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The text provides practical strategies for managing time-sensitive tasks and responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of setting multiple reminders for appointments and using packing lists for trips. It reflects on the author'...
The author discusses their switch to using multiple browsers after their preferred browser, Arc, was discontinued. They now use Polypane for dev work, Chrome for other dev work, and Horse for general internet usage. They also ment...
0Pages CMS
2025-06-01 • content creation microblogging content management system
The author has been experimenting with adding title-less notes to their site and decided to try Pages CMS for adding micro posts. They didn't want to replace the authoring flow for regular notes with Pages, but found it extremely ...
The author reflects on the month, initially feeling like it was wasted on a game, but realizing they had actually done a lot, including going on a holiday, spending time with family, and cleaning the house. They also share their w...
0The difference between programs and products
2025-04-18 •
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The author discusses the pressure to deliver quality content when posting infrequently and the belief that infrequent posts must be excellent. The author also shares the thoughts of others on the topic.
015 April 2025, 5:36pm
2025-04-15 •
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The author shares their experience of catching Covid for the second time and the impact it has had on their health. They also discuss the weather, work, and the TV shows they have been watching. The post also includes a summary of...
019 March 2025, 5:29pm
2025-03-19 •
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The author talks about discovering new bands on Spotify and the excitement of being a fan from the beginning. They mention a specific song they enjoyed and invite readers to share their thoughts.
0In the way
2025-03-12 •
The author reflects on the insensitivity of AI-generated text suggestions when communicating with a friend whose mother has cancer, highlighting the lack of context and personal connection in these automated responses.
011 March 2025, 2:52pm
2025-03-11 • music loneliness technology
The author reminisces about listening to music in bed and how it doesn't occur to them to do so anymore. They feel the need to disconnect from technology and have moments of solitude.
The author reflects on February, focusing on getting back into the school routine, avoiding sugar, and managing unhealthy coping mechanisms. They also discuss their child's positive experience at school and their work on the CodeP...
The author reflects on spending time offline, enjoying summer activities, and maintaining a fitness routine. They also share their thoughts on watching the musical Wicked and TV shows Palm Royale and Severance. The post includes a...
02024
2025-01-01 •
The author reflects on the events of the year 2024, including their focus on fitness, family, reading, a trip to the USA, making new connections, and managing mood cycles. They discuss their exercise routine, setbacks due to injur...
0Month notes & numbers №10
2025-01-01 •
The author has been busy offline with the end of the school year and Christmas preparations. Despite the past sadness associated with Christmas, this year was enjoyable, especially with the author's kids. The summer holidays invol...
0Planner plans for 2025
2025-01-01 •
The author discusses their experience with different planner sizes and how they have adapted their journaling system to better suit their needs. They express excitement about using a smaller planner and integrating a week review s...
0Social skills
2024-11-04 •
The blog post discusses a conversation with the author's child about social skills and how they can be practiced. The author shares personal experiences and reflections on parenting and navigating friendships.
0Month notes & numbers №9: bankruptcy
2024-11-03 •
The author reflects on the past month, declaring bankruptcy on tracking activities and resolving to get back on track in November. They highlight the good, such as school holidays and a family trip, as well as the bad, including t...
0Big black trash bag energy
2024-11-02 •
The author discusses her tendency to accumulate things and her need to periodically clear out her house. She reflects on the items she has bought for random ideas and how it gets in the way of her minimalist, low-waste lifestyle.
0Home-cooked web apps
2024-10-13 •
The author discusses their recent focus on building web apps to suit their specific needs, including a financial dashboard and a digital recreation of their weekly layout. They express enjoyment in creating these apps for their ow...
0Month notes & numbers №8
2024-09-06 •
The blog post reflects on a month marked by personal growth and activities. The author, Rach Smith, shares her experiences with mental health, celebrating her 38th birthday, and participating in a Ken Barber lettering workshop. Sh...