Photos I’ve taken (or copied) from around the world and the web.
I spotted this warning sign in a small Alaskan town and appreciated how the designer made it angry electricity attacking a young child. Not exactly comforting, nor technically accurate, but hopefully keeps people from trying to open it!
We went to a Kangaroo farm recently as a family, and they love to recline in an oddly human-like manner that is a mix of seductive/chill. It’s hilarious to see them lying around like “Hey there, what’s going on. Come over and say hi” 🤣
On this Easter weekend, despite all the uncertainty in the world, we are reminded of the hope we have in Jesus that cannot be shaken.
My son (8) made the drawing above during the Good Friday service at church – his willingness to embrace new styles and mediums encourages me to be more creative.
I spotted this cellular tower in Los Angeles, and while I applaud the effort to blend in, I’m not sold on the execution, especially with the warning sign on the bottom.
This past season has been quite challenging – both in work and life. And yet, it’s amazing how small mercies … like sitting in the sunshine with my wife and a good cortado (while the kids play quietly in the car) can do wonders for the soul.
As life gets busy and the world gets crazy, taking a walk has been one of the most helpful escapes. Looking away from the screen and seeing the reality we live in, engaging with people, not profiles, and realizing how much bigger and more nuanced the world offline is.
In these times, I look at the wonders of creation, smell the scents of the season, listen to noises around me, think about my thoughts, and pray to the God who is bigger than it all.
If you can, take that time away from the desk or phone or whatever you are focusing on, and walk.
Although I try avoid using Windows whenever possible, it seems I cannot escape the blue screen of death!
The photo above was taken from an IBM presentation in 1979, and yet it is more relevant than ever.
With the advances of AI, it feels like the entire tech industry (and everyone on LinkedIn) believes that it can solve any problem, and any pushback will be solved with the next release.
How can we use technology like AI well, without losing human agency and accountability, especially in situations where lives can be significantly impacted (healthcare, transportation and more)?
I have always loved riding a bike, there is something about the freedom of getting anywhere quickly, without being in a vehicle.
This was my favorite bike – a white and purple fixie that was so much fun, and so impractical. Sadly it’s been sold, but the memory remains.
I like to collect photos of random signs that I’ve seen around the world. Though crude, this sign is probably more true each day.
Taking a break from news this lent has made me realize how much my media consumption was consuming my mental capacity, and probably increasing my anxiety too.
