I’m really frustrated that there aren’t any current reviews of the Daylight Computer. $800 is a lot to spend on an unknown. I love the idea, but when the iPad mini is much less expensive & I already have a Onxy Boox…
https://daylightcomputer.com
"I’ve begun to see my moral consumer choices as mandates over preference. Do I want to see Amie and Lyndon at Botanist and Barrel in the spring? Then I need to visit their wine shop, and maybe bring a few extra bottles to Thanksgiving."
— Shopping Local in a Storm
https://readwise.io/reader/shared/01jdmd0jzjtgzgvrr128pwhqxs/
I don’t recall when I bought this book, but it was a really great read. Learned a lot about how English came to be. It really is an odd language! — Finished reading: Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue by John McWhorter 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9781592404940
So, Nashville folk: I noticed downtown this weekend the horse-drawn carriages for tourists were back. I could have sworn this got banned a few years back. What’s up with that? 🦞
The Dark Reality of Medical Aid in Dying — This is all so sad. Life is sacred and important from the womb until natural death. If you’re feeling sad, lonely, or like death is the only way out; call a priest. If you don’t know one locally, get with me.
https://overcast.fm/+AAfsApDK_r8
Good parenting advice from 1 Sam 2 this morning. Don’t be like Eli. Even when it’s easier to ignore, when your kids aren’t doing right, you need to address it. Looking the other way isn’t good for anyone!
Wow. Turns out people really feel a way about newspaper endorsements. — I must say, I’m a little shocked. I’ve never looked at them or paid them any mind. I didn’t realize it was a thing people cared about. 🤷♂️
Going to early vote this afternoon. Looking at my sample ballot and it’s pretty sad. Just to stick to a few basic Christian principles I have to do a write-in for president, leave US senate, US house, and TN house blank, and then vote for a local transportation initiative.
I watched my daughter’s ballet class yesterday and was really struck by the beauty and discipline. There’s something to be written about ballet’s connection to virtue and Christian holiness.
Hospitality is more than a fancy meal. It’s opening our lives to those less fortunate and letting them in. It’s not a one evening thing, but a lifestyle change.
This, my friends, is why you don’t let politicians select Bibles. No Bible includes the American founding documents. The Bible can — but shouldn’t — be printed along side those documents. And it can — God have mercy — be bound together with those documents. But, it never contains them. — Religion Clause: O... microblog.marmanold.com https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/10/05/this-my-friends.html
I’ve noticed (at least here in Nashville) that progressive clergy from denominations that traditionally haven’t worn clericals are suddenly wearing them. — I have a very strong “it’s a culture not a costume” reaction.
Our chickens aren’t smart (just now figuring out how to mostly get in the coop at night) and they don’t lay eggs. But, they have started attacking the squirrels that enter the yard and, for that, we are friends.
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I let the boy do a little widdling with my old pocket knife this weekend. Nerve-racking for me, but a huge confidence builder for him. He had a blast. And, really, the worst that could have happened was a cut on the arm or hand. A reminder to this millennial to step back from safety-ism.
Why do we homeschool? This. This was done unprompted by our daughter in her free time as a craft. Above all other benefits, our children are surroundeded by God’s Word daily. It is written upon their hearts. This is more important than anything.
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A beautiful discussion on Christianity. — 359 - John Vervaeke and Jordan Hall - Why Christianity? — The Symbolic World
https://overcast.fm/+AAwoHhj25Vk
It stinks that losing weight is so slow, but I have to admit I’m proud of these numbers. I’ve really been sticking to 10k and am seeing slow, but steady, progresss. 🚶♂️
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I won’t have time to watch until after work, but my $0.02 is that it’s cost and charge time. When we have a $25k car that can comfortably hold five people and can charge to 2-hours of Interstate drive-time in 10 minutes; we got something. 🚙 ⚡️
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Here’s the thing, for those without a suburban garage EVs are still impractical. Until we can reliably “fill up” an EV in less than ten minutes and can purchase an EV minivan for less than $45k it’s just not viable. — The EV evolution is going to take longer than we thought
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/1/24232206/ev-sales-slow-hybrid-phev-charging-ford-tesla
How a Southern, Anglican priest introduces the personal pronouns in German.
Formal you, plural you, and informal you are pretty darn easy to explain in this context!
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"not be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified, and manfully fight under his banner, against sin, the world, and the devil"
Saw this in an old prayer book this morning at Mass and was particularly convicted.
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I feel a way about AI. Not loving how it can take jobs away and how it could destroy art. But… it’s pretty cool that I can have my own walk-out music when I teach the kids German. youtu.be/whFmpPkV_…
https://youtu.be/whFmpPkV_iE?feature=shared
Watching Windows people use macOS is wild. Literally every window is used maximized. Such a different way of doing things from someone raised on a Macintosh!
Nearly two weeks in to my new goal of walking 10k steps each day on the under desk treadmill. Simple change and I’m already feeling the benefits. Great to get exercises in while working. 🚶♂️
Friends, let’s remember not to lose our minds this election season. Sin is real. Politics affects us all. But, Jesus is Lord. He reigns even now. None of this is as important as people want us to believe. 🇺🇸
Digital minimalism appeals to me, but I worry about how I’d interact in SmartPhone-requiring Nashville. Could I pay for parking? Could I open digital menus? Without iOS & Android could I fly with a digital ticket? How would I get into an NSC game? These are my worries.
The Daylight DC1 paired with a minimalist phone are looking more and more appealing to me. I’m realizing, however, that iMessage and Photos.app have their hold on me. Can I truly disconnect from desktop iMessage with wife & family? What is the value of the photos I’d miss?
https://daylightcomputer.com
I’m only two chapters in, but I’m feeling validated about how we’ve handled technology and screen time in our home. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 📚
https://micro.blog/books/9780593655030
Just finished watching the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Wow. Some odd bits at the front, but the lighting of the torch and Celine Dion were incredibly moving. Well done, France. 🇫🇷
I felt a little guilty starting a new book last night when quite a few others remain unfinished. But, then I remembered that I’m a grown man and can start a new book if I want to. It was a refreshing thirty minutes of reading before bed and I’m thankful for it.
Jesus is Lord. — God is sovereign over all creation and all time. He’s already written the victory over evil. Resting in God’s peace and living within His will is our task. Trusting in God’s faithfulness and love, knowing it’s not up to us, is indeed Good News!
Inside baseball here, but I’m a little surprised C4SO is going to elect a successor to +Hunter. I guess I just always assumed C4SO was an early effort at church planting that would eventually fade away as our regional(ish) dioceses got up and running.
Because I know all y’all come to me for your MLS hot takes. My observation of the NSC/Miami game.
It would appear that Miami thinks their team is named “Messi.” If I were a player on that team, I’d be a little annoyed. ⚽️
Every time I’m discouraged about church politics in the ACNA I check in on TEC and the UMC.
Let us not forget where we’ve been and what’s been accomplished. Semper reformanda, listen to the Spirit, etc., etc.
But, instead of debating women’s ordination we could be debating the Nicene Creed or polyamory. ... microblog.marmanold.com https://microblog.marmanold.com/2024/06/27/every-time-im.html
It was a weird COVID-tide delivery. I can’t believe Virginia’s been here for four years! Our family wouldn’t be complete without her. Happy Birthday little Gooseberry! 💚
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This was a helpful episode. I trust the Holy Spirit and our bishops. I will pray for ++Wood and our province. — #209: Stand Firm Reacts: Steve Wood Elected Archbishop
https://overcast.fm/+hNQSMxIdM
Curious: Anyone have recommendations for a book geared towards Western Christians (Anglicans, Lutherans, Romans) that faithfully explains the nuances of Eastern Orthodox theology?
"“Through the ongoing, dynamic relationship people have with God’s Holy Spirit, salvation and the Christian life should be thought of in more dynamic, relational ways, rather than static, irresistible ways that consider salvation a mere legal transaction and not as important as renewed fellowship with God.” (Don Thorsen, Calvin vs. Wesley)"
I decided to give Readwise Reader a try. Pricey, but I’ve been curiousious for a while. Thus far, it’s promising to have everything in one place on my Onyx Boox. We shall seee after I have a few reading sessions.
Looks like I’m in the market for a new read-it-later service. I don’t appreciate being forced into celebrating “Pride.” — What would the reactions be if a Jewish, Islamic, or Christian organization changed their app icon to celebrate something?
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