It has taken longer than I would like, yet I have remembered a lesson I was taught in my youth: The opinions of affluent individuals in any society are rarely a fair reflection of that society.

(I have a related question in my first reply to this very post you are reading, on Micro.blog.)

I’ve noticed that a certain number of people use Google Search as a way to put accents over letters.

Here’s a tip for Mac folks: hold down whatever letter needs the accent.

Connections Puzzle #326

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Initially I struggled with this game. Feels good to be exercising this particular part of my brain.

Dune: Part Two was amazing. Villeneuve and Zimmer are a phenomenal pair. 🎥

I’m in the “wordy” stage of my gradual return to the social web. Need to keep on top of my newly formed good habits, which all make it much easier to take this energy and put it into work.

Brad Enslen has made a new linkblog. An easy choice to follow.

Manton:

Uploading photos to Micro.blog? Don’t forget about Mimi Uploader.

10/10 would recommend

Connections Puzzle #323

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So close!

Wordle 1,045 6/6

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Sixth row is always much more satisfying than fourth or fifth.

I blew it all up and started again!

— A Person; who will, inevitably, blow it all up and start again… again.

Wordle 1,042 3/6

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Feels like a good way to start the weekend, after a week of rest and relaxation with visiting friends and family.

I have set my plan:

  1. Wait to see what Apple do in September.
  2. Assuming there are no more small phones — I would be shocked if there were — immediately get a 13 Mini.
  3. Set the default to be stripped down, with easy access to very few features.
  4. Set a work mode with greater access.
  5. See how that goes.

Connections Puzzle #316

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Wordle 1,035 2/6

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When I reveal this book the mood quickly changes.

A notepad on top of blue tissue paper. The pad is formatted to easily list the names of characters in a role-playing game, specifically to track the order in which players may take their turn. The top of the page includes the words “roll for initiative” and there is a stylised border of green with a rabbit, flowers, mushrooms, and the outline of a 20-sided die.

Tonight’s D&D was another great one. It’s like drinking a late coffee — honestly it reminds me of when I’m in the flow with @TIL.

Kismet was seemingly in a transcendental state this morning.

A tortoiseshell calico cat, lying a top a pile of magazines in front of a window. The morning sun is bright and she looks to be enjoying the heat a great deal.

Connections Puzzle #312

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First time!

It was in some ways a small step. My first entry in five weeks feels very good, however, and much more significant than the number of words I have written in this book thus far today.

A dark notebook from above, with the shadow of my iPhone covering part of it. It is the Theme Journal notebook, with the brainwave symbol embossed in the upper-centre position of the front cover.

The unexpected October days of summer from last year found us, by serendipity, at Towan beach. It was wonderful and having enjoyed the water we spent some moments in the mode of a flâneur.

A small beach, with the edges visible at either side. There are some people surfing on the waves, whilst others are enjoing the shallows with children and even a dog. The sky is big, bright, and almost empty of clouds.