“We do not learn from experience . . . we learn from reflecting on experience.”

A pithy summary of some of John Dewey’s work (but it seems never actually said by him)

Whole family is ill except* me. This is the darkest timeline.

*I only have a mild headache and no fever.

My sketchy idea newsletter is back. Trying a new, shorter format.

Oh and I’m trying a short sketchy advent devotional too. which you might like. (My goal for those is one a week. I kind of wish I had gone for more of an advent candle theme.

The first draft is always perfect

“Every first draft is perfect because all the first draft has to do is exist. It's perfect in its existence. The only way it could be imperfect would be to NOT exist.”&10;― Jane Smiley

🔗 [A bride to be discovers a reality bending mistake in Apple’s computational photography

I was surprised at @numericcitizen’s high praise of freeform after some mediocre experiences. But I’ve been using it a lot the last couple of weeks and it’s fantastic! I discovered a few actions that either weren’t there or were too well hidden before, plus the bugs from the beta seem to be gone. Something like Miro or Mural probably still has the edge, and I need to try the drawing tools again, but it’s become a key part of my tool kit now.

I’m using Keener’s IVP New Testament Bible backgrounds commentary and D.A. Carson’s contribution to the Expositors Bible Commentary on Matthew for an essay. Both are very good quality.

“There are only two ways to influence human behavior: you can manipulate it or you can inspire it.” - Simon Sinek in Start With Why.

Installing Hugo on my mac… Stand back, I’m about to try science! I mean basic web design.

Orthodox friends (@ReaderJohn @JohnBrady ) How similar/different is the hermeneutical approach for the orthodox church to a) St.Augustin approach to the Good Samaritan (looking for deeper symbolic meaning) b) Evangelical that claims to be looking for the authors intent even if projecting.