Happy Father’s Day! I usually barbecue for this holiday, preferring the satisfaction of DIY to something prepackaged. Not always my wont, but for this day, it is. Here are some things to check out.

iPadOS 26 Developer Beta

After resolving not to install iPad betas anymore, I found myself installing the iPadOS 26 Developer Beta on an older M1 iPad. It’s terrific and I’m looking forward to the full release in the fall.

I will admit that the windowing doesn’t make a ton of sense to me on an 11” screen, but it absolutely shines when plugged into a display (which I did). I found myself forgetting for a moment that I wasn’t using a Mac until a few keyboard shortcuts that don’t exist on the iPad didn’t work. It’s gonna be interesting.

Files is a revelation, and the new menu bar is revealing and helpful, but stays out of the way when you don’t need it. It doesn’t require a keyboard, either.

Fathers Day Toy Show

I’ve been taking the boys to this version of Bob D’Amico’s toy shows since 2022. It’s outside, and fairly close to home, both of which are plusses. We blast up to the show early and get home stat.

I’ve been taking Joey and Aaron to toy shows since 2011, and they’ve been a mix of magic, wonder, and meh at the same time. This year’s show was an eclectic mix, as ever, with a lot of vinyl thrown in, much to Aaron’s delight. I’m glad we went.

Bellview Winery’s Astraea

Rhonda and I wandered into Bellview yesterday afternoon to fill our growler, and the dry white we’ve been enjoying (Hyancinth) was replaced with Astraea. We tried a sip and agreed to a growler full. It’s a light, citrusy wine perfect for the dog days of summer ahead.