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Rice-Like-Life-Light Work

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.

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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.

A summary of Twitter activity since September 7, 2007, includes total tweets, retweets, replies, mentions, retweet and like counts, the top 5 emojis used, and the top 5 hashtags.

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!

A peaceful forest path covered with pine needles leads to a small wooden bridge surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.A serene pond reflects colorful autumn trees and overhanging branches, creating a mirror-like effect with vibrant foliage and clear sky.A small rustic house with a sloped roof is partially hidden behind dense green bushes and tall trees in a forested area.Chad standing beside a large old tree stump

Tonight’s entertainment with the fam.

Play is in Japanese and Spanish with English surtitles.

www.firehallartscentre.ca/event/red…

A brightly lit signboard for the Firehall Arts Centre announces the upcoming event Red Demon from October 8 to 18.A hand is holding a red and gray program for a production titled Red Demon with the tagline What makes a monster? inside a theater with a stage and seating area in the background.Red lit paper lanterns with various English and Japanese characters hang from the ceiling, casting shadows on a red-lit room. The middle one says Red Demon

Did the thing (municipal). In a couple weeks will do the other thing (provincial). 🫡

A hand is holding an I Voted sticker from the City of Surrey with a blurred waterfall and natural surroundings in the background.

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!

Chad selfie in front of the colorful Toronto sign with City Hall and some epic anime clouds in the background.Chad selfie in front of the curvy Toronto City Hall which has been the Bad Guy lair in many filmsCN Tower over Union station Chad selfie with the CN Tower. Sun shines from behind the tower right where Chad is pointing

(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.

Sitting at a park bench, Chad points to a green field and baseball diamond at a local park. Above is a cloudless blue sky

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 😅

www.cbc.ca/listen/cb…

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.

Flat white on a window counter. Outside is the sign for Affect Coffee co

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!

A mug of coffee from Reunion Roasters beside a glazed donut resting on a white napkin on a plate atop a wooden table.A sunny urban street scene features brick buildings, parked cars, overhead utility lines, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

Hello Lake Ontario! 👋 🌅

Chad selfie pointing towards the horizon over a body of water at sunset.

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 👋

A WestJet airplane is parked at a gate at an airport, connected to the jet bridge, with a plane visible in the sky in the background.

Crunching on protocolsforpublishers.com/toronto-2… prep! Leaving for Toronto early Sunday morning. Excited for Showtime! ✨

Would love to come across this next time I am walking in the forest

Baby’s first charcuterie board 🧀 🦬🍵 🥜🫒

Charcuterie board with bison salami, cashews, 4 kinds of cheese. A plate with pickled onions, dates, olives, and spicy cranberry jam. A tray with Chinese tea set. A jar full of candies from Heidelberg

Felt like a total peasant at the cheese monger yesterday 😅 The lady was patiently walking us through flavour profiles of a variety hard to soft cow/goat/sheep cheese (earthy, nutty, etc) from various terroir and I was struggling to fit them into my pre-existing framework of “orange or marble” 🧀

Started The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell 📚

This is only my third Arthurian legend book. It seems well-regarded but I am wondering if it will hold up to The Bright Sword which was amazing.