Ben Lucier
@benlucier.ca
Just some hyper, helpful hooligan on the internet. Doing the best work he can, and hopefully inspiring others.
Happy Superb Owl day to all those who celebrate!
February 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Happy Superb Owl day to all those who celebrate!
Picked up a delicious surprise for the boys from my neighbourhood pet store. 🐶🐾
February 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Picked up a delicious surprise for the boys from my neighbourhood pet store. 🐶🐾
Just your friendly reminder that your local library offers digital books, audiobooks, and even movies for loan.
I use the Libby app for iPhone to connect to the Toronto Public Library to borrow to books I want and it’s been an amazing, simple experience.
I use the Libby app for iPhone to connect to the Toronto Public Library to borrow to books I want and it’s been an amazing, simple experience.
February 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Just your friendly reminder that your local library offers digital books, audiobooks, and even movies for loan.
I use the Libby app for iPhone to connect to the Toronto Public Library to borrow to books I want and it’s been an amazing, simple experience.
I use the Libby app for iPhone to connect to the Toronto Public Library to borrow to books I want and it’s been an amazing, simple experience.
Heard a rumour that AI can’t render a completely full glass of wine because in the billions of assets it was trained on, it has never seen a full-to-the-brim glass. So I tried this morning. Heh.
February 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Heard a rumour that AI can’t render a completely full glass of wine because in the billions of assets it was trained on, it has never seen a full-to-the-brim glass. So I tried this morning. Heh.
Dill pickle fans— these are the intense, creamy, dill pickle flavour you’re looking for. I think these replace Old Dutch as my fave pickle chip flavour!
January 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Dill pickle fans— these are the intense, creamy, dill pickle flavour you’re looking for. I think these replace Old Dutch as my fave pickle chip flavour!
This is what my Waze map looked like the other day while driving near HWY400 and Weston Road—a team of cops chasing a ninja.
The real story is even better—the OPP closed off the on-ramp and were working to save the cutest from running loose on highway traffic. ♥️🐶
www.instagram.com/reel/DD-SoWD...
The real story is even better—the OPP closed off the on-ramp and were working to save the cutest from running loose on highway traffic. ♥️🐶
www.instagram.com/reel/DD-SoWD...
December 27, 2024 at 2:13 PM
This is what my Waze map looked like the other day while driving near HWY400 and Weston Road—a team of cops chasing a ninja.
The real story is even better—the OPP closed off the on-ramp and were working to save the cutest from running loose on highway traffic. ♥️🐶
www.instagram.com/reel/DD-SoWD...
The real story is even better—the OPP closed off the on-ramp and were working to save the cutest from running loose on highway traffic. ♥️🐶
www.instagram.com/reel/DD-SoWD...
Today I finally got Zendesk’s chat bot connected to Shopify’s API and I haven’t felt this satisfied in a loooong time. It’s such a good feeling to have a win like this every once in a while and a strong reminder for me that learning takes time, effort, and perseverance. Now, to celebrate!
a cartoon of snoopy and woodstock sitting at a table with milkshakes
ALT: a cartoon of snoopy and woodstock sitting at a table with milkshakes
media.tenor.com
December 7, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Today I finally got Zendesk’s chat bot connected to Shopify’s API and I haven’t felt this satisfied in a loooong time. It’s such a good feeling to have a win like this every once in a while and a strong reminder for me that learning takes time, effort, and perseverance. Now, to celebrate!
Reposted by Ben Lucier
If we are fundamentally rethinking how software is designed, should we not also encourage a parallel rethinking of software organizations?
My article on rethinking company organization:
builders.mozilla.org/emergent-org...
My article on rethinking company organization:
builders.mozilla.org/emergent-org...
Emergent Organization
Software Teaches Us How to Design Organizations Conway’s Law reveals a fascinating truth about software companies: their products inevitably mirror their organizational structure. In the New Hackers D...
builders.mozilla.org
December 6, 2024 at 5:41 PM
If we are fundamentally rethinking how software is designed, should we not also encourage a parallel rethinking of software organizations?
My article on rethinking company organization:
builders.mozilla.org/emergent-org...
My article on rethinking company organization:
builders.mozilla.org/emergent-org...
Reposted by Ben Lucier
The deep goal of bluesky is to decentralize the social internet so that every individual controls their experience of it rather than having it be controlled by 5 random billionaires. Everyone thinks they signed up for a demuskified twitter...we actually signed an exciting and bizarre experiment.
December 3, 2024 at 4:05 PM
The deep goal of bluesky is to decentralize the social internet so that every individual controls their experience of it rather than having it be controlled by 5 random billionaires. Everyone thinks they signed up for a demuskified twitter...we actually signed an exciting and bizarre experiment.
Dang. Only took me 50 years to get here. Who wants to loan me some money?
December 3, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Dang. Only took me 50 years to get here. Who wants to loan me some money?
Watching all the negative snowfall news coverage coming out of Bracebridge and can’t help but feel jealous. I miss the large snowfalls I enjoyed as a child. Bring on the snow!
December 2, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Watching all the negative snowfall news coverage coming out of Bracebridge and can’t help but feel jealous. I miss the large snowfalls I enjoyed as a child. Bring on the snow!
Fox News’ Hannity just snuck out the back door at the steak place we’re having dinner at and I had every opportunity to trip him on the way out. So proud of my restraint.
November 30, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Fox News’ Hannity just snuck out the back door at the steak place we’re having dinner at and I had every opportunity to trip him on the way out. So proud of my restraint.
Headed to NYC for a day trip. It will be my first time back since living there. Looking forward to visiting the old stomping grounds and eating some good food with my bestie.
November 29, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Headed to NYC for a day trip. It will be my first time back since living there. Looking forward to visiting the old stomping grounds and eating some good food with my bestie.
My TELUS mobile plan renews next week. Could somebody please save me the agony of looking around and just tell me which carrier I should switch to? I’ve heard good things about Freedom Mobile…
a young man is talking on a cell phone and smiling .
ALT: a young man is talking on a cell phone and smiling .
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2024 at 3:22 AM
My TELUS mobile plan renews next week. Could somebody please save me the agony of looking around and just tell me which carrier I should switch to? I’ve heard good things about Freedom Mobile…
My Old Ass is the best movie I’ve watched in years. If this coming of age masterpiece doesn’t bring home a bunch of awards, I’ll be shocked. What a beautiful, funny, heart-wrenching love story. youtu.be/Yvks3SeCDOs?...
My Old Ass | Official Trailer
YouTube video by Amazon MGM Studios
youtu.be
November 24, 2024 at 2:56 AM
My Old Ass is the best movie I’ve watched in years. If this coming of age masterpiece doesn’t bring home a bunch of awards, I’ll be shocked. What a beautiful, funny, heart-wrenching love story. youtu.be/Yvks3SeCDOs?...
I never know what to say to people who wish me a Happy Birthday on the Socials, so I decided to do something a little fun and have been replying to friends and family with video. It gets a laugh and has been a fun way to reconnect with people I care about. PS: I’m officially the old guy in the room.
November 18, 2024 at 9:47 PM
I never know what to say to people who wish me a Happy Birthday on the Socials, so I decided to do something a little fun and have been replying to friends and family with video. It gets a laugh and has been a fun way to reconnect with people I care about. PS: I’m officially the old guy in the room.
Reposted by Ben Lucier
If you could tell your Congressional rep not to vote for a bill that would give the Trump administration the power to revoke non-profit status from any org they don't like...say...EFF, for example, I would appreciate it.
act.eff.org/action/tell-...
act.eff.org/action/tell-...
Tell Congress Not To Weaponize The Treasury Department Against Nonprofits
A dangerous bill that gives broad and easily abused new powers to the executive branch would allow the Secretary of Treasury to strip a U.S. nonprofit of its tax-exempt status. Nonprofits would not ha...
act.eff.org
November 17, 2024 at 6:27 PM
If you could tell your Congressional rep not to vote for a bill that would give the Trump administration the power to revoke non-profit status from any org they don't like...say...EFF, for example, I would appreciate it.
act.eff.org/action/tell-...
act.eff.org/action/tell-...
I turn 50 next week and I’ve been thinking a lot about my legacy; not because I care about such a thing, but because everywhere I look, it seems others are talking about its importance. It feels like an effort of the ego, and I just don’t get it.
November 16, 2024 at 9:31 PM
I turn 50 next week and I’ve been thinking a lot about my legacy; not because I care about such a thing, but because everywhere I look, it seems others are talking about its importance. It feels like an effort of the ego, and I just don’t get it.
Bluesky makes it surprisingly simple to use my domain name.
To use yours:
Settings-> Change Handle -> I have my own domain name
Then in your DNS host:
1. add a TXT record
2. type “_atproto” as the host
3. paste the “Value:” into your DNS record
After that, click/tap verify in the Bluesky app
To use yours:
Settings-> Change Handle -> I have my own domain name
Then in your DNS host:
1. add a TXT record
2. type “_atproto” as the host
3. paste the “Value:” into your DNS record
After that, click/tap verify in the Bluesky app
November 16, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Bluesky makes it surprisingly simple to use my domain name.
To use yours:
Settings-> Change Handle -> I have my own domain name
Then in your DNS host:
1. add a TXT record
2. type “_atproto” as the host
3. paste the “Value:” into your DNS record
After that, click/tap verify in the Bluesky app
To use yours:
Settings-> Change Handle -> I have my own domain name
Then in your DNS host:
1. add a TXT record
2. type “_atproto” as the host
3. paste the “Value:” into your DNS record
After that, click/tap verify in the Bluesky app
I’ve had this account for a while, but there was nobody here so I haven’t bothered. Seems that might be changing since the latest US election. Hello, nice to meet you. I’m Ben.
November 12, 2024 at 6:28 PM
I’ve had this account for a while, but there was nobody here so I haven’t bothered. Seems that might be changing since the latest US election. Hello, nice to meet you. I’m Ben.