six things - one
the first of many
I signed up as a Substack “creator” some time ago, mainly to find out how it worked. But since it is here, I may as well use it. So here is “six things”, a probably monthly newsletter that will in each issue contain six things I have found interesting.
a youtube thing
Years ago, I bought one of those huge police-style Maglite torches (or “flashlights” if you insist). I have hardly used it, but during the first covid lockdown I bought a conversion kit that switches out the old tungsten bulb for a new and powerful Cree LED. It seemed relatively above board, but I found this video fascinating this week because I didn’t know there was such a market for shonky high-power torches on Amazon (this was foolish - of course there is such a market. There’s a market for everything). And it’s astonishing how far the true luminescence of these lights is from their manufacturers’ claims.
a product management thing
My intention is to include something related to my work each time. Here’s a good thought from
about asking “why” and testing our assumptions.
a music thing
I’m behind the curve but I recently came across this Irish neo-folk band and this song (along with Eileen Og) has quickly become a favourite for my son and me (and, grudgingly, for my wife).
a twitter thing
A conversation about surprising acronyms. Replies included Stax (the record label), Gestapo, scuba and other excellent suggestions.
a culture thing
I saw this excellent one-man theatrical/poetic reading of Die Hard in London before Christmas. It’s no longer on there, but it’s going on tour in 2023, and is well worth watching (I have already managed to sell at least three tickets on Whatsapp or on Slack and each of them has come back happy). It’s by Richard Marsh and you can find more information, a trailer and tour dates at the show’s website.
another thing
I got 28 on this quiz, I think, which is lower than I’d have predicted, but quite satisfying (via Marie Le Conte)
