Memorable Cigarettes

I used to smoke a long time ago. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it is part of who I am. These are a few memories tied to a nasty habit I was able to break.

Saturday, July 28, 2018 · 4 min · 803 words · Jim Mitchell

Start Somewhere

Eventually you use up every excuse in your book for not doing the thing you keep saying you’re going to do.

Friday, July 27, 2018 · 3 min · 503 words · Jim Mitchell

Eliminating Digital Distractions

Life is so full of distractions. It seems everything is vying for our attention in one way or another these days, with most of it coming from our electronic gadgets.

Thursday, April 13, 2017 · 5 min · 988 words · Jim Mitchell

The Spin Cycle

We move from one thing to the next and then another in search of a quick thrill, because we’ve become instant gratification junkies.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017 · 2 min · 252 words · Jim Mitchell

Saying No

Saying no can be one of the hardest things we can do for ourselves.

Thursday, March 2, 2017 · 2 min · 311 words · Jim Mitchell

Applescript to Compress Files and Folders

This Applescript compresses files and folders into their own archive.

Saturday, August 2, 2014 · 1 min · 148 words · Jim Mitchell

AppleScript to Add Files in the Mac Finder

I had the need to add several named text files to a project folder in the Finder on my Mac today. This is the AppleScript I developed to solve it.

Friday, August 12, 2011 · 2 min · 290 words · Jim Mitchell

Applescript to Toggle the Desktop

An AppleScript I use to quickly toggle desktop visibility for taking screenshots and recording screencasts that I thought might be useful for others.

Saturday, October 16, 2010 · 1 min · 186 words · Jim Mitchell