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The Roundup is a feature series of posts here on Notes from the Trail that focuses on news, insights, and content that are noteworthy.
This post is short and gassy. You’ll appreciate both.
Beginning in May 2022, I'll begin using Substack for my primary website and new content! Visit me there and subscribe for free or jump in as a Creative Supporter with a paid subscription. Why am I making the leap?
This 'Nuff Said entry highlights a Christmas movie you won't want to miss, a look at the Gen Z conspiracy theory that birds aren't real, exposure of big tech censorship, reflection on gay marriage and redefining words, and the importance of reading actual, real printed books.
I know, I know. You feel unworthy. I promise to remember all of you little people out there and ensure that you continue to save money by shopping at Walmart. However, one of my EOs will be to make sure the store is always well-stocked with Diet Cream Soda.
"When the light in most people's faces comes from the glow of the laptop, the smartphone, or the television screen, we are living in a Dark Age."
It's been a long time coming, but I said goodbye to Old Social Media last month. Crazily and curiously, I haven't missed them. Instead, a glorious quiet has descended where there was once mental noise.
Could the coronavirus become the catalyst for national educational reform?
Yes, I bought and sold an Apple Watch in 24 hours. You may remember when I did something similar with the iPhone X. Here's why Apple has missed the mark again.
A new digital life experiment is underway. I've downsized my phone to the smallest phone Apple has made in the last five years, and now I'm wearing a smart watch. And the watch isn't made by Apple... Which will become a regular part of my digital strategy going forward?