parenting
First Week as a Dad?
Being a dad seemed like some strange monolith glimpsed through fog. More fiction than fact. Now, suddenly, I'm standing before it, humbled and in awe.
Odin Halvorson
Poetry
Emily Dickinson's Poems Become Public Domain
Copyright ends, creativity begins. Dickinson’s Further Poems is now public—learn the story of feuds, fame, and freedom in art. When Emily Dickinson died in 1886, she left an astonishing 1,800 unpublished poems behind. And, because of a strange quirk of copyright law, an important part of this
Newsletter
Catching Up on Odin
A brief update, and the result of a new interview of yours-truly!
Gaming
Distant Worlds 2: A 4X King Not Quite Ready for the Throne
A 4X game that could be the best there's ever been... if the designers would pivot their attention toward actually making things fun.
AI
The Real Gains from AI: Why Employees, Not Corporations, are Reaping the Benefits
Corporations don't know where the gains from apparent use of AI by employees are going--but I do, and I support it.
Newsletter
A Baby on the Way
Communication
Navigating the Emotional Tightrope When You’ve Hurt Someone
Navigate emotional complexities with self-compassion and clear communication, turning hurt into healing and deeper connections.
PKM
How to Start Your Personal Knowledge Management Adventure
Unlock your potential with Personal Knowledge Management: Organize, retain, and leverage your knowledge effectively.
software
All Your Calendars, One App
Why Morgen's integration capabilities could change how you manage your time
2024
A Most August Month
It's been a wild August in Odin-land, so here's a (mostly) writing and life-focused update.
Libraries
Reference Librarians and AI Tools: Exploring Groq for Reference Requests
AI is coming in like a wave, and librarians should be right there at the crest.
Covid-19
The Pandemic Isn't Over, So Why Are We Acting Like It Is?
Covid-19 isn’t over. New variants evade vaccines. Wastewater tracking shows surges. Stay vigilant, get vaccinated, wear masks.