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Last week I brought @TIL back after the holiday break, which means in 20 minutes the weekly catch-up email will be published.
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I spotted a Ghost blog without any labels on it.
Unsure if I should list that as a skill or problem.
I miss my iPad… it was still too limited for what I need in a primary machine but as a detachable, terminal screen it’s just perfect. Reading, concept work, video calls… just a great compliment to the computer.
As soon as Micro.blog has account-switching on the web, I’ll be back on Safari. Firefox is… not going well.
Searched for “wordle” on the App Store. Have no idea which one is real and which ones are clones/scams.
Good job, Apple. 👍
Today I Learned returned yesterday, and now I have released a new update that includes the new domain for the site:
today-i-learned.net
I’m happy to have also updated the site with the new footer, the design of which is now settled until 2.0 (months from now) at the earliest:
I’m relieved to see that Doppler made it onto the Mac. I’m going to get it as soon as I can, and then dump the Music app.
I’m going to work on my blog and make it look better. However, I’m also going to intentionally use it to experiment with Micro.blog features, especially for the timeline. So I’ll put up some disclaimers because things might get weird and/or spammy at times.
Apologies in advance!
Why do I blog? Why do I share? What is the point?
I read this and all I can think is:
Yep! Also, replying is hard.
(also: the Micro.blog Mac app is convinced I’ve typed over 400 characters at this point)
I made this terrible post yesterday, in which I expressed myself with toxic words and an awful attitude.
Instead of stopping to consider the impact of my words, I selfishly pursued the ambition of gatekeeping and righteous intolerance.
I am sorry for saying these things.
My biggest fear for Micro.blog is that it will turn into Facebook for bloggers.
Authenticity is important. All the way down. Even in the ways that might make us feel uncomfortable per our biases.
Everybody deserves the room to be who they are, and change.
Films are great because they’re enclosed stories.
They end.
They try to say something.
They are searching for meaning beyond filling time.
If all you do is talk about apps and services, you’re not really blogging.
I couldn’t give a shit about how you spent your money in a vain attempt to escape your real feelings.
Where are your fucking essays? Your small thoughts about big things? Your real talk?
Fucking. Write.
That thing wherein you’re struggling for sleep, feeling unhealthy, have miserable moods…?
Yeah.
- Stop looking at screens so much.
- Spend some time just concentrating on your breathing.
- Let your mind wander and think over whatever is there.
- Be honest about what is good for you.
I’m thinking more about blogging and small businesses.
I know a lot of people – especially on Micro.blog – like to hype up the indie alternative to Meta.
We have to remember that, for many people, the alternative will never fully replace the strengths of Meta.
And that’s ok.