I AM SWITCHING TO ALL SLOW MEDIA, ALL THE TIME…

The blogroll is history. In the place of that time-sucking monster of hope, I present what I’ve been reading from my book shelf and my Slow-Media (old-school physical) folder. First the books.

Back on 23 June, I wrote:

I’m reading James Clear’s Atomic Habits, re-reading Cal Newport’s Deep Work and finishing up with Newport’s Digital Minimalism. Expect some major changes to follow.

Dumping the blogroll is the first of those changes.

I’ve finished reading both Atomic Habits and Digital Minimalism and I’m about halfway through my re-read of Deep Work. I’ll be blogging in the coming weeks about my thoughts and notes from those book and how I’ve altered my life as a result.

Now, back to the folder. I’ll begin with My Distraction Sickness—And Yours by Andrew Sullivan. This piece is nearly as old as the presidency of Donald John Trump. While I first read Sullivan’s piece back around my 61st birthday, I start here because I’ve been thinking a lot about what he wrote then and because Cal Newport chose to begin Digital Minimalism this essay. The part that stuck with me was the insanity of trying to curate the Internet, the hydra of our times. If you’re online, you should have read this. If you haven’t, do so.

Next up are two related pieces whose titles, not coincidentally, are the same: Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds. The first is by Elizabeth Kolbert writing in the 27 February 2017 issue of The New Yorker. The second is a blogpost from James Clear. I recently signed up for StoryCorps’ One Small Step project. Both of these articles will be vital for me if I’m fortunate enough to be selected.

17 Responses to “I AM SWITCHING TO ALL SLOW MEDIA, ALL THE TIME…”

  1. Jeff Hess says:
    4 February 07 at 0000

    PLEASE NOTE: All comments up to and including my own on 2 November 2018 were made to my old Mind Fodder blogroll page.

  2. Jill says:
    5 February 07 at 1433

    I can’t believe I’ve never thanked you for listing me as a daily read! I am really flattered Jeff. :) thanks.

  3. Jeff Hess says:
    5 February 07 at 1451

    Shalom Jill,

    Cheers.

    B’shalom,

    Jeff

  4. shamash says:
    24 February 07 at 0312

    Shalom, Jeff. After all these years, and sharing similar blog birthdays: it’s nice to see that we’re still reading each other. Thanks for listing me! Cheers, shamash

  5. Jeff Hess says:
    24 February 07 at 0708

    Shalom Shamash,

    The pleasure is all mine. My students are keeping me busier than usual these days, but I find a certain peace in staying connected with my blog sibblings.

    Shabbat shalom,

    Jeff

  6. Debbie Ridpath Ohi says:
    20 April 07 at 1018

    Thanks so much for listing Inkygirl as a daily read!

  7. Jeff Hess says:
    20 April 07 at 1021

    Shalom Debbie,

    You’re very welcome. The cartoons are great.

    B’shalom,

    Jeff

  8. Michael says:
    20 April 07 at 2313

    Jeff,

    Woot! I’m a Thursday read! Thanks!

    Blessings,
    Michael

  9. Jeff Hess says:
    23 April 07 at 1245

    Shalom Michael,

    Woot! I love it.

    B’shalom,

    Jeff

  10. Delaney Kirk says:
    13 May 07 at 1721

    Thanks for including me on your Sunday read. Is that before or after the Sunday newspaper? LOL

  11. Jeff Hess says:
    13 May 07 at 1803

    Shalom Delaney,

    I haven’t regularly read a newspaper since the early ’90s.

    B’shalom,

    Jeff

  12. RHF says:
    1 May 08 at 0010

    I realize this post is over a year old, not sure why I just came upon it, but Wednesday is still the perfect day to read Jewess. Thanks!

  13. Jeff Hess says:
    2 May 08 at 1557

    Shalom Rebecca,

    First, thank you for stopping in, for reading and, most importantly, for taking the time to enter the dialog by writing a comment. Building community is all about the conversation.

    I’ve enjoyed many pleasant Wednesdays reading Jewess and I’m looking forward to more. In case you’re wondering, I originally found your blog through Jill Miller Zimon’s Writes Like She Talks.

    B’shalom,

    Jeff

    You’re very welcome.

    But

  14. John Ettorre says:
    16 May 08 at 1230

    Jeff, I’ve made a note to myself to write something extra good on Tuesdays, in anticipation of your visit. Thanks for the link.
    JE

  15. Jeff Hess says:
    17 May 08 at 0751

    Shalom John,

    Please. No. You’re a tough enough act to follow as it is.

    B’shalom,

    Jeff

  16. Rana B. Khoury says:
    21 August 12 at 1029

    Hey Jeff,

    I really enjoy following your blog, especially for its often spunky musings! Please check out mine, As Ohio Goes, when you have a chance. I think you’ll enjoy it. http://ranakhoury.com

    Keep up the spunk!
    Rana

  17. Jeff Hess says:
    2 November 18 at 0821

    After many, many months of ignoring the problem, I finally got my WordPress software (mostly) sorted which allowed me to reactivate Jet Press, which had been causing me all sorts of problems. (So far, so good.)

    This morning I noticed a new referral had popped up from Brilliant At Breakfast: Rebooted and pleasantly discovered that I had been added to the site’s Blogrolling In Our Time list.

    I left a comment thanking the blogger.

    Even with some 1,000 unique, non-bot, visits a day, I do like to know who stops by.