Came across a framework today from Japanese self-help and business management speak: “Ricework vs Lifework”. This is a borderline pun in Japanese (only one character different between the words) so it has high memetic power. Poking around a bit I couldn’t find a single origin, it is just kind of all over the place. Others have expanded on it too. Here are the four levels that seem common: ライスワーク (Rice Work): Work that pays the bills.
Ran a session called “What if YOU owned the software foundation?” and got a room of governance nerds to talk about how a foundation can serve devs and users as member-owners. Got some gold!
#polyglotunconf #cooperatives
Got my coffee ☕️ got my notebook 📓 got my @inkandswitch.com swag 👕 got my energy ⚡️ time for the annual Polyglot Unconference!
Beautiful day to do the thing 🗳️
Today has been a day of watching FD Signifier tear Killer Mike a new one, alternating with this old documentary of Thomas Merton. We all live a life of contrasts 🤷♂️
Although I had paused when Elon bought it in Oct, I finally stopped cross-posting to Twitter in Dec 2022. A couple months later deleted and archived all my posts. I was on Mastodon full time. My first Bsky post was Jan 18 2023. Haven’t logged in to the Dead Bird for nearly 4 years.
Have been feeling a bit overwhelmed so took a little time to connect with nature And stay grounded. Found this big ole stump, and a building that looked like a Karuizawa udon house!
Tonight’s entertainment with the fam.
Play is in Japanese and Spanish with English surtitles.
www.firehallartscentre.ca/event/red…
Did the thing (municipal). In a couple weeks will do the other thing (provincial). 🫡
Got home at 2:30am. ✈️ The flight attendant was born in Montreal but raised in Jamaica and had a very pleasant accent. 🚕 The taxi home was a young white guy who drove like Baby Driver: two hands high on the wheel, strong acceleration, cautious of po-po around bends and over rises. 😄 Good trip!
Thanks for the good time Toronto!
(Currently in downtown Toronto and the Patagonia fleece vest + brogues ratio has shot up 📈)
Getting some park time and clear blue sky time before meetings.
Listened to the #SurreyBC debate while walking around Roncy in Toronto. Such lack of imagination. I sure know who I am NOT voting for… just not sure who I SHOULD be voting for 😅
Sitting in a Roncy cafe, listening to some relaxing jazz and reflecting on the PfP event. Doing some journaling this morning. Actually slept properly last night. Today just hanging round the neighbourhood and light work. Will walk up to 1RG for @atproto.to tonight.
Been walking around Toronto a bit. Different areas than back in April. Here is Sankofa Square, the “Times Square” of Toronto
Why do I only ever get 3 hours sleep between Day 1 and Day 2 of @protocolsforpublishers.com? Just too jazzed I guess 🎺🎷🎹⚡️✨
Good morning Toronto! Lovely day 😎 for a @protocolsforpublishers.com Showcase!
Hello Lake Ontario! 👋 🌅
Lovely day for a flight to Toronto for @protocolsforpublishers.com this week! We have the PfP ✨ Showcase tomorrow, followed by the Forum on Tuesday, then @atproto.to on Wed night! See you there 👋
Crunching on protocolsforpublishers.com/toronto-2… prep! Leaving for Toronto early Sunday morning. Excited for Showtime! ✨