Inspiration for writing

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• The three Rs Mon, 23 Jan 2012

  I believe the traditional "three Rs" must evolve: reading remains vital, but typing and computing have replaced handwriting and mental arithmetic. I plan to help schools prioritize Excel and digital literacy over outdated manual skills.

• How often to write Tue, 5 Aug 2008

  I prioritize writing for myself to clarify thoughts and avoid burnout. Although my post frequency dropped, my total writing volume remains consistent as I focus on longer pieces and use micro-sabbaticals to maintain my enjoyment of the process.

• 5000 ways to make a living Tue, 21 May 2002

  Explore an extensive directory of 5,000 different trades and occupations. This comprehensive list serves as a massive resource for finding career inspiration and discovering the vast variety of ways people earn a living.

• Speaking unprepared Tue, 7 Apr 2026

  AI makes it easier to assemble fresh stories quickly, which enables a more spontaneous speaking style and reduces the need for heavily scripted preparation.

• Google games on Metafilter Sat, 19 Oct 2002

  I curated a link to a Metafilter discussion featuring creative Google-based games. These early 2000s search experiments highlight how communities played with the search engine's quirks, indexing, and ranking algorithms for fun and discovery.