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21 May 2025: Just getting into this whole chess dot com thing. Play me?
21 May 2025: Weekly Roundup 6 - Tiny Theme 3, Screen Recording, Coach Pitch Baseball A major update to Tiny Theme with new features is expected to be released soon, alongside a recommendation for a powerful screen recording software …
21 May 2025: A sneak peak at (some) of the settings that will be available in Tiny Theme 3. I am still looking for additional beta testers if you’re …
20 May 2025: My son has recently gotten into keeping score (the old fashioned way) at baseball games. We found a few scorecards we liked, but none were perfect. So …
20 May 2025: You need to create a quick screencast. What software do you use? Loom? ScreenPal? Cleanshot X? Why?
20 May 2025: Big News: Tiny Theme 3.0 is almost ready for beta testing. If you’re a Tiny Theme user and would like to help test the new version, let me know.
19 May 2025: I’m sure there’s some app/service for this. I want a communication app where two people can have multiple conversations active at once. Like Slack for …
14 May 2025: A few more details here, but Godspeed (to do list app) is ridiculously good. I’ve tried everything from Things to Todoist to Omnifocus to Asana …
14 May 2025: Weekly Roundup 5 - Godspeed App, Another Roundup, Car Problems, Butterflies Godspeed App has impressed with its features, Kalena has a roundup, a car dealership disappoints, and butterflies are released.
7 May 2025: Weekly Roundup 4 - Reading, Multiple Screens, AI for Plumbing, Festivals Reading the historical fiction series “The Last Kingdom” on a Kindle Paperwhite while using AI for home improvement suggestions and …
6 May 2025: MacOS Keyboard Shortcuts to Get Things Done Custom keyboard shortcuts on a Mac can be efficiently managed using apps like Raycast, Keyboard Maestro, and Supercharge to enhance productivity. …
5 May 2025: My Gear for Sale page has been updated with a new M4 iPad Pro and a Magic Keyboard. Other items have price drops as well.
3 May 2025: A plant and herb festival might just be @kalena’s heaven on earth.
1 May 2025: With just a little css (and a drop-in Javascript snippet), you can style your own replies on Micro.blog. Here’s an example with a different …
1 May 2025: Tiny Theme 2.9.2 just released with a minor update for how titles are styled (they now use text-wrap: balance;).
30 Apr 2025: Weekly Roundup 3 - Apple Watch, Notifications, Birthday & More After recently acquiring an Apple Watch for health tracking, Matt has customized it with selective notifications, specific apps, and is considering …
27 Apr 2025: Some people know me well.
25 Apr 2025: New Gear for Sale on my site, including a Hamilton Automatic watch and a GoRuck Rucker backpack. Price drops on the audio interface and pouch as well.
23 Apr 2025: I’m going to be adding a few things to my Gear For Sale later: Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 42mm (Captain America’s Watch) and GoRuck Rucker …
23 Apr 2025: Weekly Roundup 2 - Baseball, Health, Desk Setup A baseball enthusiast shares experiences with family, health challenges, and a new multi-monitor desk setup.
23 Apr 2025: My dad, who just found out he needs triple bypass open heart surgery, called me to offer condolences and prayers for my man cold. If there’s any doubt …
17 Apr 2025: For a long time, I did the whole widget-heavy semi-minimal iOS Home Screen thing. Maybe it’s because I’m getting old, but I just went back to a grid …
16 Apr 2025: You don’t know crawfish unless you’ve had it in a very specific region of Louisiana. That does not include New Orleans.
16 Apr 2025: Weekly Roundup 1 - AI, Chess, Crawfish, & More Local AI experimentation, favorite shows and books, chess and backgammon games, and personal dining experiences (crawfish).
15 Apr 2025: 10 Mac Utilities I Love (And Actually Use) A selection of practical Mac apps that enhance daily productivity without being intrusive is highlighted, emphasizing their simplicity and usefulness.
15 Apr 2025: If you use non-Apple branded monitors with your Mac, I highly suggest the free utility MonitorControl. It simply allows you to use the native keyboard …
12 Apr 2025: I couldn’t resist.
10 Apr 2025: What apps do you have in your Mac menu bar? Here are mine: PopClip, TailScale, CleanShot X, SwitchGlass, Color Picker, Boring Old Menu Bar, Google …
9 Apr 2025: Is anyone running an LLM or text-to-image model locally on a Mac? If so, let me know the details of your setup.
8 Apr 2025: Let me know your favorite obscure Mac apps/utilities. Some suggestions from me: Front and Center, Bike Outliner, Framous, PopClip, Acorn/Retrobatch, …
8 Apr 2025: My son is currently on a coach-pitch baseball team. Last night, he turned an unassisted double play off of a line drive to save a couple runs. Got a …
2 Apr 2025: I’ve added a few more things to my Gear for Sale page. There’s now a 15" M2 MacBook Air, a Garage Built Gear Mighty Pouch, and a …
2 Apr 2025: I’m sure I’m late to this, but I just found out you can add weather to your Mac menu bar natively.
1 Apr 2025: For those of you who use multiple Macs, what steps do you take to keep them in sync? What services do you use, etc?
1 Apr 2025: I’m having a time working out why my site is not indexed by Bing (and thus DuckDuckGo). Their webmaster tool sees the site, has the sitemap, …
31 Mar 2025: I joined the now page train.
24 Mar 2025: I need an iPhone case suggestion (15 Pro Max). I’ve been using the excellent Ryan London case but I messed it up. I prefer thinner cases without a …
24 Mar 2025: Today’s adventure.
19 Mar 2025: I’m going out of town for a few days next week, and I’d really like to get this bundle of stuff shipped out tomorrow. I just put a huge discount on it …
18 Mar 2025: We recently had a fully functioning grandfather clock (weight-driven) passed to us and I’m in love. We already have a couple of mantle clocks …
17 Mar 2025: I have some new stuff on my Gear For Sale page, including an office clean-out grab bag at a great price. And an Apple Studio Display too. For those …
15 Mar 2025: Give me a recommendation for a great Historical Fiction book.
15 Mar 2025: A Saturday involving moving furniture between 4 different homes. My father-in-law brought furniture from 200mi away to our house, then picked up …
15 Mar 2025: Random Photos Memory shot of the day. Good lighting not included. It’s the time of year where outdoor time (and yard work) becomes the norm.
14 Mar 2025: A couple of years ago, I designed (and had minted) a challenge coin. I have a few left if anyone is interested. $15 for one or $25 for two. Shipping …
14 Mar 2025: I updated my uses page to include current hardware (and a few software changes as well).
14 Mar 2025: I’m down to the last couple things on my current Gear for Sale page. I’m willing to deal if you want anything. Yes, I’ll ship. A new …
12 Mar 2025: I work in an org that has a small staff but a large volunteer base. Internally, we use Todoist. There’s not a built-in way to share project …
7 Mar 2025: I’ve really enjoyed David McCloskey’s spy/espionage series. If you’re into the genre, start with Damascus Station—it’s CIA-focused and mostly set in …
4 Mar 2025: If you use Kagi, here’s a simple theme you can copy/paste. Spaces things out, cleans some stuff, tweaks the link colors.
1 Mar 2025: Throw me something, mister! (Photo by @Kalena)
1 Mar 2025: I’ve been seeing a lot of posts about Vivaldi and Zen browsers. What are you using on macOS and iOS? I’ve been 100% Safari for a long time, but open …
1 Mar 2025: Taking the family to Mardi Gras parades today. The in Louisiana but not in New Orleans kind.
28 Feb 2025: Finding the Best Wallet I share my positive experience with the Lochby Sidekick wallet, highlighting its functionality and capacity for an EDC setup compared to my previous …
28 Feb 2025: What do you use to track TV Shows/Seasons? I don’t need social features, etc. Something to basically allow me to add shows, mark episodes …
20 Feb 2025: I’ve added some video equipment to my gear for sale page. Blackmagic and PTZOptics.
20 Feb 2025: Anyone with a 3D printer up for doing a small print for me? 🙂
20 Feb 2025: If you’re a MLB fan, you might find this useful. I wanted a simple way to see each team’s 40-man roster, so I made my own.
19 Feb 2025: Bayou Theme has been updated to version 1.2. Included in this version is the option to define how many microposts and longform posts are shown on the …
18 Feb 2025: Support for Summaries is now rolling out for Tiny and Sumo Theme.
18 Feb 2025: Braves fans first. But baseball fan overall. My phone surfaced this photo from a few years ago today. Son had been begging to catch an Astros game.
16 Feb 2025: Updates coming this week for Tiny, Sumo, and Bayou themes include a newsletter fix, improved support for social media images (particularly for users …
16 Feb 2025: As a ProPresenter + Multitracks + Live Streaming producer, today was a rough day. Dealing with MIDI/Network issues can age you a few years within a …
11 Feb 2025: If you do frequent public speaking, particularly in medium-to-large venues, how do you create/use your speaker notes? I’ve done everything from …
11 Feb 2025: Playing around with a little styling for comments by the site author.
10 Feb 2025: In 1 week since the launch of Bayou Theme for Micro.blog, the documentation site received 2,189 unique visitors from 31 different countries.
7 Feb 2025: If you’re a Bayou Theme user, @lmika has created a nice sidebar plugin. Released a new plugin for Micro.blog: Sidebar for the Bayou theme (yes, …
6 Feb 2025: Wow, Google didn’t mess up the gumbo by adding tomatoes. Pretty accurate representation of the best gumbo. -A South Louisiana Native
5 Feb 2025: Some micro.blog news from @manton regarding Sumo Theme. And a nod to developers as well.
5 Feb 2025: Which RSS App Do People Actually Use? I recently asked what people are using for RSS these days on a couple different platforms. I didn’t necessarily expect a clear winner, but I was …
4 Feb 2025: What are you using for RSS these days? I’ve been using NetNewsWire since it re-launched on iOS. I have no (well, few) complaints, but I want to …
4 Feb 2025: Sumo Theme & Bayou Theme now have localized text support (set language in config.json). Visual text elements (ex “Read More”) will …
3 Feb 2025: I have just released Bayou Theme 1.0 for Micro.blog. Read the intro and dive into the documentation. Its main goal is to keep your longform posts …
3 Feb 2025: Introducing Bayou Theme for Micro.blog In my opinion, your longform content deserves the spotlight. Yet, in the fast-moving stream of microposts, it often gets buried, fading into the …
2 Feb 2025: If you’re ever traveling I-10 through Louisiana, consider our new Airbnb.
31 Jan 2025: My site is now running a pre-release version of Bayou Theme for Micro.blog. I should be able to make it publicly available in less than a week.
29 Jan 2025: In my opinion, longform content should have higher visibility than microposts. Unfortunately, that content is often lost in the constant stream of …
26 Jan 2025: A little Broken Bow trip comes to an end.
21 Jan 2025: In a location that averages about 0.05” of snow a year, we are now up to 8” in the last few hours.
21 Jan 2025: An unusual site in South Louisiana. More snow today than I’ve seen in last 35 years. Combined.
15 Jan 2025: My Gear For Sale page has been updated with a few new items and a few price drops. Bags, hanks, pen, Kobo.
13 Jan 2025: New: Sumo Theme 1.1 with internationalization support. English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, & Russian. If there’s a specific …
8 Jan 2025: I added a new page to my site, Gear For Sale.
7 Jan 2025: After a few months and multiple (very delayed) back-and-forth emails with Bluesky, I was finally able to secure my domain name as my handle. Was …
7 Jan 2025: The Micro.one video walkthrough by @manton sure does feature a nice looking theme if I do say so myself. Of course, I’m not biased.
6 Jan 2025: Here’s more stuff for sale. Clever Supply Co Sidekick ($50), Bellroy Field Notes Cover with 8 notebooks ($80), and an iPad Pro 12.9” 128GB with Apple …
6 Jan 2025: Any Tom Bihn fans out there? I’ve got a Synik 30 + HLT ($180) and a Cadet with Cache ($180) available. CONUS shipping included. I’ll have more stuff …
3 Jan 2025: I just figured out a plumbing issue in our house that’s been frustrating me for months. I fixed it for a grand cost of $0. I won’t be revealing how …
1 Jan 2025: A quick look at some great memories from 2024. Now on to 2025.
23 Dec 2024: For Christmas, we got the kids ModRetro Chromatics. They’ve already been a hit (for the adults too). We managed to snag a few games, but now I’ve got …
17 Dec 2024: Baseball.
14 Dec 2024: One more ICYMI post: Here’s a Christmas Gift Guide I put together if you happen to be looking for a last minute gift for someone.
14 Dec 2024: Looking through some pics from a few years ago and stumbled on this one. It’s one of those random shots attached to good memories that makes it worth …
13 Dec 2024: My city is getting that gas station.
7 Dec 2024: ICYMI: My 2024 Christmas Gift Guide
6 Dec 2024: My 2024 Christmas Gift Guide I decided to throw together a Kottke inspired 2024 Christmas Suggestions style of list. No real rhyme or reason, just things I love or that interest …
6 Dec 2024: ROKA Eyewear makes some of the best sunglasses/glasses out there. The Bartons and Aviators are my two suggestions. If you’d like a nice new …
3 Dec 2024: I’m late to the game, but Omnifocus 4 is such a good app. Yes, it has some rough edges. But its handling of both defer dates and due dates is superb. …
28 Nov 2024: There is a font that would be perfect for a project I’m working on, but I don’t know if I can justify the license cost for it.
8 Nov 2024: I’m selling a Synology DS423+ if anyone is in the market.
7 Nov 2024: Dear automation people, I need help. I want to monitor a folder (with sub folders) for any videos. For each video that isn’t already mpg/aac/HVEC, I’d …
31 Oct 2024: If you’re a homeowner, you really can’t have too many buckets available to use. Leaky pipes? Leaky roof? Quick planter? Haul some rocks/water/etc? …
23 Oct 2024: I’m always surprised how many people who use Kindles (or other e-readers) don’t know about these resources. Use these to follow authors …
19 Oct 2024: Anyone have a good lead on some Gameboy or Gameboy Color games?
17 Oct 2024: My mom crushed it. 16 rounds of chemo and 30 radiation treatments complete.
16 Oct 2024: iPhone users: I need an app that allows me to message myself & works with Shortcuts. The Messages app does everything I need, except…when you …
15 Oct 2024: Trying out a new Home Screen strategy.
4 Oct 2024: I want a small wall calendar that’s not designed for use as a planner. I don’t need space to write things and I don’t need large …
4 Oct 2024: The Sustainability of Theme Development on Micro.blog Originally, Tiny Theme for Micro.blog was simply a personal project for my blog. After I went live with it, I began to receive requests to make it …
20 Sep 2024: The perfect iPhone case must be: Leather Thin Metal buttons Full cutout on bottom Subtle camera bump Minimal branding MagSafe This is the best of two …
18 Sep 2024: My wife’s family all share their location with each other 24/7. They’re all grown adults, some living 200+ miles away. Is that odd or …
17 Sep 2024: Coach pitch baseball practice tonight: “Throw to 1st! Jack, that’s 3rd.” “Why is your shoe off at short?” “Your helmet is backwards, Liam.” “Stand up …
13 Sep 2024: I have a couple of Field Notes centric bundles available for sale. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. Both bundles include multiple Field …
11 Sep 2024: I have been using my in-laws’ DSL connection with provider-installed WiFi in an area with low cell signal for two days. I’m one day away from …
9 Sep 2024: Arrow indicates home. I guess it’s time to prep a bit.
5 Sep 2024: For those of you that cross post to different services (Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, etc)…do replies on those services appear on your site?
5 Sep 2024: My initial thoughts on these new aggregator apps like Reeder and Tapestry are: It’s nice to have so many sources in one place. But all of them have …
5 Sep 2024: Reeder (new) vs Tapestry (beta). Hmm.
30 Aug 2024: I’ve been carrying a Field Notes with me every where I go. I’ve really enjoyed returning to an analog style of Notes/To-Do Lists. I also …
29 Aug 2024: Anyone have any machined pens (Tactile Turn, Saga, Machine Era, etc) that you no longer use and would like to sell/trade?
28 Aug 2024: My wife and I are entering the AirBnb market. If anyone else owns/operates one (or similar), do you have any tips?
27 Aug 2024: Carrot Weather’s unadvertised Premium Mini plan hits the sweet spot for me ($1/mo or $7/yr).
26 Aug 2024: I just pushed out updates for both Tiny Theme and Sumo Theme with some bug fixes. Nothing major, but a couple of things that needed to be worked out.
21 Aug 2024: I’m selling a few things soon. Putting on here before I list elsewhere in case anyone is interested: AppleWatch Ultra FourSevens Mini Turbo …
16 Aug 2024: Any Tapestry Beta testers have luck connecting Micro.blog yet?
15 Aug 2024: I just pushed out a small update to Sumo theme to fix a bug with navigation buttons on category pages. I’ll be working on a few other things …
14 Aug 2024: We had a bunch of life happen to us during the last couple weeks, so I fell a little behind on Tiny/Sumo updates. They’re a little delayed, but …
10 Aug 2024: A Spontaneous Family Road Trip After a few long weeks of health-related issues (everyone is ok), unexpected changes to plans, and a variety of curveballs being thrown at us, we …
10 Aug 2024: I can’t find my hotel room.
6 Aug 2024: No matter what I do, I cannot update from iOS 18 Beta 4 → Beta 5. It simply won’t show. No errors, no messages. Just not available.
24 Jul 2024: Introducing Sumo Theme for Micro.blog As the developer of Tiny Theme for Micro.blog, I’ve had a unique seat as the platform has grown. As Micro.blog has added features, changed, and …
22 Jul 2024: I made this incredibly well designed graphic to help choose a new EDC/GADA watch. I’ve narrowed it down to 12. What do you think? (Criteria: …
19 Jul 2024: Episode 2: Kobos, Kindles, and Highlights Today, I talk about my experience with Kindles (Oasis, Paperwhite) and the Kobo Libra 2. I touch on what I’m currently reading and I take a …
18 Jul 2024: Are there any network/router level options for search privacy? For example, is there a way to force google to its &udm=14 self? Or even redirect …
16 Jul 2024: I’m aiming for this week to release Sumo Theme for Micro.blog. It’ll support a lot of what Tiny Theme supports (same Microhooks, for …
13 Jul 2024: A little art museum kind of day.
11 Jul 2024: I’m developing a new Micro.blog theme called Sumo (I also make Tiny Theme). If you’re the experimental type and would like to help beta …
11 Jul 2024: I’ve used Drafts for years for mostly short form stuff, but today I wrote a full 2,500 word lecture using it. And it was…nice!
9 Jul 2024: I’ve decided to go another direction. Instead of bumping Tiny Theme to v3, I’m going to release an entirely new theme called Sumo next …
8 Jul 2024: Tiny Theme 3 is coming this month. Update: SUMO instead. 😳
6 Jul 2024: I finally have a highlights/quotes setup I like. They are auto-added to Readwise via Kobo & Hypothesis (Safari). Old highlights from Kindle & …
5 Jul 2024: On next week’s todo list: A NetNewsWire theme based on Tiny. Also, ICYMI, here is a Drafts Theme and a Marked 2 Theme.
3 Jul 2024: The view inside the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
2 Jul 2024: I need an app that helps store and organize quotes and highlights. I can’t stand Readwise’s approach (although the Kobo integration is solid). Quotify …
2 Jul 2024: Trip day carry.
1 Jul 2024: If you use the Drafts app, here’s a new Tiny inspired theme you might like.
1 Jul 2024: If you use Marked 2 for previewing/printing Markdown, I created a basic theme that closely resembles Tiny Theme. It supports headers, paragraphs, …
30 Jun 2024: If you don’t already follow @Kalena (my wife) on Micro.blog, you should change that.
29 Jun 2024: What are you using for RSS? I’m currently using NetNewsWire (previously used Reeder).
25 Jun 2024: Anyone need a podcast guest to talk about…anything? I’ve done some internal stuff (business related), and I just started a solo podcast. Would …
24 Jun 2024: I published a basic edc (everyday carry) page the other day. Based on feedback, I’ve significantly expanded it. I’ll do my best to keep it …
22 Jun 2024: I added a carry (EDC) page. What are some items you carry every day?
20 Jun 2024: Episode 1: Welcome to Micro Matt Welcome to a new podcast by me, Matt Langford. I’m calling it Micro Matt for two reasons. First as a nod to the platform that will be hosting it …
19 Jun 2024: Is there a way to have Amazon not use their own delivery service? Or at a minimum, set preferences (no signature, for example)? Their delivery system …
18 Jun 2024: We took the kids to a local indoor rock climbing place today. They’re going to be sore.
18 Jun 2024: Tiny Theme 2.8.1 is now available. It’s a small update that fixes an issue with footnotes when added before a read more tag. (cc @pratik).
16 Jun 2024: Today at lunch (a semi formal Italian place), I dropped a glass of coke on the table which exploded into my face then fell over onto my shirt, pants, …
14 Jun 2024: I’m considering deleting my Instagram account, but there are a small handful of accounts I’d like to keep tracking. Does anyone have an effective …
14 Jun 2024: Tiny Theme 2.8 now includes built in support for Font Awesome.
11 Jun 2024: I’ve used ratchet straps for years, but I still get confused about which way to insert the strap into the ratchet every single time.
6 Jun 2024: FOR SALE: Shure MV7 XLR/USB microphone (black stand not included). Comes with original box. Shipped CONUS for $135. Add extra for international.
1 Jun 2024: 11 Year Anniversary.
1 Jun 2024: For Sale: A Fujifilm X100F (see video) with first party neck strap, charger, battery, and lens cap. Also includes a leather Gordy’s wrist strap and a …
31 May 2024: Tiny Theme 2.7.12 has two new microhooks that enable you to add custom navigation links before or after the default navigation. I’ve also …
30 May 2024: After a ridiculous amount of research and searching, I ordered a refurbished Steelcase Amia (office chair). I really wanted a Herman Miller Aeron, but …
29 May 2024: Any opinions on the Herman Miller Aeron or Steelcase Gesture/LeapV2 chairs? I need to upgrade.
28 May 2024: Tiny Theme now includes full support for Micro.blog’s new audio narration feature.
27 May 2024: Anyone have the black magic mouse or black magic trackpad and willing to part with it?
25 May 2024: Spent the day in Sikes, LA (population 121). A day of family, frisbee, and food.
23 May 2024: My mom completed her final round of chemo today. She dominated the whole process like a true champion.
18 May 2024: Yes, Tiny Theme has built in support for Micro.blog’s new comment reply feature. Was added less than 10 minutes after it was announced. Because why …
18 May 2024: For people using Microblog’s Wavelength app, what are you using for audio input? @manton
17 May 2024: If you use Todoist and Safari (macOS), have you been able to get links added from Safari → Todoist? The extension claims to handle it, but it has …
14 May 2024: A little coach pitch baseball night.
14 May 2024: Auditing Our Non-Profit's Software I’ve been in charge of auditing my non-profit team’s software use and changing directions where we need. With some software, I have lots …
12 May 2024: Happy Mother’s Day!
12 May 2024: What is the best app/service for a team wiki? Collaboration is a must. We’ve previously used Notion and Craft. Any good alternatives?
3 May 2024: I’m looking for a calendar solution that does all of this well: Personal Calendars, Staff Calendar, Public Facing Calendar. One service, one …
30 Apr 2024: I’m addicted to milkshakes. Have been since I was a kid. I’m sure part of it is related to good memories, but there is not much bad in …
26 Apr 2024: I came home to Lego day apparently. My son is doing a new House Lego, my daughter is doing a Sonic one, and my wife is working on a Kingfisher. Also …
22 Apr 2024: Finished reading: Masters of the Air MTI by Donald L. Miller 📚 I wanted to read this after watching Masters of the Air, and I enjoyed it immensely. It …
22 Apr 2024: Getting back into the swing of things after a family vacation to catch some Braves games. I always have a little trouble focusing for the first day or …
17 Apr 2024: Took a few vacation days with the family to catch the Braves for 3 in Houston. All wins!
10 Apr 2024: Tiny Theme 2.7.7 now has broader support for things like asides, alerts, and notes within your content. See examples. It also includes CSS variable …
4 Apr 2024: I’ll give a nickel to anyone who can find me an in-stock Fujifilm X100V or X100VI without the insane markup.
3 Apr 2024: Good things from @lmika for those of you who would like a sidebar for the blogroll in Tiny Theme. Release version 1.1.1 of Sidebar for Tiny Theme. …
2 Apr 2024: It’s a couple generations old, but I grabbed a lightly used Fujifilm X100F. As a beginner-ish, it’s such an appealing camera. I’m …
1 Apr 2024: I’ve enjoyed using Kagi for search, but it’s not quite worth the subscription price for me yet. I found myself needing other search engines just …
30 Mar 2024: Has anyone created any cool CarPlay shortcuts?
29 Mar 2024: It’s Opening Day!
26 Mar 2024: This baby girl is 5 today. Happened way too fast.
22 Mar 2024:
Tiny Theme 2.7: Fundamental Changes to 'More' Tag Usage
Tiny Theme has been updated to version 2.7 and includes a fundamental change to how posts can be truncated with a Read More tag. Previously, you …
20 Mar 2024: What’s a famous movie filmed (or set) in your hometown? For me, it’s Secretariat and The Apostle. 🍿
20 Mar 2024:
My Top 5 Flashlights to Carry
For years, I’ve been in what many call the EDC Community. Basically, that means I’m more cognizant of what I carry on a daily basis. …
18 Mar 2024: Dads that carry a satchel or small sling, what do you keep in yours?
18 Mar 2024: Looks like @lmika snuck in a new plugin specifically for Tiny Theme to add a sidebar with your blogrolls. Awesome job!
16 Mar 2024: The festivals are starting!
12 Mar 2024: Here is my blogroll.
12 Mar 2024: Tiny Theme works great with the new blogroll feature of Micro.blog. Just follow the docs and you can display yours on any post or page.
11 Mar 2024: Yes, recommendations and blogroll support will be baked into Tiny Theme.
11 Mar 2024: I’m very late to Raycast, but I’m loving it so far. Especially combined with BetterTouchTool.
4 Mar 2024: We recently got an Aranet4. It’s quite eye opening when you dive into CO2 levels and begin to understand what they mean.
4 Mar 2024: Tiny Theme 2.6 just pushed out. Includes 4 new microhooks and a couple of minor bug fixes.
3 Mar 2024: She’s back at it. Getting the garden back under controller for this year.
2 Mar 2024: Our local library system is switching from Overdrive to cloudLibrary and I don’t think there’s a single redeeming reason for the move.
1 Mar 2024: I am building a Testimonial/Review page for Tiny Theme. If you’d like to contribute, you can drop a testimonial or a link to a review in the replies …
1 Mar 2024: Tiny Theme 2.5 was just pushed out with more microhooks. Alongside the update is a new site with improved documentation, tutorials, and examples (more …
29 Feb 2024: My perfect e-reader setup is a Kobo Libra 2 with folio case, Bookerly font, and Overdrive connection.
27 Feb 2024: It’s @Kalena’s birthday!
27 Feb 2024: My current lock and Home Screen. Went back to a lot off the defaults/basics.
21 Feb 2024: German Chocolate Cake is named after an American named Samuel German. 🤯
21 Feb 2024: A Child Theme for Tiny Tiny Theme comes fully designed out-of-the-box, but many people like to tweak things here and there. Perhaps you want to add a background or increase …
21 Feb 2024: The new Apple Sports app looks promising. I don’t think there is a single quality scores app that focuses on, ya know, scores. They all try to …
20 Feb 2024: As @vincent’s Tinylytics crossed the 2 million hits tracked milestone, my little site passed the 20,000 hits (tracked by Tinylytics) milestone.
18 Feb 2024: My Top 10 Historical Fiction Novels In mostly no particular order. As you can tell, I lean towards WWII, but there are a few exceptions. The Nightingale (my favorite) The Winds of War …
18 Feb 2024: Due to being a parent and the various activities my kids are involved in, I’ve recent had to reactive my Facebook account and sign up for GroupMe. …
17 Feb 2024: Not all cool watches have to cost an arm and a leg. I love my Casio Wave Ceptor.
14 Feb 2024: What watch are you wearing today? For me, it’s a Seiko King Samurai with white dial.
14 Feb 2024: Version 2.4 of Tiny Theme was just pushed out and adds new Microhooks, including the most powerful one yet. With microhook-uncss, you can enable a …
13 Feb 2024: If anyone has enjoyed Tiny Theme, here are two ways you can express your gratitude (one and two). 😉
13 Feb 2024: Since @manton just announced the new notes feature of Micro.blog, I had to give it a quick test run. And of course, I had to add a little Tiny Theme …
13 Feb 2024: Tiny Theme for Micro.blog has been updated to version 2.3 with even more Microhooks and a tweak to Category Pages.
6 Feb 2024: I did some basic CSS customizations to Kagi that make a big difference in my opinion. If you’re using Kagi, have you made any changes? Seems …
6 Feb 2024: ICYMI, Tiny Theme now includes Microhooks. This is a brand new way to customize a Micro.blog theme! And it’s still improving. Thanks to input …
3 Feb 2024: I’ve been a faithful Safari user for years, but I’m giving Arc Browser and Orion a spin. A main reason is better integration of Kagi. So …
2 Feb 2024:
New - Tiny Theme 2.0 with Microhooks
I’ve been very happy with the success and development of Tiny Theme since its inception. However, there has always been one big obstacle …
2 Feb 2024: Teaser: An update to Tiny Theme with a major new feature is almost complete. Hoping to get it out today. It’ll be a big deal for those of you …
30 Jan 2024: I just backed Project Tapestry from the Iconfactory. You should too!
29 Jan 2024: I’m a big reader and need some recommendations. In the mood for Mystery or Historical Fiction. If you need a recommendation: The Nightingale by …
1 Jan 2024: 2023 was a great year. On to ‘24!
28 Dec 2023: A few have asked, so answering publicly: Yes, I plan to add Bluesky replies support to Tiny Theme.
22 Dec 2023: Due to travel & other family obligations, we did our immediate family Christmas today. It’s so much fun seeing the kids’ faces light …
19 Dec 2023: Ohhh. CSS :has() is now supported everywhere. This opens up so many possibilities for theme developers on Micro.blog. (cc @manton)
12 Dec 2023: On our recent family trip, my dad brought the new Uno: Show ‘em No Mercy game (he got lucky to find one). It’s a lot of fun, and a highly recommend …
12 Dec 2023: I’m working on a dev version of Tiny Theme. Here’s what I know: Unstyled Support for native micro.blog features No built-in plugin support …
11 Dec 2023: Items for sale (will ship): iPad Mini 6, TRM Neutron 2.0, Maratac LEP Cosmos, Eero 6 (3-pack), Ecobee Camera, Logitech Circle (Homekit version). Let …
11 Dec 2023: My wife and I just went under contract on a potential investment/rental property. It’s a new venture for us, so hopefully we can work out the …
7 Dec 2023: Reactivated my Mastodon account. Follow me there if that’s your thing.
6 Dec 2023: Another day of extended-family vacation.
6 Dec 2023: Anyone looking to sell (or donate to 501c3 charity) an iPad Pro 12.9” (5th or 6th gen)?
5 Dec 2023: Vaca fun.
1 Dec 2023: Investing in a Synology has been one of the best tech decisions I’ve made in a long time. I currently have it running Plex (with a host of supporting …
28 Nov 2023:
Default Apps for 2023
There have been a bunch of “what apps am I using?” blog posts recently, inspired by an episode of Hemispheric Views. Robb Knight has a page with links …
17 Nov 2023: If you’re in the market for some extra disk space, this is a great deal on an 18TB drive. Use it as is or shuck it.
13 Nov 2023: I’ve been going down the rabbit hole of setting up my own little homelab/server. So far, I’ve been able to successfully roll out my own …
1 Nov 2023: I’m going down the Synology rabbit hole. Ordered a DS423+ with 2 Toshiba N300 10TB drives to start with. I’ve also got some additional RAM …
1 Nov 2023: Field trip day for the kids. Art and Science Museum.
28 Oct 2023: Heading back to Broken Bow with some extended family in about 5 weeks.
27 Oct 2023: As an EDC type, I’m generally not a fan of multi-tools. But the Leatherman Arc looks perfect.
26 Oct 2023: Anyone using any combination of Plex, Channels, PlayOn, or other variations? Any strategies you use, specifically for streaming shows?
25 Oct 2023: I’m considering releasing a Developer/Designer version of Tiny Theme (Tiniest Theme?) if there’s enough interest. It would be pretty bare …
25 Oct 2023: Recent updates to Tiny Theme (1.8.7) include: Improved Syntax Styling Improved Pagination Config Support for Reply on Mastodon Added simpler version …
24 Oct 2023: Recent kitchen time.
20 Oct 2023: What’s a good bike for casual use? Basic exercise, family rides, etc. I’m not looking to break the budget, just something reasonable. I’m 6’3” (191 …
20 Oct 2023: Tiny Theme now has built-in support (design/layout) for @otaviocc’s Reply on Mastodon plugin. Just install the plugin and roll. Report any …
13 Oct 2023: If anyone stumbles upon the Uno: Show ’em No Mercy game (probably only at Walmart) and would ship it to me, I’d cover all the costs. My …
5 Oct 2023: Yard work in Louisiana.
30 Sep 2023: After testing out ≈ 10-12 iPhone 15 Pro Max cases from companies like Apple, Spigen, Nomad, Torras, Totallee, and others…I finally landed on my …
27 Sep 2023: Ronald Acuña. 40/70. Special.
26 Sep 2023: I need a bookmark manager:. Simple, cross-platform (Mac, iOS, browser) Not just read-it-later No (or limited) social aspects Simple organization …
24 Sep 2023: I’m rolling with a simple “Quick Note” shortcut for my iPhone action button right now. Anyone else do something different?
24 Sep 2023: I’m selling a few things this week. Let me know if interested. iPad Air (64GB Wifi, current gen, blue) w Smart Folio - $375 Kindle Oasis (8GB …
24 Sep 2023: So far I’ve tried the Apple FineWoven case (meh), Spigen Thin something something (cheap), Nomad leather (weak MagSafe magnets). Next up is a Peak …
22 Sep 2023: If you use Tiny and Tinylytics, you can now add a list of coutries’ flags where visits have originated to your site. The plugin update has been …
18 Sep 2023: I ended up ordering a Spigen MagSafe case (thinnest one they had) & a Nomad Horween Leather case for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. I wanted to grab a …
16 Sep 2023: For years, I’ve used Apple leather cases. With it being discontinued, I don’t know what to get for my new phone. Not looking for Speck, Otterbox, …
11 Sep 2023: I believe I have Tiny Theme ready for Hugo 0.117, although I’m holding off on officially claiming that. If anyone want to give it a test and let …
8 Sep 2023: It’s been a busy 2-3 weeks. I should be able to dive back into some Tiny Theme development next week. Let me know if you have any feature requests, …
3 Sep 2023: We just got 10 mins of rain for the first time in a month. That’s beyond unusual for Louisiana.
29 Aug 2023: Following in @sod’s footsteps, I’ve started a little OpenGraph work to potentially make building Micro.blog themes a little bit easier. …
28 Aug 2023: Wow. The fact that a couple fans were able to get to Ronald Acuña Jr. on the field in the middle of a game and get him to the ground is scary. Glad …
28 Aug 2023: Any suggestions for the dumbest smart thermostat available? I want HomeKit support and the ability to set thermostat when away. I don’t need anything …
26 Aug 2023: I wasn’t using Mastodon much, so I redirected my standalone account to the Micro.blog-Mastodon-Compatible one. One less social network to check. …
26 Aug 2023: Finally back home after a long road trip. Had some ups and downs (typical for a road trip with kids), but overall it was a success. The highlights …
23 Aug 2023: This week it’s beach time. Starting off the early day (thanks, kids) on the porch with the wife.
23 Aug 2023: Last week, we spent a couple days in Atlanta and caught 2 Braves games.
15 Aug 2023: We’re leaving on a family road trip this weekend. Louisiana → Alabama (1nt) → Georgia (2nt) → Florida (4nt) → Louisiana. We’ll be catching …
14 Aug 2023: Our reading and note-taking and calendering and writing and blogging and relaxing nook.
10 Aug 2023: Just the thought of doing yard work in 110º (feels like) weather is miserable. But it has to be done. We tackle it again tomorrow. At least we are …
9 Aug 2023: The Maui (specifically Lahaina) news is awful. As someone who has visited a few times (including our honeymoon), it definitely hits hard. A lot of …
9 Aug 2023: When the hot glue fights back.
8 Aug 2023: I’m sure a good financial strategist would’ve had this in place way before now, but better late than never. If Tiny Theme has added any …
8 Aug 2023: A New Plugin for Tiny Theme: Adaptive Photo Layout When I first created Tiny Theme, I knew I wanted to allow users to create posts with more than a handful of images. While technically possible from …
2 Aug 2023: Inspired by some posts by @annie, I decided to add my own Bookmarks page.
1 Aug 2023: Here’s a preview of a new Tiny Theme plugin I’m developing. On any post/page, add a magazine style gallery of images (great on desktop). …
1 Aug 2023: Her first time ice skating.
31 Jul 2023: Seeing a few conversations about enabling the Replies page on Micro.blog made me want to dive in and optimize it a bit more for Tiny Theme. I added a …
28 Jul 2023: Tinylytics by @vincent has already become a must have for micro.blog users. It’s so simple and useful. Plus, he gives shoutouts to guys like …
27 Jul 2023:
Creating a Custom Branded File Sharing Service for Free
I had a first-world file sharing dilemma. I wanted to be able to simply share files with others that didn’t require a convoluted process. I …
26 Jul 2023: Anyone use Supply.co or OneBlade for shaving? Thoughts?
26 Jul 2023: Here’s a small project I just completed. I’m using a free file sharing app with a free file sharing service with a free URL shortening …
25 Jul 2023: Hey, podcast people. If I wanted to record a podcast with multiple people in separate locations when both/all would only have access to an iPhone, how …
25 Jul 2023: Looks like the Arc Browser is now available without a waiting list. I don’t use it as my default browser, but I could see it replacing Chrome …
24 Jul 2023: Today I learned that a DMARC quarantine/reject policy doesn’t play nice with Gmail (Google Workspace, in this case) aliases. The process of …
24 Jul 2023: So is it X but also Twitter? Or do they have that worked out yet?
22 Jul 2023: Today’s front yard view.
19 Jul 2023: Having a little fun with Tinylytics (by @vincent) on my blog today.
19 Jul 2023: Introducing Font Choices for Tiny Theme When I started developing Tiny Theme, I set out with goals of (1) accomplishing everything without scripts, (2) make it as light as possible, and (3) …
18 Jul 2023: If you use Tiny Theme on Micro.blog, consider hitting the Kudos button at the bottom of the landing page. Thanks!
18 Jul 2023: What Markdown/HTML will be displayed in the Micro.blog timeline? Bold, Italics, Links, inline code. I know about lists and images. What am I missing …
18 Jul 2023: Following in @jarrod’s footsteps, here’s an extra Bluesky invite for anyone who needs: bsky-social-czw33-u5vyf
17 Jul 2023: I’ve been using Libby/Kindle for reading for a few years now, but lately it seems it’s becoming more and more popular. Previously, I …
17 Jul 2023: Tiny Theme + Tinylytics Update: I just pushed an update to Tiny Theme AND the Tinylytics for Tiny plugin that enables the new uptime stat. Use a …
16 Jul 2023: Mastodon: Twitter killer that’s hard for normals to understand. Bluesky: Twitter killer that’s slow to dev & hard to join. Threads: Twitter killer …
14 Jul 2023: I’ve been serving on a Jury everyday this week. It was a fun experience (in between the boring minutia), but I’m glad it’s finally …
10 Jul 2023: 👩🏻⚖️ Jury Duty day one ended with a whimper. No selections, only a “see you tomorrow morning.” But I did learn what supplies I should bring tomorrow.
9 Jul 2023: My short post on Nostr and Bluesky Domain Verification got some moderate (a few thousand hits) Hacker News treatment yesterday and today.
8 Jul 2023: I need some product suggestions: A sling/pack that can be worn crossbody. I’d like it on the small side (2L max). Looking at Bellroy Venture Ready …
7 Jul 2023:
My Favorite Mac Apps and Utilities
As someone who uses a Mac almost every day, there are a quite a few smaller utility-type apps that I frequently use. I decided to make a list, perhaps …
6 Jul 2023:
How to Verify your Domain on Nostr and Bluesky (for Micro.blog users)
Adding domain specific verification to Nostr and changing your Bluesky username to your own domain can be accomplished by creating .well-known text …
5 Jul 2023: Ahh, there are shareable profile links. Follow me on Threads.
5 Jul 2023: Find me on Threads (mattslangford).
4 Jul 2023: July 4th Family Day.
2 Jul 2023: Tiny theme has been updated and a new Tinylytics for Tiny plugin is now available. You can easily add site statistics, a hit counter, and a kudos …
1 Jul 2023: I can’t say enough about how great Tinylytics is. @vincent’s done some amazing work! With his help, I’ve been able to add support …
30 Jun 2023: Seems like as good a time as any to do yard work. Here goes nothing. 🔥
29 Jun 2023: I just updated Tiny Theme to lay the groundwork for a couple new features coming soon. Coupled with that is an update to the Summary Posts plugin for …
29 Jun 2023: I love it when Github goes down in the middle of a big push.
28 Jun 2023: I’ve been migrating email providers this week for the organization where I work. Domains and DNS and DKIM and Routing and Migrations and …
24 Jun 2023: I’ve been on a great run of books lately. Cloud Cuckoo Land. The Lincoln Highway. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. The Last Thing He Told Me. Now …
24 Jun 2023: My son (6) woke up with a plan today. Make muffins with mom, go to a nearby town (40 min drive) to eat poboys, hit a couple shops, return in time to …
21 Jun 2023: I really want to like Readwise Reader, but I just can’t get there. It does a lot good but almost nothing perfectly. I’d rather have …
21 Jun 2023: If you’re interested in adding NIP-05 Verification (Nostr Verified Checkmark) to your domain via Micro.blog, here’s a quick tutorial on …
20 Jun 2023: There’s a new update for Tiny Theme that adds one of the most requested features. There’s now a separate plugin available that will enable …
16 Jun 2023: The latest Tiny Theme for Micro.blog update includes bug fixes for the newsletter template, bigfoot footnotes, and forms in dark mode. Soon, I hope to …
15 Jun 2023: I’ve added a MacBook Air M1 to my for sale page.
15 Jun 2023: Any more Tiny Theme users need a Bluesky invite?
15 Jun 2023: Wife and kids surprised me with an early Father’s Day gift. It’s a winner!
15 Jun 2023: My Safari Extensions in 2023 Here’s a quick rundown of the Safari Extensions I keep enabled on my devices (iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS). Wipr For ad blocking, many people go with …
14 Jun 2023: I have accounts on many of the Twitter replacement type services (Mastodon, Bluesky, Nostr), but I haven’t found myself using any of them with …
10 Jun 2023: I’ve added 3 flashlights and a G-Shock to my for sale page. I’ve also lowered a couple prices. Now’s the time to buy!
9 Jun 2023: Added a 2017 iPad Pro 10.5” to my for sale page. A lot more stuff coming soon, including a G-Shock GM2100CB-3A if you want to beat the listing.
9 Jun 2023: What ad blocker (and other Safari extensions) are people using these days?
8 Jun 2023: I’m beginning the process of selling a few things. The list already has a few things, but more will be added. Lots of Apple stuff will be on there, a …
8 Jun 2023: Tiny Theme now supports Fathom Analytics (discount through link) with a new plugin. As a bonus, signing up through that link supports further …
7 Jun 2023: There have already been some really great mods of Tiny Theme, but this one is by far the most thorough I’ve seen to date. @juha went all out and …
7 Jun 2023:
How to Change the Color Scheme in Tiny Theme
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of people who have chosen Tiny Theme for their micro.blog. It is built to be both simple and …
6 Jun 2023: In the market for a 16" MacBook Pro? Hit me up. Current gen M2, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, 20 battery cycles. Original box, charger. Excellent …
5 Jun 2023: Also in this update for Tiny Theme is improved styling for the included newsletter theme.
5 Jun 2023: By far, the most requested feature for Tiny Theme was the ability to easily change the browser theme color. I’ve now added the ability to do …
2 Jun 2023: Pushed out an update to Tiny Theme today with a few bug fixes and some styling support for @sod’s Search Space plugin. That clears out the …
2 Jun 2023: I’m currently reading The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. His novels always have a very distinct style, and this one is no different. I’m …
1 Jun 2023: Today is our 10 year wedding anniversary. From a blind date to countless trips to lots of laughs to 2 perfect kids and everything in between, it’s …
1 Jun 2023: If you’re a Tiny Theme user and need a BlueSky invite, let me know.
31 May 2023: I have a watch (Seiko SSK003) with a scratched crystal. Anyone know of a good place to have the crystal replaced (possibly upgraded)?
31 May 2023: Well, that was easy. Tiny Theme now includes a matching newsletter template. This requires a Micro.blog Premium subscription. It’s very basic …
31 May 2023: Looks like newsletters are getting an upgrade on Micro.blog thanks to @manton. For those who use Tiny Theme, a matching newsletter template/styling …
30 May 2023: I grabbed a new domain (simple redirect) for Tiny Theme for Micro.blog. I’ve been happy with what I’ve seen others do with the theme, so I …
29 May 2023: Where Have I Been I decided to jump on the trend of listing places visited. For my list, I’m limiting it to locations where I spent meaningful time (ex. no …
29 May 2023: Another day with family, baseball, trampolines, and the outdoors.
29 May 2023: A little bit of front yard catch for the girls.
24 May 2023: A new tree for the yard. Planting in crocs. Being the heavier of the two of us, I ended up doing the digging. To her disappointment.
24 May 2023: The building next to my office has been testing their fire alarm for two days. So that’s been pleasant.
23 May 2023: If you have a Drafts Action, a good Shortcut you use, or any other Micro.blog specific automation/script, let me know. Interested to see what’s …
21 May 2023: Does anyone use a self-hosted (or at least custom domain-ed) image sharing service? Something similar to Imgur, perhaps?
20 May 2023: What apps are you using for each service? Mine are: Micro.blog: Official App Bluesky: Official App & Ivory Mastodon: Ivory Reddit: Official App
18 May 2023: She could spend her entire lifetime in a backyard garden. It is, without a doubt, something that “sparks joy.” I’m thinking it’s time to add some more …
18 May 2023: A Blue Bell and Dr. Pepper collab? Be still, my Texan heart.
18 May 2023: I’m going to push out an update to the Tiny Theme for Micro.blog today that adds a few features. First, all posts (in the feed and on individual …
14 May 2023: Happy Mother’s Day to these two.
13 May 2023: Any watch lovers out there? I’m selling a Seiko 5 GMT SSK003 for $325 shipped US. It does have a scratch on the crystal (can live with it, buff it, or …
13 May 2023: A friend of mine has been sharing photos from their trip to Isla Mujeres which reminded me of when we went 9 years ago. I think it’s time we go back!
12 May 2023: I’ve updated Tiny Theme for Micro.blog with a few quick changes & bug fixes. Improved blockquotes, fixed horizontal scroll bug, added …
11 May 2023: Introducing the Tiny Theme for Micro.blog Recently, I’ve been working on a new theme for Micro.blog for my personal use. Others have expressed interest in using it on their site, so I …
10 May 2023: I have a few things to finish, but my custom Micro.blog theme is nearly complete (see my blog). It has no added scripts, is fully responsive, the only …
5 May 2023: I’m getting close to wrapping up a simple theme design for Micro.blog (as seen on my blog). I need to tie off a few loose ends and work through …
3 May 2023: First game of the year!
30 Apr 2023: Watching my son’s tee ball game during some absolutely perfect weather today.
27 Apr 2023: Spent a good portion of the day reprogramming non-smart door locks at our office. So that was fun.
26 Apr 2023: For the third time, I’m returning to Micro.blog. I know, I know, indecisive, always chasing, can’t make up my mind. But perhaps it’s …
26 Jan 2023: I need a teleprompter app for iOS that supports: Custom font face, size, & color Custom bg color Custom scroll speed Presentation Remote Support …
26 Jan 2023: Alright, had to rethink things again. Here is where I’ve landed for my current home and Lock Screen setup.
25 Jan 2023: Playing in the rocks in Broken Bow.
19 Jan 2023: I’m looking for a used iPad Pro 12.9” (with FaceID) with Magic Keyboard if anyone is interested in selling.
18 Jan 2023: We just completed a long road trip, and one app that I found very valuable was Weather on the Way. Was very beneficial to know what to expect along …
17 Jan 2023: Finished The Boys From Biloxi (Grisham has always been a comfort read for me) and just started The Lincoln Highway. I loved A Gentlemen in Moscow by …
15 Jan 2023: We went for a nice family hike in Broken Bow today. Both kids were up for the adventure and handled it like pros.
14 Jan 2023: We’re staying in a “tiny home” AirBnB for a couple nights. And let me just say, not a fan. Part of the negative is it’s too cold for the kids to play …
11 Jan 2023: Arkansas BBQ joint.
11 Jan 2023: Does anyone know of a dash-mount (or portable) CarPlay screen that is not a custom Android device?
9 Jan 2023: Beginning a long road trip tomorrow with my wife and kids (3 and 6yrs). 4 different AirBnBs in 4 different cities in 4 different states.
7 Jan 2023: A little family walk to the neighborhood pizza joint.
6 Jan 2023: Touchscreens in cars are dangerous? Oh. Now, new evidence shows those touchscreens are far less safe and efficient than the old school alternative, according to the findings of Swedish car …
6 Jan 2023: First chance to get a few minutes of play time with the Fujifilm X100F (the X100V is almost impossible to get).
5 Jan 2023: After some tweaking, here are my current lock and home screens. I tried the empty Home Screen approach, but it’s just not for me.
5 Jan 2023: My son saved up enough money to get a Nintendo Switch, and it’s set to arrive today. He woke up early and got dressed so he could meet the UPS man …
3 Jan 2023: Anyone have a good suggestion for reasonably priced desktop speakers for a Mac Mini that work with the Apple keyboard volume buttons?
2 Jan 2023: This is hard to process. Praying he’s ok. This stuff isn’t supposed to happen in sports.
27 Dec 2022: Shot in the dark here. Anyone looking to sell a Fujifilm X100V or Ricoh GR III?
24 Dec 2022: Annual reminder that your in-laws WiFi password is taped to the bottom of their modem/router combo.
22 Dec 2022: I’m going to push this until the end of the year, because it’s a crazy deal. Join OMG.lol for $5/yr (no autopay required). Price goes up …
22 Dec 2022: After a lot of tinkering, I think I’ve managed to create a Drafts/Shortcuts combination that allows me to post everything to Micro.blog from …
20 Dec 2022: I was 0-2 on tonight’s @ivory@tapbots.social alpha invite party. The struggle is real.
20 Dec 2022: A Few Thoughts on My Blogging and Social Media Setup Even before the Elon-Runs-Twitter era, I was starting the process of creating a more seamless and less time consuming online strategy. I knew I wanted …
16 Dec 2022: I’m surprised at the amount of companies telling you “refund is being processed” and “no need to ship it back.” I …
16 Dec 2022: If you haven’t signed up for OMG.lol, what exactly are you waiting for? I mean, $5/year is more than worth it!
15 Dec 2022: Mini golf time with the family. Brigsby (6) has been asking to go for a while, and we finally found the time to play a round!
14 Dec 2022: Scientists Achieve Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough With Blast of 192 Lasers That changed at 1:03 a.m. on Dec. 5 when 192 giant lasers at the laboratory’s National Ignition Facility blasted a small cylinder about the size of a …
14 Dec 2022: It took a while to update every Apple device I have, but I managed to get through it and enable Advanced Data Protection without issue.
13 Dec 2022: How physics and a video game trick forever changed the NASCAR Championships Using physics, Ross Chastain floored it during the final turn, scraping the wall and passing 5 cars to advance to the NASCAR championship. Ethan …
12 Dec 2022: What is your code editor of choice? I’ve been a BBEdit fan for ages.
9 Dec 2022: You know how movies sometimes have that intimate “downtown” area? We are fortunate to live 1 block from that type of place (still only 15 minutes from …
8 Dec 2022: How to Show Micro.blog Bookshelf on Any Page If you’re using Micro.blog and the accompanying Bookshelves feature, you can show a book (or selection of books) on any page of your site. Use …
8 Dec 2022: After going somewhat frequently, it’s now been 4 years since our last trip to Hawaii. Mostly thanks to COVID. I think it’s about time we head back. 📷
7 Dec 2022: It will be politicized. Some will think it’s a lie or impossible. Despite that, this is a big announcement from Apple that everyone should get …
6 Dec 2022: I have a Mystery Ranch 3-Way Briefcase available for sale. Lightly used, no rips/tears. Comes with strap. No zipper issues. $110 shipped. Ask for them …
6 Dec 2022: My favorite feature of OMG.lol so far is the Pastebin. I actually like that’s it’s basically feature-less. That alone is worth the $5/yr.
4 Dec 2022: So should I sign up for omg.lol?
3 Dec 2022: If you are using a custom theme (or have just customized an available theme) for Micro.blog, drop a link in the replies. Would love to see what you’ve …
2 Dec 2022: Any bag or EDC people out there? I’ve got a very lightly used Mystery Ranch 3 Way Briefcase (Black) available. Let me know if interested.
1 Dec 2022: As a Kindle user, I’ve always been underwhelmed with the on-device font options. I would alternate between Bookerly & Ember, but never loved …
30 Nov 2022: Entertaining the idea of trading in my Kindle Oasis for a Scribe (can stack some discounts). But as of now, I think I’m leaning towards holding …
30 Nov 2022: This was last year. Feels about the last time one of us did not have a cold or cough. Of course that’s an exaggeration, but the last few weeks have …
29 Nov 2022: Has anyone seen an actual hands-on review of the new Kindle Scribe?
28 Nov 2022: I still have to clean things up on the backend, tweak a few design elements, and work on a couple more features, but my new micro.blog theme is live. …
26 Nov 2022: Is Pinboard still active? I know the dev was taking a year off of some things, but it seems the blog has gone offline and there have been no status …
25 Nov 2022: She woke up and decided Black Friday should be deep clean the kitchen day.
25 Nov 2022: A day late on the Thanksgiving pic because I was in the land of no signal. Rowyn (the 3 year old) was very excited about this photo opportunity. 📷 🦃
25 Nov 2022: Happy unsubscribe-from-emails day to all who celebrate.
21 Nov 2022: My free $5 of Bitcoin from PayPal isn’t doing so well.
21 Nov 2022: There’s nothing quite like cold weather and sickness to make you miss warmth and the outdoors.
20 Nov 2022: I’m seriously debating leaving Instagram. I’m trying to determine if I want to sign up for Glass (or similar) as a replacement or just live without. …
18 Nov 2022: I don’t see Mastodon as a whole going mainstream. I could see a scenario where a specific instance does, but even that seems far fetched (cost, …
17 Nov 2022: Notes About Taking Notes Thanks to a short post (and a long thread of comments), I decided to re-think how I capture daily notes. I’m hardly a heavy note-taker, but I do have …
16 Nov 2022: Cloud Cuckoo Land is a gem of a novel. Hidden within a seemingly random conversation between two characters, I discovered my new mantra.
15 Nov 2022: How are people using both micro.blog and Mastodon? Cross posting? Using individually? Some other creative way?
14 Nov 2022: Tried out Arc Browser for a while, but it just has too many limitations for my use. The lack of a mobile version (thus no syncing) and no iCloud …
13 Nov 2022: First fire of the year. Not many opportunities here.
9 Nov 2022: I have learned way more than I ever thought I’d need to know about trademarks, BIMI, DMARC, etc over the last couple weeks.
8 Nov 2022: I made a very simple landing page of sorts for the domain my wife and I use for email. There are always a few people who visit the domain to verify …
28 Oct 2022: Finished reading Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr today. It’s a fantastic and unique story that I would recommend to almost anyone.
24 Oct 2022: Took the day off to go ice skating with my son for his 6th birthday. We had the entire rink to ourselves.
23 Oct 2022: I’ve been a recent convert to the Kindle + Libby setup for reading. Disappointed I didn’t dive into that ages ago. The Kindle Oasis (got it for a …
22 Oct 2022: I’ve still got a few things left to tweak (dark mode for example), but I’m happy with my new micro.blog theme. Clean and simple.
21 Oct 2022: GoRuck GR2 26L I’ve always been a believer in having a nice bag when possible. Often times, people put thousands of dollars of equipment (laptop, phone, iPad, …
20 Oct 2022: I’m still struggling to find the ideal read-it-later/consumption service. Instapaper hasn’t evolved, Pocket isn’t my thing. Matter is OK. Readwise’s …
20 Oct 2022: Having quite the productive day. Knocked out a good bit of day job stuff, redesigned my blog, and booked a small Christmas family getaway.
19 Oct 2022: I’m currently reading Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr and loving it. His Pulitzer winning book, All the Light We Cannot See, is one of my …
13 Oct 2022: A Day in the Life. Around 10am in Lafayette, Louisiana.
12 Oct 2022: I took the plunge and invested in a new AppleWatch Ultra. I’m a big guy, so I appreciate the extra size. Having said that, it looks just fine on …
25 Jun 2022: How to Ship Ben Brooks at Brooks Review (link is behind a paywall) recently posted some tips for shipping items. I do a lot of the same things he does but with a …
4 Apr 2022: My lil guy loves some baseball.
27 Mar 2022: I’m a big fan of the new Omega x Swatch watches, but it looks like I’ll have a long wait before I can grab one (or ten).
11 Mar 2022: It’s nice to have baseball things happening again. My oldest (5) became obsessed with it last season, and I promised him we’d go to a game …
2 Mar 2022: Well, at least we still have baseball here.
17 Feb 2022: I was able to snag an Okluma DC0 today. A particularly mind-bending purchase if you’re not familiar with the industry, but a profitable one if …
14 Feb 2022: Wife and kids grabbed me a new Bugout for Valentine’s Day this year.
10 Feb 2022: The dishwasher goes out and suddenly the whole robot apocalypse thing sounds like a promising future.
10 Feb 2022: My son (5) really got into baseball last season. He’s been begging to go see the Braves in person this year. They’re supposed to play in …
10 Feb 2022: Ordered a new D4V2 dual channel today. If you know, you know. If you don’t, you should.
9 Feb 2022: We recently traveled to Waco, TX for a quick family trip.
9 Feb 2022: I was an early adopter of micro.blog, but I left it after a while. I think it’s time I get back into this.
10 Sep 2021: Good carry.
23 Aug 2021: Maui.
20 Aug 2021: Perfect EDC.
18 Aug 2021: Beach time.
16 Aug 2021: Calm before the hurricane.
16 Aug 2021: A quiet beach getaway with @kalena.
15 Aug 2021: Wife
15 Aug 2021: Carry.
14 Aug 2021: List time.
14 Aug 2021: Maui.
14 Aug 2021: Perfect wife.
14 Aug 2021: Everyday Carry.