The Experiments in Having No Head series in Waking Up from Richard Lang are great. So, I’m glad to see new sessions added

I still really like my iPhone 13 mini. My only challenge is with battery life, since the mini size necessarily means a smaller battery. Now that I have a separate work phone, I’m experimenting with my personal phone automatically enabling low battery mode when switching to my work focus. Now I consistently have battery throughout the day, whereas before I needed a top up in the early evening.

The YouTube algorithm pulled me into a stream of Apple Watch Ultra videos that I was too tired to resist. This one from Brian Talbot resonated the most with me. It isn’t about the specs and features; it’s about the freedom

🏃‍♂️ 8 minute zone 3 repeats on today’s run. Feels like summer out there

A scenic waterfront area features a rocky shoreline and dense trees, with a fitness app overlay displaying running statistics.

🏃‍♂️ Back on a track for this morning’s run. I’ve been away from speed work for too long.

A running app screenshot shows a track path bordered by green trees under a clear sky.

Finished reading: I enjoyed the rich detail of The Witness for the Dead by Katherine Addison. I think you need to have liked The Goblin Emperor (which I did) to appreciate this one though📚

📺 Sunny (2024) - ★★★☆☆

Sunny poster

The first half was okay and then kind of falls apart. Although not a surprise, the last scene was unnecessary

I really like the idea of the unified inbox in the new Reeder and for $1/month I’m very happy to try it out in practice

We said goodbye to Lucy today. She was a good dog, great companion, and will be missed 😢

A black dog with a blue collar stands on a sandy shore near a lake with wooden docks and boats.Two people are sitting on the floor with a black dog between them.A black dog and a golden puppy are sitting on a wooden deck, both looking up with open mouths.A black dog is lying on a wooden dock by a lake, with a rope nearby and trees and a slide visible in the background.A black Labrador puppy is sitting on the grass in a backyard.Two children are sitting together, smiling, and holding a black puppy.

George did not appreciate the short-lived experiment with a life jacket

A wet puppy wearing an orange life jacket sits on the sand near a log.

Going to be tough to leave

A tranquil lake reflects a vibrant sunset sky with silhouetted trees and a small dock.

Coming to the end of a great vacation

A tranquil lake reflects the colorful sunset sky and surrounding trees, with a small dock floating in the water.

Finished reading: The Long War by Stephen Baxter is okay. Not nearly as interesting as the first book in the series and has a rather meandering plot 📚

Finished reading: I mostly enjoyed The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz. Great world building across thousands of years and interesting ideas. The middle third dragged a bit though 📚

🏃‍♂️ Coming across this World War 1 monument, seemingly in the middle of nowhere while running on a country road, was a good reminder of the sacrifices people have made for us

A stone monument with inscriptions stands within an archway, surrounded by a grassy area and trees, while a running app overlay displays workout details.

🎵 Although more cheerful than the last few albums, Wild God by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds is still steeped in spiritual yearning

Wild God - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds poster

Finished reading: A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers is delightful. The Monk and Robot series is fun. Sort of like a mirror universe Murderbot📚

Finished reading: The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker is richly detailed with interesting characters and intriguing plot. A nice sequel to The Golem and the Jinni 📚

🏃‍♂️ I find it easier to keep good form at faster paces. So, practicing staying tall at a more moderate pace

A workout tracking screen displaying a running distance of 19.65 km, time of 1 hour 49 minutes, and an average pace of 5'32"/km, with a scenic background of trees and a partially cloudy sky.

🏃‍♂️ Inspired by finishing The Lost Art of Running to pay attention to my form. For this run I focused on running tall and looking forward. Tough to maintain on the hills

A winding road flanked by lush greenery is shown on a running app screen, displaying a run distance of 10.1 km, a time of 51 minutes, and an average pace of 5'01"/km.