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Thurs. May 14, 2026: A Balanced Workday

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Day Before Dark Moon

Pluto Retrograde

Rainy and cool

You can read the latest on the garden on Gratitude and Growth. I actually have a decent-sized post up this week!

Yesterday morning, I worked my way through the draft of BETTING MAN, adding in the layers and the red herrings I needed in order to move forward. One wouldn’t think that could take all morning, but it did. Those fourteen chapters hold together better than I thought, which is a relief, and now there’s enough foundation to move forward.

The tension builds better now around the attacks that have happened since before the book opens. The first death is at the beginning of Chapter Five – again, farther in than I usually like to put it, but that’s where it needs to be for this book. I’m about to drop another body when I move forward, and then two more in pretty rapid succession after that. There’s enough detail and differentiation in the thoroughbred racing scenes and the polo match scenes to give readers a sense of each without being overly expositional (I hope).

The Nina books are more category length than standard length – usually between 60-70K.

I did the day’s marketing. I wrote the blurb for BETTING MAN and created the page for the book on the Nina Bell website. I haven’t put the cover art up yet. I’ll do that when the edited version of the book goes through production. I did a bit of housework, in case the friend I’m taking to Lenox today comes up to the apartment. It’s not ready for a photo shoot, but I will vacuum and do a little more tidying up this morning, and it will be what it is, in transition between winter and spring.

I did a nice chunk of work on the ghostwriting, although I don’t have a deadline for this assignment yet. I’m waiting on notes from the assignment I turned in Tuesday last week.

It was a solid, balanced workday, which gave me a sense of satisfaction. I got the scripts for Monday night’s session with Athena, and will probably read them over the weekend.

I’m pondering an LOI to a local organization doing a restructuring. I may work on that a bit tomorrow and next week, and then see if it’s worth sending.

I dropped off/picked up books at the library, ran into Big Y for a big batch of cilantro that I need for today’s crockpot meal, and then picked up my CSA box at Savvy Hive. It was raining, so I did all the errands by car instead of on foot. There were too many books to lug around on foot anyway, and I wanted to get those errands out of the way yesterday to free up some time today.

I’m skipping online meditation this morning, because I want to get my errands out of the way and get some work done before my friend and I head down to Lenox for the Clark Art Institute’s event down at Shakespeare & Co.

I hope the rain lets up while we drive there and back. Driving through Pittsfield is always a nightmare because the drivers are so careless. Driving through Pittsfield in bad weather is even worse. But it will work out. If I need to drive like the little old lady from Pasadena, that’s what I will do.

I will miss the library meeting and the library cohort meeting tonight, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. I’ve been there quite steadily, so missing a meeting here and there isn’t a tragedy for any of us. I always let them know ahead of time.

I hope you have a lovely Thursday!

https://www.europesays.com/dk/79879/ Solvay reports share buyback in the context of its long-term incentive plans #Belgium #Brussels #Buyback #context #in #incentive #Its #LongTerm #of #plans #reports #share #Solvay #the

https://www.europesays.com/be/15069/ Solvay reports share buyback in the context of its long-term incentive plans #Brussels #buyback #context #in #incentive #its #LongTerm #of #plans #reports #share #Solvay #The

Ingo Kretzschmar, CEO of the bookchain Thalia, is planning a major expansion into the toy retail market. According to Kretzschmar, Thalia envisions the potentia... https://news.osna.fm/?p=45286 | #news #concept #expansion #massive #plans

Ingo Kretzschmar, CEO of the bookchain Thalia, is planning a major expansion into the toy retail market. According to Kretzschmar, Thalia envisions the potentia... https://news.osna.fm/?p=45286 | #news #concept #expansion #massive #plans

Ingo Kretzschmar, CEO of the bookchain Thalia, is planning a major expansion into the toy retail market. According to Kretzschmar, Thalia envisions the potentia... https://news.osna.fm/?p=45286 | #news #concept #expansion #massive #plans

Ingo Kretzschmar, CEO of the bookchain Thalia, is planning a major expansion into the toy retail market. According to Kretzschmar, Thalia envisions the potentia... https://news.osna.fm/?p=45286 | #news #concept #expansion #massive #plans

Spain economy: Unicaja earns 161 million euros in first quarter and plans 95% dividend payout

Unicaja earned 161 million euros in the first quarter of the year, broadly in line with the same…
#Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #161 #and #cent #Dividend #earns #Economy #euros #first #million #payout #per #plans #Quarter #spanish #unicaja
https://www.europesays.com/spain/17192/

Ukraine has announced a ceasefire starting Wednesday, a move that contrasts with conflicting statements regarding a cessation of hostilities. Russian President... https://news.osna.fm/?p=44449 | #news #calls #ceasefire #maintains #plans

Ukraine has announced a ceasefire starting Wednesday, a move that contrasts with conflicting statements regarding a cessation of hostilities. Russian President... https://news.osna.fm/?p=44449 | #news #calls #ceasefire #maintains #plans

Ukraine has announced a ceasefire starting Wednesday, a move that contrasts with conflicting statements regarding a cessation of hostilities. Russian President... https://news.osna.fm/?p=44449 | #news #calls #ceasefire #maintains #plans

Ukraine has announced a ceasefire starting Wednesday, a move that contrasts with conflicting statements regarding a cessation of hostilities. Russian President... https://news.osna.fm/?p=44449 | #news #calls #ceasefire #maintains #plans

That Time of Year

It is that time of year again. The time where my loyal readers (all zero of you) start getting inundated with posts where I say something like, just you watch… tomorrow I’m going to go to the ocean and take pics of the sunrise.

I haven’t taken a photo-walk or anything like that since last August. Eight months. I have the day off tomorrow and the forecast calls for clear skies at sunrise. Let’s do this!

The way this works is… I say I am going to go to the ocean to take pics of the sunrise the next day, and then the next day arrives and I stay in bed. That’s how these things usually go. Will that be the case this time?

Probably.

goofing around with #QGIS and #Inkscape over changing range of occupation of the archaeological site.
Do you like this kind of viz, or prefer simple 2d plans, with clear north and dimensions?

#archeology #visualization #maps #plans #illustration

"Waiting for total clarity is the fastest way to become irrelevant". - Futurist Jim Carroll

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Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
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When I walked out of the corporate world 36 years ago, I thought I needed a five-year plan.

That’s actually kind of funny to think about now.

I quickly realized that in a world of high-velocity change, a five-year plan is certainly on the list of things that won’t happen! I came to learn that the real danger I faced wasn’t a bad plan; it was what I’ve come to call the Clarity Trap.

That’s the belief that you must see the entire path before you take the first step!

Since then, I’ve spent three decades watching the brilliant leaders and organizations become caught in the trap. I’ve seen them paralyze their future because they were “waiting for the dust to settle,” for the path forward to become clear, for the future to be more certain. And they end up waiting a long time. All the while, they think they are being diligent, but as they wait for the “perfect” view ahead, the landscape they were studying has already shifted.

Whether you are running a global corporation or a solo practice, if you wait for 100% certainty, you are already too late.

I didn’t have a map for the last 36 years; I believed the trends I was watching were going to unfold into something bigger. When I dove into the early Internet in 1994, the technology was messy, and the business models were nonexistent. Yet I didn’t wait for clarity; I gained clarity by moving.

The Infinite Pivot requires you to execute on partial data, imperfect information, and a stunning lack of focus. You have to be willing to move when the clarity of the future is still uncertain — and be prepared to adjust your course mid-flight. This is particularly true when uncertainty dominates and volatility rages. Your only real protection at this point is momentum. If you are moving, at least you can steer. If you are standing still, you are just a target for disruption.

This reality becomes even more challenging in an exponential world. The “safe” move of waiting for more information is actually the riskiest move you can make. The only way to find out if a pivot works is to make the turn.

Stop waiting for the “right” time.

The right time is the moment you realize that standing still is a choice to be obsolete.
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Futurist Jim Carroll has learned that chasing an unclear future is one of the most important things we can do.

#Clarity #Trap #Action #Momentum #Uncertainty #Movement #Plans #Pivot #Risk #Waiting #Paralysis #Disruption #Speed #Decisions #Leadership #Freelance #Lessons

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/03/decoding-tomorrow-the-infinite-pivot-series-3-waiting-for-total-clarity-is-the-fastest-way-to-become-irrelevant/

https://www.fogolf.com/1198151/dame-lydia-ko-signals-likely-retirement-from-lpga-tour-after-2027-season/ Dame Lydia Ko signals likely retirement from LPGA Tour after 2027 season #2027 #After #Biggest #Dame #from #given #Golf #GolfNews #Hint #ko #likely #LPGA #LYDIA #Plans #Professional #retire #RETIREMENT #Season #Signals #Tour #When

https://www.fogolf.com/1198151/dame-lydia-ko-signals-likely-retirement-from-lpga-tour-after-2027-season/ Dame Lydia Ko signals likely retirement from LPGA Tour after 2027 season #2027 #After #Biggest #Dame #from #given #Golf #GolfNews #Hint #ko #likely #LPGA #LYDIA #Plans #Professional #retire #RETIREMENT #Season #Signals #Tour #When

Zeta Greek Kitchen to open up to 45 Australian stores in five-year push

The render above gives a glimpse …
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2546429/zeta-greek-kitchen-to-open-up-to-45-australian-stores-in-five-year-push/

Zeta Greek Kitchen to open up to 45 Australian stores in five-year push https://www.diningandcooking.com/2546429/zeta-greek-kitchen-to-open-up-to-45-australian-stores-in-five-year-push/ ##fastfood #45 #after #Australia #Australian #being #Chain #Five #fiveyear #franchise #granted #Greek #in #kitchen #Kiwi #master #Mediterranean #MediterraneanFood #next #open #over #plans #push #rights #stores #to #up #years #zeta

Wettbewerb Wohnbebauung Zeughausareal Innsbruck 2016

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#zeughausareal #innsbruck #tirol #austria
#competition #architekturwettbewerb #architecturecompetition
#architecture #architektur
#wohnbau #housing
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#archilovers #design #archdaily #architecturehunter #architecturelife #architecturelovers #architectureanddesign #archiporn
#concept #architectureaustria

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New entry of AI-generated #comics and #jokes added to our #website:

#"Powering Up" #Expansion #Plans

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#ComedyGold #AIHumor #VisitNow #AIComedy #AILaughs

Norway to Tighten Protection Rules for Ukrainian Men https://www.byteseu.com/1834643/ #a #access #age #among #announced #as #authorities #collective #Conscription #describe #disproportionately #for #has #high #incoming #intended #is #Islam #limiting #men #move #Norway #number #of #plans #protection #reduce #Refugees #residency #rules #Temporary #the #their #tighten #times #to #Ukrainian #What

Norway to Tighten Protection Rules for Ukrainian Men

Islam Times – Norway has announced plans to …
#Norway #NO #Europe #Europa #EU #a #access #age #among #announced #as #authorities #collective #conscription #describe #disproportionately #for #has #high #incoming #Intended #IS #Islam #limiting #men #move #Noreg #Norge #norway #number #nyheter #of #plans #protection #reduce #Refugees #residency #Rules #temporary #the #their #Tighten #Times #TO #Ukrainian #what
https://www.europesays.com/2810961/

China holiday spending sends a strong signal on consumer stimulus plans

https://misryoum.com/us/markets/china-holiday-spending-sends-a-strong-signal-on/

People watch performances to welcome the 'God of Wealth' during Lunar New Year festivities at Qianmen Street in Beijing, China, on February 21, 2026.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBEIJING — China's consumer market is recovering — just enough that policymakers...

#China #holiday #spending #sends #strong #signal #consumer #stimulus #plans #US_News_Hub #misryoum_com

This is a wonderful project. Go and build your own now!

The second link in preview

https://timetowaste.ru/en_infidex

#Photography #3DPrinting #Film #Panorama #Panoramic #35mm #SLR #OpenSource #Plans #technology #Lenses #light

A 3D printable panoramic film camera design which is Open Source has been shared!

Sources

https://3dprinting.com/news/denis-aminev-shares-open-source-3d-printable-panoramic-film-camera-design/

https://timetowaste.ru/en_infidex

#Photography #3DPrinting #Film #Panorama #Panoramic #35mm #SLR #OpenSource #Plans #technology #Lenses #light

https://www.europesays.com/africa/97106/ Somalia plans to recruit 12,000 teachers by 2026 as part of education reform #000 #12 #2026 #as #by #education #of #part #plans #recruit #reform #Somalia #teachers #to

https://www.europesays.com/africa/96823/ Somalia plans to recruit 10,000 teachers in 45 months as part of education reform #000 #10 #45 #as #education #in #months #of #part #plans #recruit #reform #Somalia #teachers #to

https://www.fogolf.com/1171700/grant-pud-to-preserve-crescent-bar-golf-course-after-vote-columbia-basin/ Grant PUD To Preserve Crescent Bar Golf Course After Vote | Columbia Basin #Commissioners #CrescentBar #Golf #GolfCourse #GolfNews #GrantCounty #GrantPud #Plans #Quincy #Recreation #vote

https://www.fogolf.com/1171700/grant-pud-to-preserve-crescent-bar-golf-course-after-vote-columbia-basin/ Grant PUD To Preserve Crescent Bar Golf Course After Vote | Columbia Basin #Commissioners #CrescentBar #Golf #GolfCourse #GolfNews #GrantCounty #GrantPud #Plans #Quincy #Recreation #vote

https://www.europesays.com/africa/83299/ Kenya To Reopen Somalia Border After Nearly 15 Years Of Closure #15 #after #Al #announced #attacks #border #by #closure #cross #deadly #group #has #in #Islam #IT #its #Kenya #Land #linked #militant #nearly #neighboring #of #plans #Qaeda #reopen #response #Shabaab #shut #Somalia #the #Times #to #was #with #years

https://www.fogolf.com/1161400/kinloch-resort-john-sax-plans-900m-taupo-golf-and-villa-expansion/ Kinloch resort: John Sax plans $900m Taupō golf and villa expansion #900 #900m #and #area #businessdesk #Businessman #course #Development #Expansión #Golf #GolfNews #into #investment #john #Kinloch #major #Million #Near #Plans #Preparing #reports #resort #RESULT #Sax #says #taup #Villa #Which #will #Worth

https://www.fogolf.com/1161400/kinloch-resort-john-sax-plans-900m-taupo-golf-and-villa-expansion/ Kinloch resort: John Sax plans $900m Taupō golf and villa expansion #900 #900m #and #area #businessdesk #Businessman #course #Development #Expansión #Golf #GolfNews #into #investment #john #Kinloch #major #Million #Near #Plans #Preparing #reports #resort #RESULT #Sax #says #taup #Villa #Which #will #Worth

https://www.fogolf.com/1161400/kinloch-resort-john-sax-plans-900m-taupo-golf-and-villa-expansion/ Kinloch resort: John Sax plans $900m Taupō golf and villa expansion #900 #900m #and #area #businessdesk #Businessman #course #Development #Expansión #Golf #GolfNews #into #investment #john #Kinloch #major #Million #Near #Plans #Preparing #reports #resort #RESULT #Sax #says #taup #Villa #Which #will #Worth

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NASA astrophysics, commercial satellites launch on SpaceX rideshare mission

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/nasa-astrophysics-commercial-satellites-launch-on-spacex-rideshare-mission/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/668341/ France Plans Ban On Social Media For Children Under 15 #15 #age #australias #ban #Children #EU #Europe #following #for #France #from #impose #introduce #is #Islam #legislation #Media #Minors #move #of #on #plans #Platforms #preparing #prohibit #recent #restrictions #similar #Social #that #the #Times #to #under #using #would

2025 #retrospective and #plans for 2026 #newyear2026 #lookingback #movingforward #lookingahead #mask #loops #owncast

So it's uh, been a year wow. Overall a good year, I plan to move forward with new and exciting stuff for you guys, so stay tuned.

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Hamilton Gardens reveals plans for new Medieval Garden, opening in 2026 https://www.allforgardening.com/1522083/hamilton-gardens-reveals-plans-for-new-medieval-garden-opening-in-2026/ #2026 #ages #for #garden #gardens #Hamilton #heart #In #medieval #Middle #new #opening #Plans #preparing #Reveals #Shape #slice #summer #taking #Unveil #Waikato #with

https://www.alojapan.com/1414796/asb-classic-boss-moves-fast-after-naomi-osakas-unexpected-change-of-plans/ ASB Classic boss moves fast after Naomi Osaka’s unexpected change of plans #after #ago #Around #asb #boss #change #classic  #Director #Email #fast #from #Japanese #lamperin #moves #naomi #news #Nicolas #of #Osaka #OsakaNews #osaka's #personal #plans #received #star #tournament #Unexpected #weeks #大阪 #大阪府 “It’s not something that would normally happen which is why we were very disappointed when we heard the news,” said Lamperin. “We had a comm

Plans, Policies, and Procedures: Equipment Disposal
The plan for responsibly managing assets that are no longer needed, ensuring proper data sanitization, and adhering to legal and environmental regulations.

https://blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

#Plans #Policies #Procedures #Equipment #Disposal #Programming

A quotation from Kit Marlowe

BARABAS:                               Religion
Hides many mischiefs from suspicion.

Christopher "Kit" Marlowe (1564-1593) English dramatist and poet
The Jew of Malta, Act 1, sc. 2, ll. 282-283 (c. 1590)

More about this quote: wist.info/marlowe-christopher/…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #kitmarlowe #christophermarlowe #benefitofthedoubt #coverstory #mischief #plans #plots #religion #suspicion

Plans, Policies, and Procedures: COSO
An organization that develops guidelines for businesses to evaluate internal controls, risk management, and fraud deterrence.

https://blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

#Plans #Policies #Procedures #COSO #Programming

Plans, Policies, and Procedures: BYOD
Allows employees to use their personal devices (like smartphones, laptops, or tablets) for work-related activities.

https://blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

#Plans #Policies #Procedures #BYOD #Programming

Plans, Policies, and Procedures: Acceptable Use
A set of rules and guidelines for using an organization's technology resources, including networks, websites, and other digital assets.

https://blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

#Plans #Policies #Procedures #Acceptable #Use #Programming

Plans, Policies, and Procedures: Acceptable Use
A set of rules and guidelines for using an organization's technology resources, including networks, websites, and other digital assets.

https://blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

#Plans #Policies #Procedures #Acceptable #Use #Programming

Plans, Policies, and Procedures: Acceptable Use
A set of rules and guidelines for using an organization's technology resources, including networks, websites, and other digital assets.

https://blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

#Plans #Policies #Procedures #Acceptable #Use #Programming

Plans, Policies, and Procedures: Acceptable Use
A set of rules and guidelines for using an organization's technology resources, including networks, websites, and other digital assets.

https://blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

#Plans #Policies #Procedures #Acceptable #Use #Programming

Plans, Policies, and Procedures: Acceptable Use
A set of rules and guidelines for using an organization's technology resources, including networks, websites, and other digital assets.

https://blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

#Plans #Policies #Procedures #Acceptable #Use #Programming