Mark Schmeiser

@mark_schmeiser
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Software architect, web developer, and DDD enthusiast. I love event sourcing and blogging under YADL.info
In my free time, I play DnD and table tennis next to reading fantasy books.
Websitehttps://yadl.info

My exchange student asked me how I could read several books at once, as if it were like watching several TV shows. But each book serves a different purpose: one inspires, one solves problems, one relaxes. This conversation reminded me how much reading shapes my thinking—and that true learning only begins when you retain knowledge, not just consume it.

https://yadl.info/en/blog/2025/weekly-review-cw-43

It's going to be a hot day in Hamburg – yes, we used to have heat-free days. And no, it wasn't exactly like it is today. Memories are no substitute for facts. I would rather not be upset about it, so I'm attaching a fitting photo – we often want …
https://yadl.info/en/notes/2025/hot-summmer-day-2025
Some new post for Sociabli with two images to see how it works
A follow-up post for Sociabli cross-posting - level humor
My early Christmas present arrived today—new bullet journals from Paperblanks, a hardcover, dotted pages, and a wonderful cover. I am happy!
https://yadl.info/en/notes/2024/bujo-nachschub-ist-da
BuJo Nachschub ist da - YADL

Mark Schmeiser

In the photo, you can see one of my new gimmicks for the RPG evenings. Does anyone know what that is between the books?

https://yadl.info/en/notes/2024/rpg-gimmik

RPG Gimmik - YADL

Mark Schmeiser

Today, the table tennis trial mobile (aka. Schnuppermobil) was with us north of Hamburg.

We spent 45 minutes each trying to get four classes at the Sachsenweg primary school excited about table tennis. Almost a hundred children were actively involved. It was a lot of fun.

The table tennis racket spiral staircase for quick distribution to the participants. In the background, you can see the tables with small exercises for shooting objects. That was a highlight.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. ❤️📚

­#BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #Day20
https://yadl.info/en/notes/2024/book-challenge-day-20

Book Challenge - Day 20 - YADL

Mark Schmeiser

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. ❤️📚

­#BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #Day19
https://yadl.info/en/notes/2024/book-challenge-day-19

Book Challenge - Day 19 - YADL

Mark Schmeiser

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. ❤️📚

­#BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #Day18
https://yadl.info/en/notes/2024/book-challenge-day-18

Book Challenge - Day 18 - YADL

Mark Schmeiser