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Grammy’s 2026 (abridged)

Apple Grammy Playlist Pop / General field • “luther” — Kendrick Lamar with SZA • “DtMF” — Bad Bunny • “WILDFLOWER” — Billie Eilish • “Manchild” — Sabrina Carpenter • “Anxiety” — Doechii • “Abracadabra” — Lady Gaga • “The Subway” — Chappell Roan • “APT.” — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars • “Messy” — LolaContinueContinue reading “Grammy’s 2026 (abridged)”

What Happens When We Die?

What happens to us when we really die? Lots of different opinions on this one. Which one do you subscribe to? Paulo Coelho: Death is ever-present and learning to live with its inevitability transforms how we live now. He shares personal practice (imagining being buried alive) to show that confronting death directly fosters appreciation ofContinueContinue reading “What Happens When We Die?”

Old People Exercise

Strength days 2x per week (about 25 minutes) Do on non-consecutive days. 1. Chair sit-to-stand 2–3 sets of 8–12 Use arms only if needed. Progress by lowering the chair height. 2. Wall or counter push-ups 2–3 sets of 8–12 Keep body straight. Step feet farther back to progress. 3. Resistance band row or light dumbbellContinueContinue reading “Old People Exercise “

Major Study on Physical activity types, variety, and mortality (longevity)

TL:DR Variation in physical activity may be just as important as total activity to promote longevity This study used long-term data from two large prospective cohort studies, the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, including over 110,000 adults followed for up to ~30+ years to look at the relationship between types ofContinueContinue reading “Major Study on Physical activity types, variety, and mortality (longevity)”

Substack Sucks

Substack is no longer just a bit annoying; it’s a live demo of how platforms rot when growth metrics outrun product sense. What started as a clean publishing layer is turning into another over-engineered, over-algorithmic UX mess. The problem, and a better path The good news: everything Substack is currently mangling, identity, delivery, discovery, andContinueContinue reading “Substack Sucks”

Can Psilocybin ‘rewire’ the Brain

A recent study led by researchers at Cornell University used a genetically engineered, non-deadly rabies virus as a tracing tool to map precisely how psilocybin rewires brain circuits in mice. The goal was to understand the mechanism behind psilocybin’s potential as a long-lasting treatment for depression and other mental illnesses. How the Study Was Conducted The internationalContinueContinue reading “Can Psilocybin ‘rewire’ the Brain ”

iMessage vs WhatsApp, Signal Anyone?

Jet lagged, 24 hours to Dubai After 24 hours of recycled airplane air and ‘gourmet’ meals, I’ve landed in Dubai, jet lagged and still awake. And still trying to figure out how to message people from halfway across the planet without funding another billionaire’s moon base. I belong to a cult of about 30 friendsContinueContinue reading “iMessage vs WhatsApp, Signal Anyone?”

Visiting Dubai

AI recommended Itinerary Dubai is absolutely packed with incredible experiences! Here are the top attractions and activities you shouldn’t miss: 🏗️ Iconic Architecture & Views Burj Khalifa – The world’s tallest building with breathtaking observation decks on floors 124, 125, and 148 Helicopter tours – Aerial views of the city’s stunning skyline and Palm JumeirahContinueContinue reading “Visiting Dubai “

Rethinking “high HRV”

If you want to increase your HRV, start by forgetting about chasing a big number and focus instead on building a steady, low‑noise baseline. – Many people want higher HRV because they think it proves elite athleticism, but research shows the link is loose and highly individual. – What often separates “high HRV” athletesContinueContinue reading “Rethinking “high HRV””

Meshtastic Stuff

Meshtastic® is a project that enables you to use inexpensive LoRa radios as a long range off-grid communication platform in areas without existing or reliable communications infrastructure. This project is 100% community driven and open source! Official Meshtastic Site Seed Studio Wiki Wired Article: Texting for the End of the World Favorite ‘Portable’ Meshtastic DevicesContinueContinue reading “Meshtastic Stuff”