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Link: The Great 78 Project 🎶

Linked April 14, 2023


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New queso fried chicken tacos 🌮

Pic posted April 14, 2023

Big thumbs up on these 2 for $6 specials @ Taco John’s


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🫡 The Steve Jobs Archive Book

Posted April 13, 2023

I linked to the “Make Something Wonderful” ebook published by the Steve Jobs Archive yesterday and just finished reading it today. I posted on Mastodon about Steve having a Lee Oskar harmonica, but here are a few other brief thoughts:

  • Kinda forgot I was at the infamous Bill Gates keynote at MacWorld Boston 1997 – would’ve been wild if I was in that old video crowd shot.
  • Also forgot how big a role he played at Pixar (and that he became Disney’s largest shareholder).
  • Love the stack of Bob Dylan CDs (and the references to the Beatles).
  • So many great quotes and leadership tips – he really had a huge impact on my working life (and technology beliefs).
  • “Life is short; don’t waste it. Tell the truth. Technology should enhance human creativity. Process matters. Beauty matters. Details matter.”
  • The Think Different “crazy ones” ad copy still gives me the chills.

Just a lovely production by Ive’s design firm LoveFrom – well worth the read.


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You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead…

— Two of Us

Quote posted April 13, 2023


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First attempt at outdoor running in 2023

Pic posted April 13, 2023

Very slow, and with a few walk breaks (and a bench or two), but Get in Gear is fast approaching


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Booni says “register for Afton”

Pic posted April 12, 2023

Not yet, Booni, not yet (but maybe after Get in Gear)


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Link: Make Something Wonderful 📖

Linked April 12, 2023


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Wellmania S1 ✅

Pic posted April 12, 2023

Can you really have a cliffhanger ending when S2 hasn’t been approved yet?


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Five mile hike @ Afton State Park

Pic posted April 12, 2023

Record high temp (85F), still pockets of snow here and there, LOTS of tree damage, passed a horse rider, heard loons calling, saw lots of ducks clustered on the river and could’ve taken some turns still at Afton Alps (if they had stayed open)


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Lunch @ Mee-Ka with CMK

Pic posted April 12, 2023

The katsu sando with fried egg and taro chips from Chef Vang in the old Mucci’s Minneapolis spot (RIP ❤️)


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The Coffee Factory

Pic posted April 11, 2023

All your beans come true at the Coffee Factory @TwoDots


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Scenes from the long ride today

Pic posted April 11, 2023

Twenty miles along the mighty Mississippi 🚴‍♂️


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RIP, last of the yard snow

Pic posted April 11, 2023

Yesterday the snow melted and the first robin appeared


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First ride of 2023 ✅

Pic posted April 10, 2023

It felt good to be out again (although my aerobic capacity needs to get better). Colby Lake still with a lot of ice, but melting fast


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🫡 The Orleans Casino, Las Vegas

Posted April 10, 2023

Whoa, they have four dates booked with Air Supply (two in May and two in September) *AND* they have a 24/7 Fuddruckers (!)


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🫡 TIL all about bike valves

Posted April 10, 2023

Schrader valves are the old “traditional” style, while Presta valves are the newer, thinner ones. Thought I needed these $6 adapters, but turns out my fancy bike pump works with both, as long as you loosen the Presta valve core first. Looking forward to riding in the warm weather this week…


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Phoebe’s Feathery Flip

Pic posted April 9, 2023

We fawned over Phoebe’s Feathery Flip! @TwoDots


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First look at the new big board

Pic posted April 9, 2023

Congrats to the Twins crew on all the new toys – looks great! ⚾️


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Easter Brunch @ Sand Creek 🐣

Pic posted April 9, 2023

Good quality and good value – h/t David Shama for the advice


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Late night, post-concert Perkins

Pic posted April 9, 2023

It’s been a while since we’ve done that – Roseville Perkins was packed


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Fun night with MK and Flea

Pic posted April 9, 2023

Red Hot Chili Peppers @ U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis


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Annual Masters.com kudos post

Pic posted April 8, 2023

The weather isn’t cooperating this year, but the website broadcast video production is as excellent as ever. Best there is in any sport or major event – bravo, team


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You know she got that look – part 396

Pic posted April 8, 2023

It’s a doge mania, I tells ya


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End of an era #GoodBye

Pic posted April 7, 2023

The @kingsbury Twitter account is NO MOR. The jackass cut off my last API today, so I’m now exclusive with Mastodon. See you on the other side…


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🫡 April 2023 Apple Updates

Posted April 7, 2023

macOS Ventura 13.3.1 ✅, iOS 16.4.1 ✅, iPadOS 16.4.1 ✅


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