Our front room is really starting to transition into a great adult space. Tonight I discovered we had a decanter, which is perfect for scotch. A glass of scotch with chill music playing on HomePod makes for a nice environment as we head into the winter months.
The Challenge of Social Engagement on the Indie Web
Monday, May 7, 2018
An Independent Web that is More Social than ‘Social Media’ James Shelley: "When Riley posts something on Facebook, there is almost always feedback. Riley’s friends often click an innocuous-looking ‘like’ button that serves as a low-cost, high-value social signal that reinforces Riley’s use of the platform. By contrast, Riley has no guarantee that sharing their thoughts on a personal blog would reach much of an audience at all." This quote encapsulates the problem that the Indie-web movement has yet to fully resolve.
Exercise fail. I pulled a hamstring.
Fruit smoothie time.
The fortnightly YNAB is done. Dollars have been given their jobs.
Congratulations Governor Kim Beazley
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
The Honourable Kim Beazley AC sworn-in as 33rd Governor of Western Australia It was an absolute honour to attend the official swearing in ceremony of my father-in-law, The Hon Kim Beazley AC, as the 33rd Governor of Western Australia. The night featured great speeches, a military parade and a reception event. An unimaginable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for me and I have no doubt that Governor Beazley will excel in the role.
Not something you get to experience every day - your Poppy being sworn in as Governor of Western Australia. Although David was more interested in watching the soldiers prepare to march than look at the camera!
Now being the proud owner of a HomePod, I’ve been giving the native Podcasts app another try. Its UI/UX is a mess and I miss Smart Speed and gradual speed controls from Overcast, but it’s nice to have a native, synced experience across all Apple hardware.
At the local bush forever site.
The HomePod has received a bad rap based on Siri/smart home stuff. But if you want a voice controlled speaker that sounds great, it’s hard to criticise. I’m not into smart home stuff, and I’m stoked with the HomePod. Although I wish I could use Overcast for podcasts natively.
The boys made some new friends at the park this evening, and did not want to come home!
Okay, so I succumbed and bought an Apple HomePod. So far, I’m loving it. Sound is awesome and Siri has been fine for what I need. Its ability to hear me say “Hey Siri” from anywhere and over whatever it is playing is crazy.
I’ve never received mail from Ukraine 🇺🇦 before! Happy birthday Setapp!
“Dad and David’s bus adventure” from CanionCast on Anchor
Elizabeth Quay selfie.
He had to call his broker. More bad news about AMP led to an arbitrage opportunity.
Legacy Bear enjoying a day out with his owner.
I didn’t make it to an ANZAC Day dawn service, but I just heard an Air Force fly-by from home. Lest we forget.
Loaded up. David doing the photography.
I finished reading Thinking, Fast and Slow. It’s clearly the benchmark book about behavioural economics and is more interesting than the Keynesian textbooks that formed the basis of my economics degree. The only downside was the final section, which dragged just a bit. 📚