Finished reading: Sword & Citadel by Gene Wolfe continues a great series. I can’t understand how I lasted this long without reading these books. So many elements that are what I look for in a book: sci-fi, fantasy, and an unreliable narrator 📚

Came home to a mess of needles, ornaments, and water. Our Christmas tree fell over! George looked very nervous, as if I would blame him for it. The tree is back up and tied to the wall with some rope. Hopefully that fixes it

Why RSS matters

And yet, despite being everywhere, RSS is somehow invisible. It’s the plumbing of the web: essential, reliable, and routinely underestimated. Most people who consume news this way don’t know they’re using RSS, and a surprising number of people who work in media don’t know they’re dependent on it for much of their reach and many of their partnerships.

Inspired by Ben Werdmuller‘s post, I’ve recommitted to Reeder. I’ve moved all of my feeds, newsletters, YouTube subscriptions, and podcasts into the app to have one place to get everything. Reeder has a great, clean interface that integrates all of these sources well.

🎶 David Byrne’s Tiny Desk Concert is great fun

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