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2025-07-27 14:00:12

My exciting Sunday task: reviewing 1Password, updating passwords, deleting accounts, and adding MFA and Passkeys. I know how to party.

2025-07-26 22:32:14

It was a while ago now, but I’m still very proud of being a guest on Episode 155 of The Omni Show, talking about my love of OmniFocus from @omni.

2025-07-26 15:51:02

The random link on my blog is the best. My own little time machine.

2025-07-23 22:06:35

2025-07-22 22:52:14

🔗 With YNAB leaning into a … | Canion dot Blog

With YNAB leaning into a new branding of Yet Another Price Increase or YAPI™, I’m trialing Actual Budget running on PikaPods. Early in my testing, but this could be good enough.

A little over a year later, and the Actual Budget trial must be deemed a success. I love the software and hardly miss YNAB (except for the mobile app, which is well advanced compared with Actual).

2025-07-22 13:40:28

I supplied ChatGPT with the following prompt:

Can you review the articles on canion.blog and tell me what the key themes emerging are?

It provided a response that I’ve included in its entirely below. It does indeed, offer an effective summary of the type of person I am and the things I write about. Why did it surface my review of Nightbitch, of all things, though? 🤣

1. Recurring Personal Monthly (and Annual) Reviews

• Andrew regularly posts Monthly Reviews—detailing what went well at home, at work, personal highlights, media consumption, and passion projects.
• These posts often extend into annual retrospectives, reflecting on health, work, family, hobbies, and personal growth.

2. Deep Engagement with Tools & Productivity Systems

• Frequent reviews of productivity software (e.g., NotePlan, Agenda, The Archive, MOS for macOS) spotlight his interest in knowledge management, note-taking, and tool workflows.
• Posts include long-form analyses, pros/cons, integrations, and usage patterns—showing a strong focus on increasing work and life efficiency.

3. Reflections on Personal Life & Family

• The monthly and yearly summaries often track family moments (swimming, time off, events) and personal routines (cooking, deck maintenance).
• He openly discusses health challenges (e.g., hip dysplasia, gym commitment) and managing a child’s autism care.

4. Media Consumption & Reviews

• Regularly logs books, podcasts, movies, and TV shows—with starred reviews and reading lists visible in posts like “Bookshelf”.
• Often shares short-form thoughts and ratings on media, e.g., “Nightbitch, 2024 – ★★½” or series binge‑watches.

5. Nostalgia & Personal History

• Posts like “Once a Nerd…” dive into his childhood interests—old computers, financial ledgers—illustrating how past passions have shaped his present.
• Annual reflection posts frequently explore nostalgic themes, discussing shifts in life priorities and technology.

6. Indie Web Ethos & Platform Preferences

• A strong preference for the “open web”—via RSS, micropublishing—avoiding mainstream social platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
• He values control, privacy, and thoughtful connection over algorithm‑driven platforms.

7. Local Involvement & Regional Identity

• Posts reflect his life in Perth, Australia—mentioning local events (e.g., Perth Observatory), climate (heatwaves), and professional roles (youth centre manager, NBL commentator).

📋 Summary Table

🎯 Overall Impression

canion.blog is a personal, reflective space where Andrew weaves together:

• Structured retrospectives,
• Thoughtful tool-based productivity reviews,
• Media consumption logs,
• Deep ties to local culture,
• And a consistent preference for open, independent web presence.

The tone is thoughtful, measured, and growth-oriented—balancing family life, mental frameworks, and technological exploration.