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• Post #4241073

  I've worked in the tech field for nearly 30 years now. Something new happened today: Somebody with whom I've worked just... retired. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little envious.

• Post #4241072

  At long last, Global Tetrahedron takes over InfoWars. And wow, it is glorious. Though I suspect that the guy in my neighborhood with the "INFOWAR" license plate on his truck might have different feeling about it. https://theonion.info/ #theonion #infowars

• Post #4241071

  I don't love the new TTT rules in the Tour and would prefer a longer TTT using the old rules. But that was a pretty fun way to start the race. VLAB looks really good. #tdf #tdf2026

• Post #4241070

  Maine democrats found a whole pile of competent and qualified people to run for governor, but the best we could do for the Senate is an octogenarian and Graham fucking Platner. FFS. #maine #politics #uspol

• Post #4241069

  The Inner Ring posted a good breakdown of the sponsors of all the teams racing in this year’s Tour de France. https://inrng.com/2026/07/pro-team-sponsors-2026/ #procycling #TDF2026 #cycling

• Post #4241068

  @samlitzinger I'm not really surprised. There are just as many Trump signs/flags/etc as ever. Yesterday in Maine there was a pro-ICE rally, though it was notably smaller than the anti-ICE rallies. And of course, read the comments on any mainstream news article and you'll see lots of Trump support. I think he's reached the floor of his support. Those still attached to his worldview are there for life.

• Post #4241067

  After 15 years with us, Chewbacca (usually shortened to “bacca”, not “chewie”) died yesterday. We’ve known since last fall that he didn’t have much time left. I’m glad he made it to summer, though, so he could go outside and find a peaceful shady place to lie down for the last time. He may have been the best cat I’ve ever owned. When my kids were little, they would manhandle him and he never got mad or scratched them. He was incredibly friendly, but also a big clumsy goofball. #catsofmastodon

• Post #4241066

  There are ads for "TrumpAccounts.gov" on the Tour de France stream in the US. 🤡 🤦‍♂️

• Post #2094563

  @samlitzinger Golden is already gone, as he's not seeking reelection. Unfortunately, the frontrunner to replace him is Paul LePage, the Republican former governor who brags that he was "Trump before Trump." Collins, we're working on. Maybe people are finally fed up with her, but it really remains to be seen.

• Post #2094562

  Major changes apparently coming to Gasworks Park in #Seattle. https://www.myballard.com/2026/04/22/city-permits-partial-removal-of-gas-works-park-towers/

• Post #1688588

  Dying inside as I update the firmware on my bike’s derailleur. #cycling #gravelbike #shimano

• Post #1413951

  The tastelessly decorated big american pickup truck in front of me at the light this morning reminded me that #qanon is still very much a thing, despite being somewhat less in the news lately. I wonder if there’s any hope for these people.

• Post #1413950

  Really sad to learn that Hampshire College will be shutting down. It was my first choice in colleges, way back in the 90’s, but I couldn’t make the finances work. I would have loved to go there. I know at least a couple alums, and the place really seems like it was pretty special. https://www.hampshire.edu/closure-information #hampshirecollege

• Post #1413949

  From the "Holy shit, bike racing has gotten fast" department, here's something from the latest Escape Collective newsletter: "Peter Sagan's finishing time in his 2018 Paris-Roubaix win would have been 12 minutes outside the time limit of this year's race." A performance that won the race 8 years ago would today not even count as having completed it. That's crazy. #procycling #couchpeloton

• Post #295264

  Basking in the warmth of the wood stove on this #caturday. #catsofmastodon