Doug Jones

May 13, 2025 1:41pm

Memphis Behind Other Cities in Data Center Legislation - 512 Pixels

I’m glad Stephen is reporting on the ongoing situation with xAI’s data center in his hometown of Memphis and I hope that Memphis can find some way to protect the environment and its citizens. I’m a fan of what was done in Atlanta:

The Atlanta City Council voted Tuesday, Sept. 3, to ban data centers along and near the Atlanta BeltLine and within a half-mile of MARTA stations.

May 12, 2025 6:56pm

Currently reading: Coders at Work by Peter Seibel 📚

Finished the first chapter which interviews JWZ and I’m really enjoying it so far! It’s fun to listen to JWZ tell his story and approach to programming. I think there’s some similarity in how we approach writing code so it was fun to hear what his work was like at Netscape and other places he’s worked in the early days of the Web.

May 8, 2025 9:14pm

Took a long e-bike ride on the Withlacoochee State Trail in Florida.

A paved trail with markings runs through a grassy area with a water tower labeled “Inverness” in the background. There’s a red railroad car next to a picnic area with benches and a colorful sign that reads, “Greetings from the Withlacoochee State Trail, Florida.”

May 6, 2025 5:41pm

Finished reading: In Defence of Food by Michael Pollan 📚

May 4, 2025 9:53pm

Everyday 091

A residential street with parked cars and a stop sign. A wooden utility pole stands by the sidewalk. Trees and bushes line the left side, casting shadows on a grassy area. A white building with a cross on top is visible on the right.

April 28, 2025 11:24am

Everyday 090

A patch of pink flowers and green foliage grows along the base of a purple wooden fence. The ground is covered with dry leaves and bordered by a rough concrete sidewalk.

April 28, 2025 11:02am

2 Years After Leaving Tech, Here’s What I’ve Learned

“I’m switching from a career making $165k/year to $15/hr. Here’s why…”

Found this post incredibly relatable and wanted to share. I appreciate how this author is so open about their career and how it affects their overall health and life.

April 25, 2025 2:43pm

Everyday 089

A fallen tree lies on the ground in a woodland area, with a mix of bare and leafy trees in the background. The sky is filled with scattered clouds, and light filters through the branches.

April 22, 2025 3:00pm

Everyday 088

Auto-generated description: A large container filled with oyster shells is labeled for recycling, with signs indicating no trash should be added.

I fell off on posting, but happy to return to this series!

March 31, 2025 10:07am

Amelia Wattenberger

Computers used to be physical beasts. We programmed them by punching cards, plugging in wires, and flipping switches. Programmers walked among banks of switches and cables, physically choreographing their logic. Being on a computer used to be a full-body experience.

Interesting article about computer interfaces in the age of AI. I do think a more multi-modal/tactile experience would benefit a lot of people (myself included). Just think how much more engaging a video game is compared to a wall of text.

Via Robin Sloan. Although Sloan is not a fan of the imagery in the post, I thought it was effective! I read the article in full before Sloan’s post and was so engaged in the ideas there that I didn’t notice any of the criticism he raises with the art.

March 30, 2025 8:59pm

Finished reading: Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan 📚

I’ve now finished all of the books in the Penumbraverse, having read them in reverse chronological order. I’ve enjoyed each one!

March 15, 2025 1:49pm

Finished reading: Sourdough by Robin Sloan 📚

Fun read! And I appreciated that the main character is a software engineer who became burnt out and changed course to other pursuits.

March 14, 2025 8:41pm

Travel mishaps left us “stuck” in San Juan for a night…but I’m not upset at all.

A vast grassy field with several people scattered throughout, under a partly cloudy sky. A historic fort is visible on a hill in the background, with the ocean to the right.

Entrance to an old stone fortress with a wooden gate, featuring classical architectural elements like columns and a carved pediment. The sky is partly cloudy.

Scenic view of a coastal area with historic fortifications, grassy fields, and a red-domed building in the foreground. People are walking and relaxing on the grass. The ocean is on the left and a vibrant town is visible in the background.

A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings adorned with ornate balconies. Strings of white lights hang overhead, illuminating the scene at night. Wall-mounted lanterns provide additional warm lighting, creating a festive atmosphere.

March 14, 2025 8:27pm

A few favorite photos from Culebra.

Sunset over a canal with vivid clouds reflecting on the water. Brightly colored buildings line the right side, while lush trees frame the left.

A serene sunset over the ocean with a sailboat silhouetted against the vibrant orange sky. The sun reflects on the water, creating a shimmering path. An island is visible in the background with some clouds adding texture to the sky.

Two cans of Medalla Light beer on sandy ground with small rocks and dried seaweed around them, illuminated by warm sunlight.

Sunset over the ocean with a glowing sun reflecting off the water. Silhouetted islands in the background and a sandy beach with scattered seaweed in the foreground.

March 12, 2025 12:51pm

Finished reading: Old Man’s War by John Scalzi 📚

Good, quick read. I’m looking forward to digging into the rest of the series, eventually.

March 9, 2025 7:52pm

An old, rusted tank sits partially submerged on a sandy beach, covered in colorful graffiti. The blue ocean and a sky with clouds are in the background.

Playa Flamenco, Culebra

March 7, 2025 11:56am

Finished reading: Moonbound by Robin Sloan 📚

I really enjoyed this book! I’d recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy and sci-fi as it’s a really fun mashup of the two genres.

March 6, 2025 7:01pm

Everyday 087

A tall communication tower against a clear blue sky, surrounded by modern apartment buildings. In the foreground, there is a chain-link fence with an open gate, leading to a paved area.

March 4, 2025 8:46pm

Everyday 086

A street sign covered with various stickers and graffiti. The stickers include a hand with crossed fingers, a red bicycle, a labeled “Videodrome” with goggles, a face wearing shaded sunglasses, and a text stating “I am Lonely too.

March 3, 2025 9:36pm

Everyday 085

A fallen tree log with a tiny decorative door set into its side, surrounded by fallen leaves on the ground. Sunlight streams in from the top left corner.