coffee and Asha on a rainy day...

Old school public telephone

I’m a fan of the neighborhood FU TEL public telephones around town futel.net/about/

What is most striking to me, and most discouraging, is that [the students] are so apathetic while being neither blind nor unconscious. They know and deplore the oppression of thirteen million blacks, the terrible poverty of the South, the almost equally desperate poverty that pollutes the big cities. They witness the rise, more ominous every day, of racism and reactionary attitudes—the birth of a kind of fascism. They know that their country is responsible for the world’s future. But they themselves don’t feel responsible for anything, because they don’t think they can do anything in this world. At the age of twenty, they are convinced that their thought is futile, their good intentions ineffective: “America is too vast and heavy a body for one individual to move it.” And this evening I formulate what I’ve been thinking for days. In America, the individual is nothing. He is made into an abstract object of worship; by persuading him of his individual value, one stifles the awakening of a collective spirit in him. But reduced to himself in this way, he is robbed of any concrete power. Without collective hope or personal audacity, what can the individual do? Submit or, if by some rare chance this submission is too odious, leave the country. Simone de Beauvoir, in America Day by Day

What is most striking to me, and most discouraging, is that [the students] are so apathetic while being neither blind nor unconscious. They know and deplore the oppression of thirteen million blacks, the terrible poverty of the South, the almost equally desperate poverty that pollutes the big cities. They witness the rise, more ominous every day, of racism and reactionary attitudes—the birth of a kind of fascism. They know that their country is responsible for the world’s future. But they themselves don’t feel responsible for anything, because they don’t think they can do anything in this world. At the age of twenty, they are convinced that their thought is futile, their good intentions ineffective: “America is too vast and heavy a body for one individual to move it.” And this evening I formulate what I’ve been thinking for days. In America, the individual is nothing. He is made into an abstract object of worship; by persuading him of his individual value, one stifles the awakening of a collective spirit in him. But reduced to himself in this way, he is robbed of any concrete power. Without collective hope or personal audacity, what can the individual do? Submit or, if by some rare chance this submission is too odious, leave the country. Simone de Beauvoir, in America Day by Day

every time I read de Beauvoir, even the little things, I feel like I should read more de Beauvoir…

In all honesty, I feel confident she'd do a better job than Vance...

Jared Golden (Maine) proving my point that 97.5% of Jareds are terrible people.

I was able to claude-block and add my own big words, once I understood the actual concern (apparently, it's easier to spend $$$ on things that people don't understand and therefore believe they can't do themselves... even with Claude).

I work hard to remove jargon and make my work as accessible and approachable as possible. Today I had a client tell me they wanted to run my proposal through Claude to add a few big words before sending it to their boss. I don't love this world.

Thanks, this definitely looks promising

atproto pals, who is making interesting things related to music? less interested in music making, more interested in everything else. thanks.

paying taxes to the most corrupt government in US history makes me seriously unhappy. also, I really should be making those quarterly payments... some day.

Chris Hadfield on How Astronauts Shave in Space YouTube video by Canadian Space Agency

Chris Hadfield did an explainer video www.youtube.com/watch?v=94-p...

Paper towel dispenser covered with stickers

Round four… @calyxworks.com

It was great to connect. Maybe next time we’ll get @ronbronson.com to join us…

last week I saw a sticker with Leon Czolgosz’s last words (credited to Fred C. Nieman) and now I can’t stop wondering if the sticker vandal made a mistake or a deliberate choice…

“A democracy is more than a form of government; it is primarily a mode of associated living.” This line got me hooked on Dewey as a young designer (nearly 30 years ago). It now feels obvious, but it turned on so many lights: design as a democratic process / democracy as an outcome of design

Gol Bi Goldoon YouTube video by Googoosh - Topic

I'm listening to the Pomegranates comp this morning...
HBD, Ron. Coffee (& cardamom) soon. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfdh...

Happy Easter.

Where are you planning to be on Tuesday? I have morning and late afternoon plans, but might be able to connect between obligations

excellent modifications!

Thanks to @burrito.space for indirectly reminding me to listen to Tweez... but I listened to Spiderland instead.

Sticker covered paper towel dispenser

This person is starting to bum me out. Thankfully I have another Godzilla to replace the last…

Portland Action Medics: Safe & Healthy in the Streets Free 2.5-hour trainings cover basic protest safety preparation, chemical weapons defense, and more Upcoming Dates PORTLAND ACTION MEDICS Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 - 8pm Marie Equi Center - 4434 SE 25th Ave. Friday, March 27 5:30 - 8pm SJAC - 400 SE 12th Ave, at Oak St. Spread the word & bring friends! All workshops free - just show up. Donations help with medic resources. Bring your own unopened 'sport-top' water bottle if possible rosehipmedics.org portlandactionmedics

stay safe and look out for each other.

Did you see them when they came with Ragana and Sunrot? Such a good show.

Eid Mubarak and Nowruz Pirooz, friends!

let my insomnia rattle your bones...
[Doooooom 🧵]

an elder couple on a roof in Tunisa, watching the sunset, and drinking terrible beer.

Today, marks 27 years. Despite so many things being terrible in the world, I am always grateful that our little corner is doing so well. Looking forward to more adventures and rooftop beers!

[Tunisa, 2024]

just in case you’re curious…

Stop the Bleed Classes Saturday & Sunday March 21 - 22 Noon & 3:30pm Classes are 3 hours long Location: Inner SE Portland Registration required All supplies provided Scan code to register https://shorturl.at/Pr7Gb Portland Action Medics bleeding control classes cover the basic Stop the Bleed training + additional protest safety. Do No Harm | Take No Shit| FUCK ICE Rosehipmedics.org Suggested donation $30 - $100 to cover take-home kit costs No one turned away for lack of funds

Portland Pals, if you protest you should do this. If you don’t protest, you should do this.
shorturl.at/Pr7Gb

If you want more information let me know.

sooo relatable... but I was 18.

Dumbo Pink Elephants on Parade HD YouTube video by Dumbo Lover

...as someone who has always loved psych, you'd think I'd be interested in the potential of AI hallucinations... I am not. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcZU...