Michael Mitchell

Man, Hetzner doesn't play around 😕. I went there to open an account and start the process of moving my Sharkey instance since K&T Host is closing down 🦈. They want passport verification, no other option 📄. Working with support to sort out the verification process 🤞.

What a week! I’m so glad it’s finally over. Really hoping things slow down until Monday. The good news is there are only six working days until I get some time off for Thanksgiving! I’ve also got my heart cath scheduled before the year ends, but I’m not too thrilled about that 5:30 AM arrival time.

❄️For Florida "Baby it's cold out there" tonight 🌙. #FloridaWeather #ColdNight #WinterVibes

# AI-generated alt text for A_solitary_veteran_hopperstyle.png # Generated on 2025-11-06 10:17:15 # Validated: 2025-11-06 A man sits on a green bench, facing a granite monument adorned with American flags. The scene is set in a quiet square, with sunlight casting long shadows on the ground. The man is wearing a hat and a brown coat, suggesting he is an older veteran. In the background, a few trees and a building with a porch are visible, contributing to a peaceful atmosphere.

On this Veterans Day, we remember your service and the peace it preserved. 🙏

#VeteransDay #LestWeForget #Gratitude #ServiceAndSacrifice

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# AI-generated alt text for marines_birthday1.png # Generated on 2025-11-04 21:46:23 # Validated: 2025-11-04 Five soldiers, dressed in combat uniforms and helmets, are in the process of raising a large American flag on a rocky mound. Two soldiers are lifting the flagpole, while the others assist by gripping the pole and supporting each other. The background features an overcast sky, and the scene conveys a strong sense of camaraderie and determination. The image is presented in monochrome, enhancing the dramatic effect.

⚔️🛡️ Celebrating years of Marines making the impossible, possible!

#HappyBirthdayMarines #TheFewTheProud #November10th #SemperFidelis

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I really can't stand the time change. It feels like it’s midnight at 6 PM & beyond! 🌙 I guess I’ll write to my Congresswoman and Senators again, asking them to make daylight saving time permanent. Oh wait, the Congresswoman’s off on a long vacation 🏖️ & the Senate can’t seem to get anything done.

If you plan to upgrade #Mastodon to v4.5.0 on #ARM64, there will be an instant SIGILL when running Vite. The fix is trivial once you realize it.

Related bug reports:
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/36523
https://github.com/rollup/rollup/issues/6047

This time Mastodon upgrade took […]

“The brave men and women of the USCG are pleased to be able to buy Trump wine and cider tax free.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2025/11/06/trump-wine-coast-guard-exchanges-stores-federal-property-government/

A federal judge, citing a violation of the First Amendment, orders the US Department of Education to change its automated email messages blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. https://democracyforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/25-memorandum-opinion-MSJ.pdf

Qantas says specially configured A350-1000ULRs will enable the world’s longest commercial flights, up to 22 hours, connecting nonstop Australia’s east coast to London and New York for the first time […]

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# AI-generated alt text for Daylight_Saving_Ends6.jpg # Generated on 2025-10-30 15:55:31 # Validated: 2025-10-30 A round clock is surrounded by various autumn leaves in shades of yellow, orange, and brown, as well as red berries. The clocks hands indicate a little past 10 oclock, with a yellow arrow pointing to the hour hand. The words Fall back are prominently displayed in red in the center of the clock, conveying a message related to the change in time.

⏰ Fall back reminder: Move your clocks back 1 hour tonight for standard time! #DaylightSavingTime #FallBack #TimeChange #ExtraHour 🕰️🕑🕐

I just got this https://www.https://knthost.com/blog/shutting-down from my RSS reader. I just paid for 14 months of Sharkey service. This has been a rock solid service since I started with them 💪. They had only one outage and they’ve been in business for years. This came out of nowhere 😟.

Feeling super frustrated! Tried to help my nephew reinstall Windows 11, but it froze at 11%. I suspect the motherboard and/or BIOS are corrupted. I had to break the news that a repair shop or new motherboard might be needed. Ugh! Tech troubles can be so annoying! 😩💻

✅ I've got a super busy week ahead, and honestly, the next two weeks are packed! 🗓️ I'm really looking forward to some time off during Thanksgiving week 🍂🦃.

A robot bearing the ChatGPT logo sits at a computer workstation with the Home Assistant logo displayed on the monitor. Captioned: Stop Struggling With Home Assistant Automations and Let ChatGPT Help

Did I die and go to hell?
#HomeAssistant #SelfHosting

A middle-aged man with a beard and glasses is deeply focused while working on an electronic circuit board in a high-tech lab environment. The view is framed as if seen through a circular lens, highlighting the intricate details of the circuitry and the thoughtful expression of the man. The background features futuristic digital displays and diagrams, enhancing the scene

📝 Two Pis, many plans, limited focus
An engineer lost in thought, surrounded by a maze of circuits and the glow of futuristic interfaces. Lately, I’ve been swamped with projects and short on energy to tackle them, partly because of my worsening eyesight […]

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I had my yearly appointment with the cardiac electrophysiologist today, and everything looks stable! 😊 I’ll see them again next year, but they said to come back sooner if I have any issues. Feeling so relieved! 🙌❤️ #HeartHealth #Cardiology

Just had my follow-up appointment after my ECHO, and it wasn't the best news. My gradients went up to 145 mmHg, even though I'm feeling better on the 10mg dose. Looks like I'll need more ECHOs in two weeks. 💔 #HCM #Cardiology #Echo

The image features a bright blue background adorned with light blue illustrations of various pills and pharmacy symbols scattered throughout, creating a lively atmosphere. At the center, two cartoon-like figures representing pharmacy technicians are depicted. On the left, a female figure has a bun hairstyle and wears a lab coat with a medical cross symbol, holding what appears to be medication. On the right, a male figure with stylized hair is also in a lab coat, holding a syringe. Between them is a large red heart, symbol

🔬 Pharmacy Technician Day: Celebrating Skilled Professionals Who Make a Difference! 💯 #PharmacyTechnicianDay #RXLife #PharmacyTech 💊🧪

Finished reading: Did the Resurrection Happen . . . Really? by Josh McDowell 📚 Good book and a good series. I learned a lot from the series. That is the important part.
https://mitchelltribe.com/2025/10/20/finished-reading-did-the-resurrection/

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📝 Space: 1999 at 50
I don't typically blog about every anniversary or special date. However, I have a soft spot for “this day in history” and similar themes. Yet, some memories from my youth, like Space: 1999, truly resonate with me. Watching it on […]

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The image features a vibrant blue background that conveys a professional and celebratory mood. Centered in the design are three white silhouettes representing pharmacy: a bottle, a laboratory flask containing blue liquid, and a mortar and pestle. Below these icons, the text NATIONAL PHARMACY WEEK is prominently displayed, with NATIONAL in a smaller font above the main focus PHARMACY, which is in bold, capital letters to emphasize its importance. WEEK appears below in

💊 Celebrating Pharmacy Week October 19-25 - Honoring Those Who Care for Our Health! 🏥 #PharmacyWeek #NationalPharmacyWeek #RXLife 💊🧪

I’ve got webmentions fully set up on my Blogger site! 🎉 If you get a chance, check it out at www.michaelponders.com. Would love to hear what you think! 💬

I got some great news today! 🎉 I found out I don’t have to report for jury duty tomorrow. I've been called every other year for the last three years, but this is the first time I've actually been let off. What a relief! 😌

💙 250 years of integrity, courage, and commitment — celebrating the U.S. Navy Birthday today.

The image features a stylized illustration of a sailing ship with three prominent white sails and a bright orange hull, indicative of Columbuss era. A red ribbon flutters from the mast. The ship is set against a background of soft gradient shades transitioning from deep red to orange, punctuated by a subtle dotted pattern. The text HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY is prominently displayed in bold, white, and elegant lettering, positioned to the right of the ship. The overall feel is festive and celebr

🗺️ A day that commemorates exploration and new beginnings. #ColumbusDay #VoyageOfDiscovery #Exploration 🇺🇸🎉

Watched: The Hunters 🍿 ⭐⭐ Old movie first time I have seen it. Didnt hold up to time.
https://mitchelltribe.com/2025/10/12/watched-the-hunters-old-movie/

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📝 Kudos, Connections, and Continued Progress
I’ve made more progress on my blog poster program. I’m doing a few minor changes and adding new features before moving on to another service/platform. The images haven’t changed since my last post, so there are […]

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用户封禁争议揭示蓝天平台的去中心化愿景尚未成为现实 User ban controversy reveals Bluesky’s decentralized aspiration isn’t reality (plus.flux.community) 03:44  ↑ 104 HN Points

Catching latest Bluesky discussion 🌐: https://plus.flux.community/p/banning-controversy-reveals-blueskys. Interesting takes 💬.

📝 The Amateur, 2025 - ★★★★★
This was an excellent action thriller. Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburne did a great job and are terrific actors. It is a tense espionage story where the lead relies on his intellect to stay a step ahead
https://mitchelltribe.com/2025/10/05/the-amateur/