I just proved that DMARC settings on a domain will, in fact, block everything sent using that domain. Even Converkit newsletters that aren't actually sent from that domain.

Now, you don't have to waste a day, I did it for you :)


This is an important thinking pattern to examine. Because we know how this story ends …

(Image from this NYT’s article)


Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, this was how two presidential hopefuls behaved ... youtube.com/watch?v=AljrFHhSF2



I like a lot of things about Ryan Reynolds. My second favorite thing is his friendships with Rob McElhenney and Hugh Jackman. (First is his comedic acting talent.)

In a country swooning over toxic masculinity -- I appreciate men who openly love (and hug) their male friends.

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are the forefathers of this trend. Long may it continue.


We shall all sit under our own vines and under our own coconut trees ... and no one shall make us afraid.


This gives me chills. Biden watching this years ago ... then embracing the character demonstrated by Washington.

youtube.com/watch?v=uV4UpCq2az


This gives me chills. Biden watching this years ago … then embracing the character demonstrated by Washington.



So much geek fun


Join me tomorrow! A three-hour Learning Systems Thinking course on the O'Reilly platform. 1 - 4 pm Eastern.

You'll get a solid introduction ... and we have fun :)

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Today is the 4th day of my four-day holiday. I woke up with nothing to do. After a year of working every day (which I've enjoyed), I'm watching my brain and body unwind. And realizing that winding myself up was not the only option. I can (maybe) learn to rest in the midst of great effort.


Today is the 4th day of my four-day holiday. I woke up with nothing to do. After a year of working every day (which I’ve enjoyed), I’m watching my brain and body unwind. And realizing that winding myself up was not the only option. I can (maybe) learn to rest in the midst of great effort.


“The one who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find themselves in places no one has ever been before.” – Albert Einstein


As part of optimizing my writing workflow, I’ve set up Obsidian (where I write daily) to publish posts here. Using github.com/otaviocc/…


This is two books, Shards of Honor and Barrayar. I was desperately flailing around the internet, looking for something restful to read. Reddit threads said “this is my favorite series ever.” It’s not my favorite ever but a week later, I’m on the third book. Cordelia’s Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold 📚


And introducing Brad Pitt as Keith.


You’re so epic you’re practically a whole backlog. —my husband, being romantic


The final Early Release of my book is now available! You can get a sneak peek of the reviewed and copyedited version.

Important note: The Early Release does not include the best part: Sketchnotes of each chapter created by Lisa Maria Moritz. Preorder the print book here: amazon.com/Learning-Systems-Th

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