I wanted a Pixelbook, so I bought a pocket notebook (wait, what?)
Late last year, I switched from my MacBook Air to a Chromebook. I’ve long been a fan of the Chromebook, and the platform is just a perfect fit for almost all of my needs. The Chrome OS operating system has grown by leaps and bounds. With the integration of touchscreens, convertible devices (that switch from […]
Old Fashioned Stuff I Like: The Pocket Notebook
Because old stuff is cooler than new stuff sometimes. What is it? A little notebook that slides into my back pocket. Field Notes are popular (affiliate link), and my current brand. But any small notebook that fits into your pocket will do. Also, a pen. How I use it While out and about, or even […]
Old Fashioned Stuff I Like: Classic Wet Shaving
Sometimes, the old ways of doing things are still the best – at least to me. What is it? A double-edged safety razor (or a “DE razor”). It’s a (comparably) heavy, classic, metal razor that comes in three pieces. Along with it, I use disposable razor blades, a bar of shaving soap and a badger […]
Old Fashioned Stuff I Like: The Handkerchief
This is a new series that I’m going to add to from time to time. I’ve often been accused of being an “old man” and old fashioned, so instead of shying away from it, I’m going to celebrate it. What is it? The good old handkerchief. Basically, for those who are (somehow) unfamiliar with it, […]