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Husband.
Dog dad.
Post imposter syndrome software engineer.
Realized I caught a photo of Primoz training on a recent vacation.
July 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Today is important for Jonas. If he doesn't win today his goose is cooked.
July 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
TdF drinking game. Take a shot every time Bob says, “Full cry.”
July 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Related, canceling subscriptions is about to get a whole lot more difficult. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Court nullifies “click-to-cancel” rule that required easy methods of cancellation
FTC failed to follow rulemaking process required by US law, judges rule.
arstechnica.com
July 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Finally, the RTD allows you to cancel your subscription online instead of calling the support line. We canceled the paper delivery years ago because it would come mid-day. The website has so much JS 💩, disruptive ads, & instability.

Not paying more for a usable site.
July 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The Giants’ City Connect unis are hot HOT garbaage!
July 9, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Date Night at @garnettscafe.bsky.social, an absolute Richmond gem.
June 19, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Today's snow prediction is currently 3 - 6". Plenty enough snow to knock out a major utility. Let's play roulette on which on it will be: electricity, water, sewer, internet?! Place bets on one, or many!
February 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Do you like the CapTrail? Do you want something similar but traveling North and South? Sign this petition and keep pedestrians and bikes as first-class citizens. www.sportsbackers.org/program/bike...

#dontputbikesinthecorner #rva
Sign The Petition - Sports Backers
www.sportsbackers.org
February 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Over a half million dollars to determine what is already known. What a waste. richmond.com/news/local/g...
Va. health officials: Richmond water crisis 'completely avoidable'
Poor maintenance and testing, insufficient staffing and inadequate training may have contributed to Richmond’s six-day water crisis, according to a notice of alleged violation from the Virginia Depart...
richmond.com
January 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Reposted by Matt
Construction starts on Richmond's Texas Beach pedestrian bridge renovation, city leaders share details
Construction starts on Richmond's Texas Beach pedestrian bridge renovation, city leaders share details
The Texas Beach pedestrian bridge is about to receive a multimillion-dollar renovation after the city deemed it “structurally unsafe” more than two years ago.
www.wtvr.com
January 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Serenity Now!
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida referred to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” in a state executive order on Monday, even before President Trump had taken any presidential action to rename the body of water. nyti.ms/3C3z66E
DeSantis Adopts ‘Gulf of America’ Language Even Before a Trump Order
The Florida governor used the wording in issuing a state of emergency over a cold snap expected in his state.
nyti.ms
January 21, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Anyone doing night rides around JRPS or FHP? Thinking of heading out for a lap at sundown.
January 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I can’t believe I’m agreeing with Ken Paxton. Thanks, Allstate.
The State of Texas sued Allstate, accusing the insurer of illegally tracking drivers by way of their phones through a subsidiary called Arity that claimed to have the “world’s largest driving behavior database.”
Texas Sues Allstate Over Its Collection of Driver Data
The lawsuit accuses Arity, an Allstate subsidiary, of collecting data about people’s driving behavior through mobile phone apps, leading to increases in drivers’ insurance rates.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Don Pettit is a national treasure.

arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...
A NASA astronaut may have just taken the best photo from space—ever
During his third stay in orbit, Pettit is absolutely killing it.
arstechnica.com
January 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Does anyone know the history of this stonework in JRPS? It is on Buttermilk West. An old dam maybe?
January 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Look at her. Just look at how pretty she is.
January 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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RVA took Dry January way too far.
January 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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We've set up a feed from Richmond Active Calls at @rva-active-calls.bsky.social
December 21, 2024 at 5:39 PM
So many of the tutorials gloat about how you can run React, and or Svelte, and or Vue all at the same time. And they seem to think that is a positive thing!
December 9, 2024 at 11:07 PM
So sell me on micro-frontends. They really seem like a solution in search of a problem, unless you are an absolutely massive organization.
December 9, 2024 at 11:05 PM
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With apologies for the shameless self-promotion:

I just sent out this week's RVA Tech Calendar newsletter. Did you know that I maintain a calendar of the free tech events in Richmond, VA? Please check it out! 🙂

rvatechcalendar.com
RVA Tech Calendar
All the tech-related meetups, clubs, and events happening in RVA.
rvatechcalendar.com
December 8, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Having starter pack regret.
December 4, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Night and day difference. T type is legit.
December 1, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Anyone interested in nighttime party pace MTB laps around #rva?
November 26, 2024 at 1:17 AM