FFXIV on Switch 2 is much easier to get into. You had to bend over backwards with forms and keys and signatures on other platforms. So much so, I never really gave it a try after giving up on the setup. #ffxiv #squareenix #mmo

Overheard: “His feet were so wide he couldn’t wear Crocs.” Do people still buy/wear Crocs? Why?

The Gathering: No new members, but Marble came back after a couple of months somewhere. Ultra-happy to see me. Cautious around the new addition, Tangerine who just wants to make friends and play. #feral #cat

OK. My home weather station has an API. Cool. weatherflow.github.io/Tempest/a… #tempest #weather #api

Measuring stuff wastes resources unless you do something with the data. #life #metrics

What is your life meta?

“The edge of reality is just the edge of insanity.” #writing

Remember when this war was supposed to last a week? So much for predicting the future and reality.~ Wars are only profitable when protracted.

What one single technology would you not give up? For me: writing #writing

I like interacting. I don’t do engaging. I like creating and writing. I don’t do marketing or content. I don’t measure success by metrics, dashboards, or numbers. #life #success

Arrogance is a poor substitute for confidence. #life #failure

A decision delayed, is a problem enhanced. #life

Have some thoughts …

Happy Chant at the Moon Day Yes, it’s a thing.

If you believe you can “game” a social media or tech algorithm, you’re being gamed and trained by that very algorithm. #life #failure #ai #algorithm #social

Good morning. Hello. Greets. Enjoy the weekend. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

“The waste management truck came by yesterday and picked up my brother. He was beginning to smell.” #writing #throwawayline

Plan for tomorrow: — dinner with ex-Tandem folk — writing — driving

Gratuitous food pic. #food

“Why are you pandering to me? Are you an LLM?” #writing

Apple still hasn’t solved two of the iPhone’s problems after all this time. Front-facing microphone and speakers. Why do we still have to talk and listen into the end of the device? #apple #iphone #failure

Good deed done. Brought a smile to someone’s face. #life #success

You won’t last forever, but you can make your life better. #life

“The Sphincter of Fear” #writing

Being able to grow plants is a kind of magic. #plants #magic #life