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 I plan to help schools prioritize Excel and digital literacy over outdated manual skills.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.

• 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.

• Tips on writing better software Mon, 11 Oct 2004

  Explore Alan Cox's practical advice on improving software quality and reliability. Drawing from his extensive Linux kernel experience, Cox shares essential tips for writing cleaner code that is easier to maintain and more robust.