telling me that …
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A Minecraft Movie, 2025 - ★★★
Watched on Tuesday April 15, 2025.
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A Minecraft Movie, 2025 - ★★★
Watched on Tuesday April 15, 2025.
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When I said I’d restart my email newsletter in 2024, I didn’t factor in the fact that I …
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It’s been a while since I’ve thought about what and why I’m posting where and when …
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New blog post: Coldplay’s Yellow Covered by Avie Sheck + His Mom
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I’m a #Fortnite influencer. 😝
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Been cleaning house and yard most of the day and just sat down, and now I don’t think I’ll be …
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Your regular reminder that whether you have one podcast or 20, Transistor is the best podcast host …
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I have no idea how the numbers look on the balance sheets, but I can’t imagine a person more …
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For anyone using Notion Calendar, how do you integrate date information from Notion? I’m …
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It is pretty wild that a fully grown human adult can be rendered pretty much useless if one of their …
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The paths are mostly clear. ☀️ Now Neville gets to experience a pond melting for the first time.
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Welp I guess I’m stuck here since Neville Dogbottom fell asleep on my foot.
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I’m live now on Twitch talking with Tim about our unused domain names - we might even try taking a …
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🔔 Bring out your unused domain names. Tim and I are going to be talking about unused domain names …
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Crashlands 2 is out. It’s been interesting getting to hear from the CEO in one of the Discord …
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Moving my #Twitch activity to a new account. Don’t be alarmed if you get a new …
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I’m live with @ultranurd@mastodon.social chatting Apple Arcade updates and Switch 2 …
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If you’re looking for an app to do dual video recording (front + back camera at the same time) …
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I’m sure Tim Cook is glad he gave Trump $1 million earlier this year, now that he sees …
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The protests this weekend seemed like a massive event across the USA… but now what? (Genuine …
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I like to think Neville doesn’t shed that much, but then I put on sweatpants.
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“Should I just put my business’ finances up on GitHub in some sort of open source …
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On the list of crap Trump has caused, delaying the Switch 2 preorders for America is pretty low in …
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Drinking a homemade iced coffee at 3:30pm. What’s the worst that could happen?
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I may have a stressful CRA + GST filing letter sitting on my desk, but at least Paul Rudd went day …
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Tombstone, 1993 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday April 2, 1994.
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Tombstone, 1993 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday April 2, 1994.
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Heat, 1995 - ★★★★
Watched on Tuesday April 2, 1996.
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Heat, 1995 - ★★★★
Watched on Tuesday April 2, 1996.
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Nobody needs to know how long it took me to figure out there was an automated fade on a #podcast …
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New blog post: Batman: Year One Podcast
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Woof. $629CAD for the Switch 2 pushes it well beyond the sub-$500 of the original Switch. I know …
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Welp - guess it’s time to watch Heat and Tombstone with the oldest this weekend.
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MicDrop looks like a must have for any USB mic using podcaster or livestreamer - now with Stream …
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Adolescence, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Monday March 31, 2025.
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Adolescence, 2025 - ★★★★
Watched on Monday March 31, 2025.
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We borrowed my mother-in-law’s air fryer to try it out. Send me your best air fryer tips and tricks …
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If Apple does release a new Apple TV this year, I think we’ll have to record a new episode of …
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The Wild Robot, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday March 29, 2025.
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The Wild Robot, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday March 29, 2025.
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I managed to fix my old Heil shock mount that I was about to throw out with a very niche solution: …
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New blog post: How I Use Fiddling With My Tools to Avoid Doing the Work
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Wow. If Gruber adds an image embed to a post, you know Apple’s fumbled the ball big time. 😆
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Andy Bell and crew have got a great senior level “Complete CSS Course” over at Piccalil. …
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This little 💩 pulled me over just as I stepped on to ice. I guess I’ll still let him come home with …
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OpenAI’s Studio Ghibli meme factory is an insult to art itself I think one of the worst parts …
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Don’t forget to eat lunch you dummy. (It’s me. I’m the dummy.)
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In a world menaced by a Donald, be a Larry. According to comments, he listened to hours of testimony …
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I’m going to be live this afternoon talking with Tim about naming things and whatever else comes up, …
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Do you see why I get so confused about time zones? I realize there’s a slight change by Google …
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Uh oh. Looks like I’m running in a British Columbia election.
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Calling out the Signal leak for what it is is great and all, but the rest of the world knows that …
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All my Discord servers are full of people upset about the UI changes Discord made. So I’d …
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This is the modern Clippy except its only purpose is to tell me to pay Notion more for a feature I …
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Updated my /uses/ page from last year. Not updating my photo though because my office is nowhere …
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What have you enjoyed that’s on Steam’s City Builder & Colony Sim promotion that I …
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Someone at Costco was watching my chat with Tim 😆![Screenshot of an email notification reading [Costco] DJI MINI 4 Pro Costco Bundle 1169.99$ (130$ off) promotion.](https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1068/2025/23ecc47e2b.png)
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For anyone having trouble getting today’s ShopTalk Show episode, they’re having some …
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“He’s a Cybertruck in human form, and that is almost certainly the point.”
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Happy Sunday. Hope you find somewhere to lay your head for a nap that’s more comfortable than the …
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Nice to buy an Xbox and fancy monitor so my kid can use it and I get the sucky Switch. 😝
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The Electric State, 2025 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday March 22, 2025.
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The Electric State, 2025 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday March 22, 2025.
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“You won’t bury me in a suit and tie, right?”
“I’ll bury you in that “RIP twitter” shirt you always …
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A healthy media diet is Severance, then White Lotus, then Last of Us, then Shrinking. Dystopian …
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Here’s yesterday’s recording of Tim and I chatting about his DJI cam and mic’s, …
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Charles Barkley is my hero of the day 😆 This ain’t Fox News - we don’t have to repeat …
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Crumbl Cookies: When you’re too tired to shove a stick of butter and a bag of chocolate chips …
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Reading this review of Ghost’s public beta of ActivityPub support makes me really happy I picked …
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I’m live now on Twitch talking with Tim about his new gear, podcasts on YouTube, and what makes a …
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14 days until we find out more about the Nintendo Switch 2. 😬🤩
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Captain America: Brave New World, 2025 - ★★½ (contains spoilers)
This review may contain spoilers. Did this feel different if you watched it before Trump 2.0 took …
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Captain America: Brave New World, 2025 - ★★½ (contains spoilers)
This review may contain spoilers. Did this feel different if you watched it before Trump 2.0 took …
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I remember joking before our last trip to the USA in the fall of 2024 saying “better do it now …
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Love this expansion of enshittification from Dave: In an era where we’re able to rapidly generate …
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I need everyone to pause putting out cool tv series so I can catch up. I’m still behind on …
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The ShopTalk Show YouTube channel couldn’t have come at a better time for @davatron5000 …
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Happy Monday. The washing machine is still being weird so why not add a broken peanut butter …
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Currently looking up how to get nail glue out of a washing machine as well as how to send a child to …
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I went out for drinks with a friend and we talked about how, as 40 something year old dads, we don’t …
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One #Fortnite win tonight. Go out on a high. 😆
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Black Bag, 2025 - ★★★½
Cate Blanchett.
Michael Fassbender.
End review.
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Black Bag, 2025 - ★★★½
Cate Blanchett.
Michael Fassbender.
End review.
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One of these teams is not in the right division. 😆
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Someday I need to add up how many people actually listen (or are subscribed) to all the various …
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There’s a lot of software I use (coughs in Notion’s direction) where I feel like they could charge …
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Hey Apple—I’m trying my hardest to use Safari + Tab Groups instead of Arc / Chrome, but Safari …
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I really hope the way Marco Rubio was welcomed to Canada was intentional trolling. 😆
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March is when I start getting personally insulted by any amount of snow falling.
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I’m not sure what these are exactly, but I’ve really enjoyed the podcast-related …
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We need to bring back the 2001 Rick Mercer talking to Americans series.
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I’m going to be live this afternoon talking with my friend Tim about ideas for podcasts around …
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Just a reminder that if you have any appointments with someone who lives in Saskatchewn this week, …
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If a podcast I’m editing references it, I’m required to post it: Ludacris Llama Llama …
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Notion Calendar adds new “record your podcast” feature? 😜
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That’s about as scathing an article on Apple that I think I’ve ever read from Gruber. And well …
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Even Colbert was surprised at the joy his audience had for announcing how much money Musk lost on …
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The fact that Apple Music is on this list of sites monitored by a contractor for ICE should prompt …
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Apple re-enabling Apple Intelligence with each iOS update is a bug that needs to be fixed ASAP if …
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Monday March 10, 2025.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Monday March 10, 2025.
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I asked this in a Discord I’m in, but just confirming that I didn’t misunderstand or …
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Woke up to the vacuum not working, the dog being off (seems fine now), and fresh snow on top of all …
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Normally I think it’s silly to sing a national anthem before a sporting event that isn’t an …
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Let’s do some hockey game’ ing. #GoBladesGo
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Finally getting around to checking out Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. The first episode was a lot of fun. …
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Looper, 2012 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday March 7, 2025.
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Looper, 2012 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday March 7, 2025.
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The Prestige, 2006 - ★★★★½
Watched on Friday March 7, 2025.
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The Prestige, 2006 - ★★★★½
Watched on Friday March 7, 2025.
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New blog post: America the Beautiful (…with much ❤️ to the amazing American people I know who …
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The keyboard change is typical of Apple’s meticulous attention to detail, even if it took …
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Noah Kahan dropping a new song on Sesame Street (TikTok link) is the perfect antidote to all the …
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Double the Baymax, double the victory Royale? #fortnite
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New blog post: Apple Gives Away Bono Documentary (Apple Vision Pro Not Included)
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Being able to right click on a layer and click “remove background” and it just works™ …
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I agree with Colbert - Americans can’t take Trump seriously but not literally like they did in …
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I thought you used to be able to confirm Apple Pay on a Mac with your iPhone? Why can I confirm a …
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New blog post: We are Canadian.
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Being someone who can often catastrophize about things, it was super helpful to get to edit a …
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JD Vance is the kind of driver who gets mad if people don’t wave thanks to him when he slows …
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If I was the CEO of Notion, I’d spend the next 6 - 12 months focusing on making the app as …
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Last game of the regular hockey season is a good sign that spring is coming soon. (They won too!)
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Happy Shrove / Pancake Tuesday to all who celebrate.
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For the last 4 springs, we’ve had issues with water filling up a basement window well. I …
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New blog post: David Cross Is Starting to Regret His Vote For Trump
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Seems like a good reason to get an iPad (A16) model tbh lol
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ps Balatro is made in Canada. Playing it is a way to support Canadian. 😆 🎮
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I hate living out of fear, but please talk to your kids about extortion / sextortion that happens …
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I want to do a live stream but it’s just focused on the door to my office. All you’d …
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I caved and finally washed my truck on the weekend. It’s already dirty again of course. But how many …
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Mike Myers demonstrated a perfect way to show support for #Canada on SNL last night. Clearly …
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My kids love it when I meet them where they’re at (on Snapchat).
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Why is search and typing in Apple’s own Passwords app so slow? Just me? I’m on a Mac …
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2 years ago I was blogging about how tearing Twitter down was easy. I could almost do a find and …
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JD Vance reminds me of so many men in the evangelical church world who’ve failed up into …
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Now I really need to update my “you’re getting a little Skype-y” phrase when a …
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I love this Harrison Ford cranky old but actually really sweet guy energy for 2025.
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It was nice to go to watch my kid’s hockey game last night and not step outside to -30C when we …
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That’s probably enough internet for the day. Time to shut it down everyone. We’ll pick it back up …
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It really sucks to have to explain to my kids that Americans probably don’t actually hate us, …
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I’m so tired of not being able to trust if someone is a human, bot, or spam / phishing account …
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New blog post: Subscribe to the Podcast Version of My Blog Wherever You Get Your Podcasts
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People are leaving actual comments on my blog. It feels like it’s 2010 again. 😆
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Trying out a different Ghost theme for my blog and also leaning in to the newsletter angle Ghost …
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This might be the one thing to get me to go buy a Vision Pro. 😆 #U2
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Kid playing Quest VR (Gorilla Tag?)while other kid drums while the dog lays out hoping to get …
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The entire 5 season run of Orphan Black is on for $9.99CAD on AppleTV which seems like an error …
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I think it’s fine for software companies to raise their prices. But I wonder how many people …
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First time getting a vehicle towed achievement unlocked. ✅ (Technically it’s my son’s vehicle.) …
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Is there any decent #WordPress themes out there that aren’t just blocks and patterns that …
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So far I’m liking the slow transition from 1Password to macOS / iOS’ built in password …
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It’s never going to be a great time to wash the vehicle this week (or month), but when is the …
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Today a “real-life friend” told me they read something on my blog and it didn’t …
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Nodding along to Leah Reich’s thoughts here: We don’t need no innovation.
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Very important tech issue: why does Balatro for macOS (Apple Arcade) not respect …
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Sorry, no live stream today. 3 kids + a friend + a dog means I have a 100% chance of being …
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I’m glad the AI machine overlords are able to pick out the important bits from podcasts. 🤖💨
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As silly as Apple’s Apple Intelligence is at times, when I see stuff like OpenAI removing any …
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I’m with Louie Mantia, Imran Chaudhri & Humane ripped people off so they could cosplay as …
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There’s a million more important things that need to be dealt with, but if someone could tell …
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I don’t know how or when US citizens move from posting “oh wow I can’t believe …
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One of those days where I can’t wait until it’s time to play a round of Balatro and fall asleep. …
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It only takes a few clicks to see this is a satirical account, and yet because of the reality of …
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Supposedly a high of plus 3 by the weekend. 🙏🏻
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Sunday morning sinus med induced thought: If Musk invaded Canada, Americans would post how upset …
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Thank you SNL for acknowledging 🇨🇦
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“Holy crap! Kill this Thor! How is he getting away with this?!” - 10pts if you can name …
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I promised Tim I wouldn’t exclaim “I can’t believe they can do that in the …
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I just realized that “Cisco”, the tech company, is named that because it’s from …
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I don’t get why random ppl try to friend me on Fortnite? Didn’t their parents teach them not to hang …
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I’m live now on Twitch or YouTube trying out Riverside’s video editing abilities. Come hang …
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I’m going to be live streaming this afternoon trying out Riverside’s video editing abilities …
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“Stupid hooman doesn’t know you can just pee outside. Woof.”
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Trying out Greg Morris’ new iOS app for Micro.blog: Micro Social.
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New blog post: Getting Ghosted by Ghost’s Comments
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“It’s cold enough I bet you could freeze some water out there.” is not something we ever say around …
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My throat is a little sore tonight which I’m sure is unrelated to the sickness three people in my …
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Turns out Neville’s a big Severance fan.
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One of those times when reading to one of my kids before bed and the book is so good I don’t realize …
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Caught a WHL hockey game tonight (Saskatoon Blades beat the Regina Pats). The main attraction at any …
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If we could get a week of -15C instead of -30C, that’d be awesome for everyone. 🥶
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I complain about going to my kid’s hockey games, but I actually do enjoy (most of) it. I’m glad he’s …
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I’m live now on Twitch or YouTube setting up a podcast feed for audio posts for my blog. Come hang …
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Cool - the developer of Balatro is from my province, Saskatchewan, here in Canada. And the game only …
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“We picked a fight with the Labradoodle of allies?” Jon Stewart / The Daily Show on USA …
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I’m going to be live streaming this afternoon talking about setting up a podcast feed for audio …
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Good coffee + good blog post by @Annie: I have a problem with anyone pretending to be a gray-toned, …
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Alright winter that’s quite enough snow for the season. I’m going to have to start storing it in my …
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If you’ve ever watched (or heard) Jason Lengstorf, you know what this sound is. 😉 He’s …
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The way the USA is destroying decades of good will around the world by letting Musk / Trump destroy …
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New blog post: Do Real-Life People Blog?
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Nice! Cardhop (contacts app for macOS / iOS from the makers of Fantastical) adds support for Bluesky …
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I don’t know if it was a great idea to start reading Station Eleven to my youngest while there’s …
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I love the through line from zines to email newsletters: In praise of zines
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New blog post: Keeping up with it all is too much. Give me sarcasm and empathy straight into my …
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You know who is loving Apple AI? Parents with kids who they can let play with the various Apple AI …
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A B level team playing a C level team should have the humility to recognize what’s going on, as …
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Too real: Are you a man looking for friends? Start a podcast!
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Musk cheating at video games should be enough to sink his nerd cred, but I know the fanboys will …
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This guide to using Signal for USA government workers works just as well as a primer for using …
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I’d guess that policing each other about whether we’re shopping Canadian enough is something the …
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Winter just keeps on coming up with ways to be the worst.
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A weekend of nothing but rink food and I feel like I’m one half puck burger, and the other half is …
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Bob Marley: One Love, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday February 1, 2025.
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Bob Marley: One Love, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday February 1, 2025.
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Super excited to be among the first to try out the ❄️ highways tomorrow morning. 🥶 Colonsay, …
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Whiplash, 2014 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday January 31, 2025.
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Whiplash, 2014 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday January 31, 2025.
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Is $115 for a bunnyhug a lot of money or am I just stuck in 2005 pricing? I want to support …
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“Hey asshole it’s 12:10pm and my food bowl isn’t filled with rocks. Let’s go.” - Neville’s got the …
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Meta Quest VR stuff is wild. It shouldn’t be too surprising that Meta tries to connect all the …
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AI is taking over podcasting with it’s giant microphone and piercing, dead eyes. Also be sure …
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😂 “Yes, an obsession with IQ is ‘astrology for racists’” …
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Kid From the Opposing Team: “The kid was smiling!”
Me working the penalty box: “You tripped him and …
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I went through all the trouble of setting up a dog cam for the stream only for said dog to lay on …
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I’m live now on Twitch or YouTube doing some podcast production work. Come hang out and ask any q’s …
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I’m just over 200 likes away from getting my dream of a Brett Goldstein touring America …
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I’m focusing 100% of my marketing efforts for 2025 on walking around empty Meta Horizon VR worlds …
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Every so often I manage to sneak on to my Xbox connected to my tv and play a bit of Fortnite or NHL …
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I’ll drink coffee to recover. Neville chose the floor. 🐶
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Up until 1 to pick up oldest from a winter formal at school, awake until 2:30 waiting for him to get …
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I slipped on the ice while taking Neville for a walk tonight. I’m sure I’ll feel some random muscle …
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I love my American friends. But ya’ll look like clowns right now.
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New blog post: Federated Following Confusion Featuring Matt Haughey
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I’d love to ditch Meta (FB, WhatsApp, IG, and now Threads), but whenever I open Threads I see posts …
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I appreciate that Buttondown makes sure you’re serious enough about the relationship before …
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New blog post: Missing Notifications in iOS 18
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I don’t know why, but it bothers me so much that the Descript dot com version is snappier than …
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Just checking what happens if I bold some text or maybe italicize it via Micro.blog and then …
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TIkTok’s frantic effort to skirt the U.S. ban as the White House changed hands: “It was all a game. …
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I see a resurgence in the use of Signal as a WhatsApp / Messenger / etc. alternative. Is it secure …
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Seems like today’s iOS & macOS updates might be worth doing for security reasons more so …
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I’m thankful that Ben Thompson woke up early to go deep on DeepSeek. Meta, meanwhile, is the …
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How long is this in real time?
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I’m live now on Twitch or YouTube doing some podcast production work. Come hang out and ask any q’s …
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How to tell my movie selection is dominated by life with teens: the only movies I’ve seen out …
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I’m going to be live streaming while I work a bit more on my Why’d You Follow Me? podcast this …
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Paul Kafasis shows why blogging is still so very important in 2025: Not So Super, Apple.
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How many people who bought a Vision Pro are still using it somewhat regularly today? I have to …
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New blog post: Tim Cook + Apple—A Moment of Intense Optimism, Shattered.
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Currently reading: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman 📚
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I just played a Quest 2 game (Population: One?) with my son and a random dude named “Cock …
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I don’t need a therapist to know that for how often I add “…but, no …
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Ah yes thank you transcription bot - Westboss is a great dev to follow. Much better than Eastboss. 😆 …
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How is a package that started the day in Memphis, TN going to make it up here by 5pm today? 🤔
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I love / hate Shrinking on AppleTV+. It’s a beautifully written, shot, acted, and produced series. …
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Costco this morning was nice and empty. Not so nice were all the cars I saw in ditched along the …
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Finished reading: Yellowface by R. F. Kuang 📚
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I had to reset the counter for “days since I’ve heard someone say ‘I’m not a racist, but…” last …
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Apropos of nothing going on in the world, what would be the best movie(s) or tv series to watch with …
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In an effort to ignore all the things™ and focus on work, I instead ignored all the things and …
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Disney+ promoting the livestream of Trump’s inauguration on my Canadian account is certainly a …
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Somehow it was even colder in the rink today. I won’t miss the cold, but I will miss being able to …
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It’s a freezing -31C outside—what better day to be in a natural ice hockey rink all day? 🥶
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My kid is playing with Apple’s Image Playground app on the Mac Mini and came up with this pretty …
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Relaxing morning with a piece of toast, coffee, and a super needy, teething dog.
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Hold me in your thoughts tonight: I have to go to Martensville.
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Overthinking myself into a corner is still my vibe for 2025. At least I think it is? Wait—what if it …
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I think it’ll take 5+ years of near top tier games on the Mac before I will genuinely believe …
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I really don’t need yet another blog or CMS, but the folks behind Good Enough have built a …
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Video games my kids are playing these days: Brawl Stars, Fortnite, Marvel Rivels, Balatro, Valorant, …
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I’ve found the key to running a successful business—particularly as a solo …
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Hang out with Tim and I around 1:45pm CST / 2:45pm EST as he joins me to ask questions about setting …
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Based off this teaser trailer, I’m glad it seems like Nintendo decided to do more of the same, just …
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Oh look… there’s more to yet another Matt Mullenweg behaving like a giant man-baby …
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I don’t think CoPilot is ok. (This was the suggestion in a fairly empty text document.)
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I kind of wish TikTok would publish USA user numbers vs the rest of the world and say… …
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The way a teenager can text “What are we doing for supper?” and it has nothing to do …
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I think Shortcuts on iOS / macOS are amazing, and I’m glad it’s a feature Apple …
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Bluesky has finally arrived: “Switch 2” is trending. 😆
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Yeah sure - Matt Mullenweg can be trusted and this childish act of kicking people out so they will …
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😆 Your TikTok China assigned spy saying goodbye. (TikTok link, duh.)
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Don’t respond to “reply STOP” or “reply NO” to phishing attempts on …
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He fell asleep like this so I guess I’m stuck here forever
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Neville is unimpressed by your plans for Saturday. ( 📸 taken by my kid)
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I despise the way Meta is washing their hands of content moderation—and have to think they love that …
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These cold call emails with a “private video looking at your website” where it’s …
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From my archives (way back in… 2020?) - I still get a kick out of seeing someone watch / hear …
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It feels so bizarre to look out my window and see a white, frozen arctic tundra landscape while I …
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New blog post: My Social Media Timeline. It’s nothing particularly new in thought, just my …
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I was listening to The Daily’s episode on Justin Trudeau stepping down and they ended by …
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Aside from a search engine of some sort, what’s a website or two that you still visit directly …
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I haven’t been getting proper notifications from lots of apps on my iPhone for a while …
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…and then this post, “We should not confuse what makes money with what is good” …
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👏 Podcasting’s unique selling proposition is not video: “I think that the rush to video …
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Uh oh. I’m on the highway to hell.
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Some days I can’t even muster the confidence of a mediocre white man. Woof.
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If you have a YouTube channel, there’s a setting to check to allow third-party companies to …
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Not going to lie, WWE being on Netflix greatly increases the odds of me getting way back into …
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Currently reading: Yellowface by R. F. Kuang 📚
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Checking in on America to see how they’re remembering the chaos of January 6th 4 years …
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New (old) blog post📝: Movies Take Years
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I realize there’s probably a world where this is a good thing, but all these AI appointment …
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Finished reading: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 📚
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Godspeed to parents, teachers, and anyone elder going back to regular routine tomorrow morning. May …
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Me playing most of the Zelda or Metroid games on Switch: k wait - what am I supposed to be doing …
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Carry-On, 2024 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday January 4, 2025.
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Carry-On, 2024 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday January 4, 2025.
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The Truman Show, 1998 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday January 3, 2025.
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The Truman Show, 1998 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday January 3, 2025.
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U2’s The Edge, also a happy Shure SM7B podcaster? You’d think professional musicians …
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I assume these are related topics over on Elon’s amazing website.
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If you wanted to check out Micro.blog as just a blog, they’ve launched a new $1USD/month plan …
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Yessss Canada finally ties this stupid game. 😂 World Junior Hockey Championship is always more …
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Pro tip: if you’re taking a vehicle in to get the remote starter looked at, it helps to bring the …
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Currently editing 35 minutes of video from our NYE family activities down to a watchable ~10m …
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The only downside to having a raclette supper, a NYE tradition around here thanks to my dad working …
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Go Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championships. Which reminds me: I used to have a friendly bet …
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Mufasa: The Lion King, 2024 - ★★★½
Watched on Tuesday December 31, 2024.
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Mufasa: The Lion King, 2024 - ★★★½
Watched on Tuesday December 31, 2024.
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Always fun to look back: New Year Resolutions of Old: Once Vices Now Virtues
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I can’t remember what day or time it is today. I’m sorry if I planned a meeting with anyone today I …
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How the heck do Americans not know who Robbie Williams is? They’re just discovering him for the …
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1Password subscription renews Jan 1st, 2025. So I’ve got 2 days to make the move to Apple …
:
Hot Rod, 2007 - ★★★★
It’s a Christmas movie.
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Hot Rod, 2007 - ★★★★
It’s a Christmas movie.
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Was a great day to flood the rink. Still trying to get it flat flat, but it’s mostly flat and that’s …
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The face of a puppy who’s just realized Christmas happens once a year, not every day.
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Shovelled the rink in a tshirt and got a sweet haul of books. Merry Christmas ya’ll. 📚
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Klaus, 2019 - ★★★★
Watched on Tuesday December 24, 2024.
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Klaus, 2019 - ★★★★
Watched on Tuesday December 24, 2024.
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I remember when I was young and could sleep in whatever position I fell in without worrying about …
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I dreamt that I got to tell off an a-hole in my life in a way that I never would in reality, so I …
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Whether the Jets win or lose the game, I delight in them making Leafs’ fans Christmas break …
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Please slow down out there. Drove past this accident in Saskatoon that 100% didn’t need to happen …
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This creater economy platform costs calculator from Buttondown (email newsletter app) is an easy way …
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Does anyone out there have the random combination of a Elgato HD60 S+ capture device and a Mac …
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I had a strong temptation to leave the microwave in it’s used by 3 kids state because I know …
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Even better at night with the lights.
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Spirited, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Sunday December 22, 2024.
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Spirited, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Sunday December 22, 2024.
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The hoar frost is extra hoary today.
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What’s the semi-unrealistic thing on your Xmas list that you were sure Santa wouldn’t be getting for …
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Haven’t done one of these in a while: I’m headed to Costco… on a Saturday… three days before Xmas… …
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You should literally follow me if you want to make sure to get the slowest line at the Costco gas …
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Don’t let this darkness fool you
All lights turned off can be turned on
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I don’t know why, but as much as I’d love a new Bond film, I’m kind of happy to …
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“Substack Is At It Again”. Please don’t use Substack. There’s so many better options …
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Every time I have to go to Delisle, Saskatchewan for my kid’s hockey game, there’s …
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I did a TikTok Live for ~3 minutes and “earned” $0.01 so… I guess I can finally …
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Accidentally clicked on a client’s audio recording file on macOS, and now it’s opening …
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Acorn’s “Data Merge” feature sounds like the perfect reason to own the image …
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A reminder that if you ignored it when it went around the first time, the director’s cut of …
:
Currently reading: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 📚 Finally getting around to his most popular …
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Nice musical discovery via TikTok: Amble is an Irish acoustic trio. They have a couple of EPs out, …
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Before > After of Neville Dogbottom’s first adventures in getting his hairdid.
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You can have a Crumbl cookie at home anytime you want - just be willing to add a pound of butter to …
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If you’re self employed or a small business owner, how transparent are you about your …
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I have to imagine this will help sell a bunch of AirTags which is effectively Apple + the consumer …
:
The Grinch, 2018 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday December 14, 2024.
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The Grinch, 2018 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday December 14, 2024.
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Excited to show Neville Dogbottom all our fav Xmas movies for the first time. Tonight: The Grinch …
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A Bad Moms Christmas, 2017 - ★★½
So bad. So good.
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A Bad Moms Christmas, 2017 - ★★½
So bad. So good.
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I upgraded from AirPods Pro (2nd gen) to AirPods 4 w/active noise cancellation only because my …
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TIL today: Ecamm Live (macOS live stream / recording app) can support 10 camera feeds?
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Is Apple’s Remote Desktop their oldest app in the App Store that continues to get updates? I …
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Just declaring that these vocal tracks bear no resemblance to any person, living or dead, in case …
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Still kind of surprised that Apple is fine with this for negative temperatures on their nightstand …
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My first attempt with Apple Intelligence + making a digital selfie. Not sure about the headphone …
:
The Vinyl Cafe lives on in another generation thanks to my youngest’s teacher. 😊
:
Happy Apple Intelligence Day to Canada (and 5 other countries outside the US).
:
Riverside, a tool I and many other podcasters use to record remote conversations, just raised …
:
At first it was difficult to watch Matt Mullenweg burn through decades of goodwill so quickly, now I …
:
Bad Sisters season 2 is so good. Currently pricing out an oceanfront property in Malahide or …
:
Currently reading: Foster by Claire Keegan 📚
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Maybe you’ve heard of “software as a service” or SAAS businesses. While editing a …
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Noah Kahan’s Homesick is the winter anthem for Saskatoon, 2024: “The weather ain’t …
:
Die Hard is a sequel to Love Actually where Emma Thompson hired Bruce Willis to hunt down Alan …
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Somebody is upset that I won’t let him bark at people who have the audacity to go out their own …
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Growing Sideways by Noah Kahan is absolutely a Christmas song: “And I divvied up my anger into …
:
Finished reading: Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman 📚
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Unlike Hozier, I like a little ice with my whiskey.
:
Just as our shovelling muscles were starting to relax, here comes more snow Saskatoon.
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Very rude of the washing machine to beep at me just as I finally sat down.
:
While searching for Xmas gift ideas, I stumbled on this Reddit thread with the best reviews of the …
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It should be illegal to schedule a U15 hockey practice for 9:15pm on a Friday night. Who is …
:
It’s wild talking to my dad about how he got clients for financial services over his career vs …
:
It’s so funny how a dog is basically speed running having a kid. Neville Dogbottom is ~5 …
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This is my must hear during the holidays song. The Edge’s jingle jangley outro makes me feel like …
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Why yes, I am a 40 something white dude. What gave it away?
:
It’s Wednesday but somehow feels like both a Monday and a Friday. I’ve seen multiple …
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I see this kind of post as a Canadian and honestly figured it could be about the United States?
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Hey freelancers / sole proprietors / small biz owners (aka me!) - this is your monthly reminder that …
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Somebody is pouting because somebody wouldn’t stop nipping at guests here for a meeting so somebody …
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Shoutout to the Rosewood (? I can’t keep up with neighbourhood names) Leopold’s for the sweet Super …
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Hey you know what would be fun after a day in a cold rink? Why not go to another game in a slightly …
:
Welcome to Hanley, Saskatchewan where it’s just above freezing while running the score clock. 🥶
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Wicked, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday November 29, 2024.
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Wicked, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday November 29, 2024.
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“This movie is Wicked.” - me at Wicked.
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With the amount of random, weird, or interesting recipes on TikTok, Pestle’s(iOS recipe app) …
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When life hands you a broken mug, turn that frown upside down and use it for views. 😆
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Revisiting “Planning my X-it” by Scalzi today.
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I keep wondering why the internet is so much quieter today. And then I remember Americans are in …
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My son brought home some eggnog today, so I guess I can slide “exercise and loose some weight” into …
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Just posted a heartbreaking (😜) video to my TikTok account for anyone who’s followed along …
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“Let’s get to eyeglasses’ level of stigma around mental health.” : Kudos to Brad Frost for sharing …
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I would love it if iCloud shortcuts saved on the Finder sidebar would actually save and not …
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Shameless affiliate link for the only podcast hosting platform that I genuinely enjoy using and am …
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My guess is that (RED) is going to do some sort of bigger splash for the 20 year anniversary in 2026 …
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Today has all the signs of being one of those “welp I did that one thing so now I should take …
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If you can’t great me with an uplifting, empowering message like this every day, I just …
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So dogs can be like humans where they’re angsty and frustrated with something, but all they …
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Snow Day declared for tomorrow already. Kids are excited. My work from home brain is slightly less …
:
Shovelled a path through all the snow for Neville Dogbottom to go do his business. Now time for …
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Shrinking on AppleTV+ might not be for everyone. But hearing Harrison Ford say “Hey kid….” followed …
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It’s much easier to put together the backyard rink before the snow falls, but then I wouldn’t be …
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Happy “the dog ate someone’s freshly made egg breakfast sandwich off the table” to everyone who …
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House goals - even if not everyone else in my house shares this goal. Maybe “area of …
:
I kind of love the way Americans on social media build up to their (obviously late) Thanksgiving …
:
A working theory: We watch Knives Out in the fall, we watch Glass Onion in the summer. Rian Johnson …
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Did Discord reset notifications for anyone else recently? Or did they add new “Adam ❤️ your …
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I did a stupid walk on the dumb treadmill this morning for the first time since before getting …
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Speaking of not writing regularly - I’m updating my personal newsletter description now that …
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So called thought leaders on social media become thought leaders by not crediting their sources: …
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I kind of love seeing a blog link in someone’s profile, clicking it, and finding their most …
:
Apple’s most popular podcasts of 2024 in the U.S. feels like a pretty good sampling of what I …
:
Shovelling 37 times is enoughh for today. It’s probably enough for the whole winter tbh. 😪
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Elon attempting to buy Substack makes perfect sense. It’s a safe home for right wing nonsense …
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Important macOS / iOS update to run that fixes vulnerabilities.
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Dog owners: do you wake up the dog because you need to get a second cup of coffee? Or suffer …
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Further proof of Bluesky being included in the conversation: Transistor.fm allows you to pull a …
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Parks and Recreation: The Complete Series is on sale for $6.99 on the Canadian AppleTV store.
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First time seeing real snow. Turns out he likes it.
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Now 3 of us have learned the hard way that Neville Dogbottom is big enough to grab food off the …
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Selfie of a man somewhat annoyed he has to get cleaned up to leave the house for a niece’s bday. …
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Currently reading: Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman 📚
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If you’re not sure what to make / order to eat today, just a reminder that it’s scone Saturday. …
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Neville Dogbottom would like you to know that even though he’s been a good boy, he still didn’t get …
:
Deadpool & Wolverine, 2024 - ★★★★½
Watched on Friday November 15, 2024.
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Deadpool & Wolverine, 2024 - ★★★★½
Watched on Friday November 15, 2024.
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Get yourself a dog who’s happy to wait for you to go to the bathroom. 😆 A puppy with fomo is like …
:
Some other “Chris” signed us up for emails from Knox County Schools in Knoxville, TN and …
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I feel like pooping on other social networks that people find community on, for whatever reason, is …
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“That best user experience would be telling you very prominently when content you’re …
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Oh crap it’s all over. That was it. #nhljets 😝 (at least I can now start watching the games again)
:
It feels like one of those fall days where we should have a fire on the deck and hang out for a …
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If you’re looking for a slightly nerdier way to delete tweets, this script has been working …
:
Congrats to Cynthia Block on becoming Saskatoon’s next mayor last night, and (I believe?) our first …
:
Voted AF today (municipal version)
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My AirPods Pro started crackling recently, but they’re out of warranty. I wish these customers …
:
Finished reading: When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill 📚
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wtf todays Strands is anger inducing.
:
We’ve reached the point in dog ownership where we know our house probably has a dog …
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Yesterday was Neville Dogbottom’s first experience peeing in the snow. 😆 He liked the snow and …
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It’s a shame there isn’t a poppy emoji yet?
:
Have the Winnipeg Jets clinched a playoff spot yet? Must be soon.
:
Stuck in a small town rink for the day but took a quick walk down by the tracks.
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I know Apple has their reasons for making things thin, but would anyone have complained if the new …
:
I ended up using Tweetback to display my Twitter archive. Still sorting out if I put it on my …
:
I stopped Neville Dogbottom just as he was about to drop a massive load in our living room this …
:
Anyone have a cool app / self hosted way of archiving my Twitter data export? I don’t care …
:
Hey. Drink some water. It’s actually kind of refreshing. You can go back to your coffee / …
:
So the Trudeau government bans TikTok from operating in Canada citing security concerns. Naturally …
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Oh wait - it’s going to take all month to work. 😆
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Downloaded an archive of my almost 30,000 tweets and am auto-deleting them using tweetdeleter.com. …
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In 2016, Americans could maybe get a pass because they didn’t really know what he’d be …
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At least my Jets are getting a decisive victory so I can be slightly less anxious.
:
Gonna go be bad at Fortnite while I wait for the US to be done their sorting hat.
:
What’s everyone using for an HTML editor these days? I’m thinking it’s time I …
:
Do any of my American friends need an emotional support Canadian to talk with? Thinking I could …
:
Good luck to whomever has to read my writing on that hockey timesheet tonight. 😆 Luckily nobody is …
:
I came home from our Florida trip with a cough that’s finally going away after 2+ weeks. I haven’t …
:
I spent a couple hours working on a redesign of my business website and let me tell you: building …
:
Laziness in responding right away pays off again! 😆
:
Did you know Notion added Forms? I just found out. Help me test it out by responding to this very …
:
I hope Apple buying Pixelmator means we get Photos Pro or something? I really don’t want my …
:
New post on my blog: After November 5th, Can’t We Go Back to Normal?
:
I can’t wait until next week at this time when we’ll never have to hear about US …
:
This cover of “Stand By Me” by Stephen Wilson Jr. is worth playing once or twice. …
:
Happy taco dog Halloween to all who celebrate!
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Asking kids who their parents voted for before giving out candy is your civic duty. 😂
:
New on my blog: My thoughts on the new MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMacs announced this week by Apple
:
I had no idea any of this was coming, but very happy to have “powered by Ghost” instead …
:
I’ve been nerd-sniped by @rachsmith into trying out Godspeed, a macOS / iOS / web based to do …
:
At least Neville’s putting all my podcasting gear to good use while I try to figure out if / …
:
I’m sure Apple will update the Mac Studio to an M4 or M5 sometime next year, but in the …
:
For anyone with Rogue Amoeba apps (Audio Hijack, Loopback, SoundSource), they’re advising that …
:
How to survive online - thoughts from EposVox on 18 years on YouTube, 10 years full-time.
:
Voted! (Saskatchewan has a provincial election today, not to be confused with the US election down …
:
Neville gets his first look at Ted Lasso. He likes what he smells.
:
I’m a sucker for the iMac as a home computer. Love the new updates and colors, but I wish …
:
The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, 2024 - ★★★★★
Watched on Saturday October 26, 2024.
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The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, 2024 - ★★★★★
Watched on Saturday October 26, 2024.
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It took 2 months for the “not on the couch” rule to fall away. Neville has a face that wears you …
:
Inspired by a recent convo in the ShopTalk Show Discord, should you bleep / edit swears in your …
:
2024 seems to be the year some tech companies are “taking their podcast production in …
:
I missed this in all the iOS 18 announcements: iOS 18.1: How to Record and Transcribe Phone Calls - …
:
My brain very much wants to go chasing after other people’s dreams because that seems like less …
:
If I didn’t already enjoy reading on my Kobo so much, I’d be very tempted to pick up the …
:
When starting a new document, do you save and name the file right away, or wait until after you’ve …
:
I hadn’t tried the Bluesky for iOS app in a while. It’s looking good and is really nice …
:
Thing I was reminded of last week: I wouldn’t survive a summer in Florida. Three days of 30C heat + …
:
So thankful that Disney World was blanketed in wifi so that my kid can send me requests like this. 😆 …
:
Between airports and our trip to Universal Studios / Disney World last week, I dreamt I was in a …
:
Coco, 2017 - ★★★★
Watched on Monday October 21, 2024.
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Coco, 2017 - ★★★★
Watched on Monday October 21, 2024.
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Finished reading: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman 📚
:
This is your periodic reminder that if you’re on a Mac and you want to live stream, but OBS …
:
““It’s going to be a glorious future,” Musk said, albeit not one that …
:
It’s the time of year when the sound of the birds flying overhead on their journey south can …
:
If anyone needs an Apple SuperDrive, I’ve got one in my drawer in my office. I assume …
:
Fun (and fun looking) resource site to learn HTML: HTML for People.
:
I feel bad for anyone who disagrees but is forced to stay at WordPress / Automattic for financial or …
:
Who had Nintendo announcing a new alarm clockon their 2024 calendar?
:
I dig this list of useful Raycast extensions on MacStories. I know I could be using Raycast for a …
:
I don’t often find myself agreeing with basically everything in a DHH post, but his post, …
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In case you’re wondering about the 🐶, he can still fit inside his toy basket but I suspect he’ll be …
:
RIP iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle. I think parents would love an iPad nano style device with a basic …
:
If you’re wanting to “smart” up your garage door opener without needing a whole …
:
4 ✅ on the old to do list today. That’s a good Monday for this 🍋
:
Modern social media is like having a different coffee shop or restaurant you go to with 15 different …
:
A Costco hot dog at 9:30am is a bold choice.
:
Pestle, Crouton, and Paprika are the main recipe apps I’m aware of for iOS / macOS. Anyone …
:
First time in my podcast editing career that someone was having contractions while recording the …
:
Me for most of my life: “That’s rude, my parents didn’t offer to pay for the food …
:
Work from home protip: If you’re feeling annoyed and irritated at all the things, double check …
:
The way Matt Mullenweg appears to be burning down all of WordPress’ goodwill, it’s …
:
I’m thankful for ppl like Stephen Robles who shows all the fun stuff that can be done with iOS …
:
What’s the word for when you text someone a question that has no urgency or time sensitivity …
:
If the puppy keeps getting himself stuck under the chairs in my office, do I get rid of the chairs …
:
They’re practically giving away…. something over on tiktok? 😝 5?!
:
Josh Collinsworth has a great take on the whole #WordPress / Matt Mullenweg / WP Engine mess… …
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With Chartable, a podcast analytics app, being shut down by Spotify after they acquired it 2 years …
:
Would you believe that 2 weeks in to puppy ownership, my kids are shocked that they have to help …
:
WordPress Vs. WP Engine? It Doesn’t Matter. It’s Bad For The Internet. #WordPress shouldn’t be …
:
I can’t wait to tell my kids when our family is post-economic. 🤡 #WordPress
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I’m not really ready to process that it’s the 20th anniversary of #U2’s How to …
:
I should clarify that the #WordPress situation is bad in the big picture sense of the word.. but not …
:
One perk of having a puppy is that you get to use the phrase “don’t bite the hand that feeds you” a …
:
Good lord what a way to poop on a huge part of the #WordPress ecoysystem. Matt Mullenweg’s …
:
New on my blog: The Contractor’s Dilemma: Coping When Clients Disappear I’m sure others …
:
Anyone want to help me test out the (beta) Descript recording studio? Join me now (for the next …
:
Great recap of everything announced at TwitchCon 2024 if, like me, you’re curious about …
:
High of 31C at the end of September is certainly a choice.
:
Turns out all it took was a venti iced shaken espresso at 2:30pm to fix me. (See you at 3am!)
:
I edited this episode for ShopTalk talking all about the fun and challenges of developing with …
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Can’t anybody at #WordPress / #Automattic take away Matt Mullenweg’s internet for a week …
:
Finally our long nightmare of using QuickTake to record iPhone audio while recording video is over.
:
I spend far too much time checking out team communication apps for a person with a sole …
:
Finished reading: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 📚
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Weekends are for napping on the deck after a hard day of trying to eat wood chips, barking at …
:
Shoutout to everyone on 256GB Mac hardware, Apple Watch Series 3, or an iPhone 12 or earlier …
:
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, 2004 - ★★★★½
Watched on Friday September 20, 2024.
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, 2004 - ★★★★½
Watched on Friday September 20, 2024.
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Great password management advice from one of the people working on Apple’s Passwords app: …
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I hope he always stays small enough to be able to sleep on this. (He won’t.)
:
Nintendo is active on Bluesky. 🎉 That’s enough validation for me. 😜
:
I’m sure it’s just a funny coincidence that the week we brought home a puppy, our …
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New assistant is working out great. Here he is helping with adjusting the mic stand to make sure it …
:
macOS Sequoia was worth the upgrade just for being able to use the annoying PC Express grocery app …
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I wasn’t prepared to see the cast of Slow Horses look so fancy and well dressed. I know …
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My brain when I’m busy: “I’d love if work slowed down a bit then I could try some …
:
How many different ways can you say “What could possibly go wrong?” when writing about …
:
Alright could everyone using my specific set of Apple hardware and software for my type of work …
:
Why didn’t anybody warn me about how exhausting a puppy can be? (they did)
:
I appreciate these kinds of “here’s what you could try with your fresh upgrade to iOS 18 …
:
Apparently some USA conspiracy nutters are freaking out because of random words being displayed on …
:
Meet Neville. 🐶 (Neville Dogbottom if you’re fancy.)
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Goodnight (aka see you in a couple hours to pee)
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The newest member of our family is here for the boops and kisses and 3am pee breaks.
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In case you need a supper plan this weekend, these sheet pan quesadillas work great for our family …
:
Happy international day where rich nerds complain about how long it takes to order an iPhone while …
:
The Pre-Puppy Episode
This is the episode before a new puppy arrives in our home. Wish us luck.
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I don’t really care if you don’t like his stick song because someone in your life …
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Oh dang that’s good. (in case it’s not clear, they just embedded the entire debate video …
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A theory that isn’t 100% true or accurate, but feels truthy sometimes: Software developers …
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I’m struggling to come up with a sane, healthy reason you’d want to use something like …
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Tech podcast editing milestone of sorts: my first time editing a podcast with DHH on it.
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Do you think Apple has a ten year anniversary moment during their iPhone keynote for the U2 + Songs …
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Currently reading: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 📚
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If you’re not out getting a slurpee this weekend in Saskatchewan, I don’t know if we can be friends.
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Neal Brennan: Blocks, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday September 6, 2024.
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Neal Brennan: Blocks, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday September 6, 2024.
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Neal Brennan: Crazy Good, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday September 7, 2024.
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Neal Brennan: Crazy Good, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday September 7, 2024.
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Sorry but Apple should absolutely be the ones who ate shit over the free U2 album in iTunes, not U2. …
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I’m not really complaining about a 30C weekend in September. I’m just confused.🤔
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Apple nerds don’t let their friends buy new iPhones a week before an Apple iPhone event.
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I’m making a variation of a sheet pan quesadilla for supper tonight and I’m very excited …
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A trailer for A Minecraft Movie is out and can say whatever you want about storyline or casting, at …
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I don’t know what Snapchat could do to lose the stranglehold it has on teens, but throwing ads …
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How much do I avoid / hate pricing and estimating my work? I send one pricing estimate to a possible …
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Slow Horses season 4 is out tomorrow on AppleTV+ which gives you plenty of time to catch up the …
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Death on the Nile, 2022 - ★★★
Watched on Monday September 2, 2024.
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Death on the Nile, 2022 - ★★★
Watched on Monday September 2, 2024.
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Big Hero 6, 2014 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday August 30, 2024.
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Big Hero 6, 2014 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday August 30, 2024.
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The joy of hearing an artist get to sing their songs on the largest stage they grew up next to with …
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Glad to see Only Murders in the Building back for season 4. We watched ep1 last night and it feels …
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School hasn’t actually started here and I’m already buried under Edsby emails.
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I love my new desk riser a lot. I’m just annoyed at myself that I waited so long to get one.
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If Apple announces new Apple TV hardware this fall, then I think Nick and I are obligated to record …
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New blog post: Micro.Blog Podcasting + OP3 Stats
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😮💨 “I would never get a puppy again.”
🥲 “You will question everything you know …
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There Isn’t A Void! You Can Subscribe By The Way.
Turns out you’re out there. I’m honestly overwhelmed at the number of replies saying they listened. …
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Kelce brothers apparently signed a $100 million dollar, 3 year deal with Amazon’s Wondery for …
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Am I Figuratively Or Literally Shouting Into The Void?
Just curious, who’s out there and actually listening. I’m not looking for vanity numbers, or just …
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If Snapchat is finally going native on the iPad, is Instagram going to follow soon?
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Remakes of The Crow have a tough hill to climb. The Crow (1994) was like a beautiful grunge / goth …
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You can tell things are going really well over at Facebook by the fact that they seem to be the …
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Sorry to anyone at the McDonald’s drive thru who had to witness my ugly cry this morning. Apparently …
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Lesson learned and mistake won’t be made again. If Brad Frost is putting on a concert for his …
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I’m annoyed at how badly Apple has (again) messed up gaming on one of their platforms. They …
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According to Apple Photos, this is a banded garden spider. 🤷♂️ Whatever it is, it was enough to …
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Morning me makes a lot of plans that afternoon me says I can leave for tomorrow me.
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I feel like Voicenotes didn’t need to come at me so viciously in the title like that. 😆
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Why is seeing the full body of people you only know online like seeing your teacher at the grocery …
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If you’re not recording your podcast like this, I don’t know what to tell you.
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It’s just a blog. But blogging is the shit.
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Super thankful that the Costco queso dip has all the nutritional requirements for a healthy meal. …
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I realize this is very “old man shakes fists at new tech”, but I really dislike how …
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For the second night in a row, I got Worldle in two. Should I go but a lottery ticket? Wordle 1,153 …
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Oooh! Logan’s back with his awesome Music for Makers site. Such a great resource for songs for …
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Anyone made the transition from 1Password to Apple’s native Passwords app? How’d it go?
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The problem with articles that state “Apple is moving forward with its project to develop a …
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4 years ago my favorite tv series came out and almost nobody watched it for months. I didn’t …
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Turns out I shouldn’t have been ignoring those “we need you to update your banking …
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Tally from supper: two umbrellas broken, three fingers with a hot dog stick sized burn mark, and 9 …
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I agree with Gruber: Patreon should call Apple’s bluff.
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I know for a fact that you can have a fun, engaging public persona AND be a kind person running a …
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Currently reading: The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy 📚
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The Most Important Thing To Know About Your Podcast
From Tom Webster’s new book, “The Audience is Listening.”
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I bet the first person to try opening a watermelon was super pumped to realize they weren’t …
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Yesterday I saw a hot air balloon up close as it floated by on the river in our city. It felt really …
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“Did you unsubscribe by accident? Click here to resubscribe!” In the history of the …
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Me thinking I’ll have a nice chill Friday catching up from a couple days off. CRA leaving a …
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“This will fix me” - and it’s just me adding a fourth cheese to my pasta to make …
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This permissions update to macOS Sequoia is borderline insane for anyone who uses screen recording / …
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Descendants: The Rise of Red, 2024 - ★★
Watched on Tuesday August 6, 2024.
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Descendants: The Rise of Red, 2024 - ★★
Watched on Tuesday August 6, 2024.
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Hanging on to the Saskatchewan long weekend a little longer….
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Tim Sweeney (Fortnite / Epic CEO guy) with the weirdest take on Apple’s Find My. It’s …
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What does luck have to do with your career? (this is focused on tech, but I think it applies more …
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I finally sorted out the artwork bug and got my micro.blog podcast (micro-cast?) set up at the …
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Deadpool & Wolverine, 2024 - ★★★★½
Watched on Monday July 29, 2024.
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Deadpool & Wolverine, 2024 - ★★★★½
Watched on Monday July 29, 2024.
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Deadpool 2, 2018 - ★★★★
Sharknado joke is top tier.
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Deadpool 2, 2018 - ★★★★
Sharknado joke is top tier.
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Parenting tip: eat the leftover pizza for lunch before your kids remember it’s there. Saves fights …
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If Apple can’t make Apple TV+ content work without ads being inserted, I feel like just shut …
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My dad brought this android spyware IPTV box into the cabin and now I have to burn down the network. …
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Turns out the issue with my Micro.blog mini podcast feed was, of course, the artwork. 🤦♂️ I …
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This is the perfect tiktok. (That would’ve been even better on Vine RIP)
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A Test Of My Microblog Podcasting System
It’s been over a month and Apple podcast Connect still hasn’t approved this podcast to be viewed in …
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New post on my blog: Come for the random political mumblings, stay for the ladder match.
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Just a reminder that if you’re going to “friend request” me on Discord, Xbox, iOS …
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I saw a tiktok where the person referenced an Epstein related person as a “PDF file”, presumably to …
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Fortnite requiring basically a full download of the game for an update is unnecessarily cruel when I …
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In order to understand why evangelical Christians were so concerned about U2 in the 90s, you really …
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My biz site’s contact form is constantly spammed into non-usability and I keep missing people …
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One of my favourite benefits of working from home is being able to make a fried egg on toast for …
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Crowdstrike CEO: “I’ll pay a billion dollars for something crazy to happen in US …
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I’m at Costco. Let me know if you want me to pickup some jumbo muffins we can stress eat while the …
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Aw dang I lost my 322 day reading streak on Readwise and now I don’t want to read anymore. 😢
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Whenever I say I bought Rogue Amoeba’s Loopback software, people ask what I use it for. …
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I tried a mini-rant on YouTube that I normally would’ve just thrown on TikTok without any …
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Pretty great deal on the Elgato Stream Deck + audio mixer at Amazon Canada if you’ve been …
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Well… that’s not how I usually grind coffee beans. 🤦
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Longlegs, 2024 - ★★½
Watched on Tuesday July 16, 2024.
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Longlegs, 2024 - ★★½
Watched on Tuesday July 16, 2024.
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I don’t know what the right thing is exactly, but it feels odd that Tenacious D would shut …
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New on mah buk blog: A Reflection on Chapter 3 of Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story
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Even if you’re not a U2 fan, I really recommend Bono’s autobiography. He narrates the audiobook …
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Finished reading: Number Go Up by Zeke Faux 📚 more people need to read this book and be outraged at …
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The best part of the kids being at camp this week as I can pull out the Nutella and not have to …
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Hit Man, 2023 - ★★★
Watched on Sunday July 14, 2024.
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I’m suddenly seeing a lot of Apple Vision Pro adverts everywhere. Is it coming to Canada soon or …
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I wish we could have a day or two each month where we all collectively agreed to post about things …
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Grinding the coffee beans in the garage on a Saturday morning is how I show my kids I love them. …
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As someone from the before times who was there when Steve Jobs brought iMovie down from the mountain …
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Crazy storm last night that had a ton of lightning and rain, a few good cracks of thunder, and kept …
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I don’t want to know what’s happening down south to generate this as a …
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Dang it’s really nice to know I’ve been missed, even if it is by a random person on my …
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I haven’t published a YouTube video in such a long time, but I stumbled on a viewer question …
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Heyo I bloggo’d (that’s what we used to say back in the 2010’s. no need to look it …
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Am I a bad parent because I think Roblox is the worst by almost every measure?
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Oh cool. Another app being completely awful: NGL banned from hosting young teens in a groundbreaking …
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I hate AI crap like this so much: A Beloved Tech Blog Is Now Publishing AI Articles Under the Names …
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I hate that my brain tried to tell me this beautiful sunset photo by Manuel Moreale was AI because …
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It’s very hot out and I’m just posting to say that I’m enjoying how hot it is because usually I …
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I know this is a pedantic things I just need to get over… but whenever I hear or (especially) …
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New on my blog: Setting Up Your Family on Steam
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A reminder to turn off the sprinklers you may have forgotten about while arguing with strangers on …
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Who built the better slurpee with ice cream? L or R?
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Looks like BeReal has turned on the ad faucet. Not sure this is the wisest choice of placement given …
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Ford v Ferrari, 2019 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday July 6, 2024.
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It’s exhausting being the only parent* in the city who doesn’t hand their kids an Xbox, a brand new …
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Riddle of Fire is playing at The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon and looks like a fun time.
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I sometimes think one of the people on the podcast I’m editing are un-listening, over-talking …
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Apparently “weeds” is a bad word on tiktok. What else do you use to describe stuff growing in your …
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I got to put out the cushions on the deck and leave them out for a whole day. What is this? Where is …
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Via @manton - the omg.lol folks are adding a micro podcasting feature called Spake. I love this kind …
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This is my impression of Christopher Walken. (See my full name is Christopher and I’m on a …
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I don’t know how Jordan Klepper does these interviews (TikTok link). Why can’t …
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I genuinely don’t know if blocking AI bots from scraping my site(s) is a good thing or not. …
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My TikTok FYP showed me a dude unboxing and playing Police Quest and I instantly could smell the …
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I just won first place in Dress to Impress (Roblox game) in a “Dungeons and Dragons” theme in case …
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If you’re wondering why both of your cream containers are curdling in your coffee, double check that …
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Why doesn’t sleeping from 12:30am to 9:30am work the same as sleeping from 10:30pm to 6:30am? …
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Finished reading: Slash by Slash 📚I feel like trash if I have a few glasses of wine and a beer. I …
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Me at home: “ugh I don’t want to even sit outside on the deck. Outdoors? Bleck” Me camping: “I’ll …
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Turns out our tent trailer’s signal lights don’t work if the battery is dead even if it’s hooked up …
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The “streaks” feature is everything that’s wrong with social media. It pumps up …
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Manor Lords is on sale during the Steam Sale for those who celebrate. (No I still haven’t …
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If I wanted this much rain, I would’ve moved to Ireland or even B.C. C’mon weather—give …
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New on my blog: Voice Chat Moderation in Video Games
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I dig this internal linking feature Ghost implemented where you can “@” mention any …
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My 14yo shouldn’t have to do moderator work for Meta because other kids keep using the N word and …
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This sounds awful. Why would I pay someone to get me more meetings??
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New on my blog: John Green on Taking a Break from the Internet
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It’s going to be a crepe-y day.
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Inside Out 2, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Sunday June 23, 2024.
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Currently reading: Slash by Slash 📚Would you be shocked to find out it’s full of misogyny and …
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Tornado watch issued for Saskatoon and area weather.gc.ca
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Air, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday June 22, 2024.
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My brain can spin on whether something is YOLO or wasteful forever. Which feels wasteful since YOLO.
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New on my blog: David Simon on AI
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Alright I’m invested. I was ready to tune out hockey after my Jets bowed out in the first round. Now …
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New on my blog: U2 Inspired Evangelical Church Worship Music
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It’s really weird to me that Final Cut Pro for iPad with a new iPad is needed to do multicam …
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Send help. I sat on the deck for breakfast & coffee and now I can’t get up.
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Normalize breaking “streaks” that social media apps try to use to keep you coming back to their app. …
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My ability to pick the wrong line at Costco Gas remains undefeated.
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“Just edit your robots.txt file and AI Startups will respect that.” Turns out, …
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New on my blog: Foo Fighters and HIV AIDS Denialism
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I just came across ScummVM, an emulator for playing old computer games, and I don’t have time …
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We’ve been watching the new Netflix series Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial and while …
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The Threads API is available to more developers — here’s hoping Micro.blog gets cross-posting …
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Pretty cool story of Canadian kid NickEh30 working at Fortnite streaming hard enough to get his own …
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At some point the WordPress world (and the web in general) is going to have to work through the very …
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I’m very excited to aspire to play all the cool looking games announced at this week’s …
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I have no idea why I have a “cancel my Snapchat subscription” as a reminder. I don’t have a Snapchat …
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Parenting is wild. It goes from “I’ll never get sleep again. When will the poop diapers …
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Blessings to all the parents with children who are into VR games like Gorilla Tag. Never has being …
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Of the two “For You” algorithm bots, the one on Threads shows me more interesting posts …
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Finished reading: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy 📚
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I don’t care whether you dig Pomplamoose, but just know that what they’re putting out on …
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If you can’t get your “everything Apple announced at WWDC 2024” video in under …
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Based on nothing more than the keynote video, I do feel like Apple Intelligence hits closer to the …
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Nice write up by @ultranurd@mastodon.social on the recent wholesome games announcements.
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Me: i think I’ll check out the lyrics to this song and then go back to adding more songs to my …
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Being able to lock any app behind Face ID is pretty slick actually. I love VoiceNotes, but have …
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“I’m in the business of losing your interest
And I turn a profit each time that we speak” Such …
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I know everyone’s been waiting for it, but I finally published my WWDC 2024 wishlist, Vision …
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Every parent thinking “Well at least my kid never used this parental control bug to get around …
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Cillian Murphy to return for a new Peaky Blinders film on Netflix.
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Quickly mowed the lawn before more rain hits this afternoon. Now I’m a sweaty mess and putting …
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New on my blog: Help me Pick Music to Go With My Voice
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I hate trying to pick out music beds for my own podcast ideas. I love something and think it’s …
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Rather than trying to reinvent the wheel on “how to podcast”, I generally send people to …
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New on the blog: Apple TV+ Needs a Button.
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Somehow I missed that Apple TV+ has a Murderbot series in production, with Alexander Skarsgård set …
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In an alternate universe, @ultranurd@tacobelllabs.net and I are still complaining about the lack of …
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A simpler phone screen time system would be if it would only unlock all the time suck apps once you …
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BlackBerry, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday June 1, 2024.
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It feels like the notifications are tuned a little high in Quartiles on Apple News. My wife sat down …
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Oooh Pocket Casts (my podcast app of choice) added a browser extension so you can subscribe on the …
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It’s been a while since I’ve added a new podcast to Apple’s Podcasts Connect site …
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The USA is so bonkers. Trump’s donation website apparently crashed because of so many people …
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One Of The Reasons I Can’t Quit Twitter
I’ve tried many times and it’s possible that I’ll be addicted for life. But for now, here’s a …
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Welcome To My Micro Podcast!
Podcasting is now included in Micro.blogs $5/month or $50 a year plan so I thought I’d try it out. …
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Forget Dolby Atmos surround bass booming, I need the best speaker for listening to poorly edited …
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I started the day off by being frustrated at my kids for staring at phones instead of making their …
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New on the blog: Lucy Rose Cover of U2’s With or Without You
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Add another casualty to the Google chat RIP pile. Not that I ever used it but apparently I had it …
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Another year, another ring around the internet for the pride of 2000’s Saskatchewan marketing …
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I really just want to blog and podcast all my thoughts and feelings out into the internet but sadly …
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Finished reading: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 📚Somehow I hadn’t read it back when it came out. …
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Thinking about how “preaching a sermon on a passage from the bible” vs “giving a 35 minute speech on …
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Big time mistake on a Saturday in the middle of the to do list: sitting down.
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A Quiet Place, 2018 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday May 24, 2024.
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It’s time for my annual gaming PC research drive where I try to sort out what all the numbers …
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No, this is not a Shoresy season 3 promo video. It’s a Canadian Heritage Minute commercial …
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Pixelmator Pro continues to be the best value for any image editor I’ve paid money for.
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Thursday May 23, 2024.
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Time to reset the clock on days since I’ve been jump-scared by someone coming into my office …
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I try to leave the house as little as possible, but when I do I make sure to hit up a local coffee …
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Anyone had a real world comparison of the Sonos Beam vs Sonos Arc soundbars? If I can get away with …
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You can tell how much self reflection someone has done by their attitude towards Bluey.
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New (98% AI) blog post: How to Shift Votes Away from the Hold the Sask Party Has on Some Parts of …
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Thanks to Justin Jackson for this sweet AI generated soundtrack to my business. I feel like I need …
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Mad Max: Fury Road, 2015 - ★★★★½
Watched on Tuesday May 21, 2024.
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I’m rewatching “Mad Max: Fury Road” in preparation for seeing “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” on Thursday. …
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Web apps: “We’ve got AI in all the things to help you be more creative and work more …
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The Fall Guy, 2024 - ★★★★
Watched on Sunday May 19, 2024.
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Today’s Quartiles (Apple News+ game) is stupid and I hate it and it’s definitely not me that’s the …
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It’s a Vietnamese Iced coffee kind of day.
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If this rumor is true about no new Mac Studio upgrades until 2025, then it will be one of the few …
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I love the wide open prairie skies of Saskatchewan. I love the ability to think and process life …
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Turns out it kinda does fix me to swap my office around. (Still evaluating the window behind me + …
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Current “I want a gaming PC” temptations are Helldivers 2 and Manor Lords. Just need to wait it out. …
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Ooooh! Marie Poulin dropped a new meal planning Notion template. (Yes it’s ok to be as excited …
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I added Gandalf to this clip from last night’s Oilers / Canucks game and it’s going …
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Even 1993 Pearl Jam knew to pick the bear instead of a man.
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Aw I’m sad Arc went corporate. The animated heart was a nice little surprise. This bland …
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I’m thinking if I swap my office around so I’m facing the other way, that’ll fix …
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I love how a 27yo songwriter from Vermont can write a song that somehow connects to emotions inside …
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Federico Viticci’s review of iPadOS is one of the few I’m willing to read since …
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I don’t know of many bands that have a huge commercially successful first album that follow it …
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Squarespace being bought will almost certainly mean the end of whatever amount of …
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Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate.
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Sonos can say it was courageous to roll out an app update all they want. All I know is that I was …
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Apple not including the stickers in the new iPad boxes is more upsetting than that commercial.
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I just want to do a little podcast where we talk about neat things that we like and maybe get to …
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Me: Ok cool. Income taxes paid and sorted. Summer plans planned. There’s a few dollars left, …
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Making emptying the dishwasher out more epic by playing this Best of Star Wars playlist on Apple …
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Libraries are the best. I just found out you can borrow day passes from the Saskatoon Library for …
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I learned a new phrase today “information asymmetry” - more on my blog
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New on my blog: Using Gemini to Analyze a Conversation
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5 years ago: Eww don’t just record your TV and share that you boomer! Today: Here’s 45 …
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I keep having ideas for a podcast I want to do, but then realize what I actually want is free …
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, 2016 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday May 4, 2024.
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Jodi Enns on leadership and accountability 🎯 www.jodienns.com/writing/t…
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Saturday job board. We’re halfway there. 😆 🥱
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I appreciate Dan Mall’s transparency and vulnerability in trying to navigate midlife crisis and …
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One more for Transformers Friday: Optimus Prime and Darth Vader Sing The Sound of Silence
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Alright Google. You’ve finally pushed me over to pay $15/month instead of $8/month because of …
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New on my blog: What 3 services you should use to publish and share content on the web with a focus …
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“The perfect gift for Mother’s Day” and it’s just all their regular …
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Cheers to anyone else doing the “your bank connection has been lost, reconnect with …
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The current social media diet of 1/4 horrors of the world, 1/4 business marketing toots, 1/4 silly …
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Exploring invoicing apps every few months and I always end up back where I started not because …
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If TikTok is banned, where will the people who mimic an animal’s movements as a dance routine …
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American lawmakers continue to look stupid in the way they’re attempting to ban TikTok: The …
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Filing and paying my income taxes at 4:30pm on April 30th like the well organized human being that I …
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Ok no more Tr🍊mp blog posts after this one, I swear: Time on What If Trump Wins.
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I feel like Ghost’s default setting of sending an email for every new post is too much. So I think …
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New post on the ‘ole blogging machine: The Daily on a Potential Trump 2.0
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I’ve never heard the term “paper microwave” to describe a printer before, but …
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End of an era: we sold off the trampoline we’ve owned for almost 10 years. There will be a giant …
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Having kids who make you good breakfast (not in bed) is pretty nice when it happens.
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I’ve got an iPhone 13 Pro and have no need or reason to upgrade except for the way I have to jiggle …
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Anatomy of a Fall, 2023 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday April 26, 2024.
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New on my blog: The Little Mermaid at Persephone Theatre
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STAY AWAY FROM MY CO-HOST! Perfect video. No notes.
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Would I get more done if I deleted TikTok and Instagram and Threads and Twitter and Mastodon from my …
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Tech bloggers cheering on the US TikTok ban have no clue the level of connection and community that …
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New on my blog: Reading Newsletters Inside Feedbin
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If you use iZotope RX 10 and have been wondering why it messes with your sample rate, you might need …
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I have to fight the “maybe if I buy something new, I’ll feel better” urge every morning. “Maybe a …
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I’ve gotten the privilege to edit Marie Poulin & Ben Borowski’s podcast, Grief & …
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A bunch of web based recording apps for podcasters are going to end up pulling a Dropbox and add a …
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I don’t think it’s healthy for me (or society in general) to know that people stop …
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I can’t tell for sure but I think I may have exported at the wrong resolution ratio?
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I think I’d buy new Apple TV hardware if the only feature was listed as “it’s aware if you’re …
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I think “For All Mankind” is a great series, but I hear almost no one talking about it. …
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Blog posting: Thank a Nerd: 2011 iMac Edition
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I remain undefeated in setting up ways to contact me about my podcast editing work, and then never …
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My advice to someone in a reasonably serious relationship: buy the flowers (or whatever the …
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“Unbreakable?” my kids say with skepticism.
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We’re not getting a dog! (If you’re my kids, keep scrolling!) Ok now that they’re …
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TV audio question: I’d rather not have to deal with speakers everywhere + and expensive amp to get …
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Civil War, 2024 - ★★★ (contains spoilers)
This review may contain spoilers. I respect that they didn’t want to draw a direct parallel to real …
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New blog post: My NHL 2024 Playoffs Bracket.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. 🎉 I’m talking about the first two rounds of …
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I grew up feeling like I’m not supposed to be “loud” about things I really enjoy. (that’s for a …
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New blog post that’s mainly for me 6 months from now when I forget I figured this out: Ghost …
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What the heck was that Survivor? No spoilers but somehow both the best episode and worst at the same …
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New blog post: ✨ Stephen Robles with Apple TV Tips ✨
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I haven’t seen it yet, but the entire internet has been telling me to watch Hundreds of …
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New blog post: Where Did Everyone Go?
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I’m not sure which of these is the right option for importing an RSS feed from another blog …
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It’s not just snowing out there today, it’s snowing. April 17th can suck a duck.
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One of my biggest (only?) complaints about using Ghost is that the dashboard I see when I log in is …
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Now that I’ve got my blog moved over and properly set up, I finally updated my uses page. I …
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My dad charging his MacBook Pro in the most convenient way possible because Staples only had a 2ft …
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In other words, Musk plans to profit off spam bots while they annoy and harass Twitter users.
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I don’t know, I feel like this filter really nails my aesthetic. (That aesthetic being a fake …
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If you’re trying to use Ghost with Cloudflare DNS, make sure you set the Proxy status to DNS …
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I’m trying out Beeper, but it feels like, as with these “all your chat app in one …
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Blogging on the new blog! 2024 is the Year of Video Podcasting - Maybe?
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Cleaning always sends me deep into the emotional side of my brain. Doing just enough with my hands …
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After 8+ months of bashing my head against a VS Code window, I somehow managed to move my blog over …
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I love having a portable set up so I can work from anywhere. 😜
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I did a calculation just to hurt my brain: what years would my youngest’s “Mad Men” series be based …
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Deadpool, 2016 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday April 5, 2024.
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After a week with kids at home all day, everyone is finally out of the house for the final couple …
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This little filter is the magic behind so many garbage (and even moderately ok) recordings that run …
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Have you heard the audio “don’t ask me how I did it it was hard” on any platform yet?
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This is me. Just getting my existence validated and verified by the internet. 👋
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I’m loving working around inside Ghost CMS’ UI, but this dialogue box makes me want to …
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I still don’t understand how people actually live in cities like Boston, New York, London, San …
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Why is RSS not an option for importing content from one blog CMS to another? It has every detail you …
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It’s not a good day to look at Twitter in Canada when this is trending. 😆🤦♂️
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One fun aspect of podcast editing as a solo business is when you find out a client has moved on …
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The new dynamic Keynote themes look like fun. I haven’t had a need to give a presentation in …
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Nothing about the images people share of spatial personas in Apple Vision Pro makes me want to get …
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Altogether, scammers have stolen over $100 million via Twitter phishing alone in the first two …
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I waited too long to get into Slow Horses on Apple TV+. Such a good series.
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This is what I’ll point to when people say “Discord is killing forums!” 🤦♂️
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My annual spring make work project is to shovel snow off my front yard onto the sunny patches of my …
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Does Ghost do any sort of URL redirecting? If I’m moving a blog over that has a …
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A friend was over and casually commented on how “…as middle aged people commenting on …
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7 Wonders is a fun game to play multiple times in an evening so you can remember how simple it is to …
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It’s 2024 outside but in a local church it’s the late 80’s with Satanic panic all over again over a …
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Just enough snow fell last night to be depressingly beautiful outside—if this were November. ❄️
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Somehow I got a bunch of Bluesky reply notifications via the Micro.blog iOS app last night. They …
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Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool, 2023 - ★★★★
Watched on Thursday March 28, 2024.
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Hearing this reminds me it might be time for a Ted Lasso rewatch.
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Live streaming a podcast edit - come hang out and hold me accountable to actually working.
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I love using a combo of Discord’s Threads feature + Notion to manage episodes of podcasts I …
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I generally appreciate the fact that I don’t who’s following my account here, much like my blog, but …
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Don’t despair if you’ve wrapped your identity around a dude on a podcast. Whether …
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I feel like that’s a fair reason to stop reading a book tbh
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This is my podcasting tech stack:
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When you unhook the water line from the washing machine to flood the rink, it’s very important that …
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Last hockey tournament of the season. Last weekend of rink fries, cold butt, slightly awkward convos …
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I’m both sides of this meme. Which is why I edit podcasts. 😆
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Society of the Snow, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Thursday March 21, 2024.
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I have a podcast client who talks about how important it is to be professional, tweak your artwork, …
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Supporting the Saskatchewan teachers the best way I know how: arguing with weirdos on my TikTok …
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Finished reading: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 📚
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Finished reading: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 📚
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Has anyone on micro blog hooked it up to being their main fediverse account (I think that’s the …
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I made it to 4pm without putting my contacts in or changing out of my pj pants but I’m still getting …
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Sounds like it might be a good idea to wait on upgrading your Mac to macOS Sonoma 14.4.
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Trying to install Ruby on macOS Ventura so I can install Jekyll so I can try converting my 1,200 …
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I keep grabbing a portable battery to use as my iPhone in case you’re wondering how I’m …
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The Holdovers, 2023 - ★★★★
Another Xmas classic I think.
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Do you know how fun it is to try and buy tickets for an event for your kids who don’t have …
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Friday lukewarm take: If your podcast app features clips of Joe Rogan’s podcast in any …
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Coffee and sourdough toast with butter and jam is my… jam? 🤤
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I hope the crowd booing the pro AI video at SXSW somehow ends up in the AI training data pool and it …
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Tell me you’re an old man who doesn’t get why TikTok is so popular among teens and adults, …
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Killers of the Flower Moon, 2023 - ★★★★
Watched on Wednesday March 13, 2024.
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My comment about expensive teeth (stupid ones6 got rejected - even after an appeal to TikTok. 😆
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Messing around with the new blogroll feature on Micro.blog. I wish there was a way to automagically …
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How anyone can think Musk is some brilliant, intelligent business person is beyond me. Between him …
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Getting to name the shared Dropbox folder is a power move. 😆 “YourBusinessName x …
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My pessimistic hot take: Video for podcasting is overhyped and by the end of 2024 (if not sooner) …
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The new blogrolls feature on Micro.blog could do a lot to help grow the community on the app.
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Why can’t I ask Siri to alert me when the outside temperature goes above 0? It feels very basic and …
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Rare free Sunday afternoon dilemma: nap or read?
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A selfish suggestion: Micro.blog should treat it’s version of podcasting the same way it does …
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Will the backyard rink (ODR as the kids call
It) survive this week: Y/N?
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Currently re-reading: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 📚
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My dad once said to me “maybe you won’t get to actually do the thing, but you’ll …
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I used to refresh Macrumors.com to find out about new Apple hardware or software. My kids watch a …
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I’m convinced this is the same guy at 29 and at 54 and nobody can tell me otherwise.
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“…engage with digital people” WTF?! Is that seriously how tech startup bros are trying to rebrand …
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I don’t know why it sends me to frustrated dad town whenever my kids walk around with one …
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Heads up: iOS 17.4 has a security fix in addition to features that make it worth upgrading sooner …
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I’ve seen people on tiktok freaking out about this setting for Apple’s Journal app, but very little …
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Dang I should buy a lottery ticket tonight. 😆 Connections
Puzzle #267
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Wordle 989 2/6 🟦⬛⬛⬛🟧
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Snow / driving update in Saskatoon: If you can get out of your driveway, you should be fine in most …
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Interesting update to Ecamm Live 4.2, including a tie in with Scenery which looks like a Descript …
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Played a bit of Breath of the Wild on my Twitch channel. Not sure how much interest there is in …
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So tired of shovelling. Thanked the neighbor with the snowblower by giving him a couple 🍻. And the …
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Just saw my first snowmobile driving down the middle of the street. Should be a fun day here in …
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🎉to the neighborhood hero out snowblowing the sidewalk.
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Finished reading: Like a Rolling Stone by Jann S. Wenner 📚
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Interstellar, 2014 - ★★★★½
Watched on Saturday March 2, 2024.
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Thanks to the impending snowpocalypse this weekend, the hockey tournament has been rescheduled. …
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My Friday $0.02 inspired by Monday’s ShopTalk Show: Don’t ask for ratings or reviews for …
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Good lord this NextDoor man comparing his grandpa’s stolen tractor to what happened with …
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Do you need a video version of your podcast on YouTube or do you just need to submit your podcast …
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I’ll ditto stamp everything Dave says here about how to get on a podcast and only add: please …
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Random brain fart: I wish I could go back and enjoy another weekend LAN part playing Warcraft 3 for …
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I really hope the Ghost crew are crafting a “we’ll never sell your stuff to AI” …
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It’s oddly comforting how services like Micro.blog just have to keep existing as they are, and …
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Not that I really wondered, but great to see that Micro.blog has no interest in owning or selling …
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Next Goal Wins, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Monday February 26, 2024.
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So many Wix sites using what I assume are their stock templates or themes still have the default FB …
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Ok, maybe I’ll go buy a snowblower.
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It’s as predictable as Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown: Apple isn’t in …
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“How to make faceless content on TikTok and generate thousands of dollars a month” is …
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Mirror Mirror, 2012 - ★★
The things I do for my kids when they’re sick.
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I had the opportunity to play bass again this week (I’m normally a guitar player), and it always …
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I’m checking out a “record a voicemail so I can respond to it on my podcast” app— …
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The ability to unlock my computer automatically with the Apple Watch is a more important invention …
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I always dreamed I’d someday be the “muse” of a spam bot on TikTok trying to …
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Costco Canada heads up: a recall on eggs with potential salmonella issues. It feels like a huge …
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Manton on Bluesky’s federation - I’m just going to keep shouting that Micro.blog is the …
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I’m nowhere near able to consider buying a Vision Pro, but if I did have one, I’d be …
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It’s so annoying how if I focus on the task at hand it goes so much quicker, I can get more …
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I love the new simplified pricing flow micro.blog. I agree with Manton: one of the best deals on the …
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Fesshole on Mastodon (maybe elsewhere?) is a great follow for PostSecret fans of old.
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I don’t know how it should be done, but it feels like a community of people celebrating new …
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Hey Mr. LinkedIn, If I write a post with AI, what’s the point of me actually being here …
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The two monsters inside of me:
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I lay down for a nap and suddenly I was in a JJ Abrams movie.
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…but I’ve also been exploring Ghost and Matt’s post on his move to Ghost comes at a perfect time.
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I’m swinging back around to the idea that I should just have my blog and main site on Micro.blog. I …
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I heard a Kansas City tiktoker I follow say this about the shooting there, and it resonates as …
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When it comes to managing my own website, sometimes it’d be easier to not know what I sort of …
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Argylle, 2024 - ★★½
Watched on Tuesday February 13, 2024.
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With this comment on one of my tiktoks, I think I’ve passed the Wilford Brimley line.
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I wasted an hour of my morning because I forgot that WordPress requires you to pay $400CAD/year for …
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I’ve been hearing more about Fourthwall as a Patreon alternative, but only from random …
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I’m trying to like Stage Manager on macOS, but it’s not quite clicking for me. I can see …
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I have to take some recalled salad back to Costco which will probably end up costing me $350.
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I feel a similar sentiment applies to podcasting as well. a.wholelottanothing.org/2024/02/0…
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The Greatest Night in Pop, 2024 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday February 10, 2024.
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My ideal work week has 80% podcast editing related activities, and 20% invoicing, estimating, and …
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Hey #Saskatchewan peeps: what awful corporation have you signed your cell phone plan(s) over to …
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These are the estimates Tiktok shows you for potential earnings from “going live” on tiktok. I …
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Almost every online community I’m connected with has a fair share of people who dip in to say …
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Oh wow. I am so surprised that Spotify is walking back a feature that a bunch of podcasters used and …
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Have you ever wanted to fix a video where the Minister of Education keeps looking down at the script …
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All I can hear when my kids are trying to convince me they shouldn’t go to school.
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I want to live stream my work editing podcasts if for no other reason than it would help me focus on …
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Does anyone else’s Mac Studio drop USB connections over night? I wake it in the morning and …
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This is an awesome breakdown of how Marie Poulin started their podcast, and figured out where …
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Are you even really using Descript if you don’t have this notification popping up every couple …
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Anyone out there ever used / using Gumball.fm for sponsoring a podcast? Or managing sponsorships for …
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Alright. 14.3 seems like a good time to update.
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I need a stud finder finder. Somehow after having the same stud finder for 20 years, it’s gone …
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BeReal—but it’s a video call everyone joins at the same time for exactly 10 minutes.
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If you’re putting off calling the dentist to book an appointment for you or a kid, just know …
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Thanks to a new client, I’ve realized it takes me 3 tries to spell “interrupted” …
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It sure is neat how we’ve had warmer weather and then get a day floating just below zero where …
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The Creator, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday February 3, 2024.
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While vacuuming I can’t help thinking about how much better this would be if I was wearing a Vision …
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I honestly love the evil villain move TikTok is pulling right now. Just as everyone is finally doing …
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Thing that kind of breaks my brain: Someday somebody’s first, and maybe only, experience of a …
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It’s a pretty ballsy move for Arc to say “skip the Google middleman with search engine …
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Just in time:
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What is happening? Farmer sausage and pierogis for supper (if I can find them in the freezer). And …
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Growth hacking your podcast has it’s place I suppose, but I love the chill vibe of …
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Arc continues to be my main web browser, but I have to say that when I read through the new AI based …
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How Apple’s new Podcast Transcript feature works in the iOS 17.4 beta. It’s been amazing …
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A reminder that a bunch of music is about to disappear from TikTok because corporations don’t like …
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The two areas I miss most about working for someone else are: 1) Time off where someone covers your …
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I wish more companies would equip their employees who go out and appear on podcasts with good mics …
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Programming note: I’ve decided to wait on releasing my Vision Pro review until 5 years from …
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Ooooh I was going to work up a Drafts process to do this, but now Micro.blog has a manual …
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My first client hit 600 episodes this week and they spent it contemplating what the web will be like …
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Cloudflare and other corporations deserve every bit of shaming for over hiring and then letting …
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I’ve been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to work with clients in women’s …
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The most I’ve ever laughed while using a computer is when Photo Booth first came out and we …
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Is there a way to ensure your podcast isn’t sucked up by an AI machine learning monster?
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The worst / best part about editing a bunch of different podcasts is wanting to interject into the …
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We could all learn something about focus and planning from Jason Kelce figuring out how to make sure …
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Did something change recently in how Google Drive calculates storage or file usage? I went from …
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, 2023 - ★★★★
Ultra imax this time.
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What’s actually absurd is that you can totally have this done right now, you just have to pay …
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Apple Tech Bloggers: “I can’t believe company X doesn’t have a native app for …
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The solo (maybe not just solo?) business owner circle of life:
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The “share sheet contact suggestions” thing has been really dumb lately. It shows me …
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I only catch their show via random tiktok clips, but why did this New Heights podcast segment send …
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It’s the dream of every podcaster around the world.
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I support teachers out on the picket lines today across Saskatchewan. My three kids in elementary / …
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Glass Onion, 2022 - ★★★★½
Watched on Monday January 15, 2024.
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Never underestimate the value of having a broken contact form on your website for getting more stuff …
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“Well those weak ass electric vehicles are never going to be able to pull a cattle trailer …
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Hockey parent 1: “How often do you use the phrase ‘rode hard and put away wet’ in regular …
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Whenever I listen to an owner / CEO talk about their company’s culture, I always want a follow …
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brb eliminating all battery powered toys from our home
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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, 2023 - ★★
Not worth seeing when it’s -35C outside.
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Was Apple’s iOS 17 StandBy mode tested with negative temperatures? 🤔
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The programmer’s prayer: “Praise the Lord, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my …
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If this is the year you’re going to add video to your podcast, check out this great guide to …
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Talking career path options with our oldest is wild. YouTuber? Programmer? Game developer? Rocket …
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📝New blog post: What I Post Where, Who It’s For, and Why I Post It There. Trying to make sense …
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Beartown (BJÖRNSTAD in Swedish) is one of my fav book series. Curious how the series holds up on tv. …
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Happy “Oh sweet! We’ve still got After Eight’s in the pantry to snack on” to …
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I guess we should’ve listened to Jon Snow after all. Winter is here.
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Sunday afternoon is for reading a good book and then falling asleep. Fire is optional but a nice …
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I think maybe your mouse is plugged in wrong?
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The main thing I took away from watching Triangle of Sadness is that I should always order the …
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Triangle of Sadness, 2022 - ★★★
Watched on Friday January 5, 2024.
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Not directed at any client or podcast I’m working on of course! But… the longer a …
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Has anyone used Eero Plus for managing internet security / devices in their family? It’s …
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I was sitting across from my son as he played a IG Reel of a man baby complaining about the new Star …
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If you’re a Mac Studio owner who turns on your computer every morning to find a “SSD …
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Spending way too much time looking at ice, trying to figure out how to keep it smooth, and …
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It’s not just you. Geniuslink, an affiliate link app for Amazon and others, turned on some …
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Trevor Noah: Where Was I, 2023 - ★★★★
Watched on Monday January 1, 2024.
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Wonka, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Sunday December 31, 2023.
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Happy new year. You look fabulous. 💥 Remember to turn off your alarm before you go to sleep. 😴
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Is anyone else’s iOS App Store suddenly requiring a password the whole time instead of using …
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Klaus, 2019 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday December 30, 2023.
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It’s 4pm. The kids are making 2 boxes of KD for themselves, mixing it with Xmas baking. Charcuterie …
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“What If…?” season 2 is actually a lot of fun. They seemed to have gotten a lot …
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I got Tears of the Kingdom but I’m not allowed to play it until I finish Breath of the Wild.
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Genie, 2023 - ★★★
Watched on Friday December 29, 2023.
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I hope 2024 is the year that Retro (social lite app for sharing photos like og Instagram) has decent …
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Perfect 🤩 Connections
Puzzle #200
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Barbie, 2023 - ★★★★
Watched on Tuesday December 26, 2023.
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The heart shaped mini waffle maker was a big hit in our house.
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Sunday December 24, 2023.
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Wordle 917 2/6 ⬛⬛⬛🟦🟧
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For the Lemon Productions Xmas party I’m ordering in a noodle bowl from Thien Vietnam and …
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I don’t really want to try and convince my family to use a different recipe app, but Paprika …
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Pre-2023: How easy is it to spell your domain name or brand? 2023 and beyond: How easy is it for the …
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TIL today: Raycast has a clipboard history manager built in that I haven’t been taking …
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Any favorite iOS apps for drink recipes? Years ago I used to use Cocktail Flow, but it’s gone …
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Dude… c’mon you’re killing my name search ability. 🌿
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“This is the year of video in podcasting” might actually finally be true for 2024. More …
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No fire in our fireplace this morning, but gotta give them credit for the expiry date being …
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Spirited, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Sunday December 17, 2023.
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Family Switch, 2023 - ★★½
Watched on Saturday December 16, 2023.
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Violent Night, 2022 - ★★★
Watched on Friday December 15, 2023.
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Woof. I don’t know that we can ever put this back in the box, but…
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I’m begging a company to just try making a really good dumb tv in 2024 and see how it sells. …
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🍋 It’s late Friday afternoon somewhere, so here’s a reminder of the weekly newsletter I …
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“Oh no! I’ve taken too much dip and need more chips.” “Oh no! I’ve got …
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It’s all kinds of messed up here. No snow. +5C in December. Feels like fall but it’s …
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Found this quote said by my youngest a year ago that’s still true today: “At least when you …
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“The Year Twitter Died” from The Verge is worth a visit for some bizarro web design …
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The key to being able to eat a lot of cheese over the holidays is to slice it really thin. The …
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I really have no idea why The Marvels didn’t do better in theatres. It was fun, light, and …
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The Marvels, 2023 - ★★★½ (contains spoilers)
This review may contain spoilers. I don’t know why this isn’t doing better? It’s a fun superhero …
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I’m convinced they could re-release Beatles Rock Band and make $$$ again with the same exact game. …
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Leave the World Behind, 2023 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday December 9, 2023.
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I hope Tim Cook and Tim Epic Games Guy are happy that they had their big lawyer fight and so now I …
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, 1989 - ★★½
Watched on Friday December 8, 2023.
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🍋 A quick reminder of my weekly newsletter I send out. Here’s the most recent issue to read …
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Kids can be annoying and frustrating and exhausting… yes. But sometimes they make delicious muffins …
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I hadn’t realized that by choosing to work from home, I’d also signed up to be my …
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John Mulaney: Baby J, 2023 - ★★★★
Watched on Tuesday December 5, 2023.
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Contract negotiation tip: If you promise a cheeseburger for a goal, figure out in advance what …
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We’re currently using a 3GB / 30 day data plan with Public Mobile for our oldest. Anyone have …
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Instead of sending my newsletter on Friday like usual, I sent it on Saturday morning just like I …
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With today’s updates to Final Cut Pro + Logic Pro, it feels like Apple is trying to show their …
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Can I get a Logic Pro Wrapped 2023 because that would show all the podcast episodes I’ve …
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I’m sure they’ve done the math, but I honestly feel like Costco would sell a lot more …
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I think it speaks to the chaos within Apple that they have the Apple Music app (macOS + iOS) AND …
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Just a reminder before you sign up for Substack alongside a bunch of Nazis to write your newsletter, …
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I’m at a hockey rink and I resisted getting rink fries. Please clap for me.
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I managed to score the 2x multiplier in life this morning with a) youngest forgetting their …
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I meet all 3 of those criteria. I guess I should respond. 😂
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We tried going to see The Marvels today and the projector wasn’t working. They tried for an …
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Successfully operated a hockey scoreboard reward
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A question for HomePod mini owners: If you went from 1 HomePod mini to 2 in a single room, was it a …
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📝New blog post: I followed an internet rabbit trail and ended up writing my own list of app defaults …
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Me every year during the American Thanksgiving long weekend: Why am I getting so much done, feeling …
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Honest LinkedIn notifications is almost too perfect.
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What phrases should turn on the Christmas tree lights this year?
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I can’t stress enough how good Drafts is for helping kick a Twitter habit. Need to throw a …
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Restaurants: Nobody likes your digital display menu that changes. If your menu can’t fit on …
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Tetris, 2023 - ★★★
Watched on Friday November 17, 2023.
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Everyone: NFTs are a money grab by the rich that creates scarcity out of digital things that …
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This is your reminder of a weekly (at most) newsletter I send out that contains thoughts I …
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This is the Eero 6+ 3 pack I ordered that’s on special again. Worth it if you’ve got …
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Kid hurt himself at school so you better believe his pain became my French fry gain! 🤤 (he’s fine!)
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I’m craving Wendy’s fries at the moment. Posting it for support. Follow along to find …
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…and randomly “Nikki” and I played a few levels together. I think they’ve helped a lot more people …
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I just had a neat experience in Super Mario Wonder where another player guided me to where the last …
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You’d think by now I’d know better than to load up a plate of leftover pizza to eat …
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I get emails: 75+ meetings a week? Are you insane? That sounds awful. The best worst part is …
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Money raised will provide essential hygiene items, school supplies, warm …
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The Lost City, 2022 - ★★½
Watched on Sunday November 12, 2023.
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Hey Siri don’t ever let me order a foot long sub at Subway again. Those days have passed. …
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This is your reminder of a weekly (at most) newsletter I send out that contains thoughts I …
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I used to think that if Threads got popular, that would piss El0n off the most. But the more I think …
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Shamelessly borrowing a friend’s dog so I can get social media points for puppy pics.
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🔗 Are they great? No, they are …
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Instagram is tracking about 2.5 weeks behind TikTok based on when I see a video on TikTok vs when my …
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Craig Mod is on one of his Tokyo walks this week. The “rules” for the walk and form to …
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I’m feeling the tension of wanting to encourage my oldest looking for a job so he’s got …
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This is your once a week (at most) reminder of a weekly (at most) newsletter I send out that …
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I never understood why fights break out with parents at a hockey game until tonight when I heard a …
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I spend a lot of mental energy worrying about whether I should be helping AI editing tools like …
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Apple would do a lot more for my health if they developed a Watch feature that zapped me every time …
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📝New blog post: A quick post of appreciation for Phoebe Bridgers’ lyrics
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Having one of those “why am I so tired?” days where I repeatedly forget that my night …
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Shipping new iMacs with 256GB of storage is a dick move. I get needing a low cost iMac, but the …
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It’d be hilarious if at Apple’s event tonight, Tim Cook came out in a John Hodgman …
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Getting everyone else in my family out the door on a chilly Monday morning helps me appreciate my …
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The Dark Knight, 2008 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday October 28, 2023.
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This is the right way to snooze tasks or todos. Apple’s Reminders options have been wrong for …
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Big 🏆 to whoever is on the AirPlay team at Apple. It may not be 100% perfect for everyone, but …
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It’s a bit nutty out there. And by nutty I mean super icy and blizzardy.
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I think Christians sometimes confuse singing in church for a Holy Spirit moment, when the act of …
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Co-signed: Apple, Please Just Let Me Use Digital Clocks
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📝New blog post: My thoughts on Spotify as a vampire, sucking all the money out of podcasting.
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Apparently U2’s new microsite for the space baby is powered by Astro. Love when my nerd world …
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My new podcast is called “Who the heck is actually using Dropbox for signing documents” …
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📝 New blog post: Apple Increases Pricing on AppleTV+ / iCloud+
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📝 New blog post: Why You Shouldn’t Get a PS5 Just to Play Spider-Man 2
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Flu shot in the left arm, COVID vaccine in the right. Left was sore during the day. Right was more …
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Waiting on my microchip installation so Trudeau can make me post government conspiracy content on …
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We woke up to snow on the ground today. For the first time in a long time, I managed to get the …
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If a friend asks for a video screencast of what you meant in your feature suggestion for their app, …
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The Menu, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday October 21, 2023.
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Related to the annoying lights on every electronic thing—the Eero 6+ pucks have a setting for each …
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Every review of a bedside charging brick should state whether it has a light on it that can’t …
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I’m restarting my newsletter again (again x 3), this time as a “Thoughts I …
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I love that Buttondown lets you set a canonical URL for each newsletter you send out, that way you …
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What a coincidence that Apple’s movie also happens to be trending in Apple’s App Store.
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If Twitter thinks paying $1 will deter bot makers on Twitter, clearly they’ve never been to a …
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I’m listening to music (random #U2 if you must know or haven’t guessed already) but I …
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Somehow the 2nd gen AirPort Express I bought back in ~2012 continues to work and stream music to my …
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U2’s version of So Cruel from The Sphere is a beautiful example of the harmonies Bono and Edge …
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Might have to upgrade to macOS Sonoma just so Reminders can sync the auto-sorted grocery lists. I …
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We really liked The Afterparty (both seasons). Sad to hear it won’t be getting a third season, …
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Elgato announced new teleprompter hardware, creatively called “Prompter”. Paired with …
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Parenting tip: iOS17’s Assistive Access mode is great for accessibility (seniors, etc.) but …
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I don’t like my sausage half cocked. 😆
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One of the things I didn’t appreciate about an e-reader is how having the book cover on the device …
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Haunted Mansion, 2023 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday October 14, 2023.
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“Have no Sphere, all of us and you too are here.” Hockey Night in Canada with the bad U2 puns …
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I picked up a 3 pack of the eero 6+ wifi routers and I’m just annoyed I didn’t do it …
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Shaun of the Dead, 2004 - ★★★★½
Watched on Friday October 13, 2023.
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I know it isn’t Apple’s way of doing business, but I still maintain that selling Apple …
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I love the idea of being able to blog with WordPress on an iPad mini 34,000 feet in the air.
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Threads has added the ability to dictate a voice “thread” and edit the transcription so …
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Amazing. Brad Frost wants to celebrate his 40th in his hometown of Pittsburgh next August, and is …
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“We should probably cancel our Netflix subscription. We’re not really using it.” …
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Does anyone enjoy “albums” on Apple Music that have videos mixed with music? I don’t know what the …
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If you’re curious about Micro.blog, check out the latest episode of ShopTalk Show where Dave …
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Tempted to pick up the Elgato Wave XLR that’s on sale at Amazon for an updated USB-C preamp …
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I haven’t been bitten by an iCloud bug like Dan Moran details here yet? For my business I pay …
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Let the 3D printing commence. I’ll never have to buy a guitar pic again!
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Just in time for Halloween, my brother-in-law has a sweet tutorial and pattern for making turtle …
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I’m really happy iPhone camera reviews like this exist, but I’d be down to review …
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Flighty remains undefeated as the best (iOS only?) app for tracking flights. It’s one of those …
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I love Savvycal for calendar booking, but I’m checking out Flexibits Fantastical and …
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I wonder how much editing was done to episode 2 of #Survivor after episode 1 was so widely panned as …
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What do I do? Where do I post? How do I do social media anymore?
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I realize it probably couldn’t replace the stock bookshelf functionality on Micro.blog, but …
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Posting on Micro.blog about editing a podcast interviewing the creator of Micro.blog has to win some …
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Updates coming to Patreon, including an option for a free tier. The new logo kind of looks like a …
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A family we know needs some help accessing mental health treatment. If you’re able to help in …
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I (finally) published a new video on my YouTube showing how easy it is to record, edit, and publish …
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Joining the ebook revolution (10 years late). Picked up a Kobo Libra 2. Someone give Robin Rendle an …
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From a 2022 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony, Dennis Saddleman’s poem …
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Experiencing U2 at The Sphere for the first time the way Willie Williams intended it: on my phone on …
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I’m here to remind you that if you can wrap your head around using Drafts to post things to …
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“So the backup camera is just $390 and the hitch electrical replacement is gonna be …
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Nothing to see here. Just testing out posting from Drafts to Microblog.
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Letterboxd, my fav movie review / list site, sold a 60% stake in their company to Tiny, a Canadian …
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New #U2 song and video: Atomic City. Released as they start their residency in Vegas at The Sphere …
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Does macOS Sonoma give you the ability to turn off the stupid Mail link preview thing that makes a …
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Woof. That wasn’t a great season opener for Survivor. 😳 No spoilers, but I can’t imagine Jeff was …
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Why your podcast needs a website #203: When I’m linking to your podcast from another …
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but a reminder that Survivor season 45 starts tonight.
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New Shure SM7 mic variant just dropped: SM7DB No need for a vocal preamp, still XLR only. …
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I shouldn’t upgrade to macOS Sonoma today because I’m in the middle of editing a …
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I’m a fan of competition, but something about Descript / Squadcast using my filenames or file …
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I always wondered why Apple didn’t let you listen to the Music interviews more easily—glad to see …
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Lovely ode to writing on the webby Robin Rendle.
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Finally back to time for a stupid walk for the old 🧠
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TikTok has added text only posts. It’s always weird when a platform tries to go outside their …
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What the heck is this LinkedIn? 🤣
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It’s hard to tell when exactly I posted a few videos about provincial politics and education issues. …
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Recording a podcast locally and didn’t notice I ran out of space on my memory card. Pull it …
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Ok let’s see if @chriscoyier has a blog post coming up on this: What’s the best iPhone …
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That’s twice in one week where @chriscoyier has read my mind on a decision I was waffling on …
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Based off of nothing more than this blog post by Robin Rendle, I’m tempted to order a Kobo …
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Love the renewed focus on iPad apps. First Camo releases Camo Studio and now the makers of Halide, a …
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AppleTV rant update: Apparently tvOS 17 does support FaceTime on all Apple TV 4K boxes, not just …
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“I imagine this is what it feels like when you’re on a phone call with someone and towards the end …
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Almost time to watch hockey again. Toxic Actions of Toxic Coach of Toxic Sport in Toxic League …
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I’ve been messing with WordPress again and was just thinking “Dang, I wish there was a …
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A watched Watch never finishes.
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Apple has released iOS17 (and watchOS, tvOS, HomePod, etc.) today. Be sure to check out the new …
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I realized why Friday seemed to go so smoothly and it’s because I forgot about editing a …
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I love Maggie Appleton’s website. Both the design and UI, as well as very smart words.
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22 of 1,909. It’s a start. 😆
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All I’m asking for is if I do a Google search in Safari, my Mac Studio M2 Max powered computer …
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I see Substack in the URL, I get an ick and wait for the pop up while I’m reading the words you …
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Any podcast nerds know if a USB-C enabled iOS device (iPad? iPhone 15?) can just take a USB-C mic …
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Any friends running Audio Hijack, Loopback, Farrago, or other awesome Rogue Amoeba software - check …
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I don’t know what they are because I only hear the words “web components” on …
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Just one time I want to hear: “This is by far our second best iPhone lineup yet - second only …
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Couldn’t sleep this morning so I did what you do when you can’t sleep: read Anne Helen …
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One thing I’m not loving in the iOS 17 beta is how if there’s anything AirPlay nearby, you don’t get …
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When you’ve got a million dollar budget, but nobody’s able to make sure “click …
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I appreciate that The Chicks have updated their stage show with Trump and friends’ mug shots. Got a …
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I’d rather be alone in a new place where I’m supposed to be alone, than alone in a place where …
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Bruce Almighty, 2003 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday September 9, 2023.
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Crew cab. Super cab. Club cab. Extended cab. Supercrew cab. 3.5L. 5L. V8. V6. Why can’t truck …
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If you’re vehicle shopping, don’t test drive a vehicle with CarPlay unless you plan to buy it. Even …
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Really looking forward to the future Strike Force Five podcast episode where they talk about toxic …
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The macOS Ventura 13.5.2 update appears to have rendered my old Focusrite audio interface unable to …
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I just noticed by chance that the logged in view vs logged out view of my account on Twitter is very …
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New blog post ✏️ The Fakest Praying Coach
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I should know by now not to grab a bowl of chips to snack on while editing my client’s podcast …
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I love when a podcast client says in their recording to me, as if I’m in the booth with them, …
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By using this little bit of automation on my iPhone to automatically open Threads when I start …
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Interesting. 37Signals, a company that made a bazillion dollars off subscription app services …
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Once again tempted to sign up for an omg.lol address for no good reason other than it’s fun. I …
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I’ve flown among the Starfield stars and came back to boast of my feats. 🎮
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The output is so mediocre and uninspiring that if it were a person, it’d say that LinkedIn was …
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One reason I’ve found Arc (or other browsers) to be quicker than Safari is a search in Safari …
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“So tomorrow everyone will need to be out of the house by 8:10am to get to school / work on …
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Happy Labour Day to all those who celebrate in whatever way you need to celebrate. I’m slightly …
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Marketers of the email variety: nobody wants you to circle back. No circles allowed. Straight lines …
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, 2013 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday September 2, 2023.
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Seems like a handy thing to save for later: How to Set up Time Machine Server in macOS Ventura or …
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How do you talk to your inner critic? What tips or tricks have worked for you, even if it just works …
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The Shawshank Redemption, 1994 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday September 1, 2023.
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Oldest got their license. I’m nervous but excited for the extra driver help. He’s …
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Burp aggressively while making eye contact with anyone who interrupts you.
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Old person question: If a bunch of what seems to be Gen-Z accounts are commenting “💀” on …
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, 2012 - ★★★
Watched on Wednesday August 30, 2023.
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New (last week before I broke my blog) blog post: 📊 Upgrading Shaw Home Internet to Rogers Ignite …
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Hey me back in 2009 following Adam Lisagor for the first time because of the cool Birdhouse …
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People who work directly with clients (solo or small business owners like me?) - do you have an …
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Gran Turismo, 2023 - ★★★
Watched on Sunday August 27, 2023.
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Send help: my 10yo has started into makeup. I’m not panicking about her morality or her choices or …
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Benefits of catching up on work (self employed work anyway) on a Saturday: it might take longer …
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I hope to someday have the confidence (without the ignorance) of the man who stood on his $60,000 …
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Sweet Threads man. I’m iChrisV2 over there if you’re also trying to thread.
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“I’ll just quickly blog something.” Very quickly remembers I left my blog’s …
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Thing that I get irrational upset about: Nearly everyone in my extended family screenshots things …
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Currently reading: Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson 📚
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Finished reading: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 📚
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My Neighbor Totoro, 1988 - ★★★½
Watched on Monday August 21, 2023.
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Birthdays are for drinking coffee and watch your kids yell at the lag in Rocket League.
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Holy 💩 this is crazy. A new book coming soon talks about the scams behind crypto and the people …
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Dune, 2021 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday August 18, 2023.
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What’s your fav beside table / behind the couch plug like this? (USB-A, USB-C, easy to fit …
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Someone on tiktok told me I needed to “grow some man nuts girly boy” because I made a …
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As a parent of 3 kids, I know when “kids at camp” is on the calendar that there’s …
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Oppenheimer, 2023 - ★★★★
Watched on Tuesday August 15, 2023.
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✏️ New blog post: Exporting Eleventy Blog Posts to WordPress Issues
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Here’s the official announcement from Squadcast on being aquired by Descript. Getting both …
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Please don’t say “I’m so glad you’re moving on” to someone who’s …
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I can’t read the full article, but Bloomberg has leaked that Descript is buying Squadcast. …
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Two interesting moments in this Matt Rife clip on his TikTok: 1) His explanation of why he posts …
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I didn’t realize until watching way too many tiktoks that some Americans actually use the phrase …
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I feel like this example Chris Coyier blogged about trying to find a moment in a podcast he’d …
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Nerds in 2013: “I buy so many domain names. It’s crazy. I’ve got like $200 in …
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It’s a silly thing, but I find it funny that Descript—an app that transcribes spoken word to …
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Pitch Perfect 3, 2017 - ★★½
Watched on Thursday August 10, 2023.
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This is a beautiful edition of Life of Pi - via Robin Rendle.
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Show me your mug time! It’s a rainy morning over here, but 3/4 members of U2 are ready to rock. …
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Congrats on a new job - possibly in DevRel. Now please get yourself a good microphone for the …
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Damien Rice finds out mid-concert about Sinead O’Connor passing away. Along with the audience …
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Let’s do the old walk for the ole 🧠 matter.
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Anyone wanna go (does some weird math on his fingers) tensies on this small lake front property with …
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The labelling feels a little off here. 😆
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Happy civic holiday day to most jurisdictions in Canada. (Just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it?)
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Hey jet skis nobody likes you. You’re the lawn trimmer at 6am on the weekend of the lake.
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OH from across the lake as shouted by a kid on a tube behind a boat: “I’M IN A BAD POSITION!” 😝
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I was mocked - mocked I say! - for my long weekend hair did. So now I’m posting it so the world can …
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The Bob's Burgers Movie, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday August 5, 2023.
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I have to reset the clock on how many days it’s been since I freaked out my family by thinking the …
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Post by post by Ethan Marcotte is a beautiful reflection (eulogy?) on losing Twitter.
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It’s like a fun choose-your-own adventure game. Which door would you open?
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Going for a 🚶♂️ for 🧠 and some 💪🏽 too. 🥵 32C
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Today’s mugshot. Show me your mug! (Please.)
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It’s been awhile - let’s go for a stupid walk for our mental health. 🚶♂️ 🧠
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Ooooh that’s how you make friends as adults. Got it.
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You might think I’m on tiktok because of hot bodies and weird life hacks… but really my …
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Good morning! Please show me your mug. Thank you.
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Shoutout to the fellow solo business owners working late (or early) catching up on work from summer …
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Obviously this is how clean my desk and office are 100% of the time. (Don’t turn around.)
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Barbie, 2023 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday July 28, 2023.
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What’s the recommended process for setting up a new Mac in 2023? Use Migration Assistant or …
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Pitch Perfect, 2012 - ★★★
Watched on Thursday July 27, 2023.
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Someone keeps inviting me to a Jira project? Or is this just their marketing emails trying to make …
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Well that doesn’t sound like fun.
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Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Thursday July 27, 2023.
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✏️ New blog post: Sinéad O’Connor.
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The more I see social networks flail and fall, the more I appreciate Manton & crew’s going slow …
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“Go on X and ask what kind of dog we should get?” Well my kids have already adapted to the new …
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Good morning. Starting my day with a nice cup of Stanley. ☕️
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Customizing my Stardew Valley experience to an AFC Richmond one.
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Our one fish (yellow, top right) always wants to hide in this corner of the tank near the top during …
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Stardew Valley+ is now available for anyone subscribed to Apple Arcade.
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I can’t wait until my new computer arrives and I can finally export a 90 minute 1080p video …
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Instead of going for stupid walks every day this week, I had peanut butter and honey on toast for …
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Threadbare is spot on.
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I’m glad Threads seems to be working for some people, but for me it’s almost 90 seconds …
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Interesting: Why EposVox is giving up on Windows. He edited the video in 8K on the Mac Studio, and …
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Please reset the “A web developer mentions the edge technology and so Chris feels obligated to …
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Experimenting with Auphonic again after being away for many years. Any podcast editors out there …
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Podcasters might be trying to use AI to get rid of me, the podcast editor, but I’m secretly …
:
Asteroid City, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Tuesday July 18, 2023.
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New blog post: I Finally Did It.
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Currently reading: The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson 📚
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I kind of dig how the current crop of Twitch developer streamers share their Twitch dashboard chat …
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Current status: Editing a Syntax.fm episode while sipping from my Syntax.fm mug while wearing my …
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The summer cycle: 1) Get off your phones / tv! 2) Stop bothering your sister / brother! 3) We need …
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Well I’m off to a good start. 🥱
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I don’t know who needs to hear it, but you can save $255 on a M2 Mac mini refurb with 1TB SSD …
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Mission: Impossible III, 2006 - ★★★½
Watched on Sunday July 16, 2023.
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Anyone have good Reader from Readwise workflows - particularly for how you’d blog interesting …
:
Saw someone with a Reagan + Bush ‘84 tshirt in Costco in Saskatoon. Do you think he’s wearing it …
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Mission: Impossible II, 2000 - ★½
Slow motion doves.
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Mission: Impossible, 1996 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday July 15, 2023.
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Anyone using the iOS 17 public beta yet?
:
I just had a shower at home after a week of camping. That’s it. That’s all I have to say. 😌 🎉
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Any friends out in Des Moines, Iowa know if Ed Garner has still got his Autorama going on?
:
I’m sorry to anyone at Netlify affected by the layoffs this week. It sucks a lot - I know how much …
:
The best part of The Amazing Race Canada is how Canadian everyone sounds. 😆 Somehow they sound even …
:
If we’ve got Paramount+ for a 7 day free trial, what do I need to binge before I cancel it?
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It’s stupid walk for my 🧠 time. Been lazy this week now that kids are home from school and Tuesdays …
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Editing a client’s podcast and the guest starts off by saying “…and so I moved …
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New post: Instagram Launches Threads - How Meta. TLDR: just chill, it’s only been a day. But …
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Mission: Impossible - Fallout, 2018 - ★★★★
Watched on Wednesday July 5, 2023.
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Threads coming out of the gate with ugly URLs like Instagram
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ChatGPT wouldn’t be quite so appealing if google search results weren’t such a mess of …
:
Happy 30th anniversary to one of my fav albums of all time - U2’s Zooropa.
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It’s windy and cool outside and I have lots of work to do, but I’m still going to go on a stupid …
:
Some of ya’ll don’t remember we already went round one with Instagram having an app …
:
Just finished season one of Silo on Apple TV+ and it’s such a great series. Worth a watch if you’re …
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I can’t believe I’m rooting for Meta / FB to succeed, but such is the way El0n has …
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Ocean's Twelve, 2004 - ★★½
Watched on Sunday July 2, 2023.
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Setting off fireworks at 11:50pm is a dick move.
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I forgot to post about my stupid walk for my stupid mental health today because it got interrupted …
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The Whale, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Sunday May 28, 2023.
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You guessed it: stupid 🥵 weather time for a stupid walk for stupid mental health. Let’s go 🚶♂️
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Hey Mr. Tim Apple - give everyone enough iCloud storage to at least cover the iPhone they buy. …
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I love this clip of Bill Hader talking about writing - especially how if someone gives you feedback …
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It’s mow the stupid lawn and then go for a stupid walk for my stupid mental health time. It’s …
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Imagine how much better our world would be if more people were addicted to playing good video games, …
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Stupid walk for stupid mental health time. This time I’m listening to The Daily for updates on …
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Do you have a podcast dream? If you could just hit record, talk with whoever you’d like about …
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Better late than never: time for a stupid walk for the old stupid mental health. I’d rather be …
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Fun pop punk cover of I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For by Alex Melton. Great …
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It’s rained twice today, and Apple Weather hasn’t had a clue both times. Mostly clear right now, …
:
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, 2018 - ★★★★½
Watched on Saturday June 24, 2023.
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Having done an afternoon of yard work, I’m definitely built for editing podcasts. 😂 😪 🥵
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The Secrets of Hillsong, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Thursday June 22, 2023.
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It’s super rude of all these people with pools in their backyard to not invite me for a swim while …
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The whole “own your own content on your own website” only really works if we share each …
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✏️ New post: Where you should host your newsletter that isn’t Substack. “It’s the …
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I had a dream that I was hanging out with Pedro Pascal but then half way through the dream I …
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🖊️ New post: Reflecting on U2’s Kite - aka getting your heart ripped out by your kids and a …
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Catching (and trying to stop) my brain from playing the social media comparison game - my one human …
:
I’m really happy there’s a new Super Mario Bros. game coming later this year.
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Hey maybe you want to listen to that Gang of Youths album I posted about while going on your stupid …
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A reminder that Gang of Youths put out a great album way back in 2022. Start with ’the angel …
:
Update your Apple devices day with a security vulnerability fix.
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The best time to start a journal, blog, or podcast documenting toxic leadership is before it starts. …
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I apologize to the neighbourhood for the sudden desire my children have had to pull out the trumpet …
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It’s time for a stupid walk for the old stupid 🧠 and maybe a stupid iced coffee as motivation. Let’s …
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Is there an AI tool of some sort that would allow you to upload audio of a podcast and have it spit …
:
More “leaders” continue to be absolutely clowned by people who just want to have a crack …
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It’s stupid walk for stupid mental health time. Let’s go. 🚶♂️
:
Another reminder that Spotify podcasting was reckless with money. I feel bad for the good podcast …
:
If I want to add a teammate to my Notion account, I lose my $5/month plan (upgrade to $8/month) AND …
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Avatar: The Way of Water, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday June 16, 2023.
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Possibly half-baked Friday afternoon thought: If you own a local radio station, you should be …
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While editing a client’s podcast, I learned about t.ly as a very short URL shortener. Plus …
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I can’t tell if using a cardboard box for your laptop outside in the sun is a dumb idea or a …
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I’m constantly amazed at how smart, funny, and interesting most of the people I follow on this site …
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Parenting tip: Don’t ever trust a 10yo who confidently states “my parents are totally …
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Time for a stupid walk before a stupid thunderstorm is supposed to hit us. ⚡️🚶♂️Might turn into a …
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Going for a stupid (mildly) smoky walk for my stupid mental health. Easy excuse to skip it today …
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CEO 101 level course on how to inflame a situation and make it worse: tell your employees via an …
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“I wonder what information I need to know about this home I’m visiting? Oh I know! …
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A city vehicle stopped in the middle of our street, workers got out and set out warning pylons, then …
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I went on a stupid walk for my stupid mental health, nearly melted my stupid face off, and nobody …
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✍️ New blog post: When to Upgrade My Mac - 5 Months Later
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“AI Wrote This Email!” Cool. I’m going to use “AI” to automatically …
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, 2023 - ★★★★
Just as good the second time. 😥🥰
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I wonder if the upcoming macOS game mode will also be a good “podcasting mode” option for …
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Awesome to see moderators at Reddit not just lay down and let the CEO be an idiot.
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✍️ New blog post: Things I’m Looking Forward to in iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and tvOS
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Watching Shadow Men and wondering how we can trust anyone with anything… ever?
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Going for another stupid walk for my stupid mental health. Might need the motivation of a stupid …
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Sad to see that Micro.blog has to disable cross-posting to Twitter, but I understand why. El0n has …
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I forgot to post today, but I did go for a stupid walk. I walked to check out my kid’s band …
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Incredible to watch Reddit just shit on one of the more popular apps that their own community loves …
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I saw this headline go by and thought “Yep, that’s my province.” and never read …
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One anecdotal sign that Apple+ and MLS is a good partnership, for his birthday my nephew asked for …
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How long until Apple resurrects the original iSight camera to bundle with AppleTV purchases? 😆
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This morning was the first time since I started these stupid walks for my stupid mental health that …
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In all the discussion of Apple’s Vision Pro announcement, it’s clear not enough of you …
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Admittedly a privileged perspective (Ben Thompson is a tech writer and podcaster, appears to have a …
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I’m not saying it is the future for sure or that Apple has it nailed, but if you haven’t …
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I can’t wait until I don’t have to actually go for stupid walks for my stupid mental health and can …
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Apple every year at WWDC. #WWDC23
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Buried in my podcast editing contract is a bullet point that reads “if you imitate a wrestler …
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Happy ~2 hours to go until WWDC 2023 for fellow Apple nerds out there. Everything rumored looks …
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I hope I never get so cynical and bored with life that I can’t see a beautiful experience when it’s …
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I stood next to the supervisor of the Dr. Strange show at Disneyland as he checked off items in the …
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Me all winter: “I’m going to spend all summer outside and never miss an opportunity to be outside …
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, 2023 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday June 3, 2023.
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Today for something different we’re going to mow the stupid lawn for our stupid mental health, ok? …
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Hey let’s go for a stupid walk for somebody’s (mine? yours?) stupid mental health ok?
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Detail (macOS and iOS) looks like a fun new take on video recording and editing - built with M1 / M2 …
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I’ve taken enough words into my earballs via editing podcasts about TypeScript that …
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It’s stupid walk time. Let’s go.
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Top podcast hosting companies by episode share is interesting. I assume Spotify for Podcasters is so …
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I’m posting about going for a stupid walk for my stupid mental (and physical) health just to …
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Great feedback from a client: “I think the shits are okay :)”
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“Don’t throw repressed memory Emily.”
“Ehhh she won’t remember this.” Bob’s Burger is so great.
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Do you have a M2 MacBook Air? Are you able to use it outside in regular sunlight while sitting in …
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Some interesting new block updates to Audio Hijack including a machine learning based speech denoise …
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Who are people talking to on phones while wandering airports? I’ve never been phoned by someone …
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I’m really glad they’re filming Bono’s Stories of Surrender show for release …
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, 2019 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday May 20, 2023.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi, 2017 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday May 20, 2023.
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Your weekly(ish) reminder that I send out a newsletter weekly(ish) with links and thoughts …
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It really sucks so many people had to have their plans disrupted by the potential strike, but I’m …
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It’s in the fourth overtime of a playoff game, and the cameras just caught a fan fast asleep right …
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If you’re a guest on someone’s podcast, it’s important to remember that fact: …
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A project that was supposed to take an hour ended up taking 5. 😪 I’m trying to remain positive …
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You really haven’t felt the burn of online teens until you have a tiktok that gets pushed into …
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Haven’t had any doggie interruptions on client podcasts in a while, and then randomly the last …
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Cross posting this this post about cross posting by fellow Chris who ran with my initial post about …
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Sometimes when I’m editing a client’s episode where they’re talking excitedly …
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👋 to anyone needing / wanting to work late this fine Monday evening. Trying to get ahead of things a …
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Carrot continues to be the best therapist I’ve yet to pay for. This is why I don’t go for walks in …
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“Apple expects to sell just one headset per day per retail store, and it has told suppliers …
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In the past week we’ve had our 13 year old dryer and our 3 month old tv die. They don’t make them …
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“Old school 80’s style selfie.” she says.
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Finished reading: Shelterbelts by Jonathan Dyck 📚
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I broke my glasses a month ago and have survived on contact lenses only. Did ok other than a bit of …
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Did I know I was going to be sourcing hurdy-gurdy covers of Linkin Park on YouTube as part of my …
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Podcast tip: If you want people to listen to your podcast, have some sort of subscribe page so …
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Good conversations with good people about how to heal from bad people and be good again. Good night. …
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I sure am glad for dark mode after getting my pupils dilated at the optometrist. I have no idea if …
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Me: I never have any time to do any of the things because of how busy life is. 😭 Also me: Every …
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A reminder that Apple’s online store has a refurbished section where you can save money on …
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It’s not just you: Apple’s Weather app isn’t working again for some people.
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The fact that Apple is releasing Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad now bodes really well for the …
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Electricity is pretty cool until it gets too hot. Dryer randomly started smoking. Luckily we caught …
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God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty, 2022 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday May 6, 2023.
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A cool thing I discovered is that the audio repair tool I use has a bug where if the hard drive runs …
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It really is magical when I can speak into the Watch on my wrist and music will start playing on my …
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, 2023 - ★★★★
Amazing film to mark end of the trilogy, the end of the MCU road for much of the cast, and director …
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Finished reading: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson 📚
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Ghosted, 2023 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday April 22, 2023.
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See How They Run, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday April 21, 2023.
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Napoleon Dynamite, 2004 - ★★★
This hasn’t aged as well as I thought it would have. The pacing and editing feels forced and …
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2015 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday April 14, 2023.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Monday April 10, 2023.
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Finished reading: The Julian Chapter: A Wonder Story by R. J. Palacio 📚
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Jojo Rabbit, 2019 - ★★★★½
Watched on Saturday April 1, 2023.
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Apple Podcasts (iOS / iPadOS, and macOS versions released today) is getting some new features today.
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Upvote x2: Apple passwords deserve an app
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What website should I visit today?
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Inception, 2010 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday March 25, 2023.
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Tall Girl, 2019 - ★½
Watched on Saturday March 25, 2023.
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Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman, 2023 - ★★★★½
Watched on Friday March 17, 2023.
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Everything Everywhere All at Once, 2022 - ★★★★½
Watched on Saturday March 11, 2023.
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A reminder that Dear Reader is on Apple Arcade. It’s a very chill reading “game” …
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If the yellow iPhone can be a business write-off, surely the Playdate can be as well? 🍋😂
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Did anybody have GarageBand for Mac as a possible security hole in 2023 on their macOS bingo card?
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The trick to making sure your family doesn’t use your profile to watch their shows, is to always …
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Well crap. Now I have to upgrade my iPhone. 😉 www.macstories.net/news/appl… 🍋
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I played a bunch of Osmos back in the day. Cool to see it coming to Apple Arcade soon.
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Promising Young Woman, 2020 - ★★★½
Watched on Thursday March 2, 2023.
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Pixelmator Pro continues to be such a great value for the money. $50CAD - aka a couple months of an …
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Begun, the character limit wars have! Today we’re making the next big change to how the timeline …
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Dumb and Dumber, 1994 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday July 14, 1995.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, 2023 - ★★★½
Watched on Wednesday February 22, 2023.
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Editing / listening to a small software as a service company trying to navigate sales tax around the …
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10 macOS Tips to Make Your Life Easier 10 quick macOS tips that once you start using should make …
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, 2022 - ★★★★½
Watched on Saturday February 4, 2023.
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The family Mac mini has been bit by this bug where macOS perpetually tells you about Background …
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Dockhunt is the kind of web + Mac nerdy stuff I love - sharing the tooling or metadata on your day …
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Nothing quite like checking your credit card statements to motivate you to send out invoices for …
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From +2C to feels like -35C in a couple days. No wonder my head feels all discombobulated.
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Is upgrading your wifi router from the stock internet provider version worth the $ these days?
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, 2022 - ★★★★½
Watched on Friday January 27, 2023.
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How has it been 3 years since I published this how to record a podcast with Audio Hijack tutorial? …
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Slumberland, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday January 21, 2023.
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Strange World, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday January 14, 2023.
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I dig tools like Descript for editing - but I feel like I’ve stared at audio this way for long …
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This is so dumb. But still laughing. Winter’s Back - parody of Sexyback.
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I’m awful at goal setting in longer term situations. I know my business is at a plateau, and …
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No video game has held on with our kids like Minecraft has. Oldest to youngest can still dip in and …
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How Spider-Verse Is Leading the Shift Away from “The Pixar Look” - I was pleasantly surprised that …
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Standup: I made coffee. It isn’t very good. But I’ll keep drinking it because I’m …
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Die Hard, 1988 - ★★★½
Watched on Thursday January 5, 2023.
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Travel to #Sinaloa State, including #Mazatlan, not currently recommended due to violence there over …
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I fired up Twitter to figure out how I wanted to remove past tweets and archive my account, only to …
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, 2011 - ★★★★
Watched on Wednesday January 4, 2023.
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Happy old fashioned happy hour to those celebrating. AMA while I edit this podcast. …
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Finished reading: Us Against You by Fredrik Backman 📚
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A new tradition I’m starting this year: doing my 🍋 business’ accounting catch up for the …
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I’m motivating myself to get back into work brain (slowly) by tackling month end invoicing …
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Us Against You by Fredrik Backman is deceptively intense. I’m half way through and there’s a …
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, 2022 - ★★★★½
Watched on Sunday January 1, 2023.
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, 2022 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday December 31, 2022.
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Today in “Why is my #FinalCutPro playback so terrible?” - a reminder to choose “Proxy Preferred” in …
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Almost every time I start a new project in #FinalCutPro, I have to reference this Larry Jordan …
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New Year’s Eve plans in emoji form: 🛷☕️ 🐠 📹 🛍️ 🍕🎉🙏🏻 🍿🙀 ⏰💃🏽🕺
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Station Eleven - the miniseries on HBO only came out a year ago. Somehow it feels way longer. Might …
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If you’re having issues adding a HomePod mini to your Home app, or inviting someone new, make sure …
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I’ve reached peak “I need to get a snowblower” and it’s only December. 😪
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Klaus, 2019 - ★★★★
Watched on Tuesday December 27, 2022.
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Happy Old Fashioned to all who celebrate.
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Finished reading: Surrender by Bono 📚
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Spirited, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Sunday December 25, 2022.
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Bad Sisters, Ted Lasso, and more free to watch right now until Jan 3. 9to5mac.com/2022/12/2…
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Getting charged $29 because a credit card we attempted to use a credit card that we have maxed out …
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✏️ New Blog Post: Weather Strip for iOS. Trying out a new weather app as my default to see if it …
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Who has a brand new iPhone 7+ in 2022? Are they still for sale?? No I don’t want to trade the thing …
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The Santa Clause 2, 2002 - ★★½
The 2000s were such a weird time for movies.
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It’s -28C, feels like -40C. This happens every winter around here, but it’s still a bit nuts.
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✏️ New blog post: Riffing on MacStories Best Apps of 2022 awards. 🎶
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I love selling things on Facebook marketplace. 🤦♂️
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Currently reading: Us Against You by Fredrik Backman 📚
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I’ve got 5 more Arc browser invites if you want to check it out. I dig it as a nice Chromium …
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✏️ New blog post: Shovelling the Driveway Takes Time ❄️
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There’s always a beautiful day a week out in winter. I’ll believe that +1 when I see it.
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I love when I achieve my Watch’s move goal while doing something completely unhealthy. Tonight …
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Blogging about computer buying decision paralysis. Still don’t know what to do, but at least I …
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A quick reminder to myself: No, I could not survive with a 512GB hard drive no matter how much …
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Changing hearts and lives over here on my random YouTube page. 😆🤲🏻
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A fun little project for the holiday break perhaps: Archive your tweets with Tweetback. Zack …
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IMHO it’s always a more interesting final game if one team gets a goal early. Except as I’m typing …
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Noelle, 2019 - ★★★
Watched on Friday December 16, 2022.
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Breaking my attempt to avoid trailers for movies I already know I want to see and watched the Barbie …
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I’m a sucker for year in review from apps - especially if they aren’t music based: …
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In preparation for Sunday’s World Cup ⚽ final, check out the highlights of France vs Argentina …
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My Watch has noticed a change in my activity levels from last month when I was in Mazatlan and 25C …
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I knew hockey was popular around here, but until we put a kid in minor hockey, I had no idea how …
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Since updating to macOS Ventura, I’ve noticed that macOS must keep pinging periodically for an …
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I love the storylines almost more than the actual World Cup matches. ⚽️
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Figuring out some new recording gear. 😜 🥅
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TIL at church this weekend: David Crowder’s house was used as Kevin Bacon’s home for the …
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If you want to make it seem like you shovelled a lot more snow than you did, just take a pic for a …
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The Grinch, 2018 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday December 10, 2022.
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Currently practicing how to get comfortable in hockey rink seats while my kid practices. 🏒
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Love that @manton spent the time updating Microblog to support alt text when cross-posting to …
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Thursday December 8, 2022.
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Well guess it’s time to upgrade to Ventura so I can check this thing out. I’d ordered it so long …
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When an inexperienced, overconfident, defensive, insecure man in leadership spins everyone in some …
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After the last couple of days with temperatures down near where hell freezes over, I can’t …
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Sometimes you buy the right version of hardware, and sometimes you buy the hardware that funds the …
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When Descript gets it wrong, but it feels so right.
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A reminder that “slippery slopes” are a logical fallacy. And just because something has …
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It’s “get updated on all the things in the new chapter of #Fortnite” time of year.
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“I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it.”
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My youngest asked me if there was a way to record the computer screen while they design a new house …
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Moving Google Maps to a subfolder instead of a subdomain is sleazy, but also brilliant in an evil …
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If you don’t ask for the bill in a Bluey voice, are you really asking for the bill?
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Matt Haughey wrote a How to move from Twitter to Mastodon tutorial for the non-nerds among us.
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Why didn’t anyone tell me there was so much snow in Saskatoon?! 🥶 ❄️ Jack-we-have-to-go-back.gif
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In case you haven’t heard - flying is awful these days. Airports are actually awful. Flying is …
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Things that are better in Mazatlan than in Saskatoon: Watching Mexico score a goal in the World Cup, …
:
Finished reading: The Singer’s Gun by Emily St. John Mandel 📚
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Spirited, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Monday November 28, 2022.
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My parents are being convinced of the merits of IPTV by a family friend - I know nothing. Is it …
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Coco, 2017 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday November 19, 2022.
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Finished reading: Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory by Martha Wells 📚
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, 2022 - ★★★★½
Watched on Thursday November 17, 2022.
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I have so many articles about Twitter & tech stuff in my reading queue that are all out of date …
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Colds, flus, RSV, COVID all floating around a lot. All of my kid’s class’s are missing kids …
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If you need an audio timeline cleanse, please go to the 46:10 mark in this episode of The Goodstuff …
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I wasn’t prepared for the amount of notification / email overload I’d be getting from an …
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I’m really happy everyone else is enjoying Andor. I’ve just realized I’m 4 …
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When one of your client’s says your name is “Lemon Podcasting” on their fairly …
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Currently reading: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 📚
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This morning I sat across from Yann Martel while we waited for our vehicles to be equipped for …
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Later this month two client’s shows I edit, ShopTalk Show and Syntax, both hit the 540 episode …
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Some number of people are tired of Twitter. Don’t take it personally if you’re not. They …
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I’m not saying it’s for sure related, but it’s awfully suspicious that our garage …
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Enola Holmes 2, 2022 - ★★★★
“That was one of my favorite movies ever.” - my kid.
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Apologies to anyone I’m supposed to meet with this week as I’m in a time zone vortex where we don’t …
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Has anyone been out in the city this morning? How are the roads? #yxe
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Should my garage door spring thingy (technical term) look like that? Or is that the reason our …
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Why do all the rinks in #yxe have no cell connection? What am I supposed to do - watch my kid?! 😝
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I want to help people use geeky things like Mastodon if they want to learn - but now that it’s …
:
I’m here for a song that works as well with 50,000 people singing along, or stripped down to nothing …
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Up, 2009 - ★★★★½
Watched on Friday November 4, 2022.
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My kid at supper: “Well at least when you were a kid you didn’t have to deal with Elon Musk.” 😆
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Apple appreciation GIF: How smooth the animation is in Logic Pro when zooming in and out of a track. …
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Well “Axeyard” - if that is indeed your real name - I didn’t need your comment. …
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Heads up to anyone using my Logic Pro marker to Markdown TimeJump converter Pen - the latest version …
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Even if they didn’t already have the best UI for adding podcast episode details - trust me, I …
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Took me almost 4 hours of snoozing the notification, but I finally called and booked a haircut. Now …
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I realize this makes me more of a slave to the Apple iCloud service, but I’m loving the Hide …
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Is Substack still the devil it was earlier this year? I can’t tell anymore because a lot of …
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Ice, Ice, Baby
There’s a lot of sounds, besides the obvious one of people talking, that gets picked up by …
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I hate how searching for things, like the origins of the phrase “if anyone is not hungry for …
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Maybe for Halloween I’ll go as the podcaster who upgraded to Ventura too quickly?
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I really can’t tell you how thrilling it’s been to have a dude with no idea what’s …
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Got the notification that our Apple One bundle pricing is going up from $33.95CAD to $37.95CAD …
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Is anyone using custom email domain that Apple offers for iCloud+ users? Seems like a great way to …
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife, 2021 - ★★★½
Watched on Sunday October 30, 2022.
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A week after what we thought was the last kid to get the cold that ran through our family, youngest …
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Fantastic Four, 2005 - ★★½
Watched on Saturday October 29, 2022.
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Got boosted and flu-shot’d today and the nurse basically prepped me for 2-3 days of being down …
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On days like today when the techbros try to ruin everything for profit, I like to reread …
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If I’m honest, I also sometimes feel like everybody is a sexy baby and I’m a monster on the …
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Lots of great brain nuggets in Monday’s episode of ShopTalk Show with @samkap - but this …
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Instagram so thirsty for engagement and jealous of those 44 billion Musk bucks.
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Not enjoying having to spend the day dealing with a dead minivan battery. On the upside, it died in …
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This is definitely an ice cof. Tastes like it’s missing the d, f, f, and e.
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I also agree in spirit with @gruber’s assessment of Musk’s letter to advertisers, but it …
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Co-signing @manton’s post Dear Elon Musk. I know there won’t be a mass exodus from …
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TikTok has a Live Studio app (Windows only) for live streaming out to TikTok - enabling gamers to …
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Found via @veronique - yet another really simple blogging site called Bear blog with a delightful …
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There’s a great country style cover of Tayler Swift’s Anti-Hero from an artist on TikTok …
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If you’ve been using Warp for a macOS terminal, check for an update before updating to …
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MacRumors writers: “How do we illustrate that a rumored 16” iPad is bigger than the …
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This is a friend’s new puppy here to cleanse the timeline.
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Randomly have a UVFSService using up your Intel Mac’s CPU? Try removing Bootcamp - if you use …
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From when they announce OS updates back at WWDC to when it’s finally released, I often forget …
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Another series that makes the monthly price of Apple TV+ worth it is Bad Sisters. Lovely Irish …
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Idea for a new add-on service I could offer clients: check your breathing rhythm to make sure …
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If you do nothing else different this week, please tell someone why you want to talk when you ask …
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Ghostbusters, 2016 - ★★★
Watched on Sunday October 22, 2017.
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More like “BeReal unflattering with that wide angle lens”
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Still mowing the lawn and nearing the end of October. Not bad. ☀️
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I would buy one of those new yellow iPads, except I still have buyer’s guilt over Breath of …
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I woke up to 26 tabs of the same thing. I think my @elgato Stream Deck is trying to phone home?
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Nice update to Camo enabling Wi-Fi connections to your iOS device that you’re using as a …
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Well surely that sign wasn’t directed at me?!
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Maybe the fact that the new base model iPad doesn’t support Stage Manager is actually a …
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I always know it’s going to be a great recording to edit when this is the accompanying …
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You technically can’t really see your dog run away for days in Saskatchewan, but there’s …
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I need to build one of those single purpose websites called …
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Releasing a yellow colour in the new iPad models is just trolling me Apple. 🍋
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Loved reading “statuesque goth-goddess” Kelly and “an Actual Poet with the best hair in the fandom” …
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Going to have to reconcile Jimmy McNulty and Ayesha going up against Dolores Umbridge and the High …
:
Finished reading: Exit Strategy by Martha Wells 📚
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Something I think about everyday is that when people write “…and this is something I think about …
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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday October 15, 2022.
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Luckiest Girl Alive, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday October 15, 2022.
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I think my glasses, which I’ve glued three or four times already, might not be long for this world.
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Dark / light themed websites are so 2022. Get with the times and offer multiple themes like …
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Posting a pic for Micro.blog’s A Day in the Life 2022. Needing a shower, shave, and a haircut but at …
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I don’t know how a modern city + a modern app developer would end up with a parking system app …
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Oooh new Marie Poulin video just dropped. (Just nerding out about new Notion tips the same way I …
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Despite being a rough recording, this stripped down cello and drums version of Vertigo from …
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Despite the last 5 (10, 15, 25?) years, I still am surprised when I hear how singularly focused on …
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I enjoy reading @benthompson’s optimism for VR tech’s future, I just wish it wasn’t the soul sucking …
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Been seeing a lot of these kinds of spiders this fall in our house. Siri Photo ID thinks Wolf Spider …
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Step 1: Open Final Cut Pro project.
Step 2: Wait for external hard drive to spin up.
Step 3: While …
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Inclusive name input on web forms is important - not just for kindness to individuals, but also for …
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Finished reading: Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells 📚
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Each time we share the story of what went down at my wife’s job over the last 9 months, I can’t help …
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The sound designers for House of the Dragon really didn’t need to go to the level of authenticity …
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Breaking My macOS Rule of Not Replacing Default Mac Apps with Raycast and Warp
I think it might have been John Siracusa who I first heard articulate this out loud on a podcast: …
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Just used Audio Hijack to grab some audio from another podcast to share as a clip. Still the best …
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On behalf of podcast and audio editors everywhere - please try to eliminate the phrase “I was …
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Sure would like to be able to leave my 2019 MBP overnight without it having to restart randomly. It …
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Good morning and happy Tuesday. ☕️
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I have newfound respect for the weather that’s decided, in spite of everything else being awful, to …
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What is that little icon thing and why can’t I make it go away?!?
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Lightyear, 2022 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday October 1, 2022.
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We Were Children, 2012 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday September 30, 2022.
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It’s a Clone Wars kind of morning. We’re still way back in season 2. So. Much. Stuff.
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To hear two stories of residential school abuse in Canada, We Were Children is on Amazon Prime or …
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“What would Jesus do in a steampunk style” #midjourney adventures.
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Today in Midjourney experiments: “Tim Cook and Bono announcing a new iPhone in steampunk …
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Oooh definitely looking forward to editing today’s Learn with Jason episode.
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Don’t mistake hurt or anger about injustice and lies for bitterness. We spent a day or two in …
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Started reading: Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells 📚
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Great summary of how YouTube has changed for creators who’ve been on the platform for a decade …
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Editing a client’s episode talking about “emotional safety in the workplace”, and …
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Finished reading: George Lucas by Brian Jay Jones 📚
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My 2019 16" Intel MBP is back on this crap again. Restarting randomly. Blergh.
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It’s day three and still no sign of the lid for the coffee grinder container that my daughter “put …
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Pixelmator Pro continues to be among the best app purchases I made years ago - v3.0 adds templates, …
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“Suspicion often creates what it suspects.” C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters.
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Finished reading: The Stone Child by David A. Robertson 📚 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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We were playing some music on my record player just the other day, and my kids were asking about how …
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Logic Pro is an amazing app for editing podcasts, but the fact that it’s loop library …
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Getting my crown 👑 today. ( 🦷 style only unfortunately.)
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The question being asked: “Why was this specific person chosen over other people when you have …
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I love having a video recording of my consulting or potential client calls. Fire up a Riverside …
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Happy 20th anniversary to Rogue Amoeba! Their apps have been instrumental in my podcasting & …
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“I love how there’s a lot more girls in this season.” - my daughter while we check out the new …
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Kid in hockey for the first time at 12yo thoughts: hockey doesn’t seem very newb friendly. There’s …
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Sometimes Riverside accidentally captures my mood perfectly. 🫠
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This could be great for people wanting forum style conversations, but with the ease of setting up a …
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Reason #203 why I love the internet: A tutorial video I published over 3 years ago was helpful to …
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I’ve been following along with Micro.blog’s development from the beginning and I …
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Con: Coughing just enough to not be able to fall asleep.
Plus: Catching up on Barry.
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iOS 16 could’ve implemented this one setting for Photos and I would’ve said it’s a …
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One downside to running the public iOS beta all summer is it makes the today’s official …
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Pinocchio, 2022 - ★★½
Watched on Saturday September 10, 2022.
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Life Is Beautiful, 1997 - ★★★★½
Watched on Wednesday December 10, 1997.
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Skip the new Pinocchio movie. Woof. Wooden performances all around.
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Elvis, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday September 9, 2022.
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How much Google juice boost does a link in a moderately popular podcast’s episode notes …
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When everything else in the world feels messed up, I can always count on the @ShopTalkShow banjo …
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I’m not trying to judge anyone, but a whole bunch of people are going to go from “I’m so busy I …
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Unlocking a Bit of My Trauma Brain
11 months ago my father-in-law died unexpectedly. I’ve recognized that my body is processing …
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Happy 11th birthday to my 🍋 baby, @lemonproduction. You’ve grown from “what am I even doing?”, …
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It’s 35C and my kids are making hot tea for a snack. 🫠
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Uncharted, 2022 - ★★½
Watched on Friday September 2, 2022.
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Companies that sponsor podcasts - you know how much you love it when users of your product pay for a …
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Since it’s the last day before school begins, today I’ll be using the excellent …
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As weird as it is to think about when you’re in the midst of it, one day you’ll change …
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Currently reading: George Lucas by Brian Jay Jones 📚
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Finished reading: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel 📚 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Where on earth did Snapchat get the idea to add a dual camera photo at the same time? I just …
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It’s all quiet across the lake tonight except for the boat blasting something about “slappa dat …
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Editing podcasts takes twice as long when your kids are watching “2,230 things you missed …
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Nodding along to Matt’s podcast guide for 2022. I may swap out a few apps for different brands, but …
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It seems fitting that on a client’s podcast episode called “Learning from Our …
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A couple times we’ve had a person in their 20s-ish come to our door saying “I’m not here to sell you …
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Finished reading: Fight Night by Miriam Toews 📚 I had a tough time staying interested in it, but …
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Any parents out there using an app for managing allowance / chores for kids? What do you recommend?
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Would you rather have your kids mindlessly flipping through YouTube / Reels / Tiktoks, or playing …
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It’s don’t buy an iPhone season right now. Remind your friends and family to hold off …
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Is there anything more pleasing to the ears than a gas powered lawn trimmer? I’m just glad I’m not …
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I really hope this rumor of Apple throwing ads into Apple Maps stays a rumor. It feels gross that …
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What’s a good .mobi ebook reader app for iOS?
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Another upvote for this 20 Thousand Hertz episode on the sound design of Ted Lasso during the …
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Currently trying to balance the right amount of “yeah”, “right”, …
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Bullet Train, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Tuesday August 16, 2022.
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Any small business owners out there have advice for hiring an employee vs sub-contractor, and …
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Thanks to the way one of my clients publishes their episodes, I know that this represents my …
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Speaking of ghouls, not a good look Apple.
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Everything's Gonna Be Alright
From today’s issue of Craig Mod’s Seven days of walking Tokyo popup newsletter, a …
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Finished reading: Artificial Condition by Martha Wells 📚
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Barry is such a great show. That’s it.
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Today I organized the wood.
Tonight I’m organizing the ibuprofen.
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Meanwhile on tiktok. #ketchupacondimemt?
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If, like me, you’ve only been seeing southern skies in Saskatoon and wondering what the storm …
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It’s hot out (30C / 86F) which is a great time to trim the beard outside.
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Batman Begins, 2005 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday August 12, 2022.
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I’m going for a walk - anybody need anything while I’m out?
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Each week when working in Final Cut Pro I inch closer and closer to that “continue” …
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I have amazing clients who do include me in helping create their thing as much as they can, but …
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Somehow this full set of the Harry Potter audiobooks made it past the crack legal team at Apple …
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I love that the internet has enabled someone like @craigmod to be able to do what he does. I …
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Yet another reason I ❤️ @TransistorFM for podcast hosting - they now support importing ID3v2 chapter …
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Unfortunately it’s on the cutting room floor, but “Survey Mon-kay” almost became the new “MailKimp”. …
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Waiting for a coffee order. ☕️ 👣
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Hey Siri reset the “number of days since Chris has had a jump scare from one of his kids …
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One thing I’ve really enjoyed about Only Murders in the Building (Hulu in the US, Disney+ here …
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My hope for 2022 is that adults would take responsibility for their actions that have hurt or …
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If you want to have a repeating task in Notion, do you still have to use a third party app to …
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I’ve talked with friends and family who all watch Netflix content regularly, and nobody has …
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Luck, 2022 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday August 6, 2022.
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I can’t put my finger on why - and tbh I fell asleep for parts of it because of packing up from …
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Finished reading: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good 📚 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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“It’s so nice out. We should be doing something.” Me, reading a book and drinking coffee: “This is …
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I’ve got at least $10 plus some Canadian Tire money to whichever developers build a “submit internet …
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Currently reading: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good 📚
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Finished reading: All Systems Red by Martha Wells 📚 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Currently reading: All Systems Red by Martha Wells 📚
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Finished reading: The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel 📚
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Jurassic Park, 1993 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday July 29, 2022.
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Summer parenting: “Alright if you want pizza and a movie tonight, you need to write a song …
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Before you decide you want to build a business around editing and producing podcasts, you need to …
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I resonate with a lot of Tsh Oxenreider’s reasoning behind her annual break from the internet. I …
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👋 to any @syntaxfm listeners hearing my voice for the first time today, and I’m sorry for spelling …
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Achievements For Podcast Hosting Launched at Transistor.fm
This was one of my first feature requests to @mijustin and @TransistorFM from way back when I first …
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Nope, 2022 - ★★★
Watched on Tuesday July 26, 2022.
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Feedbin, the RSS reader / sync app I use, announced a new podcast app. V1 looks to be fairly basic, …
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How much money do you think Landmark Cinema makes per year by turning their otherwise simple website …
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While at the cabin this weekend, I randomly turned on Bob’s Burgers S01E01 for the first time …
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I really enjoy putting something topical in the Notion page header image location, but this is by …
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I’m sure DuckDNS is a perfectly safe and normal Government of Canada domain they use for …
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The Sea Beast, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Sunday July 24, 2022.
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Harry Potter Munchkin morning.
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Where the Crawdads Sing, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Thursday July 21, 2022.
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Anyone who’s read “Where the Crawdads Sing” and seen the movie - is it worth going back to read the …
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Me: Business goals? Well I’d like to be successful enough that I could play Breath of the Wild …
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Late night draft: Instagram and other apps have destroyed the word Story which used to be something …
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BeReal is obviously passing some sort of inflection point where other apps are now referencing it …
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Why did Apple’s weather app do an amazing job of notifying me about rain while we were out in …
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I dig how Descript uses their own tool to display employee testimonials on their careers page.
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Instagram is Dead - Round 4?
Via Manton, Om Malick writes Instagram is Dead: What’s left is a constantly mutating product that …
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Not much more rock ‘n roll than listening to Welcome to the Jungle while driving through the suburbs …
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This tiktok is listing some of the things tiktok (and other apps no doubt) track about users and …
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This is your reminder that Apple’s Clips for iOS is vastly underrated as a video editor, …
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I don’t know if this was the exact recipe we used, but this is your reminder to make yourself …
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Thor: Love and Thunder, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Sunday July 17, 2022.
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Always feels good when you close a fitness ring while reaching for some chips. #applewatch
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House of Gucci, 2021 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday July 16, 2022.
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The 2022 M2 MacBook Air
From Gruber’s review: Basically, there are millions of people whose computing needs would be …
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He’s a 5 but he comes from a family of conflict avoiders.
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Craig Got COVID
Speaking of Craig Mod, the latest issue of his newsletter #69 (nice!) chronicles him catching COVID …
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What If One Day the Podcasts Went Silent?
Justin Duke, creator of the great Buttondown email newsletter app, has an “About This Site …
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Finished reading: No Great Mischief by Alistair MacLeod 📚
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A Culture of Defensive Leadership
My friend Tim Neufeld, from my @U2 fan site and podcast days, posted his thoughts about an article …
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Holy crap the “ronny/lily” episode of Barry is a trip.
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Pizza or poutine? That is the question I ask myself almost daily.
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The Whitney Plantation Museum
Matt Haughey wrote a Twitter thread today referencing his experience back in 2018 of visiting the …
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My trusty @Netlify mug that has served me well for years of almost daily use has got a crack in it. …
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If I showed up at your house with this, would you (a) drink it or (b) throw it back in my face?
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iOS 16 beta is great so far EXCEPT for the fact that they changed the position of where …
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Anecdotally speaking if you’re outside for 30 minutes, it’ll take you ~45m to cool off …
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Everything is made up and the points don’t matter.
Just a reminder that social media posts and stories don’t represent the entirety of a person you …
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#StrangerThings spoiler: I completely missed this 3 inch rule call back at the end. 😢
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Dynamic Ad Insertion Issues Continue
If you’re outside the US, you’re no doubt familiar with podcast hosts saying “we’ll be right back…” …
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My plan of hiding my wife’s laptop power cord worked perfectly. ☕️😋
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In running a business, it’s still so easy to get distracted by how I compare to other podcast …
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iOS 16’s ability to press and copy a person or thing from a photo is pretty magical. Even my new …
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Peanut butter and honey sandwiches + a smoothie are my lunch plans for the summer. Any questions?
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Re: public iOS 16 beta. If I’m not worried about my iPhone having bugs but am about macOS, can …
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Instagram now allows you to stream with 3rd party apps (OBS, Ecamm, etc.) to Instagram Live. Details …
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It was just going to be nachos for supper. But then I remembered we had leftover pulled pork in the …
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#StrangerThings is the only show in recent memory that makes me want to do that quick run up the …
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How cute is this mini cast iron skillet?
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Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey, 2022 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday July 9, 2022.
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Hairdid booked for Monday. For now we spike it to let my head breath in the summer heat. 😆
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Thor: Love and Thunder, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday July 8, 2022.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Wednesday June 29, 2022.
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Happy “still have internet access but might have a tornado” hour is here. And one way or another, …
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You keep using that word… “A moist unstable air mass in the vicinity of a low pressure system …
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As a Christian kid of the late 80’s / early 90’s, I love reading the non-religious …
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Podcasts + Music in App Experience
I’m so glad Apple decided to split apart Podcasts into it’s own app. Initially I was …
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This is my kind of gamification of fitness: You Can Walk the Oregon Trail With Apple Arcade App …
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Lossless Audio or Video Editing
I’ve long been a fan of Rogue Amoeba’s Fission software for lossless audio editing. I …
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Accidentally switched our thermostat into “heat only” mode this morning - which was a …
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After camping for 6 nights, I’ll never take my shower or bed for granted again. 😆
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Cars 3, 2017 - ★★★★
Watched on Wednesday July 6, 2022.
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I don’t understand how churches aren’t working on the Truth and Reconciliation recommendations in …
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Why is the harmonic timeless, but synths and keyboards fall in and out of fashion so quickly? (Don’t …
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Back to the Future Part III, 1990 - ★★★
Watched on Monday July 4, 2022.
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Back to the Future Part II, 1989 - ★★★
Watched on Sunday July 3, 2022.
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Is there a way to turn off Twitter for iOS’ takeover of audio whenever you switch to the app? It’s …
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How are you so creative, smart, and funny? It’s exhausting trying to keep up with you all.
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I’m really enjoying messing around with Raycast - a bit of a Spotlight / Alfred replacement? …
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One person humbles themselves for the long term good of an org and the community, meanwhile another …
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Spider-Man: No Way Home, 2021 - ★★★★½
Watched on Wednesday June 29, 2022.
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Any Eleventy (or JSON?) nerds help a newb out one last time? I want to create a JSON file off my …
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IMHO $0.02CAD - stop hunting for a Twitter alternative and set yourself up an account (and blog if …
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If you haven’t already heard about the latest from the 🇺🇸 hearings, the summary on …
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Think Less, Blog More
I, and others, have been motivated to blog more simply because of Chris Coyier’s recent uptick …
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How to Temporarily Disable Face ID or Touch ID, and Require a Passcode to Unlock Your iPhone or iPad
Related to the earlier post on data security on your iOS device, Gruber has this tip on temporarily …
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Quick Health and Data Security Check
It’s always a good idea to periodically check and see what apps have access to your data, …
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Managed to thread the needle of getting the tent trailer to the mechanic’s and back for a …
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iOS tip: If you’re taking a photo you’re going to be sharing with someone else, make …
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I unlocked something in my brain today about how I could use @Microblog to post and publish my blog …
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HandMirror for macOS is one of those apps I would totally use a lot, if I could just remember to …
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M1 Mac vs M2 Mac
I don’t understand why I’d buy an M1 based Mac Studio when the M2 based MacBook Pro and …
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Top Gun: Maverick, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Sunday June 19, 2022.
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Back to the Future, 1985 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday June 17, 2022.
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Sonic the Hedgehog, 2020 - ★★★
Watched on Tuesday August 4, 2020.
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Some days while running my own business I wish I had a manager to tell me what to do next. …
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Couldn’t sleep at 4am this morning so decided to watch the first 4 episodes of Barry. …
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Venom: Let There Be Carnage, 2021 - ★★★½
Watched on Sunday May 22, 2022.
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Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday May 21, 2022.
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Some days I feel like I need a smoke break after getting my family out the door to school / work in …
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday May 14, 2022.
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Ralph Breaks the Internet, 2018 - ★★★★
Watched on Monday December 10, 2018.
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Sing 2, 2021 - ★★★½
Watched on Tuesday December 28, 2021.
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Death on the Nile, 2022 - ★★★
Watched on Monday May 9, 2022.
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Moon Knight, 2022 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday May 7, 2022.
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The Hunt, 2020 - ★★★
Watched on Thursday May 5, 2022.
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If I buy an M1 Mac, does Final Cut Pro support adding chapter markers without stopping the playback …
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“The speed with which Twitter recedes in your mind will shock you. Like a demon from a …
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, 2017 - ★★★½
Watched on Friday April 22, 2022.
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Glad to see Ecamm Live finally getting it’s due from macOS nerds. It’s really come into …
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The Batman, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Thursday April 21, 2022.
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Uncharted, 2022 - ★★½
Watched on Sunday April 10, 2022.
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Good morning specifically to those of you who take a crust for the team. The rest of your family …
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At a restaurant last night we mentioned to our server that the fries were really good. He replied …
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Chris Coyier’s travel blog makes me never want to travel again. 😳 (Kids + passports is a stressful …
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Seems like WordPress (dot com)’s pricing changes could be a way to point people who want to …
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Deleting a contact card in Contacts app on macOS brings up a spinning beach ball for 5 seconds on my …
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From getting it on 2 to not getting it all. The mighty have fallen. 😆 Wordle 285 X/6 ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛
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Watched episode one of Moon Knight on Disney+. I think I’m going to like the series. Feels like it’s …
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye, 2021 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday March 26, 2022.
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X-Men: Days of Future Past, 2014 - ★★★½
Watched on Saturday March 26, 2022.
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Sometimes a word falls out of my fingers and I don’t know where it came from. Wordle 281 3/6 ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ …
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The Batman, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Friday March 25, 2022.
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The Afterparty on AppleTV+ is a great who-dunnit series to watch with some hilarious comedic moments …
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Had to share this one. Wordle 279 2/6 ⬛⬛⬛⬛🟧
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I don’t know how we undo this, but it’s bonkers to me that Uber drivers are on the hook …
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Currently reading: American Carnage by Tim Alberta 📚
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It’s the best Fortnite season of all: no building! 😆
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Turning Red, 2022 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday March 19, 2022.
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So how long until we have a touch screen version of an Apple Studio Display if iOS 15.4 is running …
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After watching this video review of the Mac Studio and Studio Display, I can’t find a good …
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Woof. That’s a bad headline for a $1,599USD monitor.
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Monument Valley 2 is now on Apple Arcade. Such a beautiful puzzler.
#monumentvalley2
bit.ly/mv2-game …
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It’s supposed to go from -40C to +4C in 2 days here in Saskatoon. I’m not an engineer …
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Too busy to record a video right now, but Ecamm Live’s v3.10 Shortcuts integration looks …
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.@GangofYouths “angel in realtime” album is one of the best albums - start to finish - …
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The Batman, 2022 - ★★★★
It reminded me a lot of the style of the Batman: Arkham video game series, which I consider to be a …
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The Batman review: It reminded me a lot of the style of the Batman: Arkham video game series, which …
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My anxiety with owning an old camper nailed by @davatron5000: It cost us ~$500 in maintenance every …
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X-Men: First Class, 2011 - ★★★
Watched on Friday February 25, 2022.
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Having 4 out of 5 letters for 4 guesses is almost more stressful than when you have one or two. …
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It’s always a good game of Skip-Bo when my daughter shuffles. 😆
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New music has arrived from @gangofyouths you say?
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Wordle 248 2/6 ⬛🟦⬛🟦⬛
🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧 Gonna go buy a lottery ticket. 😲
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Does a M1 MacBook Air really feel that much faster than a 2020 Intel MacBook Pro?
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High School Musical, 2006 - ★★½
Watched on Saturday February 19, 2022.
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Dan Rather on Elon Musk’s use of Nazi imagery: Even those with unlimited funds can be …
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Shout it louder for anyone who sees only money in a podcasting monopoly @gruber: There’s no need …
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Robin Rendle on The Sandwich: I really don’t care how well we know flexbox or how many beautiful …
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine, 2009 - ★★★
Watched on Sunday February 13, 2022.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, 2006 - ★★★
Watched on Saturday February 12, 2022.
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The Tinder Swindler, 2022 - ★★★
Watched on Friday February 11, 2022.
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Got a good one on this year’s “blind date with a book” from the library. 📚
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Avengers: Endgame, 2019 - ★★★★
Watched on Saturday February 5, 2022.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, 2003 - ★★★
Watched on Friday January 28, 2022.
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This whole -40C in the morning with a high of 0 later which actually turns out to be 11pm is the …
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Anxiously counting down the hours until we eat some pizza for supper, and then I fall asleep on the …
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I have yet to find an accountant for my business that understands what Stripe is. I’m trying …
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Hank Green on the history of video monetization and why TikTok sucks at it.
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I’m exporting an hour long 1080p video, transcoding a different 720p video, and editing a …
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This is the first time this winter that the big snowfall / blowing snow didn’t end up on our …
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Starting up new client projects is always way more overwhelming in my head than in reality. I wish I …
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We took down our Xmas directions as our family seems to be coming out of COVID. Feels like a fresh …
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We’ve been playing a lot of Song Pop Party on Apple Arcade because it works so well for …
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Just when I think I’ve got something all figured out in Final Cut Pro, it goes and breaks my …
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Resisting the dad urge to go and buy a snowblower so I can clear driveways and sidewalks on our …
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One thing Wordle has taught me is how few 5 letter words I actually know once you get rid of …
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“Make TVs TVs Again” Amen.
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I know it’s a cliche to complain about how big video games are and how long it takes just to be able …
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New year, same MacBook Pro randomly not able to do anything until I reboot it issue. 😪
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Did a ton of people get Wingspan for Xmas? Seems like I’m hearing about it a bunch on social …
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Ooh fun new feature coming to Descript for video podcasters.
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Nice chonky flakes falling outside today In #yxe. If Apple was based somewhere in Canada, it’d be …
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It’s worth watching the “Under the Helmet” mini documentary on Disney+ before starting in to The …
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It’s Heartlake City Movie Theatre building time.
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My collection of Star Wars heads grew by one. Just in time for the new #BobaFett series I suppose.
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It’s kind of wild to me that as I wrap up (mostly) work for 2021, I’m finishing it off …
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My wife bought me a Ted Lasso @stan_chow print for Xmas and it’s the best thing ever. Pics to …
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Apparently it’s “bring your new LEGO set to your parent’s work” day today. 😆
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Possible Villainous printing issue? Forums seem to indicate it should be a “2” and not blank in the …
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Notion nerds: Is there a way to search every table database in my Notion documents for a checkbox …
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How am I doing? Thanks for asking. I’m stress eating omelettes at the moment. I’m not …
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I love my HomePod mini and if it wasn’t out of the budget, would be the only gift I gave …
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Thanks to Hawkeye our kids are obsessed with trying to flick poker chips around the house at each …
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Frozen Sundays are for reading silly mystery novels like John Grisham’s Camino Winds 📚
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Just a reminder that if you’re selling an iPhone or iPad because Santa brought you a new one, Apple …
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Do I need the full install of Xcode on macOS if all I do is a few things like use Homebrew and break …
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My kids: “Can we get picked up after school? It’s so cold!” Me, bundled up in sweatpants and a …
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Well I’m glad things seem to be slowing down for the holidays. 😆
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Heads up that the Logic Pro 10.7.2 update that came out last week seems to have some sort of plugin …
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Discord added an option to turn on a “Preview video” before the video is turned on for a …
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Important notes from a client: “Maybe Chris can mix in the sound but like I open TikTok and …
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Another Xmas miracle: Apple Music now available on Google Nest speakers in more countries - Canada …
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The one thing that would get me to be supportive of web3 / crypto is if syncing of transactions …
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I hope all of you can someday know the joy of hearing a teenager shout at their friends while …
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Finally our long international nightmare of not having a chronological timeline on Instagram might …
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Whether you’re a business, solo contractor, or work for someone else - how often do you go …
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You periodic reminder to any freelancers and solo business owners that you need to actually invoice …
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Micro.blog introduces email newsletter feature in a very Micro blog kind of way. I dig it.
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A good sign that it’s time to do the laundry is the fact that the only shirt I have left to …
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I’m saddened by how much of search is driven by commerce. I also want businesses - especially small …
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What's New in macOS Monterey
I always forget what’s new in macOS. This list is a good starter on what I’m forgetting …
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Using Micro.Blog to Tweet Without Having to Get Sucked Into Twitter Drama
While reading @davatron5000’s recent Vibe Check, he mentions uninstalling Twitter for iOS as a …
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I’ve been enjoying Mini Motorways so much, I recorded a very dry play through review type …
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Mini Motorways has been my favourite Apple Arcade game to pass the time lately.
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Robin Rendle on Blogging and Dimly Lit Bars
“Oh, to be called a bastard by a writer you admire whilst hovering over drinks in a dimly lit …
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Halloween Movies to Watch w/Kids
A list of movies that we want to watch on or around Halloween.
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Halloween Movies to Watch w/Kids
A list of movies that we want to watch on or around Halloween.
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Way Too Seriously
Movies reviewed by the podcast Way Too Seriously: Way Too Seriously is a weekly podcast in which Jan …
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Way Too Seriously
Movies reviewed by the podcast Way Too Seriously: Way Too Seriously is a weekly podcast in which Jan …
: Older Films I Want to Remember to Watch
: Older Films I Want to Remember to Watch
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Music Documentaries to Watch
I enjoy watching music docs. Looking for suggestions. Canadian Netflix availability is a priority …
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Music Documentaries to Watch
I enjoy watching music docs. Looking for suggestions. Canadian Netflix availability is a priority …
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Halloween Favs
Movies that I have watched or want to watch around Halloween.
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Halloween Favs
Movies that I have watched or want to watch around Halloween.
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Movies to Watch with My Kids
A list of movies I'd like to watch with my kids - (in 2013 they'll be 6/3/1 so obviously not …
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Movies to Watch with My Kids
A list of movies I'd like to watch with my kids - (in 2013 they'll be 6/3/1 so obviously not …
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Roger Ebert's Best Films of 2011
Via blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2011/12/the_best_films_of_2011.html Just missing Kinyarwanda that's not …
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Roger Ebert's Best Films of 2011
Via blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2011/12/the_best_films_of_2011.html Just missing Kinyarwanda that's not …