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Misc
Things I am currently working on: Reading: The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams Continuing to learn Procreate as a tool to work on
Educaction
May 12, 2022
Misc
The Masters program I participated in was obsolete the day I started it. 1 of the 12 classes was pertinent - Business Ethics. Innovation Hub podcast
Constriction and Compression
Apr 29, 2022
Misc
Lately, I feel like many things in life are suffering from constriction or compression. The action of making something narrower by pressure or of
We Should Have Workshopped That More
Nov 22, 2019
Misc
Tesla showed off the new Cybertruck boasting bulletproof glass - strong enough to stop a 9mm bullet. The window shattered when a weighted ball was
Chernobyl: Mini-Series on Hbo
Jun 6, 2019
Misc
If you haven’t had an opportunity to see this 5 part mini-series I highly recommend it. Its so accurate, in parts brutal and a great recreation of
Everyone Needs a Helping Hand or a Fin
May 21, 2019
Misc
I found this to be incredibly powerful. https://twitter.com/dodo/status/1130141064969560066
Marking Time the Right Way
Feb 9, 2015
Misc
Many people use January 1st as the date to measure their success from the previous year and make plans for the future year. Resolutions and changes
Lucky Me | Thomas Borowski
Mar 4, 2014
Misc
Thomas Borowski creator of the Groovboard and host of Think Make Sell podcast (and my co-host on The Makers Journal) was in a terrible accident last
Reboot
Jan 15, 2014
Misc
I am not a large proponent of New Years resolutions. Goals are good but I dont think they are mutually exclusive. During 2013 when writing for
Impressive iPad Finger Painting | Swissmiss
Jun 18, 2013
Misc
Three minutes so stop motion finger painting on an iPad mini that is stunning
Minimal Is Not (Necessarily) Frugal — First Today, Then Tomorrow
May 14, 2013
Misc
I saw this piece reposted from Nick Wynja about Minimal living from Randy Murray: I find that having less, but better made, more purposeful things
Shipping a Real Product
Apr 19, 2013
Misc
Great post pointed out by Nick at 37signals about shipping a real product. It details what Jon went through to create and launch spacedice.com
A Musicians Inspirational Story
Mar 15, 2013
Misc
I came across this link from Patrick Rhone’s blog. It is a speech from SXSW given by musician Dave Grohl. He tells the story of his inspiration
Ted Obsession
Mar 7, 2013
Misc
Continuing on with my TED obsession I saw this little video of small robots dancing. After reading the description I was not sure what to expect.
Creating With Wood
Mar 6, 2013
Misc & blocs
The other day I had a blocs customer ask me for a source of high quality wood covers for Apple TV. I quickly pointed them to Lazerwood Industires.
The Art of Asking: Amanda Palmer
Mar 5, 2013
Misc
A few weeks ago I finished reading Seth Godin’s “The Icarus Deception”. I truly loved the message behind this book. One of the examples in the books
A Craftsman Extreme
Mar 1, 2013
Misc
Jim Dalrymple pointed out the artist who was responsible for creating the artwork behind the cover of John Mayer’s album “Born and Raised”. I had
The Magic of Sugru | Swissmiss ⇢
Nov 29, 2012
Misc
This product video follows yesterdays post on the Fixers Manifest from Sugru. Clearly he loves his job ! I lvoe the companies tag line “The Future
Hurricane Sandy
Oct 29, 2012
Misc
Lighter than normal posting here as we prepare for Sandy’s arrival. Expecting to loose power soon. If you are in her path stay safe. Test
Patrickrhone / Journal
Oct 2, 2012
Misc
On his birthday (the same age I am) Patrick outlines beautifully 45 things he knows. There are so many good ones here I can’t pick one favorite -
A Sad Day for Cycling and a Good Man
Aug 24, 2012
Misc
As a former long distance cyclist and lover of the sport, the news today from the United States Anti-Doping Association (USADA) has me disgusted.
Making the Move
Jul 27, 2012
Misc
I have been using SquareSpace for some time now. I was part of the beta to test V6. The changes are very nice in terms of functionality with more
iGoogle to Be Discontinued
Jul 11, 2012
Misc
Google has some nice tools. They just don’t always work for me. I think it boils down to a trust issue. I am not crazy about being the product. One
Annoucing My Own SmartPhone
Jul 7, 2012
Misc
MG Seigler must have missed my announcement about the smartphone I am creating (since everyone is nowadays). Thats ok for now I guess - he covers
Mr. Mobile
Jul 3, 2012
Misc
This morning I walk into Starbucks for my quad Americano. Another man walks in behind me. He is in his mid thirties, very fit and dressed in shorts
Announcing Nothing
Jun 22, 2012
Misc
Is it me or does it seem odd that after the announcement of the Microsoft Surface the excitement I read most about is the integrated kickstand and
Feature Bloat vs. Graphics Bloat
Jun 13, 2012
Misc
Apple’s release of the new 15” Retina MacBook Pro by many has been called a thing of beauty. I have yet to see one and I am sure it will make my
Streaming New Music From iTunes
May 16, 2012
Misc
I am a music fan. There was a time not too long ago that I was buying 2–3 albums (digital downloads) a week. Before that it was CD and cassettes.
Three Strikes and Your Out
May 8, 2012
Misc
How long before we will be saying R.I.P RIM? In the last year RIM has made what I consider to be at three major errors. Play book with no email: If
Mexican Internet Provider Offers Free Wi-Fi Access in Exchange for Dog Poop
May 1, 2012
Misc
Here is an interesting way to recycle waste for energy. Even if it is really odd. The short video is in Spanish but worth viewing. I think my
Adam Lisagor’s AeroPress Tribute
Apr 27, 2012
Misc
Shawn posted this video from Adam about the Aeropress. I know he is a big fan. I also think this is the first step, as mentioned by John Gruber on
Marley
Apr 23, 2012
Misc
This weekend I had the opportunity to watch a new film called Marley about the life of Bob Marley. As a fan of reggae I have seen quite a few short
Idiot Statement of the Day
Apr 20, 2012
Misc
Rush Limbaugh Says Obama’s Minions Hacked Siri: Rush Limbaugh’s iPhone 4S has been hacked. Maybe it’s Obama, maybe it’s those pesky Anonymous guys,
Cantilever Shelf
Apr 18, 2012
Misc
I liked this a lot - very reminiscent of the Sapien bookcase. Sapien Book case cantilever shelf: This staggered shelf by Seth Ellsworth gives you
Violated Trust
Apr 18, 2012
Misc
Everyone has trusted people and sources in their life they go for information. A recommendation by a friend, a family member etc. You seek out
Keys to Running a Successful Web Site
Apr 12, 2012
Misc
John Gruber’s success plan for the web 3 Simple things: You need a fussy way to make coffee. Got to have a clicky keyboard. You must have a
What Is Worth Supporting?
Apr 10, 2012
Misc
Today there are so many causes worthy of being supported. Charities, community work family and friends all are great and really no brainers. But how
Press Pause Play
Sep 27, 2011
Misc
This weekend I had the chance to sit down and watch a great new documentary called Press Pause Play. It’s about making things in the digital age.The
Trimming My Feeds
Aug 30, 2011
Misc
A great post by Stephen about sites who post bogus stories and how they react after. Extortion & Jackassery Really? I can’t believe how low some
Voyeuristic Blogs
Aug 15, 2011
Misc
I am not sure why but I love looking at sites that show the things or where they work everyday. Sometimes they provide ideas for creativity -
Twitter With Seth Godin (Or My Minor Brush With Fame)
Mar 8, 2011
Misc
Last week marketing author Seth Godin and founder of the Domino Project in conjunction with Amazon had a hour long twitter session where he answered
In Search Of: Todo Apps
Mar 1, 2011
Misc
I admit it. I have failed more times using GTD then I care to admit. It was easier to quit smoking then get the process right. Though I think there