For many reasons, I almost always wait many months to update to any OS. That said, I’m finding the direction of iPad OS compelling enough for me to consider installing it on my iPad mini 4.

Should I or hold off as normal? I welcome the thoughts of fellow nerds.


A little birdy (email) told me that one can get my favorite travel pants (or, trousers if you’re from the UK) can be had for only $60.00 if you use the code “NOMAD”. A great deal.


TFW: You leave your phone behind accidentally, and you experience a feeling of certain freedom, and you wonder why you don’t do it intentionally more often.


My 1907 Underwood No. 5 is writing letters today. It likes reasons to be used.

Would you like it to send you one?

Shoot me your address to patrick@patrickrhone.com today and it will.


I’m going to be in Ireland (North) at the end of August. I’m wondering if there’s a way I can order a SIM card ahead of time so I dont have to find a phone place once I arrive. Ideas and suggestions on that and anything else welcome.


Child’s Pose

A lessons of self acceptance from the kids in yoga class.

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The Thing About Stuff

It’s not about stuff, really. It’s about the stuff behind the stuff.

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Howmidoin?

A lesson we can learn from former NYC Mayor Ed Koch.

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What Do You Do?

I finally come up with the best answer I have to a question I’m often asked.

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It’s Never To Late

A story about a lunch I had with my friend Markus a couple of months ago and how he healed a wound I forgot was even there.

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