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#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD
Other interests:
- Music engraving using #Lilypond
- Cocktails & mixology
- Choral music arrangements and conducting
- Trying to become a less-lame #bassist
- Canning and fermented foods
- Making a huge mess in the kitchen
- Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come
- Hiking with my kids
- History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
Lovely. A water main break in eastern Forsyth county has left parts of Winston-Salem, Walkertown, and Kernersville without running water. When water is restored, there will be a boil-water advisory.
Fortunately this does not directly affect my house, but it will affect a lot of my friends.
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
Curled-up cats for #WhiskersWednesday
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
It’s less than 2 hours until #Caturday. Patric is nestled in my arm.
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
Today’s #ThursdayFiveList theme is #EmbraceTheWild.
Tom Waits – Frank’s Wild Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbFFs4HwD0s
Wild Tchoupitoulas – Hey Mama (Wild Tchoupitoulas)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DbEKR5h1WA
Sons of Noel & Adrian – Jellyfish Bloom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwzYCqUl-_s
Besnard Lakes – The Bray Road Beast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prQIw-Ce8k0
David Sylvian – A Bird of Prey Vanishes Into a Bright Blue Cloudless Sky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMx82-xPJ-E
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
I wonder if I just signed my own death warrant. My workplace, which is very pro-“AI”, sent out an LLM-usage questionnaire, asking for candid responses.
One of the questions was a set of checkboxes asking which types of services I use “AI” for. It was a required question, so I could not submit the form without checking at least 1 of the boxes. I chose the least-impact option, & explained in the textarea below that I don’t really use it for anything.
I explained that I find “AI” use unethical.
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
@APBBlue@thepit.social Let me guess: the warranty just expired?
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
I realized today that that “worse on purpose” website (whose article on cookware has been making the rounds) is almost certainly coded by “AI”, and at least one of their articles was almost certainly “AI”-generated. Even articles on enshittification are enshittified.
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
I had a dream last night that there was a device that could measure inner overwhelm. I was in a loud room with lots of people and had to cover my ears and close my eyes, and it registered my inner scream.
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
I was moving bags of garden soil in my backyard when I found this little friend.
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
I am nothing but a platform for bathing cats. #Caturday
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
There has been a snuggle attack. No one is safe!
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
This morning I had a stress dream.
My family was part of a large carpool/caravan driving east from southern California. We were supposed to make it to Minneapolis in 2 or 3 days, and thence to somewhere on the east coast.
On day 1, about 60 miles in, we all stopped at a Denny’s, and were still there 4 hours later. The incessant noise from shrieking kids (plus unmoving lines of people) caused me to have a full-blown autistic breakdown. I decided maybe to hitchhike back home... Then I woke up.
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
This is Missy on one of the high catwalks above our entryway. She loves being out of reach of everybody. If I get on tippytoes and reach up toward her, sometimes she will reach a paw down and we almost touch.
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
It’s that time of year when my backyard erupts in a riot of wild violets.
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
#ThursdayFiveList #BloomsEverywhere
David Sylvian: The Scent of Magnolia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_MAeN-vPQA
Sarah Vaughan: Honeysuckle Rose
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt8dKZSvkjA
Jean Sibelius: Svarta Rosor (performed by Karita Mattila)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Tmcs_3RP8
R.E.M: The Flowers of Guatemala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_O6TN4ZfIc
Franz Schubert: Blumenlied (performed by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlDcwX7LWfs
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
First cocktail I’ve made in a very long time. I call this the Serpent of Chaos. Equal proportions of rye, sweet vermouth, and my homemade mole liqueur. Sweet, bitter, spice, chocolate, with a peppery finish.
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
Within the next few hours I am supposed to be receiving a bare-root crabapple tree, to keep the two apple trees in my backyard company. I already have two crabapples in the front yard. This new one, though, is supposed to yield large fruit (for a crabapple, anyway) that is good for making jelly.
I remember years ago eating candied crabapples served with sauerbraten. Maybe I'll try something like that too.
#Drupal geek, Orthodox Christian deacon, web developer, cat lover. #AuDHD Other interests: - Music engraving using #Lilypond - Cocktails & mixology - Choral music arrangements and conducting - Trying to become a less-lame #bassist - Canning and fermented foods - Making a huge mess in the kitchen - Gardening, then forgetting about the garden when the weeds come - Hiking with my kids - History, orthography, typography, and general word nerdery
