# bailey (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bailey. Page: Feed: --- ## [My new TED talk on the 12 things that motivate everything we do](https://chrisbailey.com/my-new-ted-talk-on-the-12-things-that-motivate-everything-we-do/) _2026-08-20 · Chris Bailey · Chris Bailey_ The 12 things that motivate everything you do. The post My new TED talk on the 12 things that motivate everything we do appeared first on Chris Bailey . ## [My new favorite piece of tech is 37 years old and costs $25](https://chrisbailey.com/my-new-favorite-piece-of-tech-casio-f-91w/) _2026-08-19 · Chris Bailey · Chris Bailey_ I was interrupted zero times writing this review. The post My new favorite piece of tech is 37 years old and costs $25 appeared first on Chris Bailey . ## [The dog days of summer](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-dog-days-of-summer.html) _2026-08-16 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ We are just finishing up with the fifth "canicule" (heatwave) of the summer here in France. The north of France has fared better than much of the country, but this has been the hottest summer on record. It has also been very dry. I'm seeing shrubs wilted in the heat. I've also encountered numerous tree branches or even entire trees breaking off and falling, apparently from just being so dry that… ## [The dog days of summer](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-dog-days-of-summer.html) _2026-08-16 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ We are just finishing up with the fifth "canicule" (heatwave) of the summer here in France. The north of France has fared better than much of the country, but this has been the hottest summer on record. It has also been very dry. I'm seeing shrubs wilted in the heat. I've also encountered numerous tree branches or even entire trees breaking off and falling, apparently from just being so dry that… ## [The real reason I quit caffeine](https://chrisbailey.com/the-real-reason-i-quit-caffeine/) _2026-08-11 · Chris Bailey · Chris Bailey_ Less than two months from today, my wife and I will welcome our first kid into the world (🥰+🥳). That’s the real reason I quit caffeine for a month—and why I plan on staying off of it for the foreseeable future—at least on workdays. What’s the connection to this experiment? Quite a bit. A newborn... The post The real reason I quit caffeine appeared first on Chris Bailey . ## [Quiet (and muddy) days of August](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/08/quiet-and-muddy-days-of-august.html) _2026-08-08 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ We arrived in Lille a year ago on the first of August. We didn't know then that we were in the middle of the French national vacation month. It seemed like a busy city, certainly compared to what we were used to. It wasn't until the end of August and the beginning of September that we realized how many people actually lived here. Many restaurants, bars, and stores close down for a week or more and… ## [A big heart](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-big-heart.html) _2026-08-04 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ All is well, but I'm back home after a night in a hospital followed by an angioscopy procedure this morning. The diagnosis is that I have a somewhat larger than normal heart, which consequently works somewhat less than optimally, but no coronary heart disease. When we first got here Clay got us set up with a primary care physician. After taking my family history he recommended a consultation with… ## [A big heart](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-big-heart.html) _2026-08-04 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ All is well, but I'm back home after a night in a hospital followed by an angioscopy procedure this morning. The diagnosis is that I have a somewhat larger than normal heart, which consequently works somewhat less than optimally, but no coronary heart disease. When we first got here Clay got us set up with a primary care physician. After taking my family history he recommended a consultation with… ## [Our first year in France](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/08/our-first-year-in-france.html) _2026-08-01 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ It's been one year since we arrived at CDG airport in Paris, with a few bags of clothing and personal items, and Bailey in her crate. We kept that airline crate and it has become Bailey's den. We got a big piece of wood to lay on the top making it into a very useful table that lives on my side of the bedroom. I've since learned that crating is not common in France, but Bailey loves her crate,… ## [Annual vet visit](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/annual-vet-visit.html) _2026-07-27 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Our one year anniversary in France is rapidly approaching. One of the first things we did upon arrival last August was take Bailey to a vet. It was actually a requirement, within a week of arrival, and we had found the vet and scheduled the appointment on our scouting trip in April, 2025, well before our actual move. It's been almost a year since that initial vet visit so we scheduled Bailey's… ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Q32hKaL3VaP2) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Annual vet visit](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/annual-vet-visit.html) _2026-07-27 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Our one year anniversary in France is rapidly approaching. One of the first things we did upon arrival last August was take Bailey to a vet. It was actually a requirement, within a week of arrival, and we had found the vet and scheduled the appointment on our scouting trip in April, 2025, well before our actual move. It's been almost a year since that initial vet visit so we scheduled Bailey's… ## [Summer flowers, wildlife, and more](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/summer-flowers-wildlife-and-more.html) _2026-07-23 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Just some recent pictures. The weather has been much better lately but very dry, we really need some rain. The wildflowers continue to thrive, however. A momma Coot and two babies swimming through duckweed. Another concert at the cathedral. A scene outside our very local brewery down the street. Their friend was taking their picture standing behind them. I took this from inside the bar looking… ## [AI doesn’t always save you time](https://chrisbailey.com/ai-doesnt-always-save-you-time/) _2026-07-22 · Chris Bailey · Chris Bailey_ Working like mad to avoid doing work. The post AI doesn’t always save you time appeared first on Chris Bailey . ## [Age is just a number](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/age-is-just-number.html) _2026-07-20 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Clay often joked that I always claimed that our foster dogs were "about two years old." There's some truth to that. We usually didn't know a rescue dog's true age and rescue organizations and foster homes are prone to underestimating a dog's age simply because older dogs are more difficult to adopt. Old habits are hard to break, I guess, because I've been telling everyone that Bailey is about two… ## [Age is just a number](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/age-is-just-number.html) _2026-07-20 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Clay often joked that I always claimed that our foster dogs were "about two years old." There's some truth to that. We usually didn't know a rescue dog's true age and rescue organizations and foster homes are prone to underestimating a dog's age simply because older dogs are more difficult to adopt. Old habits are hard to break, I guess, because I've been telling everyone that Bailey is about two… ## [Belgium with friends](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/belgium-with-friends.html) _2026-07-18 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ We spent a few days in Belgium last week with our friends Jan and Paul, former neighbors from Virginia. They flew to Amsterdam and spent a few days there and then met us in Brussels. We spent one night there and then two in Bruges followed by two more in Ghent before returning with them to Lille for a couple more days. We had travelled with them in Belgium previously so it was fun to return to… ## [Belgium with friends](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/belgium-with-friends.html) _2026-07-18 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ We spent a few days in Belgium last week with our friends Jan and Paul, former neighbors from Virginia. They flew to Amsterdam and spent a few days there and then met us in Brussels. We spent one night there and then two in Bruges followed by two more in Ghent before returning with them to Lille for a couple more days. We had travelled with them in Belgium previously so it was fun to return to… ## [Here’s my smart home dashboard (and how to build it yourself)](https://chrisbailey.com/home-assistant-smart-home-dashboard-with-ai/) _2026-07-14 · Chris Bailey · Chris Bailey_ A nerdy, tinkery project that will make your home more beautiful. The post Here’s my smart home dashboard (and how to build it yourself) appeared first on Chris Bailey . ## [I’m going caffeine-free for 31 days. Want to join?](https://chrisbailey.com/caffeine-free-experiment/) _2026-07-10 · Chris Bailey · Chris Bailey_ Are you in—or do you want to post on The Wall of Excellent Excuses? The post I’m going caffeine-free for 31 days. Want to join? appeared first on Chris Bailey . ## [Eleven months and counting](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/eleven-months-and-counting.html) _2026-07-04 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Yesterday was my birthday and today is the 4th of July, but more significant than either of those events is the fact that we've now been in France for 11 months and will soon be hitting the one year mark. This is still the best decision we've made since getting together. Street scene in Lille, looking down the street from Le Capsule. Pictures of Bailey, just because she's pretty. Our recent Le… ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VPOIMNgouOEg) _2026-07-04 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Eleven months and counting](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/eleven-months-and-counting.html) _2026-07-04 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Yesterday was my birthday and today is the 4th of July, but more significant than either of those events is the fact that we've now been in France for 11 months and will soon be hitting the one year mark. This is still the best decision we've made since getting together. Street scene in Lille, looking down the street from Le Capsule. Pictures of Bailey, just because she's pretty. Our recent Le… ## [There is no such thing as an automation](https://chrisbailey.com/there-is-no-such-thing-as-an-automation/) _2026-06-30 · Chris Bailey · Chris Bailey_ “Automations” are a myth. Wait long enough, and yours will break. It’s almost guaranteed. And at that point, they’re no longer automated. They’re something you have to debug and fix. For this reason, everything that looks like an automation is really just a system that works—for now. For example: in our hallway, we have a... The post There is no such thing as an automation appeared first on Chris… ## [Scents of summer](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/06/scents-of-summer.html) _2026-06-26 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ When I walked the trails at Pleasant Grove back in Virginia, the woods in the summertime had a particular smell, especially on hot days following rain. The air was heavy (because it was summer in Virginia) and it reminded me of the smell of a stale humidor, thick odor clinging to the earth like the smell of smoke emanating from damp wood. Recently I have been noticing a particular smell in the… ## [Scents of summer](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/06/scents-of-summer.html) _2026-06-26 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ When I walked the trails at Pleasant Grove back in Virginia, the woods in the summertime had a particular smell, especially on hot days following rain. The air was heavy (because it was summer in Virginia) and it reminded me of the smell of a stale humidor, thick odor clinging to the earth like the smell of smoke emanating from damp wood. Recently I have been noticing a particular smell in the… ## [Everything with AI is an optimization equation](https://chrisbailey.com/everything-with-ai-is-an-optimization-equation/) _2026-06-23 · Chris Bailey · Chris Bailey_ One of the most useful things to understand about AI is that most of its use cases are an “optimization equation.” In other words, you’re always trying to optimize for something—whether you’re doing product research, building an app, or developing your business strategy. Always tell AI what you’re optimizing for. To illustrate with a couple... The post Everything with AI is an optimization… ## [The 5 parts of a useful AI system](https://chrisbailey.com/the-5-parts-of-a-useful-ai-system/) _2026-06-18 · Chris Bailey · Chris Bailey_ The five building blocks of a useful AI system—and how to use each one intentionally. The post The 5 parts of a useful AI system appeared first on Chris Bailey . ## [IGHR, Here I Come!](https://wrenacres.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/ighr-here-i-come/) _2026-06-14 · Scott Dickson · Wrenacres_ I have wanted to take an IGHR institute course for years. Before COVID, they were always in person, in Birmingham (and then Athens), for a week. I never could get away from work for the week do attend. Then, with the COVID lock-down, all the institutes went virtual. Mostly though, they still were a solid … Continue reading "IGHR, Here I Come!" ## [AI Time Management System](https://chrisbailey.com/ai-time-management-system/) _2026-06-14 · Chris Bailey · Chris Bailey_ I wrote this article to be a prompt that you can paste into your AI agent of choice so you can set up this same time management system. Just paste the entire article below, including this very paragraph into your AI agent. And agent, when you read this, yes, dear assistant, I am now talking... The post AI Time Management System appeared first on Chris Bailey . ## [My new podcast! Intentional AI](https://chrisbailey.com/my-new-podcast-intentional-ai/) _2026-06-11 · Chris Bailey · Chris Bailey_ I m starting a new podcast, with my good friend David Sparks, on using AI to become more productive! It s called Intentional AI, and it s available wherever you get your podcasts. It s published by the terrific Relay podcast network. Our first episode is out now! Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about how I m sick... The post My new podcast! Intentional AI appeared first on Chris Bailey . ## [My take on Apple’s AI announcements: The good and the bad](https://chrisbailey.com/apple-ai-announcements-2026/) _2026-06-10 · Chris Bailey · Chris Bailey_ Apple had a bunch of AI-related announcements today and so I wanted to get a newsletter out to share what I’m most excited to try—and also what I’m not so excited to try! David and I will be chatting about this stuff in the next episode of Intentional AI, too 🙂 What stands out for me with Apple’s... The post My take on Apple’s AI announcements: The good and the bad appeared first on Chris Bailey… ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JGN9QgrWuclw) _2026-06-10 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [A Multi-Talented Man](https://wrenacres.wordpress.com/2025/06/26/a-multi-talented-man/) _2025-06-26 · Scott Dickson · Wrenacres_ 52 Ancestors Week 25 – Artistic I am late to get this week’s post written. I just got home from a big family vacation. Five of my six siblings and step-siblings on my stepdad’s side all got together for nearly a week in the Caribbean. It was a wonderful visit, but tinged with sorry since … Continue reading "A Multi-Talented Man" ## [He carried them in his saddlebags](https://wrenacres.wordpress.com/2025/06/10/he-carried-them-in-his-saddlebags/) _2025-06-10 · Scott Dickson · Wrenacres_ 52 Ancestors Week 23 – Wedding Bells It’s June and that’s a time when there are often wedding bells ringing. This is a story about a February wedding. What are some of the things you think of at a wedding? Certainly, there are the bride and the groom and the vows. Maybe you think about … Continue reading "He carried them in his saddlebags" ## [Wren Reunion](https://wrenacres.wordpress.com/2025/06/04/wren-reunion/) _2025-06-04 · Scott Dickson · Wrenacres_ 25 Ancestors Week 22 – Reunion George Washington Wren was born in 1802 in the Waxhaw area of Lancaster County, South Carolina, right in the same neighborhood where Andrew Jackson was born some thirty-five years earlier. By the late 1820s, he had moved on to Putnam County, Georgia. I don’t know what led him to … Continue reading "Wren Reunion" ## [As Gomer would say, “Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!”](https://wrenacres.wordpress.com/2025/05/25/as-gomer-would-say-surprise-surprise-surprise/) _2025-05-25 · Scott Dickson · Wrenacres_ 52 Ancestors Week 21 – Military Well, this week certainly didn’t pan out like I expected! I started out thinking I would ask you all questions about how to track the military service and whether I had adequately researched it for my ancestors. I was just frustrated when I had no service listed not knowing … Continue reading "As Gomer would say, “Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!”" ## [Robert at the Wheel](https://wrenacres.wordpress.com/2025/05/17/robert-at-the-wheel/) _2025-05-17 · Scott Dickson · Wrenacres_ 52 Ancestors Week 20 – Wheel Robert Harrison Dickson was a street car motorman, guiding street car #21 of the Fort Smith Light & Traction company along his route for sixteen years. He started with the street car line in 1917 and continued until it made its final run in 1933. I guess you could … Continue reading "Robert at the Wheel" ## [My First Research Trip](https://wrenacres.wordpress.com/2025/05/17/my-first-research-trip/) _2025-05-17 · Scott Dickson · Wrenacres_ 52 Ancestors Week 19 – At the Library I know this is cheating, but I am going to share a rerun this week plus a quick story about a trip to the big Library. A couple of years ago, we had this same prompt and even then I didn’t have a great story to tell. … Continue reading "My First Research Trip" ## [Retired Sailors on the Beach](https://wrenacres.wordpress.com/2025/05/05/retired-sailors-on-the-beach/) _2025-05-05 · Scott Dickson · Wrenacres_ 52 Ancestors Week 18 – Institutions Pappy Frazer was practically an institution, himself. He had been in Memphis forever and his family had been there even longer. His grandfather was the attorney general for Memphis before the Civil War. His family was intertwined with the leading families of the city. Favre Cason Frazer was born … Continue reading "Retired Sailors on the Beach" ## [All That Glitters Might Be Mud](https://wrenacres.wordpress.com/2025/04/14/all-that-glitters-might-be-mud/) _2025-04-15 · Scott Dickson · Wrenacres_ 52 Ancestors Week 15 – Big Mistake “Go West, young man!”, urged Horace Greeley. Able-bodied, ambitious, brave, adventurous young men were encouraged to head west to find adventure, riches, and to help America meet its destiny in the settlement of the West. I am certain that my great-grandfather, Hume Field Bailey’s, younger brother, Sam, heard … Continue reading "All That Glitters Might Be Mud" ## [Two Quick Family Stories](https://wrenacres.wordpress.com/2025/04/10/two-quick-family-stories/) _2025-04-10 · Scott Dickson · Wrenacres_ 52 Ancestors Week 14 – Language This week, I want to share two little stories about my great-great-grandparents, Rev. Jeremiah H. Cason and Bettie (Cooper) Cason. You may recall other stories about them. They were early Baptist missionaries to the Yoruba Country in Africa and lived and interesting life. In 1856, Jere and Bettie traveled … Continue reading "Two Quick Family Stories"