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gordonmeyer's blogGetting Sandy in my FaceGordon Meyer | Jan 20 2008For quite a while now, Tasks Jr has been my task management tool of choice. I switched to it from my own Tinderbox-based system after I decided that having access to my list from any ‘net-connected system was important to me. But now I’ve switched again. Over time, the aesthetics of Tasks Jr’s design, its limitations (which are resolved by the more advanced versions, I must admit), and the fact that a recent MySQL/PHP update at my web host caused problems made me think about finding another solution. read more » POSTED IN:
The Seed of MindfulnessGordon Meyer | Jan 8 2008Merlin’s Mindful Eating and Keeping Weight Off reminded me of the best tool I’ve found for prompting mindfulness in virtually any situation. It’s the Powerseed, and while it is marketed primarily for weight loss, it turns out to be a useful reminder/timer for virtually any activity where mindfulness is important. It’s a sleek, battery-powered pod about as big as the end of your thumb. It offers both visual and audible cues, and operates in a couple of different coaching modes. The basic idea is that it is a discreet coach that prompts you to “check-in” with yourself. It signals both short and long regular intervals, which are useful for being aware of time passing, as well as performing different routines are each mark. read more » POSTED IN:
The Great Keyboard Bath of 2007Gordon Meyer | Dec 11 2007A few months back I read Scott Machella’s story, via BoingBoing’s post, about cleaning a computer keyboard by putting it in the dishwasher. From the little bit I know about electronics, it rang true to me but I didn’t feel compelled to actually try it. At least, not at first. The thing about a dirty keyboard is that it’s only dirty if you notice it. I’m a touch-typer, so I rarely look down. But once the aforementioned articles caused me to examine my own keyboards, I was sorry that I looked. Yuck. Clearly, I had to do something about it. read more » POSTED IN:
Sciral Consistency update: Remember flexible tasksGordon Meyer | Nov 13 2007Sometimes surprises come from unexpected places. (Um, I guess that’s part of why they’re surprising.) Case in point, yesterday I opened Sciral Consistency as I’ve done several times a day for the last five years. This time, however, something happened that hasn’t occurred since sometime in 2005. A notification window announced that a new version of the application was available for downloading. read more » POSTED IN:
My fling with a Sony ReaderGordon Meyer | Nov 11 2007So there I was in Las Vegas, flush with cash and giddy with excitement. Seduced by the sleek lines, thin profile, and promised efficiency of the PRS-505. Call me “Sony Reader,” I imagined it purring, “and together we will travel the world.” It spoke to both the bibliophile and gadget hound that live deep within my soul. How could I resist? read more » POSTED IN:
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