the rose does not
compare its beauty
to the daffodil
Today’s Haiku
the rose does not
compare its beauty
to the daffodil
Author: Carl Setzer
A blogger blogging from just north of Seattle.
Today’s haiku
just a few dark clouds
a rain squall abruptly forms
soon the sun returns
Tonight’s Haiku
darkness descending
covering faded blossoms
so ephemeral
Tech Support Flowchart
As someone who works in IT, I find this flowchart funny. Well, I’m pretty amused by everything that xkcd posts.
Anyway, I hope you have a delightful and refreshing weekend.
Some Random Observations
Well, it’s the last day of April. So now we move past April showers into May flowers, right?
Anyway, Pinterest dished up some fun images today that I wanted to share.
As many of you know, I love cycling. This little collection of drawings delighted me deeply.
And I’ve felt the delight of this one:
This was from an ad, but really felt cool. When I was living the hardcore “bike life”, u-locks were a bit of a pain to manage. I either had mine tucked in a backpack or mounted to my downtube. Neither were optimal. Then I came across one of these:
I would’ve LOVED this back in the day!
Seeing this makes me miss those days and make me want to up my biking game.
Now for a wee shift. I found this motivational statement that deeply resonates with me.
Thanks for reading! I hope you have a fantastic last day of April and launch into a May that meets all your needs and drives you forward.
Today’s Haiku
a moment of rain
then the sun bursts forth
what does the future hold?
Tonight’s Haiku: April 27, 2025
wonders of springtime
flowers within the sunlight
birdsong fills the air
Tonight’s Haiku: April 24, 2025
with hints of purple
flowers changing through the spring
new wonders each day
Don’t depend on a single social media platform for your business
I came across this YouTube short today and it reminded me of a key digital strategy that I highly value: don’t become dependent upon someone else’s service (YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, etc).
Basically, YouTube demonetized this creator with no notice of the issue at hand (oddly, after 10 days, it was returned). She also had her Twitch channel suspended for spurious reasons (watch the video for details).
So, my advice: do NOT let your business become dependent on one platform. You become at risk from frivolus and spurious decisions. You also are dependent on the fiscal management of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, etc. TikTok’s recent troubles showcase this. Several businesses were left scrambling to respond.
I recommend pointing people to YOUR website, and to do so from the beginning. Additionally, start a newsletter and capture email addresses. Those are powerful for your current business (when your socials are functioning as planned) and mission critical when something goes wrong.
Remember to think long-term, anticipate challenges and be proactive in engaging them.
A Morning Haiku
cherry blossoms fall
as spring's skies begin to warm
free of all our fears