RISD in age of just-in-time software and a Jacquard loom must be a wild ride.

Quin is enchanted by 3D printing; excited to see what she will build with just-in-time software for kids. Maybe I need to get her a phone.

My daughter (4.5 yo) watching the Olympics with mom: "The boys are able to do the same things girls do."

Two months of on/off travel closed with a week+ in the UK for a workshop I have been planning for 6 months. Success! And exhaustion. Crashed every day since returning Saturday. Stoked for next steps and to finally ge back in the water.

May 20, 1993, Rocky Point Palladium (Warwick, RI), @SacredReich / @Pantera; Wicked. Sacred Reich performed a brilliant version of "War Pigs," almost positive Pantera performed "Planet Caravan." That performance of "War Pigs" has lingered in my ears for 32 years.

Quin spent last week in CHI with Kristine and her family. Picked them up from SFO yesterday. Quin's first request: "Can we go to my library?" We did (along with her favorite bakery).

Lovely pre-sunrise drive up to Bolinas. Perfect conditions in the water. All breaks on fire. Somehow, I broke my middle toe while walking on the beach back to the car.

Using AI chat to develop a book for Quin. The process of developing prompts for image generation stoked my writing in unexpected ways. How the story/narrative is evolving is more whimsical and rich than my original outline.

Early morning ride up to Point Reyes Lighthouse for Quin's first experience at such a space. Hearing how the newly formed federal government managed lighthouses and their light signatures as an early act was a treat. Badger dens were a bonus. Time well spent thanks to a 4yo.

Fatherhood is driving to preschool dropoff while listening to Gang Starr...Full Clip compilation. Things may change in the next few hours, but Full Clip has been in rotation this morning.

Closing a Sunday that included bumping Stereolab's Emperor Tomato Ketchup to/from Home Depot.

Traditional media has always prayed on the misfortune of everyday people during disasters. Their troubles attract attention and advertising dollars. The storytelling emerging from LA-based photographers at this moment is incredible.

Candy Land is not a game of strategy. Performance of any player is determined by the shuffle. For a 3yo, this is perfect. Quin is learning order, rules, and structure of play. She is developing a sense of player etiquette. Surprisingly, she has not requested candy.

If my name (or any other name) is captured in an app's account settings, that app should not flag it for a misspelled word. Maybe this is the year...

Been able to step away from work for a week. I cannot stop thinking about a query I have been composing in my imagination. Unsure why.

Quin attended her first ballet performance today. She loved it: dancing, costumes, and live music. We took a Waymo home. "I do not want my old car anymore." Mainly because of the featured kid music channel.

New designer from PVD on the team. Me: "Have you dined at @nicksonbroadway?" Her: [Smile widens] "Yes! The best breakfast in Providence. I love their breakfast! "

Quin took to Moana early. Besides her inheritance through the dynasty, the film is fantastic and empowering. Quin watched Frozen for the first time recently; rubbish. Needing a prince? Still? Moana broke that cycle. Of note: Quin loves the Kakamora; she is a fan of Super Villans!

As a father of a 3-year-old, the votes I cast at a national level were influenced by which administration's band of wonks would develop a deep farm team for a future judiciary—one that favors the world Quin will grow up in. SF voting is special; it is in the garages of neighbors.

Thunder and thunderstorms are two weather events I miss from CHI. (Keep the snow and cold.) Last night, a deep rumble that could have been thunder or a plane looping at low altitude was present for some time. I sat there listening.