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“‘We will each write a ghost story,’ said Lord Byron; and his proposition was acceded to. There were four of us.” – Mary Shelley, in the introduction to Frankenstein. - - Wow, Mary! Wow. Dr. Frankenstein and his monster. I can’t imagine anything more chilling. In fact, it’s so chilling that I think we should probably call off the rest of the storytelling contest right now. I don’t even need …

I’ve been playing with Obsidian and it’s plugins for things like Micro.Blog and Nostr. Trying to get myself posting thoughts and yet still avoiding the doom scrolls.

Metadata Author: [[Thea Lim]] Full Title: The Collapse of Self-Worth in the Digital Age Category: #articles Summary: In the digital age, artists often struggle to find intrinsic value in their work as it becomes reduced to market metrics and external validation. This shift leads to a loss of self-worth, as creators must constantly measure their success against social media popularity and sales figures. Ultimately, the personal and artistic essence of …

It has been a hot minute since I had some knitting and ink palettes to show you. This week I’m working on a delightful chicken that’s made of bits and bobs of all the colors of the rainbow. I decided to pull a few of the colors together. I like to call this autumn rainbow. Robert Oster Astorquiza Rot Sailor Jentle Peche Pen BBS #218 – Spicy Lobster Yoseka Origin …

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Scientific American magazine recently endorsed Kamala Harris for President, and I agree. I am shocked that roughly half of U.S. voters are going to cast their ballots for an admitted serial rapist who ATTEMPTED THE VIOLENT OVERTHROW OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. (I am going to repeat this disqualifying fact throughout this essay because it doesn’t seem to be sinking into the American voters’ psyche.) Trump is also a convicted felon, …

Selection: Blue Robe https://londonjazzcollector.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/uncle-funkenstein_blue-robe_together-again_lexie-label-jazzman_ljc.mp3 . . . Track List A1 Uncle Funkenstein 8:36A2 Uncle Funkenstein (Pt. II) 5:43B1 Uncle Funkenstein (Cont.) 14:35C1 Together Again 9:00C2 Blue Robe 8:10D1 Where Does Life Come From? 3:06D2 Rock My Cradle 3:49D3 Third Bosinova 4:50D4 500 Finished 3:17 Artists: Uncle Funkenstein, 1980s “soul jazz” group from Indianapolis, Indiana Russell Webster, flute, tenor sax, vocals, leader; James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Larry Ridley, bass; Alonzo …

Still on the quest of separating server things from client things, in small steps. I think we're down to just one issue, the item a Bot might be holding. We discuss refactoring vs rewriting.

Mobile devices? They’re everywhere. People are glued to their mobile screens way more than their tablets or desktops. And to a UX designer, this should signal the importance of adopting a mobile-first design approach. Wondering why? Because if you design for mobile first, you’re creating a smooth experience for the majority of users. And that will help you reach more people and bring in higher user engagement. In this blog, …

Some friends of the newsletter at Demco made my book truck dreams come true and shipped me this yellow beauty. Inspired by the librarians at my local branch who give their book trucks names like “Shelvis Presley” and “Trolley Parton,” I’ve decided my new truck needs a name. You can cast your vote in today’s newsletter.

The pieces I did for the last Swim On zine, which you can still support! It was such a tough decision to stop Swim On after this but it’s gotten so much bigger than I ever expected and I just don’t have enough time anymore to put into it. I may come back to it at some point, but for now 10 volumes was a good place to say goodbye!

A few basic rules for buying and using computers can save anyone significant amounts of money and produce the confidence required to try new things with computers.

When Gela Nathaniel proposes the idea of a new Multimedia Arts Masters Degree program to the Royal Hastings college of the University of London, little does she know exactly how much chaos she’s inviting both into her life and to the campus. Her six candidates have all been hand selected for the year-long pilot course,…

Anyone familiar with his work knows that Richard Seymour is extraordinary. Not only startlingly prolific, he is the kind of thinker who leaves no topic unexamined—it is no exaggeration to say he is among Britain’s leading public intellectuals working today. I have had the blessing of a front row seat to Richard’s thinking for more than a decade now (since we met in 2013, we have been in constant, daily …

A mobile driver’s license (often called an mDL) is a version of your ID that you keep on your phone instead of in your pocket. In theory, it would work wherever your regular ID works—TSA, liquor stores, to pick up a prescription, or to get into a bar. This sounds simple enough, and might even be appealing—especially if you’ve ever forgotten or lost your wallet. But there are a few …