Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Geeks on Tour monthly newsletter

Have you seen our Geeks on Tour newsletter? I haven't missed even one month Since 2007. And, all of them are listed and available to read on our website at https://geeksontour.com/recent-newsletters/. 
Part travel journal and part tech tips, it's a fair amount of work to put these newsletters together, but I love that it gives me a motivation - a deadline - to get some writing done. 
For the last few years, I've been starting with a photo, something that represents our life in the past month. It's usually travel related. I keep the images in a Google Photos album, so I can look at an overview - like a Year in review. For example, here is 2025:


I always feel stressed when I realize it's time to get the newsletter done, and I always feel accomplished when it's been sent out to our subscribers. During the time I need to get it done, I tend to be a recluse on board the ship. I say 'no' to a lot of invitations to participate in events. For example, there's almost always a theatrical production going on. I'm sure I would enjoy taking on a part in a play, but I just don't want to commit. 
Sometimes I think it may be time to shut it down, be completely retired. But then I get a comment that makes me feel so good ...
Thank you for your email. I found your Show 319, about Google Drive, particularly interesting.
Thanks for all the interesting stuff you share.
Keep up the good work.
Mike S

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