#computer #science #debugging #reading

Absorbed in a book. A drawing from 2020.

I originally started this drawing in order to draw something with socks and sandals in it. (Too long a story to explain in detail.)

In the end, the drawing kind of evolved into something where the socks with sandals are not the main focus. I usually do this, albeit not on purpose: I make a plan for a drawing and then diverge from it along the way.

#MastoArt #reading

@onepict This was one of my favourite quotes from Snuff by Terry Pratchett:

"Vimes didn't like the phrase 'The innocent have nothing to fear', believing the innocent had everything to fear, mostly from the guilty but in the longer term even more from those who say things like 'The innocent have nothing to fear'."

#GNUTerryPratchett #books #reading #quotation #quotations

Some people date the recent decline of England to 2016 but imo it began on 12 March 2015. I've been re-reading Jingo, The Fifth Elephant, and Night Watch, which all seem as relevant now as when written over 20 years ago. Here's Vimes thinking about processions staged by the powers that be.

"There was nothing like the massed ranks of wizardry walking sedately through the city in a spirit of civic amicability to subtly remind the more thoughtful kind of person that it hadn’t always been this way. Look at us, the wizards seemed to be saying. We used to rule this city. Look at our big staffs with the knobs on the end. Any one of these could do some very serious damage in the wrong hands so it’s a good thing, isn’t it, that they’re in the right hands at the moment? Isn’t it nice that we all get along so well?" - Jingo by Terry Pratchett, by jingo

#GNUTerryPratchett #Discworld #satire #reading #books #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy

It's out of season but I like the spirit.

#football #sports #reading #library

HarperCollins Union is on day 39 of their strike with no word from HarperCollins execs.

so this is just a reminder that a better entry pay in publishing makes working in publishing more accessible for people who come from systematically marginalized backgrounds. In turn that means we will also see more diverse books being acquired for us to read.

Higher pay is good for ALL OF US and HarperCollins execs have been unwilling to come to the bargaining table.

#strike #bookstodon #reading

I highly recommend supporting the Standard Ebooks project. 📚

«Standard Ebooks is a volunteer-driven project that produces new editions of public domain ebooks that are lovingly formatted, open source, free of copyright restrictions, and free of cost.»

👇
https://standardebooks.org/donate

#standardebook #ebook #publicdomain #book #reading

I'm just now understanding how Bookwyrm could fit into my fediverse, and it's a bit of a revelation. #reading #writing https://joinbookwyrm.com/

Hi everyone,

my name is Till, I'm a radio amateur and electrical engineer, originally from #Berlin, now living in southern Germany. My favourite hashtags are

#astrophysics #astrophysik
#reading #lesen
#biking #fahrrad
#hiking #wandern
#language|s
#linux
#manjaro
#amiga
#perryRhodan
#starTrek
#coding
#foss
#scientists4Future
#standWithUkraine

and of course #hamradio #amateurfunk. I'd love to hear from you, be it here or in a qso :radio_tower:

#introduction #newHere #neuHier

Here's my #introduction :

Hi everyone! My name is Rocky.

I'm a Chicago boy who loves local sports here. Cubs, WhiteSox, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks.

I have a podcast with a few friends -- #bumsofmanarchy

Over time, I'm weaning myself away from the bird app, and onto #Mastodon. Glad to be here!

#gaming #sports #podcasting #blogging #news #outdoors #boxerdogs #tattoos #flyfishing #allytoeveryone #liberalAF #writing #reading

Lost my #introduction post when moved my account so here's a lists of #interests in no particular order:

#websitedesign #photography #punk #art #processwire #accessibility #charities #leftwing #politics #anarchism #sustainability #antiques #walking #reading #scifi #film #gardening #cooking

I suppose I should do an #introduction as well.

I'm Ryan!

Professionally, I do software engineering. Mostly as a #SRE, but it varies over time.

I play with computers, home networks, #maker things (#LEDs, #sewing, #leather), technology in general. (Ask me about my absurd VC setup.)

I fill free time with #videogames and #reading.

I care, deeply, about #lgbtq topics, #equality, (though, tbh, #equity is probably more accurate).

I collect random tidbits about, well, everything.

I moved instances, so I'm reposting my #introduction.

I enjoy #coffee #tea #reading #sff #history #cooking #singing.

I'm #queer #gay #lgbtq #iconoclast. I #create #software.

I have a weekly #newsletter with stuff I've enjoyed over the preceding week and how it relates to engendering #empathy and social resilience.

My #politics tend to be #progressive #centrist: I want the world to be a better place for everyone while maximizing agency for everyone. I'm sympathetic to #EffectiveAltruism.

To help some of the newcomers make connections: name things that interest you but aren't in your profile, as tags so they are searchable. Then boost/repeat its instructions so others know to do the same.

#tech
#edm #DanceMusic #HouseMusic #Soul #AcidJazz
#aviation
#photography
#CatPix
#Art
#Liberal #LeftOfCentre #nzpol
#clouds #sunsets
#pubs
#puns (the last one should say puns but it works) #DadJokes
#travel
#Books & #Reading​ & #Writing
#Astronomy
#NotAstrology
#exPom
#Marketing
#SciFi

Hi friends, I’m Josh. I’m a software engineer and Ruby developer at heart. I love open source and the open web and currently build tools for developers at a company that I cofounded. My Mastodon claim to fame is that I made the little keyboard shortcuts legend that you see when you type ?.

I love books and consider myself a lifelong learner. At this moment, I’m particularly concerned about information literacy, online disinformation and conspiracy theories, and violent extremism. I’m actively studying and exploring constructive solutions to those issues in my spare time.

My favorite things are books, computers, photography, and musical instruments (piano and bass mainly). My favorite people are my family, friends, colleagues, and you (you there, behind the screen).

#introductions #ruby #opensource #foss #mastodon #books #reading #photography #piano #bass #science #criticalthinking #informationliteracy #disinformation #misinformation #extremism #conspiracytheories #fundamentalism