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Got Old Man’s War by John Scalzi 📚. I liked his villain book, and I like the guy from what I see online. One chapter in and I’m nodding and chuckling. I think I’m going to like this one. https://micro.blog/books/9781429914710

I picked up a new “Mozzarella cheese” from a vegan brand I like. I understand the marketing, but calling vegan products cheese or meat is bullshit. They don’t taste like the real thing. People who look to replace the real thing with the “fake” version get disappointed anyway.

Isn’t “Cashew spread with herbs and spices” more appealing? Need to market it? How about “Cashew spread with a kick” or something similar? It would also skip the ... https://taonaw.com/2026/10/29/i-picked-up-a-new.html

181 Cabrini.

How do you Read it Later?: https://taonaw.com/2026/10/26/how-do-you-read-it.html

Turns out Micro.blog has quietly been archiving a copy of every link I’ve ever posted, like a squirrel with a library card. I was sorting through my stuff, and now I wonder: how do others handle the potential link rot?

A Weekend Hike and Turning Off Work Mode: https://taonaw.com/2026/10/25/a-weekend-hike-and-turning.html

A nearby trail, a comfy hotel, five hours of walking, two nights, and turning off work mode

How do you Title your Posts?: https://taonaw.com/2026/10/22/how-do-you-title-your.html

I’ve been writing headlines since college and never settled on a capitalization convention, which is why the titles on my blog are inconsistent. I looked up the AP Stylebook, which used to be my guide, but it made things worse. Back to the drawing board.

Afternoon Walks like these are one of my best life hacks. Boosts the mood and allows perspective that can narrow down to a tunnel vision during work. 📷

I love how one blog led me to another, which led me to a cool IndieWeb thing, which got me to write an email, which put me in a good mood to write a quick post like this. IndieWeb is live and well, and it’s good to have colorful blogs in the morning before I dive into the grind.