My second word for 2023.

When people conspire to do good for each other. Also, Kevin Kelly "How will the miracle happen today", using Reminders to organize your to-dos, Booker Prize recommendations, Where are all the protest songs, 'remove before flight' tags from the Challenger, Maggie's link to Disney's most convincing illusion, and Batman testifies against ICE.

My first word for 2023.

How do we even wrap our heads around this assault on democracy? Also, the making of curling stones, a satisfying non-apology, women vs men in science research, resistance hats, Maggie's link to a guitarist who uses a ceiling fan for percussion, and Jeroen on being a Senior Developer in an AI World.

On turning the page and beginning a fresh chapter.

My third word for 2026 is "Attention". Also, AI small theater, a 3D effect, fake cold weather hacks for ICE agents, debunking the AI food delivery hoax, Maggie's link to how to prepare for Jeopardy and my link to a celebrity Jeopardy tale, and Peter Friese turns docc into a nice looking pdf.

On teaching an old elf new tricks.

My second word for 2026 is "Habit". Also, the trailer for "My Dog: The Paradox", move or don't, protesters' rights, the WELL's state of the world, Wegmans is watching, Maggie's link to a hair demonstration, and AlphaFold is reimplemented and open.

On feeling the pain of a corn flake and an English muffin.

My first word for 2026 is "Happiness". Also, What do you do for you, cool pictures from London Tube stations, iPhone typos might not be your fault, Pargin on the Just coffee, black meme, CPB shuts down, Maggie's link to shrimp having fun, and an essay I wrote on using pen and paper in the new year.

On closing my computer and taking out pen and paper.

On the importance of spinning yarns for me and you.

On deciding to make a fresh start every day. Also, a beginner's guide to strength training, F'ing Approachable Swift Concurrency, homemade sock assist, Brownie Mary, Progressive Congress, Maggie's link to a giant fat bear, and Soroush's talk on Color from NSSpain.

When "I really shouldn't" meets "But I really want to."

On looking back and looking ahead. Also, making Amaro at home, the Number of the year, New Yorker Magazine's archives, drawing tools, Maggie's link to Better Gift Saul, and FoxTrot (again) with Jasoneezer Scrooge.

As we look back at our day, there's rough and smooth - leave the rough parts in.

On creating the space that we all need. Also, Swiss sounds, the Escheresque browser game, Radiohead sings Santa, 3D printing airplane parts, Maggie's link to an Orchestral version of a FNAF viral fan song, and Eric's Exploring Uncut.