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

Lessons from moving a DokuWiki installation between servers during a migration from AWS to Google Cloud, testing the promise of a simple file-based move.

Fixing Discourse backups against an external PostgreSQL server by updating the container's PostgreSQL tools to resolve a pg_dump version mismatch.

Adding FreeIPA LDAP authentication to a self-hosted Sentry Docker installation, including build dependencies and Django LDAP configuration.

Connecting Jenkins to FreeIPA's LDAP security realm, including a service account, user and group searches, and testing the authentication settings.

Configuring FreeIPA on AWS EC2, using Route 53 to handle the internal and public DNS records needed for cloud-hosted identity services.

Notes from installing an Ecobee3 smart thermostat in a home where the old thermostat used an undocumented K wire.

Migrating this blog from Drupal 6 to Drupal 8 with a separate test site and Drush, including hosting constraints and problems encountered along the way.

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.

A case for viewing Clojure as a data-oriented programming language, combining familiar JSON-like collections with Lisp's way of defining and calling functions.

Why a longtime Vim user moved to Spacemacs for Clojure and ClojureScript development, seeking more complete debugging and refactoring tools.

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.