We are back!

And, yes, that was “beautiful Jesus” peeping out from behind my chair. I’ve not decided where He belongs yet, but I just had to have Him.

I’m so torn! The reviews… aren’t great. But, I still want a more focused tablet. But, an iPad mini is the same price. But, a mini is harder to keep focused. If this were mini-sized, the decision would be a little easier!

Such a good line! — On JD Vance’s Invocation of the Phrase “ordo amoris” https://www.solidarity-party.org/blog/urjpizui2sctebq0iqmaehaizy5wvo

Tapestry has me thinking. I wonder if there’s a system I could setup to muffle posts based off sentiment? Keep the local news, events, and politics without the darkness and anger. 🤔 💭

Analogue Mornings continue to go well. — The morning office was easy to reestablish and I did 50k steps last week. My struggle is getting up at 5:30a (feet not actually on the floor until 6a) and, thus, doing journaling. Onward and forward! https://www.marmanold.com/2025/01/15/analogue-mornings/

Currently reading: The Dead Secret by Wilkie Collins 📚 https://micro.blog/books/9780341892403

This. This is what gets me when I go to “Big Social”. I don’t mind political analysis. But the moaning, negativity, and drama get me. It’s an evil presence my life is better without. I’m thankful for the slow Internet world of blogs! — Kev Quirk https://kevquirk.com/notes/20250202-1708

Finished reading: Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie 📚 https://micro.blog/books/9780062074003

I finally blocked Facebook and Twitter. What finally pushed me over the edge was Exvangelicals making definitive theological statements about every single political thing. Far too tempting to respond! Internet arguments are not a place I want to go.

A solid list of suggestions for helping kids read. — How to Raise Readers, in Thirty-Five Steps - Front Porch Republic https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2025/01/how-to-raise-readers-in-thirty-five-steps/

Finished reading: Reset by Dan Heath 📚 https://micro.blog/books/9781668062104

Why is it that now that Trump’s president non-political media is suddenly covering him? No offence, but I don’t need a tech podcast or gardening blog to give me political analysis.

Pebble is back and I’m so happy! repebble.com https://repebble.com

Currently reading: Reset by Dan Heath 📚 https://micro.blog/books/9781668062104

Did you know you could purchase eBooks from Parnassus? I sure didn’t! — Parnassus Nashville eBook Search https://www.parnassusbooks.net/search/kobo

omg.lol is a cool little project. It’s actually where I host info.marmanold.com. But, I’m not okay with this type of hateful and mean behavior. When I get the time, I’ll move things away and cancel. — Neatnik Notes · Accountability https://notes.neatnik.net/2025/01/accountability

I wish there were a non-creepy way to find these young men. I’m literally open to weekly hangouts in a pub. My dinner table is open. My fire-pit has a place for them. - Young and Alone https://flowingdata.com/2025/01/22/young-and-alone/

There is no greater joy than being present when God works miracles. — I pity the folk who are too “busy”, too “politically engaged”, and too distracted to patiently stand by His side.

Finished reading: The Four Cardinal Virtues by Josef Pieper 📚 https://micro.blog/books/9780268089894