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I used to fly spacecraft. Now I'm in infosec. Polymath. MASSIVE nerd. Strong autodidact tendencies. Occasionally make noises with my larynx that not everyone hates.
Right now we have light pollution, near-constant helicopters, and are legit afraid to go outside. Going #digitalnomad we can find somewhere quiet; wherever we decide to stop for a bit, we can breathe.
Help me show my kids the stars at night!
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January 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Right now we have light pollution, near-constant helicopters, and are legit afraid to go outside. Going #digitalnomad we can find somewhere quiet; wherever we decide to stop for a bit, we can breathe.
Help me show my kids the stars at night!
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#kofi #support #fundraiser
Help me show my kids the stars at night!
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#kofi #support #fundraiser
Can someone help me find (DMV area) a used, ideally under $10k, a Silverado 3500 or Ram 3500 pickup truck? Needs to be 3500, needs to be pickup truck. (No Fords, though.)
Yes I have checked Autotrader, FB, Craigslist, etc. I'm hoping to find someone looking to offload theirs.
#forsale #pickup
Yes I have checked Autotrader, FB, Craigslist, etc. I'm hoping to find someone looking to offload theirs.
#forsale #pickup
January 1, 2026 at 4:22 PM
If you want drinkable coffee, you have to math.
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There will be math. At least if you want decent percolator coffee.
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December 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
If you want drinkable coffee, you have to math.
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May this holiday reveal true natures and intentions of all.
May truth shine everywhere.
May truth shine everywhere.
December 26, 2025 at 1:37 AM
May this holiday reveal true natures and intentions of all.
May truth shine everywhere.
May truth shine everywhere.
In Memory of Maya (republished) (poetry)
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December 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We generate homegrown memes here... created an album (and tier) for them on the ko-fi.
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(Yes singular, I was too lazy to go retype it. I'll eventually correct it.)
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December 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We generate homegrown memes here... created an album (and tier) for them on the ko-fi.
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(Yes singular, I was too lazy to go retype it. I'll eventually correct it.)
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Everywhere (republished)
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December 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Waiting (republished)
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December 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
And suddenly, hope.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Clean out your ears! (republished)
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December 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Clean out your ears! (republished)
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December 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Painting, but with words. (Originally published 2013.)
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Pictures #1: Safe and Sound (republished)
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December 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Painting, but with words. (Originally published 2013.)
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Something old, made new; republishing a "short" I wrote in 2012.
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Remembering Dr. Ride (republished)
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December 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Something old, made new; republishing a "short" I wrote in 2012.
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Something unblocked and I can write again.
From my fact-checker: "Even I, who have read too damned many of these, learned something... I'd not even wanted to look because ugh llm explainers are overdone, but this one's worth it."
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From my fact-checker: "Even I, who have read too damned many of these, learned something... I'd not even wanted to look because ugh llm explainers are overdone, but this one's worth it."
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Why "AI" sucks at words but is great at cancer detection.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Something unblocked and I can write again.
From my fact-checker: "Even I, who have read too damned many of these, learned something... I'd not even wanted to look because ugh llm explainers are overdone, but this one's worth it."
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From my fact-checker: "Even I, who have read too damned many of these, learned something... I'd not even wanted to look because ugh llm explainers are overdone, but this one's worth it."
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Apparently I am more intimidating than an armed uniformed security guard/cop.
Also don't try to bully my kid at the MVA because you want her appointment and think that she's an easy target.
I didn't DO anything per se, but he was flinching from me instead of security when we left at the same time.
Also don't try to bully my kid at the MVA because you want her appointment and think that she's an easy target.
I didn't DO anything per se, but he was flinching from me instead of security when we left at the same time.
March 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Apparently I am more intimidating than an armed uniformed security guard/cop.
Also don't try to bully my kid at the MVA because you want her appointment and think that she's an easy target.
I didn't DO anything per se, but he was flinching from me instead of security when we left at the same time.
Also don't try to bully my kid at the MVA because you want her appointment and think that she's an easy target.
I didn't DO anything per se, but he was flinching from me instead of security when we left at the same time.
Rustup is the opposite of privacy focused, going by the absolute bullshit involved in trying to install it on a particular system.
I knew the community was toxic but jfc apparently that extends to installing basics.
I knew the community was toxic but jfc apparently that extends to installing basics.
March 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Rustup is the opposite of privacy focused, going by the absolute bullshit involved in trying to install it on a particular system.
I knew the community was toxic but jfc apparently that extends to installing basics.
I knew the community was toxic but jfc apparently that extends to installing basics.
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As @alecmuffett.bsky.social noted yesterday, it looks like the U.K. government has quietly scrubbed all encryption advice from government web pages. techcrunch.com/2025/03/06/u...
UK quietly scrubs encryption advice from government websites | TechCrunch
The UK is no longer recommending the use of encryption for at-risk groups following its iCloud backdoor demands
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March 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
As @alecmuffett.bsky.social noted yesterday, it looks like the U.K. government has quietly scrubbed all encryption advice from government web pages. techcrunch.com/2025/03/06/u...
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"Here are the illustrations for your history book," the artist said.
"Thanks, very g- Is this man using an iPod?"
"Very iconic of the early 21st."
"This is a history of the Post-Capitalism Neorenaissance, starting 2027! The iPod was outmoded then."
"It's centuries ago, who will notice?"
"Me!"
"Thanks, very g- Is this man using an iPod?"
"Very iconic of the early 21st."
"This is a history of the Post-Capitalism Neorenaissance, starting 2027! The iPod was outmoded then."
"It's centuries ago, who will notice?"
"Me!"
March 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"Here are the illustrations for your history book," the artist said.
"Thanks, very g- Is this man using an iPod?"
"Very iconic of the early 21st."
"This is a history of the Post-Capitalism Neorenaissance, starting 2027! The iPod was outmoded then."
"It's centuries ago, who will notice?"
"Me!"
"Thanks, very g- Is this man using an iPod?"
"Very iconic of the early 21st."
"This is a history of the Post-Capitalism Neorenaissance, starting 2027! The iPod was outmoded then."
"It's centuries ago, who will notice?"
"Me!"
I found the pic all the dips are doing the “*drool* must neg so she’ll notice me!” thing about and I’m pretty sure she was one of Wonder Woman’s trainers/mentors on Themiscyra. Massive respect and admiration!
I’m the 2021 U.S. Muay Thai Open silver medalist.
March 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I found the pic all the dips are doing the “*drool* must neg so she’ll notice me!” thing about and I’m pretty sure she was one of Wonder Woman’s trainers/mentors on Themiscyra. Massive respect and admiration!
Wearing my “I hacked the US Government and all I got was this t-shirt” shirt today because it’s extraordinarily apropos.
March 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Wearing my “I hacked the US Government and all I got was this t-shirt” shirt today because it’s extraordinarily apropos.
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Boosting, and a general PSA— please register as a stem cell donor if you’re able, and especially if you’re not white. Patients are more likely to be compatible with donors of a similar ethnic background, which can make it especially difficult for mixed race people in need of a transplant
March 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Boosting, and a general PSA— please register as a stem cell donor if you’re able, and especially if you’re not white. Patients are more likely to be compatible with donors of a similar ethnic background, which can make it especially difficult for mixed race people in need of a transplant
Anyone know if the Smithsonian has been hit by layoffs as well? I know it’s grants vs agency stuff but Reasons.
March 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Anyone know if the Smithsonian has been hit by layoffs as well? I know it’s grants vs agency stuff but Reasons.