Idleness
“Idleness is one of the foundations of creativity. The one that is easily overlooked - and often the most important. It’s amazing what your brain can come up with when you give it the time and space to sort everything…
THE WRITTEN RECORD
Author: Chris
Mastering Time
“While you are alone you are entirely your own master.”
Apple Annoyed Me Today
There were two incidents today that was a bit of surprise coming from Apple. The free trial period for the Apple One services bundle expired yesterday and the $30 payment was processed. This is fine and expected because I fully…
Don’t Shave December
Because the beard is coming along so nicely since I decided to commit to “No Shave November” I have decided to keep it going throughout this next month as well. After I start losing weight again, hopefully in my face…
We’re Going Streaking
Thirty Days
On November 1st, I declared that it is time to write. In addition to writing about Angkor, I have updated this website every day this month. The Angkor effort came in at 10,121 words this month, more than ever but…
Winter Is Here
Now that Thanksgiving has passed and it is almost December, the cold weather arrives on cue.
Talimena
The Apple Platform Pt. 1
The moment you buy an iDevice, you become part of the Apple ecosystem, and more products and services are waiting for you. Some benefits that have solidified my decision to switch from Android to Apple a few years ago are…
Happy Thanksgiving
“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.”—Henry David Thoreau
The Stoic Day Planner
After studying the Stoic philosophies these past few months, there are a few recurring themes, or practices that we can apply today. Early to rise Thankfulness Meditation Control of self Walking Reading Purpose Reflection I’ll go into more detail in…
Now Reading: The Peripheral
Gibson’s science fiction is so prophetic that it seems as if he is creating the future instead of imagining it. I just found out this is book one of a three part series. Even better. Care to peruse my Library?…
Now Reading- To Hold Up The Sky
Having recently finished Liu’s mind-bending Three-Body Problem, I was pleased to discover his short story anthology. I don’t read a lot of science fiction unless it ties in with modern or near future technologies but Chinese science fiction takes it…
The Mini
“Hey Siri, shuffle play my Late + Loud jazz playlist...”
Apple HomePod Mini
**Update** Picking up from the Apple store today!
