Trying Bluesky
I’d like to give Bluesky a go but have been on a waitlist for awhile. I’ve shuttered the Twitter account (RIP) Is it worth the wait? Do they offer invitations from other users? The image accompanying this archived post could…
THE WRITTEN RECORD
Author: Chris
With 35mm film costs rising like everything else, I thought I’d try the new Kodak Ektar H35- a ne…
With 35mm film costs rising like everything else, I thought I’d try the new Kodak Ektar H35- a new half frame camera. Instead of the standard 36 exposures I can get 72 out of one roll of film. Cannot wait…
Discovered decades worth of slide film and movies
Discovered decades worth of slide film and movies. Kodak was a brilliant and essential brand. Recovered from the Internet Archive.
Library Loans: Two Nights in Lisbon
Library loans: Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone Currently reading📚 Recovered from the Internet Archive.
Interesting day on the way to the airport today…
Interesting day on the way to the airport today… Shot with Hipstamatic. Recovered from the Internet Archive.
Amazon Prime Savings
I saved 100% on Amazon Prime deals. Ask me how! (by not having an Amazon account or shop there) Recovered from the Internet Archive.
Social Internet > Social Media
Algorithmic feeds designed to keep you hooked. Parasitic adverts everywhere including over the intended content. Platforms filled with bots. Product review sites are bought and paid for, so not to be trusted. Misleading titles in articles. Articles designed to look…
Sunset at Boca Chica
Sun about to set on Boca Chica beach at the confluence where the Rio Grande empties into the Gulf of Mexico. Mexico on the right, Texas to the left and behind is the Starbase where Space-X assembles and launches it’s…
Reading Progress
Halfway through the year and I’m pleased with the reading progress. Can’t wait to see how Micro.blog will help me keep track as well. I love that books play a prominent role here in the community. Recovered from the Internet…
Currently Reading: The Cabinet of Dr. Leng
Currently reading: The Cabinet of Dr. Leng by Douglas Preston 📚 Recovered from the Internet Archive.
Micro.blog
After a 10-day trial here on Micro.blog, I think I am all in. The capability to have a painless long-form blogging experience coupled with short form micro-posts is appealing. Even better- no algorithms or adverts. The ability to connect and…
Not A Quitter
Leaving behind something that worked for awhile to pursue something different takes courage. It isn't quitting. It is a pivot to something more beneficial. I have been an active user of the internet since 1995 and have left massive breadcrumbs…
Things Can Only Get Better?
Websites and social media platforms are getting aggressive in the monetizing of their services because- who knew that providing a platform for free is not sustainable? No one wants online advertising either and we all live with it because these…
Time Off
It has been a little over a month since stepping away from my website- I needed the break. Before dusting off the HTML code though, I've had some time to reflect on a few things including my participation on the…
Digital Essentialism
Though I consider myself to be an essentialist, there does come a time when I get lazy and the discipline slides. Clutter, digital or otherwise, can get distracting over time. Now may be the perfect time to clean up your…