Youtube has become a major timesuck for me. There are a couple channels I enjoy, but evening hours spent clicking on random, recommended videos doesn’t leave me feeling fulfilled. I’ve blocked it on my home computer, we’ll see what happens over the next 30 days.

What will I do with all this free time? Practicing bass will be at the top of the list. My skills have plateaued, and not at a level I’m proud of. In past years, I practiced more in the winter months, but this season, our weekly jam sessions were the only regular playing time I had.

I’m hoping that I’ll see a bit of progress in the coming weeks if I can stay motivated to do meaningful practice on a more regular basis. Wish me luck!

Links

• ChatGPT Diminishes Idea Diversity in Brainstorming, Study Finds
  True! It always comes up with such shopworn income schemes whenever I ask. Drop shipping? Come on.
• Bring back shame stickers for NYC drivers who block street sweepers, councilmember says
  These are great for shaming people, but consistent enforcement coupled with progressive fines for repeat offenders would yield cleaner streets.