Frank McPherson
@frankm.bsky.social
Happy eighth blog anniversary to me. In my first post on this site I said that I wanted a posting switchboard, which is what micro.blog provides me although I am not as selected of which locations to which a post is sent than I thought I would be.
December 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Happy eighth blog anniversary to me. In my first post on this site I said that I wanted a posting switchboard, which is what micro.blog provides me although I am not as selected of which locations to which a post is sent than I thought I would be.
In a blog post Dave Rogers describes mine and your obligation to the men and women who service in the United States military as a duty of care. I think this is a very important point about our obligations, not our feelings but rather... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/12/08/in-a-blog-post-dave.html
December 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
In a blog post Dave Rogers describes mine and your obligation to the men and women who service in the United States military as a duty of care. I think this is a very important point about our obligations, not our feelings but rather... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/12/08/in-a-blog-post-dave.html
It's Not AI That I Fear: https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/12/04/its-not-ai-that-i.html
December 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It's Not AI That I Fear: https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/12/04/its-not-ai-that-i.html
Today is the five year anniversary of one of the Chicago Cubs worst mistakes in the post World Series era when they did not tender a contract to Kyle Schwarber. The Cubs could make up for that mistake by signing him as a free agent, but I doubt they will do it.
December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Today is the five year anniversary of one of the Chicago Cubs worst mistakes in the post World Series era when they did not tender a contract to Kyle Schwarber. The Cubs could make up for that mistake by signing him as a free agent, but I doubt they will do it.
Today I learned about the University of Michigan Press open access ebook collection. It’s basically a catalog of free ebooks in either ePub or PDF format. According to openaccess.nl:
"Open access is a broad international movem... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/12/02/today-i-learned-about-the.html
"Open access is a broad international movem... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/12/02/today-i-learned-about-the.html
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today I learned about the University of Michigan Press open access ebook collection. It’s basically a catalog of free ebooks in either ePub or PDF format. According to openaccess.nl:
"Open access is a broad international movem... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/12/02/today-i-learned-about-the.html
"Open access is a broad international movem... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/12/02/today-i-learned-about-the.html
Finished reading: Better Ways to Read the Bible by Zach W. Lambert 📚
"For those of us who came of age with a version of Christianity that depends on certainty, like-mindedness, and answer-book faith, when we lose that ce... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/30/finished-reading-better-ways-to.html
"For those of us who came of age with a version of Christianity that depends on certainty, like-mindedness, and answer-book faith, when we lose that ce... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/30/finished-reading-better-ways-to.html
November 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Finished reading: Better Ways to Read the Bible by Zach W. Lambert 📚
"For those of us who came of age with a version of Christianity that depends on certainty, like-mindedness, and answer-book faith, when we lose that ce... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/30/finished-reading-better-ways-to.html
"For those of us who came of age with a version of Christianity that depends on certainty, like-mindedness, and answer-book faith, when we lose that ce... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/30/finished-reading-better-ways-to.html
Finished reading: The Notebook by Roland Allen 📚
I really enjoyed reading this book, it drives home how handwritten notebooks are the technology of thinking. Not much is covered about how information was retrieved from these historical notebooks, it’s more about the process of writing and thinking.
I really enjoyed reading this book, it drives home how handwritten notebooks are the technology of thinking. Not much is covered about how information was retrieved from these historical notebooks, it’s more about the process of writing and thinking.
November 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Finished reading: The Notebook by Roland Allen 📚
I really enjoyed reading this book, it drives home how handwritten notebooks are the technology of thinking. Not much is covered about how information was retrieved from these historical notebooks, it’s more about the process of writing and thinking.
I really enjoyed reading this book, it drives home how handwritten notebooks are the technology of thinking. Not much is covered about how information was retrieved from these historical notebooks, it’s more about the process of writing and thinking.
First substantial snow fall of the season nets us a couple of inches. I’ve seen reports of up to 5 inches just a couple miles south.
November 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
First substantial snow fall of the season nets us a couple of inches. I’ve seen reports of up to 5 inches just a couple miles south.
Cubs Took A Loss On Kyle Tucker Trade: https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/26/cubs-took-a-loss-on.html
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Cubs Took A Loss On Kyle Tucker Trade: https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/26/cubs-took-a-loss-on.html
E-ink Tablet Lock-in: https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/25/eink-tablet-lockin.html
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
E-ink Tablet Lock-in: https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/25/eink-tablet-lockin.html
I wrote the previous post in Obsidian and used the micro.publish plugin to publish it to this site, however the graphic on the post was not uploaded. I had to manually upload the graphic and then insert the link to it in the post article here on micro.blog as a post publication step.
November 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I wrote the previous post in Obsidian and used the micro.publish plugin to publish it to this site, however the graphic on the post was not uploaded. I had to manually upload the graphic and then insert the link to it in the post article here on micro.blog as a post publication step.
Use Google Drive And NotebookLM With Viwoods AIPaper Mini: https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/22/use-google-drive-and-notebooklm.html
November 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Use Google Drive And NotebookLM With Viwoods AIPaper Mini: https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/22/use-google-drive-and-notebooklm.html
Even The Wealthy Are Not On An Island: https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/21/even-the-wealthy-are-not.html
November 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Even The Wealthy Are Not On An Island: https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/21/even-the-wealthy-are-not.html
I’ve enjoyed watching all of the Chicago Cubs games I can watch using the MLB “At Bat App” since it’s beginning. For the number of games and the one year price, it has been a good deal. Sadly, it looks like that is not going ... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/21/ive-enjoyed-watching-all-of.html
November 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I’ve enjoyed watching all of the Chicago Cubs games I can watch using the MLB “At Bat App” since it’s beginning. For the number of games and the one year price, it has been a good deal. Sadly, it looks like that is not going ... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/21/ive-enjoyed-watching-all-of.html
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Currently reading: The Notebook by Roland Allen 📚
I am really enjoying this book, it is a historical account of the development and usage of notebooks. I’ve come to realize that practice of using notebooks described in... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/19/currently-reading-the-notebook-by.html
I am really enjoying this book, it is a historical account of the development and usage of notebooks. I’ve come to realize that practice of using notebooks described in... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/19/currently-reading-the-notebook-by.html
November 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Currently reading: The Notebook by Roland Allen 📚
I am really enjoying this book, it is a historical account of the development and usage of notebooks. I’ve come to realize that practice of using notebooks described in... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/19/currently-reading-the-notebook-by.html
I am really enjoying this book, it is a historical account of the development and usage of notebooks. I’ve come to realize that practice of using notebooks described in... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/19/currently-reading-the-notebook-by.html
I’ve noticed this trend with hotel reservations in which you must cancel a reservation at least three days prior in order to avoid paying. I do have to wonder why it is legal to charge customers for something that a company does not provide.
November 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I’ve noticed this trend with hotel reservations in which you must cancel a reservation at least three days prior in order to avoid paying. I do have to wonder why it is legal to charge customers for something that a company does not provide.
Copying Blog Posts To Day One: https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/16/copying-blog-posts-to-day.html
November 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Copying Blog Posts To Day One: https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/16/copying-blog-posts-to-day.html
A while back in search for different coffee to drink I found Angelino’s and I have been drinking their bold coffees for a little more than a year. My favorite is their Italian Roast, though I also like their Expresso roast, but in... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/11/a-while-back-in-search.html
November 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A while back in search for different coffee to drink I found Angelino’s and I have been drinking their bold coffees for a little more than a year. My favorite is their Italian Roast, though I also like their Expresso roast, but in... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/11/a-while-back-in-search.html
Kyle Hendricks is retiring from pitching in Major League Baseball, he played a critical role in the Cubs winning the World Series in 2016. He is now on the MLB coaching clock.
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Kyle Hendricks is retiring from pitching in Major League Baseball, he played a critical role in the Cubs winning the World Series in 2016. He is now on the MLB coaching clock.
It gets worse…when I got downstairs this morning and looked at the outdoor thermometer it said 26 degrees! While I am ready for it to be colder, I am not ready for sub-freezing temps. The weather app says the high for today is ex... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/10/it-gets-worsewhen-i-got.html
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It gets worse…when I got downstairs this morning and looked at the outdoor thermometer it said 26 degrees! While I am ready for it to be colder, I am not ready for sub-freezing temps. The weather app says the high for today is ex... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/10/it-gets-worsewhen-i-got.html
First now fall of the season and the chili is cooking.
November 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
First now fall of the season and the chili is cooking.
In a recent article for the New York Times, David Brooks writes that MAGA has taken ownership of what was once “radical left” ideas to challenge the cultural elite. Brooks writes:
"If you want a one-sentence description of where... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/08/in-a-recent-article-for.html
"If you want a one-sentence description of where... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/08/in-a-recent-article-for.html
November 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
In a recent article for the New York Times, David Brooks writes that MAGA has taken ownership of what was once “radical left” ideas to challenge the cultural elite. Brooks writes:
"If you want a one-sentence description of where... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/08/in-a-recent-article-for.html
"If you want a one-sentence description of where... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/08/in-a-recent-article-for.html
Manton says he made changes to the RSS feeds of this site. I am curious to see how that looks.
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Manton says he made changes to the RSS feeds of this site. I am curious to see how that looks.
I feel for Toronto Bluejay fans, upon return to Toronto needing to win one out of two games you had to feel good about your chances of winning the World Series. You came one out away, and cannot help but feel as though the tea... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/02/i-feel-for-toronto-bluejay.html
November 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I feel for Toronto Bluejay fans, upon return to Toronto needing to win one out of two games you had to feel good about your chances of winning the World Series. You came one out away, and cannot help but feel as though the tea... https://frankmcpherson.blog/2025/11/02/i-feel-for-toronto-bluejay.html