Pilot. VP Ops & Data at ForeFlight. Always hacking, always learning. Also over there at @mcroydon@mastodon.social.
Austin, TX
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Presented without context as a sort of friend of pelicans riding bicycles. How to make a peanut butter sandwich in Shakespearean rhyming iambic pentameter.
“Begin with two soft slices, fresh and white,
Then spread the peanut butter smooth and thin.
Upon one slice, extend it left and right,
Until no patch of bread remains within.
Now place the second slice upon the first,
Then press it lightly till the edges meet.
Be sure the bread stays whole and does not burst;
A gentle touch will keep the sandwich neat.
Next take a knife and cut the bread in two,
Then set each half upon a waiting plate.
Now choose the half that looks the best to you,
And lift it up; the moment will not wait.
Now take a bite and taste the simple cheer;
Your sandwich now is done, so draw it near.”
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The latest on Apple’s HomeView, new Apple TV and HomePod mini ahead of Tuesday.
Power On: Apple spent a decade losing the smart home. Now it has a plan to compete: HomeView, a new Apple TV and HomePod mini, and LG-built accessories. Tuesday’s unveiling is about protecting the iPhone as much as outfitting your house. bloomberg.com/news/newslette…
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can’t wait to test this out, heard very good things
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A Hat in Time (Steam) is $14.99 on Humble buff.ly/M9xfSL3 #ad
🤝 Paid partnership
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of David Hockney, a visionary and friend to Apple. David showed that creativity has no limits, turning iPad into a canvas for some of the most vibrant art of our time. His legacy will inspire us all to see the world a little more beautifully.
ALT David Hockney sitting at a table, drawing on iPad with Apple Pencil.
My mother passed away peacefully this morning. She was surrounded by loved ones yesterday and held my older sister’s hand all night and into the morning. I am sad and I miss her, but I am so glad we were able to tell her again how much we love her and how thankful we are to have been part of her life. Though her body was tired, her wit and humor shined through until the very end. Love you, mom.
Taste is (and always has been) a superpower.
Prediction: In the AI age, taste will become even more important. When anyone can make anything, the big differentiator is what you choose to make.
paulgraham.com/taste.html
Saw Waiting for Godot over the weekend. Set, sound, and props were minimal but impressive. Acting was superb.
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We're excited to share #OpenPBR Volume, a new collaboration between @autodesk and @sidefx Software to create an open standard enabling users to define the look of volumetric assets. OpenPBR is a subproject of #MaterialX. Read more: hubs.la/Q03Bs63c0
I’m excited to preview this next week at #OSH25. Stop by the Boeing pavilion if you’d like a sneak peek!
Meet Dynamic Procedures: A new way to fly instrument approach procedures in ForeFlight
Flying an approach shouldn’t feel like juggling plates at the busiest moment of your flight. That’s why we’re introducing Dynamic Procedures, a streamlined way to view, brief, and fly instrument procedures, all in one intuitive, interactive workflow. Coming soon to ForeFlight.
Learn more: bit.ly/45fQwYj
Happy birthday, Django! I am ever so grateful for all the things that happened after joining the #django IRC channel and writing about Django on the internet.
Happy 20th birthday Django!
I'm celebrating by publishing an annotated version of the talk I gave about Django's Origins ten years ago at Django's 10th birthday party in Lawrence, Kansas
simonwillison.net/2025/Jul/1…
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Wow, this is cool.
Sony Pictures Animation and @imageworksvfx along with @YellowbrickLrn have launched a free educational resource called THIS IS ANIMATION!
Find out how to sign up at @beforesmag:
beforesandafters.com/2025/05…
It’s gear time! My order is on the way.
Ready for takeoff? Our limited-edition winter gear is here! Don't miss out - order by 12/13 to ensure Christmas delivery 🛩️🎁
🔗 gear.foreflight.com
