Apple’s “new” version of iWork is such a departure.

Ads and upselling within the app is not something I really expect from them.

Creator Studio doesn’t make sense to pay $130 a year when I only use Pages & Numbers.

Kindergarten daughter requested her picture with the Nex Playground, but insisted that it have its “eyepatch on.”

After Relationship Between Parent And Child Irreparably Broken, Math Homework Is Done - Babylon Bee

According to Jennifer Fromm, her husband and child just finished the 4.5 hour one-on-one ordeal of reducing fractions, a marathon challenge which has now destroyed any hope they might have had of a positive relationship with one another.

Swimming lessons for the kids and I’m poolside wrangling my email.

Tools make it possible.

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Where has the quarter-zip fleece been all my life?

It’s so easy to fall into a rut and forget to challenge the systems you put in place.

My work changed significantly six months ago, and I realized I was still doing things in the order that was optimized for the old work, not the new.

Day one, new plan.

Morning: Create; Afternoon: Administrate.

ChatGPT is better at .htaccess than I ever was.

The best part of the post-walk routine is the deep relaxation feeling when I finally sit down. Like laying down in bed after a really good day.

My brie game is strong.

Journalists Shocked To Be Laid Off From Obsolete Media Outlet That Loses $100 Million Annually - Babylon Bee

At publishing time, the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, admitted that he had forgotten that he owned it. “Seems like something I wouldn’t buy,” he said. “Really bad investment.”

Conquering the elements is a huge psychological boost.

It’s a whole different level when you look down and see evidence of yesterday’s work still there.

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I’ve been a stay-at-home dad for 12 years.

It amazes me when I’m out in a public setting, like a doctors office, with my whole crew and the women in that space feel the need to “help” me with my children.

I don’t think I telegraph a lack of confidence or cluelessness about how to shepherd children in public spaces, but the women are always ready to jump in and give it their all.

The most irritating thing is that they default to the tactics that they use, unnaturally loud and rapid speech, directed two grade levels below the child they address. All the while, countering my calm and clear attempts to get the child to do what we need.

I guess they missed the clue that these kids are used to responding to a different type of direction. That clue was when they walked into the room and all of us were seated quietly, reading our books.

Afternoon cold brew and Rosary while watching the snow fall outside.

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Toddler Review: The Slide Is A Stunning Thrill Ride Whose Delights Never Cease - Babylon Bee

Fortunately, the depths of joy found in a slide are such that they can never be fully plumbed. Each ride down is a universe of joy unto itself. The mysteries of the slide are indeed infinite. Did you know you can also climb up the slide?

It worked. ❄️

An evening knot tying project.

Europe Deploys Troops to Greenland in Message to Trump - WSJ

while a 13-person German Army reconnaissance team mobilized for a two-day deployment.

Spare a thought tonight for their families and loved ones who have to manage the separation during this deployment. Both of those missed breakfasts are going to be tough to get through emotionally.

European countries send military forces to Greenland amid Trump acquisition push

Germany deployed a reconnaissance team of 13 personnel, France sent 15 mountain specialists and Sweden, Norway and Britain sent three, two and one officers, respectively

34 whole troops? That kind of show of force is change the thinking in Washington, Beijing, AND Moscow.