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Matthew Lang

Family guy and web developer

Did earlier versions of the Unread app for macOS and iOS allow users to change the font? I’m sure I remember earlier versions of this app being able to do this, but I don’t see the setting anywhere.

My quarterly Field Notes subscription arrived today. This “Vintage” edition is rather regal, with a deep red cover and gold ink.

As always, my wife quickly nabbed the Field Notes pen for herself. She keeps a little stash of them for work. 🙂

Several Field Notes memo books featuring vintage designs are placed on a wooden surface.

Does it still feel like Christmas?

My wife mentioned that our oldest was talking to her in the car, and he said that it didn’t feel like Christmas.

I get that he’s older, practically a man, but even in my late teens and twenties and before my wife and I started our family, Christmas always felt like Christmas. It’s a chance to indulge, purchase gifts for loved ones, visit the Christmas markets, watch Christmas movies at home, or even go to the cinema and see the latest blockbuster release. My wife and I have always enjoyed Christmas, and there’s not been a year where we’ve had a less-than-enjoyable Christmas.

My wife and I agree with our oldest. This year, it doesn’t feel like Christmas. The tree is up, we’ve got our usual decorations up, and we’re looking forward to a few days of chilling at home. However, something is missing this year, and we can’t quite put our finger on what it is.

I’m still looking forward to Christmas day, and I’m sure it will be a great day, but the build-up to it hasn’t been the same. I’m hoping it’s just a one-off this year.

No Wi-Fi, no problem

It’s day 2 of no Wi-Fi in the house after a complication occurred yesterday when a new fibre line was being installed. In the meantime, I’m using my mobile phone data to connect to work, and the big yin is using his mobile phone data to finish his college work.

Don’t get me wrong—last night was great. With no Wi-Fi, everyone had to resort to alternative forms of entertainment, but it was a rather relaxing night. A few things were a nuisance to overcome, but at the end of the day, that’s what they were. A nuisance.

I’d be pretty happy to have more days like yesterday.