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Blenster Ⓥ

2 years

Sometimes I like to slide into a friend's DMs to send them an encouraging note and to remind them that their hard work is seen and appreciated. Every once in awhile I slide into a strangers DMs to do this as well but that comes with some caveats.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

A lot of folks are just learning about Tulsa on the 100 year anniversary of the destruction of "Black Wall St." It wasn't just Tulsa. It wasn't just the south. It wasn't just a century ago. The more you learn the angrier you will be; these unanswered injustices are too many.

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@blenster

4 years

True story: the company that makes Roombas had to adapt their repair process as people didn't want to exchange it for another -- they wanted to get their own unit fixed and returned because they had formed emotional attachments to them.

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4 years

Humans in sci-fi: Stupid artificial beings LOL. They don't have FEELINGS, so you can treat them like SHIT Humans in real life: I put googly eyes on my toaster. His name is James now, and I will protect him with my LIFE

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

I mean fair point:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

Just verbally accepted an offer! I'll have real health insurance and 401k matching and other actual job perks soon. :-)

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

Just got laid off. Lovely. Anybody hiring?

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

October 12, 1979 a book was published: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. We learned what a Hoopy Frood is and how important it is to know where your towel is. We also learned the meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything. That was 42 years ago today!

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

4 years

Apparently someone took a photo of me when I had to break quarantine and helped a friend do some grocery shopping:

From the Louisville community on Reddit: Which one of you magnificent bastards did this?

Posted by [Deleted Account] - 125 votes and 25 comments

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

They don't teach us this in school and if you're white your parents have no incentive to teach these, but if you're a Black American your parents may have taught you these stories, and more, to warn you about the society you're in.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

5 years

Did you know it's totally cool for guys to compliment each other? It's true! Doesn't make us "less manly" or harm us in any way. You're looking handsome today. Nice shirt! I really like your watch. Where'd you get those amazing glasses? Spread kindness; we all need it.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

Another note: this map is incomplete; not all events are acknowledged. There were pogroms and freedman's villages that simply "vanished" and too many smaller events to catalog; we'd be here for days listing those.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

One of my computer graphics instructors had a power switch for the room and he'd use it once or twice a month to instill within us the habit of auto-saving as necessary:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

Also: for the record I know about most of this because I listen to Black women. I highly recommend you do so as well.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

Seems accurate:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

To warn you that those slogans about the American Dream and pulling yourself up didn't apply to you; you best be careful if you get too much success.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

Found out that I was blocked by someone I respect; so what do I do? NOTHING. There's no action I can take that will cause her to unblock me that's not potentially or actively problematic. Sometimes you take the L and move on. Happens to us all.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

Growing up in a knife shop handling swords more often than most; this is accurate and man am I sick of having to tell certain kinds of dudes this:

Victor Fernando R. Ocampo

@VictorOcampo

3 years

I stumbled upon this while researching a story: There's a popular misconception that swords were historically too heavy for women or small men to lift. Thus this comparison chart was created based on the actual weight of swords in the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, UK.

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4 years

"Why do you know so much about racism and Black History in the US?" Part of it is because it was my responsibility to teach my son's, including my oldest, about the ways of the world they find themselves in. #BlackLivesMatter

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

My fellow dudes; let's talk about having an abuser in our midst and just not knowing about it: 🧵

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There have been people in infosec outed as horrible people who I only had positive experiences with because I’m older, established, and high profile. There are people who have been awful or overtly creepy to me whom my male friends always had positive experiences with.

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2 years

I'm turning 45 today and if I could ask a small favor for my birthday present please tell someone you appreciate them (not me though). If you feel comfortable doing so post in this thread about it as well. #MakeKindnessNormal

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

1 year

Some men learn that women want to "feel safe" around us and take that as "women want a beefy special forces type" and don't realize they just don't want to feel like we might hurt them someday.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

6 years

@loccdawgg @GisEloquent I once read that they ball up on them and then increase the heat inside the ball to "cook" the larger insect to death. Hardcore.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

Signing the paperwork today to buy the house I've been renting for 18 years; I'm nervous but it's going smoothly. I appreciate knowing so many of y'all are pulling for me.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

I've been nervously avoiding one of my free repair café projects because it's literally pulling a guy's dead mother's voice off a failing "voice recording" birthday card; his last audio message from her and there's no room to screw that up, you know? But it came out PERFECTLY!!

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

I, uh, I did a thing. Got it used from a friend on a payment plan we're both happy with. I'm excited; I miss camping but I don't miss tents.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

When we talk about how certain racist groups are deeply racist despite their best efforts to hide that fact in public we often get push back from "benefit of the doubt" type moderates. Well here's your smoking gun proof you needed to change your mind:

Mikael Thalen

@MikaelThalen

2 years

Patriot Front had its data leaked. This video sums them up pretty nicely: Camera on: We aren’t Nazis! Camera off: “Seig fucking Heil, let’s fucking go! I can say that now that it’s (the video) over.”

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

Cleaning off a shelf and look what I found:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

4 years

I haven't done this in awhile but I can still mutter "white orange, orange, white green, blue, white blue, green, white brown, brown" from memory:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

Shout out to @RealSexyCyborg for being a source of consistent advocacy for Maker Role Models (like herself) to wear and advocate the use of PPE. Experienced Makers can grow lax with tools because they understand the risks/have experience (or are just being lazy) but new folks...

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

@venikunche Tell them they don't need to compete with the company that's losing you; they need to compete with the other companies trying to gain you.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

Chilling with my oldest getting ready for an epic dinner:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

I need to talk about what happened recently and I want to warn folks up front that not every part of this is going to be comfortable for everyone. It most definitely is not and has not been for me.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

This:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

4 years

Just got the word that my entire team is being put "on temporary leave" for three months. Supposed to still have my job then but yesterday I was supposed to be working through June so who knows what will actually happen. Anyone who was thinking I might be a good hire: say hi!

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

As a reminder: if you meet a Dr., nurse, EMT, firefighter, veteran, or someone else who has dealt with emergency/awful situations PLEASE don't EVER ask them about the "worst thing they've ever seen." I get it; you're curious. But it's really awful to them. Don't do it.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

6 months

Update: I did it:

Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

6 months

I think I'm going to do another First for me: a brand new car. It's scary TBH. I'm so used to being poor the idea is nerve-wracking. But I can do this and it's worth it.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

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It is my great pleasure to introduce y'all to the man who gave me my name, the first person to call me Blenster. Meet my first computer graphics teacher back in highschool Mr Schneider:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

Here's my updated LinkedIn: I'm a Deep Generalist with a very wide range of experience; I have strong communication skills in addition to my broad and deep technical knowledge. I'm perfect for one of those hard-to-fill roles you may have.

Ben Hibben - Louisville, Kentucky, United States | Professional Profile | LinkedIn

Location: Louisville · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Ben Hibben’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.

www.linkedin.com

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 months

Chilling with my oldest son; he cut his fro down but that mustache is coming along wonderfully:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

4 months

If you know what this is we can definitely talk:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

I'm coming for several of y'all:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

5 years

Have I told you all lately that I love you? No? Well my apologies for letting it be so long between reminders. I love you all. Take care of each other please; the world is already a nasty enough place so let's try to make it better, not worse.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

So $DayJob decided that all sick days must now have a Drs note. We have the "cardboard" level insurance plan (it covers almost nothing; I pay cash prices) so this is extra fun. We only get 5 PTO days off anyway so I guess I'm just taking unpaid personal days if I get sick.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 months

Have you ever come across a commercial speaker that has this selector on the back and wondered what it meant and what it does?

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

One day I want to make some these that glow in the correct colors:

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If you know what these are, we are family.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

First: I am absolutely blown away and humbled by the amazing response from y'all. Second: I'm going to update my LinkedIn and polish it a bit and I'll post a link here shortly. Third: I'll try to put into words what it is I do and might do for you/your company. Thank you all.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

5 years

It's my birthday today; if you're at @CircleCityCon stop by the Hardware Hacking Village and learn something from me (soldering, oscilloscope, knife sharpening, etc.) I'd really appreciate the opportunity! :-) Can't think of a better way to spend the day than teaching folks! :-)

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

4 years

Mr Rogers sued racists; being kind is not the same as being passive. It means taking a stand to protect others from predators. For many of us that's part of our jobs already. Be actively kind to others today. Be actively kind for others today, too. #MakeKindnessNormal

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

5 years

Finally cold enough to wear this to work; thanks @metaljulie !!

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

Update: I just bought my house!!

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

Getting ready for the wedding!

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

10 months

She is gone. One of my sisters is with me today. I am once again broken upon the rocks of life but as before I shall endure and I will be okay again. Someday.

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@blenster

2 years

Oh man; the stuff you see in the audio space that just isn't related to how physics works can be so mind boggling:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

5 years

Today I had the sad duty of pallbearer for my friend Tim; I'm taking the rest of the day off from work and I'm going home to process the day. Take care of each other folks; you don't know how long you have left. I love you all.

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@blenster

8 months

I remember DOS. On the Commodore 64.

non aesthetic things

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@blenster

3 years

My alcoholic sister showed up this morning while I was streaming for the con. Then again tonight, obviously drink, demanding her gun back. The one I'm holding onto after her latest suicide attempt. It's been difficult dealing with everything that goes along with her addiction.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

I bought a tray if baklava and I'm going to pretend to be a responsible adult and not eat half of it for dinner tonight:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

4 years

I'm an official distributor! Come get some from me at #shmoocon

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

Bought myself some new shoes; pretty sure it was @GeekMomProjects who tipped me off to these (apologies if I'm remembering wrong):

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

5 years

As I delve into the world of Red Team hardware I keep coming across a lot of really spooky stuff:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

Waiting for my first vaccine dose:

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@blenster

5 years

So... I've been crawling out of medical and other debt after a rough couple of years. I found an amazing deal (saved $4-5k) and did a thing:

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

4 years

As a reminder: if you follow me and I check your profile to see if I want to follow back and I see a transphobic joke I'm going to block you because I don't want that anywhere near my friends. Please be kind to folks.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

3 years

Got my new mask in:

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@blenster

4 years

There's a study about men feeling insecure about women making more $$ than them; why? If I could play in the shop all day and not have to worry about making ends meet I'd be a lot happier. Who wants all that stress? We need to decouple economic output from our sense of worth.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

Update: I am getting absolutely slammed with leads on interesting jobs. Y'all are amazing and I cannot thank you enough. I'm going to start trying to reply and organize all these messages; please bear with me as I do. I haven't even stopped for lunch yet; it's been a busy day!

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@blenster

3 years

Critical Race Theory is a framework for examining legal and societal structures and outcomes such as this example. It's taught in Law School and not middle or high school. If you've heard otherwise you were lied to.

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No lies detected . . .

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

9 months

Bumped into @mzbat and she was kind enough to braid my beard and give me a fantastic button:

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@blenster

2 years

I absolutely *love* to teach people stuff but man did I fall into this trap for so many years:

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@blenster

4 months

Microsoft Teams seems to be sucking extra hard today. Anyone else seeing issues?

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

9 months

I have many, many thoughts on this topic but I'll try to be brief. Some of the best devs spend a lot of time not actively typing. They spend time planning, architecting, and poking holes in their plans. They stare at the wall or do some other activity (like playing a game):

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“one company found that its most talented developers were spending excessive time on noncoding activities such as design sessions or managing interdependencies across teams.” Oh! The horrors! System design is evil!

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

So yesterday was a very interesting day; it started off with some not great news and ended with so much support and encouragement that I am working on a spreadsheet to organize it all. I will be reaching out and thanking as many of you as I can.

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@blenster

3 years

Nice: Thank you all. I'm humbled.

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@blenster

2 years

@TartanLlama I've literally threatened a computer with a hammer before. It crashed the night before a huge project was due on an A/F type class (portfolio project) and cost me several hours of work. It didn't crash again.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

I cannot put into words how good it feels to be able to just go buy ~$100 worth of food for a sick friend and her girlfriend without having to stress about my budget. So freeing. Poverty sucks.

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@blenster

10 months

Taking her to the vet today; she's lost some weight and stopped eating:

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@blenster

10 months

It was a rough weekend; buried her in the family spot for our beloved pets and then did 4 loads of laundry and started cleaning up. I'm sad but not depressed (so far). Wearing a nice Kenneth Cole shirt today:

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@blenster

5 years

As a "friend with a truck" I've helped many folks move; sometimes to a nicer place and sometimes to escape a bad roommate or abusive ex. Today was moving a dead friends stuff into storage until his widow can deal with it. Take care of each other please. Life's too short for hate

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

2 years

Stopped for a selfie while doing my evening walk as I work on getting back into shape; almost 6 miles today.

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@blenster

4 years

Got passed on an opportunity (I believe) mostly because I can't share examples of current work as it's under an NDA. What can I say; I take these agreements seriously.

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Blenster Ⓥ

@blenster

4 years

A subnet mask: (sent to me by @jhart06 )

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@blenster

2 years

Having tweeted about how to deal with abusive folks in our communities I find a couple of dudes have stopped following me and lots more women have joined my followers here. Hey dudes: if you're a fan of data-driven decision making I might be onto something here. :-)

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@blenster

3 years

Stainless steel damascus; stone handle, stainless steel fixtures: (Not for sale) #DarylHibbenKnives

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@blenster

2 years

I'm very guilty of this:

Dani Donovan 🎨 ADHD Comics

@danidonovan

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the ADHD urge to use parenthesis in every sentence (because every thought comes with additional bonus content)

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5 years

A lot of folks I care about, including some relatively new friends, are hurting and not in a good place lately and there is not a lot I can do to help. Still it is worth it to reach out to them and offer. Tell your friends you care; you may not realize who needs to hear it today

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3 years

My boss is stopping by to drop off some new hardware for me to start testing; decided against wearing a robe and got dressed:

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6 years

Ladies and gentlemen; a flux capacitor: #SorryNotSorry #Punny

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3 years

If you've ever wondered why these traces take such weird squiggly routes it's so that they can all be the same length which is important when you're operating differential signals at high speeds. It's a bit like an equal-length header on a car engine aligning the exhaust pulses.

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3 years

I laughed but then I am over 40 so...

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3 years

Shout out to @IanColdwater for their many amazing contributions to the community and providing a strong moral compass to look to. (Remember they/them in your compliments on their awesomeness!)

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4 years

Been too long since I got to see my oldest:

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10 months

Her final appointment is tomorrow at noon. I'm not okay but I will be.

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I don't need a second one. I don't need a second one. I don't need a second one. I don't need a second one........ Right‽

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Transparent Flippers are available! 🤓🐬 #flipperzero

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4 years

Happiness is a bunch of new rolls of electrical tape:

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3 years

I have to go into the office today:

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Hey there; I see you struggling. I know it's hard right now but I'm proud of you for pushing forward. Slow progress is still progress. You got this. #MakeKindnessNormal

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9 months

I am Cthulhu!

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10 months

I want to thank everyone who has been reaching out to check on me. I'm getting used to how empty the house is without her here. I love y'all.

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2 years

This is something I can talk about at length; so many things are so much cheaper and easier now that I've escaped poverty:

Claudia Webbe MP

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As the inspiring James Baldwin once said: “Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor.” #EnoughIsEnough

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3 years

Showing off at work; that's a very small resistor soldered to the end of a wire:

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9 months

Stopped outside for a social distanced chat with @RachelTobac ; we held our breath for a quick selfie before she went off to talk to some very interesting people:

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