Ripped 302 DVDs into 1,426 video files and booted up a jellyfin server. Because I am an experienced computer professional with decades of experience I did not read the documentation, so all of the files are named improperly.

Wishing I was in DC so I could buy a drink for the Subway Slinger. He’s going to drink free for the rest of his life. The highlight of this week’s news.

NPR's Marketplace is doing a story based on BLS statistics. https://www.marketplace.org/episode/2025/08/07/hear-that-its-productivity-number-noise Is that even legal anymore?

Tomatillo! Let there be salsa.

Please meet Samaki, a most amazing fish cookie.

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In a world of technological marvels and AI-powered breakthroughs, it’s easy to overlook the quiet revolutions happening at the community level.

5 MWh of energy production from my roof year to date as of end of July. In July, 41% external energy dependence. I have more roof, time to carry this plan forward.

Bah. Only 20 minutes to get to the curb at SFO, but almost 3 hours on the rush hour parking lot that purports to be an expressway before I get home.

At the Supreme Court picking up my visitor pass. Because I’m a foreigner they sent me to the differently abled window. I brought Andhra style red chili pickles for the justices. Security seemed ok with that, was a bit worried they would object.