Having something to write before you sit down at a typewriter. Also, a cover of Penny Lane, Mozart visualized, Michael K Williams on choices, clothesline art, Maggie's link to AA all you can fly, and Steven Strogatz on the beauty of Math.

Should we only teach what is useful? Also Gerrymandering, roasted beans, reaching out if thinking of suicide, re-examining knots, COVID math, Maggie's link to Apple Blossom, and burnout.

Don't let lyrics interfere with the groove. Also, bread for people near me, a Queen ear worm, addressing languishing, on vodka, Maggie's link to Adventure Time tarot cards, and MacStories' review of iOS and iPadOS 15.

Thoughts on the eve of another birthday. Sunset on the lake, a dog playing, bike sketches, rewilding, Van Gogh's hate mail, Cory on FB, Maggie's link to dishwasher detergent, and Drew on the Mac software biz.