Finished reading: The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate by Peter Wohlleben š
Include this in my growing category of “A book I wish I read in print to retain more of it, but glad to have listened to the audiobook because I wouldn’t have taken the time to read it in print.”
My primary work is as a freelance WordPress developer. The current, uh, economic uncertainties here in the US have led to a few canceled or delayed projects.
So, I have some near-term availability if anyone needs some WordPress expertise. Here’s my website to learn more: byjohnchandler.com
Gently squeezing the non-stem end to start peeling a banana remains the most useful thing I’ve learned from the internet.
Finished reading: Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell š
I listened to the audiobook – it’s not often I would say this, but I’m glad I chose the audiobook over reading it. It’s produced like a longform podcast – almost makes me wonder if he had the audiobook in mind first.
I posted a new video this week: The most important lesson I’ve learned from 20 years of journaling
Sitting in a room alone talking to a camera is new for me, but enjoying the process enough that the awkwardness of that is quickly going away.
Regardless of your interest level in watching that big sporting event on Sunday, you should at least be making plans to have all the proper ingredients for chili.
I made another video: Three simple values to shape your life in 2025
Based on the title, you might infer that I hoped to post this a few weeks ago. You might be right. But I think there’s still helpful stuff in here, if I may say so myself.
That thing where you let an old unused domain expire, forgetting that you had used it for linking to the audio files server for your retired podcast.
Pleasantly surprised by how well an iPad works now plugged into an external USB-C monitor. I have a great little focused work set up that I look forward to using for a little while every morning.
I made a video: How to Plan a Personal Retreat Day
Iām starting to explore YouTube as an outlet to share some of the things Iām learning and thinking about. Iād be glad for any feedback you are willing to share. Iād also be glad for likes and subscribers and such.
Salieri was driven to madness by his envy of the musical talents of another.
For me, it will be cable management.
Finished reading: An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong š
Very interesting! Listened as an audiobook. I often miss too much with audio, but this one felt just about right. I think reading it would have felt like too much detail to maintain my focus.
NYT: The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone
I resonate so so much with everything written in this.
I’ve switched from Goodnotes to the Apple notes app for handwritten note-taking on my iPad. The way it cleans up my scrawls is actually really helpful.
After almost 15 years, MacSparky posted a sequel today to my original iPad home screen post.
I fancy myself a bit of a planner, but I find myself heading into Election Day without any salsa in the house to calm my concerns.
Finished reading: How to Know a Person by David Brooks š
I’ve found value in each of Brooks' books, but this one is a stand out. No question it will be one of my top books read this year, and will often be recommended to others.