🎄 December 24 - The Arrival I stood by the window and made a wish for everyone who would see this card. I smiled, and wished something warm. For you! Then.. Legend says I got tangled in the Christmas tree cable and everything fell down. Classic me. Merry Christmas ✨ #illustration #MerryChristmas

🎄 December 23 - The Discovery After the accident, I was about to move on when something caught my eye. In the snow. A small lantern, softly glowing. I touched it. I was supposed to keep going… but it was too pretty. I forgot the gift back home... So I’ll take this lantern with me. #illustration

🎄 December 22 - The Slip Hey… it’s Mieloh! I thought I should speed things up if I didn’t want to be late. So I tried to go fast. Very fast. A little too fast… 🫣 One wrong step… whoosh. Nothing’s broken. Just my ego. And maybe a bit of dignity... But… where am I? And what is... #illustration

🎄 Dec 21 - The Departure Hey! I’m Mieloh, a gingerbread cookie shaped like a drop of honey! I was invited to be part of a Christmas illustration… So I’m getting ready to leave and trying not to forget anything. Did I mention that I’m a bit clumsy?

Revisiting Anytype. I’m exploring whether, in the long run, it could replace Obsidian! The tool is evolving well and I like it so far. The real challenge isn’t the tool, but adapting my way of thinking and structuring notes... I’ll keep exploring and share progress along the way! #pkm

When it’s Christmas, it can only mean one thing… The baking season is officially open! I wanted to start gently… So I made a little homemade brioche. Result: my place now smells like a bakery, and my stomach is already negotiating what comes next. 😌🍞

Finally made a decent Procreate brush (personal victory 🍾). Still can’t bond with the default ones… pretty sure we’re in a toxic relationship 😂 The little ghosts keep showing up, but now I need to tame the Christmas spirit before it attacks. A few ideas are already plotting. 🎄👻 #draw #procreate

I tried giving Procreate another chance today, because I still struggle to really get into it… I just don’t feel connected to their brushes. So I tried making my own, hoping it would help me ease back into it.

Just took another look at Anytype and the app has really come a long way since the last time I tried it. I’m genuinely impressed by the direction they’re taking. It feels more coherent, more fluid, and the UI is really clean.

Today I found some old sketchbooks I made myself with printer paper + a brave Japanese binding attempt in 2020. 😅 Before diving into my current one, I’ll finish these. And later, I’ll try the experiment again because drawing on something you made is surprisingly fun.

I can't wait for Black Friday to be over... The constant emails are exhausting 😭

When your dog becomes extra clingy 🐶🤭 
Paw on my arm like: “I’ve done the math… you leave too much. 
So I’m sticking to you now.
 Living room? I’m coming. Bathroom? Coming too. And uh… you’re not getting another puppy, right?
 ’Cause I’ll start a union.” 😤 #dog #americancocker

Small unexpected event today. A bird hit the window, one of the regulars at the bird’s house. He was stunned, so I moved him to a spot and even enjoyed a gentle scratch under the beak… When I stopped he gave me a “Hey, I was enjoying that.” 😅 Fortunately he flew off again! #birdphotography #bird

Do people use Ghost? I have a few articles on Substack, but I feel like it's turning into LinkedIn 2.0... And I just saw that with version 6.0, you can connect to open social web apps. But does it work if we host it ourselves?

A small stolen moment this morning: This morning, the cold sketched a completely abstract shape on the window — a tiny frost miracle I would’ve missed if I’d woken up any later. One thing’s for sure: winter is coming… and for me, that’s very good news ❄️ #winteriscomming #naturephotography

When I see that Cloudflare has failed, it reinforces my belief in keeping as much as possible locally. There must be quite a few depressions today 😅

Today I kept exploring this ghost-cloud idea, and I’m pretty happy with the result. I’ll rework it on my iPad, since I’m still not very comfortable with traditional drawing 😅 Testing Artstudio Pro for now because Procreate still makes me feel like an alien… #draw #drawing

I had a hard time getting back into it… as usual T.T I started by copying some pieces from mfana_57 and sansyokuhituji to get started, and little by little I ended up turning my little ghosts into cloud-inspired characters. And I think I might have found an idea worth exploring! 🌥️

A pause on the road 🍁 Under the autumn trees, the wind played with the leaves and a wind turbine turned quietly in the distance. A simple meal, a bit of silence, golden light over the fields. Sometimes, it’s in these small moments that life finds its right place again. #naturePhotography #autumn

If only starting were easier… I want everything to be perfect, but right now I just have to build the sketching practice, little by little 😭 #sketching #drawing #draw #sketch

I'm not playing the game yet, but the Arc Raiders soundtrack is simply divine 😍

New island, new story 🌿 Restarted Animal Crossing from scratch today. My dog instantly picked up the “cosy” vibe and fell asleep next to me — a soft, quiet afternoon. Do you play too? Ever restarted your island from zero? #americancocker #dog #animalcrossing

While I was assembling my new ergonomic chair, I had a very serious little assistant by my side.
 Well… serious until he decided my real priority wasn’t screws and tools, but cuddles & play time instead ✨ #americancocker #dog

I finally opened my sketchbook… 😭 Now, I just copied drawings from artists I love. (@te___tr + @mainichikumao on X) Nothing extraordinary — but for me, it’s huge. The fear always fades once you start. You picture a wall, then draw a line… and the wall disappears. #draw #drawing #sketchbook

Great... Just got an email from @adobe.com : my subscription is going up to €78.65/month (from €48). That was the last straw—I canceled it. Let’s see what news Affinity has in store. I have no problem paying, but at some point enough is enough.

⛅️ Clouds tell us stories. That evening, I saw a turtle — a matamata, drifting slowly through the sky’s currents. Shapes awaken memories, myths, emotions. An image becomes a story — if we dare to lose ourselves in it. What do you see? #photo #photography #NaturePhotography

Rebuilding my note‑taking system from scratch. No more chasing trends or copying influencers — just step by step, adapting to my real needs. It’s messy, but challenging. Thinking of sharing the journey. Would that interest you? 🤔 #pkm #obsidian

I hate apps that change the rules of the game in terms of pricing without informing you... If you put something like ‘That's free forever’, do it. Or at the very least, be thoughtful enough to tell people about it, because trust takes a hit (thanks wayback machine for the info)

Just launched Sync-in — a secure, open-source platform to store, sync, and collaborate on files. Privacy-first, self-hostable, supports real-time editing ! Designed for individuals, teams, and organizations. 👉 sync-in.com/blog/sync-in... #opensource #selfhosted #privacy #collaboration

Walking the dog, I looked up and saw this odd trail in the sky. Not perfect, not straight — just there. Organic. Quiet. Made me stop for a second. Funny how the sky means something different to everyone. What do you see when you look up? #photo #NaturePhotography

🍅 The first cherry tomatoes are starting to appear. They’re still tiny, but I can’t wait to pick them… and taste them. It’s slow, it’s simple. But it’s enough to make me smile. And you — what’s your small summer joy? #gardening #garden #tomatoes

AI changed everything. I’m not an engineer, I’m a creator. Maybe the real question isn’t what AI can do, but what it reveals about us 🤔 I wrote a short, honest piece — no answers, just reflection. 📖 Read here : mhussard.substack.com/p/the-future... #AI

Pinterest, AI, platforms… What if everything we thought was stable could vanish? I reflect on lost digital anchors, tool fatigue, and why I’m turning to local solutions to create with more control. How are you adapting to this shifting web? mhussard.substack.com/p/ephemeral-... #minimalism #digital

🇫🇷 Some forces truly stand the test of time. The citadel of Belfort watches in silence. The flag dances in the wind, and tall grass sways gently in the summer light. A place shaped by history… now peaceful. Did you know there’s a samurai armor inside? 🇯🇵 #photo #photography #landscapephotography

I realized not long ago that chasing the perfect setup was making me lose sight of what I was actually trying to build. I simplified everything to find what truly works for me. Sometimes, a sheet of paper is enough. mhussard.substack.com/p/the-chimer... #productivity

I was about to set up the parasol to offer some shade to the plants, and to the birds that come to drink near the cabin, when a hummingbird hawk-moth appeared, hovering mid-air. A fragile moment, almost sacred. I put the parasol down and let it enjoy its time. #NaturePhotography

Recently, I questioned the tools I use. I tried new ones—and slowly, I’m rediscovering the joy of writing and creating. The way we publish and create online is shifting. I wrote a short piece to reflect on this quiet evolution. New paradigm? 🔗 mhussard.substack.com/p/paradigm-s... #web

What do you do when you’re stuck — when you just can’t get going, not out of laziness, but because of fear or anxiety? I’m asking because it happens to me often. I’d really like to hear how you get through that. Maybe your ways could help others and me #CreativeBlock #SelfDoubt #MindfulCreativity

What if your favorite app disappeared tomorrow? Mine just did. I lost a tool — but it made me think about habits, memory, and digital fragility. I wrote about it. And shared a few alternatives. 📖 Read here → mhussard.substack.com/p/pocket-is-... #pocket #mozilla

Today, I planted strawberry runners to prepare for next year and I'm trying basil again. Last time I failed and I'm not sure it’ll work, but I’ll try. Failures are part of the game. At least I had a great moment! 🥰 And you, what are you planting? #gardening #basil #strawberry

One of the most liberating things I’ve done lately: posting my writing without overthinking. Not waiting for it to be perfect. I write, quick check, post. Now I need to do the same with my visuals. And that’s a whole other story. mhussard.substack.com #writing #blog #substack

A beam of light through the leaves. I didn’t look for it — it came on its own. A quiet reminder: light finds its way, even in the tangle. No settings, just feeling. That’s what I love about shooting with a phone. Sometimes, that’s enough. #photo #NaturePhotography #photography

“What if Apple bought Unity?” A random thought between friends — no scoop, just a gut feeling. I turned it into a reflection on tools, platforms, and creative freedom. 🔗 metahussard.substack.com/p/what-if-ap... #unity #apple

✨ Sometimes, we pass by the same place every day. Then one evening, the light shifts — and suddenly, the ordinary becomes magical. What if wonder was just a matter of timing... and attention? #photo #NaturePhotography #photography

What if AI, instead of helping us, was quietly pulling us away from ourselves? It’s a question that crossed my mind 🤔 I took some time to try to write — about tools, attention… and the choice to stay human. 🔗 metahussard.substack.com/p/ai-are-we-... #AI

Recently, Obsidian added databases. What if it was the right moment to slow down and rethink our tools, our pace, our needs? #pkm #notetaking 🔗 metahussard.substack.com/p/obsidian-i...

I’ve been writing for years. But lately, I needed more simplicity. I tried Substack. A different energy, a different pace. Two tools, two ways of showing up online. 📖 metahussard.substack.com/p/what-if-su... What space do you write from these days? #substack #wordpress #writing

When he looks at me like that, I get the feeling he’s trying to tell me something. 🐶 #americancockerspaniel #americancockerspanieldog #americancocker #cockerspaniel #cockerworld

What if iOS 26 wasn’t designed for the screen we touch… but for the one we’ll no longer see? I wrote about Apple, Liquid Glass, and what it might be hinting at. (article dispo en 🇫🇷 aussi) 🔗 metahussard.substack.com/p/the-liquid... #liquidglass #Apple

I'm trying to write an article about Liquid Glass and the future with Apple... I feel like my brain is melting 😭