The only thing you can be the best at is developing your own self.
Natalie Portman
I do not need an iPad but I keep randomly going to the Apple website and looking at the $300 iPad.
On the Blogger's Rule
No, that’s called being an adult. And it’s a shame that the ability is a lost art to most “adults” these days.
I know the things we do disagree on we could discuss rationally because of the respect for each other built on top of that which we agree on.
You shouldn’t need to agree on anything to be able to discuss thinks “rationally”.
I’m assuming that means to not resort to insults, with anyone.
It is supposed to be a part of society that we can interact with each other no matter what our beliefs. Of course the beliefs that are based in hatred and oppression are the exception to that rule.
The default of, “your idea is wrong so I will belittle and insult you”, is not something that should be aspired to become normal. We should not have to find common ground to agree on ideas to be able to be civil to each other.
This is a good reminder to “inspect what you expect” from your team.
When did Google calendar start to not allow you to click on events to get a description?
I am ashamed the United States things a flyover of military jets is the appropriate way to show support for essential workers during this pandemic.
If you really want to show your support, there is only one thing to do:
I was so, so close to getting all green stars from Fitbit this past week.
1,405 steps away from getting them all.
Anyone else get a nice happy feeling when you start a shared YouTube video and within 30 seconds think to yourself, “Oh, I don’t care.” and close the window?
No,? Just me?
I do not like deleting feeds from my RSS reader because I disagree with the author’s positions.
I do like deleting feeds from my RSS reader because the author regularly posts derogatory remarks that demeans their positions
This amazing data visualization by Sean Conway makes me want to buy a poster size 3D version to hang on my wall.
A MacBook SE might exist one day, but it will never compete with Chromebooks due to price points. Apple will most likely not sell a laptop in the Chromebook price range.
Neighbors are playing music really loud and it’s annoying but understandable at the same time.
JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE A CELEBRITY, IT DOESN’T MEAN THEY KNOW WHAT THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT.
Great advice from FHP last week.
Woke up to some money from the US government $500 in tax refund and $1200 in stimulus.
I need to put aside some for a rainy day. But I really want to donate some to a charity or group helping now.
Any thoughts on who could use a little bit of cash to help others out?
I’m feeling the weight of the world
and it’s crushing me.
I’m feeling the weight of everyday life
and it’s crushing me.
How much more will it take?
How much more until it breaks me?
This world
is crushing me.
I forgot how good Stabbing Westward was.
Roasted Cauliflower is really good.
It might be because I’m watching more TV this weekend or it might be because Donald Drumpf was attacking 3M this week, but I’ve seen more 3M commercials this weekend than I have all year.
So Dark Sky, my preferred weather app sold itself to Apple, the richest company in the world, and now says they can’t make and distribute the Android and web app after July 1.
I am dubious.
DON’T COMMENT ON A SITUATION UNTIL YOU KNOW BOTH SIDES OF THE STORY.
If I had kept up with my daily homepage reading I wouldn’t have caused a situation at work yesterday.
Note to self: always follow up before escalating.