Haircut #2 Post-Isolation

Anyone who knows me knows that I like routine. And one of those routines, for many years now, has been a haircut every 2 weeks (occasionally slips to 3 around a holiday). Today was my second haircut post-isolation, meaning that I’m back to my normal schedule.

Why so often? Simple: it’s one less thing for me to think about.

I’ve learned (slowly) that the more things I can put on “default”, and not have to think about, the more I can focus on work, and other things in life. And for me, having my hair at virtually the same length at all times is one of those things. Is it minor? Sure. But I like never having to think about what my hair is going to look like. It’s always the same length, and I always do the same thing to it every morning.

Know a Little More

There’s a new podcast out from Tom Merritt, one of the hosts of Daily Tech News Show, entitled “Know a Little More“. Each episode is a short deep-dive into a specific topic (ex: 5G). I’ve been quite enjoying it, even as someone in the tech industry who has a general knowledge of most topics (or so I like to think).

Due in part to the recent announcements by Apple, there will be an ARM episode in the public feed in the next few days, which I highly recommend listening to as a quick overview. So… check it out!

Philosophy: Who Needs It

I have a habit of reading before bed. Sometimes I pick up a fantasy novel. Other times I read a cartoon, or something else that requires very little concentration. And sometimes, I challenge myself… as I did last night, when I started reading “Philosophy: Who Needs It” by Ayn Rand.

I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but after the first chapter, I already had a lot to think on. Favorite quotes/thoughts so far:

Things That Work: Firefox

I’ve used a number of different browsers over the years. In fact, I’ve used more browsers than I realized, once I started compiling idea for this post.

When I first started using computers, my primary browser was Internet Explorer. I don’t recall exactly what year this was, but it was prior to the advent of Firefox and Chrome. And for years, that’s what I used. I vaguely recall using Netscape Navigator, actually, at one point, but I don’t think it ever stuck.

A Lazy Saturday

Okay, so maybe the title isn’t 100% accurate… But I honestly don’t feel like I’ve accomplished that much today (so far). I’m ready to blog though, so… here it goes.

I started out this morning at 4a. After some coffee and reading, it was time for a short workout. I’ve been neglecting doing any substantial training recently, which annoys me, so I’m trying to get back into the habit. After that, time for breakfast, then getting ready for the day ahead.

Does the Mind Need a Break?

I’ve read many articles over the years emphasizing the importance of downtime, of relaxing, and sometimes “turning off your brain” (possibly my translation, but either way, definitely a phrase I’ve heard).

However, I ran across the following in the book “How to Live on 24 Hours a Day” by Arnold Bennett: “One of the chief things which my typical man has to learn is that the mental faculties are capable of continuous hard activity; they do not tire like an arm or a leg. All they want is change – not rest, except in sleep.”

Audio Tweets

I first heard this story yesterday, but didn’t read any of the details until today. Apparently, Twitter is going to allow users to record audio and then… tweet it. And in a throwback to the original 140 character limit, these can be 140 seconds long.

I checked, and I don’t have the feature yet. Which is fine, as I barely use Twitter at all, logging in only once every few weeks.