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2026-05-11 22:24:21 UTC

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@nprofile…7szl - Wow. This is an amazing post! Thank you for taking the time to write it up.
A couple things are working for me...
- I got a calorie counting app, BUT! I really only use it a couple of times a week to see if what I'm eating aligns with my goals. Calorie counting as a concept helps me, but I really hate counting all the time. So I only count a couple of times to make sure I have a good feel for it.
- I weigh myself once a week. On a monday. In the morning, after my morning ablutions. This keeps all the variables the same and means I'm tracking trends not worrying about any given ups and downs.
- For food, I actually have good habits - I don't really have a sweet tooth (though I love cookies and butter cake!!!). So I just dont keep snacks really. My biggest thing is I need to be able to make food easily so that I dont order out and eat too much. I've developed a system for this (i can drill down if you're interested). But essentially I can make a healthy meal with variety in about a minute and a half.
- My biggest thing, and you mentioned this, is I can't let myself get hungry. I will overeat. Every time. I used to be in the military, so eating fast and stuffing down what you can when you can is a really hard habit to drop.
- With that, I overload on veggies. I pack veggies in as often as I can for filler. If I have fish ramen, I pack in a lot of kimchi. If I have roast beef, I pack in a loooot of carrots and peas. For breakfast, if I have eggs, I pack in a lot of sweet bell peppers. Veggies are free. I eat as much as I can.
- Beyond that, I've tackled the root cause of any given overeating outside of what my body needs. I dont snack out of cravings (yay!), I snack out of boredom. I also eat when stressed. Lastly, I eat when my brain is fried. So I started addressing the root causes of those and minimizing what would cause me to eat, and then covering the rest by giving myself a healthy outlet if I do need something to address those triggers.
The last thing that I havent tackled is overeating when someone else cooks for me. I have it drilled into me that it is impolite not to eat what is served. So I have to sort out how to take what is offered but portion it out to a way that is good for me.

2026-05-11 20:04:19 UTC

Been tackling things related to diet, eating, and weight, etc., now that I can breath a bit.
Cool thing I found...
I eat when I'm bored (a common thing). I like food. I eat food. I get a dopamine hit. Yay.
In order to address this specific area, I bought a lot of different chewing gums. Really diving into the various fruit flavored ones (I really dont like mint). I bought a lot of different flavors.
So when I'm bored. I chew a fun fruit flavored one, or two or three.
Seems to scratch that itch. I'm not perfect with it. But it has drastically reduced the amount of boredom eating I do. I know so many folks do this (chewing gum works for other things like smoking, as well right?).
So, nothing ground breaking. Just wanted to share that it's working for me.
I've taken care of stress eating (it's still a thing, but I've addressed it and it seems to be working for now). I have now addressed boredom eating. I still "autistic burnout" eat? But that's usually only once a week or every other week and three-fourths of a medium pizza does the trick - when the brain gets fried, it needs grease apparently... no idea...
Turns out I don't need to eat a lot when I just eat for sustenance.
My goal is to lose 1 pound a week and I've been pretty solid with that. But with the chewing gum hack removing boredom eating, I lost 2.5 pounds last week.... huh.... I should watch that, too. Seems to be too quick. We'll see if it becomes a trend.

2026-05-07 15:40:28 UTC

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Really great news!!!
A local bakery that specializes in gluten free bread, pastries, and cakes reached out to us...
...we didn't reach out to them. They contacted us!...
...about doing food rescue with them!
Not only are they looking at food rescue in general, but they're specifically looking at serving those that are hungry AND have food allergies and intolerances!
Everyone deserves healthy, tasty, good, and safe food (and also desserts!!!) - even those that have food constraints.
So we worked it out. Every day they take whatever they didn't sell and freeze it. We come by once a week and pick it up and run it to one of the fridges!
Look at this first haul!!!
#foodRescue #foodSecurity #solarPunk #freeFridge #goodNews
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2026-05-06 11:14:33 UTC

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A couple updates (all good news) on the Free Fridges:
- Others in my group have taken lead on the free fridges and community pantries. This is amazing as it indicates that my group has grown and is empowered enough that they dont need me to direct them. I'm still involved, but I'm focusing on building out the food rescue side of the house
- Both fridges are going strong! Many neighbors, people we've never met, are stocking the fridge. Other neighbors are utilizing it. And many contribute AND utilize. The infrastructure is working!
- A couple other places in town have expressed interest in hosting more fridges! So we're in talks with them. Irons in the fire! The program is getting noticed and is expanding.
- Lastly (pictured), I installed some grocery bag dispensers at each site. Folks can put in their used "single-use" grocery bags and others can take those and use them to fill up and carry food they utilize from the free fridges!
#freeFridge #solarPunk #mutualAid #foodSecurity
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2026-05-05 12:47:23 UTC

Whew! I haven't argued on the internet in a hot minute. Like, properly argued.
I'm going to consider that my morning exercise.
Time to take a shower.

2026-05-05 02:18:30 UTC

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It's like my dad always used to say, "You know... if we only had some peanut butter, we could make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, if we only had some jelly."
I think about that often.
Man was wise.

2026-05-05 02:16:59 UTC

I ran out of tortillas.
How can I have any peanut butter and jelly tacos if I don't have any tortillas?!
🧐

2026-04-30 14:30:53 UTC

We went from precise web search with boolean operators to "natural language models" of AI search.
You can tell nuerodivergent, Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, etc folks created the early internet...
...and you can tell that neurotypical folks are now leading the current overlays of the internet.
We used to have very precise search mechanisms. Specific words found in web pages with boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT, etc) to filter out the web pages that contained specific words and did not contain other words.
Now, we search for web sites (or don't even search for web sites, yay abstraction layers that separate us from actual raw information) using "natural language" to try and coax out info.
Have you ever been frustrated when you use very precise and direct language to communicate a specific idea with someone who then takes those specific words and adds obscure meaning and connotations and personal fears and bias to what you said... thus completely misunderstanding you... only to then try and clarify what you said with more precise language only to have that further degrade the conversation?!
Yeah. That's the internet with AI "search" now.
They took something that worked precisely and directly and muddied it.
We've introduced the "double-empathy problem" to web search.
I'm noticing that everyone in my circles, family, and especially work that are nuerotypical LOVE LOVE LOVE the new AI search mechanisms. They'll tell me exactly what the answer they received was - regardless of whether it's right or has multiple possible and conflicting answers. They just repeat what the AI said like it was the Gospel Truth.
And they love talking to it like it was a "real person."
It certainly takes my search parameters and adds its own interpretation to which I have to clarify and correct which is then misinterpreted further...
I haven't tried vibe coding, but I can only imagine the horror.
Can you imagine vibe pentesting with Claude / Mythos?!?!?!
You know how neurodivergent folks gravitated towards IT because it was precise?
Yeah, that's gone now.
#AI #LLM #Claude #Mythos #infosec #Autism #ADHD

2026-04-28 11:49:07 UTC

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@nprofile…sq9j - I'm not in town anymore but their best bet is to attend @nprofile…7g96 and the myriad of other infosec groups in the area (always something(s) each week). Will meet a lot of people in various different roles. When folks need to hire they often hire from those groups.

2026-04-26 17:35:45 UTC

Heads up for any FOSS contributors and coders!
Or anyone that knows how to code web apps and wants to contribute to solarpunk activities, bringing about post-scarcity food security, or just helping feed people:
Rootable is a Free and Open Source app that helps local towns coordinate food rescue.
Website: https://rootable.org
Code Base: https://codeberg.org/rootable/
Food rescue is where local community groups go to a grocery store, bakery, restaurant, etc., and "glean" or gather up any GOOD FOOD that would otherwise be thrown away and get to it people who are hungry.
Reduces food waste.
Increased food security.
For more info on food waste, take a look at this John Oliver episode on Food Waste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8xwLWb0lLY
If you'd like to contribute code, fix bugs (usability, security, etc), assist in technical documentation or support, etc., please visit the git repo and pitch in.
If anyone needs contact info for the project lead, DM me.
This is an actively used app and helping with it directly helps feed people. This is a great way to build mutual aid projects.
#solarPunk #rootableApp #FOSS #foodWaste #foodRescue #foodSecurity #mutualAid #developers #solarPunkSunday #opensource #programming

2026-04-26 17:26:19 UTC

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Updates on my town's Food Rescue initiatives.... Some bad.... and some good.
Bad News is we are no longer working with Food Rescue US. To be very clear, they are a wonderful organization and if you have an opportunity to work with them, by all means do so!
My groups model and their model just don't really align is all. Long and short, they were wanting us to get more food rescue routes quicker than we were able to and when we really couldnt meet their metrics, we both agreed that we should go our separate ways.
Quick Lessons learned here:
- Their model works really well when you have a dedicated and paid staff. It wasn't working well for a community group comprised of volunteers working in their (often minimal) spare time.
- If you do have a dedicated or even paid group, they are AWESOME!!! Great staff. Loads of in house support. Great app.
- If you don't have a dedicated staff and are a smaller community group, it might not be the best fit.
Both parties knew this going into it and we had decided to give it a shot anyhow. It didn't work out. And we exited as expected. Alas.
Ok. So..... next part is the good news.
With that!!! We have now joined the Food Rescue Alliance (FRA)! They are a mutual-aid group of mutual-aid groups spearheaded by the Boulder (Colorado USA) Food Rescue group.
More info here: https://www.boulderfoodrescue.org/food-rescue-alliance/
They are much more aligned with how we work.
Now, instead of taking orders and meeting metrics from a non-profit corporate model, we operate independently and both rely on and contribute to the greater FRA group members.
This is awesome.
We have access to peer support, best practice information, troubleshooting and guidance, as well as their own food rescue app - Rootable.
Rootable is a Free and Open Source (FOSS) application.
Here is the app website: https://rootable.org
Here is the codebase: https://codeberg.org/rootable/
We're getting set up on it right now. We've been warmly welcomed and have already attended some meetings.
I think this will work out great.
#solarPunk
#foodRescue #foodRescueAlliance #rootableApp

2026-04-26 15:09:03 UTC

If you aren't hearing about ways we're fighting, fixing, building, and improving our neighborhoods and towns...
...check your sources.
Folks are doing good and are succeeding. And they're talking about it. Locally and on the internet.
You just have to listen.
(Pro Tip: Algorithms and corpo/govt feeds dont push this out. You might want to get actual sources of news and information)
(lol, as I post this on the fediverse where folks are active in curating their news feeds. - Screenshot this and send it to your sister who isnt on the fediverse 😂)

2026-04-25 23:43:42 UTC

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@nprofile…tr8y - Yeah this is cool. This is the stuff I normally listen to but I love the mix/fusion of it. Thank you! I'll dive into them!

2026-04-25 23:41:36 UTC

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@nprofile…tr8y nooooo....????? But I'm going to listen to it now!

2026-04-25 20:30:03 UTC

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Oh shit! There's more!!!
Listen to "Nanny State Fiddler" - a bluegrass song about the dangers of sending unencrypted messages and warrantless wiretaps!
Cyberpunk / Cypherpunk / Solarpunk Bluegrass is now my favorite genre of music!
Justin Myles Holmes is great!!!!
#solarPunk #cyberPunk #bluegrass #folkMusic
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2026-04-25 20:07:47 UTC

Ok, I found the coolest thing ever.
===Cyberpunk Bluegrass Music===
@nprofile…f30g suggested I look into Bluegrass in addition to my current studies of Irish Trad music as I learn how to play the Irish whistle. That makes sense as a lot of Bluegrass stems from old Irish music.
In my search for Bluegrass music with Irish whistles, I stumbled across Justin Myles Holmes' "Barlow's Jig".
And get this... after listening to an Irish whistle, a banjo, a fiddle, and other instruments playing a bluegrass jig...
...you hear a voiceover reading of "A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace (1996)" written by none other than John Perry Barlow, founding member of the @nprofile…eexk
John Perry Barlow. Barlow's Jig.
My worlds have collided.
Heck, I'd argue that Folk Music + Calls for Digital Independence = Solarpunk !!!
Give it a listen here (the voiceover starts at 2:45 but listen to the leadup as well):
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck8AZA11oYQ&list=OLAK5uy_n1BAK9bfUT9iwOo8yTRVfKeYI-St_9TME&index=11 (full URL just includes the song itself and a playlist for the album. No tracking parameters)
#solarPunk #cyberPunk #folkMusic #tradMusic #bluegrass #tinWhistle

2026-04-23 18:17:47 UTC

Ummm... Is SANS training ICE?
https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/99f8bdc298c34f06bcac9bd7e39b1bca/view
#SANS #ICE #infosec
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2026-04-23 13:33:04 UTC

The difference between: fees, fines, bribes, and lobbying.
(From a Corporate standpoint. Not individual.)
Fee: An amount of money you pay the govt BEFORE doing something in order to follow legal requirements. If you don't pay a fee, you may be required to pay a fine.
Fine: An amount of money you pay the govt AFTER doing something in order to follow legal requirements. Fines only happen if you're caught and if a judge/jury finds you guilty of not paying a fee / following the law.
Bribe: An amount of money you pay illegally to the govt BEFORE doing something in order to bypass legal requirements. Ideally the bribe is less than a fee or fine. If caught, you may have to pay a fine.
Lobbying: A bribe you pay legally to the govt to change the laws to make activities legal (bypass fines) or cheaper (lower fees and fines).
Therefore a simple cost benefit analysis occurs to determine: If the fee is cheap, pay it. If the fine is cheap, don't pay the fee - instead break the law and pay the fine only if caught/found guilty (paying a fine is often cheaper than paying a fee, especially in aggregate). Don't pay a bribe when you can lobby. Lobby if you plan on breaking current laws so often that paying fines becomes cost prohibitive.
So the ideal is to break the law and pay the occasional fine. Or to legally bribe (lobby) to change the law so its no longer illegal (or cheaper to break the law).

2026-04-21 13:48:47 UTC

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@nprofile…yw55 @nprofile…lyvm - Yeah. Thats where I was. Getting in and its amazing. The best healthcare Ive ever had.
That said...
I'm im Virginia along the corridor serving DC, Richmond, and Quantico.
So it very well may be that my VA is a fluke.

2026-04-21 13:32:13 UTC

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@nprofile…lyvm - Yeah, I kept getting auto-denied and I finally got ahold of someone who moved things around for me. Silliness.
What's great is I severed my ACL in Iraq and reported it but was denied care even in active duty (the xrays did not show cartilage tear so they thought i was lying to get out of duty).
I reported it when I got out and they denied me again.
Two years later I was doing construction and tore the meniscus and paid for an MRI out of my own pocket. It detected the torn ACL and I got it fixed with donor tissue.
Come back 15 years later and I see written in my medical records "patient claims he sprained his knee.". Like you sorry mother-lovers. How dare. Hahaha. Proper silliness.
Sorting it all out now. The local VA is amazing. Amazing docs. Amazing care. Grossly and maliciously understaffed. But they do amazing.

2026-04-21 12:18:45 UTC

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@nprofile…lyvm - I finally got access to the VA last year (after about 15 years of trying).
So I'm going down the list of things to fix now that I have healthcare.
I enjoy it! 😅

2026-04-17 02:38:30 UTC

I've been building out my repetoir of irish music so I can play in local sessions. I'm working on the common ones first. So far I've memorized the "Swallowtail Jig" and I'm currently working on memorizing "Morrison's Jig". Next I'll do the "Kesh Jig" because that's a favorite.
With those three jigs under my belt, I figure I ought to learn a reel next. I think it's only fitting that my first reel be "The Jolly Tinker".
Here's the song played on the Irish Flute (which I *will* pick up in a couple of years): https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XlOUGwipw-M
Here it is played in a set (with two other jigs and one other reel) by one of my favorite Irish Whistle players, Cedar Dobson: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0n8IfTPI6Y8
#irishWhistle

2026-04-14 13:27:48 UTC

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@nprofile…0arp - Yeah... that's gotta be annoying! 😫😄

2026-04-14 13:22:37 UTC

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@nprofile…0arp - When you learn the proper names of things after learning through trial and error 😆

2026-04-14 00:08:40 UTC

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Cabinet cam lock. I think thats it.

2026-04-14 00:06:03 UTC

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Maybe it is just a "wafer lock". Huh.
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2026-04-14 00:04:04 UTC

Fediverse Question (especially for hackers, burglars, lockpickers, and miscreants):
What is that name of this lock?
I need to replace it. And I need to know what to type into the search bar to replace it.
(The lock mechanism uses wafers. But I'm not looking for a "wafer lock" - like... I can't put a cabinet wafer lock on this).
It's used for locked glass bulletin boards (physical boards). I dont want to buy a new board. I just need to replace the lock. We can pick it open (and pick it closed) but not everyone knows how to jiggle a jiggler.
(side question... I dont even need to replace the lock if it has a standard key)
#infosec #pentest #lockpicking #locksport

2026-04-11 22:01:27 UTC

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@nprofile…gflw - This one? https://toolsfortherevolution.com/the-fallacy-of-technological-inevitability/

2026-04-09 00:01:11 UTC

One main reason why I like the Irish Whistle and Irish "Sessions" is that its a way to play music with your neighbors.
There is a low barrier of entry to getting a fipple flute (many can be 3D printed as folks have noted) and mass produced ones are $10 to $20 USD for entry-level ones. Other folk instruments can be approachable as well and many can be passed down, gifted, or sold "used".
Learning to play is straight forward with plenty of free or low cost ways to learn - either online or even better from each other locally.
But the big thing is that finding local "jam sessions" is straight forward. And organizing ones where they dont exist yet is easy as well. Folks play in a pub for heavens' sake. Folk music exists in every culture and has existed since humans (and their ancestors) could bang a stick for blow air over a fipple or an embouchure while sitting around a fire.
You don't need to pay for a concert.
You don't need to form a band.
You don't need to buy an album, be fed from an algorithm, or get everything from a corporation.
You just get together and play with each other.
It's the community theater of music. The old ways still exist and folks are still coming together to take care of each other. Corporations have had a good run isolating us and leaching our money, but we aren't limited to that.
(Also if you dont want to play, you can sing. Even if your singing voice is terrible! 😅 Or you can tap your feet, slap your thigh, whistle, or hum. Orrrr.... you can just drink a coke or a beer and listen to your neighbors play and sing! Clapping and cheering go far!)
You can find local Irish trad sessions that you can play with or listen to here: https://thesession.org/sessions
What sorts of folk music do you have in your area? What instruments are played? What songs are sung?
#solarPunk #music #tradMusic #irishSession

2026-04-08 23:44:53 UTC

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@nprofile…8xvk - Fipple flutes are just the best 😆

2026-04-08 21:43:03 UTC

I've been enjoying learning the Irish Whistle / Tin Whistle. Bought a very inexpensive $15 USD whistle and been tooling on it for a couple of months learning off of free youtube videos.
I suck at it but I really enjoy it and want to continue learning.
So since I'm sticking with it, I figure I ought to take some lessons. Gonna sign up with https://oaim.ie .
Also looking at getting an "expensive" tin whistle. Looking at some between $150 to $250 USD for a single high D whistle.
As an aside, I really have enjoyed listening to the Uilleann Pipes and looked into how much a cheap set would cost...
...nope. Gonna stick with my penny whistle. 😅 (at least for now 😝)
#tinWhistle #irishMusic #uilleannPipes #tradMusic

2026-04-04 09:50:31 UTC

AI is Bias at Scale.
AI is making a product of "We've always done it this way."

2026-04-03 11:36:05 UTC

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@nprofile…67n4 - Take this musing with a salt lick as I'm just looking into it. I'm getting rough quotes of around $20K for a full conversion of a beater minivan with the equivalent new hybrid being $40K and three row EV SUVs/Minivans being well above that.
That said... I have not checked the backlog of any given shop, just going off rough quotes.
I would hope that EV conversions continue to get better, cheaper, and more accessible.
Even further, it would be really cool to build out community makerspaces that facilitate these conversions as DIY conversion kits are the cheapest way to go (not account for and thus the need for shared tooling and space).
But again... just musings.

2026-04-03 11:13:02 UTC

So question... I have a fantasy where I buy an old beater gas car and later convert it to an electric vehicle.
In this fantasy, I also put solar panels on the car to help offset charging.
I like sun/moon roofs. They make it to where I don't feel so trapped in the car. And getting a sun/moonroof on these old beaters doesnt cost more - just a little harder to find.
Do I get a sun/moonroof or do I get one completely closed and put a solar panel over it. Does it really matter with that small of a footprint?
I think I over think my fantasies...
#ev #cars #diy #solarPunk

2026-04-03 10:39:05 UTC

I hate how modern EVs are so heavily tied to the surveillance state.
Sure, you get a battery powered car, but so much telemetry (and control!!!) go back to the corporation and government.
I've started looking into EV conversions (both DIY and small local boutique shops that do them).
They're advertised and geared towards folks that want to take a classic car or some other novelty car and convert it into an EV, but I like the idea of converting an old extreme high mileage (but with good bones and frame) beater into a new EV!
Even paying someone to convert an old ICE car into a new converted EV is often cheaper than buying a new manufactured EV. (At least from a total amount of money spent, I dont know if you can get a car loan to pay for a conversion)
And! (I don't think...) Those conversions don't beacon telemetry back to a centralized source!
Anyhow... this is just a quick observation and something that's out of my price range right now. Buying used EVs is more approachable but still expensive. Buying older hybrids is better it seems. Me, I'm looking into an old ICE car that has high"ish" fuel efficiency.
I wish transit, rail, and local bike infrastructure was more developed in the US, but here I am.
You know the makerspace in Dallas, TX has a community car mechanic shop. I wonder if they do classes on EV conversions...
#EV #electricVehicles #transit #cars #makerSpace #DIY #rightToRepair

2026-04-03 09:46:01 UTC

Heavy drama in the open-source world of...
...Office Document Software.
Nextcloud, originally a fork of ownCloud, has launched Euro-Office, a fork of OnlyOffice (pissing off OnlyOffice). Collabora is weighing in and issuing comments against both OnlyOffice and Euro-Office while, itself, forking Collabora Office Desktop from the Document Foundation's LibreOffice. Document Foundation has now resumed LibreOffice Online which competes against Euro-Office and OnlyOffice.
(I think I've got all that right 😅 Correct me if I haven't! 😂)
❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 I unironically love this!!!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
Document software may appear boring on its face, but Microsoft Office is a big reason why folks still stay with Microsoft OS and don't (can't...) move to Linux. MS Office 365 is often used as a bridge to allow folks to move to Linux while still using Microsoft products in the browser but that solution still keeps them tied to closed source solutions.
Development of Free and Open Sourced Software (FOSS) office products, both desktop apps and online web apps, is a core and key element to allowing FOSS solutions to thrive - both for individuals and organizations.
This level of drama and fighting is indicative of a lot of effort and attention being thrown into this arena. I'm confident over time it'll settle and different projects will merge back together or at the very least borrow and build upon each's efforts.
Read and get your fill of the drama here: https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/02/eurooffice_forks_onlyoffice/
#FOSS #digitalSovereignty #installParty #Linux #diDay

2026-03-28 15:56:04 UTC

Working on the next version of writerdeckOS (finally!) which replaces the default word processor of Tilde with Wordgrinder.
That said, in case someone wants to use a different word processor, I'm prepackaging it with several command line word processors and text editors such as tilde, wordgrinder, vi, vim, nano, emacs, joe, and....
Word Perfect!!!
Hahaha! Tavis Ormandy released a ported version of Word Perfect for Linux a handful of years ago.
So here's me running Word Perfect in Linux!
Word Perfect for Linux: https://github.com/taviso/wpunix/
#writerdeckOS #permaComputing
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2026-03-26 14:37:01 UTC

Woo! Been out of it for a week and a half. A lot of life just happened, but that's done and behind me now.
Coming up for air.
What'd I miss?
No. Don't tell me. I want to be surprised!

2026-03-24 13:49:04 UTC

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@nprofile…f8cg - Fair. Getting routines down and sticking with them is the hardest for me. Cheers for the insight!

2026-03-24 13:41:16 UTC

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@nprofile…f8cg - Yeah, this is huge. Thats great that you're seeing continuous improvement over time. I'm slowly but surely working on health as well so this bolsters me in that way as well.

2026-03-24 13:00:25 UTC

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@nprofile…f8cg - Oh that's exciting! How wonderful to hear!

2026-03-20 17:02:52 UTC

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I want to highlight something as it relates to starting up new community groups - whether it be this Linux Install Party or a Food group or whatever...
Folks often worry that they will have to do it all on their own. But I've found that once you get something going, other folks in town will come help out. If you do the work of getting a place, loosely organizing it, and providing the basic tools needed, plenty of folks will show up to lend a hand.
To put it another way, many people are looking for ways to help or to hang out or to just make their town better. And they're just waiting at home for someone to give them something to do.
If you do the part of giving them something to do, they'll help you out.
For example, look at this screenshot. I just posted the Linux Install Party in the town's sub reddit. It was NOT a call for volunteers. It was just a posting about the event and welcoming folks to come hang out.
And someone posted up wanting to help out with the event.
This happens all the time, no matter what type of event. Just put something together. Have a place, a time, and the things you want to do. And others will help you out.
#solarPunk #community #mutualAid
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2026-03-20 13:48:51 UTC

After the first Linux Install Party went so well, we're going to start doing this on a more regular basis - we're shooting for every two months currently.
Date: Saturday, March 21st 2026
Time: 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Location: Howell Library Branch
Address: 806 Lyons Boulevard, Fredericksburg VA 22406
More Info: https://fxbginstall.party/
Fees and Cost: Totally free. This is a library event. We have a couple librarians and a lot of volunteers. No subscriptions. No paid licenses. No tips or donations.
We're offering free installations of Linux Mint Operating System onto any laptop or computer! We're also there to help troubleshoot or offer guidance for previously installed Linux systems.
Long and short, if you:
- Want to use a modern, secure, private, and user friendly operating system that works with almost every laptop and computer made.
- No longer want to pay Microsoft for a license to use their software.
- No longer want to worry about AI and invasive monitoring of your PC.
- Have a perfectly good laptop or computer that you just want to keep using.
- Don't want to have to deal with new updates making your laptop no longer usable.
- Have an older laptop that you want get running again.
Join us at the Linux Install Party!
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Note: The installation will erase your harddrive and install a clean "factory" installation of Linux onto your computer. Please make backups of any photos or files before bringing your laptop to the party.
Further Note: While we are experts and have a lot of experience doing this, because of the variety of computers out there and the number of variables that exist, the installation may fail. We will do our best and due diligence to get it working. While we expect all installations to succeed, some may not and the attempt may break your laptop. You'll sign a waiver and release form before the installation process. Please participate at your own discretion.

2026-03-09 14:13:02 UTC

Spoke with someone at the VA Clinic this morning whose husband is in the National Guard is has been placed on standby for possible activation.
And she joked with "Well since Iran decided to start bombing everyone, I guess he has to get activated 😅"
Iran... decided?
These folks are deep into "alternate" lines of "truth.". If you want to know why so many people support Trump, it's because they don't know what he's doing. They are being fed propaganda and believe every bit of it.
(not everyone, and no an excuse... just hearing it from people's own mouth blew me away....)

2026-03-04 18:34:10 UTC

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@nprofile…5nsj @nprofile…djfr - Exactly "RTFM" or "Try Harder" has no place at a Linux Install Party.

2026-03-04 16:33:45 UTC

In prep for the Windows 12 rollout, now is a good time to get your town's Linux Install Parties planned and advertised.
Here's my town's https://fxbginstall.party/
Here's a quick how-to guide to spinning one up in your town:
Goals:
- Install Linux on your neighbors' laptops. This preserves older laptops (#permacomputing #ewaste prevention). This removes people from one part of the surveillance economy. And it saves people money.
- The party should be geared towards NON-TECHIES. This is NOT a Linux Users Group. This is not for enthusiasts. This for folks who just want their computer to work and let them do the basics. Bend the tech to the people, not the people to the tech.
Date and Time:
- Shoot for monthly parties. Try for a specific day of the week. Say the "First Saturday" or "Second Sunday" of every month.
- Easy for folks to remember and if they miss one month, they'll be there the next month
- Try for between two hours to four hours for the event.
- Be consistent. Show up for the full time even if no one shows up. Some times it takes two or three meetings before people start to come regularly.
Location:
- Shoot for a public community area
- The best bet is your local library if they have rooms or conference areas.
- City community centers are good, too
- Also look for religious institutions, civic orgs, or fraternal orgs if need be. It needs to be open to
the public, though, with no requirements to push other agendas on to visitors.
Linux Distro:
- Shoot for a single distro that caters to folks who are new. I usually go for Linux Mint, but go with what you like. Focus on ease of use and familiarity for folks who arent used to Linux or various Desktop Environments.
Waivers & Backups:
- Everyone should sign a waiver. You keep the signed waiver. They can have a copy of the waiver
- Explain that while you and other volunteers will make your best attempt to install Linux, you make no guarantees. You may brick their machine accidentally. And no files that were on the harddrive will remain. Everything will be deleted.
- They should make backups of their files before you start the install process (either online/cloud, or local on a USB)
- Some folks want you to try for a dual-boot, but thats up to you if you want to offer it. Still let them know that you might brick the machine even (especially?) if you try for a dual boot install.
- Example Waiver: https://tldp.org/HOWTO/Installfest-HOWTO/legalprotection.html
Advertisements:
- Create a simple brochure website and fliers with info and time and date
- Use words like "Update to a modern, private, and fast operating system. No monthly subscription. No cost. Volunteers will install for you." Appeal to folks whose laptops cant upgrade. "Can't install Windows 11 or 12? Don't throw your laptop away, install Linux. It's free, up to date, and secure" Etc etc.
- Use your town's local social media (eg Town Subreddit, Online/Offline Classifieds, Library Announcements, Town Events Page)
- Post fliers in various coffee shops, libraries, bars, restrooms, and community centers
- Tell other similar groups (hacker spaces, maker spaces, linux groups, etc) both to spread the word and get volunteers
- Word of Mouth: Just tell everyone you run into. And tell them to tell everyone they know.
What to bring:
- Multiple install media/USBs with your Distro on it to install on the laptops
- A couple "Demo Laptops" with your distro of choice installed for people to try out (install games, office suites, common programs for folks to try it out - aim for what people use so various browsers including Firefox and Chrome, Zoom / Teams, LibreOffice, MS Office on browser, browser games, desktop games, etc)
- Your own laptops to do internet lookups and specialized downloads (weird stuff happens - its good to be prepared)
- Extension cables and power strips
- Cheap USBs for last minute backups prior to installation that folks can take home with them
- Some screwdrivers or tools to open up laptops for light repair if you like
What to do:
- Greet folks as they come in and invite them to try out the demos
- Encourage questions and discussions (AVOID DISTRO FLAME WARS OR WHICH WINDOWS MANAGER BEATS WHAT DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT FOR FUCKS SAKE! THESE ARE NORMAL PEOPLE DONT SCARE THEM AWAY WITH YOUR NERD SHIT!!!!)
- If folks brought laptops for installation explain and have them sign their waivers, make sure they know all files will be deleted, ask if they've made backups, and then install!
- Help folks troubleshoot issues or install programs for those that already have Linux installed and need community support
That's it. Make it a regular occurrence and you'll get folks coming in for fresh installs monthly and to ask for help with previous installs. Also a really chill way to meet other folks and have a lovely afternoon.
If you have any questions, post up in this thread.
If you have any suggestions or tips and tricks that have worked at your own Linux Install Party, share with us as well!
#LinuxInstallParty #InstallParty #solarPunk #Windows12 #Windows11 #Linux

2026-03-03 12:16:42 UTC

If @nprofile…kyv9 put up a crowd-sourced project fund to create a native app for linux (to support the many linux phone initiatives), I guarantee it would be funded quickly.
#signal #linux #linuxPhone

2026-03-03 02:11:53 UTC

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@nprofile…yvnm - Cheers, corq 🥰

2026-03-03 01:59:28 UTC

I don't post my every thought here on this account.
Nor do I post every action of my life here.
I specifically focus on solarpunk, mutual aid, and actions that can improve our life in the here and now... with what we have to work with.
And I'll occasionally post privacy or hacking related stuff. Every once in a while.
So. With that. And with everything that is happening right now. I want to post a quick mundane and happy update.
Tonight was the monthly meeting of
my town's Free Fridge and Food Rescue group. In addition to online chat and an email newsgroup, we meet in person once a month as a sort of anchor.
Tonight was special for me for one particular reason.
I haven't done jack shit for the group this last month.
I am going through the final bits of legally ending a previous relationship and I'm taking on LOTS of side gigs to pay for that. I am *not* in a good place financially... but I have paths forward.
But that doesn't matter for this post. Here's what matters...
...the group has THRIVED without me.
This is huge. I and a couple of others created the group a little over a year ago. Those other founders have had to step aside and many others have stepped up. For the first chunk of all of this, I had to have my hand in everything to keep it going.
But y'all.
Others have stepped up and taken leadership in initiatives. And many many others have followed those leaders and helped accomplish things.
In fact, I've taken a massive step back from the Free Fridge side of things and am now focusing on Food Rescue solely (in the very small moments I have). Those that have taken over the Free Fridges are doing amazing things that I would not have thought to do.
The entire group is running itself now. Without my help. And has done so for over a month.
To have something you created continue on without you is an incredible feeling.
Tonight was a good night. A mundane night. We discussed things we had done last month and things we plan on doing next month. Different folks talked and others brought up questions and ideas. Folks broke off and collaborated.
Oh... and it was brought up that we need another potluck / BBQ. We said we would have those quarterly and, well, the last one was three months ago.
So that's gonna happen here soon too.
#solarPunk #mutualAid #community

2026-02-27 13:23:59 UTC

So Duo (the multifactor authentication service that #infosec loves) has integrated with Persona (the privacy destroying, Peter Thiel backed, AI-linked, facial scanning and mapping "identity verification" software)
You know the recent Discord snafu that received such massive pushback and caused so many people to leave Discord that they've dropped their identity verification?
Yeah, that Persona.
Duo integrates it into Duo Premier, Duo Advantage, and even Duo Essentials...
...which means many working class folks will have no option but to be enrolled into and use Persona...
...or be fired.
https://duo.com/docs/identity-verification
#Duo #Persona #Privacy #Discord #AI
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2026-02-12 20:54:22 UTC

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@nprofile…m0c0 - Yeah! We had a lady bring in a lamp and get it taken care of! A good couple of handyfolk and basic electricians showed up and helped folks out.

2026-02-12 19:59:01 UTC

At my library's repair cafe as a volunteer.
It's the first time they're running it and they're hoping to do this regularly.
I came in thinking I would help with computer troubleshooting... but they have enough people doing that.
So I figured I could help with Linux OS install... but the local Linux Install Party is here and has enough people.
Then a guy brought in a bicycle! And no one is here doing bike repair. But I brought my allen wrench set and a multitool.
So I just got done running and installing a new bicycle brake line on an older bike. Brake works just fine now!
I'll bring my full set of bike tools next time!
#solarPunk #repairCafe #bicycle #libraries
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2026-02-10 14:45:31 UTC

A very good article on American Buddhism that discusses white supremacy and Asian erasure.
So many books and articles on "American" Buddhism focus (many times ONLY mention) white, English speaking denominations (many that are individual practice and focus on meditation as the core expression of Buddhism).
As if the Vietnamese or Thai speaking temple down the street that has been there for decades isn't a core part of American Buddhism as well.
The linked article below is an article about the denomination that I am part of - as a white convert - and am investing more and more time in - Shin Buddhism (Jodo Shinshu in Japanese).
I wish to dive in more deeply to my practice and faith, even taking on studies and leadership positions, while being careful not to hijack or diminish others as I go.
The Buddhist Churches of America are rooted in Japanese culture but have allowed and encouraged non-Japanese folks to join and further the denomination. They have entire outreach programs for converts through books and classes centering around "Crossing Over" to Jodo Shinshu from other religions and faith traditions. Various folks of various races (and sexualities, and genders, etc) are ordained as ministers, chaplains, minister's assistants, etc., within the denomination.
As in anything of this nature, moving forward needs to be done with intention and utmost care. How do we welcome others while still maintaining a core culture and respect for the foundations.
Life is impermanence and things are in constant change, sure, but we can change while minimizing suffering.
Part of that is being aware of our past, our ties, and the actions and contributions of those around us.
To that end, American Buddhism - just as in all things American - is not just white and not just English speaking. It encompasses many peoples, many denominations and traditions, and many languages. This is obvious on its face, of course, but also is constantly under attack from folks pushing white supremacy and monoculture.
This article is needed. Funie Hsu's other writings are key as well. I'm glad to see it in Lions Roar and glad to see more folks talking about this is in the "mainstream" of American Buddhist discussion.
#Buddhism #BCS #ShinBuddhism #BuddhistChurchesOfAmerica
https://www.lionsroar.com/weve-been-here-all-along/

2026-02-06 23:34:56 UTC

Want a recipe but dont wanna sift through ad filled, AI genned, crap recipe sites?
Check out free eCookbooks through your library's app.
#solarPunk #libraries #cooking
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2026-02-02 22:36:06 UTC

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@nprofile…7lkc - Denice! You're alive!!!

2026-02-02 13:38:15 UTC

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Ah damnit...
I do NOT have time... nor energy... to pick up another skillset....
But I could totally do this and make it work for exactly what I'm looking for.
https://threadsmonthly.com/jumpsuit-patterns/
#sewing #diy #fashion

2026-02-02 13:35:43 UTC

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This is what's going to get me into sewing finally, isn't it.

2026-02-02 13:16:06 UTC

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@nprofile…addk - nekked to poo....
Lots of women wear jumpsuits... and they usually sit to pee as well. Seems its a doable thing.

2026-02-02 12:47:24 UTC

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Alright the first one wasnt a jumpsuit.
But this one is.
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2026-02-02 12:41:32 UTC

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Stella Mozgawa wears jumpsuits and rompers.
Why can't I?
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2026-02-02 12:39:02 UTC

My grandad wore jumpsuits.
Old man jumpsuits.
Like, to his "propane and propane accessories" 1970s and 80s Texas job.
I want men's jumpsuits to make a come back.
Also with hoods.

2026-02-01 15:20:48 UTC

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@nprofile…03vy - I'm excited about this deck. I think this is as close as I'm going to get to a #solarpunk tarot deck. I love the imagery you've put out already. This looks great.

2026-01-27 13:32:41 UTC

Went to make my youngest pancakes and burnt the first one. Left it cooking for too long.
Dumped it, cleaned up, and started over.
The second one I tried to flip too early and the shape just collapsed and the batter started to spread.
So! I just kept stirring it.
Made scrambled pancakes.
Little clumps of baked doughey goodness. Warm butter and maple syrup lightly drizzled over. With a small dollop of strawberry preserves in the middle of the mound.
I tried a bit. It was awesome.
Today is a scrambled pancake day.

2026-01-23 12:23:45 UTC

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@nprofile…7690 - Feeding each other - but let's look at the underlying meaning and goal.
Also let's find ways to bolster each other even if the post wasn't perfectly in line with hyper accuracy. I get the autistic need to be precise but seeing a reply guy offer a rephrase is draaaaiiiiining!
Anyhow. Yes. We feed each other to empower each other. We provide and build multiple paths towards post scarcity so we arent beholden to anyone, even those that build the apparatus.
Et. Cet. Era. Et. Al. <---

2026-01-23 12:19:44 UTC

Well it's a beautiful morning.
Let's see what the day brings.

2026-01-19 22:41:50 UTC

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@nprofile…hg48 💪

2026-01-19 17:21:39 UTC

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@nprofile…qg0n - Yeah!!! Every once in a while, I'd get a client that allowed me to "Live Tweet" a pentest - assuming I kept out names and locations, etc.
I wonder if the Fediverse would enjoy that. I haven't gotten a lot of clients that are up for it nowadays, but I also haven't asked - so who knows!

2026-01-19 14:53:06 UTC

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@nprofile…nrd7 - The joke answer is "All law enforcement is distracted right now in my country, so who would prosecute me?"
The real answer is... I'm paid to do this. It's my day job. Usually I'm sitting at home hacking into computers. But sometimes I get paid to break into places physically.
Generally it's for testing security. So folks will pay me to break into their own buildings to see where the holes are or how well their security guards react to me.
I pay my taxes. Everyone's happy.

2026-01-19 14:14:33 UTC

Well... Last week was fun.
Broke into a building. Also broke into an industrial facility.
I had to climb sooo many fences and hop soooo much barbed wire.
I hadn't needed to do that in much too long of a time. I've been too sedentary for a short bit.
But I've still got it!
Hopped an 8ft security fence with about 1.5ft of barbed wire on top. My colleague violated HR protocols and helped me up with a swift push to my ass. I returned the favor by going into the target site and stealing a ladder. Brought it back and lobbed it over the fence so he could climb over.
All in all, a good run.
And with that, I am on a cutting diet now. Need to lose another 20 pounds. And I'm adding mobility training and maybe even climbing gym to my daily walks and weekly hikes. That'll help for the next run.

2026-01-09 16:56:37 UTC

That weird feeling when your local world is falling deeper into fascism and you're just... planning work travel to go visit a client.
Still gotta eat, I suppose.
Just surreal.

2026-01-08 00:01:21 UTC

In an age of blatant lies shouted by public figures and weaponized disinformation campaigns at scale...
...the role of citizen archivist is incredibly important.
Download everything. Save copies. Share them with each other. Let the records of truth stand the test of time and the attacks of liars.

2026-01-06 11:46:29 UTC

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@nprofile…zkk0 - thats so wonderful!

2026-01-04 15:58:09 UTC

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@nprofile…kv23 - It was a wholesome cry for help! Too much food! 😂

2025-12-31 01:57:56 UTC

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@nprofile…ke6x @nprofile…wjz4 - So some white nationalist DID put racist stickers around once...
...and the camera was worthless.
That camera was put up because the city required it for "security". Why? I dont know. Its stupid and should not be there.

2025-12-31 01:56:47 UTC

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@nprofile…wjz4 - I hate it. That was not my decision. If you have the option, never put a surveillance camera on a free fridge.

2025-12-31 00:09:17 UTC

We had a "good emergency" tonight at our original free fridge!
Someone dropped off *too much* food and it didn't fit into the pantry and refrigerator. There was also a lot of boxes left over!
So a call went out to discord and five people showed up to sort and put away what could fit, clean up the boxes, AND take the extra food to the new free fridge as well as a local "little free pantry" that a local girl scout troop set up!
Oh, fun thing! While we were putting away the original food drop off, two other folks came and dropped off their own supplies. We pointed them to the other fridges/pantries for the future and took what they dropped off as well to spread around.
Also, while we were there multiple families and folks came by and utilized a lot of the food! But there was still so much left over even after folks took their fill.
#solarPunk #freeFridge #mutualAid #foodSecurity
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2025-12-27 03:41:34 UTC

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@nprofile…wewj 💯

2025-12-27 03:40:48 UTC

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@nprofile…xzy4 - It's been 22 years since the film came out!

2025-12-27 03:17:15 UTC

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Yeah, Lost in Translation is my favorite film of all time.

2025-12-27 03:12:35 UTC

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@nprofile…v74p - I appreciate the encouragement. More than you know. 🫶

2025-12-27 02:16:45 UTC

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@nprofile…v74p - Hahaha, I'm trying to learn how to play by ear. So if I hear a tune, i try to mimic the notes on my whistle. I'm terrible at it. It sounds horrible. Hahaha, but its fun and I'm learning.

2025-12-27 01:17:49 UTC

Finally settled down long enough to watch A Very Murray Christmas.
It's been ten years since it came out and I watch it every year, often alone (no one else wants to watch it with me).
Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray are wonderful together...
...think I'll watch Lost in Translation as a follow up.
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2025-12-21 18:21:11 UTC

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@nprofile…092z - Oh wonderful!!!!

2025-12-18 12:39:46 UTC

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@nprofile…kv9g - And it was sent by an unskilled attacker using a known spoofing service. Imagine if it had been sent by someone even a little competent. Someone who used a typosquated domain or put even a little effort into making the headers look legit.
Imagine being judged by morons with evidence presented by incompetent "experts".

2025-12-17 20:17:52 UTC

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@nprofile…p47v 🥰

2025-12-17 19:37:19 UTC

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@nprofile…p47v - Hahaha! Let me know how it goes!!!

2025-12-17 17:50:55 UTC

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@nprofile…p47v - Remember, even if you get caught, you're validating their security controls.
Blood in your mouth, and grit in your teeth.
You've got this.

2025-12-15 22:43:14 UTC

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@nprofile…v2qx - They dont even have their own public bus and subway system.

2025-12-15 16:47:54 UTC

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@nprofile…8rxr - Hahaha, I'll take it! Thanks!

2025-12-15 16:44:27 UTC

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@nprofile…yjf2 (That kind of last five years that has now culminated into a hellish week. If I can just get past the next three months I might be able to survive it.)

2025-12-15 16:43:44 UTC

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@nprofile…wquu - I loooong for the mundane. I so want to be the guy that spends their free time fishing out of a small john boat drinking pilsners to stay sober and pass the time.
That's my ultimate goal in life.

2025-12-15 16:42:49 UTC

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@nprofile…eueu - Hahaha, you joke... ironically part of the "goods" is attempting to break into a place that is lined in concertina wire and has armed guards.
It should be fine.
And the pay is good.

2025-12-15 16:41:40 UTC

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@nprofile…djf5 - I will take it.

2025-12-15 15:29:14 UTC

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@nprofile…p47v - "This, too, shall pass" has become a mantra for me. I just mumble it constantly throughout the day, lol! Hahaha!

2025-12-15 15:15:36 UTC

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Quick Note: This has nothing to do with being a devotee of Eris. This is just life.
As the Buddha says, "Shit's impermanent, yo."
God damn.

2025-12-15 15:14:40 UTC

Being a devotee to Eris, our Lady of Discord, is really a dangerous game.
As a hacker, I have to tap into the flows of chaos, discord, and entropy... but Eris knows that you never want her to gaze in your direction.
She has gazed in my direction.
The bads are really fucking bad right now.
The goods are really fucking good right now.
If... and that's a big fucking if... I can survive the holidays and the next three months... I should be good. There are paths forward, and the paths are lined with IEDs.
Hahahaha.... ohhhh.... I'm going to go throw up.

2025-12-11 13:40:32 UTC

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I have the key in my hand.
All I need to find is... the lock.

2025-12-11 13:38:45 UTC

Que será, será.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zSsgjm55eKE

2025-12-11 12:22:09 UTC

Who needs caffeine when you have cortisol.

2025-12-09 14:42:44 UTC

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@nprofile…ujnh - That's so flipping awesome!!!