Khaled Abou Alfa

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:01:27 -0400

Why should I fear death?
If I am, then death is not.
If Death is, then I am not.
Why should I fear that which can only exist when I do not? — Epicurus

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:46:13 -0400

🍳 First day of holiday. Weather was crap, but hey at least I’m not broken, so that’s a plus. Didn’t get dinner sorted, but got a bunch of little things done and midnight banana bread.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:45:26 -0400

NEO is a new writing app developed by Hugh Howey, of Silo fame. I’ve only spent a few minutes with this app, but I really like what I’m seeing. Maybe because it is very opinionated software for writing novels that makes this feels different? Either way I certainly intend to kick the tires and see whether or not I can get more traction across both books I’m writing, Phoenixes and Colours.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:18:09 -0400

The Obama Tan Suit. I hate the fact that Obama continued to support the Israelis and wasn’t different in this regard, but man do I miss the guy. Naturally funny and a great orator. This was on point.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:24:34 -0400

📚 Finished reading: Notes on Being a Man by Scott Galloway. Took me a while to finish this one (for several months now I couldn’t bring myself to read anything, likely depressed about what is going on in the Middle East). The lessons are only intended for myself as I share them (or versions of them) with Zane and Ryan.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:29:41 -0400

One of the things I am actually pretty thankful for during my summer break is not needing to think about what to wear.

Shorts. T-shirts. Ankle socks. White sneakers. Watch. Any combination will do. Rinse and repeat.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:19:15 -0400

FIFA Executives Were Given Ultimatum to Approve World Cup Privatization Plan. Filthy. Rats.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:16:57 -0400

🍿Finished watching: Ted Lasso S4E1, Home. It’s good to have Ted Lasso back! Super annoyed that I can’t binge, but honestly that might actually be a good thing. Having gulped The Bear in a sitting this weekly dose might be a good thing.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:07:42 -0400

📚 Finished reading: The Big Fat Kill by Frank Miller. The second chapter takes me back to when I was a teenager. I still have that issue somewhere. It was my introduction to Frank Miller, and eventually led me to follow him on 300.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:31:44 -0400

‘Please Use AI’. Via Daring Fireball. This was worth the read and a beautiful reminder of our humanity

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:26:18 -0400

🍿 Finished watching: The Four Seasons. Such a great show. The COVID episode hit so hard. Great writing and delivered so well. Really happy it’s gotten renewed for another season.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:50:43 -0400

🚲 Now I get it just worked out Ryan and I cycled 12km today. No wonder I am aching all over. Meanwhile the 8½ year old isn’t feeling a god damn thing.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:32:33 -0400

The colours are amazing on this guy.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:07:57 -0400

Hello Toronto!

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:06:43 -0400

Total Copenhagen vibes.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:05:45 -0400

It’s a bit annoying that the most amazing bike path, only 10min away is a little on the dangerous side to bike to in the city, but this is how we roll.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:42:06 -0400

As I’ve grown older I have really begun to embrace series that limit themselves to 8 episodes at 30minutes each. The whole season is like watching one big movie into bite sized chunks.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:25:58 -0400

The reduction process has begun. The first part was that ridiculous basement. So much crap. The main pieces are sorted. Now the difficult process of removing items that may potentially have an emotional element to them - it’s sometimes a delicate balance. Then after the basement, the ground level will get sorted (including the kitchen) and then finally clothes. So much clothes.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:01:26 -0400

In addition to being a Chartered Engineer (CEng), I am now also a Professional Engineer (PEng) registered in Ontario. This journey took 4 years to sort out - so for those hoping to do it faster be warned, it’s a lengthy process.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:21:08 -0400

🍿 Finished watching: Hoppers. This was excellent. Especially powerful for our family with the split of animal lovers and engineering/robotics.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:39:28 -0400

Unreleased Footage of Senator Graham on his delusional assessment of Trump and Bibi. Good riddance to bad garbage.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:07:02 -0400

Absolutely love this post by Massy Books in Vancouver.

…we’re especially not a space for genocide apologists, or people who think there are “two sides” on the topic of Palestine and Israel. If you think you deserve a “homeland” that has been built off stolen land and murdered Palestinians, this is not a store for you.

It was not right back then, and it certainly is not right now.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:41:52 -0400

It doesn’t happen very often but woke up at 4am and could not get back to sleep. Not anxious or worried about anything in particular. Not excited or filled with excitement about anything in particular either.

Just awake.

Summer is in full swing. As is the case with us, we’ve left our planning for a break to the last minute. I give us a pass on account of the fact that we have also been looking to move houses again. Hopefully this one will see us through the next 2-5 years.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:20:07 -0400

📚 Finished reading: Pulp by Ed Brubaker and Sean Philips. Short graphic novel. Finished in one sitting.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:06:50 -0400

📚 Finished reading: Gone by Jock. The influence of this book was clear and I loved it. Sure I felt the world building could have been a little better, but honestly it didn’t matter. The art alone is worth the price of entry, but if you like action sci-fi, then this is a great addition to the genre.