My 6 year old is into Roblox. Should I be concerned?
I’m loving Cobra Kai. Hannah is not convinced.
I just suggested to the owner of this Mercedes who parked on Hackett Drive that it might be an idea to pull forward and allow room for another whole car.
I notice that VoodooPad has recently been updated. This was such a great app many years ago, and then was left to wither on the vine when Plausible Labs owned it.
On my flight home, I watched The Shape of Water.
I watched Lady Bird and liked it.
Airports. Where alternative economies exist.
I’m off to Brisbane today. There’s nothing quite like a 5-hour cross-continent flight in economy class to make you question your life choices.
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
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. While micro.blog is a great step in the right direction, it still doesn’t provide that immediacy of connection - and that endorphin hit of a ‘like’ or a ‘retweet’ that social media is able to provide.
I encourage you to read the rest of the article; it is well-written and effectively articulates the challenge.
Exercise fail. I pulled a hamstring.
Fruit smoothie time.
The fortnightly YNAB is done. Dollars have been given their jobs.
Congratulations Governor Kim Beazley
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.