The author expresses a pet peeve about the subjective language used by weather presenters, arguing that weather should not be labeled as 'good' or 'bad' since its value depends on individual preferences and circumstances. They emp...
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The post critiques Donald Trump's presidency, emphasizing the dangers of misinformation and intolerance while reflecting on the author's concerns for both the U.S. and Canada.
Simulations in sports video games and music software often prioritize passive consumption over active participation, potentially misleading users about real experiences.
4.7Resumability
2025-11-13 • productivity technology parenting video games
The author introduces the concept of 'resumability,' which refers to the ability to easily interrupt and later resume a task without significant delay. They highlight the Nintendo DS as an exemplary device for resumability, allowi...
A parent praises 'The Academy' series by T.Z. Layton as the ideal read for their soccer-loving 10-year-old, enhancing their family's reading experience.
4.4The max q of a puzzle
2025-12-27 • puzzle problem solving rocketry max q
The post draws a parallel between the 'max q' in rocket launches and the peak difficulty encountered while solving a jigsaw puzzle.
The author discusses the net-metering system for electricity on Prince Edward Island, explaining how it allows solar panel users to share excess energy back to the grid for credits. While this system is beneficial, it creates a di...
4Meetings need margins
2025-10-02 • productivity meetings time management
The post draws an analogy between CSS spacing concepts (Margin and Padding) and the scheduling of meetings. It emphasizes the importance of having 'Meeting Margin' (the space between meetings) and 'Meeting Padding' (the necessary ...
The author shares personal reflections on the emotional power of live music and the touching themes in James Blunt's song 'Monsters'.
3.3Computers are solid now
2025-11-21 • mac computer technological change
The author recounts a recent experience of their MacBook Pro freezing, reflecting on how surprising it was given the past frequency of such occurrences. They contrast the current reliability of computers with earlier experiences o...
Life is a series of trade-offs, and understanding them can help mitigate regret after making decisions.
0Text is a shadow of thought
2025-05-06 • writing thoughts and musings ai
The post discusses the value of writing as a means to share thoughts and ideas, emphasizing that the quality of writing is important in accurately representing the original thought. It also questions the effectiveness of AI-genera...
0Naming things is hard: Conferences
2025-04-30 •
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0Naming things is hard
2025-04-30 •
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0A horse faster than Spotify
2025-04-22 •
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0Gild Just One Lily at ShopTalk Show
2025-04-21 •
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The author discusses the concept of strategic voting and how it has changed their perspective due to recent political events. They express a desire for stability and a pushback against racism and nationalism, advocating for voting...
0Gild Just One Lily
2025-04-10 •
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0Pierre Poilievre keeps texting my children
2025-03-29 •
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0We’re too stupid for a carbon tax
2025-03-15 •
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0Be careful what cables you wish for
2025-02-25 • docking station usb thinkpad laptop
The author reminisces about using ThinkPad laptops and how they supported a docking station. They used to wish for a single cable that could do everything, and now that USB-C cables can do that, they realize they should have dream...
0Thanks Matt Rainnie
2025-02-07 • radio retirement matt rainnie
Matt Rainnie, a staple of CBC Radio on PEI, is retiring today. The author had the opportunity to speak to Matt on the radio a few times over the years and praises his genuine curiosity and ease of conversation. The text expresses ...
0Why silverorange?
2025-01-28 •
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0New Brad Sucks
2025-01-15 •
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