Same. When I’ve got a session coming upjwithjless than ideal prep time, I’ve used chat get to help figure out some story beats. Or reframe a movie plot into DnD terms. But more often than not I use the Story Engine Deck to help with writers block. I’d rather support a small company with a useful product than help Sam Altman boil the oceans.

I also switched to Tidal after learning about Spotify’s dystopian future war AI powered killer robot plans. It’s also bullshit how little they pay artists.

I wish Tidal had podcasts, but I’m happy enough with AntennaPod.

The American Temperament Test Society tests aggression in dog breeds in controlled environment. Participants self select, so there’s that, and ultimately I think the test says more about the owners than the dogs. Nonetheless, per the ATTS , the american pit bill terrier passed 87% of the time while the Australian shepherd only passed 83% of the time.

Do you hate money but love backpacks? Then check out Hillpeople Gear. I have a Connor, but Umlindi might be up your alley. They’re not light backpacks, but they’re sturdy and the load bearing system is second to none. Super comfortable even without a hip belt.

Also check out Mystery Ranch. If you can find a used one that’s be best, but even after getting bought by Yeti they still make really good shit.

Hahahaha that is great! I didn’t see that until now. It’s a gas tank for the snowmobiles. And before you think I’m a fancy boy, they’re over a decade old and the only way to get to and from our house in the winter.

I have exactly zero Linux knowledge but I know people who do!

Thank you! I’ll check those out!

I’ll check in over there. Thanks for both suggestions!

Once I started using alarms and timers my life got much better. I rely heavily on timers to convince myself to do chores. 20 minutes of cleaning or organizing my stuff is better then 0 minutes. And 20 minutes is digestable. And also for lazy fun stuff. I can set a 1 hour timer for video games or do a hobby or whatever and the time cut off keeps me focused.

Lt. Colonel David Grossman is not the worst thing to happen to american policing but he’s sure not helping anything.

I bought a ninja blender and I was so proud of myself. And honestly it’s a great blender. But then I tried my mom’s Vitamix and holy shit it’s in a different league. Like the difference between JV basketball and the NBA.

Sister Sin rules. Check em out!

On the one hand I’m doing a great job of supporting the local animal shelter. On the other hand, they’ve got some questions.