{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Jarrod Blundy","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/jarrod","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"5676","username":"jarrod","bio":"A simple internet typist. I play outside. (P.S. I won’t see your likes, boosts, or quote posts. Replies are the best!)","pronouns":"he/him","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":291,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2023/02/5676.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"95585167","content_html":"<p>Guided Cranberry Lake 50 Ultra: <a href=\"https://strava.com/activities/19697540071\">strava.com</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://strava.com/activities/19697540071","date_published":"2026-08-10T06:00:01+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-10 06:00","date_timestamp":1786341601,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"95498204","content_html":"<p>We take great pride in forming strong partnerships with our guests, and love seeing them excel in going after their objectives. @rhodes_and_trails is the best of the best in making those long days in the mountains safe, educational, and fun!</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18102002831337683.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18102002831337683-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"Three hikers climb a rocky path on a mountain surrounded by dense green forest. A review overlay reads Kathee Tyo 5 reviews 1 photo 5 stars 2 hours ago. A long day made fun because of our guide Katie She is a wealth of knowledge and encouragement Her attention to us as a group was top notch and I felt we were in the best hands as we conquered the Santononi range\">\n</a>\n\n</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/08/10/we-take-great-pride-in.html","date_published":"2026-08-10T04:33:34+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-10 04:33","date_timestamp":1786336414,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3mspbimt4zz2t","https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/Db2KnkIHEHs"]}},{"id":"95498212","content_html":"<p>Marcy with Leif and Branden on a cloud-filled day. It was their first time in the high peaks, but these guys moved through the muddy, slick, rugged terrain like it was their own backyard!</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18100863791580775.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18100863791580775-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"Two people stand on a wet rocky ledge overlooking a lush forest and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18149890636519547.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18149890636519547-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"A person kneels on grass, adjusting a backpack, surrounded by dense evergreen trees with misty mountains in the distance, under an overcast sky.\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/17962954494156196.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/17962954494156196-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"A person hikes up a rocky trail surrounded by dense green pine trees under an overcast sky.\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18090327152410751.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18090327152410751-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"A person stands on a rocky, foggy mountain top holding a hiking pole beside a cairn. 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Plaque text: 1837 Marcy 1937 L&amp;rsquo;AHAWE A&amp;rsquo;NEIOHA CLOUD-SPLITTER Utsayantha&amp;rsquo;s Son of the Forest Heart Giver of the Sacred Waters (remaining text is not fully visible)\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18085074836443531.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18085074836443531-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"Two people with backpacks walking on a rocky forest trail surrounded by dense green trees under dappled sunlight.\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18088851530235032.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18088851530235032-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"Two people with backpacks stand smiling arm in arm on a forest trail one holding a camera and walking stick. The person on the right wears a shirt reading &amp;ldquo;Spencerport Soccer&amp;rdquo;.\">\n</a>\n\n</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/08/10/marcy-with-leif-and-branden.html","date_published":"2026-08-10T04:33:21+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-10 04:33","date_timestamp":1786336401,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3mspbj4qc3j2r"]}},{"id":"95425159","content_html":"<p>Another awesome day at King Philip’s Spring Wall introducing a gym climbing family to the wonders of real rock! The Heyman’s did GREAT facing some fears and doubts, with everyone topping out every climb. We walked out with a real sense of accomplishment. Do rad stuff together as a family — you become a...</p> <a href=\"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/08/08/another-awesome-day-at-king.html\">jb.heydingus.net</a>","summary":"","url":"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/08/08/another-awesome-day-at-king.html","date_published":"2026-08-08T22:09:01+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-08 22:09","date_timestamp":1786226941,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/Dby66VYHcy5"]}},{"id":"95425184","content_html":"<p>The Clark family made a special stop for Day 11 of their road trip to climb in the Adirondacks. They did an amazing job for their first time on real rock, even climbing the 5.8 line ‘Springtime’ at King Philip’s Spring Wall. That crag’s a perfect spot for families and groups! There’s still time for your...</p> <a href=\"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/08/08/the-clark-family-made-a.html\">jb.heydingus.net</a>","summary":"","url":"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/08/08/the-clark-family-made-a.html","date_published":"2026-08-08T22:06:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-08 22:06","date_timestamp":1786226816,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/Dby69G3nVoi"]}},{"id":"95425198","content_html":"<p>Did you know we rent out crash pads for bouldering? Conveniently located 10 minutes from the Mckenzie Pond boulders, get them for $20/day and keep crushing those problems! Easy rentals via our website (link in bio).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18123735925691509.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18123735925691509-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"Two crash pads lie beneath a boulder among trees, with two people nearby on a forest floor. Text review by Bonnie Jakobsen-Martin: Rented some crash pads for the day. The arrangements communication and pickup and drop off processes were all smooth. The weather on the rental day ended up being great but ahead of time Jarrod even said we could move the rental date if it had been rainy which was very reassuring. Great experience overall.\">\n</a>\n\n</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/08/08/did-you-know-we-rent.html","date_published":"2026-08-08T22:05:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-08 22:05","date_timestamp":1786226730,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3msm442bmfd26","https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/Dby69s4GxnB"]}},{"id":"95425023","content_html":"<p>The hike isn’t always about reaching a summit. This time it was for slowing down, reflecting, connecting, and noticing all the beauty that nature has to offer. Kudos to Michael for making the most of a rainy ADK getaway, and finding love for every quiet moment — even simply the raindrops on the tent. 🏕️</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/8173395715.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/8173395715-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"A person in a green rain jacket is sitting on a mossy rock by a forest stream holding a walking stick. 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The White Mountains delivered in a spectacular way. Can’t wait to go back! ⛰️</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18092196923376373.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18092196923376373-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"Man stands smiling holding a sign on a rocky mountain overlook with expansive forested hills behind him. The sign reads Northeast Ultra 8 Pemi Loop 5/8 and has two logos.\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/17983964795858258.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/17983964795858258-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"Two individuals wear headlamps and backpacks smiling in a dark outdoor setting suggesting a nighttime hike. 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The distant horizon reveals multiple mountain ridges fading into a cloudy atmosphere.\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18116760784718395.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18116760784718395-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"A wooden trail sign lists directions and distances to Franconia Ridge Trail Falling Waters Trail Mt Lafayette Greenleaf Hut and Mt Liberty surrounded by a dense forest with ferns and moss.\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18159524539479583.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18159524539479583-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"A tall rock formation stands prominently among mossy boulders shrouded in fog overlooking a dense green forested valley and distant mountain slopes.\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18107993021037781.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18107993021037781-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"Two hikers stand on large mossy rocks giving thumbs up in a foggy mountainous environment both wearing hiking gear and backpacks.\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18107794994120068.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18107794994120068-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"A golden retriever stands on a concrete ledge next to a man looking down wearing a white shirt with orange patterns on a cloudy day in an outdoor setting.\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/17900203491520916.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/17900203491520916-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"A hiker walks down a rocky trail surrounded by dense green trees on a mountainside under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/17899731102489363.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/17899731102489363-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"A man stands on a moss-covered rock holding a walking stick overlooking a vast green mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky.\">\n</a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18137549821542421.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/18137549821542421-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"Dense green foliage with small round leaves grows intertwined with clusters of narrow pointed leaves. 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And a notable step up in cinematography from the first few of the Tom Holland series. 👍</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/08/01/watched-spiderman-brand-new-day.html","date_published":"2026-08-02T01:11:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-02 01:11","date_timestamp":1785633095,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3ms2shroz5d22","https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/DbhNIfsHDF2"]}},{"id":"95050867","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jifarris@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@jifarris</a></span> I think so!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/95050867","date_published":"2026-08-01T23:38:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-01 23:38","date_timestamp":1785627538,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95039508","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/daringfireball@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@daringfireball</a></span> It’s probably worth mentioning that while the IUP “included” AppleCare+, it wasn’t for free. It was just baked into the monthly cost of the program. If you did the math on the 24 monthly payments, it equaled out to the retail cost of the phone + two years of AppleCare. Within a few cents.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/95039508","date_published":"2026-08-01T18:09:50+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-01 18:09","date_timestamp":1785607790,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95052930","content_html":"<p>Guided the Pemi Loop 😮‍💨: <a href=\"https://strava.com/activities/19563119320\">strava.com</a></p>","summary":"Hike: Distance: 57.3km, Elevation Gain: 3226m, Moving Time: 16:24:24, Average Speed: 3.5km/h","url":"https://strava.com/activities/19563119320","date_published":"2026-07-31T06:56:09+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-31 06:56","date_timestamp":1785480969,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"94922951","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/daringfireball@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@daringfireball</a></span> IUP required a big 3 carrier too, which was also a bummer. At least Verizon’s new Simplicity plan approached MVNO pricing.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/94922951","date_published":"2026-07-30T16:53:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-30 16:53","date_timestamp":1785430426,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94831807","content_html":"<p>After starting their climbing journey with ice last winter, Nicole and Dan have expanded into to the rock world and booked an instructional day to learn how to become more independent climbers. We covered building single pitch anchors off bolts and trees, how to evaluate gear placements, cleaning, and more....</p> <a href=\"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/07/29/after-starting-their-climbing-journey.html\">jb.heydingus.net</a>","summary":"","url":"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/07/29/after-starting-their-climbing-journey.html","date_published":"2026-07-29T05:09:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-29 05:09","date_timestamp":1785301785,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3mrr63e3dqv2s","https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/DbXVioCIEi6"]}},{"id":"94769401","content_html":"<p>Watched: <a href=\"https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1361774\">The Dink</a> 🍿</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/img-6214.jpg\">\n  <img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93195/2026/img-6214-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\" max-width: 100%\" alt=\"A movie poster for &amp;ldquo;The Dink&amp;rdquo; (2026) directed by Josh Greenbaum. The central figure is a man holding a pickleball paddle, surrounded by other characters. The background features a net and numerous green pickleballs. The text reads: &amp;ldquo;Wasn&amp;rsquo;t sure I was gonna like this one at first. But I laughed so hard. Everyone was committed to the bit. A fun watch.&amp;rdquo; There are emoji reactions below with two thumbs up highlighted.\">\n</a>\n\n</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/07/27/watched-the-dink.html","date_published":"2026-07-28T03:05:33+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-28 03:05","date_timestamp":1785207933,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3mrogjvtshp2x","https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/DbUiQHHIM9x"]}},{"id":"94731997","content_html":"<p>Evening Workout: <a href=\"https://strava.com/activities/19484550167\">strava.com</a></p>","summary":"Workout: Distance: 0.0km, Elevation Gain: 0m, Moving Time: 00:47:55, Average Speed: 0.0km/h","url":"https://strava.com/activities/19484550167","date_published":"2026-07-26T22:18:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-26 22:18","date_timestamp":1785104333,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3mrmv4vikia24","https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/DbS9EDVFnk_"]}},{"id":"94622748","content_html":"<p>Evening Workout: <a href=\"https://strava.com/activities/19453599868\">strava.com</a></p>","summary":"Workout: Distance: 0.0km, Elevation Gain: 0m, Moving Time: 00:59:03, Average Speed: 0.0km/h","url":"https://strava.com/activities/19453599868","date_published":"2026-07-24T22:38:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-24 22:38","date_timestamp":1784932722,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3mrh47wclyj24","https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/DbNCYNQFnhg"]}},{"id":"94579045","content_html":"<p>Guided Seward Range: <a href=\"https://strava.com/activities/19444604366\">strava.com</a></p>","summary":"Hike: Distance: 27.4km, Elevation Gain: 1316m, Moving Time: 10:41:00, Average Speed: 2.6km/h","url":"https://strava.com/activities/19444604366","date_published":"2026-07-23T11:45:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-23 11:45","date_timestamp":1784807107,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"94482883","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/matt_birchler@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@matt<span>_</span>birchler</a></span> “Quickubs” typo in the title, btw. 🙂</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/94482883","date_published":"2026-07-22T20:48:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-22 20:48","date_timestamp":1784753323,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94480248","content_html":"<p>Curious about what specs and number of external monitors that your Mac can support? RetinaDesk has <a href=\"https://retinadesk.com/tools/external-display-support/\">a neat tool</a> for that! Just select your Mac, and it shows you how many displays, at what resolutions and refresh rates, and the capabilities of each port on your Mac. Pretty handy!</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/07/22/curious-about-what-specs-and.html","date_published":"2026-07-22T19:44:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-22 19:44","date_timestamp":1784749486,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3mrb3nk5zyx2s","https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/DbG3_bcGx6_"]}},{"id":"94438132","content_html":"<p>ADK Run Club - Whiteface Landing: <a href=\"https://strava.com/activities/19412316577\">strava.com</a></p>","summary":"Run: Distance: 11.0km, Elevation Gain: 158m, Moving Time: 01:00:01, Pace: 5:28/km, Estimated Avg Power: 217.2 (from power meter), Weighted Avg Power: 215","url":"https://strava.com/activities/19412316577","date_published":"2026-07-21T22:06:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-21 22:06","date_timestamp":1784671562,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3mr7gfu4kev26","https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/DbFK8zKoEjs"]}},{"id":"94438131","content_html":"<p>Guided Marcy: <a href=\"https://strava.com/activities/19412316943\">strava.com</a></p>","summary":"Hike: Distance: 25.4km, Elevation Gain: 1083m, Moving Time: 09:17:46, Average Speed: 2.7km/h","url":"https://strava.com/activities/19412316943","date_published":"2026-07-21T11:39:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-21 11:39","date_timestamp":1784633983,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3mr7gfr5ild24","https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/DbFK8ZjnJgP"]}},{"id":"94372427","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/100x/https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Fw154%2F5rhTDKUhPYvpdQIijFIs5VoWsON.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\"><p>Watched: <a href=\"https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1368337\">The Odyssey</a> 🍿</p>\n<p>A spectacle from start to finish. Quite gripping through the very end as well. Not sure it captured Odysseus' wit or the love between him and his crew as much as I expected, but there were certainly very powerful moments. Another triumph from Nolan and team.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/07/20/watched-the-odyssey-a-spectacle.html","date_published":"2026-07-21T02:50:10+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-21 02:50","date_timestamp":1784602210,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3mr4sfmwiek24","https://www.threads.com/@heyjb.me/post/DbCe5yrnG8u"]}},{"id":"94372377","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/100x/https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Fw154%2FjjJZyBCDgyYylGdtctuqEYcO7Lc.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\"><p>Watched: <a href=\"https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/252107\">Star City</a> 📺</p>\n<p>Really brought over the drama and tension from <em>For All Mankind</em>, but it’s a <em>very</em> different show. I liked it. I think they captured the paranoia of living under constant surveillance quite well. Hoping for a season two!</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://jb.heydingus.net/2026/07/20/watched-star-city-really-brought.html","date_published":"2026-07-21T02:47:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-21 02:47","date_timestamp":1784602071,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vjoxtxx6p7m5o4ymem5l4lq7/post/3mr4sawf32z22"]}},{"id":"93781092","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> very nice!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/93781092","date_published":"2026-07-10T16:43:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-10 16:43","date_timestamp":1783701791,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93686091","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/agiletortoise@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@agiletortoise</a></span> Create new actions!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/93686091","date_published":"2026-07-09T04:46:57+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-09 04:46","date_timestamp":1783572417,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93556355","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/matt_birchler@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@matt<span>_</span>birchler</a></span> Nice feature update! Heads up, couple of small typos.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://jb.heydingus.net/uploads/2026/b84a782b60.png\" alt=\"A smartphone screenshot displaying text from a website, birchtree.me, with a focus on RSS feeds. Mentioned authors include John Siracusa and Casey Liss, highlighting their irregular publication as suitable for the feeds feature. Text discusses the convenience of following these writers and using newsletters. The phrase “MacStory Select” is highlighted, and there are icons for closing, sharing, and options at the bottom of the screen. An emoji with a winking face is present near the end.\"></p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/93556355","date_published":"2026-07-07T00:45:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-07 00:45","date_timestamp":1783385159,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93371612","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/lexfri@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@lexfri</a></span> Thank you! 😊</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/93371612","date_published":"2026-07-03T13:41:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-03 13:41","date_timestamp":1783086106,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93337543","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/flohgro@social.lol\" class=\"u-url mention\">@flohgro</a></span> Great app; thank you! 🙂 I used this one: PFEPHMT4REMY</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/93337543","date_published":"2026-07-02T22:06:04+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-02 22:06","date_timestamp":1783029964,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93083582","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/simonbs@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@simonbs</a></span> There was <a href=\"https://parkerortolani.blog/2026/04/24/taking-the-apple-agents-concept.html\">a cool concept</a> that <span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/parkerortolani@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@parkerortolani</a></span> made with a Siri app with a handful of different personalities for each chat thread that I really liked. Similar idea.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/93083582","date_published":"2026-06-28T18:30:57+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-28 18:30","date_timestamp":1782671457,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92982187","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/news\">@news</a> A good idea, but 5 days seems a little short notice for the rare person who wants to keep it. Dunno if you’re looking for suggestions, but personally I’d do a 10-day and 3-day notice at minimum.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/92982187","date_published":"2026-06-26T22:34:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-26 22:34","date_timestamp":1782513265,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92971973","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/siracusa@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@siracusa</a></span> Thank you! This TV would primarily be for TV/movies. Our current LG C9 would become the gaming TV. I’m mostly looking for bigger size, better contrast, and a bit brighter than the C9. Though I haven’t really played with the C9’s brightness settings, so that may not even be a real factor. Both Amazon and Sony have a good deal on the 77” A95L right now, but the Bravia 8 II still beats it on price.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/92971973","date_published":"2026-06-26T18:02:28+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-26 18:02","date_timestamp":1782496948,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92969765","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/siracusa@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@siracusa</a></span> P.S. I tried doing a bunch of searches to see if you made recommendations lately. I think I remember a back-and-forth with <span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/stephenrobles@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@stephenrobles</a></span> not too long ago. Maybe worth a page on your site to house your latest picks in categories that you often get asked recommendations for? 🙂</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/92969765","date_published":"2026-06-26T17:13:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-26 17:13","date_timestamp":1782493992,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92969583","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/siracusa@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@siracusa</a></span> Is the Sony A95L still your overall pick for TVs today? How’d the Bravia 8 ii and LG G5 stack up in the end?</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/92969583","date_published":"2026-06-26T17:10:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-26 17:10","date_timestamp":1782493805,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92245507","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/stephenrobles@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@stephenrobles</a></span> Sounds like a great Keynote tool!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/92245507","date_published":"2026-06-15T20:51:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-15 20:51","date_timestamp":1781556711,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92121627","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/numericcitizen\">@numericcitizen</a> Ah, thank you! That did the trick.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/92121627","date_published":"2026-06-13T19:05:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-13 19:05","date_timestamp":1781377542,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92079557","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/hotdogsladies@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@hotdogsladies</a></span> I was sure which show before I even clicked the link. Perfection.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/92079557","date_published":"2026-06-13T00:30:18+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-13 00:30","date_timestamp":1781310618,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92079413","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/numericcitizen\">@numericcitizen</a> Same here on an M1 Mac Mini. Also tried Safe Boot.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/92079413","date_published":"2026-06-13T00:26:09+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-13 00:26","date_timestamp":1781310369,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92046515","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/matt_birchler@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@matt<span>_</span>birchler</a></span> Same goal, but I’m about 90 miles behind. 😬 About to go out and claw back some mileage.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/92046515","date_published":"2026-06-12T14:53:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-12 14:53","date_timestamp":1781276034,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91799952","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/bbech@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@bbech</a></span> Lolz, yeah probably.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/91799952","date_published":"2026-06-09T01:32:01+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-09 01:32","date_timestamp":1780968721,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91784667","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jarrod\">@jarrod</a> Icons for menu bar items are off by default in macOS 27. I didn’t mind them, but I’m happy for <span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/gruber@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@gruber</a></span> and <span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/siracusa@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@siracusa</a></span>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/live/yl2jsIoMfDU?si=1hjKPGhLJttwVCtZ&amp;t=1467\">www.youtube.com/live/yl2j…</a></p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/91784667","date_published":"2026-06-08T22:04:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-08 22:04","date_timestamp":1780956293,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91779603","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jarrod\">@jarrod</a> Dunno about this new app grid on watchOS. I guess I do use the same handful of apps the most. Still, this UI looks a little childish to me.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fjb.heydingus.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fcleanshot-2026-06-08-at-15.52.282x.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/91779603","date_published":"2026-06-08T19:59:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-08 19:59","date_timestamp":1780948762,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91779272","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jarrod\">@jarrod</a> Some more Mac-like stuff coming to iPad. Always-shown menu bar, apps names in status bars, sidebar improvements…</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fjb.heydingus.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fcleanshot-2026-06-08-at-15.50.292x.png\" alt=\"Highlighted text announces Improved Messages syncing across devices, surrounded by other blurred features.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/91779272","date_published":"2026-06-08T19:51:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-08 19:51","date_timestamp":1780948304,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91779138","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jarrod\">@jarrod</a> I guess we didn’t already have this in Apple’s macOS apps? Lots of third-party apps already implemented swipe-to-refresh. Good Apple’s following suit.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fjb.heydingus.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fcleanshot-2026-06-08-at-15.48.032x.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","url":"https://micro.blog/jarrod/91779138","date_published":"2026-06-08T19:48:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Jarrod Blundy","url":"http://jb.heydingus.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F02%2F5676.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"jarrod"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-08 19:48","date_timestamp":1780948136,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}