In my mindâs eye I see 1945 as war era, filled with greys and browns. 20 years later in 1965 it was psychedelia and free love. 2025 is what we are now, but 2005 seems pretty much the same, but without smart phones. Is it me, or is it the world not changing as much?
Donât take health advice from Trump, and donât bother to engage with Kennedyâs mad takes on autism. This US administration truly is the dumbest.
The NYTimes is story after story of US government dysfunction, dystopianism, and fascism. In the words of David Byrne, âI ask myself, how did we get here?â and more importantly, what is the exit plan?
I have no desire to update any of my OSâs. Apple, youâve killed my enthusiasm. I used to pay actual money for your upgrades on a silver disc. And now look at me.
iOS 26 icons look horrific on iOS 18.
Now the USA is not requiring their EPA to collect emissions data. Meanwhile, Trump is saying that domestic violence shouldn’t be included in crime data. What a country. đđșđž
Does the US put flags at half mast for the rest of the week for mass school shootings, or just for right-wing friends of the President?
My iPhone 15 Pro will easily go another year, despite the battery not being what it was. I somewhat want a larger phone, but the iPhone 17 Pro is hideous - both in terms of price and looks. That colour. đ€ź At this stage, I’m more interested in Android devices.
If OmniFocus were on Linux (or even Windows/Android), I think Iâd switch platforms at this point.
Tonight Iâve reached the end of The Shield. Seven seasons! Great show and I wish I knew what Vic Mackie got up to next⊠đș
Omni Newsletter Summer 2025 - The Omni Group Newsletter:
How Andrew Canion Uses OmniFocus â The exceptionally entertaining Andrew Canion, who oversees 16 (hello!) remote centers in Western Australia while also being a podcaster and basketball commentator, talks about âMastering projects without stressâ using Focus, automation, review cycles and other keen insights.
Very cool to receive the latest Omni Newsletter and find myself featured, and be described as “exceptionally entertaining”!
Winter eucalyptus.
My exciting Sunday task: reviewing 1Password, updating passwords, deleting accounts, and adding MFA and Passkeys. I know how to party.
It was a while ago now, but Iâm still very proud of being a guest on Episode 155 of The Omni Show, talking about my love of OmniFocus from @omni.
The random link on my blog is the best. My own little time machine.
đ With YNAB leaning into a ⊠| Canion dot Blog
With YNAB leaning into a new branding of Yet Another Price Increase or YAPIâą, Iâm trialing Actual Budget running on PikaPods. Early in my testing, but this could be good enough.
A little over a year later, and the Actual Budget trial must be deemed a success. I love the software and hardly miss YNAB (except for the mobile app, which is well advanced compared with Actual).
I supplied ChatGPT with the following prompt:
Can you review the articles on canion.blog and tell me what the key themes emerging are?
It provided a response that I’ve included in its entirely below. It does indeed, offer an effective summary of the type of person I am and the things I write about. Why did it surface my review of Nightbitch, of all things, though? đ€Ł
| Theme | Description |
|---|---|
| Monthly/Annual Reviews | Structured reflections on personal and family life |
| Productivity Tools | Deep reviews and workflows involving apps and systems |
| Family & Health | Open sharing about family routines and health |
| Media & Reviews | Personal ratings and media consumption logs |
| Nostalgia & History | Connecting childhood interests to current identity |
| Indie Web Philosophy | Emphasis on open platforms and thoughtful online presence |
| Local Perth Focus | Posts tied to local events, weather, and community roles |
canion.blog is a personal, reflective space where Andrew weaves together:
The tone is thoughtful, measured, and growth-orientedâbalancing family life, mental frameworks, and technological exploration.