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Wet and moody bicycle riding
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A wet gravel road winds its way through a lush green valley, mists hanging in the air.
Pedaled 165 miles on Saturday and Sunday with my camping gear. It was very rainy and quite cold (45ish F) so fortitude was paramount but I persevered and overall enjoyed myself minus a few shivering low points.
mcmjolnir
Type 2 fun!
I intended to ride 65ish miles Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (today), @mcmjolnir but after 48 hours of mostly non-stop rain the gravel roads I was following were turning to soup and I opted to bail on my type II fun session last evening. I had an exit route planned but it was 50+ miles of tarmac, still in the rain, and with a soul-sucking headwind, so the type II fun continued right up until 9:30pm last night. A textbook definition of type II this weekend for sure!
Super jealous, these are my absolute favorite condition to backpack/camp/hike in (unless there's lightning)! SO GREEN, too.
Memorial
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Color snapshot of a woman holding a white Corningware baking dish with its cornflower decoration on it; she's wearing white shorts and below the leg of the shorts, the same design is visible as a blue tattooo on her leg.
source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin...
"My Grandmother made me her AMAZING banana pudding in this exact old Corningware dish a million times growing up. For birthdays, holidays, just because days and any time I asked for it - this dish would be waiting for me filled with the best banana pudding in the world."
"My Grandmother made me her AMAZING banana pudding in this exact old Corningware dish a million times growing up. For birthdays, holidays, just because days and any time I asked for it - this dish would be waiting for me filled with the best banana pudding in the world."
this is delightful.
my mom had a whole set of these when i was growing up so the moment i see that blue motif anywhere i can almost smell the casserole of whatever weeknight it is, haha
my mom had a whole set of these when i was growing up so the moment i see that blue motif anywhere i can almost smell the casserole of whatever weeknight it is, haha
My mother has some small ones of these they still use for soup bowls. Maybe a larger one, too.
Somewhere recently I saw you could buy a tshirt with this on it.
Somewhere recently I saw you could buy a tshirt with this on it.
There was a time when owning one of the little Corningware teapots defined my home sense.
"Dreams and Hallucinations" - Photography and Design masters final project exhibition
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This has been one of the most stressful experiences of my life. But, I'm very happy with the result.
I'll post a few more detail shots of the exhibit. It consists of six risography poster prints, two big-ass vinyl prints, a video and a zine.
Here's the artist statement:
Humans dream. AI hallucinates.
For two decades I’ve enjoyed the benefits of being a white man in tech. Worldwide economic downturns seemed to glance off my career. During the 2008 financial crisis, people were still building websites. During Covid, SaaS products boomed as companies reached for IPO. My privilege appeared to be impermeable.
With the proliferation of AI, tech companies are gambling on the unproven potential of a digital workforce. Dreams and Hallucinations examines the question, “I guess I could quit coding but what else do I do if not that?” This quote has echoed throughout the online forums and discussion groups as my demographic reckons with our weakening professional value. Do I embrace the rapidly changing landscape, trading my dreams and aspirations for dreams and AI hallucinations? Or do I use my privilege to explore other options?
In a series of six sarcastic posters, photographs are combined to compare the traditional corporate headshot with a profession considered to be “AI-proof”, showing the character pondering options he has seen as plan B vs plan A. The posters are placed in the barrios of Poblenou and Eixample, areas with a high population of tech professionals. Risography is used to produce each poster; a technology invented for corporate reproduction now used for niche artistic printing. The posters are paired with a booklet exploring a conversation about career and white privilege with Claude Code.
This has been one of the most stressful experiences of my life. But, I'm very happy with the result.
I'll post a few more detail shots of the exhibit. It consists of six risography poster prints, two big-ass vinyl prints, a video and a zine.
Here's the artist statement:
Humans dream. AI hallucinates.
For two decades I’ve enjoyed the benefits of being a white man in tech. Worldwide economic downturns seemed to glance off my career. During the 2008 financial crisis, people were still building websites. During Covid, SaaS products boomed as companies reached for IPO. My privilege appeared to be impermeable.
With the proliferation of AI, tech companies are gambling on the unproven potential of a digital workforce. Dreams and Hallucinations examines the question, “I guess I could quit coding but what else do I do if not that?” This quote has echoed throughout the online forums and discussion groups as my demographic reckons with our weakening professional value. Do I embrace the rapidly changing landscape, trading my dreams and aspirations for dreams and AI hallucinations? Or do I use my privilege to explore other options?
In a series of six sarcastic posters, photographs are combined to compare the traditional corporate headshot with a profession considered to be “AI-proof”, showing the character pondering options he has seen as plan B vs plan A. The posters are placed in the barrios of Poblenou and Eixample, areas with a high population of tech professionals. Risography is used to produce each poster; a technology invented for corporate reproduction now used for niche artistic printing. The posters are paired with a booklet exploring a conversation about career and white privilege with Claude Code.
This is incredible. I hope for our sake that it all turns out to be nothing, but I hope for your sake that you continue in art!
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Martin, a Terrier
Jon Stewart compliments my bandmates.
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We’ve been playing Asbury Undergound for maybe 10 years now. This year we played a set just before a long time friend Rick Barry who’s new project, Church and State TM, happens to have Jon Stewart as their, functional if not impressive, drummer. After our set I went back to the green room to put my trombone away and a man, whom I’ve respected for years, reached out and shook my hand and said “You guys were fucking awesome!” So I’ve got that going for me…
What a nice experience
I definitely read that in his voice.
Amazing!
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Image macro of a double-exposure of a cow standing in the surf, apparently in a reflective mood. White sans-serif text says: "I can't go the rest of my life asking if it's AI or not"
I can.
One of the things that takes the sting off for me is putting the questions, "Why am I asked to care about this?" and "Do I care about this?" in front of the "Is this AI?" question. So often first two answers are enough that I never make it to the third question.
PHOOEY, I say!
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Scrooge McDuck looks out a window at writing on the wall below: "PHOOEY ON PINCHPENNY SCROOGE AND HIS TIGHTWAD BILLIONAIRE BUDDIES"
I want this as a lawn sign.
Famous for paying his nephew 6¢/ hr
spectacles goals
"Dreams and Hallucinations" - Riso prints
Back on my bullshit
Yes, I would.
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awesome idea but unfortunately AI. are we even calling that out on this site anymore? been seeing folks post obviously AI images with a ton of likes in popular so are we all ok with that now?
@maztik8r No, not all OK.
It is down to the individual to choose to post AI and down to the individual to like.
The problem I have is deciphering. AI or not AI? I often can't tell.
Often I can though and I don't like it.
I can see that AI will have some actual positives for certain applications but, presently, will consume way too much scarce resources, for some meagre positives, plus truck loads of crap.
It is down to the individual to choose to post AI and down to the individual to like.
The problem I have is deciphering. AI or not AI? I often can't tell.
Often I can though and I don't like it.
I can see that AI will have some actual positives for certain applications but, presently, will consume way too much scarce resources, for some meagre positives, plus truck loads of crap.
@maztik8r earnest question: how do you know it's AI generated? I want to become better informed.
#Mel and Carl
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A black and white photo of Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner, possibly in their 70s, embracing tenderly.
Photo by Robert Trachtenberg
🖤🖤
Out of the Oven at Chez Wells
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Shepherds pie on a stove top
Lamb shepherd's pie with a ton of veg.
Second shepherd's pie I've ever made. Last one I made was when my dad was dying. It was amazing. We invited the visiting nurse to help herself. She loved it. I told her to take the rest home to her family and she didn't say another word and grabbed the pan.
Fun fact: this has dairy and gluten, so the whole is going in my belly. Just not tonight.
Second shepherd's pie I've ever made. Last one I made was when my dad was dying. It was amazing. We invited the visiting nurse to help herself. She loved it. I told her to take the rest home to her family and she didn't say another word and grabbed the pan.
Fun fact: this has dairy and gluten, so the whole is going in my belly. Just not tonight.
cat surveillance + accidental selfie
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phone pic of two large eyed cats in a basement window of a brick apartment building, looking straight at the camera. the cat on the left is grey striped and smaller; the cat on the right is orange and round-faced. behind them are closed blinds. a desolate assed yard and the reflection of the photographer, an even more desolate assed human, can be seen
two new windows creepers in my building this evening, making *serious* eye contact, plus some asshole in a patagonia cap
iPhone 14 Pro Max | cropped in photos app
iPhone 14 Pro Max | cropped in photos app
Great shot!
Meanwhile the homeowner is inside looking out. Nice image, reflections and shadows, the full picture.
This picture is fantastic! I especially like the way the reflection is doubled by the glass and split by the blinds.
Got Laid Off
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My previous prep was prophetic (or maybe I'm too adhd or autistic and the pattern recognition was off the charts).
Maybe I'll write something about it in the near future here https://sometimes.email but email only, no web archives, no rss. Doing ok but no idea what I'm going to do next.
Maybe I'll write something about it in the near future here https://sometimes.email but email only, no web archives, no rss. Doing ok but no idea what I'm going to do next.
/notliked. I wish you some rest, healing , and new adventures soon!
Sending you luck with figuring out whatever that next thing is.
No idea what's next is a common place to be these days. And yes, write the thing.
Dreams and Hallucinations - Circuit board as data center aerial photograph
"Dreams and Hallucinations" - Zine
Mel Brooks Just Turned 100
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instant mood lift <3
The best part of this clip is watching Cleavon Little try not to laugh.
@tweedlydo and I quote this scene all the time
Flora watercolors by Hilma af Klint
When Things Were Rotten
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Television cast photo of a Robin Hood parody
In 1975 Mel Brooks' "When Things Were Rotten" brought his freewheeling style to television. America wasn't ready and the constraints put on him by the network didn't really help him.
Quickly cancelled but to a kid who wasn't allowed to watch his films, it was a lifeline and a hint of what was to come
#Mel
Quickly cancelled but to a kid who wasn't allowed to watch his films, it was a lifeline and a hint of what was to come
#Mel
TIL that this existed 😮
Gentlemen, hold your tongues!
I remember watching this! My dad was a huge Mel Brooks fan and even though he wasn't into medieval period stories he watched it with us kids because it was a Mel Brooks joint therefore it was must-see TV.
whip of the week
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Three people in a white flying-saucer-shaped boat floating down a river. One is fishing.
@bezt TIL - thanx!
Also: that bbq bubble tho
Also: that bbq bubble tho
Was certain this was AI. Thanks for the link
Son of a bitch!
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animated gif from the film 'spaceballs' showing daphne zuniga using the bolt action on her laser rifle and exclaiming 'son of a bitch!'
I'm pretty sure I've told this story around these parts before...
When I moved to MV in 2001 I lived for a few months at the home of my boss and his wife, who happened to be the sister of Daphne seen above. A few weeks after I arrived I was coming in from the outdoor shower wrapped in a towel and there in the kitchen of the house was Princess Vespa. She was super nice. 😊
When I moved to MV in 2001 I lived for a few months at the home of my boss and his wife, who happened to be the sister of Daphne seen above. A few weeks after I arrived I was coming in from the outdoor shower wrapped in a towel and there in the kitchen of the house was Princess Vespa. She was super nice. 😊
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iiit's aaaliiiiiiiiiivvve!!!
name a more iconic duo
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diptych of black and white photos: two young boys sitting adjacent to one annother outdoors on a grassy hill, both curly haired. one is wearing a vest and bow tie, with a pin that says "ring security"; the other is wearing a palm tree patterned button-down shirt. in the top photo the two boys are leaning in, looking at something one boy is holding. in the lower photo, both are looking at the camera, with one pointing out of frame and the other holding a round object over his eye
my youngest brother's wedding was last weekend, indeed a familial stressfest on all ends, but also lovely in a few fleeting moments.
both of my younger brothers have sons, born only about a month apart, who never got to meet each other until that weekend. they were hamming it up the whole time and i was there to delight in it.
fujifilm x100f | acros | ISO 1250
cropped in iPadOS photos; edited in pixelmator
both of my younger brothers have sons, born only about a month apart, who never got to meet each other until that weekend. they were hamming it up the whole time and i was there to delight in it.
fujifilm x100f | acros | ISO 1250
cropped in iPadOS photos; edited in pixelmator
These are excellent portraits!
Love to know where on earth there are mansard roofs like that. Got to be a university campus ...
@nikkuneko It is times like these that start to make the stress, of all the other times, just a bit more bearable.
My children and grandchildren bring me joy that I did not expect when I was smashing away down the salt mine.
My children and grandchildren bring me joy that I did not expect when I was smashing away down the salt mine.
technically true
DON'T
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woman placing a floppy in an office copier
wildly, i know the source for this one, thanks to "best of the worst":
https://www.youtube.com/watch...
(this moment from ~6:30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch...
(this moment from ~6:30)
@nikkuneko That was incredible
@nikkuneko @snarkout that sounds like something MF Doom either did or should have sampled
oy
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the lord jehovah has given unto you these fifteen… [drops one]… oy.
happy birthday mel!
Happy Birthday!!
Here's to many more.
Here's to many more.
I always wondered what the other 5 Commandments were.
To toast!
europa/io
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Two planetoids flying in the same ecliptic plane are dwarfed by Jupiter’s Great Red Spot - a massive, swirling, eye-shaped, ochre storm above the huge planet’s horizontally-cloud-striped surface.
captured by Cassini: https://www.tumblr.com/curatoro...
We live in the most extraordinary times, and we're wasting it.
"NEEEYOOOOOWWWWWW!!!"
Hi there !
