Archive: 2023-08
Week 138: Internot
I started writing this on Monday, but it’s still late this week.
Week 137: Some abstract idea of serious film-making
Week 136: New eyes
My new glasses and prescription sunglasses were ready, as were L—’s glasses, so we cycled up to the Barbican to pick them up on Saturday morning. Being able to see is expensive, but useful. I’ve only had prescription sunglasses once before, and I made the mistake of choosing very dark lenses. That was absolutely terrifying when I drove into a multi-storey car park. This time, I went for a fairly light 75% tint, which is more reasonable and doesn’t render me totally blind if I wear them indoors.
DIY USB MIDI footswitch mark II
In 2020, I made a Teensy-based USB MIDI footswitch for controlling my MPC One.
Caught with their data breeches down
All our data has been exfiltrated by hackers, every one of the the forty-odd million adults registered to vote in the UK – which, may I remind you, we have to do by law – and the Electoral Commission’s response is not good enough.
Week 135: The vineyards of England
I went for a walk on Thursday, following a Saturday Walkers Club route from Effingham Junction to Westhumble. It was mild and cloudy, so quite pleasant weather for a walk, but I came to regret my choice to wear shorts when navigating some of the nettle-overgrown parts of the route.