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2026-06-04 02:57:20 UTC

I’ve been reading book after book about the coal field wars in West Virginia. It's mind boggling that the descendants of the miners who fought legions of deputies, state police, and makeshift militia financed by the mine owners are today almost lock step in voting for the party of big business.
https://www.hac... social.lol https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/robert-shogan/the-battle-of-blair-mountain/9780786735945/ https://social.lol/@amerpie/116689370134888988

2026-05-14 16:01:43 UTC

From this seat at my desk, I have screens for a MacBook Pro, a MacBook Air, a dual screen Mac mini, a PC, an iPad, an iPhone, and an Amazon echo touch. Two headless Linux boxes, not shown. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/573/138/770/463/505/original/016f9af89a99dc8c.jpeg

2026-05-06 11:33:07 UTC

The Irish coast near Dunquin in the southern part of the country. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/527/325/194/751/588/original/08f9086029a3e28c.png

2026-03-24 16:16:07 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Consul is Supremely Useful - I’ve become quite fond of Consul, a relatively new file conversion utility that’s both simple to use and easy to automate. The concept is almost absurdly straightforward: change the file extension to the format you want and the conversion just happens.
You... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116284947650434726

2026-03-24 10:14:22 UTC

"Street Survivors" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Post a cover that's done in a different style than the original version.
The original cover of Street Survivors by Lynyrd Skynyrd showed the band standing in a street surrounded by flames. It was released October 17, 1977. Three days later, the band's chartered plane... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116283512165056210

2026-03-23 10:41:25 UTC

"People Get Ready" by Eva Cassidy
Share a track that has one of your favorite vocal performances of all-time.
If I had a time machine, I would ride it straight to this bar on this night to watch the late, great Eva Cassidy perform her signature song. Gone much, much too soon. Rest In Power, Eva.
View Lou... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116277994706326573

2026-03-22 14:36:59 UTC

Today on AppAddict - If These Apps Are Missing My Mac Feels Broken - Some small utilities become so embedded in my workflow that they start to feel like part of macOS itself. When I sit down at someone else’s Mac or a freshly set-up machine and they aren’t there, it genuinely throws me off.
I’m curious what... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116273272553732676

2026-03-22 12:45:32 UTC

"Bad" by Michael Jackson
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/bad/559334659?i=559334751)
What song makes you feel braggadocious
As it turns out, MJ may have been a bit weird, but he wasn't a predator, so it's once again OK to listen to his music. I'm not usually a pop fan, but 80's era stuff... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/bad/559334659?i=559334751 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116272849851564164

2026-03-21 23:51:59 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Resurf – A Well-Designed (Almost) Everything Box - Resurf is a clever new app, currently in beta, with a lot of potential. This is one of those “I needed an app to do X, so I built one” projects; the difference is that it was built by a design engineer who clearly understands macOS... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116269811581378303

2026-03-21 16:08:06 UTC

Project Hail Mary opening weekend. I’m here. With popcorn. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/267/979/713/129/463/original/65ee4f42dfde2948.jpeg

2026-03-21 00:40:29 UTC

I'm setting up a new app with an AI component. I've instituted a "No Fascist, No Scab" policy. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/264/370/023/694/239/original/fb6ff0074e27aa4b.jpeg

2026-03-20 17:44:10 UTC

There's only a few days left in the sale at BundleHunt. TextSniper, Lingon Pro and Rocket Typist are all great apps - add them to your setup! https://bundlehunt.com/?ap_id=MacPicks https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/262/312/452/051/052/original/3c34c155e89ab7b4.png https://bundlehunt.com/?ap_id=MacPicks

2026-03-20 07:47:49 UTC

It looks like someone in Montgomery understands who the real enemy is. #NoWar https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/260/377/732/865/749/original/7bba1dc3e89d685a.jpeg https://social.lol/tags/NoWar

2026-03-20 00:50:44 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Octarine: Powerful, Sophisticated and Easy to Use - I’ve been hearing about Octarine for a while. It’s one of those apps that people whose opinions I respect talk about with a certain level of admiration. After testing it as thoroughly as I’ve tested any app in a long time, I understand... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116258618739764168

2026-03-19 22:04:01 UTC

I’ve been hearing about Octarine for a while. It’s one of those apps that people whose opinions I respect talk about with a certain level of admiration. After testing it as thoroughly as I’ve tested any app in a long time, I understand why.https://appaddict.app/post/octarine-powerful-sophisticated-and-easy-to... social.lol https://appaddict.app/post/octarine-powerful-sophisticated-and-easy-to-use https://social.lol/@amerpie/116258064704602860

2026-03-19 18:37:29 UTC

And this is why Wonder Woman and I will be together forever. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/257/098/839/473/449/original/e2291ac75b849443.png

2026-03-19 11:23:07 UTC

On this day in 2005 - trying to stop a war. It was the second anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. We will be bombing countries in the Middle East until the oil runs out, unless people of conscience are ready to stand over the graves of the masters of war. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/255/421/366/554/742/original/a7eea0a93be3b7a1.jpeg

2026-03-19 11:23:06 UTC

"Hungry Heart" by Bruce Springsteen
Share the first song you ever heard from your favorite artist.
I'd been peripherally aware of Springsteen as pre-teen. My parents subscribed to Time Magazine and I remember when he was on the cover in '75, but it wasn't until I was 14 when Hungry Heart was being played on... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116255414318025622

2026-03-19 04:50:28 UTC

“It is easy to sit up and take notice, What is difficult is getting up and taking action.” — Honore de Balzac#quote https://social.lol/tags/quote

2026-03-18 13:52:48 UTC

"I Feel Good" by James Brown
What's your favorite song to listen to while cooking?
It's hard to believe this James Brown classic is as old as I am because I'm old AF. I can use all the extra energy I can find when I am busy doing anything and I Feel Good delivers it. This is the James Brown we should all... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116250451608342341

2026-03-18 10:27:16 UTC

Me and Wonder Woman in the same race, only she's 20 minutes in front of me. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/249/683/948/714/601/original/29a95caf0b72dd5b.jpeg

2026-03-16 12:49:03 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Setting Up a New Mac the Easy Way - [M4 Mac Mini]When I bought my last new Mac two years ago, I set it up the way I had been setting up my personal computers for years: plug in a Time Machine drive and run Migration Assistant. On a modern Mac with an SSD, even if you have hundreds... - ht... social.lol https://appaddict.app/post/setting-up-a-new-mac-the-easy-way https://social.lol/@amerpie/116238889812476333

2026-03-16 09:15:19 UTC

"The Tracks of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-tracks-of-my-tears/1440776000?i=1440776012)
A song that you discovered on a film soundtrack.
One of the odder qualities of Oliver Stone's 1986 classic about the Vietnam War, Platoon was the... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-tracks-of-my-tears/1440776000?i=1440776012 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116237931605572768

2026-03-16 07:53:06 UTC

This aerial photo of an Icelandic glacier by Dani Guindo shows the ghostly outline of its retreat. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/237/700/929/205/499/original/0eeff12433345658.jpeg

2026-03-15 22:20:49 UTC

The world wide effort to “protect the children” online has one primary purpose - to eliminate anonymity on the Internet. It’s about control, intimidation and the suppression of dissent. There is no secondary purpose.

2026-03-15 15:53:35 UTC

Wonder Woman as a wee lass, circa 1969. I’m pretty sure her superpowers were already developing. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/233/933/529/216/994/original/478ce638435eede6.jpeg

2026-03-14 21:21:14 UTC

Happy Pi Day https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/229/594/196/846/347/original/871caba019549d56.png

2026-03-14 09:48:44 UTC

"Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/rock-around-the-clock/1440751175?i=1440751392)
A song from the 1950s that you like or means something to you.
As a kid in the early 70s, the 50s seemed like ancient history. I found it hard to believe... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/rock-around-the-clock/1440751175?i=1440751392 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116226882168542605

2026-03-13 13:07:31 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Four Indie Mac Utilities That Quietly Improve Your Workflow - Independent developers continue to build some of the most thoughtful utilities on macOS. These are small, focused tools that solve real workflow problems instead of trying to become the next all-in-one productivity suite.
Here... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116221894813871525

2026-03-13 10:00:03 UTC

"Hill Street Blues (From "Hill Street Blues")" by The Daniel Caine Orchestra
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/hill-street-blues-from-hill-street-blues/1657152330?i=1657152654)
A song from a TV show that you like.
A couple of years ago, over the span of two months, I watched all eight... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/hill-street-blues-from-hill-street-blues/1657152330?i=1657152654 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116221134882890363

2026-03-12 17:34:58 UTC

@jimmitchell @jim
I thought you might like to read this. I know I learned something from it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SearchKagi/s/GQ3hfufBTU https://indieweb.social/@jimmitchell https://masto.jimmitchell.org/@jim https://www.reddit.com/r/SearchKagi/s/GQ3hfufBTU

2026-03-12 16:53:14 UTC

My brother is an ornithologist and nature guide specializing in coastal birds. He took this photo yesterday near Southport, NC. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/216/913/914/600/393/original/64e529d4c20c1d67.jpeg

2026-03-12 14:24:47 UTC

Home from the doc. They inserted a wire into the (non-functioning ) longest vein in my body and used electrical current to seal it shut so that my body will reroute the blood flow. It was a 8/10 pain experience for 90 minutes. It sucked.

2026-03-12 13:05:43 UTC

"Detroit Rock City" by Kiss
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/detroit-rock-city/1440854205?i=1440854212)
What is a song by an artist you don't usually like
This is an oddly worded prompt. Is it asking for a song I like by an artist who usually doesn't appeal to me or does it just want an... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/detroit-rock-city/1440854205?i=1440854212 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116216107524838710

2026-03-11 12:04:56 UTC

💊 Gotta have a painful medical procedure this morning but the latent junkie in me is looking forward to the Valium I get to take beforehand.

2026-03-11 10:33:00 UTC

"Barracuda" by Heart
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/barracuda/192690716?i=192691055)
A song from the first gig you went to.
1983 - I saw Heart with Eddie Money at the Cumberland County Auditorium in Fayetteville, NC.
View Lou Plummer's Crucial Tracks profile (https://www.crucialtracks.org... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/barracuda/192690716?i=192691055 https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/amerpie https://social.lol/@amerpie/116210045339343684

2026-03-10 15:52:02 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Developer Spotlight -The Low-Tech Guys, Maker of Clop, Lunar, rcmd, Pipiri and Crank - It’s always such a pleasure to find out when one of my favorite developers has released a new app. That’s how I felt recently, when I read that The Low‑Tech Guys not only had a new app but that it was... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116205657596078949

2026-03-10 11:12:08 UTC

"Masters of War" by Bob Dylan
What's your favorite protest song?
This was a tough choice. There's so much to protest and so many songs that do it well, but the lyrics in this one always get me. It's especially appropriate right now as the ghouls in power shrug off the death and destruction their little power... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116204560592073523

2026-03-10 09:48:28 UTC

Celebrating 20 years of addiction today. The Internet has changed a lot since 2006. Reddit has had its ups and downs, but it's hard to argue with its usefulness https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/204/240/996/985/088/original/ef84010e39e08d17.jpeg

2026-03-09 23:13:56 UTC

https://trakt.tv/shows/homelandI I didn’t watch Homeland during its original run and so I have been able to treat myself to an edge of the seat experience while binging the full eight seasons of some of the most enjoyable television I have ever watched. Well written, well acted , morally complicated and not... social.lol https://trakt.tv/shows/homelandI https://social.lol/@amerpie/116201371594614270

2026-03-09 14:49:51 UTC

Today on AppAddict - My Stream Deck Setup for macOS Automation - I get a lot of use out of my Elgato Stream Deck. It’s one of the best hardware purchases I’ve made in a long time.
It didn’t start that way.
Shortly after I bought it, I discovered that the device falls under the privacy policy of its parent... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116199712182142051

2026-03-09 10:23:22 UTC

"Turn, Turn, Turn" by The Byrds
A song you didn't realize was a cover?
This was a hit for The Byrds, but the song writing credit is Pete Seeger's and he was the first to record it. Of course, he didn't really write the lyrics, as they are from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible.
View Lou Plummer's Crucial... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116198648445866906

2026-03-09 01:35:23 UTC

This is grim AF (from this week's Labnotes newsletter) https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/196/570/517/945/121/original/a41b3e159ba49c33.png

2026-03-09 01:35:20 UTC

@dhry If you win the lottery, get me one of these when you buy yours
https://www.qwertykeys.com/products/qk65-mk3-prebuilt-mechanical-keyboard https://mastodon.social/@dhry https://www.qwertykeys.com/products/qk65-mk3-prebuilt-mechanical-keyboard

2026-03-08 23:50:38 UTC

I wish I had a dollar for every person who has sworn to me that they've seen a mountain lion while hiking in the Appalachian Mountains - a place they've been extinct for more than a century.#hiking #NC https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/196/205/896/756/104/original/79ff48bab1c04589.png https://social.lol/tags/hiking https://social.lol/tags/NC

2026-03-08 17:20:52 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Mac Menu Bar Chaos - Where We Are… And WhymacOS 26 (Tahoe) is now months into its lifespan. The UI chaos it caused for menu bar management apps has calmed down a bit, but the situation is still far from stable.
A combination of API limitations, OS-level redesigns, and tighter security... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116194676702300358

2026-03-08 09:54:10 UTC

"Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" by Bob Dylan
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/rainy-day-women-12-35/178049863?i=178049986)
A song you'd like to hear covered by someone else. Which artist?
Despite the obvious and stated influence, Bruce Springsteen has done surprisingly few Dylan covers, among... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/rainy-day-women-12-35/178049863?i=178049986 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116192907195838374

2026-03-08 03:49:17 UTC

Wonder Woman on the podium today. She’s been going to this race for 16 years and has never finished out of the top three in her division. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/191/428/457/463/410/original/26d9252e3b128189.jpeg

2026-03-07 01:15:01 UTC

Today on AppAddict - ScreenFloat is a Different Kind of Screenshot App - I only recently realized that my use of screenshots falls into two very different categories.
On one hand, I use screenshots to illustrate blog posts and social media. That usually amounts to two or three captures a day.
On the other... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116185192673042282

2026-03-06 19:35:07 UTC

The number of times I’ve boiled a kettle of water today is 3. The actual number of cups of tea I’ve made is still 0.

2026-03-06 17:52:08 UTC

Wonder Woman was not happy to discover the $729.18 in vibe-coding AI charges someone ran up on our credit card at OpenRouter. Thankfully, Chase immediately refunded the money. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/183/440/160/878/972/original/14223e8771507d82.png

2026-03-06 10:04:55 UTC

"Rocky Raccoon" by The Beatles
A song you'd do at karaoke?
I've been singing this song since I was a kid. The Beatles let Ringo sing it on The White Album. Paul wrote most of it while they were in India and the slightly out of tune piano heard on the album was played by George Martin, their producer and not... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116181647228356060

2026-03-05 21:02:55 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Why I'm Ditching Third-Party File Managers - I’ve long been in the habit of using third-party file managers on macOS. I used Pathfinder for years, then switched to Qspace Pro a couple of years ago. I also bought Bloom during a Black Friday sale last year to see what it could do.
Recently,... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116178569973992505

2026-03-05 18:53:57 UTC

https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/177/942/664/142/419/original/99470608adfd75b4.jpeg

2026-03-05 18:18:58 UTC

Newly discovered photo of Greek resistance fighters with their heads held high, looking unafraid and defiant as they walk to their death in front of a Nazi firing squad. They were members of the Communist Party and right-wingers in their country have been trying to write them out of history for 80 years. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/177/936/531/757/319/original/d66314d709088e00.jpeg

2026-03-05 11:19:45 UTC

"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
A song you've seen performed live, or would really like to see performed live?
I'd looked forward to the dual Live Aid concerts back in 1985 for months. When the big day finally came, I bought way too much cheap beer, as was my habit for too many years. When I decided it was time... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116176184231321717

2026-03-05 00:34:10 UTC

I’ve shared before that some of the AI discussions online border on hysterical, but this epic rant from Reddit today is just intensely beautiful https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/173/387/019/647/296/original/1e414c6cc4b99e34.jpeg

2026-03-04 09:27:38 UTC

"War Pigs" by Black Sabbath
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/war-pigs/1198292477?i=1198293356)
A song that you discovered in an unusual way
When i was in basic training in 1983, I was assigned to clean our drill sergeants' office. One day I found a hand written sheet crumpled and thrown... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/war-pigs/1198292477?i=1198293356 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116170187225817293

2026-03-03 19:48:16 UTC

@dhry See what you started? https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/166/790/934/333/407/original/73377cc42a7f1466.jpeg https://mastodon.social/@dhry

2026-03-03 17:49:23 UTC

Today on AppAddict - A Deep Dive on Rocket Typist - Every text expansion app promises the same core trick: type a short trigger; get a longer block of text. What actually matters is reliability, friction, and whether the app helps you build real workflows instead of just automating ⌘V.
Rocket Typist is a... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116166491207823376

2026-03-02 22:21:18 UTC

Today on AppAddict - I'm Glad I Revisited Typora - Typora is a long-established Mac Markdown editor that renders as you type; no dual-pane preview, no “toggle to see what it really looks like” mode. It’s especially strong with tables and code blocks. If you write with math, it’s one of the cleanest LaTeX... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116161859501557446

2026-03-02 16:48:02 UTC

The number of time THIS WEEK that I've made coffee without putting a container under the part where the coffee comes out. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/160/583/304/399/126/original/ca8616b397c087c7.jpeg

2026-03-02 11:53:03 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Octavo: Real Booklet Imposition Without the Pro Print Tax - Veteran Mac developer Amy Worrall of Double and Thrice Ltd. recently released Octavo, a focused macOS app for booklet printing and imposition.If you’ve never dealt with imposition, here’s the short version: it’s the process of... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116159429201154490

2026-03-02 10:28:41 UTC

"The Foggy Dew" by Sinéad O’Connor & The Chieftains,
A song that reminds you of one of your favorite places.
Oh, Ireland. This performance of maybe the greatest of all Irish rebel songs always gives me chills. It's the story of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin.
View Lou Plummer's Crucial Tracks profile (https://... social.lol https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/amerpie https://social.lol/@amerpie/116159083466003566

2026-03-01 08:50:11 UTC

"The End" by The Doors
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-end/641332994?i=641333305)
What song makes you feel like you're in a dream?
If Jim Morrison hadn't been so damn pretty, he'd be better remembered for the true poet that he was than just another 60s rock star. This is truly one of... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-end/641332994?i=641333305 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116153019262029269

2026-02-28 11:04:50 UTC

Today on AppAddict - OCR Options in macOS - When you're faced with text that you can't select in the conventional way on your Mac (meaning with the cursor), there are several options. They all work in slightly different ways, and I use the one most appropriate for the task. Live Text RecognitionThe operating... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116147827156879241

2026-02-27 22:50:05 UTC

Found this at a flea market and thought I'd take a picture of it.#photography #camera https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/144/834/766/157/951/original/a644156a7c8194f3.jpeg https://social.lol/tags/photography https://social.lol/tags/camera

2026-02-27 21:22:56 UTC

Hélder Câmara said, "When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor, they call me a communist."

2026-02-27 21:22:30 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Droppy - Updates and New Features - I have tried a variety of notch apps, and I haven't been truly happy with any of them. I am not sure whether the novelty of the interface is the problem, or if it's the design of the apps I've used that bothers me. I recently installed Droppy, an... - h... social.lol https://appaddict.app/post/droppy-updates-and-new-features https://social.lol/@amerpie/116143814926493707

2026-02-27 21:22:04 UTC

My grandmother had seven brothers to cook for during the depression. She used a wood stove to make prodigious amounts of food including dozens of biscuits every day, made with lard. If she was alive today to see it selling for $9 a pint, her commentary would be hilarious. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/143/724/228/779/561/original/4ac89d53858a32d3.png

2026-02-27 13:28:42 UTC

Today on AppAddict - MacPilot Tweaks Some Hard to Get To Settings in macOS - MacPilot, a customization and utility app from Koingo Software, normally sells for $29.95 but it is currently $3.99 on Bundlehunt. There are similar apps like Onyx and Tinker Tool out there that are free, but for the price I... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116142794009048639

2026-02-27 13:00:10 UTC

I'm a sucker the leading lines look. An alley in Wilmington, NC #photography https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/142/607/287/162/675/original/db3f16b1633f3274.png https://social.lol/tags/photography

2026-02-27 11:13:24 UTC

"Guantanamera" by Pete Seeger
A song in a language that you don't know.
Guantanamera is a Cuban patriotic song with lyrics from a poem by the Cuban poet José Martí. It is an expression of love for Cuba and of solidarity with the poor people of the world.
View Lou Plummer's Crucial Tracks profile (https://www.cru... social.lol https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/amerpie https://social.lol/@amerpie/116142201669849441

2026-02-26 22:55:40 UTC

@HolosDiscover follow https://discover.holos.social

2026-02-26 21:43:38 UTC

I'm hoping this female cardinal decides to raise a nest of babies in the yard again this spring. #birds https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/139/063/672/960/242/original/e8c90f4086807344.jpeg https://social.lol/tags/birds

2026-02-26 10:16:50 UTC

I like spicy food so I ordered tacos a la diablo, which literally means tacos of the devil. They were so hot that two bites in I was sweating and a little miserable. Wonder Woman found this hilarious. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/136/390/959/293/462/original/9a0d4b5b4af6e77b.jpeg

2026-02-26 10:16:43 UTC

"We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/were-not-gonna-take-it/1788380657?i=1788380899)
If today were a genre, what would it be? Pick a matching song.
**We're Not Going to Take It by Twisted Sister"
The genre is Protest Music. I love the Dee Snider... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/were-not-gonna-take-it/1788380657?i=1788380899 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116136319344295355

2026-02-25 14:21:49 UTC

Just over a year into President Donald Trump’s first term, there had been roughly 10,000 protests nationwide during the first Trump presidency. By the same point in Trump’s second term — January 31, 2026 — there had been more than 40,000.
https://www.vox.com/politics/479924/democracy-us-brazil-south-korea-pola... social.lol https://www.vox.com/politics/479924/democracy-us-brazil-south-korea-poland-backsliding-resilience https://social.lol/@amerpie/116131702678637165

2026-02-25 13:42:10 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Trace Helps You Make Informed Disk Management Decisions - Unless you’re seeing severely degraded performance during large writes, or macOS is actively warning you that you’re out of space, you can usually let the system manage storage. It does a solid job.If you do need to step in and... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116131527026400100

2026-02-25 12:56:56 UTC

"Long Black Veil" by Mick Jagger and The Chieftains
What’s a remix or cover you like more than the original
Long Black Veil by The Chieftains featuring Mick Jagger
This sounds like a traditional folk tune but it's not. Written in the 1950s, it's been performed by such luminaries as The Band, Johnny Cash and... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116131375361410901

2026-02-25 01:37:56 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Disk Maintenance Mythology - When it comes to disk management, old myths die hard.Many of us remember when hard drives were tiny and expensive. My first PC had a 140 MB drive. I was furious that the WordPerfect executable alone was 12 MB. One app. Twelve megabytes. That felt criminal.Thos... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116128694941707062

2026-02-24 22:02:20 UTC

I once told a technically illiterate and very aggravating graphic designer in our marketing department that she should stop using large fonts because they were filling up her hard drive and we didn't have any suitable replacements. Sorry, not sorry.

2026-02-24 11:44:57 UTC

"If I Had a Boat" by Lyle Lovett
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/if-i-had-a-boat/259566123?i=259566655)
What’s a hidden gem or underrated song you love
If I Had a Boat by Lyle Lovett
Every time I go to Austin, I do so hoping that I bump into Lyle Lovett, just so I can tell him how much I... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/if-i-had-a-boat/259566123?i=259566655 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116125359550064970

2026-02-24 02:58:57 UTC

I don't know who is more boorish. The people who talk about AI all the time, or the people who talk about how much they hate AI all the time.

2026-02-23 17:50:00 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Lingon Pro Now on Sale, Fluent's Last Day at $4.99 - I'm a big fan of BundleHunt, the quarterly software sale website. Lingon Pro, app app I've covered several times went on sale today for $4.00. It is also the last day to get Fluent at the sale price of $4.99.FluentFluent, by presents a... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116120994880497960

2026-02-23 16:06:07 UTC

There are a number of apps that can help you incorporate your Desktop into your workflow in useful ways. You can adapt your desktop to be an information dashboard, a centralized launcher for applications, shortcuts, folder access, and bookmarks, and a space for multiple project-based setups with access to... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116120687893915558

2026-02-23 15:36:18 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Desktop Workflow Apps - There are a number of apps that can help you incorporate your Desktop into your workflow in useful ways. You can adapt your desktop to be an information dashboard, a centralized launcher for applications, shortcuts, folder access, and bookmarks, and a space for ... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116120655442141522

2026-02-23 13:47:15 UTC

"Growin' Up" by Bruce Springsteen
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/growin-up/285119967?i=285119971)
Whatâs a song that grew on you over time?
**Growin' Up by Bruce Springsteen"
Springsteen's first two albums, the ones he recorded before exploding with Born to Run were ones I bo... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116120145522570757

2026-02-22 18:26:04 UTC

"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-a-gadda-da-vida/780234002?i=780234010)
Whatâs your favorite deep cut from an album
** In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly**
This is a song that reaches across generations. I played it on a car ride with... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116115662955950368

2026-02-22 18:22:45 UTC

This is my journey. Not sorry. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/116/115/548/353/631/540/original/a93fc092a98785e9.jpeg

2026-02-22 16:18:24 UTC

I hope you get to see something beautiful today. If all else fails, look in the mirror. Oh, and punch Nazis. I hate those fuckers. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/116/115/155/933/639/835/original/b62df2f5b2ddfc59.jpeg

2026-02-21 23:33:16 UTC

I’ve been online since 1993 when I got my Prodigy account. This is the dollar amount companies have spent on advertising to me. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/116/111/174/550/512/851/original/e4a97a2f9d4ce846.png

2026-02-21 23:12:38 UTC

A hot take, but a good one. From Lab Notes, the great weekly newsletter of @assaf https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/116/111/003/451/229/151/original/10aa13fd690ba54f.jpeg https://mas.to/@assaf

2026-02-20 20:23:19 UTC

@dhry I use these with Cafe Bustelo espresso grind coffee and drink all day for just a few cents a cup. https://www.amazon.com/AANQQ-Reusable-Lids-Vertuo-Refillable/dp/B0D1JR1LLQ https://www.amazon.com/AANQQ-Reusable-Lids-Vertuo-Refillable/dp/B0D1JR1LLQ

2026-02-20 15:20:43 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Small Apps That Remove Friction - I'm currently covering apps on sale at BundleHunt. A lot of these are new to me, and the steep discounts make it a good time to fill gaps in your Applications folder without paying full retail.I've never understood why, given its resources, Apple still... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116103629924365319

2026-02-20 09:18:26 UTC

"Come Together" by The Beatles
Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/come-together/1441164426?i=1441164430)
Share a song you feel was ahead of its time.
**Come Together by The Beatles"
Actually, I could have picked any Beatles song written after 1964, which, if yo are counting, was a ... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116102166611924536

2026-02-20 03:29:19 UTC

This is a month's analysis of my traffic to the Big 5 from my Mac - 322, 445 DNS queries. The average user sends 40% of all traffic their way. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/116/100/778/993/648/915/original/4eeba379d8077821.jpeg

2026-02-19 22:48:27 UTC

I guess ol' Rush has been sober about five years now, Congratulations! https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/116/099/664/665/041/399/original/25c718e08746d790.png

2026-02-19 12:56:56 UTC

Today on AppAddict - Developer Spotlight - Ryan Hanson - Most Mac power users recognize Ryan Hanson's apps, even if they don't know his name. Hanson's portfolio of Mac interface enhancements has earned him a reputation as the editor in chief of the UI improvement cohort. His apps are a staple of how I use ... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116097367573498233

2026-02-19 04:06:55 UTC

Here’s their MAGA government looking after the little guy who puts in the extra effort. NoBOfy wanTlWorK https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/116/095/264/005/183/168/original/17280921bb7cab63.jpeg