tanquist

@tanquist@masto.ai

I like #OpenSource and #NonProfit so I signed up to see what would happen.

I dabble in #C++, #VBA, #StereoPhotography, and #Drawing.
I live near Stillwater, Minnesota, USA.

Header image: #Stereogram of a 2019 art display on the top level of the old herring factory in #Djupavik, #Iceland. From 1935 to 1954, herring meal flowed through the chute at the far end into burlap sacks.

Profile picture: A picture of me one of my kids snapped circa 2012.

#Autistic #Atheist #Sober #Gay #Progressive

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TexasObserver, to journalism
@TexasObserver@texasobserver.social avatar

”At the Legislature, they immediately noticed Molly, because she was so amusing, and so everybody would read the Observer—we probably had 100 percent readership at the Legislature.”

Previously: Remembering Molly Ivins, with Kaye Northcott ... https://www.texasobserver.org/forging-their-own-way-kaye-northcott/

tanquist,

@TexasObserver
I always looked forward to reading articles by Molly Ivins.

sarahijackson, to random
@sarahijackson@wandering.shop avatar

I was looking for a free alternative to Duolingo and it turns out I can get free self-guided online language courses through the library. Of course I can! Honestly, man. Libraries. Use them, love them, defend them 📚❤️

tanquist,

@sarahijackson
The University of #Iceland has an awesome free online #Icelandic course at https://icelandiconline.com/
#language

filmfreak75, to actuallyautistic
@filmfreak75@mastodon.social avatar

anyone have any book recommendations for a parent of an adult diagnosed autistic child?

everything i’m seeing so far is for parents of little kids. @actuallyautistic

tanquist,

@filmfreak75 @actuallyautistic
I bought "Social Thinking At Work: Why Should I Care?" by Michelle Garcia Winner & Pamela Crooke at an autism conference about 10 years ago. I didn't finish it, but what I did read showed me the value in choosing to connect with co-workers. My tendency was to head straight to my desk and get to work. I found that simply greeting people in the morning and saying "Hi" to coworkers as we pass in the hallway has increased my comfort level and theirs.

tanquist,

@filmfreak75 @actuallyautistic
In "The Autistic Brain," describes her theories about the different ways we process information. She concludes with advice on how we can find success in life by focusing on our strengths.

bryanhansel, to cycling
@bryanhansel@mstdn.social avatar

Back in 2006 I took this photo of a cargo bike in Mexico. I wish I hadn't cut off the rear of the fender. This is well-loved. I think it's single speed with coaster brakes.

tanquist,

@bryanhansel
Here's a different kind of cargo in Nicollet, Minnesota, April 1966. That's me in the front child seat.

dgar, to random
@dgar@aus.social avatar

The Happy Little Vegemite Song.
Full original Vegemite television commercial.

https://youtu.be/LZF3FBh-n_8

tanquist,

@dgar
I can't find where I live, but is pretty good!

tanquist,

@dgar
All I ever wanted was a !

Rasta, to Meme

Does cold weather make it hard to start your car?

Wife calls husband to tell him the car won't start..

tanquist,

@Rasta
Thank you for the . I wondered, "Why the hell would a car display that icon?" until I read the alt text!

selzero, to random
@selzero@syzito.xyz avatar

Remember my "otherwise intelligent" friend had been trapped in conspiracy bubbles. It has gotten worse, recently he shared a Jimmy Dore COVID video (easily debunked by finding the report it was based on) and he begged me to sit through a 2 hour Jordan Peterson interview with Richard Lindzen rather than allow me to just base an argument on Lindzen's hypothesis.

Today I kindly asked to be freed from this torment of miseducation from YouTube, which resulted in this summary I wanted to share...

tanquist,

@selzero
My relative used to demand I watch videos certain to change my mind about , , and certain and . I've watched him "do his own research" which obviously consists of online rabbit holes curated for the gullible to fall into. Now I answer his demands with, "Send me a report and I'll read it." He never has. He still occasionally asks, "Aren't you outraged that [insert conspiracy theory here]" to which I reply, "If true, that would be terrible."

autism101, to actuallyautistic
@autism101@mstdn.social avatar

If I try to psych myself up for a social event and focus on masking and pretending to be “normal” it never goes well, so I just don’t.

Do you?

@actuallyautistic

tanquist,

@autism101 @actuallyautistic
Trying to appear normal at social events requires nearly all of my attention and I have no idea what anyone is saying so I no longer attempt it. I occasionally manage to carry on a conversation with someone. When that fails, I...

  1. Look at the artwork (if there is any)
  2. Look out the window (if there are any)
  3. Go outside for some fresh air.
ItsTrainingCatsAndDogs, (edited ) to random

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    tanquist,

    @ItsTrainingCatsAndDogs
    Several years ago I attended a fascinating presentation by . A woman in the audience asked her, "How do we go about getting an diagnosis for our son?"
    Temple asked, "Does your son need at school or other services?"
    Woman: "No."
    Temple: "Why are you seeking a diagnosis?"

    tanquist, to random

    have spoken. By popular vote, 8 will be named this year.
    Here are this year’s winners and the districts they’ll be serving:

    1. Taylor Drift (District 2)
    2. Clark W. Blizzwald (District3)
    3. Dolly Plowton (District 1)
    4. Waipahinte, the Dakota word for “snowplow” (District 8)
    5. Beyonsleigh (District 4)
    6. You’re Killin’ Me Squalls (District 6)
    7. Fast and Flurrious (District 7)
    8. Barbie’s Dream Plow (Metro)
    trochee, to random
    @trochee@dair-community.social avatar

    back in the day, we used to say "regular expressions are unreadable" and make "now you have two problems" jokes about Perl.

    now, of course, we've fixed that problem: we use billion-parameter neural nets to parse and reformat JSON

    not sure what paperclips we're maximizing, but i didn't sign up for this

    tanquist,

    @trochee
    It's gratifying to see you making fun of stuff I never got around to learning.

    tanquist,

    @trochee
    I know. But I really did try to learn RE & Perl! I haven't tried any of the things and don't intend to.

    CelloMomOnCars, to random
    @CelloMomOnCars@mastodon.social avatar

    WOW.

    "The average repair bill for a traditional vehicle today runs $4,437.
    For an electric vehicle, the average fix is 49% higher, or $6,618."

    The cost to repair is high because of all the tech gadgets in today's models like parking assist and cameras; plus EV powertrains need processors.

    And there's the built-in distraction, e.g. the dashboard is now a screen that requires you to look to operate anything. Invitation to a crash. (I like buttons, thanks).

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-25/here-s-why-your-car-insurance-bill-has-never-been-more-expensive?srnd=premium

    tanquist,

    @CelloMomOnCars
    I'm more interested in a comparison of the average repair cost per year.

    glennf, to random
    @glennf@twit.social avatar

    Have a date to go on press at a newspaper to watch the Sunday comics printed!! I am so excited.

    tanquist,

    @glennf
    This reminds me of the time my dad took me to downtown Parker, South Dakota to watch the operator setting type for the New Era , circa 1970. It was mesmerizing!

    tanquist, to 3goodthings
    1. A painted landscape which draws you into another world.
    2. A long book you don't want to stop reading.
    3. Think About Things by Daði Freyr & Gagnamagnið

    @3goodthings

    tanquist, to random
    1. The sounds a dog makes while dreaming.
    2. A walk in the country.
    3. Verdi Cries by 10,000 Maniacs.

    @3goodthings

    tanquist,

    @D_A_VonU @3goodthings
    Thank you!

    tanquist, to random
    1. I finished the laundry.
    2. I fed the Kombucha.
    3. ViVii.

    @3goodthings

    tanquist, to random
    1. Books to read.
    2. Visiting Mom.
    3. Il Volo Sings Morricone.

    @3goodthings

    jake4480, to design
    @jake4480@c.im avatar

    Interesting piece, "Does Web Design Matter?" https://danmall.com/posts/does-web-design-matter

    I think what it REALLY asks is "do flashy, NEEDLESS aspects of websites need to be there?" My answer has always been an emphatic NO (unless you just want them to be, for artistic purposes?)

    Sure, it can look nice, or cool. But personally, when I go to a website (there are exceptions, YouTube etc) all I (generally) want is INFORMATION. Quickly. Without video or animated crap loading. I know this is NOT the state of the modern web.

    tanquist,

    @jake4480
    I make sure my phone is connected to wifi before I go on the web. Otherwise the videos that automatically run up burn up all of my data.

    IanThistlethwaite, to 3goodthings

    Hello there...every day that I use Mastodon, I like to list three things that I like as a contribution towards a positive online space, as well as my own headspace. If you did this today, what would feature on your list?
    01. Cream Cheese in a Croissant
    02. Last Year At Marienbad
    03. Michael Doucet
    @3goodthings

    tanquist,

    @IanThistlethwaite @3goodthings

    1. Good health.
    2. Cuddly dogs.
    3. The Fratellis.
    ErikUden, to random
    @ErikUden@mastodon.de avatar

    Just like “Google” Velcro doesn't want people to say “velcro” as it “diminishes their brand”. I think we all know what we need to do...

    tanquist,

    @ErikUden
    It's not . Is this ?

    hankg, to OpenAI

    More enshitification. DropBox adds to the OpenAI data vacuum all your files unless you opt out. Having the pipe is one thing. Having it be opt out and not even telling users about it makes me furious.
    Dropbox spooks users by sending data to OpenAI for AI search features

    tanquist,

    @hankg
    either completely deleted the option, or maybe added it to "Early access - Get access to products and features that Dropbox is still testing and evaluating..." I turned the option off as soon as I found out about it, but now it is no longer there. I'm going to see if I can transfer everything to .

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