TIL How Mechanical Mail Sorting Killed US Passenger Rail
Mail processing automation killed off mailcars…a major source of revenue for US passenger rail.
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6+ Favorite Books on Forest Ecology (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Forest Ecology…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Digital Marketing (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Digital Marketing…so far.
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A Human on a Bicycle Is among the Most Efficient Forms of Travel in the Animal Kingdom
Scientific American updated their classic chart of mobility efficiency. A human on a bike is better than a fish in the water.
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Who I’m Voting For in the November 2025 Special & Municipal Elections in Atlanta, Georgia
Here is the problem that I run into every 2 years. I’m sold on the idea that voting in every…
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6+ Favorite Books on Environmental Economics (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Environmental Economics…so far.
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How to share: 300 guides to help your community thrive
Exhibit A for why the Web is still awesome -> How to share: 300 guides to help your community thrive
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Black Rock Mountain State Park Overlook
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.
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The Inverse Law of Conference Speaking – On my Om
More prestige, Less Value. Good observation from -> The Inverse Law of Conference Speaking
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Morning in Grant Park, Atlanta
I love the autumn light in Georgia, especially in city parks like Atlanta’s Grant Park.
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The simplest, hardest way to "live like a local"
Well-stated perspective -> The simplest, hardest way to “live like a local”
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Bunker Hill Monument in Boston, Massachusetts
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.
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6+ Favorite Books on the Future of Work (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on the Future of Work…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Ancient Civilizations (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Ancient Civilizations…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Environmental Philosophy (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Environmental Philosophy…so far.
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Beach at Red Top Mountain State Park
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.
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Murphy Ave in Atlanta
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.
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6+ Favorite Books on the American Civil War (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on the American Civil War…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Historical Religious Conflicts (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Historical Religious Conflicts…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Travel in Africa (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Travel in Africa…so far.
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Bird of Prey: A Documentary on Saving The Philippine Eagle
A beautifully shot & beautifully told documentary about (IMHO) the world’s most beautiful bird.
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5 People Rewilding the Internet
The good ‘ole Internet is still out there. And there are still people trying to “rewild” it and promote it.
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Grant Park’s Summer Shade Festival
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.
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6+ Favorite Books on Personal Finance and Wealth Building (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Personal Finance and Wealth Building…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Evolutionary Psychology (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Evolutionary Psychology…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Technology and Society (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Technology and Society…so far.
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Natural History by DK
I absolutely love DK books. In a world of AI and infinite access to information, they are geniuses at keeping…
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6+ Favorite Books on Human Migration (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Human Migration…so far.
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Atlanta’s New Westside Park
Atlanta has a new largest city park at Westside Park. It surrounds a quarry which doubles as our emergency water supply.
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How does a default WordPress install with the Kadence theme display a post with no title? Let’s see! I didn’t…
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Friedrich Hayek on Why He Wasn’t a Conservative
Though lionized by “free market conservatives”, the economist Friedrich Hayek wrote an incredible essay on “Why I Am Not a Conservative”.
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6+ Favorite Books on Persuasive Communication (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Persuasive Communication…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on American Political Divisions (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on American Political Divisions…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Alternative Lifestyles (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Alternative Lifestyles…so far.
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Better Than Lawns
The best looking front yards have butterflies in them.
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6+ Favorite Books on Economic Inequality (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Economic Inequality…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Alternative Economic Systems (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Alternative Economic Systems…so far.
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6 Notes From Taking a Deer Hunting Class
I took a hunt & learn class from the Georgia Dept of Natural Resources. I learned a lot – with 6 notable takeaways.
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Fulton Mill from Oakland Cemetery
This view of one of Atlanta’s oldest factories is like a time machine in an otherwise fast-changing city.
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6+ Favorite Ryan Holiday Books (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Ryan Holiday Books…so far.
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A Neuroscientist’s Guide To Reclaiming Your Brain
Transcript Those deep-rooted beliefs about who we are and how we perceive ourselves in the world and where we place…
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6+ Favorite Books on Nordic Culture and Society (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Nordic Culture and Society…so far.
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The Why of Substack by On my Om
Excellent piece -> The Why of Substack
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6+ Favorite Books on Latin American History and Culture (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Latin American History and Culture…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Real Estate Investment (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Real Estate Investment…so far.
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5 Effects of the Death of the Follower on Creators
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.
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Cohutta Wilderness from East Cowpen Trail
East Cowpen Trail affords some of the best views of the interior of the Cohutta Wilderness.
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How Henry David Thoreau Went Camping
It had been loaded the evening before at our door, half a mile from the river, with potatoes and melons…
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6+ Favorite Books About Bears and Wildlife (So Far!)
Here is a roundup of my favorite books about bears and wildlife (so far!). I hope you find something interesting…
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National Birds of the World by Ron Toft (plus my grades)
National Birds of the World is a brilliant book that combines two of my favorite things – birds and human…
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6+ Favorite Books on Tea and Coffee Culture (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Tea and Coffee Culture…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Economics and Psychology (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Economics and Psychology…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Self-Improvement (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Self-Improvement…so far.
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Trains Everywhere in Atlanta
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.
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What is the Fediverse & Social Web?
I love this explainer -> What is the Fediverse & Social Web?
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6+ Favorite Books on Nature Writing (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Nature Writing…so far.
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5 Best Independent Coffee Roasters That I’ve Ordered From (so far!)
Check out Jittery Joe’s, Humboldt Coffee, and Dancing Goats…
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6+ Favorite Books on Solitude and Silence (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Solitude and Silence…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Human Geography (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Human Geography…so far.
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Curate your own newspaper with RSS
RSS has been the future that just won’t die for 25 years -> Curate your own newspaper with RSS by Molly White
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Optimizing Ourselves to Death
Yeah….this is right on -> Optimizing Ourselves to Death by Nick Maggiulli
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Everything I Know about Self-Publishing by Kevin Kelly
Excellent guide from someone who has done all the publishing -> Everything I Know about Self-Publishing by Kevin Kelly
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Barack Obama on When To Speak Up & Stick With It
Three threads on taking a bundle of opinions and making them real in a way.
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Muscadine Farm at Southern Belle Farms
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.
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6+ Favorite Alternative Travel Narratives (So Far!)
Here is a roundup of my favorite alternative travel narratives (so far!). I hope you find something interesting & a…
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6+ Favorite Books on Information and Data (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Information and Data…so far.
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Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection by Arthur Conan Doyle
A Roundup of My Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection by Arthur Conan Doyle…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books Blending History and Travel (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books Blending History and Travel…so far.
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Pondon Ube Pancake
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.
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6+ Favorite Albert Camus’ Existentialist Novels (So Far!)
Here is a roundup of my favorite Albert Camus’ existentialist novels (so far!). I hope you find something interesting &…
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6+ Favorite Books on Creative Problem-Solving (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Creative Problem-Solving…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on American History (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on American History…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Design Thinking (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Design Thinking…so far.
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Baseball Never Gets Old
I miss Turner Field, bu the view of Truist Park is still incredible, especially when the home team wins.
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6+ Favorite Books from Southern American Literature (So Far!)
Here is a roundup of my favorite books from southern american literature (so far!). I hope you find something interesting…
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6+ Favorite Richard Grant Travelogues (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Richard Grant Travelogues…so far.
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6+ Favorite Books on Travel in Europe (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Travel in Europe…so far.
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North View from Rabun Bald
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.
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My Cows Just Chillin’
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.
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6+ Favorite Books on Personal Productivity and Focus (So Far!)
A Roundup of My Favorite Books on Personal Productivity and Focus…so far.
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Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is an underrated collection of eleven short stories, published in 1893.
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Writing Is Clarified Thinking
I always thought writing fast meant typing fast, but it’s more about clarifying thinking.
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We Live Like Royalty and Don’t Know It
YES. YES. YES. -> We Live Like Royalty and Don’t Know It
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Short Videos as Digital Folklore by Andrey Mir
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.
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Extra Tall Pine and Fir Trees in Mount Rainier National Park
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.
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The Netherlands’ Symmetry
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.
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The Nisqually River Valley of Mount Rainier National Park
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.
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Kubota Park in Seattle, Washington
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.
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A Classic Childhood Pastime (aka Biking in the Neighborhood) Is Fading
Kids biking might be fading, but can absolutely make a comeback -> A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
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10 Steps in the Empire Flippers Sales Process Explained
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.
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6 Ways Empire Flippers Beats Other Content Site Brokers
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.
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8 Red Flags to Watch for When Choosing a Website Broker
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.
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Walking on the Longmire Trail in Mount Rainier National Park
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.
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Summer Flowers in Seattle’s Kubota Park
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.
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Ruby Beach at Olympic National 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.
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Atlanta from Stone Mountain
I love this view – even though it’s hard to truly capture without a lens on a proper camera.
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View Westward from Mt Rainier
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.
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Dispatch from Disneyland – Cal Newport
Very interesting post – Dispatch from Disneyland – Cal Newport
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TIL about Gell-Mann amnesia
Gell-Mann amnesia is where we recognize that the media reports inaccurately on topics we know well, yet trust their expertise…
