The search for joy
Things are over-happening. I've been wallowing. It's time to re-focus.
Tag: life
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Breaking News
I have two weeks off. In one of them I am not responsible for daytime childcare. What on EARTH will happen to me?
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Migrating to DB
I have a new job!
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The Great Office Move of 2024
I have just moved out of my old "proper office" and into a new garden studio. Here's why and how!
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High standards, low expectations
This phrase has been a huge change of mindset for me. Really transformative. And I'm much happier. Here's what I mean.
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New Clothes!
I don't buy many clothes. I don't like buying clothes. But I needed to buy clothes. And so I bought clothes. And it was fun!!
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Puzzles
Remember Wordle? I LOVE puzzles, and we've accumulated quite a few fun things to do each day as a family. We generally do some of these over the breakfast table. It's AMAZING that all this stuff exists and is so accessible. Here's our favourites.
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2024, self-improvement, and habits
I'm not a big end-of-year/start-of-year post guy. But 2023 did become rather chaotic, and I want to start 2024 with some energy and discipline. So... how?
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Quotes and Thoughts
There's a lot going on right now and I've been having a lot of thoughts about what is going on. In some cases I think I've expressed these thoughts well. In other cases, other people have expressed things that have helped me. Here are some quotes and thoughts...
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The View from the Bottom of the Pile
It seems upside-down, but sometimes when you're at the bottom of the pile, you can see a whole load more looking back up! And there's opportunities for programmers here.