Mike D
melsar93.bsky.social
Mike D
@melsar93.bsky.social
A geeky wannabe chef who was forced to become a progressive. I sometimes talk about SQL. https://mikenmitch.wordpress.com/
The rabbit hole is deep on the history of Caprese Salad. It involves Italian Fascism and the Manifesto of Futurism.
Insalata Caprese alla Benedict
Eggs Benedict #27: Caprese Benedict The isle of Capri sits in the Bay of Naples, just off Italy’s western coast. Roman emperors once built villas here, Hemingway and Oscar Wilde spent there summers there, and these days tourists sip espresso while gazing out at blue water and white rock formations1. It was here that the Caprese Salad was born, in the dining room of the…
mikenmitch.wordpress.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Over the course of my tech career I have gone from "Just make it work in prod I don't care how." to "Am I the only one that cares about the DevOps process here?"
November 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Indeed workers are voting this afternoon to authorize a strike next week. Follow the link to email the boss that if they go on strike you will respect the strike line at the taproom & will boycott the products at the stores. Pass this to anyone you can think of who supports workers.
Indeed Workers are Strike Ready
Indeed Brewing’s unionized workers have been fighting for a first contract for a year and a half, but Indeed management has been stalling! Because of Indeed management’s approach, the workers may go o...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Wordless Wednesday: West Boston Gas Company Building, Est. 1925
Wordless Wednesday: West Boston Gas Company Building, Est. 1925
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November 20, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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As a Microsoft MVP specialized on Microsoft Fabric, yesterday was the first time I ever heard of Fabric IQ. From the Microsoft Ignite keynote.

If you feel like you can't keep up, remember it's NOT YOU. None of us can. We barely have time to skim the surface before the next shiny thing is announced.
November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Europe’s cookie nightmare is finally crumbling 🍪 The European Commission wants browsers to manage cookie preferences instead of pop-ups on every website. Finally! Details here 👇 www.theverge.com/news/823788/...
Europe’s cookie nightmare is crumbling
The seven-year nightmare is nearly over
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November 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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BREAKING: Boston just earned its first-ever Michelin Star — and the honor goes to 311 Omakase. ⭐️🍣
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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With apologies for acting like a journalist I figured I would give an update on the raid in St Paul. I should be clear i haven’t seen anything labeled ICE. Fbi, dea, etc
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Pope being the voice of reason an AI feels like a non-sequitur plot point from a near future cli-fi epic.
Pope Leo XIV understands technology and its relationship to art better any executive or AI-pilled techbro running the conference circuit.
November 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Despite the state's preemptive ban on bans, the St. Paul City Council voted 7-0 to ban assault weapons and binary triggers on Wednesday. The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus immediately sued. www.twincities.com/2025/11/12/s... The prolific and ever-ready @MaraGottfried has the story
Lawsuit filed after St. Paul City Council unanimously approves firearms regulation ordinance
The ordinance says it will take effect if state law is changed to allow local regulation.
www.twincities.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Wordless Wednesday: Learned Pond
Wordless Wednesday: Learned Pond
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November 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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If you are new to #PowerShell scripting and want to learn about recommended practices and conventions, this guide is excellent.

github.com/PoshCode/Pow...
GitHub - PoshCode/PowerShellPracticeAndStyle: The Unofficial PowerShell Best Practices and Style Guide
The Unofficial PowerShell Best Practices and Style Guide - PoshCode/PowerShellPracticeAndStyle
github.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I'm currently in a pun battle with my father using only titles of @scalzi.com books. It's sort of an Old Man's War.
November 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The logic of a 50 year mortgage aside, shouldn't it be 45 to continue the sequence? 15, 30, 45, ...
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I have great empathy for the homeowners out raking leaves as I run by thinking, "wow, that looks like a lot of work."
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
There is a project manager at work whose entire job is to just ask questions until we figure out how to fix something. It's super annoying, but it works. I don't think he enjoys it, but he's doing good work.
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM