Instagram just today blocked a video I posted several years ago that shows my daughter watching The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. I can’t claim fair use as the clip is longer than 29 seconds. So no one gets to see it anymore. Merry Christmas from Warner Brothers!

Remembering that I left my keys at home harshed the mellow I was feeling after listening to Yacht Rock and Cool Change on the way to work. Never underestimate Little River Band.

I dutifully changed the battery in the Apple Air Tag on my keychain. Confirmed it was working. And left my keys on my desk anyway.

The longer I’m on Micro.blog, the more I appreciate the philosophy and the execution and the happier I am with how well everything works.

Photography is hard. The camera doesn’t see how I see and certainly doesn’t show what I’m thinking or feeling—even though images can be powerfully expressive. I don’t think it’s an issue with the tools. I have a lot to learn.

I tried taking video of airborne leaves in the wind. Unsuccessfully.

Today I learned from experienced gamers. If you want it on release day, pre-order physical media from a store that will be open at midnight. Otherwise buy digital. So I cancelled one order and made a second. Downloading now, much to my surprise. Large online retailer had not yet shipped.

“I’m a sworn enemy of convention. I despise the conventional in anything, even the arts.”

Attributed to Hedy Lamarr

I don’t know what my deal is, but, in the aftermath of “Trick or Treat,” I’m really enjoying the sour candies this year.

Alex: Wherever you are, I owe you an apology. I’m 55 with a customized OLED Nintendo Switch. I’m sorry I laughed. At that point in my life I didn’t get it, and I was a judgemental asshole. I’m super excited for the Switch release of Hogwarts Legacy. I’m still low key an asshole.