Writing code makes me think adding “-able” to the end of any word makes another, real word.

Apparently “schedulable” is not a word.

Dwell is thinking about how to define a “livable” city. It seemed like it was going well until the last criteria— community agency. If I’ve been convinced of anything when it comes to planning, it’s that concentrating power locally preclude all other elements of livability.

Elsa, “You know what I’m doing right now? I’m folding chocolate chips into this batter.”

She’s finally seen it and understands.

One project for this weekend vacation is going to be setting up my focus modes correctly.

This critique of the presentation of cozy is great, especially as I head to my picturesque A-frame AirBnB weekend cabin.

Trying something new this vacation, which may turn into my new evening and weekend routine. No app Home Screen. No notifications except from Elsa.

I haven’t said anything about the horrible things happening today because despair is all I can muster.

Despair is increasingly how I feel, and I think sharing that only serves the despair.

Using our tool can help you fix your data.

Loading your crap data into it will not, by itself, make sense of bad data.

Reach out to that person you’ve been meaning to talk to.

Dream casting for Uncle Iroh.

Is the greatest E note in all of rock and roll the bass note on the second chord in Use Somebody?

We’re going on vacation this weekend. I’m heading out to the woods to hang out in a beautiful cabin near the mountains just prior to ski season. There won’t be much to do and that’s the point.

This is a break. Not travel, but rest, before the start of holidays ¹ and the end of year rush.

I have no plans. I’m bringing some books and maybe a few magazines. We’ll probably make hot chocolate or something.

Maybe I should buy a Lego set or pack a board game (got any two player games you like?). But mostly, I’m hoping for the kind of intentional quiet that recharges the body and leads to some genuine creativity.

There will be no work communication, no frenzied distracted days. If I choose to do something, it will be with my complete attention, something I am sorely missing these days.

And hopefully there will be some great pictures.

Today is going to be very long, but I’ve already stopped myself from sending a snarky reply to an email, so I think it’s going to be a good one.

I met someone a decade younger than me today who was so jazzed about the work I do and the “clear impact you’re having on students,” and boy howdy, that was an affirmation I needed this Monday.

Research shows I have an excuse! But I am also likely in the midst of a self-reinforcing spiral. Cool. 😤

It’s so nice enjoying my laptop again for the first time in years. Also, when I can get an M1 Pro in a Mac Mini or 27” iMac…

The smudges on my new laptop screen are making me want the polishing cloth. Send help.

Spent a lot of time this week considering the difference between “being welcome” and “belonging”.

I should probably watch Cowboy Bepop.

How did I not know that Jews were blamed for The Black Death and subject to mad murder throughout Europe? Sigh.

Milk and cookies at a bar with a book? Alright.

I think this Kevin Drum post summarizing what cultural competency training looked like for teachers just last year in Loudoun County is a great example of how the current controversy is manufactured. Of course that, that doesn’t mean we don’t have to respond to it.

I drove my first electric car today. It was a great ride. The one pedal-style braking was pretty awkward. Transmission-less driving was pretty great though.

My main thought: good lord how do people spend this much on cars. We’re a one car, three adult household and I just can’t.

A lot of folks out there are confused, because they think being motivated by self-interest means they cannot be racist.

But of course, being racist isn’t limited to a motivation.

Being racist can be upholding a system in your best interest that has a clear racialized outcome.

Gracie is really not doing well. Please keep her in your thoughts.