Just found a support article that was “Published 9/21/2023 update 19/06/2024”. I think we can all agree that switching between US date format and the rest of the world is the worst of all worlds.
One of the funny things that happens in our company is one copywriter will stretch a claim to its absolute limit (while still technically being true), then the next will just remove any hedge or whatever so it becomes a downright lie.
If I catch it, I make sure to undo it, but this is a very unintentional way that lies can slip in. (It also explains how tech news can drift from objectivity).
I really don’t like what bending spoons have done to Evernote* BUT 1. I hear it’s much better (finally) 2. It might actually be financially viable again. So their takeover of wetransfer makes me nervous.
*firing all their legacy employees, raising pricing, heavy “AI” focus, paywalling previously free features,etc,.)
Started reading while traveling in the UK. Great so far, but I wonder how much I’d appreciate with out my knowledge of Russian culture.
Currently reading: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 📚
Wake up babe, new Vanhoozer just dropped.
A reminder, if you tag everyone, everyone has to assume who a task is delegated to (which usually means no one knows or does it).
Not writing inspired by recent experience of anything.
Going to be in the UK over the next few days due to some family business (and seeing Death Cab for Cutie in Cardiff). I doubt I can meet any one from MB but just in case, I’ll be in London on Friday, Oxford Saturday morning, Cardiff in the Afternoon, Sunday (not sure) and free Tues till Thurs.
I’ve tried to read this many times but got stuck near the start for some reason. I’ve made more progress this time and I like it a lot. I see why people like Willard. I will say he is more scholarly than his intro lets on! Currently reading: The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard 📚
Small fitness habit I’m trying: putting my feet on a tennis ball when sat at my desk.
Yes, it is a Wilson’s tennis ball.
Will report back if I notice any difference.
Very mixed feelings and not what I expected. I didn’t like the style of writing nor how self centred it was, plus some of the insights feel very cliche especially for millennials post 2008. At the same time, there were some great prompts and really interesting sources cited. My personal opinion is read the books in the bibliography instead.
Finished reading: The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd 📚
You’ve got to be joshing me —🔗 Jesus wasn’t called Jesus. 😉
For the last few days I’ve been inadvertently working on a floor desk. I’m working at my in-laws small holding and although they have a table, it’s in the kitchen so I can’t work there. So instead, I’ve propped my laptop on a suitcase and typed away. It’s surprisingly comfortable but I do need to switch every now and then.
Is it just me or is “gentle reminder” worse than “reminder”. (It may well just be me which is why I’m checking).
A new sad thing I’ve noticed with the whole “~Shepherds~ Book for Sales” book thing is now I’m seeing YouTube videos that are trying to gain views by jumping on the story. Who needs to sell out your convictions for politics when you can do it for likes, comments, and subscribes.
Finished reading: Same as Ever by Morgan Housel 📚listened on a car journey. Good idea, bit repetitive. Some interesting points to meditate on.