Schoolhouse Rock is going to have to remake its cartoon on how a bill becomes a law.

It’s the strangest feeling. Like we are at the top of a roller coaster about to drop. I do not like to ride roller coasters.

Had a good weekend with old friends in town. Threw a surprise birthday party. Ate BBQ and talked long into the night. It’s a serious recharge for me. Very fun.

ICYMI: FBI, DOJ remove China-linked PlugX malware: The two federal agencies removed the Chinese malware off of 4,200 computers in the United States #cybersecurity #cyber #security

In this week's addition of @privateeyenews.bsky.social

'you can't just call everyone you disagree with a facist'

Leveling the house today. Wow. It’s tolerating this pretty well. Some sheet rock damage but otherwise ok.

Happy new year everyone! Yall fly safe and see you on the other side!

The Christmas Tree in Space

Giving up Facebook has not affected my professional life. My field does not depend on it. Many do and I respect that. It has led me to find alternate means of talking to folks I miss. Literally talking. Like in person or on the phone. Two years in and am definitely happier off than on.

I quit metas social media app a couple of years ago. In general it’s resulted in greater peace for me but also a touch of isolation. I have lost sight of some folks I was at least peripherally in touch with and I can no longer peer at the better parts of their lives. Was it worth it? I think so.

This sums it up, yes.

ICYMI: Kali Linux 2024.4 released with new tools, improved Raspberry Pi support: Kali Linux 2024.4 has just been released with 14 new tools, improved… #cybersecurity #cyber #security

Ugh. Getting over flu. Been a while since I had it. Guess I needed reminder that it sucks. Tamiflu to the rescue.

Does the ‘strong’ button on the coffee maker remind anyone of the ‘turbo’ button on their old PC?

Trying to keep calm and watch less news. It’s weird how we all seem to be speculating on how bad things in the US are about to get. We don’t know yet. In fact, the awful thing is we can’t know because we don’t trust the president elect to speak truth. Oddly that seems to be the appeal to his voters.

ICYMI: Why the FBI says you need to use encrypted messaging now: Salt Typhoon, hackers linked to the Chinese government, have breached dozens of telecom providers. Now the FBI is urging Americans to use encrypted apps like Signal, WhatsApp, or Facebook Messenger. #cybersecurity #cyber #security

Watching Black Doves. It’s slow to start but good once it gets rolling.

Bad November. Lost both parents.