Notes from a challenge to read or listen to 52 books in 2020, with brief reflections on decluttering, motivation, and living wholeheartedly.

An annotated diaper-bag packing list based on flying to Japan with a baby, highlighting essentials and the value of extra supplies during delays.

What worked on a ten-day trip to Japan with a thirteen-month-old, with travel gear rated by usefulness and detailed notes on a compact stroller.

Juji builds a personality profile from Mayor Stubbs' tweets, giving the feline mayor a fitting description as a curious investigator.

A visit to Boyana Church at the end of the tour's second day, with notes on its medieval frescoes and illustrated references for the interior.

A photo tour of Rila Monastery, from its murals and bell tower to a nearby lunch stop, during the second day of a Bulgarian cultural trip.

Photos from Sofia's National Archaeological Museum, highlighting Thracian gold jewelry, a wreath, and treasures from a royal grave.

The first day of a nine-day cultural tour of Bulgaria begins with photos from Sofia, the city of lions.

Tom presents a playful photo guide to his weekly kitty manicure and pedicure, with relaxation, paw massages, and a little help from his mom.

Planning a nine-day cultural tour of Bulgaria with a private driver and guide, including the itinerary, hotel arrangements, and useful reading.

Discovering dirty diapers left in the guest bathroom after a party prompts a reflection on considerate disposal when visiting someone else's home.

Travel notes on limited or awkward airport Wi-Fi access in Paris, Madrid, and Frankfurt, with an update from August 2013.

Experiences with several vacuum cleaners in a home with two long-haired cats, comparing cleanup on carpet, hardwood, and other surfaces.

Notes on a pdfLaTeX pixel-dimension setting used while troubleshooting a blurry screenshot in a camera-ready conference paper.

Recording a registry fix used when Windows 7 or XP grays out the screen saver's logon-on-resume option and triggers workplace security alerts.

Reflections on Machine Learning That Matters and why computer science research should have practical impact, with encouragement to try industrial internships.

A reference list of contract and payment forms gathered while managing home remodeling and repair projects.

A first attempt at sewing baby cloth shoes as a gift for a niece, finished with handmade pompoms and notes on following the tutorial.

Testing the iPhone 4s camera with Mayori as the model, starting with cat portraits taken in natural light.

A household review of the Canine Cat Scratcher, covering its modern design, ordering experience, and how Tom and Mayori received it.