D.N. Schmidt, sci-fi novelist 🪐📚
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Science fiction novelist and humorist. Posting stories, jokes, and thoughts about writing and creativity.
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I admit, I only know of it from a brief mention on The Simpsons. I just think it’s a funny word.
November 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I admit, I only know of it from a brief mention on The Simpsons. I just think it’s a funny word.
I’m sure there are folks in Metric Land who could use some help figuring out how many ounces are in a rundlet or gallons in a hogshead.
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I’m sure there are folks in Metric Land who could use some help figuring out how many ounces are in a rundlet or gallons in a hogshead.
Need human connection? Here’s a chat bot. Want walkable neighborhoods and green spaces? Here’s a video game to explore instead. If you’re hungry, here’s candy that sort of tastes like fruit so you can trick your brain into thinking you’re getting some nutrients.
No wonder everyone is miserable.
No wonder everyone is miserable.
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Need human connection? Here’s a chat bot. Want walkable neighborhoods and green spaces? Here’s a video game to explore instead. If you’re hungry, here’s candy that sort of tastes like fruit so you can trick your brain into thinking you’re getting some nutrients.
No wonder everyone is miserable.
No wonder everyone is miserable.
Apparently if you highlight metric measurements, you can get the conversion into Freedom Units.
November 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Apparently if you highlight metric measurements, you can get the conversion into Freedom Units.
Social media has been algorithmed all to hell.
Reddit is almost as bad now. The popular posts used to always include science articles and blog posts, but now it’s only pics and videos hosted right there on Reddit. They hardly let you see anything that might make you click away.
Reddit is almost as bad now. The popular posts used to always include science articles and blog posts, but now it’s only pics and videos hosted right there on Reddit. They hardly let you see anything that might make you click away.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Social media has been algorithmed all to hell.
Reddit is almost as bad now. The popular posts used to always include science articles and blog posts, but now it’s only pics and videos hosted right there on Reddit. They hardly let you see anything that might make you click away.
Reddit is almost as bad now. The popular posts used to always include science articles and blog posts, but now it’s only pics and videos hosted right there on Reddit. They hardly let you see anything that might make you click away.
And Bluesky doesn’t hide link posts so people actually click things, which is nice.
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
And Bluesky doesn’t hide link posts so people actually click things, which is nice.
I cook most nights. I did meatloaf and potatoes last night. I do a lot of stir fries and soups. It’s enjoyable when I can keep it simple.
November 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I cook most nights. I did meatloaf and potatoes last night. I do a lot of stir fries and soups. It’s enjoyable when I can keep it simple.
Depends on where we go. The taqueria on the corner has some entrees with two sides for less than twenty bucks. I don’t get why they’re not packed 24/7. Probably the best deal in town.
November 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Depends on where we go. The taqueria on the corner has some entrees with two sides for less than twenty bucks. I don’t get why they’re not packed 24/7. Probably the best deal in town.