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cross-posting
just when I was about to reconsider cross-posting to livejournal, I saw that the first post on the lj homepage is a 685-comment conspiracy theory about how the US created coronavirus as a biological weapon and owes the world concessions for it. absolute nonsense.
And let me remind you that I was already mad last year about how my entries, on my ( Read more... ) -
I changed my mind
I bailed. I went to dreamwidth. there are just too many other trusty friend people who went, I followed the crowd. there's a renewed spirit over there of frienzies and community building and welcoming arms.
While I appreciate livejournal's interface, post scheduling, phone app... it just doesn't feel right. it's a gut feeling that I shouldn't be ( Read more... ) -
kid activities
last year I was concerned about my 9yo being lost to the real world. all she wanted to do was play videogames. when school started up post-covid, her teacher said she wasn't even playing with other kids on the playground, just walked around thinking about minecraft. she didn't want to go outside with us or go on walks or go play. there was the ( Read more... ) -
Scroogenomics
I found this audiobook on spotify: "Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays". The author argues that gift giving is a pretty glaring waste of money and resources, and I have to admit he makes some good points.
It's like this... pretend your loved one spends $100 on a sweater for you for christmas. Maybe you love it, maybe ( Read more... ) -
Well friends…
I always joked that I didn’t trust the American tech companies so why throw rocks at livejournal for being a Russian one?
But at least American tech companies aren’t trying to openly start WWIII. As a paid user, I have to think a little about who I'm supporting.
Is this the end for us, livejournal friends? Are you leaving?
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speaking your truth
There is a moving episode of the Armchair Expert podcast called Day 7, where the host Dax Shepard opens up about a relapse after nearly 16 years of sobriety. His co-host and best friend Monica said something I think about a lot. She talks about texting a friend and saying "there are pills missing", and her friend tells her to delete the text before ( Read more... ) -
friday five: allergies
1. Do you have Spring or Fall allergies?
I can't tell. I guess both?
2. Do you have something in particular that you are allergic to or is it just general?
Probably. But it's not bad enough for me to want to nail it down. I've also known too many people who went in for allergy testing, only to be told "you're allergic to everything", so why bother?
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the friday 5
from thefridayfive
1. What's your favorite candle scent?
I only have one scented candle in my house. last year spoonflower sent its top sellers a Durham candle from the bright black candle company. I'd get another one, because it's just a really nice candle.
2. Do you have an artistic or crafty hobby? What is it?
rock painting. I still like to sew, but as ( Read more... ) -
Configuration Management
I am sorry for the boring title on this entry, but I have this life goal to write publicly about what engineers DO, so that kids and people outside of STEM won't find it as intimidating and they can see themselves solving problems with us. And realize that it's not all differential equations and bring a brilliant instant inventor.
So much of my ( Read more... ) -
limit setting 101
I know some times I post here about my life in management and I'm very... manager-y. I think people should work hard. Seek feedback to improve. Work extra hours when a project demands it. Be there for your company in a crisis. Answer your phone if I call you. Help the team.
But other times, life goes the other way and I find myself coaching newer ( Read more... )