As I transitioned the SIM in my phone from Sprint to T-Mobile, today, I learned I’ve been a Sprint customer for 21 years. I doubt that counts for much to the business, but I wish it carried some weight.
I have a non-neurotypical daughter in a school system that has doubled-down on the use of law enforcement, restraint, and seclusion to control the student population. I’m not okay with this policy and we are opting out of the traditional school system after this school year.
I will say this about social media: It is what I make it. I have stolen a strategy from Mr. Rogers, which is to find the helpers. In this case? I subcribe to or follow the helpers. There are so many people who are trying to make a difference. I am so grateful.
The Winter Chill playlist on Apple Music has a vibe very similar to the HED Kandi Winter Chill series from the late 90s and 2000s. It’s downtempo indie and electronica. I’m a fan!
I recently relistened to Feels So Good by Chuck Mangione. I was in search of the source of a sample. I was in the right era and close to my target, but this was a miss. Except, listening to the full album track, I really enjoyed the musicianship—not only of The Man Himself, but also of the full accompanying band. Now, of course, it’s my current ear worm.
You’re welcome.
When the wind makes it feel colder than it is… 15 degrees Fahrenheit
My biggest professional challenge is to adjust my thinking from a tactically-thinking individual to a more strategically-thinking manager. This is something I want to do well. Is there a support group for that? Is it called Everyone? Do they meet at the drinking-establishment?
Good morning!
Poppa and Sofia. And beard.
Someone at work today made a clever reference to Whole Lotta Love, comparing project status to the middle section of the song.
So naturally, I have listened to Led Zeppelin II in it’s entirety. Working through Mothership as I write this.
Being able to speak a text message to my watch is something I didn’t realize I would like so much.
Listened to Ulrich Schnauss' single Asteroid 2467 and I was struck by how much it sounded like something Robin Guthrie might compose. If you agree with me or if you don’t, I’m thrilled because that is a frame of reference I’m happy to learn others share.
Gandalf and the Roman Cult of Mithras
Via Explorator
It doesn’t make sense for the left hand to punch the right hand, nor for the right leg to kick the left. We are part of the same body. We work better together.
Nature Illuminated at the Minnesota Zoo is beautiful. It runs through January 17th, 2021. Highly recommended! Soundtrack on SoundCloud.
Bags are very much a Goldilocks thing for me. Size, capacity, pockets, compartments. I went small recently and then larger and just haven’t got it quite right. I’ve have been through briefcases, Big backpacks and Small messenger bags. Right now moving to a medium, custom messenger bag from Timbuk2. Fingers crossed.
Midnight made it to our slice of the globe. Happy New Year, Everyone!
The annual retrospectives reviewing who has left this mortal coil continue to become more poignant and painful.
Easy to get lost in dark thoughts.
The challenge is to shine brighter.
Tonight’s project. I actually thought for some time that I had been shorted one critical piece. Then I had to backtrack when I learned I had used an extra piece in error.
Listening to Wolfmother today.
They are a retro-looking blend of 70’s hard-rock, prog-rock and a little punk-rock. But with the vocal strength and musicianship to back it up. Not to mention cowbell and distorted organ.
I wish I could say I have been listening to them for a long time, but they came to me via a compilation from a friend. Today, I have been mining Apple Music for their back catalog.
“And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap…”
#MischiefManaged
“…A right jolly old elf”
Half-day at work, then cleared the drive of snow. Grateful for snow throwers. Husqvarna has been good to me.
On Main Viewer: The Polar Express (2004)
Last night I told a speaker to play 80s New Wave. I remembered the future I once dreamed of included rack stereo systems and Nakamichi Dragons.