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: Gotta get back on the horse…come on, guys!!

: Trump seeks to end federal funding for NPR and PBS : NPR Trump’s newest order appears to …

: Manton Reece Went to a restaurant across the street and there was a jazz band playing, a bit of …

: Why Some People Follow Authoritarian Leaders—And The Key to Stopping It | Scientific American Work …

: Photos: The 35th Anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope - The Atlantic Fascinating images!! My …

: The federal minimum wage is officially a poverty wage in 2025 | Economic Policy Institute In 2025, …

: What Exactly Do We Owe Young Men? - by Charlotte Clymer There’s a quote from Chuck Palahniuk’s …

: “Good Will Hunting” Still a phenomenal movie.

: Today, my mom called my sister on the way to my niece’s volleyball match. The CarPlay screen …

: Columbia Canceled My Course on Race and Media. I’m Going to Teach It Anyway. Since then, it …

: How I’d Fix Atlanta In each of these essays, a citizen of Georgia’s capital argues for one …

: Trump ‘Alarmists’ Were Right. We Should Say So. Trump ‘Alarmists’ Were Right. We Should Say So. Throughout the Trump era I’ve been firmly in the …

: Love my Braves and particularly love the “The A” logo. Cannot do the red hat. Not now. Not even …

: Can’t argue with Glenn here: It’s like the stock market. Democrats run on decency and fairness and …

: Footguns — Liss is More The opposite of a footgun. A problem solved. Solved by respect for the …

: Trump Officials Blame Mistake for Setting Off Confrontation With Harvard - The New York Times A …

: I’m so sick of hearing the blaming of the Democratic Party for their “lack of vision”. Because the …

: Good god, the official US government website for Covid (covi… Good god, the official US …

: Yep, that checks out. Totally normal!

: Gotta hand it to the Amazon driver on this one. Much props, dumb ass.

: I found this on an Instagram reel, and I thought it was spot-on: What’s the difference …

: Have to hand it to Zaxby’s. They’re the only restaurant (that’s not McD) that has not asked me to …

: Ken Griffey Jr. lauded for excellent photos of Rory McIlroy at the 2025 Masters - Yahoo Sports …

: I Didn’t Think Things Would Get This Chaotic When We Elected President Donkey Kong - McSweeney’s …

: On April 3rd’s episode of Jon Stewart’s podcast “The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart”, Michael Lewis …

: Something just lifted my spirits this morning. I ran into someone I used to work with at Romanoff …

: Florida Teacher Loses Job Over Trans Student’s Name, But Community Fights Back On April 8, the …

: Good point.

: We watched the replay of the goal taken back from Almiron today in the Atlanta United game. I …

: Trump announces $600 million in new deals with five law firms Kirkland & Ellis, Allen Overy …

: Wise words from Charlie in The West Wing episode Arctic Radar: I don’t think you can …

: Can I Teach the First Amendment If I Only Have a Green Card? - The Atlantic As I prepare my lecture …

: From 2002 to 2025, the tuition for Notre Dame jumped from $25,850 to $62,693. With room and board, …

: While the economy fell apart, just remember who went golfing for the weekend.

: “Thought leaders” exhaust me. That is all.

: If the next Democratic nominee for President doesn’t use the motto: “Is America Great Again?”, …

: ICE Can’t Bring Back Maryland Man Deported to El Salvador in Error, Agency Says - WSJ The Trump …

: Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR): “Hi folks: Facebook appears to be taking down my posts. Please …

: Trump tells NBC News ‘there are methods’ for seeking a third term When asked whether he has been …

: And after switching over to watch the (woeful right now) Braves, I just saw a prep-er commercial. …

: When you’ve immersed yourself in watching soccer for a while now, coming back to watching …

: Man City’s font choice on their uniforms is a poor one. Comic Sans, not a great look. 🤣

: Such a smart thought

: Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water | AP News The addition of low levels of fluoride to …

: Florida mulls scrapping property taxes in US first Florida already doesn’t have a state income tax, …

: Pam Bondi signals probe into Signal chat is unlikely | AP News She repeated Trump administration …

: Apple’s AI isn’t a letdown. AI is the letdown | CNN Business Apple, like every other big player in …

: Wisdom = Intelligence + Life lessons and experience

: If it weren’t for three things, I’d go back to school today: Calculus Physics Making money (to pay …

: I guess the idea of wishing your college Alma mater was like it is now when you were in school is …

: ‘This is not your grandmother’s Easter Egg Roll’: White House seeks corporate sponsorships for …

: “He wouldn’t do that” When the cries of “you’re being ridiculous” or “surely, they wouldn’t do that” come raining down on …

: For all my programmers out there!

: “Everyone is welcome here”…but that’s just your opinion. West Ada issues response teacher told to remove inclusive poster | ktvb.com Sarah Inama was …

: ‘Incredibly troublesome’: Judge grills DOJ over alleged gang member deportations - ABC …

: Columbia Gives in to Trump’s Demands. University to Ban Masks, Empower Campus Police and Rein in …

: Investors and consumers turning on Tesla amid Cybertruck recall The EV-maker recalled 46,000 …

: I wonder if any piece of legislation as “progressive” as the Clean Water Act (1972) would or could …

: Chief Justice Roberts Criticizes Trump’s Call to Impeach Judges - WSJ “For more than two centuries, …

: Roku tests customer patience with startup video ads | The Verge The reaction among customers, as …

: Trump: I followed three women who wanted to leave their husbands over the election results. I can’t …

: That’s a helluva change in less than 12 hours.

: Trump deportations questioned by federal judge The Department of Justice on Monday asked a federal …

: If you’re not watching “The Pitt”, you should be.

: I can’t today. Not with the multiple things I’ve seen this morning. I’ll see you tomorrow. Maybe.

: He’s not wrong.

: Update: The Rebels have once again prevailed. More remnants of the Empire remain.

: Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names with new honorees, sparking controversy - CBS News …

: Do you have to be bald to be a Premier League referee?

: That’s not a news story! I know, I know, I watch The West Wing a lot. A lot a lot. Maybe too much, some would say. But hey, …

: There are two political movements in America right now But political movements, especially ones …

: This one should be fun!

: I love the fact that the painters who are working right behind me as I’m working are listening to …

: Someone this morning made the following statement: I don’t watch or listen to news. I go and …

: Watching the Miami-Charlotte match and the commentator just used the word: Strategical Wtaf 🤦🏻‍♂️

: Speaking of Luther, this is one of my favorite albums of his, 1994’s “Songs”: An entire album of …

: I was today years old when I learned… Richard Marx (whom I’ve continued to appreciate more over …

: A little joy on a Sunday morning In the midst of all of the bad news these days, I wanted to share some good news this morning. I’m …

: Let’s do this!!! #unitethe404

: Not many more Friday night games left for Brian at NAHS.

: Just watched the first episode of Daredevil: Born Again.The Trump allegory is strong. Might as well …

: Perfectly stated.

: In an article entitled [“Why are Canadians so hurt by Wayne Gretzsky’s …

: An appropriate reaction to seeing him anywhere…

: I appreciate the pluck and, to some extent, the audacity. But come on. It’s a toilet paper holder, …

: Trump threatens to pull federal funds for US schools allowing ‘illegal protests’ | Trump …

: Jeff Rueter, writing for [The …

: Another problem with getting old…balance is more and more challenging. Dizzy spells are a thing.

: Back on the lunch salads…gotta see if I can drop about 7-10 pounds.

: I heard something on the latest Slate Money podcast this morning (and no, I haven’t fact-checked …

: I needed this. Just silly fun when I wasn’t expecting it. It made me laugh and join in with the guys …

: There’s some serious shit going down in the neighbor’s yard.

: Had an eye appointment this morning. Dear lord, these new lenses make things extremely clear up …

: Daring Fireball: Elon Musk, Weirdo Extraordinaire Think too about how conservative news outlets …

: Manton Reece - Something is wrong with Trump So what do we do? I don’t know. It feels too big. …

: Well said, Dan.

: A Helpless Feeling Honestly, feeling helpless on the national (not even just) politics front. No one is standing up to …

: @existennialmemes on Tumblr Listen, if a Bad President can come in and take away our rights and …

: Too many people I grew up watching and/or listening to are dying.

: FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season’s shots Federal health officials …

: Realizing I do NOT like being stuck in the house all day against my will (so to speak). We’re having …

: Bruh? It’s a little early to get baked. My god.

: You know, I’ve said this to anyone who will listen in the last 6-12 months, but here it is in plain …

: AFC Ajax Match Experience We got lucky the other day when we learned the hometown AFC Ajax would be playing at home on the …

: We rode to the airport this morning in a taxi that happened to be a Tesla. Honestly, I haven’t been …

: Man, they’ll put “Parental Advisory” labels on anything. During the flight, they had the advisory on …

: I was horrified to learn that George Clooney was 4 years younger than I am right now when he filmed …

: Actor Nicholas Hoult and Freddie Freeman could be brothers.

: A Reminder About Blind Spots Blind spots are all over the place. We can’t see them, obviously, but they’re there. Whenever you …

: Dortmund Match Experience Last night, Brian, Jayme and I attended our first ever Bundesliga match at Signal Iduna Park in …

: Lots of wind turbines in the German countryside.

: Something I didn’t expect to see at a train station in Düsseldorf, Germany: an Alabama Crimson Tide …

: This makes me laugh.

: It’s a shame train travel isn’t a thing in the U.S. Yes we have Amtrak, but that’s like comparing …

: Train travel is so nice in Europe, except when they don’t run on time. It’s really a let go, see …

: I wonder if decaf is a thing outside of the United States. It has certainly not been here in …

: Don’t tempt me, bro…

: Wow…one way car rental from Dortmund to Amsterdam is $121 per day. Cool. I’m on board with that. But …

: Betty White to Smile on New Stamp - Newsroom - About.usps.com The U.S. Postal Service will …

: Princesses Over 40 Publishing House - by Edith Zimmerman Delightful…for us older crowd 🤣 (Hat tip: …

: Haven’t seen this guy in a while…

: Zu Unserer Lieben Frau (The Munich Cathedral of Our Lady)

: Is “joyousness” a word? Is it not just “joy”? Am I missing something?

: It’s just…wrong…

: I’m fairly sure the pretzel was invented to soak up the enormous amount of beer they drink here in …

: I mean, what is an Italian plumber doing being an angel in Munich, Germany?

: FC Bayern Munich Match Experience Last night, Brian and I attended our first Champions League game while we were in Munich. Lucky …

: Pro traveling tip: Don’t walk out of the secure area of an airport without getting your bags first …

: Un-Customer Service(?) To bring it back to a simpler complaint this morning, let’s talk about customer service. Or the …

: I was today years old when I realized when the kids (these days) refer to “fit”, they’ve actually …

: Far from the bullying crowd - Jeffrey Zeldman Presents Poignant post by Zeldman on the vaguaries of …

: This Is the Age of the Coward But Disney’s spectacular self-neutering is just the headliner …

: We’re about to head to Germany for some soccer adventures next week. I feel like we should have …

: @matthowie on Mastodon: A thing me and my fellow liberals need to let go of is pointing out right …

: Uh-oh! AI Tools Make Workers Less Critical, More Confident, Microsoft Study Finds. A study of over …

: AP statement on Oval Office access | The Associated Press Today we were informed by the White House …

: J.D. Vance and Elon Musk question judges' authority over Trump “If a judge tried to tell a …

: “Your Own Personal Jesus” Fascinating episode of 99% Invisible, entitled “Your Own Personal Jesus” this morning. I grew up …

: Finally catching up on my Mastodon peeps from the weekend. I love that during the Super Bowl, the …

: How People & Institutions in Budding Autocracies Obey in Advance Chilling is correct.

: I had a dream last night that was so real, so grounded in reality, that it was scary. And that’s not …

: President Bartlet: I’m sleeping better. When I sleep, I dream about a great discussion with …

: I love the Super Bowl!

: Does the American flag = Freedom? In an early episode from The West Wing (S1E16) entitled “20 Hours in L.A.”, there is a scene where …

: Robert F Kennedy, in a statement after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.: What we need …

: The idea of exploiting ones own emotions to the point of stilled silence seems like a good …

: Mark Scout: I don’t care who you are out there. I care who you are with me. Severance Season 2, …

: Jayme said last night, and she’s right: This is what our lives are going to be like for the …

: Couldn’t agree more with John’s feelings on two things: The sense of relief that each of my kids’ …

: Send Us Photos of Changes to Federal Buildings - The New York Times I love projects like this!

: Yep…all done!

: UK government demands access to Apple users' encrypted data The UK government has demanded to be …

: 1980 is as far away from 2025 as 1935 was from 1980. For the love…

: I love how Outlook’s “send later” feature just doesn’t work these days. I drafted an email that was …

: It’s that time or year again…go Dubs!!

: I have said for a while “they don’t care” (about what Trump does). But I was wrong. They do care. …

: It’s ironic that the exit number off of 85 south to get onto 75 north is actually exit 85.

: (Cleveland, GA) I have questions…

: It occurs to me that you have to be in the right frame of mind to watch a show like “Severance”. You …

: Design Decision I Wish We’d Made Differently: Contacts I was listening to episode 280 of “Under the Radar” this past weekend, and they were discussing …

: Washington owner Josh Harris says Commanders will remain team’s nickname (Ben Standing with The …

: I’ve taken to watching “The West Wing” for the 684th time to…well…escape reality.

: I fucking give up.

: Pentagon swaps desk for New York Times reporters for New York Post | Trump administration | The …

: NTSB forces reporters to get plane crash updates on X The National Transportation Safety Board …

: From Peter Gleick on Mastodon: Book burning? If everything was digital in Hitler’s 1930s …

: Brad Pitt is the new Robert Redford. Don’t believe me? Go watch “Indecent Proposal” and tell me Pitt …

: From Lex Friedman on Mastodon: My 16 year old daughter had her second 3 hour driving lesson with a …

: Have you ever woken up, just scared? Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night. My heart was …

: Who Were the Nazis? Great find by Jason…it’s exactly how I feel. At least at this moment, I can’t …

: On Tuesday, newly minted White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in her first press …

: I tried living without a car in rural America—I lasted only 2 weeks - Fast Company The limits of …

: Daring Fireball: Google Maps Will Rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’, for …

: Daring Fireball: Jim Acosta, Reporter and Anchor Despised by Trump, Was Pushed Out of CNN Acosta’s …

: I’ve said before, and I’ll say it again. I really like Hugh Grant. I hope he’s as grumpy and …

: She’s home.

: Idaho House passes memorial opposing Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling Idaho House …

: They never quite prepare you for the idea of someone giving you (what looks like) a gift bag that …

: A Dark and Deadly Valley - The Liberal by Tom Watson Back in the summer of 1942, when the young …

: Nailed the ziti tonight!

: On the 1/16 episode of Jon Stewart’s “The Weekly Show” podcast, Jon says early on: It is amazing …

: Listening to a podcast about “Silo”, and I can’t help but flinch and smile every time they say “woot …

: Anthony Fauci Stripped of Government Security Protection - The New York Times “When you work for …

: After eyebrow-raising sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde beset with criticism and praise | National …

: Why is the colloquial phrase “maiden voyage” not “virgin voyage”? Is it specifically because it’s …

: This weekend, we are all Bills fans. That is all.

: It’s hard not think she’s wondering where Ginny has gone.

: I happened upon a 60 Minutes segment from 2011, just weeks after his death, that looks back at Steve …

: Daring Fireball: ICE Raids Are an Escalation of Our Long-Simmering De Facto Cold Civil War Not …

: Carl Sagan, in his 1995 book “The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark”: I have a …

: Private sector confused by Trump’s anti-DEI order In another executive order issued Tuesday, the …

: I wish there was a way to document the random thoughts that go through my head in the 3am hour when …

: Trump also ordered federal health agencies to stop external communications, including updating …

: Trump pardons founder of Silk Road drug site Who’s Ross Ulbricht? He created Silk Road, an online …

: Quote of the night: “Children are wormholes” (From the show “Numb3rs” S1E9)

: Thinking about early yesterday morning… I received a call around 3:45am from the ER doc about Ginny. While she initially had gotten a little …

: Not a lot I can (or could) do, but one thing I could do today is eat my Monday Moe’s with my back …

: Ginny This morning, our eldest dog passed away. She got really sick yesterday afternoon, and despite the …

: A visit to the vet ER was not on the schedule for today.

: I didn’t realize how many Bills fans lived in Atlanta. They’re out in full force today!

: You know, I’ve heard this over and over again: “As you get older, you’ll get more conservative.” …

: In the small world department… The guy Keri Russell is referring to in that clip, Jake Fussell, I …

: The idea of AI is getting old, already I listen to a lot of tech podcasts, and I read a lot of tech articles. With that as the basis, I am …

: Yep!

: You know, Jayme and I thought giving our daughterr the name “Caroline” way back in 2004 was …

: I never realized just how much is behind “I’m fine”.

: I am reminded yet again that there are people out there who pronounce it “impor ant” instead of …

: Today, I learned the word: inveigle. It means “to win over by wiles” or “to acquire by ingenuity or …

: Deactivated my Twitter/X account, and it felt really good. I’d say “Goodbye!”, but I don’t normally …

: My Tuesday evening self is cursing my Sunday “let’s plan all healthy meals this week” self.

: New MN law capping some prescription drug prices goes into effect Jan. 1 | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. …

: Just found this screenshot in my Camera Roll from November 2022: We’re still dealing with these …

: Watching American football is so painful. Why? So Many Damn Commercials For the love…

: In “Silo”, why don’t they have elevators? Is it to ensure they stay fit? To ensurere each “class” …

: Why I’m quitting the Washington Post - by Ann Telnaes I’ve worked for the Washington Post …

: Blade Runner 2099 Wraps Production for Prime Video Miniseries After six months of filming in …

: When did grocery stores start opening on New Year’s Day?

: Nothing like NYE to bring out the characters…even at Fellini’s!

: New additions to my desk!

: I don’t think you’re ever prepared to see the fragility of your parents.

: My girls and their Nutcracker tradition…16 years and counting!

: I know the new generation was introduced to Dave Matthews Band’s “Crash Into Me” from 2017’s movie …

: For next time, “it’s the economy” doesn’t have anything to do with the …

: They Thought They Were Free But of course this isn’t the way it happens. In between come all the …

: His Family Voted to Support Trump’s Deportation Plan. That Includes Him. - The New York Times His …

: I’m reminded again this morning that it actually is the most wonderful tiome of the year…it’s hoodie …

: Tokyo institutes 3-day weekends to boost births To counter a swift decline in new babies, the most …

: Caroline interviewed me last week (for one of her classes) about stuttering. One of her questions …

: I never realized how much an end-of-lease car inspection is like someone judging how you parent.

: President Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to | AP News President Joe …

: A restored Notre Dame cathedral is unveiled days before its official reopening : NPR The famed …

: The Fall of the House of Usher Episode 108 - The Raven One of my favorite things about human …

: One Foot Tsunami: You Don’t See Women Winning the Presidency Twice, an immensely qualified woman …

: I can’t tell which film my family is trying to conjure: “Seven” or “Memento” 🤣

: Merlin Mann, on this week’s “Reconcilable Differences”, said something that stuck with me: When you …

: Well, not the result we wanted. But it was a great run with a lot of grit. Proud of you guys! …

: Big Matchday against Orlando, for a spot in the Conference Final!

: In happier news, my Auburn Tigers finally won a big game this season!

: This is such a good point. And it’s something Democrats (I’m including myself in that) got wrong in …

: A friend of mine recently said this: America used to be about making sure everyone did better. It’s …

: Know what’s great when it’s cold outside and your throat is scratchy and a little painful? A good …

: The World-Changing Impact of Vaccines Vaccines are in the running for the greatest human invention …

: From yesterterday’s Morning Brew newsletter: In addition to Matt Gaetz withdrawing his name for …

: I’m listening to this podcast episode from NYT’s The Daily about breast reductions. I’m telling you …

: ‘Morning Joe’ meeting with Trump was driven by fears of retribution from incoming administration, …

: Rep. Nancy Mace says her anti-trans bathroom bill ‘absolutely’ targets Rep.-elect Sarah …

: One Foot Tsunami: Where We Go From Here (2024) Even as cruelty is ascendent, we must not be done …

: True nightmare fuel (These are called Mojigangas, a supersize papier-mâché puppet we saw in San …

: Social media needs to die a horrible, horrible death. Immediately.

: I didn’t realize that the founder of OnlyFans was a woman.

: A series of Bluesky posts from Julian Sanchez: I’ve said it before, will doubtless say it again: …

: The Threat of Trumpism Is Real. So Is the Need for Rest. | The New Republic Panic and trauma reduce …

: Am I the only one who questions if that little black island thing above the bowl (that’s supposedly …

: From this morning’s Morning Brew newsletter: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead DOGE. That’s …

: How I know I’ve been blogging for a while…when I can’t remember what topics on my scratch note have …

: John Siracusa: Why We Might Be Feeling Sad As one of the three hosts of my most-listened to podcast (Accidental Tech Podcast), John Siracusa …

: The plural version of “lone wolf”: is it “lone wolfs” or “lone wolves”? There’s an argument to be …

: Ryan Walters sends notice to Oklahoma parents to prepare for educational policy changes As my …

: From @Stybba3019 on Mastodon: Something that is rapidly being memory holed is the absence of …

: Speaking of succinct takes, this.

: What went wrong: Part 1 The message has been sent: In times of cataclysmic disaster like the COVID …

: ‘Your body, my choice’: Women face hate speech surge after Trump win - Fast Company The …

: Stunning

: I implore you to read this from John. It’s well-written, and something that will make you feel …

: On a lighter note, the Grammy nominations are out, and I can safely say I know exactly three acts …

: Not-so Cold Case I (and Jayme, because she watches via osmosis while staring at either her laptop or iPhone screen) …

: The Blame Game Just a quick reaction list to things I’ve heard on “debrief” podcasts over the past 48 hours: The …

: (The Lack of) Norms Every Wednesday, my DevOps team has our weekly meeting. This past Wednesday was no different. The …

: Current Grocery Prices I’m just going to post these here, so I can refer back to them in 3-4 years. These are the current …

: A request for (men’s) help A friend of mine on FB posted this yesterday: I make it widely known that I play poker regularly. …

: You know what you don’t hear right now? Accusations of election fraud.

: From @CStamp on Mastodon: Spanky [Trump] says Julia Roberts will regret making that ad. “Even …

: The Cost of “Freedom” On the most recent episode of Slate’s Amicus podcast, entitled “The Great Big Pre-Election Freedom …

: Is there a disenfranchisement of men? Last weekend, I had a conversation with my family to get their thoughts on the idea I’d been reading …

: Two observations from tonight’s Atlanta United win over Inter Miami: However you define “grit”, …

: Culture Gabfest: Does The Apprentice Make Trump Sympathetic? There was a interesting, and I think worth understanding, conversation about the new movie “The …

: Is this a version of “The Hunger Games”? Yes, yes it is. Give me a better idea.

: A vote for Donald Trump is a vote for school shootings and measles - The Verge …the radical …

: “All in” It’s become clear to me that Democrats are, almost by default, at a disadvantage when it comes to …

: Just posting this because I appreciate the marketing and graphic design from Atlanta United. Love …

: The week after the election can’t come soon enough.

: I’m so sick of the topic of inflation that I could vomit.

: I’m just going to leave this here… Apparently, I need to build up my vocabulary so I, too, can start …

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: Daring Fireball: Profiles in Cowardice: Owner Jeff Bezos and Publisher William Lewis of The …

: Way to go, Freddie! (Dodgers up 1-0 in the World Series)

: Look, I appreciate the want (and probably need) to inform the people how the MLS playoffs work. I …

: On a related note…Reid Epstein (politics reporter for The NY Times) said this in a “The Daily” …

: David Plotz on the most recent (bonus) episode of Slate’s Political Gabfest: Before we leave, can I …

: Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris Post publisher and chief executive …

: It’s not a wonder that English is so hard to learn. I used the following sentence in a Slack message …

: AI is not there yet: Case #1023 I like Joanna Stern, so I’m not here to bust on her or the WSJ (in this particular context). But …

: It’s Always About Money Just finished the latest season of Slate’s “Slow Burn” series, entitled “The Rise of Fox News”. …

: Both Campaigns Release Ads Showcasing Trump’s Most Racist Comments - The Onion Featuring nearly …

: Apparently, it’s liberals unite night here at Atlanta Symphony Hall. We’re here to …

: Happy 20th birthday to my beautiful baby girl! Yes, this picture was from last year, but it’s one …

: Elon Musk Offers $1 Million Daily Prize for Signing His Petition - WSJ Billionaire Elon Musk said …

: Are We Dinosaurs? – SQLServerCentral By “us” I generally mean people working with …

: So proud of my kiddo for getting her voice out there!! From today’s print edition of The Red & …

: Customer Service is Dead: Case #9284 Recently, our 2nd mortgage was sold to another loan servicing company. This is probably 3 times now. …

: I’ve never heard of this type of thing. Seen in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San …

: I am officially addicted to soda, or as we like to call it in the South, Coke. I woke up feeling not …

: Trapped in a Company Town This article by Andrea Pitzer, someone unbeknownst to me before now, was …

: Fantastic takedown of Ryanair by Paul Kafasis. Just chef’s kiss!

: I am in San Antonio, land of Pepsi (ugh). And after three days, I’m starting to twitch.

: So this is apparently a thing… Honestly, I can’t tell if this is for real or just a joke. And maybe …

: I wonder when I got comfortable enough to raise my hand (at a conference, for example) and ask …

: It’s funny how people’s photo-based online avatars can look absolutely nothing like the human that …

: As I stand in the TSA PreCheck with Touchless ID line, I do wonder about its shelf life, given all …

: Expertise I’ve been stewing on something since the Vice Presidential debate ended several Tuesdays ago. It’s …

: Cars are expensive This week was yet another reminder of just how expensive owning a car is. Or worse, multiple cars. …

: A picture that captures where I am in life 😂

: My buddies at Relay (relay.fm) spotlight the month of September for Childhood Cancer Awareness …

: I will miss watching my son play soccer, just as I now miss my daughter playing soccer. I will not …

: Oklahoma buying schools 55,000 bibles. Specs match the $60 Trump bible - The Washington Post That …

: Matt Haughey via Mastodon: We’ve strayed so far from Jimmy Carter had to sell his peanut farm to …

: The closest breakdown of “how the fuck is this election this close?!!?!” I have seen. And it …

: It’s mornings like this (2 days after my workout) that make me want a higher sitting vehicle.

: I love the fact that Brian just picked up the phone and started a FaceTime call with his sister for …

: In The Atheltic’s newsletter this morning, they had the picture above headlining a story about the …

: I realized last night that watching my beloved Atlanta United that I love watching it because of the …

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: Paralyzed Man Unable to Walk After Maker of His Powered Exoskeleton Tells Him It’s Now …

: The most recent “The Interview” episode of NYT’s “The Daily Podcast” featured John Oliver. You can’t …

: Modern-Day Movies, The Marvel Cinematic Universe & Our Culture’s Fear of Vulnerability There’s …

: .NET Terminology | Rockford Lhotka I was recently part of a conversation thread online, which …

: The American public is to blame here. Because rather than the truth, they just want to feel good. …

: GT College of Computing Visit On Monday, I took Brian to Georgia Tech for a College of Computing info session. A couple of …

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: Georgia election board votes to require ballots be hand-counted in November The Georgia State …

: I am 44 years old and I just learned what a “zombie investor” is.

: The “mainstream media” didn’t do this. ABC didn’t do this. Joe Biden didn’t do this. Neither Harris …

: Instagram introduces biggest privacy update for underage users The changes will designate all new …

: From Jeff Jarvis on Mastodon: As ever, Jamelle Bouie is insightful: Springfield dogs & cats is …

: On this week’s “Political Gabfest”, David Plotz had a sobering thought: Donald Trump’s success is …

: MAGA Pastor Claims Kamala Harris Deployed ‘Witchcraft’ in Trump Debate - Newsweek In a …

: You know what I’m really sick of hearing re: politics? “They lie. They both do …

: Question no one seems to be asking: Do we need (the equivalent of) unit tests for AI validation?

: Something I’m coming to accept in my development life… I’m never going to switch …

: Also, Vegas has apparently taken up all of the curve flat screen inventory around the world. These …

: Every time I’m in Vegas, this looks more and more ridiculous… It’s like a child’s toy set or …

: We’ll miss you, Alex!

: I was today years old when I realized that for 12 years (1901 - 1913), owners of Ford’s Model T had …

: A little abstract shot from the bar.

: Sitting at the bar, and I’m listening to the conversation behind me. And there was a specific bit …

: Las Vegas right now is like walking on the surface of the sun. That is all.

: Ok, I did not remember that Sterling K. Brown was in “Black Panther”.

: Also had a very sobering conversation with Jayme yesterday afternoon about the stark realtities of …

: Something else struck me this morning as I was listening to thelatest episode of “Rebound” with Dan, …

: I am struck once again at how difficult it is to run a full ERP solution. Every morning, I read …

: Just finished watching “Presumed Innocent” on AppleTV+. David E. Kelley’s still got it.

: I have reached that point where I go to sit down to watch tv and do my iPhone catch-up, and I have …

: Someone on Mastodon said Tim Walz looks like everyone’s dentist, and now I can’t unsee it (in my …

: Fearing backlash, Ford abandons DEI Ford’s decision to turn its back on DEI comes four years after …

: Lowe’s becomes latest company to dial back DEI efforts aimed at LGBTQ groups Lowe’s …

: A Freddie Mercury Story It’s hard to tell these days what is real on Facebook and what is advertising and/or AI garbage. But …

: Via johnmcquaid on Mastodon: Walter Isaacson’s misconceived “Great Man” biography …

: Just saw an interesting fashion statement. This woman was wearing leggings (not out of the …

: Dare I say it, but I kind of think the real winner of last week’s DNC was Tim Walz and family. How …

: One Foot Tsunami: A Starving Person Eating Junk Food Ok, go with me on this… Maybe this is NOT the …

: Checks out

: I am very puzzled how you could support a person, a party, that wants to mandate the Ten …

: Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Maker Brown-Forman Will End DEI Goals - Bloomberg Jack Daniel’s whiskey maker …

: Honestly, I’m just ready to not talk about Trump ever again. It’s so exhausting. I hope we get that …

: Harley-Davidson is dropping diversity initiatives after right-wing anti-DEI campaign | CNN Business …

: 50 years of tax cuts for the rich failed to trickle down, economics study says - CBS News Tax cuts …

: 23 years, and still smiling! Happy Anniversary to my wife and best friend!

: Also, my coffee shop this morning lost power when I was sitting drinking my cappuccino. After it …

: Grocery Store Power Outage Something I learned today…Publix still operates even when the power is out. Their generators run …

: Also, regarding age, I’ve become much more chill (and much less eye roll-y) when I hear Gen Z’ers …

: I loved this quote from 8/16’s episode of the “Dear Prudence” podcast from Slate: You don’t become …

: Forward indeed: (See previous)

: That’s good marketing!

: Get Ready Now: Republicans Will Refuse to Certify a Harris Win But they cling to his lies, and to …

: From StefanThinks on Mastodon: And then Jesus said, “I could heal you, but you need to learn about …

: I refuse to pay $17 for penne, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce. Come on.

: What is with this trend of wearing sweat shirts in the middle of August? You people know it’s hot …

: I’m wondering if my daughter is going to experience the same realization that I had in college: …

: Big dad energy here at apartment move-in in Athens today.

: A couple of weeks ago, I had lunch with a good friend from work. It was really a catch-up kind of …

: Utah outlaws books by Judy Blume and Sarah J Maas in first statewide ban | Books | The Guardian …

: 55 Things to Know About Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ Pick for VP - POLITICO Walz’s father, a school …

: As I watch more and more soccer games from around the world, and listen to announcers from other …

: I love this idea! Toilets that signal what the infrastructure is, rather than who can enter. 📍: …

: The New York of 2016 Needs the Wide, Generous Sidewalks of 1906 - Streetsblog New York City New …

: Maybe someone should tell the other guy…

: Donald Trump proposes alternative election debate, Kamala Harris says no | Reuters Republican …

: Two observations from visiting Jayme’s parents in Columbus this weekend: When we go out to dinner, …

: “Abortion is never illegal for the wealthy. Abortion bans are class warfare.” via Mastodon Checks …

: Checks out

: Is it just me or is Microsoft marching VSCode toward yet another version of Visual Studio?

: Manton Reece Importantly, you can’t blindly follow AI coding advice. A human still needs to be in …

: Election 2024: Trump falsely suggests Harris misled voters about her race | AP News “I didn’t know …

: I’ve been driving a lot here recently, and through several cities and states. And throughout those …

: One reason I could never live in Florida: Pepsi.

: ‘Cause I’m the straw-wanting asshole here… (Keep in mind, I have no basis to know if this is true or …

: Saw “Deadpool & Wolverine” last night. Talk about a movie that was made for me. 12-year old …

: The Hope I’m Looking For 16 years ago, we were still in the midst of George W. Bush’s second presidency. The war on terror …

: Boneless wings can have bones, Ohio court says In a 4–3 ruling, the Ohio Supreme Court’s majority …

: 40 + 4… … it goes on! I don’t feel 44, yet I feel every bit of 44. The lines around my eyes are proof of …

: For some reason, Peacock (the streaming service) thinks we speak Spanish. It’s 75% Spanish-speaking …

: I was scrolling the reels in Instagram this morning, and this video came on and stopped me in my …

: While having my coffee this morning, I sat with my iPad in my hands. (Normally, it is sitting in its …

: It’s Sunday, so that means a new coffee place around Atlanta. This morning, I’m at Prevail Union on …

: Sage wisdom from one of the greats, Scott Hanselman, on Mastodon: Context- someone on the birdside …

: Jayme and I drove to Cincinnati to pick up Brian from college camp at Miami (OH). So, we were gone …

: John Deere ends support of ‘social or cultural awareness’ events, distances from inclusion efforts …

: You know, Hampton Inn comes through when you need them. A good, clean place to lay your head when …

: When did everyone just forget how to not give a shit about things that don’t concern them? Why do we …

: Also, if you’re ever in the Cincinnati area and you’re looking for some delicious pizza, take a trip …

: Visited Great American Ballpark this afternoon in Cincinnati. The Reds beat the Marlins 10-6 in the …

: Windmills blow away Trump’s denial of Project 2025 involvement Project 2025 is conservatives’ …

: Chasing YouTube, Spotify adds comments to podcasts | TechCrunch With support for podcast comments, …

: Ammo vending machines placed in grocery stores in the South This is probably the most American …

: Systems: How the Ultra-Wealthy Think About Money - Anil Dash For you, money is a stock, a bucket of …

: It wouldn’t be 7/4 without “ID4”. The tradition continues.

: We’ve had to add treads on the stairs. In recent weeks, Sadie has slipped a couple of times on the …

: Just finished the BBC series “Sherlock” (2010 - 2017), starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin …

: One more thing… I’ve read many reactions to Joe Biden’s problematic debate performance last week. …

: Not Feeling the American Vibes I know what day it is. But pardon me if I’m not exactly feeling “Yay America!” today (or any day …

: In one of our adventures in Costa Rica, we encountered this flower, which Juan Carlos called …

: Love, Death, and Computers In addition to birthdate, there should be a deceased date field in …

: So, let me get this straight: The President can do whatever they want as long as it is deemed an …

: I feel this more than most.

: Living with kids

: Obvious travel advice I love this entire list, but I can’t get this one out of my mind: Mindset …

: They say it gets harder to heal as you get older…so very true. We went kayaking last Friday morning, …

: I have that phantom feeling of ants crawling on my legs. #costaricanjungle

: Went to my coffee shop this morning, now that we’re home. And I forgot my glasses. And I had to stop …

: It seems like no matter where I go, when I fly back, I always get in my car around 8:45pm. Which …

: I love watching passengers who arrive at the origin airport vs after the 4-hour flight. It’s very …

: Movies for the plane ride back: “Leap Year” “The Equalizer 3”

: Irony of ironies, the location I was bitten the most on this outside activity-filled vacation was in …

: The last gift from vacation These days, my body takes great joy in reminding me that I’m middle aged. And one way it does it …

: For our last vacation activity, we went kayaking near Quepos. An unbelievably gorgeous morning for …

: Another interesting backyard friend: Known as the Great Curassow, he’s one of the native “turkeys” …

: Why yes, yes I am watching an Argentina game, being played in my own hometown, from Costa Rica.

: Also, the roots of this tree look like they could be from The Upside Down.

: I can’t decide on the best caption for this photo. Option 1 Stranger Things, Season 5: The Upside …

: I Will Fucking Piledrive You If You Mention AI Again — Ludicity But We Need AI To Remain Comp- …

: Open Showers There is something absolutely freeing about taking a shower in front of an open window overlooking …

: Wonderful Morning at Hacienda Ébano Spent much of the morning with a gentleman named Juan Carlos, who runs a nature preserve tour. We …

: Apparently, my reptilian friend is called a Plumed Basilisk. It is also known known as the Jesus …

: Things I’ve learned in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 in the first 24 hours When you ask for “breakfast sausage”, they will come back with hot dog wieners. In the hills of …

: An oldie, but still one of my absolute favorites. Happy Father’s Day, Buzz!

: I’ve always wanted to ask the “Jesus Saves” group T-shirt wearers this: “Really? How? Show me.”

: Microsoft’s all-knowing Recall AI feature is being delayed - The Verge “We are adjusting the …

: Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on rapid-fire rifle bump stocks | AP News The high court …

: I always wonder if people know just how loud they are when speaking to a companion in a coffee shop. …

: Always enjoy waking up in the middle of the night to the dog’s triple play of pee, poop, and puke. …

: Daring Fireball: The New York Times: ‘How the Humane AI Pin Flopped’ The above …

: Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums Here’s the top 10: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill …

: At some point, you have to wonder what’s actually in the $1…. Costco sells more hot dogs …

: Reductress » Should Employees Be Paid? Why People Think It’s Time “Socialists have taken it too far …

: How to buy a house with no down payment In the first quarter of 2024, the average homebuyer put …

: The most useless stat in any sport. How can you have an expected goal number of anything that’s less …

: Are they coming on to me?

: Toxic femininity? Was recently listening to an episode of the podcast “Give It To Me Straight”, basically a Q&A …

: Trump campaign nets $34.8M in donations after guilty verdict Do I believe the conviction has any …

: Trump found guilty on all 34 counts Donald Trump can still run for president, but he might not be …

: Don’t fine sports stars $10k. That’s not hurting them. Fine them $150K. See how quick they stop …

: Can you imagine if Sotomayor had flown her American flag upside down? They would have lost their …

: Is it too much to ask that these so-called “news shows” have a segment where they interview someone, …

: Such a small thing, but it’s that little bit of joy and whimsy that makes me smile. Also of note, …

: Got it, great human interest. Love that he’s a good guy. But… He’s a terrible umpire, and needs to …

: Most of America thinks we’re in a recession (we’re not) …And stupid

: News Corp., OpenAI strike ‘multi-year partnership’ deal to improve ChatGPT We’re so …

: The dog seems to like her morning meditations outside before going back to bed. Must be nice.

: My head is too big to look like Steve Jobs, but I’m too small to be The Rock. Always a bridesmaid, …

: Merlin spouting wisdom again: You may not always get to choose what makes you emotional, but you …

: I’ve entered, and am fully ensconced in, my athleisure era. And I’m unapologetic for it.

: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road “Candle in the Wind” is the first heavy lyrical fantasy, the tune is …

: The End of the iPad Smart Keyboard Folio — Basic Apple Guy However, the mention of one product was …

: Favorite bit I heard today: “Back in my day, the only way to tell what time it was in a car was to …

: Google Infuses Search With AI in a ‘Fully Revamped’ Experience - Bloomberg The act of “Googling,” …

: 17% of Voters Blame Biden for the End of Roe - The New York Times I have absolutely no words.

: I guess Apple was listening, to some extent. The new iPads look really impressive, and I am still …

: Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names to two schools | CNN It’s almost like you …

: Dublin’s ‘portal’ celebrates its commitment to smart tourism - The Hustle Truly fascinating

: No one ever told me that getting older meant: When you’re done peeing, you’re not really done …

: It’s humbling to see the guys I grew up watching in a Braves uniform with gray hair.

: Such a gorgeous day!

: I’m finishing my every two years “Preventing Harassment in the Workplacee” course. Every time I take …

: The grays always start in the eyebrows.

: Did a Tiny Texas Town Misuse Arrests to Silence Critics? Having not even read the story, or know …

: sleepbaseball.com I LOVE this concept!

: Why Americans stopped buying convertibles - The Hustle Pollen. Next question…

: Would love to see this! The first one is one of my favorites.

: Good advice!

: I have to say, I do enjoy the “It’s gonna be May” memes

: I understand that my bias shows quite a bit here, but I do wonder what non-Biden fans point to in …

: ESA - Webb captures iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail It’s things like this that make …

: “When you’re in a love affair, you don’t care what other people think. You only care about the …

: Preferring a white* king to a Black* president The headline alone makes it worth a read.

: Quote of the night last night: “I’m Bugs Bunny, bitch!”

: So want to visit this place one day.

: Saw my first Cybertruck in the wild today. What a dumb-ass looking vehicle.

: The building-behind-a-building look is very Paris.

: Why does being called “baby” feel so good? First off, I’m talking about partners calling each other that. Not the term as it relates to …

: Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens | AP News The social media platform …

: It’s official, we are Volkswagen’s bitch. I called them yesterday to set up the auto-pay for Brian’s …

: People FaceTime (video call) SO much more than I ever do. Is that a generational thing?

: When it comes to the DOJ’s ire, can we not point that at Ticketmaster, a service NO ONE likes, and …

: They just showed a graphic of this week’s MLS match day, and only one road team (out of 12, maybe?) …

: I’m sorry, but I couldn’t abide if my partner was taller than me. Just saw a couple walk out of the …

: There’s a reason I don’t normally stay up past midnight. Because around 1am, I get hungry again. Bad …

: The pollen is certainly out now.

: Experiencing a Trump Rally I was listening to NPR’s “The NPR Politics Podcast” this morning, and the topic was about the …

: Good reminder for all who ask me the question “How hard would it be to…?”

: Apple may bring Google’s Gemini to its products What’s in it for Apple? It could help shift …

: When people walk into the coffee shop now, I raise my eyes (over my glasses) and I feel just like my …

: I can’t seem to park straight anymore. What is wrong with me? (To be fair, I’ve never been able to …

: Boeing’s problems can’t stop, won’t stop A whistleblower who raised concerns about the company’s …

: Opinion | The radicalization of the Republican Party is not ‘polarization’ - The Washington Post …

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: I think life can be summed up with the following phrase: “🤦🏻‍♂️…the shit we choose to care about…”

: 🤣😂

: I can’t argue with the logic, but it doesn’t seem to matter. There is a cult mentality at work here. …

: Why can’t people use turn signals when they’re, you know, turning?! It’s infuriating.

: Coffee shops are the best. They’re so versatile. And are hosts to all sorts. Love it.

: France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion rights in constitution (cnn.com) France …

: What a fantastic example of a “slice of life” image. This is from a scanned Kodachrome slide by Brad …

: Happy 17th birthday to my (not-so anymore) baby boy! Love you, buds!

: My older dog is about 15. She is losing her sight, and she’s already lost her hearing. Like I said, …

: Hard-hitting journalism. Thanks, guys.

: I’m going to need the guy sitting next to me to wear larger shorts. This is a family establishment, …

: A regular at my coffee spot told me this morning “you are one of the most routine guys I know”. It …

: Tonight, Brian played his first at compete varsity game. 2-0 win. Proud of that kid.

: I’m so glad my older dog can’t hear anymore and my younger dog just doesn’t care when the doorbell …

: I mean, is it really all that unreasonable? Clearly, qualifications for being president have been …

: My real-life white balance must be off.

: I think part of my love for “The West Wing” comes from the fact that I want to believe in the power …

: Talking with a buddy of mine this morning, and our sports attendance here in Atlanta is so skewed …

: It just occurred to me that my mom is 10 days older than Steve Jobs (would have been).

: Woke up this morning feeling utterly overwhelmed by my todo lists with work. All the while dealing …

: The road to the Handmaid’s Tale world is lined with smiling people telling you to stop …

: These ridiculous sports contracts are hurting their (respective) games. And they hurt the reputation …

: Not an uplifting day yesterday for Georgia’s top 2 universities. Three student deaths between Tech …

: Where is the iPad going? The iPad grade chart graphic above is from Six Colors’ annual Apple Report Card. It’s unfortunate …

: The American Music Awards used to have a category called “Favorite Black Single”. Wow. Alrighty …

: Today is my 18th work anniversary. And to celebrate, I’m going to have a drink! 🍸

: It’s possible Ken Griffey, Jr. has the best swing of all time. So pure. So efficient. So powerful.

: Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at ‘Sneaker Con,’ a day after a $355 million ruling against him …

: Time zones suck. I’m on a 1pm ET call, and we start the call off with “Good morning!” Meanwhile, …

: Rewatching “Studio 60”, and I can’t help wondering if Matthew Perry’s actual life was wrapped up in …

: My Apple Vision Pro Demo Two weekends ago, I scheduled an appointment for a demo of Apple Vision Pro. I had listened to …

: Lindsey Horan, USNWT captain, just wants to talk soccer (theathletic.com) To illustrate her point, …

: Delta flight turns back after maggots fall on passengers from overhead bin (theguardian.com) …

: I lived through the pandemic, and I’m still struggling with hearing/understanding what people say …

: It is surreal to sit in a system training session where the leader is explaining the system …

: Possibly unpopular opinion: I do expect you to answer me whatever day of the week it is. You have a …

: There are some times that I wish I cared about the Super Bowl. But they are few and fleeting. As …

: What do you do when your daughter calls you at (the equivalent of) 3:30am from college, and you …

: What do you do if the person in line in front of you at Victoria Secret writes a check?

: I want to be Danny Concannon when I grow up.

: Technology rules, doesn’t it!?! In all seriousnessss, the gestures the host of the video is using to …

: South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over US-Mexico border remarks | The Seattle Times …

: Meta’s record-breaking stock rally follows a hot earnings report These two passages say it all: The …

: Fani Willis' court filing confirms romantic relationship with lawyer on Trump case but denies any …

: Ever had a poop so bad that it actually made you ask yourself “Am I sick?”

: I had one of those moments this morning. Brian walked down the stairs, loaded with both school and …

: ‘Seismic shift’: driving unaffordable for many in US amid push toward SUVs A replacement car is out …

: So, let me see if I’m getting this right. You’re teling me that multi-national, multi-billion dollar …

: An AP Computer Science Problem So, this was a question Brian was given in a recent AP Computer Science class. The answers he was …

: And what I prefer the neatness of the old way? I should also say that even the “old” way is …

: Amidst the Mac’s 40th anniversary celebration, I’m reminded again that this might be the sexiest …

: Why is begging for your life some indication of a lack of dignity? (Random, right?) I was listening …

: Chipotle is offering new benefits to Gen Z workers The chain plans to…Give employees six free …

: I know it represents the latest and greatest in technology, but I can’t help but look at this image …

: I notice how often quiet people are told to cheer up and join in with noisy people in noisy places, …

: I KNEW it!

: Look, I get it. Apple is a storm of hypocrisy these days. Especially as it comes to the developer …

: Did I miss something? Are we moving away from milking cows now? Is it because they fart too much?

: Consumer prices pushed up mostly by corporate profits, new Groundwork Collaborative study finds | …

: More Americans have a positive outlook on their own lives than on their fellow Americans' | YouGov …

: Quote of the night: “I don’t know if you yawned or farted, dog, but you stink!”

: The good thing about the cold weather is that I get to wear hoodies. How many other things will …

: It’s so cold outside that it angers me.

: Ahh, my soft workout-as-going-out pants! I’ve missed them.

: Flying home this evening, I had the window seat. Not normal for me, to be honest. I decided to open …

: Biden administration unveils new rules aimed at reducing overdraft fees | Thestreet | …

: Harsh change when I land tonight!

: PHX (Delta in PHX, specifically) never fails to be the slowest fucking airport in the world.

: The amount of things that I have to juggle in my mind on a daily basis is staggering to me.

: Love at the Canyon

: Hello from the Grand Canyon!

: Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away” will always be THE Skate Center song. No question.

: Two-Thirds of Iowa GOP Caucus Voters Believe the 2020 Election Was Stolen: MSNBC Exit Poll …

: The kids are arguing about the merits of Youtubers, and I think my dentures just fell out.

: I’ve officially reached the point in my life where I have to zoom the interface on my phone.

: When I was little, I always thought it was spelled “hyda bed”. It’s one of those things I never …

: Something that makes me laugh every time I listen to Stephen King’s “11/22/1963” is the narrator’s …

: No podcast has infuriated me more than the latest episode of “Hear Me Out” featuring author and …

: We all seem to have a year where we stop paying attention to “new” music (at least in the broad …

: Perfectly surmised.

: A joke, but not by much:

: Never realized how much President Bartlet looks like my dad. As will I, eventually.

: Is it there so a friend can help you think?

: Other than long-term lovers, the person (/people) that touch your body the most (both frequency and …

: From @waldoj on Mastdon: The right is using asymmetrical shame warfare against the left. Trump has …

: Three clients…all needing something…at the same time…is a lot. That is all.

: I miss Peter Jennings.

: Ricki Lake (remember her?) seems to be Marta Kaufman’s doppelgänger.

: It is time!

: I feel attacked.

: > Be gracious when someone points out a dumb error that you made. Especially when it comes from …

: Take a break, or keep working — if that works for you (lexfriedman.substack.com) But sometimes we …

: Absolutely nailed the ziti tonight! Now, tonight’s Christmas movie is “While You Were Sleeping”.

: There Will Come a Time What is the point at which we should forgo the niceties of not bringing up politics in polite …

: You know who the real winner is in the “Who is the biggest bozo in all of tech? Oh wait, we already …

: Anything happens all the time. From 2014’s “This is Where I Leave You”

: PornHub reveals what users searched for most in 2023 (thepinknews.com) This is my favorite story of …

: Yes, Teams, I did mean “Probbly” to read “Prebaby”. Yeah, we’re ready for AI! 🤦🏻‍♂️

: “Reliving My Memories in Apple Vision Pro Almost Brought Me to Tears” (inverse.com) I kept tilting …

: I often frustrate people when I ask them 1-10 follow-up questions for any given request. From their …

: Perfect! (And good advice!)

: How Meditation Failed Me Mark Epstein (via tricycle.org): When I was 9 years old, I was mercifully helped by a speech …

: I think Democrats are not vibing with Biden because he doesn’t inspire them like Obama did. And I …

: First Falcons game for Brian and only my second (that I can remember)! Good times! (And thank you to …

: Calgary traffic reporter goes viral after response to body shaming comment (cbc.ca) The usually …

: The iPad Pro gets a lot of shit (I think unfairly) from a lot of people, but I have to tell you, …

: By the way, do we depend on one softwaree feature more than we depend on the mute functionality in …

: I know why books like Walter Isaacson’s “Steve Jobs” and Jacqueline McNish and Sean Silcoff’s …

: ”America today is a proud, free nation. Decent and civil. A place we cannot help but love.” …

: I get the motivation behind the post, I really do. But I would like to know the income-to-tax ratio …

: Has there ever been a more universally loved artist than Taylor Swift? (I wasn’t around black then, …

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: Tonight, I learned what a motif is, and it differs from a theme, thanks to my high school junior …

: It angers me that take out places now make you actively select “No Tip” when you’re checking out. …

: Rewatching 2016’s “Arrival”, and I’m reminded of Kay’s quote from 1997’s “Men In Black”: A person …

: Having coffeee this morning, and overhearing a business meeting where the phrase “dig ourselves out …

: On a much lighter and funnier note:

: I had a dream last night that I was diagnosed with colon cancer and was given 3-6 months to live. …

: I was listening to “Reconcilable Differences” and John says the following: People of faith never …

: Hot take: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story may be the best Star Wars movie ever made. I’m just sayin’.

: I captured this while I was waiting to board my flight out of Toronto this afternoon: When would I …

: My lonely, forgotten bag

: Pro tip… Whatever terminal you fly into in ATL, if you came from outside of U.S., your bag …

: I’ve flown to two different Canadian airports in the last month, and I’ve found exactly the same …

: I’ve come to realize that the quietest part of the airport is the bathroom.

: A song that is very problematic on listenings in 2023…

: I love this! I don’t wear 🌈 items to tell you who’s in my bed. I wear 🌈 so the family …

: Skinny roads save lives, according to a study on the width of traffic lanes (npr.org) Skinny roads …

: Today, I learned that “mid” means average, but with a negative connotation. That is all.

: I do find it funny that all off these people are shouting “Finally!” at the idea of Apple adopting …

: A thought snuck up on me, and solidified when I was listening to the latest ATP Member Special. The …

: It’s become apparent to me that most of my adult life has been spent realizing the following truth: …

: WeWork might be dead, but coworking lives on (thehustle.com) While many WeWork locations were in …

: A season of ups and downs comes to an end, but I’m still with ‘em! See you next year!

: I don’t think it’s out of line to propose giving red cards to time-wasting in soccer matches. I’m …

: A pastor’s suicide brings grief, warnings of the dangers of outing amid erosion of LGBTQ+ rights …

: The ridiculousness of streaming rights and pulling shows when they “expire” is exactly what feeds in …

: Messed up, man. Just messed up.

: Uptime Sometimes, even work things can sneak up on you. Yesterday, I was asked what our system uptime was …

: Seen on the streets of Bentonville, AR

: Straight outta Compton… Compton Gardens, mother fucker!

: Call me “old school” or just “out of touch”, but the word “doula” is so poorly crafted that it makes …

: I’ve seen so many TikTok videos asking African Americans what country song they might like. It’s …

: Dear Republicans…

: I tell you, the Artax scene from “The Neverending Story” was brutal. I sobbed like a fricking baby. …

: Daring Fireball: Apple Q4 2023 Results Services, at $22.3 billion, is now just over half the net …

: (Source: The Morning Brew newsletter) So…bribery. Got it.

: My Recent Media Diet: Fall 2023 Edition (kottke.org) I’m fairly sure I want to be Jason Kottke when …

: Is there any more appropriate ad during an Arizona/Texas World Series than boots? I think not.

: That tiniest of ghosts has now been set free.

: I received 22 phone calls today, 0 of which were legitimate. This only started on Monday. Has there …

: As the World Series goes to Game 4 tonight, I’m still hearing about the baseball playoff system and …

: In the battle for restaurant reservations, it’s diners vs. bots (thehustle.co) Have you ever …

: I can’t believe it took me this long to get into this podcast. Big old hat tip to …

: Woke up to 27 degrees outside. Will go to bed at 72 degrees outside.

: When did cell carriers (in this case, AT&T) become gas stations? One price for cash vs. a …

: THE AFTERMATH OF A MASSACRE IS ALWAYS THE TIME TO PUSH FOR GUN LEGISLATION (daringfireball.net) …

: Feels all too true. We can’t seem to break this devotion to the almighty firearm. Sad.

: The United States of Guns (kottke.org) I have nothing to add to what Jason says. He’s spot on (as …

: I’ve been in Winnipeg, MB in Canada the past few days. And I’m sitting here eating lunch and they …

: Why is there no “sue for change”? Family sues Panera Bread after college student who drank Charged Lemonade dies (nbcnews.com) Ok, …

: Why do writers think that people can’t hold (and believe in) two thoughts at the same time? It …

: I know my kids bristle at the notion of Life360 and it “tracking” them. I get it. But from the …

: In Outlook’s mobile app, I wish there was a “shortcut” to move messages back to Inbox (specifically) …

: From Aaron (@hosford42@techhub.social) on Mastodon: It’s expensive to be poor. It’s …

: Tinder Matchmaker Lets Your Friends and Family Play Cupid (gizmodo.com) On Monday, Tinder added a …

: I agree with 3 of 5

: Can concur

: The most dependable thing on Earth? Gravity.

: Getting rid of the penny…still a good idea (even 22 years later)!

: Merlin on this week’s “Reconcilable Differences”: Now that they’ve banned 200W bulbs, I guess I’m …

: Agent Scheduling Look, I know scheduling TSA agents for the security lines is not easy. It reminds me of trying to …

: Relative Time Labels (mjtsai.com) Anything longer ago than yesterday should just say the actual …

: I adore gothic architecture, and Pitt did not disappoint with its Cathedral of Learning (actually …

: Pittsburgh The River outside of PNC Park Roberto Clemente Mural

: Do people really not walk into presentations and ensure their phone is on silent?! Honestly.

: The College “System” The college “system” is so heavily weighted to staying in the state that you live in. I’m sitting at …

: “Help me!!!”

: Studying Abroad for Computer Science? This week, I’ve been visiting colleges with Brian. He is specifically interested in Computer Science …

: The MLB Playoff Debate From The Athletic Pulse newsletter this morning: Maybe we should reframe that debate about tweaking …

: Ok, I get raising pricess on goods- or people-based services and merch. But come on, parking?! …

: The top 5 teams in the MLB this year are a combined 1-12 (as I’m writing this) during this …

: Again…really!?!? I’m doing work at the desk and suddenly I’m blasted with air conditioning. Why?? …

: As I said, visited the National Constitution Center this afternoon, and was pleasantly surprised at …

: Brian and I visited the Constituion Center this afternoon and one of the exhibits shows different …

: I’m not saying anything, but… It’s awfully convenient that two west coast teams are playing in the …

: It’s bananas to me that we make people wait until they’re 25 years old to rent a car. For what? We …

: How Far We’ve Fallen We’re re-watching The West Wing for the umpteenth time, and we’re at the episode where they’re …

: Brian about to enter munk mode during the game this morning:

: Bear with me…the photo will be a long, vertical scroll. But this is design I love. It’s responsive …

: Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan retiring from basketball (aka the first time). …

: The Nones The Nones (apnews.com) The decades-long rise of the nones — a diverse, hard-to-summarize group — is …

: The Types of “No” In a meeting this afternoon, I was struck by the types of “no” that exist in the businesss world. …

: Walk This Way This sign has been up at our local Y for quite a while now. And I’ve come to terms with the fact …

: I know most people are terrified of public speaking because it’s you (and only you) standing in …

: Not Ready for Terms It occurs to me that the “Terms of Service” (or “Terms and Conditions”) prompts and agreements used …

: E.B. White’s Beautiful Letter to a Man Who Had Lost Faith in Humanity (themarginalian.org) Dear Mr. …

: How the Elon Musk biography exposes Walter Isaacson (theverge.com) The thing you learn after a …

: A MAGA gunman in New Mexico and ‘the end of politics’ in America (inquirer.com) He is becoming the …

: Don’t love the search engine, but do love the background!

: House GOP’s impeachment witnesses say there’s no evidence yet that Biden committed a crime …

: Netflix’s DVD-by-mail service bows out as its red-and-white envelopes make their final trip …

: It also occurs to me that the Party that hates “elites” is so adoring of (and supplicant to) someone …

: In 2016, I heard arguments from (real-life) people that they were tired of the “politicians” running …

: Why Don’t Cars Have Hood Ornaments Anymore? (mentalfloss.com) To some, hood ornaments held an …

: The change to USB-C with the new AirPods Pro is great and all. But can’t we get something that locks …

: Woudn’t it be nice if we could all get on board with the following: If you are on a phone call with …

: It’s been 7 years, and I feel like it would go exactly the same way today.

: Gentle reminder:

: Oh my god: Somebody about to be fired…

: Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman calls on New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez to resign amid bribery …

: Biden will travel to Michigan to ‘join the picket line’ with UAW workers on strike President Joe …

: Somebody better check the maps…

: It’s complicated… My answer? On a daily basis: Windows macOS iOS iPadOS

: Thankful this morning for the “Content Warning” post classifications inside Mastodon (and/or Ivory…I …

: Donated to St. Jude via relay.fm, and happy to do it!

: They’re slowing gaining more spots…

: No, Apple shouldn’t cave to Google’s pressure to adopt RCS – not yet, at least (bgr.com) Since RCS …

: I’m constantly amazed at the data density on display in the “main” pages of our system. I see (and …

: Anti-Glasses Influencer Samantha Lotus Says She Can Heal Your Eyesight (readwise.io) I guess …

: And by that, I’m a little jealous of the guy. Not that I would want to pursue anything with …

: Sitting at my coffee spot this morning, and a lady walked in, looked at this guy sitting two tables …

: Loving the AppleTV feature of side by side. I can watch my Atlanta United play, while keeping an eye …

: September morning

: Katy Perry Sells Catalog Rights to Litmus Music for $225 Million (variety.com) multiple sources put …

: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 winners (rmg.co.uk) (Photo credit: The Running Chicken …

: I was thinking about the following for the 814th time yesterday. It amazes me that the same people …

: Why tech companies are wrong to think electric cars are a solution to climate change (euronews.com) …

: The iPhone should have levels on its flashlight capabilities. The normal mode should stay, …

: My main takeaway from Atlanta’s convincing 5-2 win over Inter Miami was the rather subdued first …

: (theguardian.com via morningbrew.com) Ok, but what did these new moms see before 1954? Duke …

: Messi ain’t walking through the door, boys! Let’s go United!

: “I only need one cable to travel with!” No. The new iPhones were announced this past Tuesday, with much fanfare going to the switch of charging …

: Auto Workers are Striking Auto workers are demanding a 40% raise to match the 40% pay increase CEOs of the Detroit automakers …

: Confirmed: The iPhone 15 is the most affordable iPhone since 2007 (perfectrec.com) We decided to …

: ‘Up close and personal’: LensCulture street photography awards – in pictures Love seeing these kinds …

: “Just stop buying lattes” ‘Just stop buying lattes’: The origins of a millennial housing myth (thehustle.co) Consider the …

: ✅ Playoff Spot ✅ NL East ✔️ NLDS ✔️ NLCS ✔️ World Series

: (cnn.com via The Morning Brew) Who would have thought that the company that literally profits from …

: Let’s pause for Lee to yell at the cloud like an old man… When did a small milkshake become $6.75? I …

: There is nothing like the day that the cleaning service comes. Things are clean. Everything is in …

: Can someone please tell me why Matt Olson is not leading the MVP race in the National League? Yes, …

: Villa in Postiano, Italy (Credit: minimalismoarchitecture on Instagram)

: (theathletic.com) Good. (See previous posts here, here, and here)

: Sometimes, the toughest part of collaborating is deciding what you can divvy out to others vs. what …

: ✅ Playoff Spot ✔️ NL East ✔️ NLDS ✔️ NLCS ✔️ World Series

: Straight Candid When I travel for work, there’s a lot of me time. And that normally translates into catching up on …

: OFFSIDES!! Jayme always admonishes me for yelling out “OFFSIDES!!” at the kids’ soccer games. I asked her if …

: Off-the-Shelf vs. Custom-Developed Software One of the topics that comes up in my line of work (line of business software) are the trade-offs …

: It happened this morning. I opened the garage and felt it. I walked outside and breathed in a sigh …

: Driving to the coffee shop this morning, I saw a dead squirrel in the road in front of me. It’s not …

: The Breakfast Club I finally watched “The Breakfast Club”. First impression: it must hit differently when you’re a …

: Diplo has successfully escaped the arena (garbageday.email) If you want to see what the next 25 …

: (theathletic.com) Let’s set aside the end result here, and focus on the principle. I find it …

: Americans Are Losing Faith the Value of College. Whose Fault Is That? Americans Are Losing Faith in the Value of College. Whose Fault Is That? (nytimes.com) In Canada …

: New report says cars have worst privacy policies of all products surveyed (morningbrew.com) That …

: Got a point. Just sayin’

: Deleting code is a programmer’s great delight. That is all.

: She Said (2022) I watched this last night. A very good movie, full of “wtaf?” moments. Several thoughts: Much like …

: (parallels.com) Am I missing something? What exactly does $30 extra per year get me? Charity?

: Ah yes, this is a great way to turn “Can I see your driver’s license?” into “Can you hand me your …

: Visual Studio for Mac Retirement Announcement (devblogs.microsoft.com) Informed by ongoing user …

: Google and HTTP (this.how) Many of the sites they will label as “not secure” …

: Couldn’t agree more

: I love how they always show these big ass vehicles by themselves near an ocean or sea. With so much …

: Too real!

: There’s not a lot that frustrates me more when using apps on a phone than the red badge thing NOT …

: The Tombstone of Democracy (kottke.org) Yesterday, there was yet another school shooting on a …

: Ken Griffey Jr. works Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC match as a photographer Wearing his signature …

: I’m reminded for the umpteenth time that The West Wing is what we should want in our government.

: Biden takes on Big Pharma to lower drug prices (morningbrew.com) The Biden administration took its …

: Coming in at #1 in the “No shit, Sherlock” category… 50 years of tax cuts for the rich failed to …

: Biden speaks with DeSantis about Jacksonville shooting and hurricane threat (gazette.com) …

: Focus on the Stakes, Not the Odds (kottke.org) Come on, this isn’t the goddamned Oscars red …

: At the elite’s summer camp, the workers allegedly get bunk (thehustle.co) For the last 150 years, …

: OpenAI launches ChatGPT Enterprise, the company’s biggest announcement since ChatGPT’s debut …

: Spain’s regional soccer chiefs call on Luis Rubiales to resign over unwanted kiss with Jenni Hermoso …

: Unwanted soccer kiss sparks Spain’s #MeToo movement (morningbrew.com) #SeAcabó, Spanish for “It’s …

: The fact that my baby sister is about to turn 40 just makes me feel ancient.

: The (White) Sox Rebrand New documentary highlights White Sox rebrand’s place in hip-hop history (MLB.com) Coinciding …

: This story is so gross and so emblematic of the hubris and entitlement that men (especially in …

: In the Slate Plus segment from the latest “Political Gabfest”, John Dickerson goes off on a rant on …

: My Happy Place People often ask what you’d be doing if you weren’t doing what you’re doing right now. Or the …

: New rumored iPhone 15 models (both normal and Pro): I want that one!

: Trump’s Prosecutions Are About Repairing Our Social Norms (kottke.org) It’s not a new …

: Are robot umpires ready for their MLB debut? Not so fast (theathletic.com) Now that hundreds of …

: Our Second Summer Snaps Photo Contest Winners: Night Views (atlasobscura.com) We were dazzled by …

: Absurd Tipping, Revisited I’ve mentioned here before about my disdain for the recent trend of tipping for services that …

: I’m watching a YouTube walkthrough of .NET 8 Blazor changes. And the presenter is using words like …

: Brilliant!

: Do dating apps decide who we get to date? (thehustle.co) I’m sorry, what?! These servicess can be …

: My little girl called me this evening. Just to talk. Not looking for her mother or asking me some …

: Fun thought of the day: Every child born is a step closer to the ever-approaching premise of The …

: I just heard on a (Slate) podcast that the University of Kentucky took in 70% more in tuition and …

: Same.

: In 7 games, Messi has put MLS on the map (morningbrew.com) On Saturday night, Messi scored his …

: I love the idea of trying to soften the idea of gambling (bad) by simply calling it “sports book” (I …

: I’m realizing now that 50% of the showers taken in the master bathroom are now UGA’s problem.

: I Never Realized How Old We Are Recently, I’ve come back to Facebook. I know, that’s weird to read (much less write). I don’t like …

: ‘The Peripheral’ Canceled at Amazon Despite Season 2 Renewal (variety.com) The news comes despite …

: I saw a reel on Instagram today with the following: Adult life is constantly saying to your friends …

: Happy 22nd Anniversary to my beautiful wife!

: Hans Zimmer - Interstellar: Main Theme [EPIC Piano Solo] Unbelievably beautiful. I can’t believe I haven’t brought this into my listening habits until now. I …

: What the heck happened in 2012? (theintrinsicperspective.com) At a personal level, I remember …

: Looking for an edge in attracting talent? Give ’em a reasonable place to live (thehustle.co) Per …

: Trump’s Toast, Folks (cato.org) Up until now, I’ve been hesitant to predict how the various …

: I’ve thought (and said!) this so many times. And it’s as true today as it has been for years.

: My baby girl is somewhere in the inward arm!

: I’m watching this movie called “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019), and it is one of the most …

: This is going to be a hot take, I understand. But Messi is pretty good at the soccer.

: Do people really use “aesthetic” as an adjective? Wtf?

: The more I read about (individually-handled and implemented) text formatting coming to editors and …

: See…

: ‘Blind Side’ subject Oher alleges Tuohys made millions off lie (ESPN.com) The 14-page …

: Oppenheimer: More Science and More Heist Please (kottke.org) Mod and I both share a love for that …

: Also, goal keeping is not immune from people kneeing you in the face! 😳

: She’s off! Whew, what a whirlwind weekend in Athens! First order of business was moving in and setting up my …

: Sean Heber on Mastodon: I’m sure everyone thinks the thing they’re good at is “so much harder” than …

: Illinois Supreme Court upholds state’s assault-style weapons ban (cnn.com) That law – which came …

: Bride Wants a Refund After Photographer Slept With the Groom (petapixel.com) “Then this morning I …

: It would be the funniest thing if it weren’t true at the same time.

: Private jets are awful for the climate. It’s time to tax the rich who fly in them (theguardian.com) …

: Colleges are spending money they don’t have (morningbrew.com) The price of college is rising, and …

: I don’t know the logistics here, nor the legalese. But in my ideal mind, there would be a …

: I hear people complain about the iPhone’s Portrait Mode from time to time. I understand the little …

:

: Evangelical Leader Rips Trump, Says Supporters Now ‘Looking For Another Candidate’ …

: (wsbtv.com via thehustle.com) First, the city demolished his home. Now, they are trying to …

: Slate’s Hear Me Out: “Less Porn, More Sex Tapes” An intriguing podcast episode hit my feed last week, and I was not expecting it. I was certainly not …

: Zoom tells some of its employees to come back to the office (morningbrew.com) RIP fully remote …

: A re-posting of a wonderful 2022 episode about “Sesame Street”. With all of the disagreements on how …

: Heart-breaking loss for the USWNT in Australia this morning. And they can’t say the team was …

: I don’t know what it’s like where you live, but at 9:00 PM in Georgia, the fucking world shuts down. …

: Dare Obasanjo (as my children say) spittin’ facts on Mastodon: A consequence of leadership is that …

: Florida effectively bans AP Psychology course over LGBTQ content, College Board says (nbcnews.com) …

: What is it with CA gas stations? They don’t have the little latch thing that holds the gas pump down …

: Why do hotel designers put the desk right in front of the shin-level AC units (as shown above)? You …

: Why are enums not inherently “list-able” in every language out there? I mean, it can’t just be in my …

: Sinéad O’Connor’s Raw Isolated Vocals for “Nothing Compares 2 U” (openculture.com) These vocals are …

: Oppenheimer (2023) I took the family to see Christopher Nolan’s new movie “Oppenheimer” on Sunday. Caroline had seen it …

: Traveling is just a series of waiting in line after line after line.

: There has been a lot of research and marketing around selling books by the cover design. Did they …

: Loving the retro “Public Telephone” sign at the SLC airport.

: Suggestion for Truist Park: Make the retired numbers light up-able (that’s not a real phrase, but …

: INSIDE META’S THREADS LAUNCH (daringfireball.net) From John’s quoting of the Washington Post …

: Daniel Jalkut sums it up pretty well: I saw a man at the speedcubing competition with a TRUMP 2024 …

: I wonder, and have wondered for a while, what it’d be like to sit down and have a personal …

: It’s at the point of the year where we don’t open our blinds for the health of our power bill.

: You know, I don’t mind if you cross the road where there’s no crosswalk. I don’t even mind if you …

: You may think less of me for this, but it is what it is. This is exactly what I think when I hear …

: I was reading something about some hubbub regarding Twitter’s changing its sign atop its …

: Dave Winer, yesterday, said this: Reporters saying the allegations against trump are damaging or …

: I’m just a dog Sitting in my morning chair Looking cute

: Best Way to Spot an Idiot? The best way to spot an idiot? Look for the person who is cruel. When we see someone who doesn’t …

: Checks out

: Can’t Airbnb the house? How ’bout the car, its roof, its headrest, your parking spot… (thehustle.co) …

: Bud Light brewer hit with layoffs in tough year (axios.com) The sad thing is, this will get linked …

: Air Conditioning Hubris As a heatwave sweeps across the American west (I’ve been specifically reading stories about Arizona …

: Seven major automakers are teaming up on a North American EV charging network (theverge.com) A new …

: Education Department opens investigation into Harvard’s legacy admissions (apnews.com) Top …

: Pictures like this make me happy. So much talent sitting at one table. So much of my childhood was …

: The best thing Biden can do right now is support and honor all of the people and groups and ideals …

: We live very close to a brewery, and it’s concerning when you are driving back from the coffee spot …

: Software as Creativity I hope Sean Heber doesn’t mind, but I loved his Mastodon thread so much that I wanted to lay it out …

: I said it here, and I’ll say it again, I think we have put the onus on the wrong people. We blame …

: Kylian Mbappe transfer: Saudi side Al Hilal offer huge $332 million fee, $776 million wage for PSG …

: Elite colleges favor rich kids just because they’re rich (morningbrew.com) A Harvard-based group of …

: 40 + 3… …and continuing to count! Nice to see I’m still up for my cappuccino in the morning

: 40 + 3!

: It’s not new, but I’m hit in the face at work everyday that a given codebase is ever-changing. Just …

: Yep, this is where we are in this country.

: Twitter is being rebranded as X (theverge.com) X.com now redirects to Twitter.com, following a …

: We got my daughter a pillow for her to take off to her dorm in a couple of weeks when she goes to …

: Found this embedded in the asphalt near my local grocery store.

: Is Sunday NOT a grocery shopping day? Am I missing something? I always look at Sunday mornings as grocery shopping day. And I’m always …

: Pay no attention to the crumbling infrastructure, kiddies. Don’t let those gays or trans people read …

: Yep.

: Video: Sen. Tim Kaine Says Not Electing Hillary Clinton President Was the “Biggest Failure in My …

: Watched “The Flash (2023)” last night. I’m going to be honest, I didn’t really care about the story …

: Well said.

: Some behavioral psychologist needs to develop an experiment that teaches people how to properly and …

: We’ve been in Maine this past week, and maybe my favorite photo I snapped is of two people I don’t …

: Traveling by air can be easy, but sometimes the ignorance of travelllers can make it very …

: It’s official: I’m very susceptible to seasickness. Woo boy.

: A Black Man Was Elected Mayor in Rural Alabama, but the White Town Leaders Won’t Let Him Serve …

: Jason Aldean’s music video for controversial song pulled by CMT (cnn.com) “Try That In A Small …

: Found him.

: Starting to understand why Stephen King writes horror stories. (Red Rabbit Bazaar in Bangor, ME) …

: Bass Harbor Head Light Station (Southwest Harbor, Maine) It feels like it’s from an old silent film.

: I know people love lobster, especially up here in Maine. And I don’t take anything away from them. …

: Touché, AppleTV. Touché.

: There are customers who enter the fray with a shitty attitude right up front. The customer is NOT …

: Late Night Drink I had this dream a week or two ago. It was similar to what’s below, but I filled out the details a …

: Can you imagine what would happen in this country if the decision were made to switch the side of …

: Congrats to all involved. Really enjoyed the ride of watching this show, and actually reading the …

: That is a sexy, sexy logo (sticker available here).

: I’ve often wondered about this. He’s right. It would help the people they’ve left behind …

: As the ATP boys were talking about electric cars, they brought up the issue with differing EV …

: The ATP boys were on fire this week re: electric cars and all the hubbub around them. To this point …

: I had someone ask me to search for a user on Twitter talking about the new Napoleon movie. And I …

: I guess my children just missed the iPad thing. I keep hearing how iPads save family trips and long …

: A perfect nugget about Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Steve Oster recollected that a man called the …

: I mean, except for the small floating door.

: The Diplomat…wow! Can’t wait for Season 2!

: Just saw the new Indiana Jones movie…loved it! In other Nazi-related news, we’re not done with them …

: Walkaway Joe My daughter will be going off to college here soon. I’ve had multiple conversations with friends …

: In a Mastodon post, @stux writes: Coca Cola is a perfect example of a ‘run away …

: I will ask the obvious question… From Meta’s perspective, why do “we” need 3 separate apps …

: “The past is just a story we tell ourselves.” Her (2013)

: I so feel this.

: The tradition continues…

: The tradition continues

: On Instagram, ESPN’s SportsCenter posted the following: I absolutely love this idea!!! Check out …

: Proposing at a reception And while we’re talking about WTFs today… Apparently, there is a happening at weddings that …

: The Value of a $100 bill I was listening to Mr. Tony’s 6/30 show yesterday and heard him recount a story that makes me feel …

: It’s interesting…I heard someone say (yes, on a podcast) that she’s perfectly willing to leave …

: The Roberts Court Has Turned the First Amendment Into a Wrecking Ball (slate.com) It’s the pattern, …

: Doesn’t make much sense, does it?

: It strikes me as odd that we use the phrase “underwear drawer” as this harbinger of privacy and …

: “Eye” Camera I did a LOT of driving over the past 48 hours, and it hit me multiple times that it would be so nice …

: Preparing for the 4th (Union, WV)

: What a strange (and sad, at least for Braves fans) sight.

: Reading any kind of news right now is just depressing.

: SCOTUS strikes down affirmative action (morningbew.com) We are well on our way back to 1958…just …

: Years these days are going by too quickly.

: The College Experience We took our daughter to her college orientation late last week. I was struck by how the idea of …

: I know this intellectually, obviously, but the roles are so far from each other that I’m still …

: Dangerously close to being racist!

: Was that a gunshot? I was lying in bed trying to go to sleep, and I heard a firework. The joke amongst us city-ites is …

: RIP to my Pixel Fold: Dead after four days (arstechnica.com via Daring Fireball) The flexible OLED …

: It’s depressing and sad, to be honest.

: Drone Awards 2023…these are so frickin’ cool!

: Has anyone ever run any kind of data on times photos are taken? I’ve got to think that most (say, …

: Why can’t we have the option of renting a movie (say from Apple) and then if we want to purchase the …

: I can’t argue with this. found on Mastodon here

: Walgreens refuses to give trans man his hormone prescription due to ‘religious beliefs’ …

: Aaron Paul could be Michael Keaton’s son for all I know. I’m watching the Black Mirror Season 6 …

: This is one of my dog’s back legs. See the little dark line in the white fur? That seems to be a …

: A podcast that came up in my Slate Plus podcast feed this week was Dear Prudence. I always read the …

: I’m empathetic, damn it! 😊 Around 10 years ago, my therapist challenged me to be more empathetic. Not knowing that challenge …

: This guy just looked at the soda machine like it was the damn Rosetta Stone. Press the button, sir. …

: My beloved Atlanta United true to form tonight…draw 2-2.

: First, the professional athletes were younger than me. Now, they’re younger than my kid. #feelingold

: It’s been a day… I earned this.

: Change is coming I wrote this in the first couple of pages of a book I gifted my daughter last month when she …

: From Lex Friedman on Mastodon: Crushed it, but it’s already rowdy. You can hear most of what I said …

: Here’s a thought… What if Gwenyth Paltrow turns out to be right about all of this (goop) stuff?

: Apropos of nothing, I love this whole look!

: A submersible that takes tourists to the Titanic shipwreck went missing and has about 96 hours of …

: This is a good example of just how messed up we are state-to-state in this country. A national …

: One can only hope

: The Texas Rangers are MLB’s only team without a Pride Night. That’s unlikely to change …

: Biden administration announces $930 million in grants to expand rural internet access (engadget.com) …

: How a dose of MDMA transformed a white supremacist (BBC.com) A murderous spree turned out to be the …

: Just watched last night’s replay of the CONCACAF Nation’s League semi-final match between USA and …

: No End to Its Fluent Pomposity (onefoottsunami.com) We already know that ChatGPT is a liar. Part of …

: Republicans Declare Banning Universal Free School Meals a 2024 Priority (newrepublic.com) The …

: Texas will require parental consent for kids to use social media (arstechnica.com) Critics contend …

: Chris Trottier, writing on Mastadon: Spoke with a transgender man who was shocked to discover that …

: Same.

: Man who wanted to kill gay people when he opened fire in a small Montana town is sentenced to 18 …

: Conservatives Are Running Out of Things to Eat (newrepublic.com) Another day, another right-wing …

: More Thoughts on Apple Vision Pro Several thoughts, as days have gone by, on Apple Vision Pro… So many people, including people who …

: If you get it, you get it. And it’s frickin’ hilarious. If you don’t, you’re probably under 35. Ask …

: Parking your SUV in Paris will cost you more from 2024 (gearrice.com) In order to discourage the …

: What happened to the “hybrid” hype? With all the talk about manufacturers going full EV in the next X years and the charging stationing …

: Garth Brooks Will Serve Bud Light at New Nashville Bar Amid Transphobic Backlash: ‘If You’re an …

: This is fantastic.

: Here’s a Friday thought for you. How do doctors learn about the human necessity of passing gas? I …

: Sound advice

: How many baseballs are used in one MLB game and how much do they cost? (as.com) That is 120 balls …

: (Photo from besoocer.com) Lionel Messi to join MLS side Inter Miami after PSG departure (ESPN.com) …

: Tablet Standby (mjtsai.com) But I don’t want them constantly doing stuff when the iPad is “off,” …

: Was listening to the ATP boys as they reviewed Monday’s WWDC keynote. My favorite quote came from …

: Also, wouldn’t it be cool if they slashed the price to $1999 when they actually release it next …

: Even in saying all of that, this is not the endgame. The real product is when all of this happens on …

: I’m intrigued… I was skeptical before WWDC yesterday. And I’m still skeptical. But the concept videos they showed …

: In pure Apple form, they demonstrated all kind os AI-related functionality without ever actually …

: Might be my new favorite pasta sauce line!

: It’s not an accident that Republicans are relentlessly attacking education, from preschool to …

: Warner Bros. Discovery proclaimed with maximum delight that a whopping 70% of HBO Max customers …

: That is an excellent movie to have sex to. Such a wonderful couple of guys. Lot of laughs in this …

: The Ultimate Portable Computer On the eve of Apple’s WWDC 2023, I can’t help but bring up (yet again) the notion of the ultimate …

: 100%

: Do SNAP work requirements really work? The deal raises the age cutoff for work requirements for the …

: Why do all movies set in fantastical worlds have the notion of gravity? Is gravity the one universal …

: “YouTube will now allow 2020 election denialism content, in policy reversal” (cnn.com) “In the …

: The doggos

: “Senate votes to repeal Biden student loan forgiveness; White House plans a veto” (USA Today) …

: Someone brought this up this morning. Why can’t most version numbers be based on the year they’re …

: It should not be called “AI”. Artificial intelligence conveys a sense that it can make new things. …

: “Please wear clothes in your digital driver’s license photo, Georgia officials urge” (cnn.com) The …

: Saw “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” with my daughter last night. Really, really good. Only …

: If you ever wondered what Heath Ledger would have looked like when he aged, I give you Orlando …

: Yes, we do.

: It’s funny because we seem to be moving past the “Oh my god, look what ChatGPT can do!” and into the …

: Re-watching the first season of “Ted Lasso”. It’s remarkable how much Rebecca just needed someone to …

: Just watched a trailer for a Netflix show called “3%”. It’s a Brazilian sci-if show that seems like …

: High School Graduation 2023 Observations This past Friday, my daughter graduated from high school, and as I sat there during the calling of …

: Sometimes, schadenfreude can potentially come in bad forms. For example, what would happen if …

: Ran across the mural yesterday, and snapped this. And there is something about it that I can’t put …

: Fine day for baseball!

: Took Brian to an Ed Sheeran concert tonight. It was phenomenal. If you get a chance to see him in a …

: From pre-K to high school graduation over the years. So proud of this kiddo!

: From pre-K graduation to high school graduation, this kid has made me so proud. And I can’t wait …

: On one of the “Ted Lasso” podcasts I listened to earlier this week, they mentioned that the Ted …

: “Georgia GOP Chair Goes Full Flat-Earth, Says Globes Are Part of a Conspiracy” (Rolling Stone) You …

: It strikes me that it doesn’t matter how many times Trump is in trouble, how many times he’s …

: “Orange County valedictorian calls on school board members to resign at graduation” (The Daily …

: ‘Queen of rock ‘n’ roll’ Tina Turner dies at 83 (Reuters) Legend. RIP.

: Ever been listening to music while waiting for something and it was so very close to a song you know …

: “Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash for LGBTQ+ support, pulls some Pride month …

: Adobe Adds AI Generative Fill to Photoshop via (Daring Fireball) From a technical perspective…holy crap, that’s unbelievable! From a …

: “The Immaculate Copy of the Declaration of Independence Found Hidden Behind a $4 Flea Market …

: Oh, that’s good

: Love this…

: “Brands Need to Make Decisions About LGBTQ Pride Marketing Right Now, Not When the Right Has a …

: “Video shows impatient Florida man pull semi-automatic handgun on ATM user” (Live Now Fox) This is …

: I do wonder what happens when a beloved athlete of a city leaves and comes back on an opposing team …

: Meta Fined $1.3 Billion for Violating E.U. Data Privacy Rules Pocket change for Zuckerberg. And as …

: I don’t know who came up with the “For the A” with the Braves, or the “We are the A” for Atlanta …

: Had a great time with three of our favorite graduates and their friends! @ Bold Monk Brewing Co.

: But the heart’s not like a box that gets filled up; it expands in size the more you love. Her …

: “Jeffrey Epstein Appeared to Threaten Bill Gates Over Microsoft Co-Founder’s Affair With Russian …

: It’s always nice to hear something like this from one of your friends. It’s not always easy, but we …

: “Uncomfortability” is not a word. The word you’re looking for is “discomfort”. That is all.

: “LGBTQ book ban proponent faces felony child molestation charge in Missouri” (NBC News) A Missouri …

: If your name isn’t Mary (fill in the blank), are you even in private school?

: “Disney Drops Plan to Move Workers to Florida, Closes Hotel” (Bloomberg) The Star Wars: Galactic …

: Overheard on The Rebound, Episode 444: In every relationship, there is one person who loads the …

: Oh, that’s good.

: “This TV could be your new best friend — but, like, a terrible friend who gossips about you constantly” (from this morning’s “The Hustle” newsletter) It’ll know everything users watch and click, and …

: Proposed Name for GM’s Upcoming In-House Software Platform (You Know, the One That Isn’t Going to …

: If your sunglasses don’t fog up when you transition from the house to car, do you even live in …

: It’s not that enterprise development takes longer than indie development. It’s the rollout and user …

: Brian finally helped me get past a Wordscapes puzzle that I’ve been held up on for months. Word he …

: I’m fairly sure it should be illegal to show people exercising on televisions while you stuff your …

: I wonder how many of us are walking around with previous medical “knowledge” (legit or not) that is …

: Longing for Acceptance Almost 25 years ago, Jayme and I got hooked on a show called “Roswell”. It was the story of three …

: The CGI warm breath in cold temperatures visualizations in S2 of Yellowjackets is utterly …

: I think we’ve reached a point where football (soccer) needs to stop how they keep time. It’s 2023. …

: It takes a strong woman to not only deal with me (😇), but raise these two kiddos who make us so …

: Makes me laugh

: “STILL: A Michael J Fox Movie” Watched the new Michael J Fox documentary (starring MJF), and it was fantastic. Nostalgic, yes, but …

: Not the result we wanted, but had a good time!

: Not the result we wanted, but had a good time!

: “Ron DeSantis' War on ‘Woke’ Targets Holocaust Textbooks” This is facism, people. I …

: Yep

: So true…

: I was having lunch with a friend of mine this afternoon, and it was 1:30pm. On the television, it …

: You can always tell a current or ex-NYer by their use of the word “pie” when referring to pizza.

: Interesting website recommendation in the Morning Brew newsletter this morning: ClipBase. I tried “I …

: Listening to the latest episode of ATP, the guys were talking about the issues new social media …

: Had an off-day (for strtength day) at the gym, and I can still feel my legs screaming at me from leg …

: Waiting for your car to get fixed will never not feel interminable.

: Not a great look…

: Note to self: Don’t aim to arrive at the office at 9am. It’s a madhouse of people trying to ensure …

: Folding over the top layer of the comforter on the bed just on your side because you need to be …

: Last night’s Ted Lasso was exactly like why I love the show. It made my heart swell. It’s what I …

: “You get what you get, and you don’t…” Which is correct? “get upset” “pitch a fit” I’ve always used “get upset”. Not that I remember my …

: Just finished the 2015 Best Picture winner “Spotlight”. A great film about people doing their jobs …

: Not to put too fine a point on it…

: From this moring’s “The Hustle” newsletter:

: “Ban it! Wait, no, Bans Don’t Work!” Like him or not, Keith Olbermann has a position. And this morning’s episode of “Countdown with Keith …

: Liev Shreiber, a very underrated actor.

: Also, why can’t we have caffeine free Coca Cola in the small cans? We seem to have Cherry Coke and …

: Forrest? Jenny?

: Signs of a Scam Yesterday, I was scrolling through Instagram, and an advertisement caught my eye. Like most things …

: Yes!!!

: Looking back, one of my favorites from the beach.

: Yes, I’m 42. Yes, Star Wars is considered nerdy. I don’t care. When that downbeat hits, and those …

: “At least 8 fake electors have taken immunity deals in Georgia election probe” (AP News) So there …

: Best line of this week’s “Ted Lasso”: “But maybe not Facebook, because that’s for grandparents and …

: One of many family pictures happening last night…

: I realize now that I am a fidgety passenger. Wow. I hadn’t realized, as I drive most of the time.

: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…the human eye is an amazing thing. Millions of hours of …

: Good night, Watercolor

: Listening to Gotye’s 2012 hit “Somebody I Used to Know”. When Kimbra builds up and then drops the …

: Why don’t tubs like this have a little inlet on the side where the curtain can sit (while you …

: Watercolor Beach

: We went to the beach this evening and threw a football around, only one of us shirtless. It was the …

: “Did one woman really give birth to 69 children?” (BBC) One woman…69 children…1700’s Whew!

: The next best band name: Superfulous Nipple

: (From today’s “The Athletic Pulse”)

: Great place called The Red Bar last night for dinner. Great food and I really appreciated the …

: It’s funny the things you notice when you are riding in the backseat of a car. Case in point: Having …

: Saw a TikTok video that made me think: She said she was in a very strange time in her life where she …

: It’s amazing what clean glasses can do.

: “If You Could Read My Mind” is a classic in my youth (even if my youth came later than the song). I …

: When did we (culturally) stop doing live performances on prime time television? If you watch this …

: Whitney’s “I Have Nothing” is a very underrated song. I mean, it’s competing on the same album with …

: Said way better than I have been able to…

: “Follow-Up on ‘Adware for Apple Services in iOS’” “Follow-Up on ‘Adware for Apple Services in iOS’” (Daring Fireball) The reason I never switched to …

: Our bocce team was brought back down to Earth tonight. Lost 5 to 15. Ouch. At least it was over …

: I just heard Tony (Korneiser) say that Thursday night’s NFL draft drew 11.5 million viewers. What …

: Piggybacking on “This, but Again”, I would recommend listening to Slate’s podcast “Future Tense …

: FTBBW (TV) Bonus: Unsolved Mysteries Unsolved Mysteries (1987 - 1997, NBC) I realize this is not a film. But knowing the subject matter …

: Today’s GOP: “We must stop this radical woke-ism before he destroys the fabric of America. Lock him …

: “This, but Again” These are the stories I love. A mixture of sci-fi, romance, and fate. Very “Source …

: “You Probably Shouldn’t Work at a Startup” “You Probably Shouldn’t Work at a Startup” (Every Media, Inc) Some real, hard truth being thrown …

: Maybe I’m missing something, but I don’t understand the usefulness of outdoor furniture. It just …

: What is this about?

: Wheelstops need to be lower Why are wheelstops (bet you didn’t know that word before now) so high? They are there to assist …

: An English teacher’s response to a stuttering student changed her life It’s amazing what …

: I mean I know everybody’s trying their own hustle these days, but pedicures at UPS? Nah, I’m good

: The collection that contains (arguably) the most famous photo of Steve Jobs. (Getty Images)

: The 2017 episode of The Big Bang Theory where Elon Musk shows up in a soup kitchen and Howard is …

: I have to say I can relate to this… Mine is “How I Met Your Mother”

: Speaking of ice cream, has there been some kind of revolution or advancement in how milkshakes are …

: Back to this…even the ice cream place has a place for a tip. Do you people know how much ice cream …

: Continuity of coffee-based drinks are so important in local coffee shops, at least to me. It becomes …

: I wish I could live this statement in every part of my life.

: “One of Judy Blume’s most frequently banned books heads to the screen” One of Judy Blume’s most frequently banned books heads to the screen (Morning Brew) “She (Blume) has …

: Very good reminder!

: Anyone else thought that the new (and ever-quickening) advances in AI and VR/AR are just us …

: “Ed Sheeran’s copyright infringement trial starts” Ed Sheeran’s copyright infringement trial starts (Morning Brew) This story makes me just shake my …

: My local coffee spot uses baseball cards as their table markers (when you order). The funny thing is …

: Had a great time at the Braves game with these fine people!

: Had a great night at the Braves game with these fine people!

: HOF Tom Glavine Truist Park

: Wrexham Hits a Nerve Wrexham secures promotion in front of jubilant owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney This weekend, …

: Sometimes, I’m at a coffee shop (as I am right now) and the people sitting next to me (and I mean …

: “Keep Your Memories, Kill Your Nostalgia” (Gizmodo) Keep Your Memories, Kill Your Nostalgia (Gizmodo) This seems to be the example in our time in terms …

: Washington State Bans AR-15 Sales: “No Reason Other Than Mass Murder” (The New Republic) “Their only …

: Brian came back from the game tonight with a Matt Olson bobblehead! A successful night for the …

: HOA The most recent of episode of John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight” focused on that entity that we …

: Tried API-first development for this latest project. Kind of liking it, actually. There’s more of a …

: Also, Spencer Strider (ESPN) was on fire last night!

: Pepsi has recently come out (PR Newswire) with a new soda (replacing Sierra Mist) called Starry. …

: “A tale of 2 prime-time stars flaming out” (Morning Brew) A tale of 2 prime-time stars flaming out Despite what you may think, Fox News firing Tucker Carlson …

: “Bud Light makes changes to its marketing team after calls for boycott” (Morning Brew) Bud Light makes changes to its marketing team after calls for boycott Since Heinerscheid became the …

: Back-to-back wins! The Painted Pin Atlanta, GA

: Rev Coffee Smyrna, GA

: I’m fairly sure my fear of clowns came from watching WGN’s Bozo the Clown as a kid. Just saw a clip …

: Even years later, it still perfectly sums up Trump.

: FTBBW Bonus: What film scared you the most? Poltergeist (1982) This film (and this series of films) conjure up a certain amount of sadness, …

: FTBBW: What film scared you the most? Honestly, this one was hard. I don’t get scared by movies very often. The horror and gore and all …

: Schools bought millions of Chromebooks in 2020 — and three years later, they’re starting to break …

: I swear, if I were to write a fashion autobiography, it would be called “The Curse of the Thick …

: “Couple Delivering Instacart Groceries Says Car Was Shot at After They Drove to Wrong Address” Couple Delivering Instacart Groceries Says Car Was Shot at After They Drove to Wrong Address A …

: It’s been a while since I’ve donned the red and black, but I’m back in a new form.

: Transitions are Hard Several months ago, I was knee-deep in explaining a potential switchover from “regular” television …

: I can relate

: The Idea of Tipping is Getting Ridiculous Every place I go now asks for tips. Everywhere. Restaurants. Massage Envy. The bakery. The coffee …

: FTBBW: What was the first film you remember? In the Films to be Buried With series... Whenever the topic of “first”s comes up in respects …

: It may just be me road-raging, but it drives me up the wall when an SUV creeps over a speed bump. I …

: “Apple journaling app will be part of iOS 17” Apple journaling app will be part of iOS 17 I gotta say, I’m pretty happy with my micro.blog siteand …

: Even I sometimes quick-scroll through topics on Mastodon and/or in my RSS reader when I see keywords …

: Imagine the absence of trauma and hate and conflict and consternation if everyone just left everyone …

: I shaved my face clean for the first time in a while. Apart from just looking out of place in the …

: Such a beautifully simple concept, from Barry Bonds: “I dont’ care if you throw 120mph. There’s a …

: Club Affiliations are Fleeting I was watching the first half of the US Men’s National Team (soccer) game last night against Mexico, …

: Spiller Park Coffee ☕️

: “Leave Pity City” The internet is mad at MillerKnoll CEO for telling employees to ‘leave pity city’ and forget about …

: Films to be Buried With Recently, I’ve been listening to Brett Goldstein’s excellent podcast “Films to be Buried With”. If …

: I’ve got to give it up to Pacific Life for sending me two pages of paper to tell me they received my …

: First win of the spring Bocce season last night!!

: Such a great episode of Michael Rosenbaum’s “Inside of You” podcast with Richard Marx. I’ve always …

: Every email application should default to NOT auto-selecting the next message when a user deletes a …

: “Richard Misek on ‘A History Of The World According To Getty Images’” A History Of The World According To Getty Images “Newsreel cameras document power. But what strikes …

: ‘Racial component’ in shooting of Ralph Yarl who went to wrong house, prosecutor says Gee, really …

: How Jalen Hurts got such a big deal $255M over 5 years? Holy shit, that’s a lot of money for such a …

: “In 1696, England imposed a tax on windows to extract more revenue from the wealthy (whose houses …

: It’s arduous that a company like Facebook can continually send me emails relating to my …

: A typo led me to a potential porno title that I hope is never, ever made… Schindler’s Lust 🤦🏻‍♂️

: Today, I learned about a phenomenon I didn’t realize was so pervasive. Merlin and John came around …

: “Thoughts and Prayers” It does kind of make you wonder what the “thoughts” and “prayers” are for. Are those specifically …

: I mean, I could go off on my own screed on this topic (and maybe I will later), but this post on …

: Ask your kids how they’re (really) doing. The answer may surprise/enlighten/bolster/terrify/sadden …

: Hungary passes law allowing citizens to report same-sex parents to law enforcement I don’t know if …

: ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’ ends its 35-year run on Broadway After 35 years, wow. Like the show or …

: Only 1.1M people in Montana? John Gruber: “Putting aside the fact that Montana is a small state (44th in population, 1.1 million …

: Hugh Grant Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ Hugh Grant Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ Despite his infamous younger years, I think …

: Also, I love the terming of what the Republican Party seems to want implement across the country as …

: It’s funny how events can become locked in a time that doesn’t seem to move or change. I read this …

: ATP’s thoughts on the GM CarPlay and Android Auto decision Enjoyed the most recent ATP where ther guys discussed the recent GM decision regarding not …

: Increasingly, I’m adding states to my list of places to NEVER live. Top of that list right now? …

: “New rules aim to make the auto industry go electric” New rules aim to make the auto industry go electric Two things get us to where they (including …

: Thoughts on OpenAI I still don’t know what to make of OpenAI and all of its implementations. I read the articles about …

: Louisville Shooter’s Rifle Headed Back to Streets Mayor says Louisville shooter’s rifle ‘will be back on the streets’ under state law Just a pull …

: DOES YOUR FLAG FAIL? Grey Grades the State Flags Simply fantastic

: The psychology of revenge bedtime procrastination Fascinating…I can’t say I’ve never done this.

: Honest question…the Bible is just one book (or collection of books, if you choose to look at it that …

: There are two kinds of people in this world: People who cram every possible ounce of their …

: Ahh, Monday after a vacation. 🤦🏻‍♂️

: As I get older and older, my allergies get worse and worse.

: There is no greater healing medicine than a referee’s signaling of “advantage”. It’s healing …

: Why are all phone calls FaceTime calls now? WARNING: There may be a few curse words ahead. I was seething when I wrote this, so that might have …

: Speaking of privilege, I realize we’ve raised our kids with a certain amount of it. Case in point, …

: They really couldn’t find anyone other than a rich white woman for this sign?! Really?

:

: ATL UTD on the road in NYC at Yankee Stadium!

: ATL UTD on the road!

: Relaxing Saturday afternoon

: When ROI Shouldn’t Matter On this trip (to NY) and the trip recently to Europe, I’m blown away at the power of good, properly …

: Hotel Lobby -> Not a Quiet Place on a Saturday Morning Turns out, a hotel lobby on a Saturday morning is NOT a nice, quiet place to start the day. It’s …

: Something called Golden Toast at the dessert spot (literally called Spot) near our hotel. Honey …

: Golden Toast goodness

: A pastrami sandwich at the park…only in NY.

: That’s a lot of zeros…

: Another quirk of Citi Field is airplanes landing at La Guardia nearby. It’s weird to expirence, …

: The New York-ness of Mets’ fans is alive and well at Citi Field this afternoon.

: We have entered enemy territory I repeat We have entered enemy territory

: I apparently didn’t finish reading my feed, and found this gem from the White House itself. …

: General Motors hate your iPhone I try not to make predictions, as I’ve learned over many years, it’s …

: Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest Yet another chip falls…it’s not about …

: My son and I toured the 9/11 Museum today after visiting the top of One World Trade Center. It was …

: View of Church St New York, NY

: Unfortunately, cutting lines seems to be a worldwide thing. Argh.

: Behind me is One World Obervatory building. A massive monument to what used to stand here. Gorgeous, …

: Standing at the 9/11 memorial in NYC, and all I feel is…humbled.

: Seen lots of Street Easy signs on the subway with NYC city-focused marketing of “Buy a studio …

: The irony is not lost on me that a musician that just boarded the train is playing his accordion …

: Masks still a thing in NYC Sitting on a NY subway car, it hit me how lax we are at wearing masks in other parts of the country. …

: To dread is to anticipate the opposite of what you dream.

: Even taking out the political part, he’s not wrong.

: Special Place in Hell Spaces should be reserved in hell for people in the middle seat who shamelessly spread themselves …

: Sergio Romo and his hat More of this, please

: I’d just be careful. Remember, we are all products of our time. I hope Mr. Rogers would do and say …

: Interesting thought…

: Why in the FUCK do people talk to their phone (holding it away from their face) and not into their …

: I swear TSA has gotten slower. And it’s not just because it’s spring break. I noticed it weeks ago. …

: We should have more people (and spokespeople) like Zachary Levi. Take a listen to his (5 in total) …

: I’m reminded again that I need to watch Mad Men from start to finish. I loved the first several …

: Mobile phone inventor made first call 50 years ago I gave a keynote (now many) years ago at a work …

: “Barbie” (second) teaser trailer drops Ok, I may eat my words later. But I just don’t get it. I …

: Money is pouring into women’s sports Love seeing this. As a parent of an athlete daughter, seeing …

: The definition of shameless? That would be Trump’s team selling “Not Guilty” t-shirts using a fake …

: Clay County Fair (Outside of Jacksonville, FL)

: iOS Enhancement Idea: User Modes I’ve followed Apple for quite a while now, and I know (ostensibly) why Apple does not allow …

: Driving down I-75 in South Georgia, it’s creepy just how pleading they are for you to meet Jesus.

: There is no more helpless feeling than when your child is hurting and there’s nothing tangible you …

: I don’t particularly like the fact that European football clubs are using the MLS as their “feeder” …

: I’ll try to restrain myself…

: It is pathetic and shameful that we,in this country, have allowed people/companies/groups to attach …

: “We homeschool our daughter” I have no words for this. Just read it.

: I thinks it’s hilarious that even sales people at dealerships refer to the finance department as the …

: Rickey Henderson on baseball’s new rules I do wonder…as baseball, notorious for its numbers and …

: Ok, it just occurred to me that they call it a Moscow Mule because of the vodka. I’m an idiot

: At least from my perspective as an enterprise-ish developer, the term “business objects” is thrown …

: While my son passed his driver’s test today (Yay!), it did make me think. Why do we test people at …

: Was driving down to Jayme’s parents house in Columbus with Caroline, and we saw a sign that read: …

: I am 42 years old and I just realized that chili dogs and scrambled dogs are different things. A …

: Ford and Electric Vehicles Ford will lose $3 billion on electric vehicles in 2023, it says I want to believe in electric …

: Really enjoying my midday walks with the dog. It’s not normal for me to be at home working (just ask …

: 23 Seconds is Too Short I had to call Hyundai Finanxe earlier this afternoon, and was on hold for about 20 minutes. …

: The Sun, In All It’s Glory Pictures of the sun…just awesome!

: John hits the nail on the head. God, this worries me.

: We stopped by Panera on the way to Brian’s game, and I realized a drink, a fountain (soda) drink, …

: “Not as Progressive” Listening to this episode of “Throughline”, I heard the following from Raymond Goldstein, a man who …

: A Sad Sports Truth Sitting down to watch the Nth El Classico this year between Barcelona and Real Madrid with Caroline. …

: The ozone effect of being in a car on a very sunny, winter day is really annoying. I can’t seem to …

: Cheers, y’all!

: 0 to SixT back to 0 Last month, my family and I had the privilege of visiting Paris and London for about 9 days. It was …

: Recently heard the following: “Victoria’s Secret is made to be alluring to men”. Is that true? Do …

: I love reading stories like this. I’m an Atlanta United fan, through and through. But there’s …

: “You can’t escape the truth of what you want.” A poignant, honest, and truthful quote from Craig …

: Never really had an allergy problem earlier in my life. And now…woof. Yet another sign I’m getting …

: Big 3-0 road win in Charlotte this afternoon for Atlanta United. Let’s go!! 7 points in 3 games…not …

: I hear stories of how RBG and Scalia were friends outside of the Court itself. Given where we are at …

: Few Consequences A good point made by Michael Podhorzer on this week’s “Amicus” podcast from Slate. There have been …

: Revisiting “We Shall Be Free” I was listening to Garth Brooks’ 1992 hit “We Shall Be Free” this morning with Brian. I was struck …

: Realizing now that we got a sweetheart deal when we bought Caroline’s car back in 2020. Looking for …

: Tower of London (London, England)

: Tower of London

: Started watching “Yellowjackets” last night. Woah. It is…let’s go with brutal.

: Was just listening to a podcast where they described a lady who applied to an airline to be a …

: Coffee and the Bible I’m sitting here having my morning cappuccino and Cinny Sug Toast (no judgement!). Anyway, I’m …

: Stand aside, Big Tobacco

: Icon (Paris, France)

: Icon

: Neighbors

: Neighbors

: A voyage ahead (Gare du Nord, Paris)

: A voyage ahead (Paris, France)

: St. Paul’s Cathedral London, England (Shhh, I wasn’t supposed to be taking pictures inside!)

: St. Paul’s Cathedral (London, England)

: Down to the City of Lights

: Going to start posting (once a day, probably) some of my favorite shots from our recent vacation to …

: Happy 16th birthday to my soccer-loving, too-tall-and-still-growing baby boy!

: Happy birthday to my soccer-loving, too-tall-and-still-growing baby boy! (And apparently, his beer …

: Listening to a podcast where they describe a Supreme Court case that is looking to block the Biden …

: Secure and ready for the morning

: Brian and the boys back at it last night…big 2-0 win!

: I’m noticing that after 10 days of not using my glasses, using them for most of the past 2 days is …

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: Driving to Heathrow this morning, and I see these signs that say “Soeed Limit for Air Quality”. Is …

: Final European match last night at Crystal Palace!

: I will miss the morning walk to the bakery for coffee and pastries (that can feed 4 of us for £15). …

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: Why put the stupid handle there if I can’t pull it? Why?!?!

: Come on, Britain. Why? Why confuse people like this?

: I realized today that the kids experienced something today that two other generations before them …

: I know it’s a European thing, and I respect that, but the cold sandwich thing is something I just …

: Naked Attraction Definitely something you don’t see at home in the States. A matchmaking show (if you will) where …

: Based on my experience with PSG the other day, I would offer Atlanta United a suggestion. The call …

: Finally made it to Wrexham! Been waiting for this one!

: Riding on the Eurostar this afternoon, I realized how quietly and politely people can talk on the …

: This is what I’m saying…

: When you’re visiting a city, it would sure be nice if your mapping app of choice would let you have …

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: I’m convinced that the phrase “When was the last time…” is the basis for lots of couples who end up …

: Currently listening to:

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: It’s a mixed bag with Joe Biden. But listening to the State of the Union, you have to admire his …

: This is not going to be a popular opinion. Even coming from own fingers it feels, well, bad. But …

: Missouri AG set to argue permanent block of student loan bailout, St. Louis students hope Supreme …

: Watched a documentary on HBO Max about the one and only Dionne Warwick called “Dionne Warwick: Don’t …

: It’s true! We have our first Bulldog in the family! Congrats, baby girl!

: Rewatched this film as I’m trying to get over this sore throat. Even 28 years ago, such a …

: On the latest episode of Top Four, Tiff and Marco discuss types of cakes. I realized that I don’t …

: Come on, if Scott Rolen can get into the Baseball Hall of Fame, then you have to put Andrew Jones …

: The Availability of Guns and Books in America Perfect.

: I’ve often wondered if my anxiety when it comes to cooking is derived from the lack of precision in …

: Had dinner with some really good people tonight. Old friends from long ago. Had a wonderful time, …

: This enrages me: Florida Rejects A.P. African American Studies Class Quasim says it very well in his …

: Fascinating images from photographer (and recent architecture school grad) Chris Hytha, who has a …

: I’m calling it. The best chip assortment box ever. That’s it. That’s the list.

: First class, Duval County. Really, first class. Is it any wonder that high school/college students …

: It’s amazing the power that listening and attention can give to others. I experienced that …

: Just a guy and his parents’ cat watching the game

: Bold statement: (Coin) Change should be banished. It’s infuriating when you go to pay for something …

: I will say, as I get older, and deeper in my career, I have advanced to (what I think at least) is a …

: Today, I was listening to a recording of a 2015 conference call. I actually heard my voice on that …

: Watched the movie “The Menu” tonight on HBO Max. I knew nothing about it going in, and I must say, I …

: All About Perspective Jayme and I have been watching Hulu’s “Fleishman is in Trouble”. What you think is a story about the …

: I don’t know why, but it makes me happy that Brian has gotten into “How I Met Your Mother”. Between …

: Really enjoying this podcast about Lionel Messi and his rise to greatness. Available in English and …

: Have to hand it to this barista…spreading the holiday cheer for this little one!

: Congrats to my baby girl! #autigers

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: 40 + 2… …and still counting! Cappuccino in the morning

: 40+2

: Because You can't make this shit up... AP Headline Some Texas schools may call slavery ‘involuntary …

: Somewhere in very rural NC

: How the Supreme Court Killed Roe v. Wade Since the Dobbs ruling came down a week ago, I've been searching for a legal reasoning and …

: Baratunde's Voice of Reason I have had so many reactions to the past 7-10 days that I would ramble, almost incoherently, to the …

: Stopping to breathe Driving at sunset It’s been a rough several days. I found myself driving up to NC this evening, and …

: Going for the long-ago look

: Student Loan Debt Relief #facts I appreciate good sarcasm. And I’m with Aaron here. Why is it such a “they got something that …

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: "She got an STD during car sex. Now, Geico could pay her $5.2 million" In the realm of the weird, there's this story. I have no words. But in the case of a Missouri woman …

: Modest Proposal: New Ball After Goals In Atlanta United’s most recent home game against Columbus Crew, something happened in the final …

: Lighter Fare Just because I needed something to make me smile today, a tweet that I came across this morning:

: This is how it nothing moves forward In the wake of tragedies, there is a human tendency to reflect and attempt to figure out the “how” …

: More reactions…

: When is it enough? https://apnews.com/article/politics-texas-gun-violence-el-paso-mass-shooting-44a7cfb990feaa6ffe48248 …

: A Case for Abortion The recent news surrounding the leaked draft from the Supreme Court purportedly overturning Roe vs. …

: Last-minute decision! #atlutd

: Happy Mother’s Day to the lady who gave me the two greatest gifts in my life! We love you, Jay!

: Let’s go @braves! #repthea #repthechamps

: And then there were salads When my trainer said we had to work on my food intake, my immediate thought was what I'd have to …

: From my little boy to my little man…Happy 15th birthday, buddy!

: Let’s do this!!

: They just gave up…

: These are heinous That is all

: Not enough time to proofread, huh?

: Sunday Sky

: If you get it, you get it.

: To say she’s my better half would be the biggest understatement in the world. From the halls of …

: Once again, my family gets me! (Pre-ordered bday presents finally getting delivered 😀)

: My family gets me! #fakedoctorsrealfriends #fakedoctorsrealfriendspodcast #scrubs

: 40 + 1 down… …and many more to go! Last week in Bald Mountain, NC I look relaxed in this picture. That’s not only …

: This was taken in the North Carolina foothills last week. I look relaxed, and I felt relaxed. And …

: Is it just me… …or is there serious risk of not understanding these bathroom symbols? It’s always made me anxious. …

: WTF is wrong with people? “Other people are not my problem”? Wha? So many times I hear people (trying desperately to be …

: “It Only Counts When I Say It…“

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: After-dinner treat!

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: Love this ballpark!

: Good for them

: The lost art of keeping score at a baseball game!

: Why can’t this message be what rules mankind?

: Football = Twitter, and Not in a Good Way As I was driving Brian to soccer training tonight, we started talking about what position in sports …

: There should be… There really should be ways to prosecute people like this. Honestly…

: Solo workout: evening 1 view

: Pathetic New Georgia Law This state... And for what? Because we dared to elect two Democrats to the US …

: “New and Improved” I don’t understand marketing sometimes: Does it matter that the bottle for the shampoo has a “new …

: Rush Editor’s note: I actually wrote this a while back, and thought I had published it. Apparently not. …

: Bell's Palsy So, this is happening. Yeah, I know. It's weird. I came home on Wednesday (2/3) evening, and went to …

: Sitting and Sipping What I wouldn’t give to be sitting in a sidewalk cafe in Paris, sipping a Cafe Americano or …

: What do I do then? I’ve been listening to podcasts for almost 20 years. In that time, I’ve grown to a certain level of …

: Accepting the Perceived Injustices Soccer is not fair. It’s just not. Having watched many, many soccer games in my lifetime, I can tell …

: My kiddos 2020

: Voting 2.0 done!

: Long day…

: Wear a damn mask

: Me and my boy!

: This.

: Happy 16th birthday to the sweetest, most sarcastic, big-hearted daughter any dad could have! I love …

: Doing my part

: Compassion This...

: So…how are you supposed to know #2 BEFORE you get to the field to read the sign CONTAINING …

: Precedent set... “The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. …

: #fakedoctorsrealfriends Yes, sir!

: Kicking back and bridging the gap

: Contacts for the first time!! Looking good, buds!

: Winding down

: Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife! 19 years ago today!

: Relaxing on the beach

: They’re back

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: Happy Mother’s Day to three wonderful mothers! My mom, Laura Feagin, my sister, Emily Musarello, …

: Lazy Saturday afternoon

: Being able to open the doors like this on days like this is exactly why we bought the house we did!

: #quarantinelife

: Celebrating Jayme’s brother’s wedding!

: I think I’m done with my pretzel now…

: Yep. This happened…

: Umm…ok…why again?!

: 1st time in 4 months Head already hurts from sinuses…might as well get a Coke out it.

: Oh yes, it’s happening

: What about the quiet ones? Have you ever seen this Apple commercial from over 20 years ago? www.youtube.com/watch This ad was …

: Indoor season here again…which is good, because it’s cold outside!

: Pay It Forward - December 2019 Edition The day after Thanksgiving last week, I was asked by my mother-in-law to drop by the grocery store …

: Ahh, the cell cycle…

: Just mixing drinks…what are you up to?

: Then I have real problems…and questions…large, large questions…

: Bless you all!

: There’s a serious “Exorcist” vibe here this morning.

: So many Friday nights…

: Unite and Conquer!

: Prepped with care and ready for our installers. Looking forward to a great meeting this morning! …

: Oh just another Friday night with both kids training…

: A Sunday of soccer for little man…9am 6-1 win in Rome, Ga and a 1pm 3-0 win in Acworth …

: Bright and early!

: Sunning

: Intelligence I recently watched the pilot of Aaron Sorkin’s 2012 behind-the-scenes cable news program The …

: Back to it!

: Took the boy to see his team FC Barcelona play in Miami tonight. And here I thought it was humid and …

: Boom!!! #uswnt

: Very meta

: Wow, inflation is a bitch!

: Oh what I’d give to be able to photograph this room with no one else in it.

: Atop Montmartre

: A lovely restaurant where we experienced an unexpected band performance outside in the streets prior …

: Quick field trip before the game

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: The light that shines

: Prayer

: I do love the architecture of this tower

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: Love is everywhere

: High atop

: Right underneath

: In Paris, y’all!

: Very hipster!

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: Pisa spinning some truths

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: Peekaboo!

: Day trip!

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: They left this one off in the driver’s exam

: Our first gondola ride

: Atop Venice!

: Think they have chocolate inside?

: Good morning from Venice!

: Preparing for sunset

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: Traveling is exhausting work

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: Ahh, Venice!

: Goodbye Florence! You were hot and crowded, but beautiful.

: Italy really does change a man. I told Jayme not to take this. I thought it was too much.

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: The timeout room

: This…is…creepy

: “My b!”

: Perspective

: Ahh, Florence

: Catching a train to Florence

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: Heading to Milan to see “The Last Supper” today!

: Make sure to not choose…poorly

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: Peekaboo!

: Good beautiful morning, everybody!

: Evening

: Lovely little art gallery

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: Told ya!

: Absolutely gorgeous day today

: Finding the train

: Wine cellar we had a meal in after a long and trying couple of days in Rome. Tuscan Ravioli was to …

: Walkway to the Fortezza

: Brian and I spotted a friend making his way across the outside garden on the way to watch the …

: Turns out, you can leave

: End of day 2

: Next time I give a speech, this is the podium I want. That’s hardcore!

: When panoramic mode goes wrong…

: Weathered

: It’s…well…colossal!

: Maybe not of the Trevi Fountain itself, but it’s a better view! (Well, of Jayme at least :) )

: I could post a picture of the Trevi Fountain (and who knows, I may still), but I’m always …

: Dinner on the palazzo

: Couldn’t resist the light

: Beautiful afternoon in the square

: And St. Peters!

: First trip to the Vatican

: They don’t play around…Freshly squeezed OJ! As you order it!

: Finally the sun came out!

: Atop the park!

: Lunch!

: An overcast view, but still pretty

: This is the kind of window I want on my living room!

: My little man in his element

: And that way is through the…bathroom?!?! Is it really?!?

: Selfie time!

: Sunset

: Little R&R with the family, parents included!

: Oh this is happening!

: Bad news is the car broke down (in the middle of taking Brian to soccer practice)…good news …

: My copilot

: Having just finished my umpteenth listening to Stephen King’s 11/22/63, this stood out to me …

: My little man is the first one today, definitely not the second. Thank goodness! Happy birthday, …

: Played goalie tonight at big little one’s practice. A bit rusty, but not too bad!

: My little man got a plus one trophy in only his third chess tournament!

: Cursed by aging So, one of my resolutions was to cut back on one of my favorite things in the world, Coke. It is my …

: 2019 Resolutions Simplify, Simplify, Simplify: In a continued effort to not drive myself crazy trying to do …

: #savetheducks

: Three generations of knuckleheads…only now all with glasses :)

: My mother-in-law ate all of the red ones and left the green ones for me. Thank you, Linda!

: #parenttechsupport

: Is it 2018 or 1978?

: (Brick) Wall Art

: Rooftop Bar

: Rooftop Firepit

: Alley

: #facesinthings

: I think the dog may be turning into a human…

: This Is Awesome!

: My little (Thanksgiving) man! (Sponsored by Under Armor)

: My baby girl going to a Bat Mitzvah today. My goodness, where has the time gone?

: Very strange feel to soccer practice tonight…this is how it should have been on Halloween

: Bitches…

: Yep, I’m certainly willing to get in a computer-driven car…

: Kali ma… Kali ma… Kali ma, shakthi deh!

: My girls before their (respective) nights out

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: Unfinished

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: Beautiful murals around downtown Phoenix in the Churchill area

: The trail

: On the road

: On the way…

: Beautiful day yesterday along I-17 in Arizona

: With the women away, the men eat pasta!

: Yep…at a middle school football game for my daughter and her friends to watch their …

: What’s with the four digit numbers in a square thing? Ironically, the very same road I drive down to take Brian and Lucas to school has a large, brick …

: Does the “right” family = political aptitude? When I take Brian and his friend Lucas to school in the morning, we drive by a very large political …

: The Home button With the release of the new iPhone line tomorrow, Apple will no longer sell a new phone with the …

: FEMA to test “Presidential Alert” system next week NBC News:FEMA to test “Presidential Alert” system next week What The actual Fuck

: A Character Test? Really?!? I was recently listening to one of my weekly podcasts (Do By Friday, if you were curious), and Max …

: Proud of each and every one of these girls! First place this weekend in a 4-weekend stretch run of …

: #soccerlife

: Watching Mission Impossible: Fallout with my girl!

: Me and the boy @ ATL UTD

: Appropriate

: I guess everyone drives here…

: Yep

: Behind every sign, there’s a story

: I think I have to finally admit that my hair does actually look black. It’s not, but compared to …

: I think Ginny misses Brian more than we do!

: Cheering on our team! #bravescountry

: Happy Father’s Day to my dad, who shaped the father I am today. Love you, homey!

: Friday night baseball!

: Well, yeah!

: Props for the naming ability

: That’s too many 6’s I’m screwed

: I ran a 5K this morning and I did get a not-so-lousy shirt!

: Who thought this was a good idea? Oh wait, that was me…doh! #summerfest2018

: Hi!

: ‘murica! No words…

: So cute

: This device doesn’t look like a lot, but it is kicking my ass this morning.

: Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful

: Lazy Saturdays

: This is the problem #poisonousgunculture

: Proud of my little man…goodbye elementary school, hello middle school!

: First visit!!

: Unfortunate window placement

: Chihuly #5

: Chihuly #4

: Pro tip: Don’t mix these two!

: Chihuly #3

: Of Two Minds I read Ethan Marcotte’s article about Google’s recently announced service / product …

: A little River Cats baseball!

: Chihuly #2

: Chihuly #1

: Come on!!! Black vs tan? Wtaf? What’s the difference? Is tan good? Is black good? Why are there …

: Overhangs I guess I had never really noticed this on my previous trips to Seattle, but in downtown (at least), …

: Empty at the Market

: Rounding it out

: My Funeral Song Like most things, ideas come to me as I listen to podcasts. Topics jump out at me, and I have an …

: Tots ‘n Curds? Yes please! #msbuild2018

: MS Build Conference 2018

: I knew I liked Seattle! #priorities

: So, if you’re doing a #1…which button do you press? The smaller blue one because it’ll …

: Friday night baseball!

: #youmightbedoingitwrong

: That moment you realize the seed-based hairnet was not the best idea…

: Celebrating @cljones10 on the west side!

: Friday night ballgame!

: Watching Atlanta United game

: Educated Educated Earlier this week, someone left a comment on an article I’d written to shame me over a word …

: It burns so good

: Little after dinner cocktail with my good buddy Bruce

: Nothing brings a family together like good old liberal humor courtesy of John Oliver. #parentingwin

: Giving the bird to the “city”

: Post-game meal!

: Reducing Income Inequality How the ACA changed American incomes The bottom line: At least as far as this analysis goes, the …

: The Current Software Industry This is where we are. Totally and utterly ridiculous expectations and perspectives. Brilliantly …

: St. Patrick’s Day festivities

: Happy birthday to this fine gentleman!!

: Currently sporting..,

: Thanks Taylor company for already classifying me as “fatty”…who the hell weighs 126.4 …

: This is why I left the Windows world…Christ

: Time to check myself On Episode 278 of “Roderick on the Line”, Merlin (Mann) encapsulates exactly something …

: Guns are ridiculous, Reason #2746 “Keep honking…I’m reloading” Yep, what an advertisement in this day in age …

: Shameless So, every time we got a new car, Sirius XM is always an option on the car’s entertainment …

: Programmers who only code at work Programmers who only code at work What's your opinion on programmers who are not passionate about …

: Nashville, TN 8/18/2017 Our 16th wedding anniversary #lifehouse

: Coolest birthday card ever!

: Picked these up for party favors for Brian’s birthday party today Too soon?

: I have a confession to make... Ok, this is probably going to be an unpopular sentiment. So, I’ll just go ahead and get it out …

: Stupid Dumbass Sen. Orrin Hatch calls Obamacare supporters ‘stupidest, dumbass people’ Dear sir, Fuck …

: The next-generation girls

: The birthday headdress

: Arming Teachers A Series of Questions for Those That Advocate Arming Teachers In Order to Prevent Innocent Children …

: Only at football games and Star Wars nerd gatherings…

: Busy couple of days ending with a favorite! And B got to meet Vader!

: Just before curtain

: Almost showtime!

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: Umm, is she wrong? I was perusing Facebook after all of the Florida shooting stories. Shocking that none of the normal …

: “Bring me Skywalker…”

: Talking Into the Air Apple HomePod Photo by Rene Ritchie on Instagram A lot has been written (and spoken) about a …

: River River (with Ed Sheeran) Performed by: Eminem Written by: Marshall Mathers / Edward Christopher …

: The search for Jackie Wallace The search for Jackie Wallace by Ted Jackson Only a half-mile more and it would all be over. One …

: Flight Flight Performed by: Lifehouse Written by: Jason Wade It’s no secret that music means a great …

: Apple CEO Tim Cook Learned to Code in College Apple CEO Tim Cook Learned to Code in College In October of 2017, Cook shared additional details on …

: A boy and his dog

: Got to meet my beautiful niece Clara this past holiday week. Probably the smiliest baby I’ve ever …

: Breakfast of champions!

: It’s sad when my nanny car beeps at me incessantly until I buckle up a laptop.

: 10-year old boy and his toys

: So, this happened…I feel dirty (And not in the good way) #worklife

: A Snowy Morning

: Aghast I sit here in utter shock and complete despair that it’s come to this… The sad thing …

: Mums the word

: Maybe it’s the battery For many years, I’ve heard the (now) old adage of “Apple must be sabotaging my (current) …

: Happy teenager on Thanksgiving! (It is actually possible)

: Why this Houston Astros player has an inspiring mission beyond baseball Why this Houston Astros player has an inspiring mission beyond baseball "I totally embrace my …

: Not-quite-Friday night lights

: Ready for some learning!

: Leave the gun…

: My little man enjoying the fountain show

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: Lazy days

: Second Coming Fascinating…

: Beautiful cloud cover this morning

: In Detroit for work…brilliant outside today!

: Some women’s college soccer this afternoon!

: My Friday night dates!

: This is what happens when you get bored in class…

: #soccerlife

: In town watching our favorite band Lifehouse (who sang our wedding song) on our 16th anniversary!

: Such a cute (albeit lazy) dog

: Who says you can’t have a small town feel church in the middle of the city?

: Promise Me No Promises At dinner tonight, Caroline wanted us to hear a song she likes (she likes the beat, she says). Turns …

: Searching for Brian…

: Buckhead brunching

: If you didn’t know him, you’d think he was actually drinking coffee.

: Saturday morning…as you do

: Finally!

: My old little man

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: Our third child is back!

: Last Word Perfect ending for the night

: Still one of my favorite shots of Brian. He looks so grown up. And this was two and a half years …

: An imprint on the mind

: A world of marble

: My girl

: Pretty good view for a Friday night! Go Braves!

: Always an opportunity to knit! #romanofftailgate #romanoffreno #romanoffrenovations

: Every face a story

: Forever vigilant

: Spiraling

: It will affect you to your core. It certainly affected me. Never forget.

: To the game that never was (for us)… (Rain (non-rain) delay of 3hrs 5 min drove us away)

: Adore this mural outside of Just Paper & Tea

: Ya think?

: And that doesn’t even count the 4 we currently use…

: So I might be a little iOS device hoarder…

: Bye, douchebag!

: Nothing Is Forever I hear the word “forever” used in lots of places as I go through my everyday. …

: Time Flies This picture was taken just under 5 years ago. Caroline was still a little girl. Brian looks so much …

: Off for another year of camp!

: Thursday night’s meeting of the minds

: Love finding cool lamps at a flea market!

: My Dad: A Photo Study Just study this picture, and you will know most of what you need to know about my dad. Loves music? …

: Me and my penguin pal

: Father’s Day outing to see “Wonder Woman”

: What do you do when your family is out of town and you’ve been working all weekend? You go all …

: My Father’s Day gift to myself!

: Our Unifying Force A couple of weeks ago, the trailer for the latest Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi, was released. …

: Poor man’s VR

: Morning at the park

: Contrary to popular belief, birds are quite intelligent…

: For such an ugly morning, it turned out to be a gorgeous evening

: Looks like an indoor day…

: Hope, by any other name Day in and day out is a struggle. Work. Kids. Family. Relationships that run through all facets of …

: As you do…

: My littlest little is 10

: Bygone era

: Cloud porn

: Stephen's Universe Edition I'm not negotiating a common reality with someone who can hear the words "President Trump" and not …

: A nostalgic “hell yeah!”

: Touring the new SunTrust Park! Go Braves! #romanoffrenovations #romanoffreno

: Article: Our Articles on the Attacks Trump Says the Media Didn’t Cover Our Articles on the Attacks Trump Says the Media Didn’t Cover New York Times The White House has …

: Is this just life now? Perfectly sums it up…

: Are you going home? #romanoffrpm

: One last walk along the Riverwalk #romanoffrpm

: Jason laying down the law #romanoffrpm

: Solving the world’s problems #romanoffrpm

: Trying to keep warm #romanoffrpm

: Deep discussions #romanoffrpm

: Huge shoutout to these ladies for a great meeting! #romanoffrpm

: Lovin' San Antonio! #romanoffrpm

: Cowboy life #romanoffrpm

: It’s time! #romanoffrpm

: And a damn good drink, too! #romanoffrpm

: View from the other side #romanoffrpm

: Heritage #romanoffrpm

: Remember… #romanoffrpm

: Texas or Istanbul? You decide #romanoffrpm

: Hats All Around #romanoffrpm

: Scoop Patrol #romanoffrpm

: Who knew? #romanoffrpm

: Honor #romanoffrpm

: As you do… #romanoffrpm

: Quiet reflection #romanoffrpm

: Morning Steps

: After-lunch crowd #romanoffrpm

: Meta selfie! #romanoffrpm

: Clearing my head for the day ahead #romanoffrpm

: Starting it off right #romanoffrpm

: Opening with the MC #romanoffrpm

: Meet, greet, and eat! #romanoffrpm

: Loss “See you this afternoon,” he yelled as he walked out to the garage. “Have a good …

: The iOS MacBook Brydge Keyboard 12.9 Review: Closer to iPad keyboard perfection We’ve officially reached the …

: Let the Flag Fly During a recent episode of The Tony Kornheiser Show, the crew was discussing the neighborhood that …

: What's in a word? Brian asked me a question this evening that I didn’t quite know how to answer: “Why is …

: Work/Life Balnce is Bullshit Work/Life Balance is bullshit But work and life are not separate. They are the same, there is only …

: Causes Of Stuttering 2017 Causes Of Stuttering 2017: Speech Disorder May Be Triggered By Reduced Blood Flow In Brain Region …

: The American President (1995) The American President (1995) Tomorrow morning the White House is sending a bill to Congress for …

: 'We're the Only Plane in the Sky' ‘We’re the Only Plane in the Sky’ by Garrett M. Graff September 09, 2016 A …

: "Large" Electronic Devices Recently when traveling, I’ve heard the following from flight attendants: “Please make …

: Listen to the Racists! Why We Need to Listen to Racists: How To Do Politics Without Preaching There are kernels of truth in …

: 10 Letters On the morning of one of the most bitter and divisive Presidential elections in history, it’s …

: Kids' Activities #truth

: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story That’s a gorgeous poster. 

: Westworld I’ve started watching the new HBO show “Westworld”. The idea surrounding the show …

: Life Truth #628

: Department of WTF: Case #612 Woman Sues After Police Destroy Her Home During 10-Hour Standoff With The Family Dog So, when given …

: Teenage girl struck and killed in SE Portland Teenage girl struck and killed in SE Portland: driver arrested Witnesses say one car stopped to let …

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: FOUND: "Pay Phone" Spotted in the wild…a contraption called a pay phone. Apparently, natives insert circular …

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: Karma Exists! A friend of mine (thanks Aaron!) sent this to me this morning. Oh so perfect!! Porsche stuck in wet …

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: Hey, I'm sleeping here! As I was dozing off to sleep last night, I found myself looking at this random source of light. It …

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: This is the definition of "asking for it"

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: Obvious Difference Recently, my sister sent me an email requesting some help. Turns out she need some help in …

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: Yeah, she can kick my ass... Speaking of humiliating myself in front of lots and lots of people, we went to the Y this evening …

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: Have we gotten this lazy? In my Twitter feed today, I found this little nugget: The best part of CES is waiting on the bus to …

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: J.A.Y.M.E. On this, the 34th birthday of my lovely wife Jayme, I present a simple acronym describing her best …

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: “Ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?”

: Nativity Play

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: Widespread anti-intellectualism Dear Congress, It’s No Longer OK To Not Know How The Internet Works Marco Arment writes regarding a …

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: Scared to/by Death That slightly numbing feeling in the pit of your stomach. The vacuous place your mind slips into. …

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: 5th Ave. I really like how Louie Mantia (via Craig Hockenberry) put it on Twitter: “A perfect example …

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: Hangin' Out

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: Caroline & the Puppet

: The Track Not Taken

: My little runner!

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: Cereal/Birthday Party Snack of Champions

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: Coach and Jumpers

: Little Homey

: Water Break

: Slaughtered!

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: Simple...Elegant The site for the new Authentic Jobs iPhone app is simply gorgeous. And, the best part, it’s …

: Organizational Beauty This morning, I was trying to catch up on my Instapaper queue backlog and came across (ironically) …

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: #2 Gone!!!

: From Caroline

: Yummy @ The Flying Biscuit

: Concentration

: At the Flying Biscuit (redux)

: At the Flying Biscuit

: A Novelist for Time? As I was listening to the Steve Jobs' biography (you didn’t think I’d actually read it, …

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: In the Sticks It was brought to my attention today that I live in the sticks. That’s right. Apparently, …

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: That’s a look

: Haircut!

: N2 Milkshake @ Flip Burger

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: Forever Young Recently, Apple released the video from “A Celebration of Steve’s Life” at the …

: Tweets for Balls I think the graphic speaks for itself. Seriously, Tweets for Balls is an online campaign to raise …

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: Baby spinach, radishes, and mushrooms

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: Not liking my text smiley, Caroline made me re-do our pumpkin…and then added her own …

: A Sign of the Times

: Into the abyss…

: Even freakier…especially at 5:45!

: I’ve got a secret!

: Dad’s old-school setup

: This really freaks you out at 5:45 in the morning!

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: Nest Okay, I know this makes me a huge geek, but this thing just looks so cool. Simple elegance. …

: Cheesin' it at Moe’s

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: Great cartoon…more truth!

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: Brian, The Cute Jayme: Brian, when did you get so cute? Brian: I was born like this.

: Wicked Music is so powerful. The story that it tells. The emotion it envokes. The way it can speak to you …

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: Strangely Personal The chicken was actually really good last night. Sometimes it can be a bit dry, like it’s been …

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: Geek Joke of the Day “The best thing about UDP jokes is that I don’t care if you get them or not.”

: It was a Tuesday... It’s funny the events that change your life. I always point to the day in 2004 that Caroline …

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: The Boxer Sitting in Starbucks this morning catching up on my long-form reading for the week, a familiar song …

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: Aggravating... There aren’t many things more “parental” than sitting down and reading a book with …

: Where's WALL-E? Where’s WALL-E?.

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: Tax Comparison: Obama vs Reagan, Nixon, Eisenhower | Gather   Tax Comparison: Obama vs Reagan, Nixon, Eisenhower | Gather.

: No More Wii for Me This is ridiculous. A couple of years ago, my wife bought me a Nintendo Wii for Christmas. The …

: Hilton Head I don’t like the beach. There, I said it. I think it goes back to my whole OCD thing about …

: Almost Paradise It's the little things that can make an app fun to use. This is a screenshot (if you will) that the …

: On Coffee, Hamburgers, and Pizza... As I was sitting in the drive-thru line at Starbucks this morning, something occurred to me. …

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: Paul Boag: My complete re-evaluation of God. An interesting post and recommendation from a person I respect in the web design community about …

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: Google~ (update) Not to get into this yet again, but I’m not way off on this one. Again, not saying you …

: Twig and Berries I don’t really think I need to add any comment here…

: Smiling From Ear to Ear Nothing makes me smile and nothing warms my heart more than seeing my kids for the first time in a …

: We Live in the Future: Media Consumption A couple of days ago, I came home from work and the kids' swim lessons to a broken television. Yes, …

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: I'm Done While sitting at the kids' swimming lessons today, I definitively closed the book on a decision. …

: A Different World It’s amazing how we insulate ourselves in our own little cocoon. The environment we create …

: How we treat our computers - sticky comics    How we treat our computers - sticky comics.

: Always Learning Dealing with your kids everyday will wear you down. We all know this. We’ve all experienced …

: The Power of Song You know, it’s songs like Matt Nathanson’s “Pretty the World” that make me …

: Random Image of the Day What the hell?

: The Itch I’ve been walking around in kind of a haze. It’s been like this for about a week and a …

: WWDC 2011: A Look Back As I close in on 4 days being back from San Francisco, I struggle to find a way to “wrap …

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: San Francisco Day #6 (WWDC Day #5) After having survived potentially one of the longest days in recent memory, I am writing to you from …

: San Francisco Day #5 (WWDC Day #4) Hell yeah, I got to sleep until about 7:15am. Like I said yesterday, I’m going to be …

: Random WWDC Observation I think we (as a group) form lines just to form lines. It’s really out of control!

: Douchebag I’m standing in line for one of the sessions for the main room (the same one they used for the …

: San Francisco Day #4 (WWDC Day #3) Well, we continue to creep up there in terms of the time my body decides it’s ready to get up. …

: San Francisco Day #3 (WWDC Day #2) I really can’t sleep in other people’s beds. I just can’t. The pillow’s not …

: The Stevenote I’m not going to recap what was actually talked about, as there are plenty of news stories out …

: San Francisco: Day 2 (WWDC: Day 1) Well, the day didn’t start out too well. Having walked MUCH more than I normally do the day …

: San Francisco: Day 1 My adventure began at 5:30am, not unlike usual, actually. Every other day, except Saturday and …

: On my way... Heading to San Fran for a week. 6 days until I see my kids, 7 until I see Jayme. Boo! But I will be …

: Escalators I know we’ve all been in this situation before. You’re on an escalator going down and …

: How old do you think I am? I had a “check yourself” moment last night. Jayme and I went to Target to get some stuff …

: From the "Only in San Francisco" files...

: Random Thought of the Day In the Scooby Doo movies/cartoons, someone has to consciously draw/animate Daphne’s chest.

: Why Apple is for me... (Reason #9506) [caption id="" align=“aligncenter” width=“300” caption=“10 …

: Truth (or is there such a thing?) “Is the sky blue?” A seemingly simple question. How would you answer the question? If …

: That was fun... [caption id=“attachment_268” align=“alignright” width=“224” …

: In honor... [caption id=“attachment_264” align=“alignright” width=“300” …

: Art Imitating Life You know, I'm so sick of Congress I could vomit. Josh Lyman The West Wing, “Five Votes …

: Last Day of Kindergarten

: Dell XPS 15z vs. 15-inch MacBook Pro 2011 - Engadget Galleries Gee, wonder where Dell came up with that design!? Dell XPS 15z vs. 15-inch MacBook Pro 2011 - …

: An Obsessive Compulsive Guide To Source Code Formatting I don’t even know this guy, and yet he knows me so well…  An Obsessive Compulsive Guide …

: Kansas Rep. Pete DeGraaf: Being impregnated during a rape is just like getting a flat tire - Kansas City News - Plog And representing the Douchebag Party, Kansas Rep. Pete DeGraaf: Being impregnated during a rape is …

: Look what I found in the attic I was going through our attic last Saturday as Jayme and I were frantically searching for the cap in …

: Secret Internal Buzzfeed Rapture Memo Leaked   Secret Internal Buzzfeed Rapture Memo Leaked. Wow...just wow!

: It's amazing (and a little bit adorable) Do you ever look at your kid and just sit back in amazement? Watch the things they do and realize …

: Yes, they do!

: Apple fans’ brains react in a way similar to religious people - Yahoo! News Can’t go with God? Go with Apple… (that’s a joke, people!) Apple fans’ brains …

: Damn good show! With the clothes on their back, they came through a storm. And the ones that didn't die...want a …

: Two good ones from today...

: Should children be shielded? As we all know by now, on May 1, 2011, Osama bin Laden was killed in a raid of his Pakistan compound …

: How true it is... From Twitter… Jade R Thomas (@zahnster) 5/16/11 7:00 PM There's big differences between …

: Photopic Sky Survey This is damn cool. A 5,000 megapixel photograph of the entire night sky stitched together from …

: If Money Were No Object Every time I hear about how the lottery is up to so and so millions of dollars, my mind starts to …

: Jonathan Cornachio, Louis C.K. on gay marriage This guy might be my hero! Jonathan Cornachio, Louis C.K. on gay marriage.

: Fun With Charts: Making the Rich Look Poor | Mother Jones Fun With Charts: Making the Rich Look Poor | Mother Jones.

: The First Underwater Hotel Suite The First Underwater Hotel Suite. How cool would this be?

: Putting me in my place “Mommy knows everything!” -Brian

: It's funny because it's true... (via verydemotivational.com)

: After approving NBC buyout, FCC Commish becomes Comcast lobbyist After approving NBC buyout, FCC Commish becomes Comcast lobbyist. Unbelievable… (via Ars …

: The goodbye wave You know when you drop your son/daughter off at school and they walk a little bit and then turn …

: They're here!!

: Little White Packets Caroline’s soccer team had their end of the season party at Chik-Fil-A tonight. To be honest, …

: Eggs How do you like your eggs cooked? I like them scrambled. With cheese. Maybe with some bacon bites …

: Movies: Better Today? Have you ever wondered if movies are getting better? Yep, you read that correctly. Getting better. …

: "the last post" I’ve never had a blog, not an official one anyway. I’ve thought about it from time to …