Continuing Three Days to Never by Tim Powers, I was around first quarter mark before, but have crossed the half mark now. The books has gotten really interesting, will probably finish this week, if nothing comes up....
I want to see if I can get a spark of the “old internet” back by making a starting page for myself with all kinds of cool websites. But not sure where to start because Google obviously will not work for this....
It felt like it was uncool to have even a touch of racism when Obama got elected and through his presidency. But since the MAGA movement, I feel like subtle and out-right racism has increased. Like a gateway was opened....
The book Everybody Lies looks at search data and based on that the racism was the same but outwardly admitting it has changed. It went from saying we’re not in polite company to being loud about it.
I was thinking about how I missed having an indoor thermometer that measures humidity. It’s such a small specific thing, one I’d never think of getting unless pushed to it (which I was by one particularly dry winter). But I like having one now....
InstaPot. I hate gadgets and things that have limited purpose so when this was gifted to me I planned to regift it. I use it so often I got an upgrade model. Totally worth the counter space!
It’s 2 AM, and your wife wakes you up because it’s starting to rain and she wants you to run around and close all the windows. Do you take time to dress or risk scarring anyone who happens to look through a window at 2 AM?
Who has two thumbs and was drawn on a phone? (lemmy.world)
This toon!
Ioniq 5 N v Urus Performante v Macan GTS v F-Pace SVR v Grecale Trofeo — Cammisa Ultimate Drag Race - YouTube (youtu.be)
Letters Sent Out for 2023-2024 C8 Corvettes Transmission Recalls - CorvetteForum (www.corvetteforum.com)
What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? May 22
Continuing Three Days to Never by Tim Powers, I was around first quarter mark before, but have crossed the half mark now. The books has gotten really interesting, will probably finish this week, if nothing comes up....
IGN Entertainment acquires Eurogamer, GI, VG247, Rock Paper Shotgun and more (www.gamesindustry.biz)
Yee Haw! (lemmy.world)
Ballet (lemmy.world)
Dr Stick (lemmy.world)
First swim of the year! (lemmy.world)
What are your favourite lesser known websites?
I want to see if I can get a spark of the “old internet” back by making a starting page for myself with all kinds of cool websites. But not sure where to start because Google obviously will not work for this....
Violet Violence (lemmy.world)
Action Pose (lemmy.world)
Did Obama Becoming President Make People Hide Their Racism?
It felt like it was uncool to have even a touch of racism when Obama got elected and through his presidency. But since the MAGA movement, I feel like subtle and out-right racism has increased. Like a gateway was opened....
Are there any household gadgets you found unexpectedly useful after you'd gotten them?
I was thinking about how I missed having an indoor thermometer that measures humidity. It’s such a small specific thing, one I’d never think of getting unless pushed to it (which I was by one particularly dry winter). But I like having one now....
Bravely going where many men have gone before! (lemmy.world)
It’s 2 AM, and your wife wakes you up because it’s starting to rain and she wants you to run around and close all the windows. Do you take time to dress or risk scarring anyone who happens to look through a window at 2 AM?
Chicken Fajitas (lemmy.world)
Three sets of tortillas was not enough to eat all of this… I’m so full!