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Shinrin-yoku
A Japanese practice that involves spending time in a forest to promote relaxation and connect with nature. The term (森林浴) translates to forest bath”. The idea of forest bathing —of taking time to be in nature, of slowing down and paying attention to the sights, sounds, colours and textures around you— is not a new [ ] Thanks for reading and keeping RSS alive. Visit my site for more.
Stop moaning about AI
It s a great topic. AI. Easy to dismiss. Easy to praise. But it isn t everything. Not everything needs to be in comparison with it. Not every thought shared needs to take a stand for, or against, it. Not every article has to include a reflection on it. Sometimes you can just forget AI exists. Post [ ] Thanks for reading and keeping RSS alive. Visit my site for more.
Crucial Track – 16 August 2026
I Want You by The Silencers Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support the audio element. What song makes you want to dance alone in your room? Many songs make me want to dance. Plunder my playlists for Basement Jaxx, Chemical Brothers, Disclosure. Visit my memories of 90s rap blaring from my car [ ] Thanks for reading and keeping RSS alive. Visit my site for more.
Bye bye bikes!
I have, technically, four bikes. My wife has, technically, four bikes. I say technically because I only use two of them, and she only uses one, although one of her other two is being kept for the future. We do not use all of these bikes. My bikes: My wife’s bikes are: So today I [ ] Thanks for reading and keeping RSS alive. Visit my site for more.
Crucial Track – 15 August 2026
The Cave by Mumford Sons Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support the audio element. What s your favorite song about letting go? For all they have been pilloried, their first album was wonderful. My favourite track leapt out at me on my first listen, although it took a few more listens to [ ] Thanks for reading and keeping RSS alive. Visit my site for more.
Change is a-comin
I’ve written about this before. I like change. I also like routine. That puts next week at odds as, with Becca having started her new job as a teaching assistant and Jack starting school, the timings of my day will be changing. Bar Monday —his first day at school!— I’ll be doing drop offs in [ ] Thanks for reading and keeping RSS alive. Visit my site for more.
Crucial Track – 14 August 2026
Little Fluffy Clouds by The Orb Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support the audio element. What song makes you feel connected to nature? Nature, to me, is something to bask in, something to enjoy. I love spending time in nature, wandering through woods, cycling trails, but my earliest memories of connection to [ ] Thanks for reading and keeping RSS alive. Visit my site for more.
A rebuttal to a response on Tech Sucks
This is my rebuttal to a response of my response to a response about a post (Andreas, look what you’ve started!). One thing that the internet never fails to remind me of is that I tend to see the world in broad brush strokes whereas many see it in intricate detail and hold their view [ ] Thanks for reading and keeping RSS alive. Visit my site for more.
Crucial Track – 13 August 2026
It's My Party by Dave Stewart Barbara Gaskin Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support the audio element. What s a song you d want to hear on your birthday? I can almost feel my wife rolling her eyes. I am not a fan of my birthday. Not for any age related denial reason, [ ] Thanks for reading and keeping RSS alive. Visit my site for more.
Kintsugi
When Jack goes to bed, some nights Becca and I find we have some time to chill out together. Right now we are using that time to rewatch Ted Lasso from the start before we start the new season. It’s such a comfort blanket of a show, brings such joy, and I forgot how good [ ] Thanks for reading and keeping RSS alive. Visit my site for more.