Feb
03
What to Watch: Poker Face
Charlie ain’t no cop; but she can smell bullshit. A fun new mystery procedural show.
3 min read
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Apr
26
April Media
I share quick April media notes on The Batman, Slow Horses, Ken Burns, Apple TV+, and what I watched recently.
1 min read
Apr
22
Quick Thoughts on Severance
I finish Severance season one and think through its work-life mystery, minimalist structure, production, writing, and need for a rewatch.
1 min read
Nov
29
Hello World by Hannah Fry
I review Hannah Fry's Hello World and think through algorithms, humans, machines, and the choices shaping our future.
3 min read
Aug
31
Media Diet - Summer 2017
I record my summer 2017 media diet, from Game of Thrones and HBO to shows, books, and future writing ideas.
4 min read
Jun
22
Late to the party
I catch up on Downton Abbey and get pulled into its character development, pacing, and mystery.
May
15
Harry Styles
I listen to Harry Styles' debut album, surprised by the One Direction connection and pulled in by the music.
Feb
27
Revisiting The Kindle 2nd Generation
I revisit my second-generation Kindle while reading Deep Work, comparing e-ink, focus, highlighting, and iPad reading.
2 min read
Nov
19
Frosty Weather
I review Bespoke Post's Frost box, testing Gilded Age leather gloves during cold Kelowna walks and winter weather.
3 min read
Feb
21
Alto’s Adventure
I recommend Alto's Adventure, an iPhone snowboarding game with simple controls, shifting light, and a beautiful endless-runner feel.
1 min read
Dec
12
ProMixx Vortex Mixer
I review the ProMixx Vortex Mixer for protein shakes, workout recovery, portability, quiet mixing, and easier cleanup.
2 min read
Dec
10
A Film About Coffee
I review A Film About Coffee, following farmers, roasters, baristas, and the complex work behind a great cup.
2 min read
Nov
13
Virunga - Documentary Film
I review Virunga, the Netflix documentary about Congo's national park, mountain gorillas, oil interests, rangers, and regional conflict.
3 min read
Jun
01
Blue Bottle Coffee Review
I review Blue Bottle Coffee after the Tonx transition, sharing subscription details, flavour variety, and why it works for me in Canada.
11 min read
Nov
12
Skyfall- A Play with Shadows
I review Skyfall through Adele's theme, Bond action, shadows, silhouettes, Tennyson, and the film's careful use of light.
3 min read