How about book clubs? I’m in a couple, and my neighborhood has monthly silent book clubs (bookended with socializing time). Both an opportunity to socialize during meetups, and a great way to occupy your time in between.

When I worked for a large company, they flew our software development team from Seattle to their financial HQ to kick off a project rebuilding their internal expensing software. We showed up in the usual worn band t-shirts/ripped jeans, most of us tatted up. The receptionist called security on our lead developer because she thought he was a homeless person who got into the building.

I like it a lot! As a software developer that stares at LCD screens all work day, I’m really into e-ink/single-purpose tech outside of work. I found their UI framework docs for custom plugins a bit lacking, but eventually got everything working.

Nice! I used the Astronomy API for planet positions and the 7Timer API for astronomy weather conditions, I wonder if they’re using those as well.

It’s the TRMNL. I plan to share my plugin eventually too, but need to develop a few different layouts for different display options before I can submit it, so it’s just a private plugin for now.

Unscented soap/deodorant and a splash of my favorite cologne.

Not many. My phone is typically on Do not Disturb when I’m not working, and a custom focus mode I call Deep Work when I am working. The primary difference just being focus filters so I can use the same calendar/email app I like but not see anything work related outside regular work hours. I’ll check in on my notifications somewhat regularly, but basically nothing can actually ping me.

I really need to get a frog and toad tattoo.

Totally normal. Just don’t worry about it, get plenty of rest/fluids, and keep up those outdoor walks.

Me when my alarm goes off.

It’s like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none.

SNRIs, getting older, and being much more selective about the fucks I give.

Damn, that’s a long run!

We’re hearing it was a sick ostrich.

There really aren’t enough novels about aimless, gay werewolves called Brian… ― Sunday Times, Books to Watch in 2023

My expectations have been exceeded.

What book is this?

I don’t even like working.

I decided to stop making excuses a few years ago and just say when I’m not feeling socially up to it or there are too many people. Positive reactions literally across the board, haven’t had a single weird conversation. I’d recommend it.

Stop sucking my dick or I’ll call the police.