I’ve been a WordPress developer for over 15 years now. There have often been general critiques of WordPress as a platform that I’ve had to talk through with potential clients. But the damage currently being done to the brand by its own founder is beyond anything I’ve had to clarify before.
Finished reading: The Year of Living Constitutionally by A.J. Jacobs š
I think I’ve read most, if not all, of Jacobs' books. Appreciate the humor, but also that I learn some new things along the way.
Wasn’t aware of Ta-Nahisi Coates' new book, The Message, but queued it up from the library waitlist after seeing him on The Daily Show last night
And thus ends another rough season to be an Angels fun…rougher than ever before. Surely they can only go up next season, right?
For the past 20 years, I’ve spent most of my alone time in the car listening to podcasts, audiobooks and sermons. I’m suddenly getting tired of that, and wanting to just listen to music while I’m driving like my young adult years.
Finished reading: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt š
I was generally familiar with most of what he wrote in here, as this has been an area of interest. Still, I’m glad to have read it to reinforce the ideas, and think it’s an important book that should be read widely.
I’ve slowly been building out some resources and guides for spiritual practices on the website for my spiritual direction practice.
I hope they can be helpful for you, or someone you might share them with.
Finished reading: Backpacking with the Saints by Belden C. Lane š
I had been eager to get to this one for a while, and finally tackled it via audiobook. Most audiobook listening seems more like a book summary for me for my splattered attention, so I’d like to revisit this on in print.
A little urban retreat day – something I wish I would do more. Moving between a few coffee shops that aren’t in my usual rotation for a change of scenery to do some thinking/writing/planning.
Going to look at scheduling something like this once a month.
I’ve leveled up to a new life status: “Regularly trim my feral eyebrows so they don’t inhibit my line of sight.”
If your everything bagel doesn’t have parmesan sprinkled on top of the cream cheese, then it isn’t really everything, is it?
Also… why did I never think about doing this before?!
Finished reading: Let Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmer š
First read this right about 20 years ago, and I’ve recommended it to others countless times since. After reading it again, I still feel good about recommending it to others.
Finished reading: I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger š
As writing sentences goes, Enger is among my favorites. But that’s the only reason I stuck with this one – I didn’t enjoy the story as much as his previous books.
Posted on Trellis: In Defense of Productivity
A brief review of MacSparky’s Productivity Field Guide
As I understand it, fingerprints are unique and unchanging. But what I don’t understand … why do all of my devices with fingerprint readers only work for about two weeks after I set them up?
Posted on Trellis: My Favorite Digital Reading Setup Ever
A primary source of delight for me these days is the combination of my BOOX Page reader and the Readwise Reader app.
Finished reading: Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke š
I thought this might be similar to The Hacking of the American Mind, which I really enjoyed. This was similar subject matter, but more personal and practical.
Finished reading: Addiction and Grace by Gerald G. May š
I only started reading Gerald May books a few years ago, but I now have read through most of them in a short time. I wish his words had been a companion to me earlier in life, but I wonder if I would have been able to fully appreciate them.