My primary work is as a freelance WordPress developer. The current, uh, economic uncertainties here in the US have led to a few canceled or...

My primary work is as a freelance WordPress developer. The current, uh, economic uncertainties here in the US have led to a few canceled or delayed projects.

So, I have some near-term availability if anyone needs some WordPress expertise. Here’s my website to learn more: byjohnchandler.com

Gently squeezing the non-stem end to start peeling a banana remains the most useful thing I’ve learned from the internet.

Gently squeezing the non-stem end to start peeling a banana remains the most useful thing I’ve learned from the internet.

Finished reading: Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell 📚 I listened to the audiobook – it’s not often I would say...

Finished reading: Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell 📚

I listened to the audiobook – it’s not often I would say this, but I’m glad I chose the audiobook over reading it. It’s produced like a longform podcast – almost makes me wonder if he had the audiobook in mind first.

I posted a new video this week: The most important lesson I’ve learned from 20 years of journaling Sitting in a room alone talking to...

I posted a new video this week: The most important lesson I’ve learned from 20 years of journaling

Sitting in a room alone talking to a camera is new for me, but enjoying the process enough that the awkwardness of that is quickly going away.

Where is the AI agent that can bypass website challenges to prove I’m a human?

Where is the AI agent that can bypass website challenges to prove I’m a human?

Regardless of your interest level in watching that big sporting event on Sunday, you should at least be making plans to have all the proper...

Regardless of your interest level in watching that big sporting event on Sunday, you should at least be making plans to have all the proper ingredients for chili.

I made another video: Three simple values to shape your life in 2025 Based on the title, you might infer that I hoped to post this a few...

I made another video: Three simple values to shape your life in 2025

Based on the title, you might infer that I hoped to post this a few weeks ago. You might be right. But I think there’s still helpful stuff in here, if I may say so myself.

That thing where you let an old unused domain expire, forgetting that you had used it for linking to the audio files server for your retired...

That thing where you let an old unused domain expire, forgetting that you had used it for linking to the audio files server for your retired podcast.

Currently experiencing a V60 renaissance

Currently experiencing a V60 renaissance

Pleasantly surprised by how well an iPad works now plugged into an external USB-C monitor. I have a great little focused work set up that I...

Pleasantly surprised by how well an iPad works now plugged into an external USB-C monitor. I have a great little focused work set up that I look forward to using for a little while every morning.

I made a video: How to Plan a Personal Retreat Day I’m starting to explore YouTube as an outlet to share some of the things I’m learning...

I made a video: How to Plan a Personal Retreat Day

I’m starting to explore YouTube as an outlet to share some of the things I’m learning and thinking about. I’d be glad for any feedback you are willing to share. I’d also be glad for likes and subscribers and such.

Salieri was driven to madness by his envy of the musical talents of another. For me, it will be cable management.

Salieri was driven to madness by his envy of the musical talents of another.

For me, it will be cable management.

Finished reading: An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong 📚 Very interesting! Listened as an...

Finished reading: An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong 📚

Very interesting! Listened as an audiobook. I often miss too much with audio, but this one felt just about right. I think reading it would have felt like too much detail to maintain my focus.

NYT: The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone I resonate so so much with everything written in this.

NYT: The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone

I resonate so so much with everything written in this.

I’ve switched from Goodnotes to the Apple notes app for handwritten note-taking on my iPad. The way it cleans up my scrawls is...

I’ve switched from Goodnotes to the Apple notes app for handwritten note-taking on my iPad. The way it cleans up my scrawls is actually really helpful.

After almost 15 years, MacSparky posted a sequel today to my original iPad home screen post.

After almost 15 years, MacSparky posted a sequel today to my original iPad home screen post.

I fancy myself a bit of a planner, but I find myself heading into Election Day without any salsa in the house to calm my concerns.

I fancy myself a bit of a planner, but I find myself heading into Election Day without any salsa in the house to calm my concerns.

Finished reading: How to Know a Person by David Brooks 📚 I’ve found value in each of Brooks' books, but this one is a stand out. No...

Finished reading: How to Know a Person by David Brooks 📚

I’ve found value in each of Brooks' books, but this one is a stand out. No question it will be one of my top books read this year, and will often be recommended to others.

I would dress up as the Grinch for Halloween, but I’m kind of a grinch about Halloween.

I would dress up as the Grinch for Halloween, but I’m kind of a grinch about Halloween.

First play of Twilight Struggle with my son.

First play of Twilight Struggle with my son.

Relaunched my personal site this week to serve as a simple marketing page for my freelance WordPress work: byjohnchandler.com. The previous...

Relaunched my personal site this week to serve as a simple marketing page for my freelance WordPress work: byjohnchandler.com. The previous one was woefully neglected and didn’t help me look very competent.

Be glad to hear from you if you need some WordPress work, or might know someone looking.

Finished reading: Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson 📚 Really enjoyed the audiobook – a good survey of how we got the...

Finished reading: Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson 📚

Really enjoyed the audiobook – a good survey of how we got the current political landscape in the US.

I’m enjoying re-reading Sacred Fire, by Ronald Rolheiser, to prepare for an online book club I’m hosting next month. If the...

I’m enjoying re-reading Sacred Fire, by Ronald Rolheiser, to prepare for an online book club I’m hosting next month. If the subtitle catches your interest, I’d be glad to have you join the discussion. Details are available here.

I know little about the movie, but the new soundtrack for We Live in Time caught my eye since it’s from Bryce Dessner. After two...

I know little about the movie, but the new soundtrack for We Live in Time caught my eye since it’s from Bryce Dessner. After two listens, I determined it will be my writing music for the near future.

Finished reading: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 📚 One of those books that meets the high expectations I had for it. But of...

Finished reading: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 📚

One of those books that meets the high expectations I had for it. But of course…it’s Barbara Kingsolver. I’ve only read a handful of her books, but each time I do, I resolve to read all the rest.