Links, images, and things worth sharing.https://reubeningber.com/https://reubeningber.com/field-notes/https://reubeningber.com/field-notes/On Wednesday, Oct 14, Adorama set me up with real models and pro lighting gear in the Flower District. I usually work with natural light and my kids, so this was a completely different experience. I learned a ton, and I had a blast doing it. Check out my whole [portfolio here](https://photos.reubeningber.com).Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://reubeningber.com/field-notes/https://reubeningber.com/field-notes/Spent this afternoon making something with my hands. I saw [this reel on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeBimAMtz-B/?obrf=MWNzanB5bnJ5dWpudw==) and decided to try making my own notebook. This first one went to Zeke, and he loves it. I'll write more about the process soon.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.businessinsider.com/teaching-young-boys-consent-dr-becky-parenting-2026-10https://www.businessinsider.com/teaching-young-boys-consent-dr-becky-parenting-2026-10Since the news broke I’ve thought about ways to better prepare my 7 year old and this advice from Dr. Becky is a great place to start.Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.businessinsider.com/atlantic-nicholas-thompson-laurene-powell-jobs-openai-creator-peter-kafka-2026-9https://www.businessinsider.com/atlantic-nicholas-thompson-laurene-powell-jobs-openai-creator-peter-kafka-2026-9I listened to the [podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/channels-with-peter-kafka/id1080467174) this article is based on. It's striking that some media brands are thriving right now while so many others are collapsing. Every business is different, but I think the constant is this: if you consistently give readers content they actually need or want, you can keep growing.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://reubeningber.com/field-notes/https://reubeningber.com/field-notes/I've been running into a lot of the same problems running multiple agents as the Engineer describes. I need to try this!Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.nytimes.com/video/arts/100000011086535/why-are-there-street-markings-all-over-new-york-city.html?smid=url-sharehttps://www.nytimes.com/video/arts/100000011086535/why-are-there-street-markings-all-over-new-york-city.html?smid=url-shareAmazing to see the codes that keep NYC water, gas, power, and telecommunications moving.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://reubeningber.com/field-notes/https://reubeningber.com/field-notes/Annual Day After Camp Ends Legoland Trip with ZekeSat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ben.balter.com/2026/07/14/work-loudly/https://ben.balter.com/2026/07/14/work-loudly/I'm constantly telling my directs to file tickets for everything they're working on and to give robust standup updates, because in a remote world, that's what fuels what I actually know about them. In this remote environment you can be working on a million things, but if you aren't using a personal megaphone, it may look like you're just phoning it in.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thefp.com/p/how-my-dad-helped-me-master-my-autismhttps://www.thefp.com/p/how-my-dad-helped-me-master-my-autismI love reading stories about dads being strong positive role models that fit who their kids are. Lots of fathers want their kids to conform to their vision for them, the dads who step back and become the fathers their kids need are truly remarkable.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://reubeningber.com/field-notes/https://reubeningber.com/field-notes/These are role model fathers!Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.thefp.com/p/my-former-colleagues-are-destroying-democrats-dsahttps://www.thefp.com/p/my-former-colleagues-are-destroying-democrats-dsaMy Former Colleagues Are Destroying the Democratic PartyWed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.costco.com/p/-/tp-link-deco-x60-wi-fi-6-ax3000-whole-home-mesh-wi-fi-system-3-pack/100531942https://www.costco.com/p/-/tp-link-deco-x60-wi-fi-6-ax3000-whole-home-mesh-wi-fi-system-3-pack/100531942Just upgraded my home wifi network and everything seems to be working as expected. Hot tip courtesy of Chat-GPT, use the same network name (SSID) and password and all your devices (including smart plugs) will most likely reconnect to the new network seamlessly.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://reubeningber.com/field-notes/https://reubeningber.com/field-notes/Tech debt in a zero-interest-rate environmentThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://reubeningber.com/field-notes/https://reubeningber.com/field-notes/Why Some Dad Don't have friendsThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alifeengineered.substack.com/p/5-things-world-class-engineers-do?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=2598310&post_id=204336343&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=5aha&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=emailhttps://alifeengineered.substack.com/p/5-things-world-class-engineers-do?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=2598310&post_id=204336343&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=5aha&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=emailTwo things stuck: monthly (not annual) progress check-ins, and amplifying the people around you as the actual multiplier. Also — "packaged engineering." That term is going to live in my head, especially for editorial tools.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT