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Summer 2021 Playlist
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Nikita
Say hello to Nikita, the 1965 Nikon FT N 35mm film camera I grabbed today. She features a 50mm prime lens, and a 2x teleconverter. I also grabbed 2 packs of Lomography Metropolis and Purple 35mm film and cannot wait to break her in. She’ll…
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XYZZY
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Specs
I’m digging the new EXIF data in the Apple iOS 15 Photos app
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Apple’s Privacy Initiative
Apple’s focus on privacy in keeping customer’s data safe has increased and I am loving it. I believe that data privacy should be every digital citizen’s right. It’s exhausting that other companies, websites and software apps attempt to get as much of my personal information…
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Blocked
I’ve had this idea for a novel set in the ancient Angkor region of Cambodia for the past twenty-five years. For some reason I cannot punch through the plot points or find a way to create some sort of relevancy. How do you push through…
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Unreliable Criticism
The world is an extremely unreliable critic. The world likes useful; value is personal. Being creative has its own rewards, but acclaim, admiration, or even respect are not to be expected. Ethan Hawke
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Tiki Bar
Reminds me of one of the pioneers of podcasting, Tiki Bar TV
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Venus
Succulents are great, but have you tried a carnivorous plant instead?
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Lost & Found
Of course the Apple Pencil can not be tracked with AirTags or the Find My app. I lost and recovered it once before but now it isn’t looking too good the second time. Update: I found it in the front yard after mowing over it.…
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The iPad Pro
Again, thanks to a very generous trade-in offer for my 2018 iPad and a discount program provided by my company, I have upgraded to this year’s iPad Pro. I even chipped in a little extra for the magic keyboard, pencil and Magic Mouse. After adding…
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International Hike Naked Day
The beginning of the summer solstice or equinox today also celebrates naked hiking day. I can neither confirm or deny past, present or future frivolity and shenanigans.