πŸ’­ Some Thoughts, 2023-06-16

  1. I think it’s a fair request that websites whose business models rely on user-generated content (like Reddit and Twitter) at least provide free API usage in return. #web and tech
  2. Reddit runs on hours upon hours of unpaid work by moderators, who have every right to burn it down if they choose. #web and tech
  3. The Fediverse gets more appealing by the day. #web and tech
  4. Something I learned: Lemmy and Kbin are progressive web apps. Tap the share button in your mobile browser then tap “add to home screen.” #web and tech
  5. Step 1) Start a blog. Step 2) Federate it. #unsolicited advice
  6. I want more American cities to shift away from car dependency. If that means more bicycles, then hell yeah. If that means more golf carts, then I’m for that too. #urbanism
  7. I appreciate a good porch. #home and garden
  8. I’ve started using vertical tabs in my web browser (Brave), and so far I’m a big fan. #web and tech

πŸ’­ Some Thoughts, 2023-05-23

  1. Somehow my blog got compromised by malware. It was automatically redirecting visitors to other websites, but would still allow me to use my site as normal. I deleted the plugin I think was behind the act. I also deleted all theme files and reinstalled them. I think the issue is handled now. #web and tech
  2. Sometimes I walk down a street at night that I’ve walked down a dozen times before but always during the day, and it seems like a completely different place. #urbanism
  3. Killers of the Flower Moon is a spectacular book and this is a spectacular trailer. #books and media
  4. Overdrive/Libby are the coolest apps ever invented. #web and tech
  5. Hiking and audiobooks make for a combo that is hard to beat. #unsolicited advice
  6. The Minnesota legislature is killing it right now.

πŸ’­ Some Thoughts, 2023-05-06

  1. Every city should have a food market like Philly’s Reading Terminal. #urbanism
  2. I’ve started adding Cholula to the vinaigrette I make for salads. *Chef’s kiss.* #home and garden
  3. If you’re feeling down, go to the gym and work out. Instant mood booster. #unsolicited advice
  4. Kevin Kelly believes YouTube is an underrated educational resource, and I completely agree. You can get a sort of pseudo apprenticeship on any subject by watching master craftsmen do their work. #unsolicited advice #web and tech
  5. I really enjoyed the movie Bullet Train. It’s action-packed and completely ridiculous. A great way to pass a plane flight. #books and media

πŸ’­ Some Thoughts, 2023-04-28

  1. I spent a little over a year in Europe. The first thing that stuck out on my return to the States was the excess of billboards lining the freeways. Capitalism run amok. #urbanism
  2. My biggest hurdle to posting regularly online is the idea that what I’m writing isn’t worth sharing. The default needs to be to post now, edit (or delete) later. #unsolicited advice
  3. A goal for any future yard I have is to get it registered as a monarch waystation. #home and garden
  4. Be selective of the content you consume. Rage bait is everywhere. #unsolicited advice
  5. Exercising and reading are both good for me and things I enjoy doing. I should better prioritize those activities. #unsolicited advice