Learning about minimalism, productivity and what makes us humans tick. I like marmite, bad dad jokes, and good coffee.
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no longer listening to podcasts
Something has been bugging me about podcasts for quite a while. I was getting a bit daunted by my ever increasing backlog of episodes, they were another visual cue of more things to-do.
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apple shortcut – quick add to apple notes
I use a shortcut to add to my daily note in apple notes all the time. Lets me capture my thoughts, lists and things my brain is bound to forget.
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hedging my social media position
In the old days there was twitter. I had a twitter account, found some funny people to follow and would get the best customer service from companies twitter accounts.
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autumn in the lake district
We have always tended to visit the Lake District at Easter or during the summer. This was our first visit in October and the autumn colors did not disappoint.
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an obsidian update
I discussed in an previous post that I would be trying to stick with obsidian for a whole year. I will admit that there has been some swapping between obsidian and apple notes, but I seem to be finally happy with the way obsidian is working.
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oh no, glasses
It has finally happened. I didn’t quite get to 50 years old and I’m having to wear glasses for reading and screen work as my eyes have finally given in.
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bullet journal as an antidote to screens
I have been using Microsoft Onenote for all notes for about 6 months, ditching the notebook and pen.
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upfest – bristol street art & graffiti festival
Went on a sunny trip into central Bristol to have a look at Upfest, the annual street art and graffiti festival.
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a week in the lake district
The Lake District National Park has been one of my happy places for a good number of years, here are some highlights from my recent visit.