Hi Reader, Every year, I pick a theme, one simple idea I can use like a compass. Not a 37-item resolution list. Not a personality transplant. Just one guiding star that helps me make better decisions when life (and inboxes) get crazy. This year’s theme: I Love Data! Before you hide under a cozy blanket with your favorite novel, hear me out. Data doesn’t have to mean spreadsheets. Data can be as friendly as a sticky note. It’s just information that helps you make smarter choices. And if you’re...

Hi Reader, Every January 1, something delightful happens in the creative universe: Public Domain Day. It’s the moment a fresh batch of older books, films, songs, art, and characters becomes legally free to remix, adapt, and reboot. And in 2026, that means works from 1930 (plus sound recordings from 1925) are now available under U.S. law. So What is the Public Domain? In plain writer-speak: creative works that are not protected by copyright make up the public domain. You don’t need permission....

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