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I can feel it today. Sumer is icumen in. I have had an incredibly unproductive week so far, at a very bad time in my…
If there is one succinct statement which sums up my political philosophy, it’s “Every adult individual owns themselves and absolutely nobody has the right to overrule that.” – “Your Body, Your Choice” Politicians can always be counted on...
This blog has been running on a Digital Ocean VPS for over ten years. A machine hosted in New York City, running Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. An LTS that hasn’t been in support for at least 5 years. It was about time to change it. After some...
a silver lining and a breather after months of job searching nightmare
ein lichtstreifen am horizont, ein aufatmen nach monaten jobsuche albtraum
Not to brag, but I think I’ve got great wanking game. Of all the things I do in life, masturbation is the thing that consistently brings me the most joy for the lowest cost. I’m not going to argue I’m the world’s most creative wanker,...
making movestoward passion andfulfillment for work…it’s fearful andchallenging, but Iknow my heart willbe healthier andhappier away fromthe roboticeverydayness my lifehas become. to give my gifts towilling users forgrowth inspires meto...
This year I haven’t had much time or mental energy to write a full article or prepare a talk in time for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Accessibility isn’t something I think about once a year, it’s my job, and it’s what...
What New Age gurus misunderstand about physics
It seems that, no matter where I turn, I can’t escape the talk about how we use our phones. It’s understandable they are an inescapable part of our lives, and for many of us, myself included, I can’t imagine life without one; the ability...
My Rolleiflex 2.8D is beautiful and I adore it, but it can be tricky to actually use. I don't know if this just my copy, but it flares like a son of a gun in backlit scenes. Focusing by looking down onto ground glass is neat, but
There was some equally interesting stuff in Chris's latest parcel, some of it ID'd thanks to Shaun's excellent Fantasy Toy Soldier Blog (link below), my go-to for a lot of this stuff, although I probably don't consult it as often as I...
"Down In the Valley to Pray" by Doc Watson Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support the audio element. Post a song that's a different speed than you're used to - Down In The Valley to Pray by Doc Watson This solo dirge by Doc...
Was I always a May-man? Attending graduation ceremonies were never my thing when I was young or when the kids were. I spent most of the time, as with the movies, counting up the crowd’s investment in cut flowers… coming as I did from...