I can't believe it's an American. A Chicago boy.

If you think you know what's going on at a Conclave, the reality is that you have no idea.

Bunting

I would be sad for the world to lose "Pierbattista Pizzaballa" should he be chosen but really, there is no one on earth who should get to select their own name more.

At first glance, it might look like "++Pierbattista Pizzaballa" means "Pizza Ball," or, as I've adopted, "Pizza Baller," summoning the image of a man playing basketball with a pizza.

In reality, his last name means "Pizza Dance," which is even worse than anything you've concocted in your own head.

Yet more centralization with the verification feature. Truly, Old Twitter is back.

Ahh, Lynch's "Elephant Man" is so beautiful. Been a long time since I engaged a piece of art and said, "I'm a better human being for having seen that."

Annual post about how the tax code lumps diocesan priests into a tax code that only makes sense for Protestant ministers.

I can only imagine. I’m glad you didn’t get hit. My understanding of European city driving is that you’re in a free for all.

The thing about US driving: we’d practically license your dog, but the conduct is orderly.

The Rise of Malört, an Unexpected Midwest Princess The divisive yet beloved liquor, once available only in Chicago, has gained devotees nationally. Can it retain its roots?

Arise, fair nectar, and take your place among the stars.

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Well, it's the second half and the Bears haven't embarrassed us yet, so at least there's that.

As much as I like to rag on Bluesky for not decentralizing, don't sleep on what others have built to fill some gaps.

Bingo.

In reality, I reckon what he's doing is just assembling a list of people to demote/block from rank up. The way of the military at that level.

tbf, his plan for withdrawal was radically different than what happened after he left. Which, you know, happens when a president leaves office, making this whole vengeance plan a dumb notion.

Pretty sure they’re already bridged. Nostr/Bluesky are.

My problem in general with this platform is that the emphasis remains on platform, and the actual protocol is an afterthought. If Bluesky actually makes it to decentralization, then it’ll be a force. Until then…

Forgot that this isn't exactly the fastest paced movie... probably the wrong one to watch when you're tired.

Not feeling well, so rewatching Tarkovsky's brilliant "Stalker." Nothing like befuddling movies to heal what ails.

"What more can I tell ya - I sleep with life and death in the same bed" - "I Contain Multitudes"

Very excellent work.

Apparently, all of their old orders say this, but mayhap one day they'll send me 2K1 for Dreamcast again, just out of the blue.

Hah, and you think your Amazon order is delayed.

I talked myself out of this years ago:
(1) It's probably not going to be any good in Alpha phase (2) Rollbacks/resets/deletions

I may be wrong about those two things, but sometimes you've got to be willing to be wrong.

What do I miss living south of I-80? One thing, and precisely one thing only: good hot dogs. These murmurs of a Portillo's coming to the county haven't amounted to anything yet.

Bluesky just received massive funding from a crypto financier, so uh... that's gotta not be good.

Yep, get back at it. I bullied until there was no one left to bully.

The White Sox have lost their 120th game, tying the '62 Mets for the most ever.

It's been a long road, but I knew they could do it. The record will be all theirs this week.

Congratulations on these very centralized (cough) efforts.

Fat Orson Welles is the best Orson Welles.

I go as far as my calculator allows.

10 more losses puts them at a guaranteed .234567901, whereas the '16 A's hit .235294118.

Don't stop believin'

speaking from personal experience here, better just find a way to get her the plant.