I generally use this space to track what I’m reading in books. But going forward, I’ll also be using it to consolidate links to articles I’m reading about communication, higher education and technology trends.

Vonnegut captures today’s tech zeitgeist in a science fiction tale - written seventy years ago. Apparently he wrote it during his time at GE, inspired by their rush to automation. Finished reading: Player Piano by Kurt Vonnegut 📚

⚡ A trust-building exercise in an era of "flooding the zone"

While institutions are backing away from making position statements, news outlets are making lengthy statements of intent. This one from Madison is interesting because it also acknowledges that a portion of their audience may be intentionally avoiding news about the White House. This is a traditional trust-building strategy applied in a new way: explaining how the news outlet plans to allocate their resources in an era of “flooding the zone.”

Isthmus: isthmus.com/opinion/f…

🧶 Wonky Star quilt

Posting about my latest quilt for posterity. This is a “wonky star” quilt using 10” precuts, measuring about 60 X 70”. I completed the sides last night and will hand quilt all of it with a mix of big stitch quilting.

Wonky star quilt in white, red, navy blue and yellow laying on the floor and being prepared for quilting. Back of quilt with white stars on a navy field with a wonky star. Quilt top hanging on the wall, about to be prepared for quilting.

So long

Deactivated my Twitter account after fifteen years (sheesh).