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I hated the first 5 minutes of "Murderbot". I loved the books, so for a minute there I was crushed. 10 minutes later I was all in, and now I can't wait for the next episode.
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I have too many blogs but I don't care. https://baty.blog/2025/05/i-have-too-many-blogs-again/
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Why does Ghost even bother with Tags if half the themes only ever show/use the first one?
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Cleaning typewriters is a nice distraction, today. I need to learn to keep them covered when not in use. Ick.
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When I read someone else's blog, I never care if it uses full posts or a list of posts. I don't care if there are featured images or what font is used. I just read what they wrote. I would like to...
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I'm having such a blast listening to my old cassettes. #NowPlaying Billy Joel's "Piano Man". I'm not overthinking sound quality. I'm just enjoying the music on a device where I can /see/ the music...
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Uh oh, offer accepted. I should have my first Rolleiflex in a few days. This has been on my wish list for a very long time.
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Trying to avoid moving baty.net to Ghost, but...Wouldn't it be neat if my "Fediverse" identity could be @jack@baty.net? Remove one character and it's my email address. Remove six characters and it's my...
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Trying to think it through, first, at least. https://baty.net/posts/2025/05/domains-identity-and-inertia/
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I mean, I never care what other people's handles are. Half the time I don't even know it, beyond an initial follow. It shouldn't matter what mine is.(but it kinda does)
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Me, to myself: "Dude! Are you a real photographer, or do you just like to play with cameras?!"Me, answering quietly: "I just like to play with cameras."
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Blog theme carousel:1. I need it to be clean and easy to read.2. It's boring and needs some pizazz.3. It hurts my eyes! Turn it down!4. Go to step 1
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Still noodling over the baty.net -> Ghost thing. Seems I have 3 choices.1. Move baty.net to Ghost and import everything from Hugo. Cleanest for everyone.2. Move baty.net to Ghost and don't bother...
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The Rolleiflex is "Out for Delivery" and I kind of want to just go sit by the window until it arrives.
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I've been following the UPS truck's route, and I have concluded that UPS leases their delivery algorithm from Roomba.
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While I wait for the camera, it seemed appropriate to peruse some Vivian Maier photos. Reminded me that I have one of her actual take-up spools (via the Maloof Kickstarter). Not useful, but kind of neat.
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1955 Rolleiflex 2.8D. It's 70 years old, so it's not exactly pristine, but it sure is pretty, just the same. First roll is in the wash, now. 🤞#FilmPhotography#Rolleiflex
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First roll was pretty hit or miss. Mostly miss. I need practice.#FilmPhotography#Rolleiflex
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