Mike D

Five women authors I've read at least 5 books by

Nancy Kress
Seanan McGuire
Sue Grafton
Martha Wells
Robin Hobb

FOB Speech

Let's start at the beginning. A few decades back Kira and I had our first child. When I found out we were having a girl my first thought was "Oh no! She's going to date some day?" If this part of the speech had a a visual aid I am sure it would be a picture of a guy…

It’s Storytime with Wil Wheaton You may recognize Wil Wheaton’s name from his acting work in television shows like The Big Bang Theory, Leverage, and Star Trek: The Next Generation, or 1985’s timeless classic, Stand B…

This week, I'm going to get way out of my comfort zone and promote the hell out of my podcast. I'm so proud of the work we are doing, and I want as many people as possible to know it exists.

So I'll begin here:

wilwheaton.net/podcast/

Me: In honor of the Supper Bowl I decided to make a pot of chili.

<Whispering in ear from aide>

Me: Super? Are you sure?

Me: I'm being told it's not that kind of bowl. Anyway, the chili is pretty good.

My most visible contribution at work this year was the 20 minutes I spent crunching some numbers for one bullet point on a 30 page annual report.

Pork roast with onion-bacon chutney, Brussels sprouts, ham and spinach quiche

constructivist-inspired banner in red and cream with black lettering bearing the legend STOP FORCING AI INTO FUCKING EVERYTHING - nobody asked for it everyone hates it

(from www.instagram.com/nobodyssweet...)

I still don't know how we got to, "Law Enforcement is wearing masks so they can't be recognized." It's so far beyond that now, but this one still baffles me.

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

Poster for Nerd Nite MPLS. Every 4th Tuesday. Eat Street Crossing. Doors at 5:30 pm. Presentations start at 6:15 pm.

Nerd Nite MPLS is still happening tonight. Come out to Eat Street Crossing at 5:30pm to learn about beer, toilet paper, and video games from your friends and neighbors and support local businesses on Nicollet!

Join us for a night of community and joy.

Came here to say this.

Spending my snow bound Sunday making a large pot of spaghetti sauce. Like you do.

DreamHaven Books owner Greg Ketter emerging from a cloud of tear gas that ICE agents fired into the streets of Minneapolis.

Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com

December me solving a problem: This recursive CTE will do what I need here. Codes it. Tests it. Good.

January me: Reviewing code again. This code works, but why?

List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.

bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...

List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.

A list of all the companies participating in the Minnesota Ice Out on 1/23 bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...

All I want to do is fight this insanity, there are so many people like me, and it feels like most of the actual elected leaders who are supposed to be channeling this desire to resist are sitting on my head scolding me. PUT US IN THE GAME

Whelp, all those dystopian sci-fi futures had to start somewhere. I just didn't think it would be Greenland.

I heard somewhere they weren't transferable

Turning Down the Temperature I wrote recently to try to capture some of what it feels like to be in Minnesota right now.

Hi, I wrote about Walz and Frey and the exhortations to remain calm in Occupied Minnesota. wburdine.substack.com/p/turning-do...

Thank you, Racket, for pointing out so eloquently how bizarre and inaccurate that @newyorker.com piece was. And thank you for making me laugh during such a dark time.

Minnesota’s corporate silence on ICE surge Major companies in Minnesota have been largely mum on the immigration enforcement operation in the state.

For decades, executives at big companies in Minnesota have been part of the state’s civic backbone — serving on nonprofit boards, weighing in on workforce issues, joining task forces focused on solving major social issues. Which is why the quiet right now is so striking.

Warning in car heads-up display indicating: Ise possible. Drive with care

We live in a St Paul, MN suburb in throwing distance to Minneapolis. My wife had to go into work today and post this to IG. Talk about a truth bomb...

I live in MA, but most of my bsky feed is from MN, so you can picture what that looks kike these days. I'm with you all in spirit.

Is there an UNreasonable price for such a thing. We could all chip in if needed.

Also if you dissociate for more than four hours call your doctor

To be fair they don't really have a plan.

🚨"F*CK ICE! F*CK ICE!" Minneapolis protesters chant as they jump and dance while rain pours down on them. Thousands are marching demanding ICE leave Minnesota in the aftermath of the murder of Renee Nicole Good. Our @jtcestkowski.bsky.social s LIVE 🔽

It's been three days since I've taken a picture of my food. Is this how normal people live?