Father, husband, author, developer and silly endurance athlete. I mostly post about productivity, notes, mountains, cycling, kids and nerd stuff.
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Check Spelling in Emacs
We should at least try to spell things properly.
Dyson DC25 Switch Fix
I replaced a $13.99 part and saved us $600
I wen't with yesterday's premium phone
Used phones seem to be the cost conscious hack.
https://curtismchale.ca/2026/03/30/i-went-with-yesterdays-premium-phone
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Monsters - Claire Dederer
Can we divorce the art from the despicable acts the artist has performed? Should we?
Should you read The Seven Rules of Trust by Jimmy Wales?
I good book that was hampered by an early flaw. I just couldn't stop thinking about what other flaws in logic I may have missed in the good points.
https://curtismchale.ca/2026/03/29/should-you-read-seven-rules-trust-jimmy-wales
March 2026 Reading Recap
It was a big month of reading with 5 non-fiction books and 6 fiction reads. The fiction was all great, the non-fiction had some duds though.
If you're into books join the [book club](https://curtismc...
Successful vs Popular Products
Just because millions of people use something doesn't mean it's successful.
https://curtismchale.ca/2026/03/27/successful-vs-popular-products
Lightfall The Dark Times - Tim Probert
We're on a quest to get the sun back.
https://curtismchale.ca/book/lightfall-the-dark-times-tim-probert
The Seven Rules of Trust - Jimmy Wales
Wales writes a decent book, with one early flaw that kept me wondering if I was missing other flaws hidden amongst the good advice.
https://curtismchale.ca/book/the-seven-rules-of-trust-jimmy-wales
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