Derek Vandivere

GenAI created version of the poster for Call Me By Your Name with Big Bird replacing Timothée Chalamet.

In my defense, we're supposed to be learning how to use GenAI at work...

At least you people haven't defiled Mr. Rogers.

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Well, this seems dodgy - came in as a chat request, *apparently* from Bluesky...and a really weird link address.

Oh, just noticed the bit at the end "message should not be shared with others." It must be a phishing attempt.

So, if you get one of these, I'd recommend ignoring it.

Carroll Spinneys in his grave.

It hasn't gone global until you call Big Bird by his proper name.

1. The elections last week show that American democracy isn't dead.

2. All the court cases against ICEs activity show that it's really not literally the same

It's bad, but it's not hopeless.

Godverdomme

The dunes in Zuid Kennemerland National Park

Another view of the park

Scottish highland cows

It's a lovely day for a walk in Zuid Kennermerland National Park

Hi! I live in Amsterdam, within a five minute walk of four monuments to people disappeared by the fascists. You may be on the way, but you're nowhere near yet. Put your energy into campaigning, not despair.

You can do both, you know.

Frittata comes out of the oven in a half hour, come on over.

Goddammit. Ik ben de leider van de alumni vereniging van Cornell in Nederland, en I AM PISSED OFF.

Glad I've always donated directly to the organizations I was in and not to the general fund.

Large white cat basking

Emergency power nap after heavy lunch this unseasonably sunny day...

I hope you visited the stall to see my wife restoring The Steer!

On a side note, just finished reading James MacGregor Burns's trilogy last week and I realize nobody really knows or defines what they mean by liberty - positive or negative, what it means vs. freedom, etc.

Are you seriously saying that the US is already on last with China and Russia? After Tuesday's results? That's both just obviously wrong and dangerous - assuming you've already lost the game is a guaranteed way to lose the game.

People here in the Netherlands often complain about this behavior from people like me from America. They seem to think it's insincere, which I just don't get.

YouTube video by NPR Music clipping.: Tiny Desk Concert

Not a huge hip hop fan, to be honest, but this kinda blew my mind. Made me think of the Art of Noise from back in the 80s:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0-k...

YouTube video by Gustafer Yellowgold - Topic Punching Cheese

You could try alternatives to chopping
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWzx...

Over here: all of that (well, not the Kickstarter - really, congrats!) plus Geert Wilders finally losing most of his power, a really good two weeks or so at work, performing at the Concertgebouw...

I'm starting to look over my shoulder...

Can I tell my NYC mayor story again today? Ok, fine.

Are New Yorkers allowed to take a picture of their ballot? According to the NYS Board of Elections it depends on what your ballot shows. Be careful posting certain selfies, they could be considered a misdemeanor.

Nou, dat verschilt bij staat, maar mag niet in NY: www.localsyr.com/news/your-lo...

Well, this Dutch member of D66 who was born in Fairfax County general hospital is feeling a lot more optimistic for the world this morning than a couple weeks ago!

Looks like an optimistic message that highlights the value of immigrants and the humanity of trans folks might be a winner.

Well, as a member of D66 who was born in Fairfax County hospital I'm trying to let my party mates understand how thorough a repudiation this was.

Just woke up in Amsterdam and, after last week's win here, this feels like maybe, just maybe, the global tide is starting to turn.

You could always do a VPN and iPlayer if that's your bag. I think they're also on Max now in the States? Maybe cheaper than DVDs...

Maar New York heeft wel Staten Island. Vult hetzelfde rol qua racisme en xenophobia.

Just wait til he takes Satan grouse hunting...