Apparently it’s getting to be that time of life … readers.
Not crisis mode yet, but for certain font size & lighting situations, definitely feeling it.
Of course, the ‘drug store’ variety could seem to do the trick, but these sure look nice … 🤓
(Helpful references: A reading glasses strength chart from Warby Parker.)
(NB2: Also liked the offerings from ThinOptics as a simple and tasteful way to get the job done.)
John Shea formulated a principle in this regard that is as helpful as it is difficult: criticize someone precisely in the measure that you are willing to help that person deal with the problem that you have raised. If your commitment to help is nil, you should remain silent; if your willingness to help is moderate, your critique should be moderate; if you were willing to do all in your power to address the situation with the person, speak the whole truth.
For any baseball ⚾️ fans out there - this deal good til midnight. (MLB TV + All Teams to end of season, normally $69.99 this time of year.)
(via AG)
Downtown Havre de Grace set to undergo restoration focusing on walkability and scenery
Work has begun to transform the heart of downtown Havre de Grace into a pedestrian-friendly, “Chesapeake Colonial” town with wider sidewalks, new trees, brick roadways and parallel street parking.
“This is the vision of the majority of the people,” Martin said. “The real emphasis on this is letting the citizens have pride in their downtown and feeling like they belong to something special because Havre de Grace is amazing.” The project will use a portion of the $13.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds the town received from the federal government to replace critical infrastructure. The funds were distributed nationally to help with recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. Infrastructure replacements include water lines, electric and sewer lines. Since the repairs and replacements require the town to dig up popular downtown streets such as St. John and Washington streets, project officials are calling the restoration plan a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to improve the city.
(via Baltimore Sun)
I don’t know when exactly it happened, but somewhere along the line, Cheerios became Fruit Loops … It’s a slippery slope I tell ya. ;)
Discovered on the interwebs. Immediately forwarded to attorney friend as a diversified revenue stream offering to consider further. :)
Interesting data point on population movements within the U.S. based on 2022 tax filings.
After suggesting my son and I play a board game together -
7 yo: Do you know to play dad?
Me: Well, I haven’t actually played this game before - maybe you can explain to me how it works?
7 yo: You can read the instructions
Me: I guess I could
7 yo: That’s the main reason for the instructions
(Ahhh - if only I had known) ;)
Pedestrian deaths are up in Maryland, opposite national average
Maryland saw an 18% increase in pedestrian deaths in 2023 amid a 5% decrease nationwide, according to preliminary data from the Governors Highway Safety Association released in June.
Possible helps?
The Maryland Department of Transportation, which includes MVA, implemented a new Complete Streets policy June 1 that requires all its divisions to follow planning and design principles that consider the safety, access and mobility of all users in projects in state rights of way involving more than one mode of transportation, starting next year.
And even a demo:
The first visible signs of Maryland’s new Complete Streets policy are to be temporary demonstration projects in partnership with advocacy group Smart Growth America. Targeting intersections or corridors with histories of fatalities or crashes in Bel Air, Hagerstown and Howard County, they are to be completed by fall and removed by the end of the year.
Fun, and laced with truth, video about a dad who effectively functions Assistant Manager to his wife for household management and how the family org chart works. 😃