Checked out Luna at Bowery Ballroom on Thursday night, they put on a great show. Based on observations from some recent shows, I have some advice for my fellow middle-aged concert goers: If you want to stay on your feet, maybe have one less edible.

Hadn’t made sourdough since before we moved due to the general moving chaos and then a malfunctioning oven. Despite both me and the starter being out of practice, we managed to turn out a reasonable looking loaf. The new kitchen is such that the stand mixer is on the counter and available for use at any time. At some point, I really need to take advantage of that for some different types of bread.

Links

• The Next Coup Attempt
• A ‘Zoomer-to-Boomer’ Pay Phone Hotline Gets Two Generations Chatting
• Why fun tech jobs went extinct via Denis Defreyne’s weeknotes
• Toxic Confidence Has Taken Over
  I witnessed some toxic confidence this week while walking behind a guy in the park who was giving someone a video tour. He talked very confidently about the virtues of McKibben Park in Williamsburg (it’s McCarren Park), and how Prospect Park is literally bigger than Central Park (it’s literally not). I hope whomever was listening to this wasn’t actually listening.
• In Defense of Thinking
  I agree that things are, in fact, getting worse. He offers some solid suggestions at the end.
• ‘Cognitive Surrender’ Leads AI Users To Abandon Logical Thinking, Research Finds
  See above
• Artemis II Astronauts Have ‘Two Microsoft Outlooks’ and Neither Work
  2026 and we’re still using Outlook.
• Can you have a full night out in New York City for under $20? We did it.
• New Yorkers stopped composting after city stopped giving them fines, report shows
• State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers