I would like to take fall and winter off from my day job to work on my software projects.

The Pixel 6 seems pretty nice. I doubt Google’s SOC will compare to Apple’s SOC but I do think it is a meaningful update to the Pixel line.

OK, Apple. I have a very brief window where I might be able to expense a new 16″ M1 MacBook Pro. I’m totally happy with my current 16″ MBP but I wouldn’t mind far better battery life.

Created a PR to add my blog to refined.blog. Not entirely sure why but I did.

Just a few more days to save 50% on Cypress and Red Oak by using JULY21 code at checkout. Thanks to all that have purchased!

Testing a post from the Micro.blog iOS app with a photo of one of my cabbages, as you do.

I just submitted a feature request for WordPress for iOS to make it easier to post status updates. If you use the app and would like to see this feature added maybe go over there and give it a 👍?

I removed the newsletter signup popup on The Watercolor Gallery and put the form in the sidebar. I don’t like when other sites have popups so I shouldn’t have them on mine. Reminder: You can win a copy of Acorn over there this month.

I do not like scroll jacking. Very seldom is it even “cool” when you see it. Most of the time it is simply hard to know how many times I have to scroll in order to see the next few words.

Recent pizzas.

Was stung by a Yellowjacket yesterday. Why are wasps so mean?

Head scratcher. The Watercolor Gallery’s tag results aren’t working (example) and I’m unsure how long it has been going on. I’ve tried to debug the reason but haven’t had any success. Yet.

No link list today, unfortunately. It has been a crazy day and I just don’t have the mental power to be in front of the computer any more today. 👋

Great Finals performance by the Bucks. But NBA foul calling is a mess.

I’ve had a fair amount of sales overnight since announcing the sale! Thank you! Maybe I’ll do a sale every July.

So many are teeing off on the billionaire space race. I get it. It’s easy to juxtapose their expensive flights against poverty or hunger. But in a few decades we’ll be glad someone spent enormous amounts of capital to get humans back in space affordably.

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BBEdit 14.0’s new Notes feature looks interesting. Almost seems like it could become a spin-off app of its own.

Github user ElgranLoky set up a simple Docker container to run Unmark locally. I use Docker to run it locally as well for development (albeit with a slightly more complex set up). If you haven’t tried Unmark yet, you can run it locally for free, use it for free at unmark.it, or chip in a few bucks per year to help support development.

Met an historical photographer that lives just around the block from me via Flickr. Feels like 2005 all over again!

My interview with Shari Blaukopf was published yesterday on The Watercolor Gallery. She was very gracious with her answers. Also, be sure to check out July’s sponsor there!

Blogging tip: Don’t write “I’m going to blog more”. Rather, wait until you can write “I’ve been blogging more.” See also my other blogging tips.

I wish I could read at 900x.

Uploaded the William Chickillo portraits to Flickr. If you’re on Flickr let’s connect there too. I’ve visited it almost daily for 15 years for inspiration but I need to upload more there.

Tough year for Fujifilm fans.

More and more bloggers that I subscribe to are doing link posts similar to my What I saw series and I love it. It is a really quick way to get a ton of interesting things to look at with a bit of commentary. I wish everyone did it.

To follow-up on the pool; its clear! It turned out the information we had for the amount of salt and other chemicals that were added was way, way off. Now we have it under control and will be doing weekly checks.

Anyone with salt pool experience can help me with an algae bloom issue? What is the best method to remove and defend?

Here I am, in my jammies, appreciating how our garden beds are doing. Thanks @ajennische for starting this thread on your blog.