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• Post #4436637

  I've heard several times over the last few years that if someone proposed an idea like a free public library system today (or unemployment compensation, or social security, or anything that serves the wider public who aren't wealthy), it would never fly. That's a serious problem for a country.

• Post #4357904

  It's Monday and I've already encountered 3 instances of companies/orgs trying to cut corners but failing because they won't hire, pay or train qualified staff. The product/delivery/service fails repeatedly. Penny wise, pound foolish. The economy is NOT doing well. It's artificially propped up with toothpicks and tape that can't be sustained.

• Post #4294583

  Musing about how the words “raze” and “raise” are pronounced the same but mean exactly the opposite - to tear down to the ground and to bring up. If you are talking to someone, how would you know what they did to the barn?

• Post #4285194

  I laughed WAY too hard at this. #LOTR #StrangerThings

• Post #4092626

  U.S. addresses only: I'm running a sale in my used book store via Pango. Trying to get rid of books as I work on cleaning out my stuff in the next year and a half. https://pangobooks.com/bookstore/spookygeologist

• Post #3938110

  I need some @Mastodon@mstdn.social help: I can't post my own site links! It's giving me this error. 422: Validation failed: Uri has already been taken. Does this mean only my #activitypub account can post and I can't? I used to be able to re-post with no error.

• Post #3938013

  No explanations, just believe – Modern Cryptozoology https://moderncryptozoology.wordpress.com/2026/07/16/no-explanations-just-believe/

• Post #3632788

  Fireworks are absurd. They are safety hazards in dozens of ways, cause pollution, create serious distress for veterans suffering from PTSD, wildlife and pets, and are basically a way to colorfully and obnoxiously burn money. Your lame excuses about how cool they are don't compare. https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2026/07/05/dc-air-quality-reaches-code-purple-after-fireworks-and-heat-wave/

• Post #3565678

  For several years now, I've been seeing seeds for fake flowers for sale across various platforms, particularly Facebook ads. Now apparently they are on Etsy and Amazon. My mother in law bought some over 5 years ago. They are real seeds but do not grow into the flowers as shown because the shape, size, color are impossible. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Don't click on those ads. #bloomscrolling https://www.404media.co/scammers-sell-seeds-for-exotic-ai-generated-flowers...

• Post #3543961

  County With 37 Data Centers Asks Schools to ‘Conserve Electricity’ https://www.404media.co/henrico-virginia-datacenter-energy-cost-email/

• Post #3413680

  If you are wondering what the goosey references are all about.... I don't know... it's hard to imagine people don't have more entertaining jokes to laugh at.

• Post #2775278

  Happy Mount St Helens Day. The big eruption was 46 years ago today.

• Post #2775277

  A good use of AI is to collect and summarize news on a particular subject. However, the recursive loop is building as the report is citing AI-generated websites. The #deadinternet idea is playing out.

• Post #2775276

  Labatt’s or Molson tonight? Sabres or Habs? These are the last two teams I like in the #stanleycup playoffs and one will be eliminated. :blobcat_flop_woozy:

• Post #2775275

  Debating with myself about whether to consider the possibility of writing another book. Tiny steps, big decision.

• Post #2775274

  I planted Mother of Pearl poppies several years ago and they come up every year. #Bloomscrolling

• Post #2775273

  Ice plant, salmon edition #Bloomscrolling

• Post #2775272

  Boing Boing used to be so useful. Now it’s misinformation. There is no easy way to comment. It is not true that these notes have been found inside “factory sealed” packaging. It’s obvious someone is slipping them into the gaps in the boxes or bags. #SchuylkillNotes

• Post #2775271

  I really want to scream about some things going on at work but it would get me in trouble. Some day when I’m free from here, I might reveal, but it won’t matter then and I won’t care anymore.

• Post #2775270

  @cwebber What are the chances that DuckDuckGo will choose the same AI procedure? It’s getting to a point where, like email, if you want a decent product, you now have to pay.

• Post #2775269

  Say that perpetual liar and unhinged Prez announces we have evidence of aliens, who would actually believe him? All the people who already believe unreasonably nonsense about aliens. This scenario playing out would not surprise me. Nothing does anymore in these strange times.

• Post #2775268

  Even though they were my 3rd pick in the playoffs, I'm still so upset about the Canadiens win over Buffalo that I hope they get bulldozed by Carolina this round. I just don't care who wins the cup now, I don't like any teams left.

• Post #2775267

  I would be happy to never hear Jelly Roll again. Pure crap. Just sucks. #nhl

• Post #2775266

  Hulu/Disney is the same thing now, sadly. The ads are oppressive. You can hardly tolerate it. But I watched on my computer using Firefox and UBlock and I had no ads. This is the way!

• Post #2021875

  After nearly five decades, finally there’s a radio station called WKRP in Cincinnati. https://www.wvxu.org/media/2026-05-04/wkrp-cincinnati-oasis

• Post #1256331

  Oklahoma attack inspires cryptid speculation UPDATE: DNA results reveal mystery animal was not so mysterious. https://sharonahill.com/oklahoma-attack-inspires-rampant-cryptid-speculation/

• Post #940287

  Immersive art at the Buffalo art museum.

• Post #810526

  I've decided to close comments on my website for posts over 30 days old. I'm afraid I'm not a fan of drive-by comments; they don't add anything to the post.

• Post #810525

  It's been a rough day. I've just no patience left and no room to accommodate. Time to log off and tune out.

• Post #810524

  I am filled with a unique type of joy when the IT staff fixes an incident perfectly by the next day. Elation! when things work out like you expect.