Tim A.
@flipperpa.bsky.social
Open-source maintainer, objective "A.I." skeptic, speaker, and organizer in tech (mainly Python). 🖖 Guitar and serenity geek 🖖 Principal Engineer, WRDS @ Wharton @ Penn 🖖 he/him 🖖 https://github.com/flipperpa 🖖 https://youtube.com/flipperpa
I got to hang with some of my close friends from my college crew this weekend. Everyone should be so lucky to have such wonderful long-term relationships in their life. I'm reminded of the Harvard study which showed there is no better indicator of happiness. news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
November 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I got to hang with some of my close friends from my college crew this weekend. Everyone should be so lucky to have such wonderful long-term relationships in their life. I'm reminded of the Harvard study which showed there is no better indicator of happiness. news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
Lane Johnson is more important to the #Eagles than anyone: they win 65% of the time with him, and less than 40% without him. If football had a stat like "WAR" in baseball, he'd lead the league! It's good to see him back on the sideline. #NFL #Philly #Philadelphia
November 11, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Lane Johnson is more important to the #Eagles than anyone: they win 65% of the time with him, and less than 40% without him. If football had a stat like "WAR" in baseball, he'd lead the league! It's good to see him back on the sideline. #NFL #Philly #Philadelphia
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: I SORTED THROUGH BOTH OF MY TECH CABLE TUBS IN THE BASEMENT!
Most obscure find: PS/2 to 5-pin DIN keyboard adapter
This is the first day I've had to catch up on home stuff in months. I've now got a pile of tech trash ready for the e-cycling event tomorrow at 20th & Catherine!
Most obscure find: PS/2 to 5-pin DIN keyboard adapter
This is the first day I've had to catch up on home stuff in months. I've now got a pile of tech trash ready for the e-cycling event tomorrow at 20th & Catherine!
November 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: I SORTED THROUGH BOTH OF MY TECH CABLE TUBS IN THE BASEMENT!
Most obscure find: PS/2 to 5-pin DIN keyboard adapter
This is the first day I've had to catch up on home stuff in months. I've now got a pile of tech trash ready for the e-cycling event tomorrow at 20th & Catherine!
Most obscure find: PS/2 to 5-pin DIN keyboard adapter
This is the first day I've had to catch up on home stuff in months. I've now got a pile of tech trash ready for the e-cycling event tomorrow at 20th & Catherine!
What an awful wankstain, but his feeble brain won’t be able to handle who the hero of the story is.
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
What an awful wankstain, but his feeble brain won’t be able to handle who the hero of the story is.
This trend sucks, because purple has always been my favorite color. Halloween photo for proof. 😭
November 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This trend sucks, because purple has always been my favorite color. Halloween photo for proof. 😭
LOL. Welcome back. That was a scary five minutes. Here’s me dressed as a Jedi today with Picasso vases. I love Halloween more than baseball.
November 1, 2025 at 3:16 AM
LOL. Welcome back. That was a scary five minutes. Here’s me dressed as a Jedi today with Picasso vases. I love Halloween more than baseball.
Trick or treat! Here's a trick for y'all in IT to play.
October 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Trick or treat! Here's a trick for y'all in IT to play.
I *LOVE* Halloween! A day when we get to celebrate our best traits, the ones that inspire childlike wonder.
I've gotten quite a few compliments today already, but the best was an attempted insult. A guy on Walnut Street said, “What kind of grown man in his 30s dresses up for Halloween?”
I'm 51! 😃
I've gotten quite a few compliments today already, but the best was an attempted insult. A guy on Walnut Street said, “What kind of grown man in his 30s dresses up for Halloween?”
I'm 51! 😃
October 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I *LOVE* Halloween! A day when we get to celebrate our best traits, the ones that inspire childlike wonder.
I've gotten quite a few compliments today already, but the best was an attempted insult. A guy on Walnut Street said, “What kind of grown man in his 30s dresses up for Halloween?”
I'm 51! 😃
I've gotten quite a few compliments today already, but the best was an attempted insult. A guy on Walnut Street said, “What kind of grown man in his 30s dresses up for Halloween?”
I'm 51! 😃
I’m tired of being told my brilliant black sister is only successful because of DEI.
And explaining that someone as white as me can have a black sister.
Thank you for continuing to battle. There are lots of us who are inspired by your efforts.
And explaining that someone as white as me can have a black sister.
Thank you for continuing to battle. There are lots of us who are inspired by your efforts.
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I’m tired of being told my brilliant black sister is only successful because of DEI.
And explaining that someone as white as me can have a black sister.
Thank you for continuing to battle. There are lots of us who are inspired by your efforts.
And explaining that someone as white as me can have a black sister.
Thank you for continuing to battle. There are lots of us who are inspired by your efforts.
Getting belay certified was pretty much a prerequisite of my engagement. Now we can get married!
October 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Getting belay certified was pretty much a prerequisite of my engagement. Now we can get married!
Here's where the neutral zone starts at the tip of the football. #NFL #Eagles #TushPush #BrotherlyShove #Football
October 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Here's where the neutral zone starts at the tip of the football. #NFL #Eagles #TushPush #BrotherlyShove #Football
The Commanders player has his hand UNDERNEATH the footbal in the neutral zone. EASY CALL that wasn't made. Call it, and you'll be able to see better, refs and #NFL. (I could go on...)
October 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The Commanders player has his hand UNDERNEATH the footbal in the neutral zone. EASY CALL that wasn't made. Call it, and you'll be able to see better, refs and #NFL. (I could go on...)
Several Ravens players are lined up in the neutral zone (the length of the football), an offsides penalty. The white glove next to the football is a DEAD giveaway. EASY CALL that wasn't made. Call it, and you'll be able to see better, refs and #NFL.
October 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Several Ravens players are lined up in the neutral zone (the length of the football), an offsides penalty. The white glove next to the football is a DEAD giveaway. EASY CALL that wasn't made. Call it, and you'll be able to see better, refs and #NFL.
At least two Bears players are lined up in the neutral zone (the length of the football), an offsides penalty. The white glove next to the footbal is a DEAD giveaway. EASY CALL that wasn't made. Call it, and you'll be able to see better, refs and #NFL.
October 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
At least two Bears players are lined up in the neutral zone (the length of the football), an offsides penalty. The white glove next to the footbal is a DEAD giveaway. EASY CALL that wasn't made. Call it, and you'll be able to see better, refs and #NFL.
At least three Chiefs players are lined up in the neutral zone (the length of the football), an offsides penalty. Call it, and you'll be able to see better, refs and #NFL.
October 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
At least three Chiefs players are lined up in the neutral zone (the length of the football), an offsides penalty. Call it, and you'll be able to see better, refs and #NFL.
Apparently the Trump administration never saw CLUELESS.
Their recent bragging seems like a football team celebrating a 10-7 lead in the first quarter.
Two ceasefires that lasted longer were declared under Biden, and both returned more Israeli hostages.
Their recent bragging seems like a football team celebrating a 10-7 lead in the first quarter.
Two ceasefires that lasted longer were declared under Biden, and both returned more Israeli hostages.
October 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Apparently the Trump administration never saw CLUELESS.
Their recent bragging seems like a football team celebrating a 10-7 lead in the first quarter.
Two ceasefires that lasted longer were declared under Biden, and both returned more Israeli hostages.
Their recent bragging seems like a football team celebrating a 10-7 lead in the first quarter.
Two ceasefires that lasted longer were declared under Biden, and both returned more Israeli hostages.
Checking out CZECH PLEASE with Jessica at #barcampphilly. Getting a second passport is a LOT of work! #bcphilly
October 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Checking out CZECH PLEASE with Jessica at #barcampphilly. Getting a second passport is a LOT of work! #bcphilly
None of them are... LEGENDARY!
October 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
None of them are... LEGENDARY!
Happy fifth birthday to my hilarious, judgey cat, who makes me laugh every day. You’re the best, Sylvanas!
October 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Happy fifth birthday to my hilarious, judgey cat, who makes me laugh every day. You’re the best, Sylvanas!
Got to hang with Miki Berenyi tonight. She’s awesome as ever.
October 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Got to hang with Miki Berenyi tonight. She’s awesome as ever.
$100 million more than the Yankees is… a lot! I’m still pissed our idiot front office resigned Nola instead of backing up that Brinks truck for Yamamoto.
October 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
$100 million more than the Yankees is… a lot! I’m still pissed our idiot front office resigned Nola instead of backing up that Brinks truck for Yamamoto.
Pitch #5. An inexcusable miss by the umpire. This is why replay review for balls and strikes is absolutely essential.
If that call is made correctly, the #Phillies win this game. Next year, none of us have to live with this nonsense again!
If that call is made correctly, the #Phillies win this game. Next year, none of us have to live with this nonsense again!
October 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Pitch #5. An inexcusable miss by the umpire. This is why replay review for balls and strikes is absolutely essential.
If that call is made correctly, the #Phillies win this game. Next year, none of us have to live with this nonsense again!
If that call is made correctly, the #Phillies win this game. Next year, none of us have to live with this nonsense again!
The missed third strike call that let Call get a walk is going to burn me up. Game should've been over. Pitch #5.
October 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The missed third strike call that let Call get a walk is going to burn me up. Game should've been over. Pitch #5.