Thought: The energy of the Harris speech last night was that of Obama/2008. The message was closer to Reagan/1980.

It is now our turn to do what generations before us have done, guided by optimism and faith, to fight for this country we love, to fight for the ideals we cherish and to uphold the awesome responsibility that comes with the greatest privilege on Earth: the privilege and pride of being an American. So let’s get out there, let’s fight for it. Let’s get out there, let’s vote for it, and together, let us write the next great chapter in the most extraordinary story ever told.

Reminder: Donny Dictator and his team are butthurt they got no post convention bounce because Biden stepping aside sucked up that weekend’s news cycle.

You better believed they have something planned to try to do the same this weekend.

Beatrix’s first day of her junior year and I’m not quite sure how we got here so fast.

I’m often shocked as to how much I use Apple Maps for searching non-map dependent info. Basically, if I want to know any business hours or location, find a menu or their website, or get basic information about offerings and amenities, I use Maps.

Maps is far underrated for this use case.

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…