I don't have any useful advice, but I do have a hug from an internet stranger.

It's a kickass obituary, no matter the subject!

People will do ANYthing to avoid using metric.

OTOH when the penguins get too numerous to count, you know the potential for disaster is really getting out-of-hand.

I CANNOT AGREE MORE. So much so that I use ALL CAPS.

...and geez haven't these people read any other books?!

Overheard: Wouldn't it be interesting if Sauron eventually merged with Ring?

My favorite (read: least favorite) of these Tolkien-inspired menacing companies is Thiel’s Valar: “[who are] god-like immortal spirits that chose to enter the mortal world to prepare it for their living creations.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valar_Ventures

Oh god, it makes sense now. Palinteer is partnering with ring for footing and will be acquired by Sauron.

A "version" function may play a part in this. Such as the people who hang onto Windows XP instead of upgrading because....

But it's still easier to stick with the provider (Microsoft) than to look elsewhere.

And popular for good reason.

Jesus Christ you just scared me. Next time, post a title like "Lee Felsenstein (is fine)," please!

> With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years....

https://bsky.app/profile/opalescentopal.bsky.social/post/3lu...

I hadn't known about this. Priceless!