Taking a Break
I had a great email conversation with Manu the other day where we talked about the digital fatigue he’s been feeling lately. His approach to overcoming it was pretty radical, much more so than I think I’m ready for.
It’s hard to believe it, but today is my last day of medical leave. I return to the office on Monday. I’m both excited by it, and kind of dreading it. I’ve grown accustomed to the slower pace. If this is what retirement will be like, I’ll take it.
Finished: The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly 📚
Having watched the series on Amazon, I didn’t see the plot of this one coming. Well worth the read.
LinkedIn will use your data to train AI – how to opt out | Proton
LinkedIn will use your data to train AI – how to opt out | Proton
On November 3, LinkedIn will begin sharing your data with Microsoft and its affiliates for AI training. You’re opted in by default, but there’s still time to do something about it.
As a PSA for Micro.blog folk… If you’re not necessarily a fan of the book covers being displayed for your bookshelf related posts, you can hide the image by adding .microblog_book{display:none} to your custom CSS. It’s a great Mb addition, but if you’re minimalist like me, this is how to do it.
I pulled one of my basses out of the closet to noodle with it this morning. It’s been more than a year since I last played and my hands are so out of shape it was like being a novice all over again.
As they say, for every day missed, you lose two days. I’ve got a lot of catching up to do.
Finished reading: The Black Echo by Michael Connelly 📚
A gripping read, but I did figure out the plot before the end of the book…
On to the third installment in the series.
Well… I woke up too early (4 am). It seemed like the right thing to do at the time, but I should’ve just stayed in bed a few more hours. I see a nap in my immediate future.
mnml Update v2.7.7 Released
This version fixes the new Micro.blog book image styling along with making other minor style tweaks (naturally).
Started reading: The Black Echo by Michael Connelly 📚
Finished reading: The Black Ice by Michael Connelly 📚
mnml Update v2.7.6 Released
This update adds Polish localization, tweaks Open Graph image generation, and cleans up code for project tidiness.
Today’s my last day of cardiac rehab. I’m fortunate not to have had an episode resulting in heart damage. This helped me bounce back quickly.
My return to work is now two weeks away. I both look forward to and dread it at the same time. I’ve come to enjoy the slow pace of the last three months.
If you’ve been hoping for a die-cut IndieWeb is Punk decal, today is your day… Check it out on my new Printful store.
Sorry International friends - no shipping across the pond & beyond yet, but if you really want a quantity, contact me and we can work something out.
Even though I feel pretty darned good, I have to remember some parts of me are still healing. I rolled over in bed last night and managed to pull a spot on my right pectoral muscle. It’s not a bad pull, but it is annoying me this morning.
mnml Updated for Open Graph Images
Exciting update for Micro.blog users! mnml theme (v2.7.5) now fully supports the latest Micro.blog Open Graph enhancement.
After watching the Bosch series on Amazon, I’m delving into the Bosch Universe books by Michael Connelly. I really like his writing. After watching the shows, it’s easy to connect Connelly’s characters in my mind’s eye while reading.
I have to be honest… The whole *OS 26 glass look is not bugging me too much. There’s some weirdness here and there, but I’m really not minding it so far. Of course I haven’t delved deeply into my workflows yet, so we’ll see later in the day.
And what’s the first thing I did this morning? I began updating all my devices to their respective OS 26 variants. I swore I wasn’t going to do this… 🤞🏻
Let’s not forget: The US flag flying half-staff today is not for a single right-wing extremist who was assassinated. No. It’s for the nearly 3,000 innocent lives, including eight children, who were murdered on September 11, 2001 – plus the numerous first responders who selflessly came to their aid.