Mark Kozel
@markkozel.bsky.social
Love tech, the outdoors, and honesty...but maybe that's redundant
One upside of the economy and #Shrinkflation... my hand seems to have gotten bigger
January 21, 2026 at 8:20 PM
One upside of the economy and #Shrinkflation... my hand seems to have gotten bigger
What I find interesting about this post and responses is how much non-MAGA folks react and respond like MAGA folks in the same, but reversed situation
Each side differs on what they react to, but pretty much reacts with the same anger and hate, and without much in the way of facts
Each side differs on what they react to, but pretty much reacts with the same anger and hate, and without much in the way of facts
May Jonathon Ross never have a peaceful day for the rest of his life.
January 12, 2026 at 1:34 AM
What I find interesting about this post and responses is how much non-MAGA folks react and respond like MAGA folks in the same, but reversed situation
Each side differs on what they react to, but pretty much reacts with the same anger and hate, and without much in the way of facts
Each side differs on what they react to, but pretty much reacts with the same anger and hate, and without much in the way of facts
It is quite confounding to see yet another iteration of 'it will work this time' regarding geopolitical intervention
Maybe I'm giving too much credit to the current folks that they know the history of regime-change failures
Mission Accomplished Much?
Maybe I'm giving too much credit to the current folks that they know the history of regime-change failures
Mission Accomplished Much?
January 4, 2026 at 5:48 AM
It is quite confounding to see yet another iteration of 'it will work this time' regarding geopolitical intervention
Maybe I'm giving too much credit to the current folks that they know the history of regime-change failures
Mission Accomplished Much?
Maybe I'm giving too much credit to the current folks that they know the history of regime-change failures
Mission Accomplished Much?
#NotToBeThatGuy but #ToBeThatGuy... 'Hand-Cut Fries' are really 'Knife-Cut Fries'. Otherwise they would be terribly mushy and inconsistently sized
December 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
#NotToBeThatGuy but #ToBeThatGuy... 'Hand-Cut Fries' are really 'Knife-Cut Fries'. Otherwise they would be terribly mushy and inconsistently sized
Anyone up for some hot AI-on-AI action?
AI-generated Captcha easily defeated by free AI service
#PeekAIOverConfidence
AI-generated Captcha easily defeated by free AI service
#PeekAIOverConfidence
December 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Anyone up for some hot AI-on-AI action?
AI-generated Captcha easily defeated by free AI service
#PeekAIOverConfidence
AI-generated Captcha easily defeated by free AI service
#PeekAIOverConfidence
If memory serves, it is now punishable by a pardon
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 AM
If memory serves, it is now punishable by a pardon
Why do companies think a 15-second hold music loop is ok? After 10 minutes on hold I will scream at the first person that comes on on the line
November 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Why do companies think a 15-second hold music loop is ok? After 10 minutes on hold I will scream at the first person that comes on on the line
It comforts me to identify a possible motive to their behavior when I realize I don't trust someone
Even if I think they are bad or careless or selfish or even evil, I can understand their actions a little better if I see a possible reason
For #Trump, I got nuthin'. And that is what scares me
Even if I think they are bad or careless or selfish or even evil, I can understand their actions a little better if I see a possible reason
For #Trump, I got nuthin'. And that is what scares me
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 AM
It comforts me to identify a possible motive to their behavior when I realize I don't trust someone
Even if I think they are bad or careless or selfish or even evil, I can understand their actions a little better if I see a possible reason
For #Trump, I got nuthin'. And that is what scares me
Even if I think they are bad or careless or selfish or even evil, I can understand their actions a little better if I see a possible reason
For #Trump, I got nuthin'. And that is what scares me
I worry that, hole up in our echo chambers, we are losing the skills to take in negative feedback and better ourselves
I expect it makes stepping outside our in-group even harder... scarier
I expect it makes stepping outside our in-group even harder... scarier
October 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I worry that, hole up in our echo chambers, we are losing the skills to take in negative feedback and better ourselves
I expect it makes stepping outside our in-group even harder... scarier
I expect it makes stepping outside our in-group even harder... scarier
I really hate this!
Working with my older family members, this kinda shit leads to mistaken installs...and I guess #Google doesn't care
My only solace is that when I don't accidentally click on the sponsored app, that company paid Google and got nothing from me...I hope
Working with my older family members, this kinda shit leads to mistaken installs...and I guess #Google doesn't care
My only solace is that when I don't accidentally click on the sponsored app, that company paid Google and got nothing from me...I hope
October 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I really hate this!
Working with my older family members, this kinda shit leads to mistaken installs...and I guess #Google doesn't care
My only solace is that when I don't accidentally click on the sponsored app, that company paid Google and got nothing from me...I hope
Working with my older family members, this kinda shit leads to mistaken installs...and I guess #Google doesn't care
My only solace is that when I don't accidentally click on the sponsored app, that company paid Google and got nothing from me...I hope
Reminder when trying to be dramatic by ending your point with 'Full Stop!'...you can't then start talking again
You have to...well...Stop
You have to...well...Stop
October 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Reminder when trying to be dramatic by ending your point with 'Full Stop!'...you can't then start talking again
You have to...well...Stop
You have to...well...Stop
I like talking to people, but not talking about people
Ideas, concepts, how-to's, data, experiences, challenges, triumphs, thoughts on the future? Yes, please
What so-and-so did, is doing, or (the worst) what you think they will do? Buh bye
Ideas, concepts, how-to's, data, experiences, challenges, triumphs, thoughts on the future? Yes, please
What so-and-so did, is doing, or (the worst) what you think they will do? Buh bye
October 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I like talking to people, but not talking about people
Ideas, concepts, how-to's, data, experiences, challenges, triumphs, thoughts on the future? Yes, please
What so-and-so did, is doing, or (the worst) what you think they will do? Buh bye
Ideas, concepts, how-to's, data, experiences, challenges, triumphs, thoughts on the future? Yes, please
What so-and-so did, is doing, or (the worst) what you think they will do? Buh bye
I don't care for UI Hyperbole I encounter, like 'Thanks'. There is nothing feeling any appreciation for me not logging in. And, in fact, I suspect Google would prefer I do sign in
Maybe a No, and Sign In, Thanks would be closer to reality
Maybe a No, and Sign In, Thanks would be closer to reality
October 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I don't care for UI Hyperbole I encounter, like 'Thanks'. There is nothing feeling any appreciation for me not logging in. And, in fact, I suspect Google would prefer I do sign in
Maybe a No, and Sign In, Thanks would be closer to reality
Maybe a No, and Sign In, Thanks would be closer to reality
It is interesting that Mike Johnson thinks of the #NoKings protest as an expression of hate for America (www.politico.com/news/2025/10...)
I cannot think of a more obvious expression for wanting a King to run America...sort of just saying 'I want a King to run America'
I cannot think of a more obvious expression for wanting a King to run America...sort of just saying 'I want a King to run America'
Johnson describes planned No Kings rally as ‘hate America,’ ‘pro-Hamas’ gathering
Organizers largely blew off the rhetoric, but some Democrats online criticized the tone.
www.politico.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
It is interesting that Mike Johnson thinks of the #NoKings protest as an expression of hate for America (www.politico.com/news/2025/10...)
I cannot think of a more obvious expression for wanting a King to run America...sort of just saying 'I want a King to run America'
I cannot think of a more obvious expression for wanting a King to run America...sort of just saying 'I want a King to run America'
Are there any 'Tuna With a Heart' companies (a la Mr. Mom) out there?
There do seem to by plenty 'without a heart'
There do seem to by plenty 'without a heart'
October 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Are there any 'Tuna With a Heart' companies (a la Mr. Mom) out there?
There do seem to by plenty 'without a heart'
There do seem to by plenty 'without a heart'
Civil discussion with a sincere interest in what the other side is concerned about is essential to fully resolving a conflict
Anger, aggression, insults, mockery, and belittlement may win the day, but does not resolve the issue
Understand why you fight and what you hope to achieve before engaging
Anger, aggression, insults, mockery, and belittlement may win the day, but does not resolve the issue
Understand why you fight and what you hope to achieve before engaging
October 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Civil discussion with a sincere interest in what the other side is concerned about is essential to fully resolving a conflict
Anger, aggression, insults, mockery, and belittlement may win the day, but does not resolve the issue
Understand why you fight and what you hope to achieve before engaging
Anger, aggression, insults, mockery, and belittlement may win the day, but does not resolve the issue
Understand why you fight and what you hope to achieve before engaging
Is it wrong that, when interrupted by a "subscribe to our newsletter" on a web page, I enter an email address of root@<their domain> -and- subscribe to everything they offer?
July 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Is it wrong that, when interrupted by a "subscribe to our newsletter" on a web page, I enter an email address of root@<their domain> -and- subscribe to everything they offer?
Drinkable Intravenous? Sorry, but you gotta pick a hole to get this in
July 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Drinkable Intravenous? Sorry, but you gotta pick a hole to get this in
An interesting side-effect of having fiber internet is realizing the slowness I see when logging in to my provider, #FrontierCommunications, is all on their end
July 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
An interesting side-effect of having fiber internet is realizing the slowness I see when logging in to my provider, #FrontierCommunications, is all on their end
May 27, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Does every downtown have a 'haunted' shop with a new business that lasts a year, then vacant for a year, then a new business restarts the cycle?
May 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Does every downtown have a 'haunted' shop with a new business that lasts a year, then vacant for a year, then a new business restarts the cycle?
I saw a Chipotle employee returning from a break with a Firehouse subs bag and a Jamba Juice cup
May 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I saw a Chipotle employee returning from a break with a Firehouse subs bag and a Jamba Juice cup
Ironic that pharmacy pickup has an impulse candy section
April 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Ironic that pharmacy pickup has an impulse candy section
Make domestic crime great again
March 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Make domestic crime great again