Tag: Micro
July 14, 2024 / Journal

Critical Mass

Twelve years ago I was driving through the River Oaks area in Houston at night and came across 200 cyclists with their rigs all lit up, and their flags flapping in the breeze. It looked fun but annoying because cyclists are always preaching “share the road!” But they were not. The group was a local chapter of the national Critical Mass cycling group. Think Hash House Harriers but on wheels.

Last night I participated in my first ride with a local chapter on Sanibel Island for a ten mile night ride along dedicated bike trails. The island is known for its luxurious homes, golf courses, yachts, beautiful trails along brackish water and we were in good company. Absolutely looking towards another ride with this fun, relaxed group.

July 11, 2024 / Thoughts

Site Additions

I’ve added a Micro page to the website that compiles all of my quick thoughts in one setting (think Twitter-like feed).

I also built a TIL (Things I’ve Learned) page shared on a weekly basis.

June 25, 2024 / Epigraph

Wisdom

You can lead a person to wisdom but you can’t make them think.

June 23, 2024 / Thoughts

Disconnected

I just had my cellular data plan shut off…deliberately. My talk and text plan still allows basic communication when I am out and about. Let the great experiment begin!
June 22, 2024 / Thoughts

Algorithm Is Going To Get You*

The issue with algorithmic feeds on social sites, is the fact that they assume you would like your future to look like your past.

Did you linger or read over an article? Well then, here’s more. Liked a video? Yes, have some more of the same old crap.

*With apologies to Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine
June 20, 2024 / Technology

The Matrix Has You

It is 2024 and the Matrix is real. Of this there can be zero doubt, if you consider your daily screen time. The digital avatar of you online versus your physical meat space in the real world. Are you intellectually honest with yourself?

Can you feel how disproportionate this balance is?

June 7, 2024 / Journal

The Future

I’ve mentioned previously that something about writing online has to change soon. I’ve looked into the options to host my decades of digital journals with various low/no cost alternatives and they suck.

Speaking of The Future, I just finished this book of the same name as well as a quick re-read of Alice In Wonderland. That makes ten titles down out of my 2024 reading goal of twenty four.

June 7, 2024 / Asides

The Future

I’ve mentioned previously that something about writing online has to change soon. I’ve looked into the options to host my decades of digital journals with various low/no cost alternatives and they suck. 

Speaking of The Future, I just finished this book of the same name as well as a quick re-read of Alice In Wonderland. That makes ten titles down out of my 2024 reading goal of twenty four.
May 14, 2024 / Journal

Unsettled

In Florida for a few weeks after a cross-country move but feeling unsettled. I cannot relax, I cannot enjoy. I am a spectator with no interests or motivation to pursue any of my go-to hobbies.

April 18, 2024 / Journal

108/366

Today is the 108th day of the year and I have 108 images posted for the 366/2024 photo project. One photo a day, every day for a year so far using the Hipstamatic model 10 camera.

April 17, 2024 / Journal

Minor Annoyances

My sleep schedule is off. My weight is over. My creativity is stifled even though I have major ideas I want to tinker with. All because of this move prep. Cannot wait to eventually get settled so I can correct these annoyances.

March 25, 2024 / Journal

Self Care

After months of traveling on the road for work, poor nutrition habits and then stop working, my body has had enough. I’ve crammed the 15 pounds lost last year back inside. My blood pressure has suffered. The clothes are tighter. I feel like crap. 

I resubscribed to Apple Fitness+ because gym membership is not viable right now. Meal plans are being made.

It’s time to eat lean, train mean and get lean.
March 25, 2024 / Journal

Self Care

After months of traveling on the road for work, poor nutrition habits and then stop working, my body has had enough. I’ve crammed the 15 pounds lost last year back inside. My blood pressure has suffered. The clothes are tighter. I feel like crap.

I resubscribed to Apple Fitness+ because gym membership is not viable right now. Meal plans are being made.

It’s time to eat lean, train mean and get lean.

March 22, 2024 / Journal

Unintended Consequences

I hear the phrase “Don’t Care. Didn’t Ask.” quite a bit and only recently realized it hits harder than expected.

March 22, 2024 / Journal

The End.