The 19th-century Midwest was, historian Jon Lauck argues, “the most advanced democratic society” the world had yet seen. It was inhabited by people born in the young republic, mostly farmers cultivating land so bountiful that, the saying was, if you planted a crowbar, nails would sprout overnight. …
Bernie Goldbach posted a photo: December 2022.
Bernie Goldbach posted a photo: Stochastic parroting
Bernie Goldbach posted a photo: Plus handwriting inspires deeper learning.
Bernie Goldbach posted a photo: Adorable chocolate-covered strawberries
Bernie Goldbach posted a photo: Aboard the Cork Train on Irish Rail.
Wondering why the average American doesn’t support the level of consumer protection given to passengers booking flights in Europe. Refunds following the Southwest debacle wouldn’t cover our family of four’s expenses if we were delayed during last week’s goat rope. …
We are more than cogs in the machine. Respect.
My fashionista daughter told me I need a shacket to enhance my layered look during winter months.
Pug found her Christmas present.
Bernie Goldbach posted a photo: Every year, I try to write End Notes that encapsulate the previous 12 months. And although I haven't been good at this task for most of my life, I feel resolute in 2022.
Bernie Goldbach posted a photo: Highly recommended boutique B&B.
Bernie Goldbach posted a photo: Flynn's of Termofeckin.
Bernie Goldbach posted a photo: Change the systems and that will change the results.
I enjoy clever historians who are also brilliant storytellers. Like Anna Keay reveals in her The Restless Republic 📚
Thanks to Elon, I believe social networks will enjoy more government oversight. And that includes the fediverse. mstdn.social/@sheilama…
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While watching Elon promise new features on the bird site, I’m reminded of 11 Laws of Software Estimation for Complex Work
Very very very happy to discover Readwise auto-threads conversations when the lead thread is input via Instapaper.
Before I verbalize a few resolutions, I’m reading a little bit of James Clear.
Bernie Goldbach posted a photo: Christmas Eve 2022
My relatives always get me socks for Christmas. I wish for wool but I get cheap socks. I’m thinking about holiday conversation starters involving woolen pleasures. The screencap is from a Documentally Newsletter.
Getting 100 Mbps WiFi from our quiet canteen with free coffee, donuts, and mince pies.
I will always remember a magnificent Christmas Caroling Session in church that occurred during the same time as the extended World Cup Final 2022. That global sporting event rewrote history.
Bernie Goldbach posted a photo: Work by Clark McGillis using Stable Diffusion.