A close up photo of a blossoming rhododendron with water droplets from a sprinkler

I know that I’m an old man now because I get hyped when the rhododendron blossom

This is what every day at work feels like now

Raw lamb shoulder salted on a rack

Lamb shoulder seared on a grill with a roasting pan full of potatoes and onions beside it

Lamb shoulder in a roasting pan over potatoes and onions getting basted with olive oil, lemon juice and herbs

Finished lamb roast resting over aluminum foil and looking burnished af

Annual Greekster posting of the roasted lamb. Dry brine for over 24hrs, grill seared and then roasted low for hours over potatoes and onions while basting in lemon juice, olive oil and herbs

@amerrill2.bsky.social @lizmack.bsky.social any chance you recall anything about this series?

Wow I actually do not remember this part of CN’s live action era. I feel like I generally knew what was on the sister networks and would have especially been aware of this one but somehow I missed it

Longtime college friend of mine, Mike Prinke, was among those laid off at Epic Games: he has been fighting terminal brain cancer, and now he, his wife, and kid, have no income or health insurance.

Sharing here in hopes it can reach the right people on their behalf.
#epicgames

This is some real shit right here. Hell yeah

It Sucks to Work in the Video-Game Industry Right Now Even developers who successfully release big hits, like Fortnite and Battlefield, are losing their jobs

I don't think people understand how hard it is to work in the video-game industry right now. If you've been laid off, it can take months if not years to find new work. If you haven't been laid off, you're anxious that you will be laid off.

This week's column: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

Talking with some former colleagues @ Epic it really hit me how much institutional knowledge gets wiped out in layoffs like that

That kind of loss doesn’t just impact teams internally, it shapes the future of the product too

Genuinely worried about the people still there and expectations...

unfortunately i've been impacted by the epic layoffs today. i'm doing ok, and know i will be ok.

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell Animation videos explaining things with optimistic nihilism since 12,013. We’re a team of illustrators, animators, number crunchers and one dog who aim to spark curiosity about science and the world ...

Shorter form content but also excellent content in this vein youtube.com/@kurzgesagt?...

I have it on PS5 but haven’t played it yet so I may need you to be my guide if you’re willing to

It’s very bad for everyone, Shannon. The Ellisons are part of a technofascist regime who will suppress negative news about right wing priorities using their control over multiple media companies they own

Game On: A Feature Documentary about Brenda Romero Help Theresa Loong finish her documentary about Brenda Romero: visionary designer and mentor, shaping the future of game creation!

The amount of important things about games, industry, and life that I've learned from Brenda, following her career and work and advocacy and activism and mentorship and involvements from afar - but also the times we've crossed paths for work, is staggering.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

A focaccia dough rising in a glass baking dish

A focaccia dough having risen with dimples coated in rosemary, sea salt and olive oil about to be baked in the oven

A finished golden brown focaccia bread cooling on a wire rack

Had a failed sourdough this week because I tweaked my recipe but pivoted to making focaccia instead to save it

You are being misled about renewable energy technology. YouTube video by Technology Connections

Let's do this.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtQ9...

Hollow Knight: Silksong’s game completion screen showing 100% game completion in 108 hours, 45 minutes and 45 seconds

Let’s not focus too much on that playtime, I did a lot of wandering without guides. Fantastic game. My heart was racing in that final fight

A grey cat lays on a tan, furry blanket. The cat is sinking into the blanket and looks more satisfied than any human soul would ever understand

I will never be this happy in all of my days

tim sweeney wearing a dull-as-mud hoodie while speaking on stage at unreal fest 2024

Now more than ever, it is imperative that Tim Sweeney log off

aftermath.site/tim-sweeney-...

That’s a good ass Saturday right there

@TimSweeneyEpic quotes @MacRumors' post that says "U.S. Senators Ask Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok Apps Over Sexualized Image Generation" His Tweets: 1. "Reason #42 for open platforms: to shut down every politician’s incessant demands to all gatekeepers to censor all of their political opponents." 2. "All major AIs have documented instances of going off the rails; all major AI companies make their best efforts to combat this; none are perfect. Politicians demanding gatekeepers selectively crush the one that's their political opponent's company is basic crony capitalism."

So how we feelin' about that Epic ecosystem nowadays?

We all feel confident that Fortnite is a good spot for kids to hang out?

Banner for "Save the Light" Charity Speedrun at MAGfest 2026. Notes that Rebecca Sugar and Chris Graham are hosting, and that it takes place Saturday January 10th at 12pm-1pm ET live at MAGfest, but can also be streamed on Twitch.

Excited to share that Steven Universe: Save the Light will have a Charity Speedrun at @magfest.org 2026!

Rebecca Sugar and @cheezygraham.bsky.social will discuss the SU games & provide commentary, while Tteraj42 runs & @blazebops.com hosts!

For a great cause: Child's Play Charity! See ya there! ⭐️

Me, watching Culinary Class Wars eating homemade Skyline Chili and drinking a Fresca: These judges just lack good taste!

More like happy coup year

“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...

“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration,” the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director wrote in an email response to us. “I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”

We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:

Gummy Clusters absolutely slap

Victory screen from Hades 2 showing all of my Boons and upgrades chosen along with statistics on damage given, suffered and clear time

Victory screen from Hades 2 showing the Arcana cards I selected for the run

Completed my fist full run of Hades 2! Absolutely amazed at how well Supergiant expanded upon the formula of the original and kept it fresh. I’ll be spending the rest of my Winter Break unlocking as much as I can

This was gonna be my Subway Take if I ever did anything prominent enough to be invited on. The fact we have paid security lines is insane to me

That part is acceptable and the right path!