2019s
I have backed Bokeh on Kickstarter. While it’s too early to tell if it will replace Flickr as my go-to for online photo sharing, as Jack said, “the world can use all of the independent, privacy-first services it can get.”
For Sale: Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter Pack
I backed this project on Kickstarter and received it roughly a month and a week ago. I’ve used it exclusively for a couple of weeks and have determined that despite liking the layout and the build quality, it just doesn’t fit with the way I haul things. Below are shots of my own bag, and you can read more about it on Everyman’s site.
Retail for all of the included items is $238. I’m asking $200 shipped, in 48 contiguous US states. Will entertain all reasonable offers, including shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and beyond, though the latter will incur actual shipping costs.
"Hold it, hold it. What is this? Are you trying to trick me? Where's the sports?
"Is this a kissing book?"
What am I watching?
Our friend Ross King’s new single dropped today. We had the privilege of hearing him play it back in March at the Together Called conference. A message to bless you, and the song is available at all the usual outlets. Love it!
This is how much I love our Big Fat Geek podcast listeners: recording new episodes for y’all last night and not watching the Dallas Stars playoff game.
Out of context, from an off-mic conversation during podcast recording tonight: “My next band name is Sassy Pillows.”
“Alexa, tell me a hockey joke.”
“Okay, how many Maple Leafs does it take to change a light bulb?
“How many?”
“No one knows, since it’s been so long since they’ve made it to the final step.”
Look at Alexa with the sick burn.
iPhone home screen, 3 May 2019
There have been a couple of changes, and the background reflects my excitement for the upcoming show, The Mandalorian.
The sons of our friends Kara and Ryan, the founders of Imana Kids, are raising money to pay their way on the next Imana mission trip to Rwanda. One way they’re doing so was designing and selling these awesome t-shirts. A great design and a good reminder. Please help them out!
Marriage is tough and takes intentional investment to make it thrive. Our latest Empowered Parent podcast episode is for adoptive and foster families on staying connected in marriage.
Just got finished watching this week’s #GameofThrones with @bekindtobignate, and WOW BLERUGHARUEJRV JEVRUFUCCXKWIEYIDB NJRJUSVQBAMCKGOUEIRHR YAAAAARRRRRRRR!!!!!!
Twenty-nine years ago today. Still together.
Last night I finished an ARC of @steven_kotler’s “Last Tango in Cyberspace.” It’s a fun, engaging read of our near-future in the traditions of William Gibson, with heavy nods to his work, along with Blade Runner. Definitely recommended when it releases next month. đ
Retrophisch Review: Last Tango in Cyberspace
I have heard of Kotler's earlier work, mostly non-fiction, such as The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, Tomorrowland, and others, but I have never read these before. That will likely change having finished Last Tango in Cyberspace.
Lion Zorn is a new kind of human, an empathy tracker. His skills allows him to feel the future, spotting trends before they happen. He makes a living giving companies a yes or no about the possible futures they are working on. Lion is hired by a multinational conglomerate named Arctic to help with the possible launch of a new kind of pharmaceutical, but he quickly finds himself investigating a possible murder while ducking the very latest in cutting-edge surveillance.
4/5 phins, recommended