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your fuzzy warbles
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Cover of 1920s magazine Radio Craft showing a tuxedoed man playing a new instrument called the Marimbalite by shining handheld flashlights at two arrays of glass bulbs or sensors arranged before him as if they were the white and black keys of a piano keyboard. His facial expression is one of smug superiority.
i would love to play the f*ck out of this thing - and it would likely be completely unplayable.
god bless hugo gernsback.
image from an extremely long, intriguing, chewy, and rather messy treatise by Bruce Sterling on how AI is evolving (currently) like music has evolved: https://bruces.medium.com/whatever...
god bless hugo gernsback.
image from an extremely long, intriguing, chewy, and rather messy treatise by Bruce Sterling on how AI is evolving (currently) like music has evolved: https://bruces.medium.com/whatever...
moon phases (for the first 50)
today’s global affairs metaphor
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animation loop of a hammer pounding a marching
line of flathead nails poorly into a hard surface, repeatedly bending them instead. nails and hammer are teal against a black background.
line of flathead nails poorly into a hard surface, repeatedly bending them instead. nails and hammer are teal against a black background.
omw
Curves
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A black 1950s car fueling up at an orange and yellow gas pump under a concrete canopy in a curved, mid-century, minimalist design.
Prague, 1956. Gas station designed by architect Josef Gočár
Photo: Frank Scherschel (1907 - 1981)
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Photo: Frank Scherschel (1907 - 1981)
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Nostalgic poor food
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A bowl of baked beans and corn sits on a colorful glass cutting board on my kitchen counter. In the corner are the handle of a brayer and a print I’m working on right now.
Beans-and-corn.
When I was a kid this was one of the least expensive ways my parents found to get big bowls of complete protein to three kids.
My dad would get cheapo baked beans and add frozen corn and then add ketchup and mustard and barbecue sauce and brown sugar. I used Busch’s instead (ROLLLL that beautiful bean footage), but still ended up adding a little bbq sauce.
It was filling and hot and delicious and the corn adds both sweetness and more texture than just the smooshy beans on their own.
Even my kid who doesn’t like baked beans not only liked it, but spent a bunch of time talking about how much he liked it, so that’s kind of fun.
When I was a kid this was one of the least expensive ways my parents found to get big bowls of complete protein to three kids.
My dad would get cheapo baked beans and add frozen corn and then add ketchup and mustard and barbecue sauce and brown sugar. I used Busch’s instead (ROLLLL that beautiful bean footage), but still ended up adding a little bbq sauce.
It was filling and hot and delicious and the corn adds both sweetness and more texture than just the smooshy beans on their own.
Even my kid who doesn’t like baked beans not only liked it, but spent a bunch of time talking about how much he liked it, so that’s kind of fun.
My version of this uses the frozen corn that has other veggies in it like bell peppers and onions (*not* peas & carrots) , often called something like "Southwestern" depending on the brand, mayhap you'd like that as well?
(Sometimes I add some cumin & chili powder for an "instant chili" if you will.) Then if you have leftovers throw an egg on in the morning and/or put some in a tortilla for insta-burrito.
(Sometimes I add some cumin & chili powder for an "instant chili" if you will.) Then if you have leftovers throw an egg on in the morning and/or put some in a tortilla for insta-burrito.
@williwaw that all sounds good! Tonight it was mostly just for nostalgia’s sake, and m’lovely wife doesn’t love beans, so the fact that she’s out of town is the only reason I was happy to make it this evening’s entree, so prolly won’t riff on it much moving forward. 😂
That said, I DO love bean tacos/burritos!!
That said, I DO love bean tacos/burritos!!
In these parts, that's called succotash.
Ottoman data viz
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This image is the cover of an issue of "Cerîde-i Adliyye" (The Justice Gazette), published by the Ministry of Justice in Turkey in 1926. The publication dates back to the Ottoman era and continued into the early years of the Turkish Republic. The image represents a sophisticated use of data visualization techniques, which were quite advanced for the time.
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I will protect these corn flakes with my life.
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Michael Caine with a gun and a grocery bag with a box of corn flakes.
Michael Caine finally finds out who pissed in his corn flakes.
@dreyfusslugado ++
Fair point
ready for adventure
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ET figure from Atari game
Brad Dourif
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Actor Brad Dourif looking like a child with intense eyes.
Bradley. Bradalicious. The Bradster. Hazel Motes. Piter DeVries. Bradatronic. Braaa-aaad boy.
Butthole Surfers - Jet Fighter (Official Video)
senate interns
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a comic cell with people in a cave captioned "They find themselves in a huge cellar with the horny men...."
Afroman - Lemon Pound Cake (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
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The Adams County Sheriff's office is suing Afroman because they're butthurt about this.
Testimony from the plaintiff regarding the "problem" that gave rise to the lawsuit: https://m.youtube.com/shorts...
The raid in question: https://defector.com/lets-cat...
If you're late to his party, here's one of Afroman's better tracks (NSFW): https://www.youtube.com/watch...
Testimony from the plaintiff regarding the "problem" that gave rise to the lawsuit: https://m.youtube.com/shorts...
The raid in question: https://defector.com/lets-cat...
If you're late to his party, here's one of Afroman's better tracks (NSFW): https://www.youtube.com/watch...
Update: Afroman won
@artwells TIL! https://www.billboard.com/pro...
He comes across as a pretty regular humble guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch...
✨
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Screenshot of Kagi translate from English to LinkedIn Speak
English:
My penis is stuck in the copier.
LinkedIn Speak:
I’m currently navigating a high-friction physical integration challenge with our document reproduction hardware. It’s a painful reminder of the importance of workplace safety and operational alignment. Grateful for the support of the HR and maintenance teams as we work toward a swift resolution. #WorkplaceSafety #OperationalExcellence #LessonsLearned
English:
My penis is stuck in the copier.
LinkedIn Speak:
I’m currently navigating a high-friction physical integration challenge with our document reproduction hardware. It’s a painful reminder of the importance of workplace safety and operational alignment. Grateful for the support of the HR and maintenance teams as we work toward a swift resolution. #WorkplaceSafety #OperationalExcellence #LessonsLearned
hah, i just screenshot one of these yesterday to share and then totally forgot to post. i'll have to go back for mine in a bit
Sounds like a conflict between hardware and software. Usually caused by a controller using an inappropriate port.
SOP is to apply a permanent fix by KILLing the offender and sealing the port. Side benefit is usually a reduction in attack surface in future penetration testing.
SOP is to apply a permanent fix by KILLing the offender and sealing the port. Side benefit is usually a reduction in attack surface in future penetration testing.
My lips are frozen to my boss's ass.
I am deeply committed to fostering a strong, synergetic relationship with leadership and am fully aligned with my manager's vision to drive organizational success.
I am deeply committed to fostering a strong, synergetic relationship with leadership and am fully aligned with my manager's vision to drive organizational success.
long weekend selfie
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black and white image of a tired-assed middle-aged mostly-caucasian hipster doofus taking a selfie in a motorcycle side mirror. he is wearing a flannel shirt, windsor frame eyesglasses, and a stocking cap
spent the weekend checking in on my parents after their town was hit by (positively massive) hail and a tornado.
i was so relieved to discover that they were left mostly untouched when neighbors had totaled cars, broken windshields, broken roofs. hail did end up piercing their roof in one spot, but thankfully no water got through.
the hail did do some damage to my dad’s gigantic truck, which is a bit of a point of contention. he hasn’t been able to walk well since his stroke last year, let alone drive, and yet he keeps holding on to that truck. i want him to have a rehabilitation goal to work toward, but watching it rust in the driveway while they continue to pay insurance on it seems like such a waste. same with his motorcycle, the mirror of which you can see here.
since i didn’t have broken glass to clean up or windows to board up, i was able to do some cleaning for my mom, who is really overworked right now. there’s a balancing act between letting her cede enough control to be able to do things for her, keeping her easily-bruised pride intact, and keeping my cool with her distractability and avoidance dances. it’s slow work getting there, one piece at a time, but we are building to something.
i’m in a quiet place in my own life at the moment, but i know i need to take a lesson from my interactions with my mom - stop avoiding things, stop being too proud to ask for help. it’s time to unpack some tasks for myself so i can do better for them as they need more help.
anywho, that’s-a-me, that’s where i am. maybe next time you’ll get some pics of my still-intact lego creations i unearthed in their attic instead of my wrinkled-assed mug.
i was so relieved to discover that they were left mostly untouched when neighbors had totaled cars, broken windshields, broken roofs. hail did end up piercing their roof in one spot, but thankfully no water got through.
the hail did do some damage to my dad’s gigantic truck, which is a bit of a point of contention. he hasn’t been able to walk well since his stroke last year, let alone drive, and yet he keeps holding on to that truck. i want him to have a rehabilitation goal to work toward, but watching it rust in the driveway while they continue to pay insurance on it seems like such a waste. same with his motorcycle, the mirror of which you can see here.
since i didn’t have broken glass to clean up or windows to board up, i was able to do some cleaning for my mom, who is really overworked right now. there’s a balancing act between letting her cede enough control to be able to do things for her, keeping her easily-bruised pride intact, and keeping my cool with her distractability and avoidance dances. it’s slow work getting there, one piece at a time, but we are building to something.
i’m in a quiet place in my own life at the moment, but i know i need to take a lesson from my interactions with my mom - stop avoiding things, stop being too proud to ask for help. it’s time to unpack some tasks for myself so i can do better for them as they need more help.
anywho, that’s-a-me, that’s where i am. maybe next time you’ll get some pics of my still-intact lego creations i unearthed in their attic instead of my wrinkled-assed mug.
Los Angeles
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A vast grid of streetlights fills the Los Angeles basin. Airplanes approaching LAX are visible low on the horizon. Griffith observatory is on the left side of the picture.
March 17, 2026. Looking roughly southeast from the Griffith observatory.
me
I can see why this place is popular
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A picture of the Griffith observatory about 50 minutes after sunset. The front of the building is lit by car headlights and many people are visible.
Griffith Observatory. March 17, 2026. First time visiting. Temp was about 85F.
I used to bike up there every so often and walk around the promenade on the front side of the building. I *adore* the Observatory.
A peoples palace of science. Beautiful
There was a series of Big Letter postcards I didn't buy there in the 90s that I still regret. Otherwise , no notes ans try to work in a visit on the rare occasion I get to LA
Our view from the Griffith
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The skyline of downtown Los Angeles, seen at night from the Griffith Observatory, with the back of a person's head in the foreground.
Inspired by the earlier posts from @ang ( https://mltshp.com/p/1RMCM ), I just wanted to share my take on the view from the Griffith Observatory. We were visiting our daughter in LA in January, and had an evening off before our flight home, and I'd always wanted to see the view from here at night, after seeing and admiring it in countless movies over the years. Unfortunately, that meant (to me) that there really was no un-examined angle to get good shots, just 'my own' shots. I'm particularly fond of this one of downtown LA, with my wife's lovely hair in the foreground.
It truly is a stunning vista, and though I have many unkind things to say about my years in LA, there are also many unforgettable memories, and this view is one of them. Your wife's hair only elevates the imagery.
just had to finesse some verbage
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screenshot of a translate panel from kagi. on the left is the common rhyme "boss makes a dollar / i make a dime / that's why i poop / on company time". to the right, the translator panel, set to "linkedin speak" has output the text "the CEO generates significant shareholder value whie i focus on incremental personal growth. this is why i priortize strategic wellness breaks during core business hours to optimize my long-term professional sustainability/ #WorkLifeBalance #CorporateCulture #Efficiency"
via kagi's translate option for "linkedin speak":
https://translate.kagi.com/
haven't really used kagi's service much; honestly couldn't tell you if a "paid search" is worth it compared to free options (especially given my salary) but this amused me.
https://translate.kagi.com/
haven't really used kagi's service much; honestly couldn't tell you if a "paid search" is worth it compared to free options (especially given my salary) but this amused me.
Name that song:
Rise and grind! ☀️
The hustle doesn't stop until the mission is accomplished and we can pivot back to our home base.
It’s all about that 24/7 grind, day in and day out. 📈
We’re pushing through the night, fueled by passion (and maybe a little rum), staying laser-focused on the goal. 🥃
(The grind continues until we hit our KPIs.)
Scaling our banana inventory until the morning stand-up. 🍌
(The grind continues until we hit our KPIs.)
Shoutout to the Project Manager—let’s get these deliverables tracked and accounted for!
(The grind continues until we hit our KPIs.)
Let’s talk about high-impact growth: 6-foot, 7-foot, 8-foot bunches! 🚀
(The grind continues until we hit our KPIs.)
etc etc
Rise and grind! ☀️
The hustle doesn't stop until the mission is accomplished and we can pivot back to our home base.
It’s all about that 24/7 grind, day in and day out. 📈
We’re pushing through the night, fueled by passion (and maybe a little rum), staying laser-focused on the goal. 🥃
(The grind continues until we hit our KPIs.)
Scaling our banana inventory until the morning stand-up. 🍌
(The grind continues until we hit our KPIs.)
Shoutout to the Project Manager—let’s get these deliverables tracked and accounted for!
(The grind continues until we hit our KPIs.)
Let’s talk about high-impact growth: 6-foot, 7-foot, 8-foot bunches! 🚀
(The grind continues until we hit our KPIs.)
etc etc
@otaman LOL it took me WAY too long to latch onto this even with the 🍌emoji right there
A+ for scaling the 🍌inventory
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A vintage advertisement shows a toy monkey wearing a checked shirt and overalls, playing a guitar. Text reads, "Plays Guitar, Moves Legs, $1.69. Budget Model 89¢."
god bless the “i voted” sticker commission for finally unleashing the chaos energy
do you even know what "allegro" fucking means, janice?
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a cat puts its paw on the hand of a woman playing a piano
"anyway, here's wonderw..."
"anyway, here's Joplin's 'The Entert-"
Steven Universe vs Hitler
unfinished cable car station, armenia
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A bulky cement tower festooned with stairways, platforms and girders
Monument Valley
@lamnatos 💯
There are a number of structures like this in and around Tarapoto, Peru. One on the south side of town that is quite epic and, since being abandoned due to multiple failed construction inspections has become a squat with carpenters and masons continuing work in the hopes that one day they will be able to take legal ownership... and get the Peruvian equivalent of a CoO... on a 9 story modern day ruin; https://maps.app.goo.gl/SHNEuNqL...
Slice Of Pallasite Meteorite
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A slice of a rare meteorite type, Pallasite. Metal matrix with Olivine inclusions. Black metal surrounds yellowish crystal pieces, looks like the material polishes well.
A slice of the Esquel pallasite, clearly showing the large olivine crystals suspended in the metal matrix.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
my god stars are full of it
Tove Jansson's The Hobbit
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A book cover, "Bilbo: En Hobbits Äventyr", showing an axe- and shield-bearing, nightcap-wearing Bilbo in pen and ink wash. Behind him is a mountain with torch-bearing mountain figures at its base; above the mountain, flying in front of a misty moon, is Smaug.
YESS! i've always wanted a copy of this one
https://mltshp.com/p/JC9Y
https://mltshp.com/p/JC9Y
Saved to https://mltshp.com/moomin
they didn't say but I don't think it's Magritte
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four tobacco pipes are around a speakerphone, and they are saying:
Hello, is Danny Boy there?
a guy on the phone in the bottom panel is saying:
Could I ask who's calling?
Hello, is Danny Boy there?
a guy on the phone in the bottom panel is saying:
Could I ask who's calling?
booo
You think that’s nuts, did you hear about the time Glen accidentally sent an email to himself?
From: Glen
To: Glen
From: Glen
To: Glen
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