If Malcolm Gladwell were still popular, he could write, "The Swedes' long history of catching food with fish hooks is what actually makes them so good at writing catchy hooks in pop music"

"Bluesky is boring."

Social media *should* be boring. Being algorithm and dopamine poisoned is bad, actually.

When your feed dries up for the day, that's your cue to go do something else until new stuff shows up later.

The Em Dash Responds to the AI Allegations ​
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the...

little kids are more like puppies than you think. I mean sure there's the feeding, cleaning, discipline etc etc but also have you considered both
- don't understand why they need shots
- like sticks
- tone of voice matters more than words
- you love them & they love you tadaa
- they bite

life comes at you fast

my new years resolution is 1920x1080, for anyone wondering

I have always loved public libraries, but having young children has exponentially increased my gratitude and sense of indebtedness to them. Our local library is such a huge part of our lives. The books, the programming, the very intentionally curated kids’ section. It’s all such a gift.