I’m really frustrated that there aren’t any current reviews of the Daylight Computer. $800 is a lot to spend on an unknown. I love the idea, but when the iPad mini is much less expensive & I already have a Onxy Boox…
"I’ve begun to see my moral consumer choices as mandates over preference. Do I want to see Amie and Lyndon at Botanist and Barrel in the spring? Then I need to visit their wine shop, and maybe bring a few extra bottles to Thanksgiving."
— Shopping Local in a Storm
https://readwise.io/reader/shared/01jdmd0jzjtgzgvrr128pwhqxs/
The Very Online Culture Wars - Front Porch Republic
https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2024/11/the-very-online-culture-wars/
I don’t recall when I bought this book, but it was a really great read. Learned a lot about how English came to be. It really is an odd language! — Finished reading: Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue by John McWhorter 📚
Currently reading: Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue by John McWhorter 📚
So, Nashville folk: I noticed downtown this weekend the horse-drawn carriages for tourists were back. I could have sworn this got banned a few years back. What’s up with that? 🦞
Back on the near daily 10k steps train. I took a week off, that I really shouldn’t have. Feels good to be back at it.
Gave Jesus is King a listen this morning. Still holds up. A great album. Sad the Church wasn’t ablee to keep hold of Ye.
This is something we should keep check on. A smartphone should not be required to serve at church or to learn about what is going on. — How Then Shall We Tech?
The NYT accent test is surprisingly accurate. Lived in Huntsville from 7 to 18 and Tuscaloosa from 18 to 22. Mom grew up hour north of Huntsville in Winchester.
Hot take: US, Canada, and EU should very clearly ban Chinese-made cars from our markets. — The high cost of low prices. comes to mind.
The resignation of Welby and the already broken communion means, I’ve no doubt, we’ll see our first female ABC. — I weep for the English church!
Finally! Smart dimmer switch that works over Thread with Matter! 💡 Inovelli Smart Dimmer
Programming wisdom of the day: Write software designed for the company you have, not the company you wish could be.
Church Politics podcast nails it as always. Let’s chill, listen, and learn. — After the Election
The Dark Reality of Medical Aid in Dying — This is all so sad. Life is sacred and important from the womb until natural death. If you’re feeling sad, lonely, or like death is the only way out; call a priest. If you don’t know one locally, get with me.
Good parenting advice from 1 Sam 2 this morning. Don’t be like Eli. Even when it’s easier to ignore, when your kids aren’t doing right, you need to address it. Looking the other way isn’t good for anyone!
Voting for a President Won’t Save the Republic
https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2024/10/voting-for-a-president-wont-save-the-republic/
Reminder: Check your car first aid kit. Just used mine on a scraped leg and it was pretty sad. Did the job, but well past expiring. 🏥 🩹
Finished reading: When People Are Big and God Is Small by Edward T. Welch 📚