Cory Doctorow has written (somewhere, I can’t find the actual post) about how his daily link blog also serves as a personal memory aid. Since the link lists are dated, it’s also a way to connect a date with one’s state of mind or activities at the time. Temporal context is an important dimension in…
Author: brmitf
If you don’t write it down you will lose it
I can’t really describe my nearly lifelong fascination with index cards. In the same way that a new sketchbook or journal has seemingly limitless potential, to me index cards are that – times ten. Ideas, drawings, notes left for someone in their absence, a bookmark, an impromptu calling card, a shopping list, a profound concept…
What I’m reading: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
This post may contain affiliate links. Since I decided my blog would be focused on creativity, I’ve been reading a lot about the topic. Big Magic was recommended by a youTuber recently, so I borrowed the audio book through my local library. This book feeds right into my search for creativity and lifelong learning. I…
Running a server is hard
I’d still rather not pay WordPress.com every month, when I can run this server for about $20 a year, but I’ve spent the last couple of weeks banging my head against email issues. So, sorry that I’ve been distracted. On the plus side, I’m almost ready for my first “what I’m reading” post. If it’s…
I tried SEO titling… it did not go well
The last couple of posts, I have tried writing titles that conform to SEO guidelines. I’m unsure if it’s made a difference as far as human readers are concerned, but it definitely seemed to attract spam bots. I think I may go back to my old way, which is typically to write titles as they…
Embracing Imperfection and Perseverance: Lessons from Abandoned Projects
As the year winds down, many of us find ourselves sifting through unfinished projects and forgotten logins. This year, I’ve realized that the biggest obstacle isn’t the tools I use, but my own perfectionism and tendency to jump from one idea to another. Yet, with each abandoned project, I’ve learned that perseverance often matters more than flawless execution.
Evolving with Technology: Tech Challenges and Life Lessons
I started working with computers slightly before the World Wide Web was a thing. I’ve tried to continue to keep up with the technology even though it isn’t my day job to do programming, design, or server admin. I’ve never really shied away from trying to learn technology. Even though website creation is so different…
My first “real” post was a dud
I finally posted something besides a test to my blog, and it wasn’t set up to email my subscribers, so you don’t know about it. If you’re interested, my post can be found if you click “Continue reading” below. And I’m thankful for all of you. Here are some puppies. Link to my post: Okay,…
Okay, I will see how this goes…
This is my first “real” post on the blog since moving to my own domain. Hopefully, you are seeing this because: 1. my subscriber import worked (it was done the old-fashioned way, adding you in using a hand-built import file) and 2. my email is working (this is my first time running email that wasn’t…
Please excuse the mess
I have imported my wordpress.com blog to my own domain here at meanwhileinthefuture.com. Please excuse the mess, I am experimenting with the look and feel. If you have any feedback, you can comment on this post. Thanks!