Park Within the Lines
Knowing Mark, this doesn’t surprise me, but it does impress me! Off-duty Premier Mark McGowan becomes unexpected hero in stingray accident
That moment when you show up to the event you are hosting… only to realise it’s on tomorrow.
Gingerbread House Cubicle
Roaming through my Flickr history, I came across this gem.
We really smashed the Christmas decorating out of the park this year, as my cubicle was transformed into a gingerbread house.
Gingerbread House Cubicle
Just found this photo of my desk from 2008! I am still using the keyboard today. Apple used to have the ability to make long-lived keyboards.
One last visit to Wikitown, then off to bed. It’s past midnight!
I’ve been typing away on the keyboard form my 2013 MacBook Pro tonight. I love this keyboard. No failing keys to be found on this workhorse.
Bluey
One of the joys of parenting is being exposed to children’s television. Much of it is as you would expect, which is to say, execrable.
A new Australian Show, Bluey, bucks the trend. It successfully encapsulates typical family life within modern Australia.
This article with the show’s creator goes into great detail about what makes the father character particularly great:
Equally refreshing is Bluey’s take on fatherhood. Bandit is a laid-back but resourceful dad who’s heavily involved in the day-to-day childcare. In his home office, he sits on a yoga ball at his desk because, as he explains to Bluey, “I wrecked my back changing your nappies”. From cleaning to washing to school runs, Bandit navigates the drudgery of household life with calm assurance. “He’s actually really competent,” Brumm says. “He’s a good dad.”
Testing Flickr
Just trialing an embed from Flickr, as I determine whether to re-activate my Pro account.
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This video shows a dramatic difference in rainfall coverage in Broome, WA. www.abc.net.au/news/2019…
Jason Kottke runs about the best and most popular link blog on the web. This one featuring Freddy Mercury’s vocal doppelgänger, however, is one I have to share.
Many years ago I was right into photography. I shot RAW, edited carefully, and posted to Flickr as a Pro member. Now I’m trying to decide if I should get a Pro subscription to Flickr once more, and try to rediscover that past hobby.
Monthly Review — February 2019
The second entry in a series, reviewing my month that was.
What Went Well at Home?
- I am still aware of my Year of Fun and applying the philosophy to my thinking.
- My son started a new year at a new school. He has settled in well, and we are very happy with our decision to move him to a different school.
- I met up for drinks with an old school friend; somebody I haven’t seen for 25 years. It’s incredible how a common link, such as a school history, can eliminate the sense of talking to a stranger. We happily chatted the evening away.
What Went Well at Work?
- I’m going on annual leave soon, so this has been a month where I’ve had to plan my wind-down, so that I can step away and not having upset clients and work left in limbo. I’ve been very happy with the way I’ve managed this wind-down project. Things should finish up very neatly with no loose ends.
- I helped set up a colleague with a new project, which they appreciated greatly.
Highlights
- I took David to our second EPW indie wrestling show. David loved it once again, and has already been talking about the next show. It seems this may become a standing father/son date. I’m cool with that!
- I resigned from my role of Director at Midlas. After almost 4 years of service, it was time to step away.
- Celebrating the birthday of a friend by playing basketball on a rooftop court in the CBD.
- Participated in a busy bee cleaning the grounds of the local Scout Hall.
My Media Diet
- Continued watching Star Trek: Discovery, season 2.
- Watched the first season of Travelers on Netflix. Created by the same guy who did Stargate SG-1 which is one of my all-time favourite shows.
- NBL basketball finished its regular season, with my home team Perth Wildcats finishing on top of the ladder. Into the play-offs for the 33rd straight year!
- Toll by Matt Gemmell, languished unread for no real reason.
My Passion Project
- Continued writing on my wiki through the month, including a regular daily journal.
- Had a realisation that I’ve been journalling in Day One for 6 years, with over 1,000 entries. It’s a sneaky constant in my writing system.
In Western Australia, our swans come in black.
@joshsullivan What did the iA Writer folk say that sent you looking at alternatives?
“We had some options, but at this time we decided not to do any of the options,” Trump said.
I love it when the US President talks proper.
If you wanted to keep generalised daily work notes, would you choose OmniOutliner, Day One, or something else entirely? #askmicroblog
It’s a building!
Our Studio Neat Mark One pens arrived today. The knock mechanism is rougher than I hoped but the ink flow is superb and it feels nice in the hand.
Point Walter sandbar.
