Graduation (Weeknotes
🦴 I started the week off with a 6:30 AM appointment to get an MRI on my knee. It’s the one I injured during last week’s 4-mile run-walk. I haven’t been able to connect with my doctor by phone yet, though, so I don’t know what the verdict is. 😬
⛱️ We sold off some old patio furniture and replaced with some new patio furniture. Just in time to start enjoying some warmer weather!
🚫 I started journaling all the times I said “no” to things this week, as well as all times I should have said “no” but didn’t. It’s actually quite empowering and improved my mental state during the first few days. I think I’ll try to continue this practice and see what happens.
🎓 My eldest daughter graduated summa cum laude from University of Cincinnati this week with dual bachelor’s degrees (Psychology and Criminal Justice) and a minor (French). In the fall she’ll begin law school. So proud of that kid!
Cool Tools
These aren’t new, but I had occasion to use them this week and they are very useful.
🌞 Want to know which direction the sun will rise and set for a given location? SunCalc shows you exactly that. Handy for photography planning and knowing what time of year your patio will get the evening sun.
🔢 Need to pick a number or name at random? Picker Wheel is a fun tool for this. We sometimes use it in our daily standup meetings to decide who gives their update next.
🗣️ I remember hearing about Ephemeral a while back, but someone mentioned it this week and I went out and played with it again. I’m not sure how or if I can use this, but it’s good to know that if I need to simply breathe out some thoughts and let them go there’s a way for me to do that.
Reading
🚲 “The hidden potential of bicycles” by Brian Kaller (Resilience)
☠️ “Elon Musk—Dead at 52—Says There Is No Need for Misinformation Laws” (The Shovel)
📷 “Why you need a 50mm prime in your kit” by Ewen Bell
Watching
💰 Well it took until midway through the fourth episode, but Loot finally made me laugh this season. I hope there are more laughs to come because so far season 2 has not delivered many.
🦌 I never would have started watching Baby Reindeer had it not been for my daughter’s urging. It’s very well done, and very creepy. After two episodes, I can’t say I’m particularly eager to press on.
Funnies
Here are a couple of things that made me laugh this week.
I hope you have an amazing week. Cheers!