@jackisgettingold.bsky.social
Generally just hoping not to make things worse.
Loved @scalzi.com 's characterization of Wikipedia: "a bunch of pedantic nerds saying “well, ACTUALLY” to each other until the heat death of the universe."
October 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Loved @scalzi.com 's characterization of Wikipedia: "a bunch of pedantic nerds saying “well, ACTUALLY” to each other until the heat death of the universe."
One thing I'm looking forward to about retirement: No longer seeing inane 'follow' recommendations from LinkedIn.
October 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
One thing I'm looking forward to about retirement: No longer seeing inane 'follow' recommendations from LinkedIn.
So far, I have encountered one use for generative AI. MS Copilot is able to generate pretty good meeting minutes from a transcript. (Of course, only days after I found this, my company turned off the transcript option in our meeting app.)
October 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
So far, I have encountered one use for generative AI. MS Copilot is able to generate pretty good meeting minutes from a transcript. (Of course, only days after I found this, my company turned off the transcript option in our meeting app.)
What’s the betting line on East Wing artwork, furniture, and decor turning up at Mar-a-Lago? How much was stolen, how soon do we find out, and how much will be ruined by being stored in a pool pump house?
October 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
What’s the betting line on East Wing artwork, furniture, and decor turning up at Mar-a-Lago? How much was stolen, how soon do we find out, and how much will be ruined by being stored in a pool pump house?
@tkingfisher.com Today's Kindle deal includes an interesting (and not entirely incorrect?) description.
August 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
@tkingfisher.com Today's Kindle deal includes an interesting (and not entirely incorrect?) description.
Achievement unlocked: Spent my entire Health Savings Account.
August 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Achievement unlocked: Spent my entire Health Savings Account.
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Ich ❤️ Blue Skye, and thou shouldest feele moost welcome to repost thys yf thou dost also love Blue Skye
May 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Ich ❤️ Blue Skye, and thou shouldest feele moost welcome to repost thys yf thou dost also love Blue Skye
@seanmcarroll.bsky.social, this is part of your current position, isn’t it?
December 26, 2024 at 4:27 AM
@seanmcarroll.bsky.social, this is part of your current position, isn’t it?
1/2 One of the original arguments for cryptocurrency is that it’s not dependent on a government. Now that enough people have nominal fortunes in crypto, they’ve tossed that idea aside and want government protection. I.e., acquiring the Bitcoin will drive up the price and
The main argument for a Strategic BItcoin Reserve seems to be that Bitcoin holders worry about an impending shortage of greater fools and need the US government to act as the greatest fool of last resort.
December 23, 2024 at 4:06 PM
1/2 One of the original arguments for cryptocurrency is that it’s not dependent on a government. Now that enough people have nominal fortunes in crypto, they’ve tossed that idea aside and want government protection. I.e., acquiring the Bitcoin will drive up the price and
A roast beef sandwich from a deli in Bernardsville, NJ in 1986 was the best I’ve ever eaten. One of my most vivid memories from three years in my little shared office at AT&T HQ.
I had the best sub I have had since a place in Morgantownb WV called Shakespeare's Deli. At any rate, if you are ever in Phoenix, the Cheba Hut in Tempe.
I had the KGB
I had the KGB
December 15, 2024 at 7:03 PM
A roast beef sandwich from a deli in Bernardsville, NJ in 1986 was the best I’ve ever eaten. One of my most vivid memories from three years in my little shared office at AT&T HQ.
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Every single conservative economic theory starts with the assumption that all economic actors are young, healthy, single, orphaned, high-functioning sociopaths whose exclusive aim in life is to accumulate wealth.
November 30, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Every single conservative economic theory starts with the assumption that all economic actors are young, healthy, single, orphaned, high-functioning sociopaths whose exclusive aim in life is to accumulate wealth.
Today I learned why so-called "unlimited PTO" is a thing. It's because if a company promises PTO, it's a liability: www.ptoexchange.com/blog/pto-lia... So you implement this "unlimited" plan and let the social pressure keep people from taking as much as they deserve.
November 26, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Today I learned why so-called "unlimited PTO" is a thing. It's because if a company promises PTO, it's a liability: www.ptoexchange.com/blog/pto-lia... So you implement this "unlimited" plan and let the social pressure keep people from taking as much as they deserve.
We got a 3600 watt-hour power bank and now have the 400-watt solar panel to go with it. Here at midday in mid November, 34 degrees North latitude, the display says it’s charging at about 200-250 watts. The bank is big enough to run our freezer for two days without recharging. I’m pleased.
November 16, 2024 at 5:03 PM
We got a 3600 watt-hour power bank and now have the 400-watt solar panel to go with it. Here at midday in mid November, 34 degrees North latitude, the display says it’s charging at about 200-250 watts. The bank is big enough to run our freezer for two days without recharging. I’m pleased.
@moltan1.bsky.social Looking forward to seeing your craftwork here! -Hywel
November 11, 2024 at 2:38 AM
@moltan1.bsky.social Looking forward to seeing your craftwork here! -Hywel
We lost Phil Lesh today. Damn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxjv...
Box of Rain (2013 Remaster)
YouTube video by Grateful Dead - Topic
www.youtube.com
October 25, 2024 at 9:44 PM
We lost Phil Lesh today. Damn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxjv...
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I feel like the world should see my lovely bookmark that I got from a bookmark bin in Milwaukee
September 22, 2024 at 6:17 PM
I feel like the world should see my lovely bookmark that I got from a bookmark bin in Milwaukee
Just seen over on your MeeMaw's favorite site.
While I'm not surprised per se, I have never seen such a painfully clear passive-aggressive way of saying, "I'm a better Christian than you."
While I'm not surprised per se, I have never seen such a painfully clear passive-aggressive way of saying, "I'm a better Christian than you."
July 18, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Just seen over on your MeeMaw's favorite site.
While I'm not surprised per se, I have never seen such a painfully clear passive-aggressive way of saying, "I'm a better Christian than you."
While I'm not surprised per se, I have never seen such a painfully clear passive-aggressive way of saying, "I'm a better Christian than you."
Ok, it probably won't happen but HE COULD BE IN JAIL DURING THE RNC.
May 30, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Ok, it probably won't happen but HE COULD BE IN JAIL DURING THE RNC.
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I blame @bermanmatt.bsky.social for this being buried in my mind's eye now.
May 10, 2024 at 12:36 AM
I blame @bermanmatt.bsky.social for this being buried in my mind's eye now.
Post a banger that isn't in English:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=agL9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=agL9...
Post a banger that isn't in English
[also this band is fantastic live]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FncH...
[also this band is fantastic live]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FncH...
March 25, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Post a banger that isn't in English:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=agL9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=agL9...
In the WaPo, about the Republican response to the SOTU address: "When Britt did appear, it became clear she’d gone balls-to-the-wall with the mom theme...."
Let's hear it for professional word-user Monica Hesse!
Let's hear it for professional word-user Monica Hesse!
March 8, 2024 at 8:32 PM
In the WaPo, about the Republican response to the SOTU address: "When Britt did appear, it became clear she’d gone balls-to-the-wall with the mom theme...."
Let's hear it for professional word-user Monica Hesse!
Let's hear it for professional word-user Monica Hesse!
Question 34: Do you think that a covert government effort for Taylor Swift to help Joe Biden win the presidential election actually exists, or not?
No: 73% (whew)
Yes: 18%
Don't Know: 9%
Hmm 27% barking mad. Sounds familiar. @johnrogers.bsky.social
www.monmouth.edu/polling-inst...
No: 73% (whew)
Yes: 18%
Don't Know: 9%
Hmm 27% barking mad. Sounds familiar. @johnrogers.bsky.social
www.monmouth.edu/polling-inst...
Nearly 1 in 5 Believe Taylor Swift Election Conspiracy Theory | Monmouth University Polling Institute
But 2 in 3 Americans approve of the singer encouraging voter turnout
www.monmouth.edu
February 17, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Question 34: Do you think that a covert government effort for Taylor Swift to help Joe Biden win the presidential election actually exists, or not?
No: 73% (whew)
Yes: 18%
Don't Know: 9%
Hmm 27% barking mad. Sounds familiar. @johnrogers.bsky.social
www.monmouth.edu/polling-inst...
No: 73% (whew)
Yes: 18%
Don't Know: 9%
Hmm 27% barking mad. Sounds familiar. @johnrogers.bsky.social
www.monmouth.edu/polling-inst...