I’m doing my annual re-watch of Lord of the Rings. Am I assingning characters to my buddies in the group chat?
Yes, yes I am.
“It is good to celebrate a simple life.” - Bilbo Baggins
I’m convinced if we were more curious, we would be more kind. #BeCurious
Weigh in Wednesday: September 22, 2025 - 259.9 November 19, 2025 - 244.3
One week loss: .3 Net loss: 15.6 Still to go: 49.4
This week’s loss was not what I’d like. I’m still way ahead of ahead schedule. I was not as disciplined in the kitchen this week as Injeed to be. #195by50
I don’t care what the topic or issue is but I am becoming convinced that those who are absolutely convinced that they have all the right answers likely know the least about a given topic.
And yes, the irony in the above statement is well noted. 😂
I’m convinced the most important workout of the week is the one for the day of the week it is. #195by50
This is fascinating stuff put together by @ayjay on Dorothy L Sayers and W.H. Auden in their treatment of the Christ story.
Read it here: WHA and DLS
I just saw the new Studio plan from Micro.Blog…
Color me very interested…
Lives Hidden with Christ - Appearance
You can listen to the full audio of the message here: Lives Hidden With Christ - Appearance
How do you really know that you are walking with Jesus? How do you know that you are truly saved and following the narrow path? This is a hard, essential question.
For many of us, the answer we grew up with was a list of rules—explicit or implied. Don’t dance, don’t drink, don’t chew, and definitely don’t associate with those who do. We internalize these boundaries, believing that obedience to the rules equals authentic Christianity.
My father-in-law often tells a story about a preacher who made him feel that everything he enjoyed—playing cards, having an occasional drink, even slipping up and saying a bad word—was a sin. The message was clear: if you were having any fun, you couldn’t be a true Christian.
We crave assurance. We want to know that we are following Christ’s way, and to get that feeling of security, we create rules.
I collect social accounts to follow like some people collect baseball cards. I think this afternoon I will be cleansing the follow list to mutual follows.
I just got this in the mail today! I am excited to dive in. It promises to be one of the better books I will read this year.
Want to read: The Vision of Ephesians by N. T. Wright 📚
A perfect fall day in Michigan!
“No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.” - Virginia Woolf
I just finished this series and it was fantastic. It feels like the Tech version of Scrubs. I enjoyed it immensely!
Watched: Silicon Valley Season 6 🍿