the weblog of robin camille davis

One of the handiest things I’ve ever downloaded is Jumpcut. It extends your clipboard to 40+ items, which are easily accessed from the top of your (Mac only) screen:

I use it A LOT. Like you know when you’re filling out an application online, and you’re afraid you’ll lose everything when it times out on you? That [...]

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There are more. Suggestions?
N.B. “Like” (as a filler word) is too easy a target to nominate for this list, particularly because the author utilizes it often.

After looking over the most recent Nordstrom catalog, I have a few requests for people who design clothes for the hoi polloi. These are they.

If I seem annoyed or am acting bratty, simply offer me a snack.
If I tell you a story you’ve already heard once or twice, just go along with it and pretend I haven’t. Triple repetition may necessitate a reminder, however.
When I’m introducing you to someone, please do not say, “I’ve heard so much about you!” [...]

I fancy myself a fairly well-seasoned traveler. (Not with salt & pepper.) Over the years I’ve figured out some tips & tricks that make my life easier when I’m leavin’ on jetplanes. These are some of them.

If you normally wear contacts, don’t wear them on the plane, as the air system will dry them out. [...]