#Introductions

I’m an IT guy, specializing in #DNS & #DHCP.
I‘ve been building a hate-group #DNSBL, based upon the SPLC’s list. For #BIND & #pihole.

I like #fountainpens. Introduced to them in school & loved them since. I went for years w/o using them until my wife & I decided to buy 1 for 1 another.

I like #analog & #digital #photography. I ❤️ toy 📷.

Also interested in #biology, #astronomy, #cycling. I’ve ridden my bike for charity in #aidslifcycle, the #av200, & the #RTCC #TheRideTO.

The subject of Reuben sandwiches came up in conversation. Reading the history of “Russian” dressing, and it is not surprising it’s not known in traditional Russian cuisine. But I just learned the best word ever…

кетчунез

Tinkering with the path somewhat, almost no images were loading. Reverted to the default, which I don't like, but what can you do? Tinker more, of course.

Boom. It seemingly works. Now, I'd like to get the virtual path to a better one, but it'll work for now.

1st attempt failed. :-( Rolled back to local storage. Will attempt again shortly.

Syncing data. will have to restart this instance and test. Hopefully, the new storage will take over and all will be good. 🤞

Righto. Syncing media to wasabi. Will be nice to have the new storage.

Tomorrow, it’s supposed to get above freezing. I don’t know how I feel about this.

I love Winter. I love the cold weather.

‪As we were driving either to or from taking the kids ice skating, 5yo said, “Hey, it’s a tooth store!” as we drove by a dentist. They will now and forever be referred to the Tooth Store. ‬

#NeedMoreWhiskey

Happy Solstice, everyone! 🌟🌕

My hearing isn’t what it used to be and I do suffer from tinnitus, but I can still hear it. I checked the waveforms in various software—it’s not my hearing.

I hate what the loudness war has done to modern music recordings. I have found so many recordings in my library that truly sound like shit. 😖

#Whamageddon

I’d done so well! I’d made it so far!

Curse you, Dollarama!

Went to the surgeon today. Prognosis is pretty good. But let me tell you… the anxiety leading up to and into this appointment was almost more than I could take.

I could feel the blood leaving my face, and the sweat starting to break out across my forehead and back. Everything started going dark. I had to sit down.

It’ll still be a while before I can go back to work, but at least now I have more of a definite date.

This afternoon, J took the kids over to a friend’s house to play after school. I stayed home after our errands earlier (to take a nap). Tonight at dinner, 7yo tells me, “You would’ve had a blast, Daddy.”

Me: Who says I didn’t have a blast here by myself?

J: Yeah, 7yo, do you think he would’ve had a blast sitting around talking with mommies?

Me: What’s wrong with sitting around talking with mommies?

7yo: It’s all blah blah blah blah blah! (Mockingly as she tilts her head from side to side)

I used to love making mix tapes. So, the other day I decided to put one together using only the music currently residing my phone. One song per artist. No limit on genre. I created a playlist and then later, I put them together in this.

I’m not a DJ; that requires skill. I did try not to train-wreck.

It’s also been a while since I’ve played around with audio, so it’s a bit of a mess.

https://www.mixcloud.com/hightc/phone-mix-2018-11/

First doctor appt since leaving hospital coming up. Family doctor, first visit. Probably a physical and Rx refills. 2 weeks till meeting with the surgeon.

I don’t know how my kids have avoided Baby Shark. I’m thinking of changing that.

Good morning! I think.