The ecobee is far more complicated than the Nest. I don’t like the forced use of a schedule and the crazy way you program the sensors. More work is required than should be necessary, especially for a mature product.

I’m deploying some changes to my network via OpenDNS to block many of the Big Tech tracking domains/IP Addresses. Thanks to Lockdown for pulling the list together.

Time for some Back to School shopping. ✏️

Six months of shopping left until Christmas. Don’t worry! Hobby Lobby has you covered for all of your Christmas in July needs.

At a department store. It’s midday on a weekday, but employees are outnumbering shoppers at least 3:1.

Salmon omelet with harvarti cheese on the menu for breakfast.

The US Postal Service doesn’t have the most granular tracking, but they’re getting very efficient. Recent packages have been arriving a day early.

Many of my neighbors have lawn irrigation systems that water the street and not their lawns. Incredibly wasteful and such a solveable problem.

My parents are on their way right now for a visit and my son is so excited. I’ve never seen him more focused and engaged at karate. 🥋

It’s hard without a before shot, but there’s room for both cars, full access to all cabinets, and nothing to trip over.

I love the Summer sun. ☀️

I need a self-cleaning microwave.

How satisfying is this?

I’m feeling pretty smug.

I really should get into the habit of taking before & after pictures for major projects.

Pixelmator Pro is a fantastic app. I’m a bit perplexed that they don’t have type on a curve yet.

Poll: 97% Of Americans Support Taking People Who Violate Express Lane Limits And Launching Them Into The Sun - The Babylon Bee

people who try to sneak into the fast lane should meet the sun at a high rate of speed.

3M is an incredible company.