Posts in "Quick Thoughts"

Shorter than a blog post.

I love the beach in winter. A few shots from Isle of Palms this weekend.

A vast, empty beach stretches towards the horizon under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.A serene beach scene features a calm shoreline with gentle waves under a colorful sunrise sky.A sandy beach at sunrise is scattered with seashells while the sun sets over the horizon.A serene beach scene at sunrise, with gentle waves lapping the shore.

There’s a lot to like about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Some interesting characters and the show looks amazing. Holly Hunter’s Chancellor Ake is delightfully quirky for a Starfleet captain. I look forward to seeing where the season goes.

During the outage yesterday, Verizon only shared updates on X. Brands and corporations need to start diversifying their messaging strategy. They have a Threads account that has never posted.

Saw this hawk out on the Horseshoe today. I didn’t get a shot of it flying, but it had a massive wingspan.

A large bird of prey is standing on the ground with sunlight casting shadows around it.

I was initially skeptical, but the more I play around with Canva Affinity, the more I like it.

Even though it rained earlier, we got out to Gather Columbia late this afternoon. Lots of great food options. Fun atmosphere. Another cool addition to Columbia.

A modern urban plaza features a large building with glass windows, a grassy area, and a restaurant with outdoor seating.An outdoor market features people dining at tables, surrounded by a two-story structure with various shops and stalls.

As I move into working on my dissertation, it feels strange to not have a “class” this semester. It’s been a long time since I wasn’t reviewing syllabi at the start of a semester…