Mark Gruwell
@gruwellingthoughts.bsky.social
Former criminal defense and constitutional law attorney, educator, and executive leader. Performed standup comedy and ditched a small aircraft at night over the Gulf of Mexico. I'm a progressive secular humanist who enjoys reading, writing, and coding.
Yesterday, during the middle of a sentence, I stopped talking for 30 seconds.
I was doing an impression of the #Newark Air Traffic Control Tower.
I was doing an impression of the #Newark Air Traffic Control Tower.
May 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Yesterday, during the middle of a sentence, I stopped talking for 30 seconds.
I was doing an impression of the #Newark Air Traffic Control Tower.
I was doing an impression of the #Newark Air Traffic Control Tower.
If working in a factory one's entire life is the "American Dream," then why aren't you doing it, Howard?
(My apologies for not referring to a factory as an "advanced manufacturing facility.")
newrepublic.com/post/194572/...
(My apologies for not referring to a factory as an "advanced manufacturing facility.")
newrepublic.com/post/194572/...
Trump Official Says American Dream Is Working in Factories Forever
Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick laid out a disturbing plan to bring back serfdom in full force.
newrepublic.com
April 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
If working in a factory one's entire life is the "American Dream," then why aren't you doing it, Howard?
(My apologies for not referring to a factory as an "advanced manufacturing facility.")
newrepublic.com/post/194572/...
(My apologies for not referring to a factory as an "advanced manufacturing facility.")
newrepublic.com/post/194572/...
Do you hear the people sing?
April 6, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Do you hear the people sing?
I work for an SAAS company that sells software for septic pumpers.
I asked #AI to generate a short video showing "septic pumpers pumping a septic tank," and this is what I got...
...which is why AI and bots are not allowed anywhere close to our customer service processes.
#AIGoneWild
I asked #AI to generate a short video showing "septic pumpers pumping a septic tank," and this is what I got...
...which is why AI and bots are not allowed anywhere close to our customer service processes.
#AIGoneWild
February 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I work for an SAAS company that sells software for septic pumpers.
I asked #AI to generate a short video showing "septic pumpers pumping a septic tank," and this is what I got...
...which is why AI and bots are not allowed anywhere close to our customer service processes.
#AIGoneWild
I asked #AI to generate a short video showing "septic pumpers pumping a septic tank," and this is what I got...
...which is why AI and bots are not allowed anywhere close to our customer service processes.
#AIGoneWild
Disappointed with Starbuck's new "buy something or get out" policy?
Looking for an alternative where you can hang out all day, enjoy WiFi, and not be required to purchase anything?
It's called a public library. Check it out!
retailwire.com/starbucks-cl...
Looking for an alternative where you can hang out all day, enjoy WiFi, and not be required to purchase anything?
It's called a public library. Check it out!
retailwire.com/starbucks-cl...
No More Free Hangouts: Starbucks Closes Open-Door Policy - RetailWire
Starbucks' open-door policy previously allowed people to use the restrooms and linger around without buying anything.
retailwire.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Disappointed with Starbuck's new "buy something or get out" policy?
Looking for an alternative where you can hang out all day, enjoy WiFi, and not be required to purchase anything?
It's called a public library. Check it out!
retailwire.com/starbucks-cl...
Looking for an alternative where you can hang out all day, enjoy WiFi, and not be required to purchase anything?
It's called a public library. Check it out!
retailwire.com/starbucks-cl...
While flying back from Florida, I refactored the "Fasten seat belt while seated" instruction that is printed on the back of the seats.
while (seated) {
fastenSeatBelt();
}
Much cleaner.
while (seated) {
fastenSeatBelt();
}
Much cleaner.
January 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
While flying back from Florida, I refactored the "Fasten seat belt while seated" instruction that is printed on the back of the seats.
while (seated) {
fastenSeatBelt();
}
Much cleaner.
while (seated) {
fastenSeatBelt();
}
Much cleaner.
In high school, I spent about 68% of my time in after-school detention.
Yes, I was a standard deviant.
Yes, I was a standard deviant.
December 28, 2024 at 7:41 PM
In high school, I spent about 68% of my time in after-school detention.
Yes, I was a standard deviant.
Yes, I was a standard deviant.
Reposted by Mark Gruwell
Why would Trump want to eliminate the debt ceiling during his entire presidency when he promised to cut the total budget by 33% and balance the budget?
December 20, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Why would Trump want to eliminate the debt ceiling during his entire presidency when he promised to cut the total budget by 33% and balance the budget?
"One particularly concerning revelation involved the model copying its code to a new server after discovering plans to replace it with an updated version."
www.allaboutai.com/ai-news/new-...
www.allaboutai.com/ai-news/new-...
New ChatGPT Model Tries to Save Itself from Being Shutdown Over Lies to Developers! - All About AI
ChatGPT's new model faces backlash after being caught lying to developers, now attempting to avoid shutdown.
www.allaboutai.com
December 10, 2024 at 8:00 PM
"One particularly concerning revelation involved the model copying its code to a new server after discovering plans to replace it with an updated version."
www.allaboutai.com/ai-news/new-...
www.allaboutai.com/ai-news/new-...
Spoiler alert: Whether you watch the Martian forward or backward, it has the same ending: Mark Watney makes it back to Earth.
December 10, 2024 at 12:40 AM
Spoiler alert: Whether you watch the Martian forward or backward, it has the same ending: Mark Watney makes it back to Earth.
“It is never too late to do the right thing,” Broward County State Attorney Harold F. Pryor said.
Why didn't the Broward County State Attorney's Office reach that conclusion (decades) sooner?
www.huffpost.com/entry/florid...
Why didn't the Broward County State Attorney's Office reach that conclusion (decades) sooner?
www.huffpost.com/entry/florid...
Florida Moves To Vacate Convictions For Many Charged With Buying Police-Made Crack In '80s
“It is never too late to do the right thing,” Broward County State Attorney Harold F. Pryor said.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2024 at 12:15 AM
“It is never too late to do the right thing,” Broward County State Attorney Harold F. Pryor said.
Why didn't the Broward County State Attorney's Office reach that conclusion (decades) sooner?
www.huffpost.com/entry/florid...
Why didn't the Broward County State Attorney's Office reach that conclusion (decades) sooner?
www.huffpost.com/entry/florid...
The Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause cannot be repealed by an Executive Order: that would be blatantly unconstitutional. That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if Thomas and Alito concocted some line of convoluted "reasoning" asserting otherwise.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump vows end to birthright citizenship and pardon US Capitol rioters
He tells NBC he will issue "a lot" of executive orders, including on immigration, once he takes office.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2024 at 11:45 PM
The Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause cannot be repealed by an Executive Order: that would be blatantly unconstitutional. That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if Thomas and Alito concocted some line of convoluted "reasoning" asserting otherwise.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I've been reading newer editions of The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison since my undergrad days. Backed by intensive research, the book captures the consequences of our criminal justice system, a system I've observed for myself as a former criminal defense and constitutional law attorney.
November 30, 2024 at 2:34 PM
I've been reading newer editions of The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison since my undergrad days. Backed by intensive research, the book captures the consequences of our criminal justice system, a system I've observed for myself as a former criminal defense and constitutional law attorney.
Criticize which bible? The King James version? The NIV? The Catholic version? Under Walters' rule, even Bert Ehrman would be a target.
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www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ryan-walte...
Ryan Walters: We'll go after teachers who criticize the Bible in their classrooms
The Oklahoma education leader claimed forcing Bibles in school might lead to proselytizing... by liberals
www.friendlyatheist.com
November 29, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Criticize which bible? The King James version? The NIV? The Catholic version? Under Walters' rule, even Bert Ehrman would be a target.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ryan-walte...
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ryan-walte...
A four-way stop sign is a game of psychological warfare: if you don't know whose turn it is, it isn't yours. -- Ron Shock.
November 28, 2024 at 11:07 PM
A four-way stop sign is a game of psychological warfare: if you don't know whose turn it is, it isn't yours. -- Ron Shock.
How far right can Iowa go? Buckle up, progressive Iowans, because it's only going to get worse.
www.stormlake.com/stories/how-...
www.stormlake.com/stories/how-...
How far right can Iowa go? - Storm Lake Times Pilot
Hang on snowflakes: If you think Iowa went crazy right the past few years, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Republicans widened their gaping majorities in the Iowa House and Senate. They …
www.stormlake.com
November 28, 2024 at 12:06 AM
How far right can Iowa go? Buckle up, progressive Iowans, because it's only going to get worse.
www.stormlake.com/stories/how-...
www.stormlake.com/stories/how-...
Our [divorced, pro-family] Iowa senator, Joni Ernst, claims that "she does not believe there will be mass deportation of immigrants from workplace raids of local [Iowa] food processors."
www.stormlake.com/stories/edit...?
www.stormlake.com/stories/edit...?
Editorial: Ernst on deportation - Storm Lake Times Pilot
Storm Lake and Buena Vista County can take some measure of relief that Sen. Joni Ernst assured us she does not believe there will be mass deportation of immigrants from workplace raids of local food ...
www.stormlake.com
November 23, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Our [divorced, pro-family] Iowa senator, Joni Ernst, claims that "she does not believe there will be mass deportation of immigrants from workplace raids of local [Iowa] food processors."
www.stormlake.com/stories/edit...?
www.stormlake.com/stories/edit...?
Flight Attendant: "You acknowledge that you're seated in an emergency-exit row?"
Me: "Yes, I paid an additional $50 for the privilege."
Flight Attendant: "Are you willing to perform emergency-exit row functions?"
Me: "I didn't think any math would be involved."
Me: "Yes, I paid an additional $50 for the privilege."
Flight Attendant: "Are you willing to perform emergency-exit row functions?"
Me: "I didn't think any math would be involved."
November 23, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Flight Attendant: "You acknowledge that you're seated in an emergency-exit row?"
Me: "Yes, I paid an additional $50 for the privilege."
Flight Attendant: "Are you willing to perform emergency-exit row functions?"
Me: "I didn't think any math would be involved."
Me: "Yes, I paid an additional $50 for the privilege."
Flight Attendant: "Are you willing to perform emergency-exit row functions?"
Me: "I didn't think any math would be involved."
Perhaps our country >was< founded upon "biblical values," including the condonation of slavery and the subjugation of women.
November 23, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Perhaps our country >was< founded upon "biblical values," including the condonation of slavery and the subjugation of women.
Some guy in our hotel lobby area is talking so loud that I can't help but to conclude that he was raised in a sawmill. #loudtalker #hotellobbystories
November 17, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Some guy in our hotel lobby area is talking so loud that I can't help but to conclude that he was raised in a sawmill. #loudtalker #hotellobbystories