I keep watching people who used to write 10,000-word explorations of complex topics now produce dozens of disconnected fragments per day, each optimized for immediate engagement.

It's like watching someone who composed symphonies decide to only make ringtones.

https://www.joanwestenberg.com/the-case-for-blogging-in-the-ruins/

I’ve launched The Friendly Bike Mechanic Community - a free-to-join space for cyclists!
• Learn basic bike maintenance
• Get practical tips & tricks
• Ride with more confidence
• Connect with other cyclists
• Group rides

Starting next week, I’ll be posting short videos on simple home maintenance to help you save money. The community is open to anyone, anywhere!
Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-friendly-bike-mechanic-9205

#biketooter #cycling #cyclingcommunity

Them: Can you confirm you have no more than 15 personal electronic devices in your carry on?

Me: (excitedly infodumping) Well, it really depends what you consider to be a device. Many of these computers themselves contain multiple smaller computers. Consider these microSD cards (waves a small anti-static bag around), each of which has a tiny ARM processor - designed by a trans person from the BBC Micro team, if I might go off at a tangent for a moment. Or the battery controller chip on the LiPo pouch protection circuit, which significantly reduces the probability of a thermal excursion. And let's face it, nobody wants a spicy pillow in their lap at 30,000 feet-

Them: Just say yes. (Pleadingly) Just yes. That's all I'm asking. I'm begging you.

#39c3 #AuDHD

Likely my last #AmateurRadio #HamRado #POTA #parksontheair activation for 2025. Couldn't come at a better time #400 from US-7956. Thanks to all for the help in reaching this milestone. Let's see how long it will take to reach a half kilo in 2026. But look for me in a few days for the ARRL Straight Key Night January 1, 2025, from 0000 UTC through 2359 UTC

http://www.arrl.org/straight-key-night

We have labeled the band-aids/gauze. Pray we do not label it any further.

[#BikeTooter, I guess?]

I don't want AI in my browser, I just want the #RSS icon in the address bar to come back. I liked that.

#Firefox