OK, trying out Dumbify and Social Focus. Here’s what’s made the initial cut to the widget/shortcut/launcher thing. Also giving Dark Mode a go for the first time.

Left the dock I had for now because I really use those and like them there.

We’ll see how this goes.


Last two retail locations I’ve visited, within minutes of each other, have beenn playing Jamiroquai on the overhead.

I believe the universe is trying too remind me how much I like them and should be listening to them more.

The universe is right.


NYC + College touring is no joke.


NYC Log 08.17.2024

  • Free day. Headed down to Cornelia Street so Bethany and Beatrix could take a photo on Taylor’s old block.
  • Enjoyed wandering the street market near there.
  • Had a late morning snack at Rice To Riches on Spring Street.
  • Headed to Century 21 in the financial district for some shopping.
  • Lots of other shopping too (way more looking than buying)
  • Afternoon coffee and snack at Conwell Coffee Hall.
  • Made it to @zbarocas shop Measure Twice which is lovely and you absolutely should visit if in the area and buy all the things.
  • Back to Brooklyn home base to call it an early evening and prepare for our ridiculously early flight back home.

NYC Log 08.16.2024

  • Wesleyan University tour
  • Grab and go lunch from Perk in Middleton, CT
  • Vassar Tour
  • Beer at Plan Bee Farm Brewery
  • Back to Brooklyn (Home base)
  • Dinner at Fandi Mata

Some pics from our trip so far…


NYC Log 08.15.2024

  • Fresh toasted bagel and black coffee on the way to the subway.
  • Fordham University tour.
  • Le Monde for lunch with friends Catherine and Miranda
  • Barnard Tour
  • Columbia Tour
  • Dessert at Sarafina (still full from lunch)
  • Great Gatsby at Broadway Theater

NYC Log 08.14.2024

  • Tour Sarah Lawrence College
  • Lunch at Haiku in Bronxville
  • Tour Hofstra University
  • Dinner at Mermaid Inn
  • Sleep No More

NYC Log 08.13.2024

  • Arrive, get rental car, drive to our friend Julie’s in Brooklyn.
  • Lunch with Julie at Hamilton’s
  • Take F train into Manhattan.
  • Tonight: Dinner at Gayle’s Broadway Rose then Water for Elephants.

Our traditional pre-trip selfie before boarding for NYC.