Black Swan on the Swan
Don’t tell USA but I got my annual flu vaccination the other day. 💉
Finished reading: Juice by Tim Winton 📚A tale I could almost imagine to be true, but as with most Winton books, I get to the end and find myself saying, “huh?”
Finished reading: Keep It in the Family by John Marrs 📚A gripping page-turning thriller.
While commentating the Perth Redbacks game against Warwick Senators, I caught a deflected ball from the commentary position, then managed to catch my MacBook Pro as it was about to tumble off the table. Reaction speed is still good! 🏀 🤲🏻 🎤
Tonight while commentating Perth Redbacks v Warwick Senators I caught the deflected game ball in mid-flight, then held the ball in my left hand while catching my MacBook Pro with my right hand as it was falling off the table. Still have my reflexes! 🏀💻🥷🏻
Finished reading: Time Surfing by Paul Loomans 📚I’ve adopted some of the advice but I can’t give up my beloved OmniFocus.
I’ve been taking my 9 year old son to the driving range. It’s wonderful. Incredible bonding time. As a bonus, I think I’ve finally resolved my slice! Practice makes… better. 🏌️♂️
45 kilometre e-bike ride today. Not bad! 🚲
Bought Folder Preview, a macOS extension to Quick Look into folders. Where has this been all my life? 🤓
Well done Australia. You got it right. 🔴🗳️
I love watching election night TV!
Australia has our Federal election tomorrow. Thank goodness for compulsory voting, the preferential counting system, and an independent authority that balances electoral boundaries. We have a functioning democracy! 🗳️
Oh my gosh we have published Episode 136 of Hemispheric Views podcast. Thank you Guy English!
Currently reading: Time Surfing by Paul Loomans 📚
Finished reading: Year One by Nora Roberts 📚. First quarter of the book was interesting. Then it got silly, then just boring. Why is this author popular?
I’m obsessed with watching The Shield which I’ve never seen before. It holds up really well for a show made over 20 years ago.
I bought my upgrade to Curio 31. I’d been using version 22. It’s fun software and I hope I can find ways to use it more.
Crucial Track for April 25, 2025
"Seen Better Days" by Voyager
Voyager have released a new song reflecting on Danny’s ongoing battle with cancer.