Today was Memorial Day, the other federal holiday that recognises the sacrifices made by the armed forces. Later in the year, the nation commemorates Veterans Day, which focuses on those who served. Memorial Day is dedicated to those who died serving. You wouldn’t guess it though. What should be a solemn and respectful day has…

I have not one, but two ulcers, on my inner lip. What a pain. They make eating and drinking considerably less enjoyable, and while not contagious, are certainly an annoyance. Would not recommend.

Sleep is critical. I wouldn’t recommend skipping it. This week has been a lot of disruption, and a few late nights due to work. The end result is moving slower, making mistakes, and enjoying the work less. Get those Zs.

I am reading Thomas Keller’s cookbook, based on what he serves at his restaurant: the French Laundry. The interesting parts are not so much the recipes, but the essays in between. I just finished one where he explains why he prefers to serve multiple, small dishes. The idea is simple; diminishing returns apply to many…

You can talk a lot faster than you can write. That’s uncontroversial. The controversial bit is: Would talking, rather than typing make you a more productive person? That’s the thesis that Wispr is trying to answer. Wispr is a voice-to-text tool; just talk and Wispr will be able to turn those words into text on…

There is one week left of the Premier League, and after 22 years, including three consecutive second place finishes, Arsenal have been crowned champions. A month ago, it looked like it wasn’t going to happen. A bad run of form and a loss to perennial favourite Manchester City looked like (another) bottled season. But it…