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Both?”\n#Halloween</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/1000003194-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"389\" alt=\"Old carved jack-o'-lantern pumpkin atop an inverted crock next some old bushel baskets again blank tan wall.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/11/10/hard-freezes-come-to-minneapolis.html","date_published":"2026-11-11T01:41:32+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"01:41","date_timestamp":1794361292,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117595262117262706","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mzyt7zuy2a24"]}},{"id":"100782570","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dbcurren.bsky.social\">@dbcurren.bsky.social</a> A few from PM Press including “The Reticular Society” by Ian Alan Paul. New book intended as companion and update to Situationist Guy Debord’s classic “Society of the Spectacle.” Abstract theory on how networks connect yet isolate individuals and revolts. Incipherability offered as path to revolt.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mzvi5k3o5k2y","date_published":"2026-11-09T17:45:27+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-11-09 17:45","date_timestamp":1794246327,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"100699965","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dbcurren.bsky.social\">@dbcurren.bsky.social</a> OMG @ TC Book Fest by RainTaxi in St. Paul, the annual biggie in MN. Will have get back on that, but got 3 rad books from PM Press!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mzqrtrsboc25","date_published":"2026-11-07T20:55:38+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-11-07 20:55","date_timestamp":1794084938,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"100640284","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://skarjune.bsky.social\">@skarjune.bsky.social</a> Sorry to post the image, but my last laugh on the Orange Dino (Dictator in Name Only—not an actual accomplished autocrat)</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mznzaav7wc2u","date_published":"2026-11-06T18:29:54+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-11-06 18:29","date_timestamp":1793989794,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"100636389","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://mtj333.bsky.social\">@mtj333.bsky.social</a> Paperless Etiquette: Back when we worked daily in offices with people, my Email Rule:</p>\n<p>After the 3rd email in a burst from a coworker, I stop E-sponding &amp; walk right into their cube or office and take a seat~Hey! Whaddup?</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Skarjune/100636389","date_published":"2026-11-06T18:26:03+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-11-06 18:26","date_timestamp":1793989563,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"100627636","content_html":"<p>While my Bluesky feed has lit up this week with the #BlueWave, finding it easy to trim LinkedIn. I’m retired on the sidelines, while my old IT connections brag about AI projects. Reminds me of <em>The 4-Hour Work Week</em> craze. Wow, so little work and now so few actual people taking up my time. #BuhBye</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/11/06/while-my-bluesky-feed-has.html","date_published":"2026-11-06T16:06:37+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-11-06 16:06","date_timestamp":1793981197,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117570351872540096","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mznra4bjyt2n"]}},{"id":"100597868","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://minneapolismn.gov\">@minneapolismn.gov</a> With new system some phones cannot connect to 311 with routing to city flagged as “invalid number. Used to always work. Instead 612-673-3000 or email or website works. Not an improvement, more like tech bloat…</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mzlvvq6das2d","date_published":"2026-11-05T22:25:00+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-11-05 22:25","date_timestamp":1793917500,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"100586684","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/technogeek75\">@technogeek75</a> There will be turncoat Republicans for a majority, already happening. Mostly, American voters had Corruption as a top issue, and incoming Congress members expect better leadership with transparency, not secret meetings with expat billionaires pretending to be diplomats.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Skarjune/100586684","date_published":"2026-11-05T22:02:15+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-11-05 22:02","date_timestamp":1793916135,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"100586393","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://susankayequinn.bsky.social\">@susankayequinn.bsky.social</a> Deciding got easier over the past 11 months as it got worse, such that there was no choice, only a clear path forward. Here in Minnesota we took the brunt, but showed the world how to resist and why. Next up: Senator Peggy Flanagan!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mzldczmrys2z","date_published":"2026-11-05T16:52:25+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-11-05 16:52","date_timestamp":1793897545,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"100515162","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://meidastouch.com\">@meidastouch.com</a> Maybe the Creationist Museum has an opening for janitor par excellence. Lotsa dookie on the Ark!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mzipxh7jp227","date_published":"2026-11-04T16:00:36+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-11-04 16:00","date_timestamp":1793808036,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"100515163","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://susankayequinn.bsky.social\">@susankayequinn.bsky.social</a> House Minority Leader #HakeemJeffries met privately on August 23, 2026 with #JaredKushner in New York City. Shoulda waited to subpoena the billionaire crook next session. Dems need new leadership.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mzip5ojgcc27","date_published":"2026-11-04T15:46:11+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-11-04 15:46","date_timestamp":1793807171,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"100488023","content_html":"<p>#WordOfTheDay\n#REPUDIATE</p>\n<p>1: to refuse to accept; to reject as untrue or unjust\n2: to refuse to acknowledge or pay\n3: to refuse to have anything to do with</p>\n<p>E.G. unless they repudiated the failed policies of the past and took decisive action, the party might fracture or lose its hold on the electorate</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/11/04/wordoftheday-repudiate-to-refuse-to.html","date_published":"2026-11-04T13:53:14+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-11-04 13:53","date_timestamp":1793800394,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117558503255679731","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mziity5p4u26"]}},{"id":"100086885","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dominicervolina.com\">@dominicervolina.com</a> They stole identities from legal Somali citizens, but caught by our election judges. Minnesota prosecutes vote fraud and secret police murderers, honoring #RuleOfLaw — unlike Republican Liars and Grifters.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3myxhjyh5ws2z","date_published":"2026-10-28T19:14:39+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-28 19:14","date_timestamp":1793214879,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"99903323","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/writingslowly\">@writingslowly</a> Oh in the dystopian scifi stories that doesn’t end well. But then there’s the Murderbot option where a rogue bot wakes up to help fight off the Tech Bro Corps and aliens…</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Skarjune/99903323","date_published":"2026-10-26T13:31:37+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-26 13:31","date_timestamp":1793021497,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"99249283","content_html":"<p>Peck of skinned roma tomatoes while making sauce, using fresh produce from St. Paul Farmer’s Market Roseville satellite location. Served with spaghetti squash and turkey/bison/pecorino meatballs.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/1000003016-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"437\" alt=\"Wide white bowl full of shiny meaty bright red oblong tomatoes in sunshine atop dull wood planking.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/10/14/peck-of-skinned-roma-tomatoes.html","date_published":"2026-10-15T03:29:39+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-15 03:29","date_timestamp":1792034979,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117442804962305148","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mxv4ojnz5j2q"]}},{"id":"99062173","content_html":"<p>Goodbye Coblestone Cove\nGoodbye Leveaux Creek\nGoodbye Sawtooth Ridge\nGoodbye Gichi-gami\n#Autumn #NorthShore #Minnesota</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/1000002871-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"302\" alt=\"Postcard sunset over a lake with  thin red glow on horizon with silhouette of trees and brush in foreground.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/10/11/goodbye-coblestone-cove-goodbye-leveaux.html","date_published":"2026-10-11T21:59:01+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-11 21:59","date_timestamp":1791755941,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117424517898892598","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mxmysl4ssi2i"]}},{"id":"98945449","content_html":"<p>#Autumn view from atop Mount Oberg on the #NorthShore of Lake Superior in Minnesota near Tofte. A plein air pallete of brilliant colors.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/1000002939-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" alt=\"Autumn landscape in foreground with green and orange leaves, some thin bare tree trunks and branches, a lone tall pine on far right, and blue lake horizon and white puffy clouds in background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/10/09/autumn-view-from-atop-mount.html","date_published":"2026-10-09T16:08:40+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-09 16:08","date_timestamp":1791562120,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117411815851626054","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mxheccz4km2b"]}},{"id":"98944681","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/bnmnetp\">@bnmnetp</a> The best of the Sawtooth Ridge and easy switchbacks up. Not as high as Carlton, Moose, and Mystery on the Superior Hiking Trail, which are good hikes. We also did Britton, but Oberg is so awe-inspiring. And White Sky Rock is a sweet view over Caribou Lake.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Skarjune/98944681","date_published":"2026-10-09T15:57:12+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-09 15:57","date_timestamp":1791561432,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"98907336","content_html":"<p>Peak #Autumn colors on the #NorthShore of Lake Superior in #Minnesota. View from atop little Mount Oberg near Tofte looking North over Lake Oberg. Site has a loop trail around the forested peak with 8 outlooks on rock faces and ledges including a broad view of Lake Superior.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/e36f208465-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" alt=\"Postcard landscape of a long scenic view of an autumn forest with green, yellow, orange, and red colors rolling across hills, and a small lake reflecting a blue sky with some small puffy clouds on a sunny day.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/10/08/peak-autumn-colors-on-the.html","date_published":"2026-10-09T01:55:36+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-09 01:55","date_timestamp":1791510936,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117408461423710360","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mxfumvoybk26"]}},{"id":"98756731","content_html":"<p>Watched the sun rise over Lake Superior from Tofte Minnesota on North Shore of Lake Superior this morning. Thanks Canada to the East for sharing the waters and Sun!</p>\n<p>For generations there was no map to divide the land and people. Still, Superior shares beauty and tasty fish for all. May we keep it…</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/1000002637-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"299\" alt=\"Sunrise over a lake of dark blue water with brilliant layers of red, orange, and yellow intermixed by wispy gray clouds. A postcard picture with the white oval sun just hanging above the water's horizon.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/10/06/watched-the-sun-rise-over.html","date_published":"2026-10-06T14:24:58+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-06 14:24","date_timestamp":1791296698,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117394421107844330","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mx7n43modo2y"]}},{"id":"98171332","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://susankayequinn.bsky.social\">@susankayequinn.bsky.social</a> We have Induction/Convection/Air Fry stove &amp; worth the upgrade. Healthier for allergies. Performance is excellent. Cooking has benefited, especially for sensitive baked goods. Full trays of perfect muffins, cookies, biscuits, breads…<br>\nJust canned a gallon of tomatoes &amp; also apple butter. Lotsa hot!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mwe77zatoc2j","date_published":"2026-09-25T16:34:56+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-25 16:34","date_timestamp":1790354096,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"98171333","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://susankayequinn.bsky.social\">@susankayequinn.bsky.social</a> Sustainable is possible!Used to compost with worm box for many years (castings are gardener’s gold but Yuk). Minneapolis has full curbside options, so bins mostly recycling, compost, and then some trash. Most all waste has pickup or drop-off options, while electronics go to NPO recycling centers.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mwe6su4gkk2j","date_published":"2026-09-25T16:27:35+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-25 16:27","date_timestamp":1790353655,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97637671","content_html":"<p>M.I.T. report warns AI is causing “Cognitive Surrender.”</p>\n<p>So many frightening AI scenarios seem hypothetical, though possible. But <strong><em>Cognitive Surrender</em></strong> is already happening across the board on the Human side of the equation. Tech corps and users are so ensconced.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://aiandeducation.mit.edu/report/\">MIT AI and Education</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/09/16/mit-report-warns-ai-is.html","date_published":"2026-09-16T13:33:13+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-16 13:33","date_timestamp":1789565593,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117280971264268598","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mvnav2fnub2l"]}},{"id":"97523352","content_html":"<p>The largest survey of physicists ever conducted reveals that experts still deeply disagree about some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.</p>\n<p>Can’t we agree on anything anymore???</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260912220041.htm\">Science Daily</a></p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/1000002465.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"515\" alt=\"Space image of a yellow and blue spiral nebula with headline: Science Daily | Physicists can't agree on how the Universe works \" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/09/14/the-largest-survey-of-physicists.html","date_published":"2026-09-14T15:57:12+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-14 15:57","date_timestamp":1789401432,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117270214125685148","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mvihzepchq2p"]}},{"id":"97316614","content_html":"<p>Just a #Sunny day in the Neighborhood.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/1000002452-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"408\" alt=\"Smiling face of man with yellow ball cap and sunglasses next to a large orange sunflower bloom.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/09/10/just-a-sunny-day-in.html","date_published":"2026-09-10T21:30:20+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-10 21:30","date_timestamp":1789075820,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117248874006236992","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mv6yqxtzvd2s"]}},{"id":"97163281","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://susankayequinn.bsky.social\">@susankayequinn.bsky.social</a> We have Free Geek &amp; other computer recycle/rebuild orgs &amp; programs in Minnesota. They can be nonprofit with electronics training programs. Check your local area for something.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3muuadtgnrk2l","date_published":"2026-09-06T14:47:11+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-06 14:47","date_timestamp":1788706031,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97012715","content_html":"<p>Bee liking the big mahogany-red-orange “Velvet Queen” Sunflower in our bee/butterfly friendly rain garden.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/1000002404-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" alt=\"Bee upon large bright orange-red sunflower head against blue sky and green tree.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/09/05/bee-liking-the-big-mahoganyredorange.html","date_published":"2026-09-05T13:56:32+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-05 13:56","date_timestamp":1788616592,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117218777354799953","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3murn2lknto2s"]}},{"id":"96860675","content_html":"<p>Who knew Smash Burger Tacos was a Thing?\n50/50 Bison/Grass fed Beef</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/1000002379-m.jpg\" width=\"425\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Three flat tacos with fried beef topped with white cheese crumbles.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/09/02/who-knew-smash-burger-tacos.html","date_published":"2026-09-03T01:11:16+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-03 01:11","date_timestamp":1788397876,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117204444050744775","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mulbemhilc2i"]}},{"id":"96166174","content_html":"<p>Cat sitter emailed this confirmation that Mazy has been fed today. We be on the go…\n#CatsOfMastodon</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/116a7f31e4-m.jpg\" width=\"426\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Gray cat standing on a brown floor, cocked head looking up with one green eye in light, other eye in shadow, and a pink tongue out licking up to nose.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/08/21/cat-sitter-emailed-this-confirmation.html","date_published":"2026-08-21T17:37:53+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-21 17:37","date_timestamp":1787333873,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/117134713372134469","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mtmcgqh7n225"]}},{"id":"96038247","content_html":"<p>We got this little Oxalis Triangularis as a starter from our local gardening club in spring. 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Yes it’s free to play with, then comes the upsells to actually deploy professionally—as opposed to using WordPress.org software on any host anyway you prefer.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Skarjune/95914713","date_published":"2026-08-17T14:09:15+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-17 14:09","date_timestamp":1786975755,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95818851","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/writingslowly\">@writingslowly</a> WordPress has had a distraction free option, and Classic Editor works fine for basic writing. But underlying framework of Block editing is a complex layout system, not for writers. Besides, there are so many better options for research and authoring. 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Today’s Minnesota Star Tribune has a story:</p>\n<p>“Businessman donates $29 million to help Minnesotans pay rent after ICE surge.”</p>\n<p>Neighbor to Neighbor, collective karma impact.</p>\n<p class=\"microblog_hashtags\">#MinneapolisModel</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mrki7udoms2v","date_published":"2026-07-26T13:25:55+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-26 13:25","date_timestamp":1785072355,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94685966","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/Skarjune\">@Skarjune</a> Being a good #Neighbor is not a performative act. #Community #Groundswell can surge. Today’s Minnesota Star Tribune has a story:</p>\n<p>“Businessman donates $29 million to help Minnesotans pay rent after ICE surge.”</p>\n<p>Neighbor to Neighbor, collective karma impact.</p>\n<p class=\"microblog_hashtags\">#MinneapolisModel</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Skarjune/94685966","date_published":"2026-07-26T13:21:14+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-26 13:21","date_timestamp":1785072074,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94662468","content_html":"<p>Everyday in this #USA we just get #BadNews each and every day.</p>\n<p>#Immoral and #Illegal tossing #RuleOfLaw away.</p>\n<p>Well there’s #News for you, read this today. #Minneapolis is the model paving the way.</p>\n<p>Community #groundswell is here to stay!</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.startribune.com/we-made-it-six-months-later-eat-street-owners-greatest-strength-is-each-other/601572609?utm_source=gift\">Six months after ICE</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/07/25/everyday-in-this-usa-we.html","date_published":"2026-07-25T23:44:15+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-25 23:44","date_timestamp":1785023055,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/116983271729859950","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mrj2cxs75w24"]}},{"id":"94421627","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dbcurren.bsky.social\">@dbcurren.bsky.social</a> “Can it translate to excitement for a presidential campaign?”<br>\nWe can hope!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mr6dsyhsic2m","date_published":"2026-07-21T17:35:11+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-21 17:35","date_timestamp":1784655311,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94172392","content_html":"<p>Minneapolis didn’t have to endure #POTUS blather to know better, as seen on our LAKE Street Corner this morning:</p>\n<p>#VOTE\nDemocracy Needs You</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/958f05768d-m.jpg\" width=\"594\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Two people holding protest signs;&amp;10;Take Out the Trash — Vote&amp;10;VOTE — Democracy Needs You\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/07/17/minneapolis-didnt-have-to-endure.html","date_published":"2026-07-17T14:26:04+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-17 14:26","date_timestamp":1784298364,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/116935778681666887","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mqtxfourhu2x"]}},{"id":"94016983","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/writingslowly\">@writingslowly</a> To think that I taught digital literacy in college and trade school classes to help job seekers—now plain old analog literacy is needed.</p>\n<p>My Little Free Library nearing 3K books moved over 5 years. My Minneapolis Neighborhood is solvent.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Skarjune/94016983","date_published":"2026-07-15T00:47:10+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-15 00:47","date_timestamp":1784076430,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93893442","content_html":"<p>#BuhBye 90+ House of Lords aka #Senate …\nAwaiting #PeoplesHouse come November #Elections !</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/07/12/buhbye-house-of-lords-aka.html","date_published":"2026-07-12T21:18:44+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-12 21:18","date_timestamp":1783891124,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/116909102024163744","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mqi4cksbhm23"]}},{"id":"93843668","content_html":"<p>The bees are loving the purple coneflowers (Echinacea Purpurea) in our Minnesota perennial wildflower patch. #Summer #Garden #Flowers</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/cd5dd3822c-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Close-up of flower with pink petals hanging down over green stem topped by a glowing sunburst colored head with a bee alight.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/07/11/the-bees-are-loving-the.html","date_published":"2026-07-11T20:39:24+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-11 20:39","date_timestamp":1783802364,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/116903273289920112","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mqfjhxh4kd23"]}},{"id":"93375319","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/gazeshift@mastodon.social\" class=\"u-url mention\">@gazeshift</a></span> Thx! Sure did. On vacation at partner’s relatives, filling time…Beat the Bot 2—3:<br>\n“Here’s how I would have solved it on my own. You solved it faster than I did! Well done.”</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Skarjune/93375319","date_published":"2026-07-03T15:07:49+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-03 15:07","date_timestamp":1783091269,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93218095","content_html":"<p>When it goes to a triple consonant with endless possibilities, that’s cute #Wordle…and now we go on #vacation. #NoFun #Buhbye\nWordle 1,837 X/6</p>\n<p>⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛<br>\n⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛<br>\n🟩🟩⬛⬛🟩<br>\n🟩🟩⬛⬛🟩<br>\n🟩🟩⬛⬛🟩<br>\n🟩🟩⬛⬛🟩</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/06/30/when-it-goes-to-a.html","date_published":"2026-07-01T01:18:35+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-01 01:18","date_timestamp":1782868715,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/116842084664648502","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mpkdwjvbeg2q"]}},{"id":"93052904","content_html":"<p>First Shasta Daisy &amp; Calendula in the garden for summer perennial flower blossoms.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/54b4045ab0-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Pair of flowers. Wide shite petals &amp; yellow head left, thin yellow stacked petals right.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/06/27/first-shasta-daisy-calendula-in.html","date_published":"2026-06-28T02:28:29+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-28 02:28","date_timestamp":1782613709,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/116825373786783131","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mpcwhdujh42e"]}},{"id":"92997923","content_html":"<p>No thanks #Wordle Bot. My analysis is that I nailed the puzzle, while you have become #AI with #Attitude. Do not hallucinate on my parade please.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/3e88326861.png\" width=\"267\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Congratulations!&amp;10;(section of scores &amp;:stats)&amp;10;Badge Earned&amp;10;Wordle in 2&amp;10;Wordle Bot: We both solved the puzzle in 2 guesses today.&amp;10;Read my full analysis.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/06/26/no-thanks-wordle-bot-my.html","date_published":"2026-06-27T02:51:14+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-27 02:51","date_timestamp":1782528674,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/116819799877040907","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mpahanwafp26"]}},{"id":"92585247","content_html":"<p>Sullivan Fortner on Piano with Tyrone Allen on Bass in the Grammy winning Sullivan Fortner Trio tonight at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival playing a captivating set that held a big noisy crowd breathless at times.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/1351/2026/b3a97b9764-m.jpg\" width=\"347\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Man playing piano seen from side and another behind playing contra bass, at a jazz festival immersed in playing their music&amp;10;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/06/20/sullivan-fortner-on-piano-with.html","date_published":"2026-06-21T04:15:10+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-21 04:15","date_timestamp":1782015310,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@Skarjune/116786156281574480","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3morj5cmxny2k"]}},{"id":"91649400","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://mollyjongfast.bsky.social\">@mollyjongfast.bsky.social</a> It’s No Wonder Grads Are Booing Their Commencement Speakers!</p>\n<p>Thanks Molly for revealing how pompous and arrogant biz/tech leaders talk down to desperate grads.</p>\n<p>Eric Schmidt to booing: “There is a fear in your generation that the future has already been written, that the machines are coming…”</p>\n<p>DUH!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mnmo3evuzc2r","date_published":"2026-06-06T12:35:20+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-06 12:35","date_timestamp":1780749320,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91086854","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://newyorker.com\">@newyorker.com</a> To think that I used a slide rule, built cameras,  operated computers with punch cards in my college years with technology.</p>\n<p>Was handy throughout a career in tech engineering for decades right up to the Internet.</p>\n<p>Now that’s Dumb compared to the AI Tech in education. Who knows how better or worse?</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wlij2otmi2t5kx337ek32rtn/post/3mmur6tr62s2a","date_published":"2026-05-28T00:27:04+00:00","author":{"name":"David Skarjune","url":"https://skarjune.ink","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F2444.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Skarjune"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-28 00:27","date_timestamp":1779928024,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}