Updated March 15, 2026 from Endor Studios

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This first quarter has been a whirlwind for me, though I think calmer waters are ahead. Here’s where things stand:

Stephen Robles Joined the Mac Power Users

Stephen Hackett had to move on for several excellent reasons. Very quickly Stephen Robles went to the top of my list for replacements. Stephen brings deep Apple knowledge and a creator’s energy from his YouTube work, and now that he’s been in the chair for a month, it’s clear to me he was absolutely the right choice.

Making AI Useful

I’ve been experimenting with AI for a while now, but in the last few months something clicked and I’ve made it into something incredibly useful to help me with the donkey work. I’ve got something pretty great to share on this very soon.

My Health

I’ve been working pretty hard on my diet and exercise the last year. Now I’m getting some real momentum and it feels great. Good habits are forming. Bad ones are falling away. Also, I no longer embarrass myself at Pilates classes.

In the Garden

Spring is very nearly here and I’m excited for my trees. Just look at the way this Chinese elm has got absolutely bushy. A pruning is in its future … just as soon as I release that AI thing from above.

Craft

The woodshop hasn’t seen any big projects lately. It’s been mostly little things to keep the skills sharp. But big things are afoot!

Reading

I just finished a second reading of How to Think Like Socrates by Donald Robertson. Donald guested on Focused awhile back and he makes Socrates truly accessible with this book.

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Hat tip to Derek Sivers for the idea of this “Now” page. I’m terrible at social media, but this page gives me a place to check in with the world and update you, as Derek recommends, like I would when catching up with an old friend.