My third word for 2026 is "Attention". Also, AI small theater, a 3D effect, fake cold weather hacks for ICE agents, debunking the AI food delivery hoax, Maggie's link to how to prepare for Jeopardy and my link to a celebrity Jeopardy tale, and Peter Friese turns docc into a nice looking pdf.

My second word for 2026 is "Habit". Also, the trailer for "My Dog: The Paradox", move or don't, protesters' rights, the WELL's state of the world, Wegmans is watching, Maggie's link to a hair demonstration, and AlphaFold is reimplemented and open.

My first word for 2026 is "Happiness". Also, What do you do for you, cool pictures from London Tube stations, iPhone typos might not be your fault, Pargin on the Just coffee, black meme, CPB shuts down, Maggie's link to shrimp having fun, and an essay I wrote on using pen and paper in the new year.

On deciding to make a fresh start every day. Also, a beginner's guide to strength training, F'ing Approachable Swift Concurrency, homemade sock assist, Brownie Mary, Progressive Congress, Maggie's link to a giant fat bear, and Soroush's talk on Color from NSSpain.

On looking back and looking ahead. Also, making Amaro at home, the Number of the year, New Yorker Magazine's archives, drawing tools, Maggie's link to Better Gift Saul, and FoxTrot (again) with Jasoneezer Scrooge.

On creating the space that we all need. Also, Swiss sounds, the Escheresque browser game, Radiohead sings Santa, 3D printing airplane parts, Maggie's link to an Orchestral version of a FNAF viral fan song, and Eric's Exploring Uncut.

On older people losing privacy and agency as we age. Also, a protest at a nativity scene, why we have two nostrils and not just one big hole, the coolest pop-up books, Cory's guide to criticizing AI, an awful Texas traffic stop, Maggie's link to how to fix a soup (or any dish), and looking forward to Public Domain Day 2026.

It's time to jump out of the pot. Also, how a bad mood spreads, wool from gay sheep, cats miaow more at men, witchcraft repairing a sweater, free electricity, Maggie's link to the Temple Marching band playing Fall Out Boy, and Julia's Wizard Zines.

On self-assessment and improvement. Also, the creator of Lite-Brite's obit, Lee does the Time Warp, 3D self-folding objects, how to say nothing, taking a swipe at dating apps, Maggie's link to Jameela Jamil on extreme weightloss in Hollywood, and Johanna Rothman's kickstarter for Effective Public Speaking. This issue is number 296 and not (as it appears in the newsletter) 297.

On evaluating how much to be paid. Also, Song Around The World with WAR's "Why Can't We Be Friends", Knitting and Science, When an entire Scientific field changes its mind, an octopus plays piano, Maggie's link to a connection between Sailor Moon and High Fashion, and FoxTrot's Binary Sudoku.

On snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Also, a beer tuner, doom scrolling without the scrolling, a garden in a single bag of soil, sketching while you travel, Maggie's link to what it takes to feed the English Rugby team, and Paul Samuels asks Do ya still need it.

On knowing where to end a story. Also, a home urine scanner, design a tree for Apple for Christmas, being Cinderella for someone, dinner deals for those who need it, Maggie's link to the differences between ASL grammar and English grammar, and the Human Only Public license.