Spaf
@spaf.me
Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http://about.me/spaf for more.
Wisdom:
“When you’re feeling so low that you have to reach up to touch bottom… whose bottom you touch can make a big difference.” -- David Voth
“When you’re feeling so low that you have to reach up to touch bottom… whose bottom you touch can make a big difference.” -- David Voth
December 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Wisdom:
“When you’re feeling so low that you have to reach up to touch bottom… whose bottom you touch can make a big difference.” -- David Voth
“When you’re feeling so low that you have to reach up to touch bottom… whose bottom you touch can make a big difference.” -- David Voth
Black Friday: Because only in the USA do people trample others for sales exactly one day after being thankful for what they already have.
November 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Black Friday: Because only in the USA do people trample others for sales exactly one day after being thankful for what they already have.
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The Three Stooges of Justice
November 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Three Stooges of Justice
It’s time again for this Thanksgiving classic: www.dailymotion.com/video/x2t3g8q
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WKRP "As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly" Thanksgiving
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November 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It’s time again for this Thanksgiving classic: www.dailymotion.com/video/x2t3g8q
Thanksgiving Giving: Ways to Share Your Gratitude spaf.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/t...
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Thanksgiving Giving: Ways to Share Your Gratitude spaf.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/t...
Another year, and once again, I was not named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive.
I was on the shortlist for Cryptozoology Quarterly’s Annual “WTF Is That!?” feature, though.
I was on the shortlist for Cryptozoology Quarterly’s Annual “WTF Is That!?” feature, though.
November 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Another year, and once again, I was not named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive.
I was on the shortlist for Cryptozoology Quarterly’s Annual “WTF Is That!?” feature, though.
I was on the shortlist for Cryptozoology Quarterly’s Annual “WTF Is That!?” feature, though.
In the US, Happy Fibonacci Day!
We can also celebrate on January 12, but today is the traditional holiday.
(In Europe, it would either be February 11 or December 1.
We can also celebrate on January 12, but today is the traditional holiday.
(In Europe, it would either be February 11 or December 1.
November 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In the US, Happy Fibonacci Day!
We can also celebrate on January 12, but today is the traditional holiday.
(In Europe, it would either be February 11 or December 1.
We can also celebrate on January 12, but today is the traditional holiday.
(In Europe, it would either be February 11 or December 1.
I believe it is important to forget the past and look forward to the future.
For instance, don't be sad it's over. Instead, be happy the body will never be found!
For instance, don't be sad it's over. Instead, be happy the body will never be found!
November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I believe it is important to forget the past and look forward to the future.
For instance, don't be sad it's over. Instead, be happy the body will never be found!
For instance, don't be sad it's over. Instead, be happy the body will never be found!
I was told that I could determine if I was old by tripping and falling. If people smile, I am still young. If people act concerned, I am old.
But what does it mean when they applaud and cheer?
But what does it mean when they applaud and cheer?
November 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I was told that I could determine if I was old by tripping and falling. If people smile, I am still young. If people act concerned, I am old.
But what does it mean when they applaud and cheer?
But what does it mean when they applaud and cheer?
What’s the over/under on betting that within an hour of the Epstein files discharge petition being filed in the House, Trump orders war against Venezuela?
November 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
What’s the over/under on betting that within an hour of the Epstein files discharge petition being filed in the House, Trump orders war against Venezuela?
On this Veteran’s Day, sincere thanks to all who have worn (or wear) a uniform in one of the USA national services, guard, or reserves.
We honor your service not because you represent potential for armed conflict but
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We honor your service not because you represent potential for armed conflict but
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November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On this Veteran’s Day, sincere thanks to all who have worn (or wear) a uniform in one of the USA national services, guard, or reserves.
We honor your service not because you represent potential for armed conflict but
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We honor your service not because you represent potential for armed conflict but
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We live in the richest country in the history of the world, and we’re the only wealthy nation that doesn’t guarantee health care. Now we’re arguing over whether people deserve food. Explain it to me like I’m five because I don’t get it.
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We live in the richest country in the history of the world, and we’re the only wealthy nation that doesn’t guarantee health care. Now we’re arguing over whether people deserve food. Explain it to me like I’m five because I don’t get it.
I was reminded of an ex-girlfriend today.
We got to know each other in a Biblical sense.
Unfortunately, in her case, it was Revelation.
We got to know each other in a Biblical sense.
Unfortunately, in her case, it was Revelation.
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I was reminded of an ex-girlfriend today.
We got to know each other in a Biblical sense.
Unfortunately, in her case, it was Revelation.
We got to know each other in a Biblical sense.
Unfortunately, in her case, it was Revelation.
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The New York Times is going through some things, although not, regrettably, a woodchipper.
November 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The New York Times is going through some things, although not, regrettably, a woodchipper.
Awareness comes with age and experience .
For instance, now when i give a conference presentation, I can tell the audience is secretly dressing me with their eyes.
For instance, now when i give a conference presentation, I can tell the audience is secretly dressing me with their eyes.
November 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Awareness comes with age and experience .
For instance, now when i give a conference presentation, I can tell the audience is secretly dressing me with their eyes.
For instance, now when i give a conference presentation, I can tell the audience is secretly dressing me with their eyes.
November 2nd again, and several people are asking me about the Internet Worm. Although, sadly, also some people who claim to work in cybersecurity who have no idea what that is.
I wrote a blog post two years ago that remains relevant today...
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I wrote a blog post two years ago that remains relevant today...
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November 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
November 2nd again, and several people are asking me about the Internet Worm. Although, sadly, also some people who claim to work in cybersecurity who have no idea what that is.
I wrote a blog post two years ago that remains relevant today...
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I wrote a blog post two years ago that remains relevant today...
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I am generally against software piracy. But chocolate or gold doubloons, well, that is a different matter entirely.
(My parrot flew south for the winter; the penguin is an exchange bird, better suited to the current weather.)
(My parrot flew south for the winter; the penguin is an exchange bird, better suited to the current weather.)
November 1, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I am generally against software piracy. But chocolate or gold doubloons, well, that is a different matter entirely.
(My parrot flew south for the winter; the penguin is an exchange bird, better suited to the current weather.)
(My parrot flew south for the winter; the penguin is an exchange bird, better suited to the current weather.)
There will be many dead things at our house this Halloween.
My willpower, my diet, and an empty bag of bite-sized Kit Kat bars, for example.
My willpower, my diet, and an empty bag of bite-sized Kit Kat bars, for example.
October 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
There will be many dead things at our house this Halloween.
My willpower, my diet, and an empty bag of bite-sized Kit Kat bars, for example.
My willpower, my diet, and an empty bag of bite-sized Kit Kat bars, for example.