The Playdate has finally arrived about two years after ordering. I’m not a gamer, but looking forward to taking this on a trip next week. Thoughts to come…

First time my hotel room includes at little “tea nook”? Did I just coin that? Shenzhen JW Marriott.

Next stop: PEK (for a work event this week)

Also while on podcasts, I came across a list of the best podcasts on the media biz. If you’re interested, you can find the list here: https://x.com/thefixmedia/status/1692499576157040853 I can personally vouch for numbers 11 and 12.

While on the topic of recommended podcasts, check out the new show Search Engine. It’s hosted by PJ Vogt of Reply/All fame. In particular, the two part series on fentanyl is well done. Find it here: https://overcast.fm/+BBVQTgVvEo

Gut-wrenching images of Kelowna, an otherwise spectacular city in Canada filled with friends and family. The fires seem to get worse every summer…

I am slowly getting annoyed by how often the word “immersive” is thrown around, to the point it has basically lost meaning. How could a 5 inch screen be immersive?! #pedant #grrr

I’m not *that guy*, but received this as a Christmas gift this past year. I actually love it more than I thought I would!

Live streaming studio nearly done. Looks like a teenager’s bedroom.

This is, without a doubt, one of the best gifts I’ve received in the last decade or more. Love it.

And just like that, Christmas draws to a close. My first HK Christmas Tree will be taken down in the morning.

Hong Kong’s normally bustling In Town Check In on Christmas Eve in a post-protest, global pandemic era.

A strange Christmas this year. First one in Hong Kong and very low key. Stay safe out there.

Thursday night, 11pm: Hong Kong on lockdown from COVID-19.

A Tiger King and Carole Baskin sighting in Hong Kong (not to mention their tiger friends). What day is it again?

Weekend project: a home teleprompter. A Sony A7R4 sits behind that screen. Finally figured out how to reverse the screen (not shown obviously!)

You can’t tell from the photo, but the humidity is finally dissipating. Fall/winter is the best time of year in Hong Kong.

Weekend comfort food: a classic skillet w/ hash browns, onions, green peppers, cheese, steak and eggs @ Green Waffle Diner. #yum