I've been using this account as my primary for about a week now, and I'm think I'm settled on using it for the foreseeable future, so I guess it's time to do another #introduction post.
I'm a dad of four kids, and a web developer. I have a college degree in #Theater (or #Theatre) and had aspirations of being an actor. I kind of fell into web development as a career. It was a hobby back in high school, and I just needed to pay some bills after college, so I ended up doing this.
I always have aspirations to do other things, but for now, I'm pretty happy spending most of my time as a dad and husband.
Some day, I'd like to get back into #acting, or maybe do some #VoiceActing. I also enjoy #writing and will, from time to time, post some #MicroFiction, usually from somebody's #WritingPrompt.
I love #StarTrek, and usually watch at least one episode nearly every day. I like all #SciFi really, though, as well as #fantasy. I used to read a lot, but find I don't have as much time or mental capacity for it as I used to. I also enjoy watching #anime, and have really been enjoying the new episodes of #Bleach lately.
Feel free to follow me if you think we have similar interests, and I may follow you back, if I think likewise.
#WebDev #PHP #BackEnd #Laravel #introductions #Parenting #DadLife
As a person with a heart condition who experiences arrhythmia, anytime someone in a rom-com said their heart "skipped a beat", I want to tell them to see a cardiologist.
I don't hate the USA. I love it, actually. I don't love its current state. I don't love the wannabe tyrant trying to destroy everything that's good about it. But I love the ideals, a place for all people to pursue their dreams, regardless of who they are, where they come from.
But, I don't love the way we celebrate Independence Day. I don't like that I sit in a crowded park (or parking lot) for fifteen minutes of entertainment, and then have to fight the crowds just to get home. I don't like that the street I live on (and even my own driveway) is covered in detritus because of the fireworks my neighbors shoot off. I don't like how I have to carefully watch my dogs to make sure they don't run off in fear and get hurt. I don't think any of the stress and frustration is worth the ooohs and aaahhs.
I do like neighborhood parades with kids riding their bikes with little American flags attached. I do like hearing "Have a Happy Fourth of July."
Can we do more wholesome celebrations that nearly everybody enjoys to celebrate the birth of our nation, instead of blowing up a part of it?
Shoplifting professional grade fireworks—also known as the three-finger discount.
[In delivery room]
Betsy Ross: *panting* PULL THIS NATION OUTTA ME!
Let us celebrate the birth of our nation by blowing up a small part of it.
Slice of Life is a feature-length documentary about former Pizza Huts that have been transformed into everything from bars to churches to candy stores. “When things continue to transform, beauty can come from it, good things can come out of it.” https://kottke.org/25/07/slice-of-life
Editorial Template for Every Time the United States Goes to War. “President [GUY WHO HAS COMMITTED MULTIPLE WAR CRIMES], a [REPUBLICAN / DEMOCRAT], sidestepped his [COMPLICIT / COWARDLY / TOTALLY INEPT] Congress…” https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/editorial-template-for-every-time-the-united-states-goes-to-war
If you want to sit in this chair, you have to be able to solve a Rubik’s Cube because the chair is a Rubik’s Cube. https://kottke.org/25/07/wanna-sit-down-you-gotta-solve-the-rubiks-cube-chair
Scammers are using AI tools to sell spectacular-looking but non-existent plant species that resemble butterflies, Hubble photos, or psychedelic Jurassic Park flora. https://www.bobsmarket.com/blog/dont-get-fooled-the-rise-of-ai-generated-plant-scams
I just learned that a hole drilled in a wooden barrel (to provide access to the contents) is called a bunghole.
And now, I can't stop laughing.
I know, I'm a child: a big ole' man child.
A key part of the New York City mayoral races was Ranked Choice Voting.
I'm not seeing many news articles mention this yet (correct me if I'm wrong though!).
Ranked choice let's us vote first for who we actually want.... and then put in backup votes for "good enough" candidates and allows us to compromise and find common ground.
It destroys the concepts of "lesser of two evils" and "throwing away your vote".
I hope we see Ranked Choice voting everywhere.
Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver on AI slop. “Do you hear us, cabbage Hulk? Stay the hell away from John’s cabbage wife.” ??!? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWpg1RmzAbc
I recently learned I have a heart condition. It's probably genetic; they're not sure exactly what's going on yet, but they know that stress exacerbates the problem. Most of the time, I'm perfectly fine, but if I get overly stressed, my heart doesn't beat quite right.
So, my cardiologist sent me to have some MRIs done to help him determine the most appropriate course of treatment. I'm scheduled to get those MRIs a week from today, and I just got a text about them, informing me that my cost for the MRIs is $350, which I have to prepay.
I don't know about you, but suddenly having a $350 bill due in less than a week is pretty stressful, which is not exactly good for my heart. It's almost like the healthcare system in this country is designed to keep me unhealthy.
From The Onion: Congress, Now More Than Ever, Our Nation Needs Your Cowardice. “Now is not the time for bravery or valor! This is the time for protecting your own hide and lining your pocket.” (They sent a copy of this to every member of Congress.) https://theonion.com/letter-to-congress/
Just a reminder: since birds are a type of dinosaurs, all chicken nuggets are dinosaur nuggets regardless of their shape.
To The People I Know Who Voted for Him. “you had a chance…to condemn his criminality, to prevent his lawlessness, to denounce his bigotry — and you flat-out refused. More than that, you celebrated it. That’s not something I can quietly abide.” https://johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/to-the-people-i-know-who-voted-for
@ezist if you work from home, all porn is safe for work porn.