Melbourne, Australia
I just watched Crazy Rich Asians on Netflix before it leaves at the end of the year. I loved it — what an ending.
It’s not important to take the perfect picture. It’s about keeping the mood, the energy, the memory of what’s happening right now.
Toulouse: Light, Stone, and the Quiet Confidence of a Great City
Warm light, quiet streets, rose-colored stone — and a feeling of grace everywhere.
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Why Did I Wait So Long?
After years of saying, “One day I’ll get a 13-inch MacBook Air,” I finally did it. Costco dangled a Black Friday deal in front of me, and—what can I say—I blinked first.
And you know what? I’m delighted.
This light blue MacBook Air is small, light, and honestly… adorable. It’s the kind of computer that makes you want to leave the house, wander to a coffee shop, and type something—anything—just because it’s fun to use. It slips into a bag without the usual negotiation about weight, bulk, or whether I really want to carry a laptop today.
No, it’s not the most powerful Mac in the lineup. And the screen isn’t the luscious, movie-theater-in-your-lap panel of the Pro models. But the battery just keeps going, the machine stays quiet, and it runs full Mac apps without complaining. Best of all, it has an actual, comfortable keyboard—something my iPad, as much as I enjoy it, never quite replaces.
After a few days with it, I’m left with a single question: why did I wait so long? Sometimes I don’t need the “Pro.” Sometimes I just want something light, friendly, and ready to go anywhere.
The MacBook Air is exactly that. And I think it’s going to get a lot of coffee shop miles. ☕️
Yesterday, I bought a pair of Sony headphones (WH-1000XM5SA) on sale at Costco. I am very impressed. They sound and feel great. They are lighter and more comfortable than my AIrPods Pro Max with lightening which in any event stopped working yesterday.
A Brother’s Hand
At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day 2025, one veteran reaches out to another in a quiet moment of connection and remembrance — a gesture that speaks to loyalty and shared history that time can’t erase.
Morning Light, Lake Needwood, Derwood, Maryland
Lake Needwood, Derwood, Maryland
Late autumn light over still water.
Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is Now Open
Visited the newly opened Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream across from the White House — a magnificent restoration of the old Riggs Bank. The architecture is breathtaking, though the exhibits feel tentative, as if the space itself is still finding its voice.
I’ve added new interior photos to my post:
👉 The Reinvention of Riggs Bank