Hey, Mastodon! I’m Alec. I’m here in search of meaningful art and community, far from the place where everyone’s an ‘influencer’ and everything is monetized ‘content’ made to appease an algorithm.

I’m a fan of:
- meaningful non-digital experiences📓✍️
- #ownedmedia 💿
- #ultimatefrisbee 🥏
- the #cubs , #49ers , #warriors & #valkyries

Currently learning #python for #dataanalytics.

With the state of things in the States right now I’m glad to be finally be here. #introduction #firstpost

@alecryan

Perfect shot of Wrigley.

@tuban_muzuru ayyy, thanks! Beautiful day in Chicago last summer. You a Brewers fan? (saw Wisconsin in your bio)

@alecryan

All of my wife's extensive family are Brewers fans. Through all my travels, I have remained an LSU Tigers fan.

Standing on the dividing island on North Avenue, Sunday morning of game day. Not a soul on the street. A land yacht painted in LSU #461D7C with an imperious black woman, no less than 70 I'd say, in matching attire, pillbox hat and a flying veil thrown back, at the wheel of a huge Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham.

She took a left hand turn onto St Ferdinand Street. I didn't have my camera.

@alecryan Great to see another #UltimateFrisbee fan! Y'know, I don't think I've seen it discussed much on Mastodon but I'm sure there'd be some interest.
@diazona And you post about Python? I’m currently learning Python (for data work, largely). … And let’s make ultimate a more prevalent topic! 🥏 do you play and/or watch the UFA (AUDL)?

@alecryan Oh don't mistake me for a good player! I couldn't possibly play at the pro level. But I do watch their clips on YouTube occasionally, and I've seen seen a couple games live. I kind of prefer watching the club games though, they feel less "sanitized".

#UltimateFrisbee

@diazona Same. Far from pro level player, but I do enjoy playing in some competitive rec leagues and the likes! I hear you on club games. I love the UFA though for the ease of keeping up with teams and streaming and such. Can follow it like I would baseball or football, ya know? And the added visibility it brings the sport from the occasional ESPN coverage is pretty cool. #UltimateFrisbee

@alecryan Yeah that's very true! I guess I've never been one to care enough about watching any particular sport to get a subscription for it, but I'm definitely glad the UFA exists and makes that model available for people who want it.

#UltimateFrisbee

@alecryan Howdy! 🤠 - If it helps, here’s some of my favorite Fedi-based artists you could check out https://shellsharks.com/notes/2024/08/30/favorite-fedi-artists.

Also, if you’re interested, here’s some other useful getting-situated-with-the-Fediverse resources for you 🤗: https://shellsharks.com/notes/2025/01/10/welcome-to-the-fediverse

Favorite fedi artists

A list of my favorite artists that post on the Fediverse.

shellsharks