TIL How Mechanical Mail Sorting Killed US Passenger Rail
Mail processing automation killed off mailcars…a major source of revenue for US passenger rail.
Mail processing automation killed off mailcars…a major source of revenue for US passenger rail.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Forest Ecology…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Digital Marketing…so far.
Scientific American updated their classic chart of mobility efficiency. A human on a bike is better than a fish in the water.
Here is the problem that I run into every 2 years. I’m sold on the idea that voting in every…
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Environmental Economics…so far.
Exhibit A for why the Web is still awesome -> How to share: 300 guides to help your community thrive
Black Rock Mountain State Park in Georgia has some of the best overlooks in the state. Looking south, you can see far off, almost all the way to Atlanta. And looking north, you can see Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. and into the Tennessee River Basin.
More prestige, Less Value. Good observation from -> The Inverse Law of Conference Speaking
I love the autumn light in Georgia, especially in city parks like Atlanta’s Grant Park.
Well-stated perspective -> The simplest, hardest way to “live like a local”
I got to visit Bunker Hill in Boston. Like so many other historical markers, especially in urban areas, it’s almost surreal to see the the spot that you hear about since childhood.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on the Future of Work…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Ancient Civilizations…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Environmental Philosophy…so far.
Red Top Mountain State Parks Beach has been recently renovated. It’s in a nice cove that is protected from boat traffic. It’s quite large with a very scenic area and a large beach area. Definitely a great amenity for a park with lots of trails, lots of cabins, and lots of other amenities.
This spot in Atlanta looks abandoned, industrial, and a bit of a wasteland but it is right at the intersection of MARTA and the Southside Beltline. Hopefully, over the next 20 years, it will become a hub of commercial activity and affordable housing.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on the American Civil War…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Historical Religious Conflicts…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Travel in Africa…so far.
A beautifully shot & beautifully told documentary about (IMHO) the world’s most beautiful bird.
The good ‘ole Internet is still out there. And there are still people trying to “rewild” it and promote it.
The Summer Shade Festival is one of the largest neighborhood festivals in Atlanta. It takes place in Grant Park in August every year. It’s always fun and well attended and very, very hot.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Personal Finance and Wealth Building…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Evolutionary Psychology…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Technology and Society…so far.
I absolutely love DK books. In a world of AI and infinite access to information, they are geniuses at keeping…
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Human Migration…so far.
Atlanta has a new largest city park at Westside Park. It surrounds a quarry which doubles as our emergency water supply.
How does a default WordPress install with the Kadence theme display a post with no title? Let’s see! I didn’t…
Though lionized by “free market conservatives”, the economist Friedrich Hayek wrote an incredible essay on “Why I Am Not a Conservative”.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Persuasive Communication…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on American Political Divisions…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Alternative Lifestyles…so far.
The best looking front yards have butterflies in them.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Economic Inequality…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Alternative Economic Systems…so far.
I took a hunt & learn class from the Georgia Dept of Natural Resources. I learned a lot – with 6 notable takeaways.
This view of one of Atlanta’s oldest factories is like a time machine in an otherwise fast-changing city.
A Roundup of My Favorite Ryan Holiday Books…so far.
Transcript Those deep-rooted beliefs about who we are and how we perceive ourselves in the world and where we place…
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Nordic Culture and Society…so far.
Excellent piece -> The Why of Substack
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Latin American History and Culture…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Real Estate Investment…so far.
It’s been a year since Jack Conte declared the Follower dead for creators. Now, it’s all about power laws, Lindy’s law, quantity, and finding a home base.
East Cowpen Trail affords some of the best views of the interior of the Cohutta Wilderness.
It had been loaded the evening before at our door, half a mile from the river, with potatoes and melons…
Here is a roundup of my favorite books about bears and wildlife (so far!). I hope you find something interesting…
National Birds of the World is a brilliant book that combines two of my favorite things – birds and human…
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Tea and Coffee Culture…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Economics and Psychology…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Self-Improvement…so far.
Atlanta’s city fabric is, to this day, defined by transportation systems. I love coming across views where multiple systems all cross each other. This picture is from Oakland Cemetery with a CSX rail line and MARTA rapid rail in the background.
I love this explainer -> What is the Fediverse & Social Web?
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Nature Writing…so far.
Check out Jittery Joe’s, Humboldt Coffee, and Dancing Goats…
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Solitude and Silence…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Human Geography…so far.
RSS has been the future that just won’t die for 25 years -> Curate your own newspaper with RSS by Molly White
Yeah….this is right on -> Optimizing Ourselves to Death by Nick Maggiulli
Excellent guide from someone who has done all the publishing -> Everything I Know about Self-Publishing by Kevin Kelly
Three threads on taking a bundle of opinions and making them real in a way.
Muscadines are highly underrated. They are really the only native grape to North America. I love that they grow so well in The South. They grow freely and everywhere in the forest, but they’re also cultivated like on this farm in middle Georgia.
Here is a roundup of my favorite alternative travel narratives (so far!). I hope you find something interesting & a…
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Information and Data…so far.
A Roundup of My Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection by Arthur Conan Doyle…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books Blending History and Travel…so far.
Ube is a fun cooking starch that’s popular in Southeast Asia. It is naturally purple and has excellent texture. I found an Indonesian brand at the Buford Highway Farmers Market outside of Atlanta in Doraville. The mix is a little bit rich, but it makes a really fun pancake.
Here is a roundup of my favorite Albert Camus’ existentialist novels (so far!). I hope you find something interesting &…
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Creative Problem-Solving…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on American History…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Design Thinking…so far.
I miss Turner Field, bu the view of Truist Park is still incredible, especially when the home team wins.
Here is a roundup of my favorite books from southern american literature (so far!). I hope you find something interesting…
A Roundup of My Favorite Richard Grant Travelogues…so far.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Travel in Europe…so far.
Rabun Bald is the second highest point in the state of Georgia. It’s also one of the wettest spots east of the Mississippi River. I also love it because unlike Brasstown Bald, which has a parking lot, a paved trail, and a visitor center on top, Rabun Bald has only the remains of a fire tower.
My cows are fascinating. They are such huge, docile animals. I now really understand why they were domesticated and are so valuable all around the world.
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Personal Productivity and Focus…so far.
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is an underrated collection of eleven short stories, published in 1893.
I always thought writing fast meant typing fast, but it’s more about clarifying thinking.
YES. YES. YES. -> We Live Like Royalty and Don’t Know It
Very provocative idea -> Short Videos as Digital Folklore by Andrey Mir and I think it’s right on. I also love the medieval carnival analogy.
One aspect about Mount Rainier National Park that I think gets taken for granted is that, because it is in such a remote, rugged area that the natural resources did not really get exploited by European settlers before it was named a national park.
I had to fly through Amsterdam Schaipole Airport on my way to India. and on approach you can clearly see how symmetrically the Dutch have divided up their country.
This photo is from June, and it’s amazing to me that there is still snow on mountains in Washington and around Mount Rainier at that time of year. The landscape is just the perfect stereotype of mountains, sky, trees. It’s all so epic with big sky and big views.
Kurobata Park is a public city park in the southeastern side of the city of Seattle. It absolutely blew me away with how well curated and maintained it was, in addition to its sheer size.
Kids biking might be fading, but can absolutely make a comeback -> A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
I’ve sold a bunch of websites over the past decade, with several different website brokers (mostly on the smaller end) and decided to document what I wish I’d known before getting into all this.
I’ve been buying, building, and selling digital properties for over a decade, and I’ve worked with numerous brokers throughout. Here is what I like specifically about Empire Flippers.
Discover 8 critical warning signs to avoid when hiring a website broker. After a decade of buying and selling digital properties, I’ve seen how the wrong broker can cost you thousands. Protect your investment with these essential red flags.
The Longmire Trail is a very family-friendly beautiful trail that winds around the Longmire Farm area. It goes past old cabins, wetlands, hot springs and has incredible views of both the Ramparts and Mount Rainier itself.
These flowers looked like some sort of azalea that surprised me when we got to visit Seattle. These were throughout the Japanese gardens at Kubota Park.
Ruby Beach is an absolute gem (pun!) in Olympic National Park. It is a beach for sure, but it’s also a beach that does not want humans around. It is incredibly rugged, blustery, and powerful. There’s no swimming, but just being on the beach around the massive beach logs, rocky outcrops, and sea spray is invigorating.
I love this view – even though it’s hard to truly capture without a lens on a proper camera.
The views coming off Mount Rainier in Mount Rainier National Park are almost absurd because they are so beautiful. It almost looks like a painting but it’s all real life.
Very interesting post – Dispatch from Disneyland – Cal Newport
Gell-Mann amnesia is where we recognize that the media reports inaccurately on topics we know well, yet trust their expertise…
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