Just got a phone call from my PCP that my assigned doctor was let go from the practice due to "corporate downsizing". Capitalism in healthcare is utter cancer.

If any of my family privately wonders why I left the church: You can use the most recent tweet from the joke that is the US President as Exhibit A.

Topics of conversation at dinner with my coworkers: International travel ❌ Sales ❌ Sports ❌ Investments ❌ Exotic vacations ❌ I often feel like I'm out of place with other adults (especially in social settings like bars) but more the truth is that the traditional conversation topics are so BORING.

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So @stoat.chat what's the secret sauce to getting verified? The emails take on average about an hour to arrive, and then when one clicks the link, it directs to a "Failed to verify" page. I'd love to start trying the platform if I could make an account.

I'm 40 today. My back does not hurt, I weigh less than I ever have in my adult life, I exercise regularly, and I still play and enjoy video games. Which is not what my parents predicted for me, in an effort to try and scare me into acting like them. Take care of yourself, and do what you love.

@hytale.bsky.social Your new account flow is still not quite fixed, the links which were supposed to work for 24h don't work after only a few hours, and re-doing the flow and clicking re-send doesn't send another. Just a heads up! :)

When there's finally Linux support for a 4k HDMI passthru internal capture card that isn't a $900 Magewell, maybe I'll finally consider Linux as my daily driver O/S.

this is the nicest thing someone's said to me all day today

My first Metroid game was Metroid Prime, and I never really was into traditional metroidvanias until a friend bought me Timespinner and I played it in a randomizer. I've since played several metroidvanias, and today, I completed Super Metroid 100%. I get it now. Good game.

The GM Energy charging stations by EVgo have turned into my favorite charging network. Paired with Flying J/Pilot, it means we're always somewhere with predictable convenience and the stations are usually covered, which is very nice

I just scheduled a bucketlist vacation: riding the California Zephyr in autumn. I'm pretty excited.

Now that we've established how many people recommend Blue Prince, come watch my interview with its creator, Tonda Ros! No spoilers, just a nice high-level discussion of the game, inspirations, development, and some fun :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kX5...

This seems like a pretty cool game if you're into puzzles.

My at-home EV supply equipment wouldn't run at full speed and was throwing an indicator of overheating. After a while I started to become suspicious so I took it apart and checked it. The electrician I hired used 10 gauge wire with a 60A 240V breaker. It calls for 6 gauge. Fuck me, I guess.

Hate and bigotry have no place in a polite society. But until the day when everyone can collectively agree on that, it will at least have no place in my home. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

As a tenured professional in my field, the #1 thing I hate being told to do (usually with the air of finality and urgency) is something that I've already done.

I am legitimately thrilled.

So, uh, you can get a barely-used EV from Hertz for a bargain. For reference, this model is an Ultimate, and would have retailed for $60k a year ago. Shoutout to @techconnectify.bsky.social for making me confident enough to buy non-Tesla.

I dislike it when I see American or Confederate flags being flown off of trucks/SUVs. Fly the flag of the United Federation of Planets. That's the shit that will really get me fired up.

Kodiak Power Cakes are one of my new favorite desserts.

If Fujimi Kaido comes back to Forza Motorsport, I will pop off so hard

The world is not cleanly divided into perfect solutions and things not worth trying. Pursue incremental improvement. You'll inch closer to that perfect solution and learn something by trying.