Spent some time “Chatting with my highlights” in Readwise. I really like this feature. I have highlights from over 1000 books now so it’s really interesting to have a more focused knowledge base to ask questions from. This feature may alter which things I highlight in the future. 🧐
The Rest of the Daily Shots | February 16, 2025
Ever seen the inside a Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)?
The woody skeleton inside the saguaro gives a framework of interconnected, woody ribs that provide structural support, enabling the cactus to reach heights of up to 40–50 feet.
Finished reading: How to Get Filthy Rich In Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid 📚
Want to know if this book is for you? Read the first chapter, if you don’t connect with the writing style, not for you.
I really enjoyed it, the writing style is unique, the way the story is told is unique. I liked it, a lot.
The Challenge of Reading in the Digital Age
What’s unique about the number of books read?
Why do we track how many books we read? Why not count articles, magazines, or blog posts? Imagine an app that monitors every word you read and provides a total at the end of the year. Perhaps the next wave of AI-powered glasses will track not only how much we read but what we retain.
‘Your World Is Burning. Here’s What You Can Actually Do About It.’ 🔗 Joan Westenberg / joanwestenberg.com
You can doomscroll, or you can create.
You can rant, or you can build.
You can theorize, or you can act.
You can wish, or you can work.
The Rest of the Daily Shots | February 13, 2025
You can see the daily shot at 365Pixels.
More experimentation today. Not happy with anything, but learning has occurred. ☺️
The Rest of the Daily Shots | February 12, 2025
You can see the daily shot at 365Pixels.
Here are the others from the day I shot and had to choose from. Would you have picked a different one for your daily shot?
Inspired by @maique@social.lol, who posted some rainy-day windshield shots, I thought it was perfect that it was raining in BNA.
This is how we used to change a nose tire on the Twin Otter; this technique is probably frowned upon today 😆
I spent many hours working and flying on ol' 100AP; I miss that plane.
#oldschool #aviation #arcticmaintenance #twinotter
KIWIX - A User Report
I’ve seen this posted about Mastodon a lot, and then @amerpie posted about it yesterday, and I thought, why the heck not? Let’s check it out; I’ve got some time to kill.
So, yeah, this KIWIX is really cool. I’m not a Super Bowl kind of guy, so I downloaded Kiwix and then proceeded to download the entire Wikipedia, then iFixit, then Gutenberg. Sheesh, why not? I have a Synology with ample space, so why not lock some of this stuff in and have it on local storage?
🔗 How Your Thinking Changes at 60 | Andy’s Blog
Then you turn 60. And something shifts.
You stop caring about things that don’t matter.
You don’t need to prove yourself anymore.You don’t need permission.
You don’t waste time on people who drain your energy.You’ve seen enough trends, fads, and “next big things” to know they all pass.
And most importantly, you realize time is no longer on your side.
Carl Griffith’s 1847 Oregon Trail Sourdough Starter
Want a Sourdough Starter that’s been active since 1847? I can’t verify that the offer is still active, but we did it several years ago. Follow the directions exactly, or they won’t send it to you.
‘Source’ 🔗 Griffith / carlsfriends.net
Exposed to Light | 02 - Hippo Love by Unknown
Photographer: Unknown.
Camera: Unknown.
Title: Unknown; I’m calling it Hippo Love.
Link: Unknown.
I have two desktop screens. One’s background picture constantly changes; the other has this, which never changes. The love, care, and trust that this picture imparts makes me smile every day. I would love to know the background of this shot. I would love to talk to this man and find out about his relationship with this hippo. What is the hippo’s name? How long was he a part of this hippo’s life? Was this a daily ritual? How long did they sit there? Who took the picture?
I love the working-class feel of the picture. I had that lunch box for a while growing up. I love the tape on it. Mostly, I love the hippos' look of complete security and peace. No matter what was going on in this hippo’s life, at this moment, all was well with the world.
When I look at this picture first thing in the morning when the computer whirls to life and the screens pop on, all is right in my world, too.
This is not good. 😔 Nome was home for many years…
Breaking: Bering Air flight into Nome overdue with 10 aboard; search is on - Must Read Alaska
