Michael’s Journal

A quiet place for thoughts, tech, and reflections.
2025

Untitled post from January 27, 2025

Colonoscopy done for the next 5 years—only one polyp this time. The doctor is optimistic it will come back benign. Big thanks to the amazing staff at the TGH USF Surgery Center! 🙏 …

Throwback: A Hilarious Podcast Meme

This meme first appeared on Twitter a few years ago, and it had me laughing non-stop. If you’ve ever listened to podcasts, you’ll appreciate the humor—it’s just too good to…

Untitled post from January 26, 2025

Untitled post from January 26, 2025

Just finished watching. Not bad, seen worse. #TheWildRobot #Movies #Entertainment #Streaming Posted on Micro.blog

Reflections and Routines: Thoughts Before Monday

Reflections and Routines: Thoughts Before Monday

This week, I’ve been reflecting on an upcoming medical procedure scheduled for Monday—a routine colonoscopy. While the procedure itself isn’t bad, I truly dread the day before. …

Untitled post from January 22, 2025

The #Samsungevent has great Jazz music very relaxing.

Untitled post from January 20, 2025

I don't remember the whole day of the Presidential Inauguration being televised all day. You would almost think this is National Trump day. I just want some Local or World News not…

January 1, 1977, I remember

January 1, 1977, I remember

January 19, 1977 I remember this day vividly. It was a Wednesday, and I was there, playing in the snow for a bit. I also remember waking up from my afternoon nap (I was in elementa…

DSLreports.com apparently gone offline

DSLreports.com apparently gone offline

I noticed a couple of days ago that DSLreports.com stopped working. I thought maybe they were doing some maintenance or having a problem. After a couple of days of trying and do…

IFTTT

IFTTT

In my ongoing effort to learn new things and make better use of the tools I’ve already paid for, I finally set up my own IFTTT triggers. This was made possible with help from Chat…

Untitled post from January 19, 2025

Spent about 6 hours fixing a mistake. Luckily it was easy to recover from, but I hate that when it happens. It was extra work I didn't want to do.