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

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

#VeteransDay #LestWeForget #Gratitude #ServiceAndSacrifice

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Senate advances funding package expected to end longest US government shutdown In 60-40 tally, coalition of Democrats break from their party and vote with Republicans, enraging many in their caucus * US politics live – latest updates The Senate on Monday advanced a funding package that is expected to bring to a close the longest government shutdown in US history, after a coalition of Democrats broke from their party and voted with Republicans, in a move that has enraged many in their caucus. The procedural vote passed in a 60-40 tally, with seven Democrats and one independent joining all Republicans to advance a compromise deal that would fund most federal agencies through January. The Senate will now vote on the funding package itself, which would then need to go to the House for approval. The new agreement does not directly address the expiring tax credits for healthcare premiums, the issue at the center of the 40-day stalemate between Democrats and Republicans, though the Senate majority leader John Thune has promised a Senate vote later this year on the subsidies. Continue reading...

Senate advances funding package expected to end longest US government shutdown

Can OpenAI keep pace with industry’s soaring costs? As investor jitters grow, the loss-making ChatGPT firm’s vast spending commitments test the limits of Silicon Valley optimism

Can OpenAI keep pace with industry’s soaring costs?

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The Path Forward a HCOM Update: https://mitchelltribe.com/2025/11/10/the-path-forward-a-hcom/

⚔️🛡️ 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.

I started Democracy Docket in 2020 to be an uncompromising voice for democracy and free and fair elections. It has no corporate overlords or billionaires puling the strings. It will never back down, bend a knee or obey.

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⏰ 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! 😩💻

Azure status page says it all.

✅ 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 🍂🦃.

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Two Pis, many plans, limited focus: https://mitchelltribe.com/2025/10/25/two-pis-many-plans-limited/

Be nice to have a prequel movie of Ben Solo that shows him with Luke in training and how he became Kylo Ren fully and what he did in the interim before The Force Awakens. That way he is not brought back to life.

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

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

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Space: 1999 at 50: https://mitchelltribe.com/2025/10/19/space-at/

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💊 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! 💬

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Trivial Trials and Tribulations: https://mitchelltribe.com/2025/10/13/trivial-trials-and-tribulations/

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.

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

The Hunters Imagine if all mythical artifacts, from Jason's Golden Fleece to Cinderella's glass slippers, were real. Well, they are -- and for centuries, a secret society called the Hunters has been sworn to protect them from an evil force called the Krugen.

Watched: The Hunters 🍿
⭐⭐ Old movie first time I have seen it. Didn’t hold up to time.

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Kudos, Connections, and Continued Progress: https://mitchelltribe.com/2025/10/08/kudos-connections-and-continued-progress/