I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them
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I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
Every time someone suggests a Claude “plugin” or “skill” is useful and then I go look at it and it’s just a pile of Markdown files. Markdown files are just a bunch of english language prompts pleading with the LLM to follow some sequence of steps (IMPORTANT DO THIS ONE FIRST, etc.) which it cannot do with any certainty, even if you include examples of code to run (why are you letting it run with your privileges?). I do not understand why anyone likes this.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
GitHub was a mistake, part the millionth. https://nesbitt.io/2026/04/28/github-actions-is-the-weakest-link.html
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
TIL that the Ukrainian word for train station – вокзал – unsurprisingly comes from Russian but the etymology is very surprising.
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%BA%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BB#Etymology
see also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pavlovsk,_Saint_Petersburg#After_Paul_I
tl;dr: the first train line in Russia had a fancy station with gardens and music venues and such around it which got dubbed Vauxhall after Vauxhall Gardens, a public park in London, so that just became the word for train station. The Russian word then was borrowed into a wide variety of other languages.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
Used Claude Code [1] today for a fix in a Java spring service. I haven’t done Java in a while but patterns are familiar and Claude is pretty ‘good’ at churning out fairly rote iterative improvements on existing code bases. I am again reminded that Claude and similar tools for dev stuff are so “magic” partly because we’ve built absurdly verbose and painfully designed platforms.
[1] my employe basically mandates learning gen AI tools & current client team I’m on uses it extensively.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
Current new vocab item for learning Ukrainian is філіжанка largely because the etymology is delightful and is a good reminder that we are all connected. Also it’s fun to pronunce. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%D1%84%D1%96%D0%BB%D1%96%D0%B6%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%B0#Ukrainian
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
A delightful Wiktionary. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/zounds
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
Poem for today! From Rumi in the collection "Gold" translated by Haleh Liza Gafori. #poetry
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
Very sincerely, I believe that until we have ubiquitous and free toilet facilities everywhere (that do not require begging security or staff at a business), it is unjust that it is illegal to drop your pants, go on the street, and scoop up whatever can be scooped, as we allow for dogs.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
first summr fall asleep on the hammock in the sun with cat for a while: achieved.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I am so tired of #SoundTransit and #KingCountyMetro not having public toilets even at huge stations with the train and many bus routes. #Seattle #Toilets
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
LIGHT RAIL TOMORROW #seattle
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.
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Really really like this video series! Also made me finally try out just and wow how nice.
I live in Seattle WA (USA) with my family and work in tech. I'm also disabled (mostly deaf & blind on one side). I ride the bus, walk or bike most of the time and I care a lot about our transportation system working for everyone. I spend a lot of my not-work time on local advocacy, family stuff, pottery and our unitarian universalist church. Pronouns: They/Them Note: I have multiple accounts and not posting all topics from one account. This one is my more general account.