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PrinceOfDenmark

@PrinceOfDenmark@mas.to

Hospital Supply Chain geek. Aikido novice. Etymology amateur. Addicted to policy. #BikeCommuter. Opinions my own, and may share stuff for inconsistent reasons. Also: Dad, husband, ancient music buff, lazy polyglot, and lover of salty snacks. Former Texan, metalsmith, now in SF for a quarter century. Stolen/adapted from elsewhere: “EVERYONE WANTS TO SAVE THE WORLD BUT NO ONE WANTS TO HELP DO THE DISHES.” #ItsTheSmallThings

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PrinceOfDenmark, to random
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@3GoodThings

  1. Spouse & I saw in on stage tonight. Of course we knew he’s good - but really, really impressed.
  2. Rain, but gentle.
  3. Taking falls for a couple people’s tests in the morning, and I think they’ll rock it.
futurebird, to random
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The kind of person who always assumes that idealistic altruistic people are "up to something" is the kind of person you should never trust at all.

They can't imagine doing something for a non-cynical reason and have likely never taken a non-self-serving action in their lives.

(not to be confused with those who are sometimes suspicious of some idealists, I'm talking about those who insist that anyone doing something nice must have a "real motive" that's selfish)

PrinceOfDenmark,
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@futurebird I sometimes selfishly want to feel proud of myself. 🫣

PrinceOfDenmark, to animals
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How does she breathe?

PrinceOfDenmark, to random
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Splurged on a finer than my penmanship! faceted brass “Pocket Six” with a Fine nib.

Super-smooth. Super happy. Super-light wallet for a bit, though.

GottaLaff, to random
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I just got a private message that I was being Trumpian for using mocking nicknames, that liberals shouldn't resort to demeaning names like I've used.

Should I stop? Is it Trumpian? Because honestly, I'm offended. My stuff is so tame. I'm hardly in his insulting league, but if I am, tell me.

PrinceOfDenmark,
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@GottaLaff Mockery of people’s behavior is not the same as mockery of personal characteristics. You are not getting laughs at the expense of the differently-abled, etc. Proceed.

PrinceOfDenmark, to SF
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  1. As of today, the whole household has gotten both shots and shots.
  2. No one got knocked for a loop by the immunizations this round!
  3. Lunch will be a wrap from - which is one of my favorites.
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    PrinceOfDenmark,
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    @josh Yeah, that kind of fast news was the reason I joined the birdsite way back when. And this evening there was immediately after that shaking. And some of us live blocks from X HQ!
    ❤️❤️❤️

    PrinceOfDenmark, to earthquake
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    Anyone just feel an in ?

    PrinceOfDenmark, to transit
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    @3goodthings

    1. Taking with the 14yo to & back home after school = really nice time together. For both of us, I think. Ends w/ HS. ☹️
    2. A passion project at work - building for the past seven years - is getting real support & a higher profile. After all this time plugging away in semi-obscurity, it seems barely real yet, but daring to hope!
    3. Got to entice a retired but respected colleague (voluntarily) out of retirement to help with said project!
    PrinceOfDenmark, to dadjokes
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    I have a question I am almost afraid to ask…

    Would cute soup makers be called bouillabaes?


    PrinceOfDenmark,
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    @anathema_device 8th grader does not recognize the dish - had to come to the Fedi for the eye rolls!

    atomicpoet, to random
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    The ‘90s – an era bursting with musical revolutions, and smack in the middle, our unlikely obsession: Gregorian chants.

    It was so far out there, so against the grain that its emergence was nothing short of outrageous. At the forefront of this tidal wave was our tribe, a motley crew of teens, ready to defy norms and embrace the raw, unbridled power of these ancient chants.

    The event that marked the turning point was on November 2nd, 1994, in the atmospheric surroundings of the Gothic Hall in downtown New York City. The group? The Cistercian Monks of St. Benedict’s. Few knew what to expect, but by the end of the night, every soul in that hall knew they had witnessed history.

    I was there, right in the middle of the hall. The lighting was ethereal, the incense heady. As the chants began, the room became electric. The monks, with their serene faces and deep, resonating voices, chanted melodies that felt like they were being pulled straight from the heavens. With each verse, they drew us deeper into a trance, a shared spiritual journey.

    Among the captivated audience were a few faces that would later become synonymous with the Gregorian chant movement. There was Lydia, with her fiery red hair, who’d later start “Echoes of Eternity”. Beside her, Julian and Marcus, both mesmerized, would soon form “Monastic Pulse”. Towards the back, engrossed in the musical spectacle, were Sofia and Nathan. Their collaboration would give rise to “The Timeless Ones,” another iconic chant ensemble.

    As the final notes of the chants lingered in the air, I felt changed, reborn almost. There was an overwhelming sense of having been part of something much larger than myself, something transformative. That night, not only had my perception of music been altered, but the very core of my being felt invigorated.

    Inspired and on fire, my friends and I decided to take this newfound passion and share it. Together with Lydia and Julian, I co-founded “Celestial Echoes”, a group dedicated to pushing the boundaries of Gregorian chants, intertwining them with our modern experiences and stories.

    Our journey wasn’t easy. We faced skepticism and ridicule, but we were fueled by the magic of that November night. Every time we performed, we aimed to recreate the ethereal atmosphere of the Gothic Hall, to transport our audience back to that life-changing concert.

    And we weren’t alone. Across the city, other chant groups were springing to life, each with its own unique flavor, yet all bound by the shared memory of November 2nd. Our movement was more than just about the music; it was about rebellion, expression, and finding our place in a rapidly changing world.

    As the years unfolded, the media’s fascination with our movement began to shift from intrigue to alarm. Talk shows, especially, turned into hotspots of confrontation. When Sofia from “The Timeless Ones” appeared on “The Sally Jessy Raphael Show”, instead of focusing on the chants’ beauty and history, Raphael zeroed in on the rebellious undertones of our movement. Questions flew about our “audacious” choice to adopt such an ancient form of expression in modern times and whether it was a sign of teenage rebellion taken to the extreme. Sofia, trying to convey the depth and spirituality of the chants, was often overshadowed by the narrative of us being these upstart rebels causing chaos and panic.

    The New York Post amplified this sentiment. Articles portrayed us as the audacious youths, challenging the conventional musical landscape with our “radical” chant sessions and “provocative” monastic attire. Our dedication to Gregorian chants, instead of being seen as a return to roots, was painted as a provocative defiance against contemporary culture. And then came “Saturday Night Live”, which, in its signature style, caricatured our “rebellious” ways. They painted us as eerie, monastic figures—sinister and haunting, like dark monks emerging from the shadows, challenging the very fabric of mainstream society.

    Amidst this media frenzy, we found ourselves not just representing a genre of music, but an entire subculture branded as the ultimate symbol of rebellion. It was a challenging mantle to bear, but it was also a testament to the waves we were making and the boundaries we were pushing.

    Through it all, the memory of that November night kept us grounded. For me, it was a reminder of why I started this journey in the first place. The beauty, the power, and the unity I felt that night were things I wanted to share with the world.

    The Gregorian chant movement dimmed with time, but it never faded. New York City, the heart of this shift, holds memories of that night and the pioneers it spurred. Even as the mainstream wave receded, an underground scene emerged. Hardcore enthusiasts continue to compose and sing chants with fervor.

    Every chant I hear is a time portal, pulling me back to the Gothic Hall, surrounded by fellow renegades, all driven by a mission to reshape the world, one chant at a time.

    PrinceOfDenmark,
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    @atomicpoet I remember hearing incorporated into pop music in the ‘90s. as well as , and I never thought of it as a concerted effort. Cool to hear that it was.

    I was a kid who grew up around Benedictines singing the . So those songs hit deep, no matter how cheesy they sometimes got.

    Wildest experience was hearing chants in a stone cathedral tuned (by design) to that scale. The music became physical, you could cup notes in your hands.

    PrinceOfDenmark, to zerowaste
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    We use a local () who gives out roses to people who bring back vases for . We had a few to return, and he had a lot of extra to gift. Never seen anything quite like this!

    PrinceOfDenmark, to random
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    Well, that was awesome. Spouse scored seats for & talking about her new book, .

    writeblankspace, to linguistics

    So apparently the word 'bonfire' comes from 'bone' and 'fire' because it was a fire where you would burn someone's bones? Yikes.

    (linguisticdiscovery on insta)

    #linguistics #etymology

    PrinceOfDenmark,
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    @writeblankspace Perfect for the season, tho.

    tinkaknit, to random

    Is cleaning and inking a ,

    so that you can write yourself a note with ink that makes you feel good,

    so that you can set writing and reading goals,

    so that you can do the boring thing you don't want to do,

    productive or advanced procrastination?

    PrinceOfDenmark,
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    @tinkaknit Yes. Without a doubt. 😎🤣

    PrinceOfDenmark,
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    @tinkaknit The joy of writing with a treasured is justified self-care, IMHO.

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    Thursday, Oct 19

    1. Laughed out loud when awakened by the 3:19 a.m. emergency alert saying there would be a test alert by the county at 10:19 a.m. So glad to have had the seven-hour warning! 🤣
    2. Gave in and placed my very first GrubHub order then enjoyed a $32 hamburger for lunch. This day just gets better & better. 🤑
    3. Weekly housecleaners left my home especially sparkling today. (How I wish they’d cook, too.)
    PrinceOfDenmark,
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    @cynblogger Yea that 3 AM voice talking to me would have been really funny if it weren’t both annoying and alarming to my sleeping brain.

    PrinceOfDenmark, to pizza
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    1. Visited with friends who moved a little ways out of town during the height of the pandemic - and it was lovely.
    2. They have a living in their front yard that kept flying over us at dusk. Bigger wingspan than I expected!
    3. on the grill. ‘Nuff said, right?
    RickiTarr, to random
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    Who do you think is one of the most attractive celebrities, that is the same sex as you?

    PrinceOfDenmark,
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    @RickiTarr Just watched the Beckham documentary. Jussayin’.

    PrinceOfDenmark, to random
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    After getting a #Monoc #FountainPen #nib I was impressed by how smooth it wrote but sad it was only in Medium. They recently released a fine version!

    Very tempted. But the price! They are so pretty and so spendy at the same time… #decisions.

    https://www.schondsgn.com/collections/fountain-pens/products/monoc-titanium-nib?variant=40296440397957

    PrinceOfDenmark, to random
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    1. Maybe, hopefully, with any luck I’m back on a regular training schedule. 🤞
    2. Tomorrow the kitchen tile goes up!
    3. At work, people are listening to each other as we plan major projects for next year (instead of protecting their fiefdoms). Starting to get excited that there will be progress!

    Bonus: Got to geek out in a very minor way about .

    lowqualityfacts, to random
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    Trying to find people I relate to on Mastodon. Please boost if you:

    -want to say y'all but do not because you are not a southerner and it would feel inauthentic.

    -once saw a psychic who told you that you will die in a Jimmy Fallon-related incident.

    -think that cops should give you a chance to get out of a speeding ticket if you can make them laugh.

    -poke the ground in front of you with a stick before each step to make sure it is not quicksand.

    PrinceOfDenmark,
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    @lowqualityfacts Do we need to repeat that increase attractiveness and can also be used as crankcase oil filters?

    Planet_Kai, to random German
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    Ich glaube ich hab nen neuen crush
    #kaweco #füller #fountainpen

    PrinceOfDenmark,
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    @Planet_Kai Interesting discovery - I accidentally ran my Brass version through the wash, and the nib became a hook. The replacement #Kaweco #nib I got is the most satisfying fine nib I have ever used. Firm but super-smooth.

    PrinceOfDenmark, to random
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    1. Nope, the fridge is not broken. It’s just a bad (although new) breaker.
    2. The replacement contractor replies to calls and texts and connects when he says he will. ❤️❤️❤️
    3. The contractor’s electrician is already in the neighborhood!

    The fridge is a Roper from the 70s or 80s. Yup, we’ve got Mr. Roper still plugging along here. Glad to still have it working!

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