Hjalm
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I am curious. I help people frustrated with how difficult it is to use technology. I value autonomy, self-determination, empowerment, and uplifting people were they are, as they are. Neurodivergent. Norse. Gen X
The disadvantage of a clever lockscreen wallpaper like this is that you must fight the urge to actually use the scroll wheel.
I have owned at least three iPods. 
Testing NIP 05 authentication. Looks simple, but that can be deceiving.
Campbell’s Tomato Soup has wheat flour in it. In and of itself, it’s understandable. It’s a natural thickener. But I’m Celiac. And I made an assumption. And now I can’t eat something I brought home.
Echodrone Gravity
Builds slowly. A little bombastic. A favorite track of mine. I hope you enjoy. 
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Gravity by Echodrone on Apple Music
Song · 2010 · Duration 6:25
Bone-conduction headsets/buds may not be an audiophile dream, but they are a wonderful way to quietly keep music going while leaving room for the ability to participate in things happening around me. One other big win is ear health. Other kinds of listening devices create problems for me.
Did a little experimenting with PlexAmp this afternoon. I was happy that it was an intuitive way to stream from my Plex server. It’s really nice to have options that leverage what I already own.
In a completely different vein: Come for the wall of sound. Stay for the vocal harmonies.
A Shoreline DreamNew York (2018 Remaster) 
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New York (2018 Re-Master) by A Shoreline Dream on Apple Music
Song · 2007 · Duration 5:42
Another fave from The Trip Hop Test, Part 1
Dubeliscious Groove by The Crystal Method 
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The Dubeliscious Groove (Fly Spanish Version) by The Crystal Method on Apple Music
Song · 1996 · Duration 6:46
The Aloof, Society
A track I originally found on a compilation called The Trip Hop Test, Part 1, circa 1994 
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Society by The Aloof on Apple Music
Song · 1994 · Duration 9:21
To my chagrin, I had not previously adopted and embraced Apple Notes. The Forever ✱ Notes methodology has me digging in to understand tagging, linking and smart folders. Notes is quietly becoming a favorite tool.
I’m currently a subscriber to Micro.blog, which is where my posts start. Micro.one is live today, as an introduction to micro blogging and is only $1 a month. Intro video at the link. 
Micro.one
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That feeling when my own inattention to a detail and assumptions Microsoft’s software makes caused me to change a password in error. IF I had been paying attention, no password change would have been needed. Nevertheless, two accounts have just had the password age clock reset.
You know, once upon a time I might have been called a silver-tongued devil for my cunning liguistics, and my ability to insert and infer innuendo. However, RuPaul and crew are masters to whom I am a mere understudy.
Doh. My Series 4 Apple Watch is now Vintage. Only another year or so before it’s obsolete.
I send you these wishes for your new year, that you will feel safe, secure and seen. And that you will be able to help others feel safe, secure and seen.
Just saw the memorial segment on CNN’s New Year’s Eve show. I’m old enough now that I know of most of the people who they featured.
Boom.
I love the low-key “Let me tell you the correct pronunciation of the word you just used” that Jeopardy hosts do.
As an Animal Crossing veteran [I don’t want to admit how many hours], it’s fun to use the Dream function to tour other Islands at random. I happened on one today that validated some of my own design decisions. But also I was judge-y. My house had more rooms. My museum is more complete. Etc.
Looking West on Margaret Street on Saint Paul, Minnesota’s East Side 