I like the new calendar view of my books in micro.blog. My vacation in August is certainly distinct

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I think what’s missing is the obsession, the sense of wonder that made those expeditions feel like cultural events rather than technical exercises. The instruments around me in the gallery made this contrast sharp. The telescopes and clocks of the 18th century were made of warm brass and wood, etched with flourishes and gilded corners that served no functional purpose except to be beautiful. Today’s instruments are made of cold steel and glass, efficient and practical. Perhaps that’s progress, but perhaps it’s also part of what we’ve lost – the sense that science can be an object of beauty in itself, not just a tool for achieving results.

🚴 Air quality still isn’t great. So, back to Watopia in the basement

Getting apocalyptic out here

A smartwatch displays an AQHI (Air Quality Health Index) of 9, indicating a high health risk.Tall skyscrapers with prominent signs for Scotiabank Arena and TELUS stand under an orange-tinted sky, likely due to atmospheric conditions.

Finished reading: Storm of Locusts by Rebecca Roanhorse is a fun sequel to Trail of Lightning 📚

Watched: I enjoyed Star City as a sort of cold-war thriller to the For All Mankind series 📺

The addition of a watch app in the Finalist beta really elevates the app for me. Having access to essential calendar and task data from my wrist, while leaving the phone tucked away, is very helpful. Of course, I can get that via the default Apple apps. I prefer Finalist’s approach

Finished reading: Lake of Darkness by Adam Roberts has an intriguing premise – a voice emanating from a black hole – that didn’t quite pay off for me. The theology of the ending seemed too contrived 📚

🏃‍♂️ Found a nice trail while visiting Orillia

Spotted at a friend’s house

Charlie Brown and Snoopy sit on a dock by the water, having a reflective conversation about life and death.

🏃‍♂️ Soggy run this morning

🏃‍♂️ Soggy run this morning

I endorse The Line’s proposal to convert our half of the Gordie Howe Bridge into an open air festival 🇨🇦

Finished reading: Mona Lisa Overdrive by William Gibson is a good ending to a great trilogy 📚

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day!

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day!

George is keen on his pride bone 🏳️‍🌈

Golden retriever holding a rainbow chew toy in it’s mouth

Woodbine Beach Park. 📍

Father’s Day Ribfest

🏊‍♂️🚴🏃‍♂️ The Guelph Lake Olympic Triathlon was great fun, though challenging. Big thanks to my daughter for her expert race crewing.

A map displays the route of the Guelph Lake Olympic Triathlon covering 46.43 km in 2 hours and 44 minutes with 2,581 kcal burned, passing through locations like Armstrong Mills and Speedsid, along with the date Sat, Jun 20.

🏊‍♂️🚴🏃‍♂️ Packing for the Guelph Lake triathlon. I’m excited to try a new course

A collection of triathlon gear including a helmet, cycling shoes, running shoes, water bottles, nutrition gels, sunglasses, a cycling computer, swim goggles, and a backpack is arranged on a wooden table.

Finished reading: Hostages to Fortune by Peter C Newman really helped me better appreciate the role that the Loyalists had in shaping Canada. Much more extensive than I recall from my history lessons in school 📚

RBC Amphitheatre. 📍

🎶 Bleachers know how to put on a great show