Category Archives: What am I up to?

Some stuff that I find worth a bit of time and energy and creative juice

My most useful Android apps in January, 2024

As we exit 2023 and enter 2024, I continue to use my Pixel 7 Pro. So far I have not been persuaded that it would be worth upgrading to a Pixel 8 Pro; though perhaps I’m not taking into account … Continue reading

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Mom (Formally Speaking)

Below is the obituary that I put together for my mother shortly after she passed in early February. It’s not really much in the way of special memories or deep thoughts – though I captured a couple of hers in … Continue reading

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Episode 100 of The History of World War II Podcast

I like to listen to history podcasts. One long-running podcast that I use to fill in gaps while awaiting new episodes in others is the History of World War II by Ray Harris Jr. I just heard the 100th episode, … Continue reading

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Euphorbia tirucalli WARNING

You might want to get rid of these firestick pencil cactus if you have them. This one nearly sent me to the emergency room last night. Sam Ginder, Nathan, and I were outside playing catch and Nathan was restacking some … Continue reading

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20,000 Plus Project

On January 9, 2013 I was 20,000 days old. I decided on day 20,282 to start my 20,000 Plus project to capture a photo a day. I hope to get to day 32,768 (at least). I have been back-filling, often … Continue reading

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What am I reading and studying? [2012]

I want to record what I am reading and studying weekly or monthly, but since this is a start I’ll probably cover whatever seems recent to me this time. I’m not sure how I define “recent” precisely as a period … Continue reading

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