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I just lost a very nice piece of kit. Now, I really need to reorganize my digital stuff: archives, code, research, writing. Having terabytes spread across multiple devices isn’t working anymore.

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Since the 2025 holidays, my life has been upside down. On Dec 11th, I went to the ER with shooting pain in my arms and hands — and was turned away. Two weeks later, my doctor took one look and sent me straight back. The result:

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Since the 2025 holidays, my life has been upside down. On Dec 11th, I went to the ER with shooting pain in my arms and hands — and was turned away. Two weeks later, my doctor took one look and sent me straight back.

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Merry Christmas

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“You’re not that technical are you?”

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Here’s a list of my technical accomplishments.

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“Teach? Who did you teach for!? Tell me.”

\n

the SANS Institute.

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My nephew: emjay.blog

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Why don’t you speak up more?

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Well because - that’s wrong.\nWhen I tell you - it’s your fault.\nWhen I give advice - it’s wrong, always.\nMaybe try - No, tried something similar.

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Authoritarians truly survive on silence.

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Post sharing culture: emjay.blog

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Making Ink: emjay.blog

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We're living in a dumpster fire. emjay.blog

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Guardian Cats: emjay.blog

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Forgiveness: emjay.blog

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Last day: emjay.blog

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You are the resistance. emjay.blog

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Adventure Time: emjay.blog

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Choose: emjay.blog

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