Frowning, Not Smiling
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Random coder. Some for fun. Some for $$. C#, Java, Rust, JavaScript, Smalltalk/Squeak, etc. - whatever looks interesting. Now exploring React.
Occasional fan ficcer.
And I have IDEAS! About things! (OMG! Another old guy with opinions. On the Internet! )
Occasional fan ficcer.
And I have IDEAS! About things! (OMG! Another old guy with opinions. On the Internet! )
I have a LOT of pennies. Collected over years. I usually take them to the bank when I get around to putting them in rolls.
But if there are going to be penny shortages... maybe I should hang onto them and use them myself?
Or maybe... hoard if they'll be worth something in a few years?
#pennies
But if there are going to be penny shortages... maybe I should hang onto them and use them myself?
Or maybe... hoard if they'll be worth something in a few years?
#pennies
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I have a LOT of pennies. Collected over years. I usually take them to the bank when I get around to putting them in rolls.
But if there are going to be penny shortages... maybe I should hang onto them and use them myself?
Or maybe... hoard if they'll be worth something in a few years?
#pennies
But if there are going to be penny shortages... maybe I should hang onto them and use them myself?
Or maybe... hoard if they'll be worth something in a few years?
#pennies
Why do people in comments in online articles/ posts think the subject of the article will read the comments and respond?
e.g: If I read an online article about Apple and yell at Apple in the comments, I don't expect Apple to care what I said. They don't monitor random comment forums. They don't 🤷♀️
e.g: If I read an online article about Apple and yell at Apple in the comments, I don't expect Apple to care what I said. They don't monitor random comment forums. They don't 🤷♀️
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Why do people in comments in online articles/ posts think the subject of the article will read the comments and respond?
e.g: If I read an online article about Apple and yell at Apple in the comments, I don't expect Apple to care what I said. They don't monitor random comment forums. They don't 🤷♀️
e.g: If I read an online article about Apple and yell at Apple in the comments, I don't expect Apple to care what I said. They don't monitor random comment forums. They don't 🤷♀️
Veterans Day!
Something worth celebrating.
(I dread to think how Cadet Bonespurs will make today about himself)
Something worth celebrating.
(I dread to think how Cadet Bonespurs will make today about himself)
November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Veterans Day!
Something worth celebrating.
(I dread to think how Cadet Bonespurs will make today about himself)
Something worth celebrating.
(I dread to think how Cadet Bonespurs will make today about himself)
Democrats had to choose:
Let children starve (no SNAP) or let people die because they can't afford health insurance (ACA)
Only Democrats seem to care about starving children. Trump & the GOP might not have budged on either.
But that doesn't mean the Democrats in Congress shouldn't have tried.
Let children starve (no SNAP) or let people die because they can't afford health insurance (ACA)
Only Democrats seem to care about starving children. Trump & the GOP might not have budged on either.
But that doesn't mean the Democrats in Congress shouldn't have tried.
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Democrats had to choose:
Let children starve (no SNAP) or let people die because they can't afford health insurance (ACA)
Only Democrats seem to care about starving children. Trump & the GOP might not have budged on either.
But that doesn't mean the Democrats in Congress shouldn't have tried.
Let children starve (no SNAP) or let people die because they can't afford health insurance (ACA)
Only Democrats seem to care about starving children. Trump & the GOP might not have budged on either.
But that doesn't mean the Democrats in Congress shouldn't have tried.
Distraction or desperate bid for relevance? Or both?
Did I understand this correctly?
FIFA (The people running the World Cup) say they're going to create a "Peace Prize" and give it to Trump?
A corrupt organization trying to appease Trump before next year's World Cup? Did they beat the IOC to it?
Did I understand this correctly?
FIFA (The people running the World Cup) say they're going to create a "Peace Prize" and give it to Trump?
A corrupt organization trying to appease Trump before next year's World Cup? Did they beat the IOC to it?
November 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Distraction or desperate bid for relevance? Or both?
Did I understand this correctly?
FIFA (The people running the World Cup) say they're going to create a "Peace Prize" and give it to Trump?
A corrupt organization trying to appease Trump before next year's World Cup? Did they beat the IOC to it?
Did I understand this correctly?
FIFA (The people running the World Cup) say they're going to create a "Peace Prize" and give it to Trump?
A corrupt organization trying to appease Trump before next year's World Cup? Did they beat the IOC to it?
So, 8 Democratic Senators chickened out and voted to end the shutdown? Giving the GOP the votes they need? (Still has to be approved by the House and Trump so not a done deal yet but likely)
Based on future promises that we know the GOP/Trump won't honor?
Shame on them! Shameful!
Based on future promises that we know the GOP/Trump won't honor?
Shame on them! Shameful!
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
So, 8 Democratic Senators chickened out and voted to end the shutdown? Giving the GOP the votes they need? (Still has to be approved by the House and Trump so not a done deal yet but likely)
Based on future promises that we know the GOP/Trump won't honor?
Shame on them! Shameful!
Based on future promises that we know the GOP/Trump won't honor?
Shame on them! Shameful!
I was going to say something about Trump bragging about Walmart's reduced cost for a Thanksgiving "dinner" (Fewer and cheaper items etc.) but a whole bunch beat me to it.
I would like to see a comparison between the different stores and their different cost for Thanksgiving meals for a family.
I would like to see a comparison between the different stores and their different cost for Thanksgiving meals for a family.
November 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I was going to say something about Trump bragging about Walmart's reduced cost for a Thanksgiving "dinner" (Fewer and cheaper items etc.) but a whole bunch beat me to it.
I would like to see a comparison between the different stores and their different cost for Thanksgiving meals for a family.
I would like to see a comparison between the different stores and their different cost for Thanksgiving meals for a family.
Haven’t seen Wicked yet (or read the books) and now part 2 is almost out. Now begins the marketing!
No rush. Not excited about it. I’m sure I should be but nah. Not.
I will probably wait until there’s a 2 movie bundle for $10 on iTunes next year.
No rush. Not excited about it. I’m sure I should be but nah. Not.
I will probably wait until there’s a 2 movie bundle for $10 on iTunes next year.
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Haven’t seen Wicked yet (or read the books) and now part 2 is almost out. Now begins the marketing!
No rush. Not excited about it. I’m sure I should be but nah. Not.
I will probably wait until there’s a 2 movie bundle for $10 on iTunes next year.
No rush. Not excited about it. I’m sure I should be but nah. Not.
I will probably wait until there’s a 2 movie bundle for $10 on iTunes next year.
Apparently, politics are no longer in vogue at Teen Vogue.
In other words, the Teen Vogue publisher killed Teen Vogue, firing most of the staff (reporters, columnists, editors), and stripping it for parts. A couple people/parts ended up at regular Vogue. But its political reporting for teens? Dead!
In other words, the Teen Vogue publisher killed Teen Vogue, firing most of the staff (reporters, columnists, editors), and stripping it for parts. A couple people/parts ended up at regular Vogue. But its political reporting for teens? Dead!
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Apparently, politics are no longer in vogue at Teen Vogue.
In other words, the Teen Vogue publisher killed Teen Vogue, firing most of the staff (reporters, columnists, editors), and stripping it for parts. A couple people/parts ended up at regular Vogue. But its political reporting for teens? Dead!
In other words, the Teen Vogue publisher killed Teen Vogue, firing most of the staff (reporters, columnists, editors), and stripping it for parts. A couple people/parts ended up at regular Vogue. But its political reporting for teens? Dead!
Such a tiny rocket!
Watched the livestream of Rocket Labs launching a satellite (I think it was Japanese) this afternoon. From New Zealand.
After so many SpaceX and ULA launches, and even the ISRO rocket launch... it seemed like such a tiny rocket. Which it was actually. They do small stuff.
Watched the livestream of Rocket Labs launching a satellite (I think it was Japanese) this afternoon. From New Zealand.
After so many SpaceX and ULA launches, and even the ISRO rocket launch... it seemed like such a tiny rocket. Which it was actually. They do small stuff.
November 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Such a tiny rocket!
Watched the livestream of Rocket Labs launching a satellite (I think it was Japanese) this afternoon. From New Zealand.
After so many SpaceX and ULA launches, and even the ISRO rocket launch... it seemed like such a tiny rocket. Which it was actually. They do small stuff.
Watched the livestream of Rocket Labs launching a satellite (I think it was Japanese) this afternoon. From New Zealand.
After so many SpaceX and ULA launches, and even the ISRO rocket launch... it seemed like such a tiny rocket. Which it was actually. They do small stuff.
Fraud! It was rigged! Democrats are Evil! 666! No Federal money for NYC!
- Trump, probably, ranting on Truth Social early this morning.
- Trump, probably, ranting on Truth Social early this morning.
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Fraud! It was rigged! Democrats are Evil! 666! No Federal money for NYC!
- Trump, probably, ranting on Truth Social early this morning.
- Trump, probably, ranting on Truth Social early this morning.
The ink is barely dry on last night's election, and GOP pundits and grifters are already saying there's a plan for the GOP to win everything in the 2026 midterm elections.
( I'm sure the plan amounts to - If you can't win fairly, cheat! Or cancel the election. Or 'evil Mamdani' PR on Fox News)
( I'm sure the plan amounts to - If you can't win fairly, cheat! Or cancel the election. Or 'evil Mamdani' PR on Fox News)
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The ink is barely dry on last night's election, and GOP pundits and grifters are already saying there's a plan for the GOP to win everything in the 2026 midterm elections.
( I'm sure the plan amounts to - If you can't win fairly, cheat! Or cancel the election. Or 'evil Mamdani' PR on Fox News)
( I'm sure the plan amounts to - If you can't win fairly, cheat! Or cancel the election. Or 'evil Mamdani' PR on Fox News)
The mind would boggle at the alternate reality that Trump lives in... but I have no more boggles to give.
The 25th Amendment can't happen soon enough (It'll never happen. His minions know what side their bread is buttered on. Vance would fire them all and put in his own evil sycophants/minions.)
The 25th Amendment can't happen soon enough (It'll never happen. His minions know what side their bread is buttered on. Vance would fire them all and put in his own evil sycophants/minions.)
November 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The mind would boggle at the alternate reality that Trump lives in... but I have no more boggles to give.
The 25th Amendment can't happen soon enough (It'll never happen. His minions know what side their bread is buttered on. Vance would fire them all and put in his own evil sycophants/minions.)
The 25th Amendment can't happen soon enough (It'll never happen. His minions know what side their bread is buttered on. Vance would fire them all and put in his own evil sycophants/minions.)
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Looks like a Heinz-57 moment in the Oval Office.
November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Looks like a Heinz-57 moment in the Oval Office.
Election Day! Vote!
In my neck of the woods... it's just local stuff. I did 'Early Voting' last week to avoid the 'crowds' 😁
I got to pick a City Councilman (old guy vs young guy) and voted on a sales tax increase. We'll see how it went tonight. At least the ads/texts will stop!
#vote #democracy
In my neck of the woods... it's just local stuff. I did 'Early Voting' last week to avoid the 'crowds' 😁
I got to pick a City Councilman (old guy vs young guy) and voted on a sales tax increase. We'll see how it went tonight. At least the ads/texts will stop!
#vote #democracy
November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Election Day! Vote!
In my neck of the woods... it's just local stuff. I did 'Early Voting' last week to avoid the 'crowds' 😁
I got to pick a City Councilman (old guy vs young guy) and voted on a sales tax increase. We'll see how it went tonight. At least the ads/texts will stop!
#vote #democracy
In my neck of the woods... it's just local stuff. I did 'Early Voting' last week to avoid the 'crowds' 😁
I got to pick a City Councilman (old guy vs young guy) and voted on a sales tax increase. We'll see how it went tonight. At least the ads/texts will stop!
#vote #democracy
Oh look! It's the Monday after we switched to #DST in the US. I wonder how productive today will be?
That's a rhetorical question. We all know the answer, right?
😱
That's a rhetorical question. We all know the answer, right?
😱
November 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Oh look! It's the Monday after we switched to #DST in the US. I wonder how productive today will be?
That's a rhetorical question. We all know the answer, right?
😱
That's a rhetorical question. We all know the answer, right?
😱
Haven’t been a NYer (state) in decades so I’m going to refrain from giving my opinion about who should be elected mayor of NYC.
Out-of-state pundits and yahoos should do the same. It’s not your city is it.
But damn! Cuomo running? Really? The mind it boggles. And not in a good way.
#nyc #mayor
Out-of-state pundits and yahoos should do the same. It’s not your city is it.
But damn! Cuomo running? Really? The mind it boggles. And not in a good way.
#nyc #mayor
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Watched an ISROn (India) rocket launch this morning. Not a huge rocket but the excitement was. All the local schools must have taken 5e day off to go watch.
Nice to see there are still non-rocket nerds being excited about rocket launches.
SpaceX has made rockets boringly common.
#isro #rocket
Nice to see there are still non-rocket nerds being excited about rocket launches.
SpaceX has made rockets boringly common.
#isro #rocket
November 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Will not be surprised if DJT attempts to pardon his buddy former-Prince Andrew for “Epstein related activities” and adding more UK tariffs when he discovers he doesn’t have the power to do that.
Seems like a Mad King Trump kind of thing to do.
Seems like a Mad King Trump kind of thing to do.
November 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Will not be surprised if DJT attempts to pardon his buddy former-Prince Andrew for “Epstein related activities” and adding more UK tariffs when he discovers he doesn’t have the power to do that.
Seems like a Mad King Trump kind of thing to do.
Seems like a Mad King Trump kind of thing to do.
If the Dodgers win the World Series, will Trump invite them to the White House? He does love a winner, but it’s LA.
If the Blue Jays win… another tariff on Canada? Or claim it was a rigged game?
Because he’s unlikely to invite THEM to the White House. Unless he gets a large ballroom “donation” !!
If the Blue Jays win… another tariff on Canada? Or claim it was a rigged game?
Because he’s unlikely to invite THEM to the White House. Unless he gets a large ballroom “donation” !!
November 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
If the Dodgers win the World Series, will Trump invite them to the White House? He does love a winner, but it’s LA.
If the Blue Jays win… another tariff on Canada? Or claim it was a rigged game?
Because he’s unlikely to invite THEM to the White House. Unless he gets a large ballroom “donation” !!
If the Blue Jays win… another tariff on Canada? Or claim it was a rigged game?
Because he’s unlikely to invite THEM to the White House. Unless he gets a large ballroom “donation” !!
It's Not-the-NaNoWriMo Challenge month.
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) died in 2024. It had a good run. The website finally died this past summer.
But that doesn't mean people can't attempt to write a short novel (50K words, or more) for November.
But how will you know if you've "won"?
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) died in 2024. It had a good run. The website finally died this past summer.
But that doesn't mean people can't attempt to write a short novel (50K words, or more) for November.
But how will you know if you've "won"?
November 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
It's Not-the-NaNoWriMo Challenge month.
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) died in 2024. It had a good run. The website finally died this past summer.
But that doesn't mean people can't attempt to write a short novel (50K words, or more) for November.
But how will you know if you've "won"?
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) died in 2024. It had a good run. The website finally died this past summer.
But that doesn't mean people can't attempt to write a short novel (50K words, or more) for November.
But how will you know if you've "won"?
House Speaker says “Let them starve!”
Add another victim of the GOP House refusal to release the Epstein files - SNAP!
Letting millions of Americans starve? A GOP negotiation tactic to force an end to the shutdown.
Jesus would be livid! But those pseudo GOP Christians say “Starve peasants!”
Add another victim of the GOP House refusal to release the Epstein files - SNAP!
Letting millions of Americans starve? A GOP negotiation tactic to force an end to the shutdown.
Jesus would be livid! But those pseudo GOP Christians say “Starve peasants!”
October 31, 2025 at 1:57 AM
House Speaker says “Let them starve!”
Add another victim of the GOP House refusal to release the Epstein files - SNAP!
Letting millions of Americans starve? A GOP negotiation tactic to force an end to the shutdown.
Jesus would be livid! But those pseudo GOP Christians say “Starve peasants!”
Add another victim of the GOP House refusal to release the Epstein files - SNAP!
Letting millions of Americans starve? A GOP negotiation tactic to force an end to the shutdown.
Jesus would be livid! But those pseudo GOP Christians say “Starve peasants!”