{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Mark McElroy","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/markmcelroy","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"3675","username":"markmcelroy","bio":"I'm a writer living in northern Mississippi. The twelve people reading my books love them.","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":14,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://micro.blog/markmcelroy/avatar.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"87330209","content_html":"

On Machines, Magic, and Messy Realities \"\"\"\"\"\" : markmcelroy.com

","summary":"Growing up with Gadgets Ever since I was a little kid, my passion for new technology has been a source of wonder, delight, and joy.  I hoarded gadgets: a Merlin handheld video game, a programmable Casio watch, a pair of walkie-talkies built to look like Star Trek communicators. I amused myself for h...","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/on-machines-magic-and-messy-realities/","date_published":"2026-03-31T15:44:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-31 15:44","date_timestamp":1774971886,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86750822","content_html":"

Lillies Not for Me \"\" : markmcelroy.com

","summary":"Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If David Cronenberg had ever made a body horror film with Merchant Ivory Productions, it might have become Lillies Not for Me, a tale of self-hatred, gay repression, and turn-of-the-century medical barbarism with roots in actual events. In the film, Owen James (Fionn...","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/lillies-not-for-me/","date_published":"2026-03-22T22:45:19+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-22 22:45","date_timestamp":1774219519,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86394110","content_html":"

Getting Out vs Getting About \"\"\"\"\"\" : markmcelroy.com

","summary":"When a vacation in Asia comes to an end, I like that final day to be structured like this: breakfast, airport, flight home, home. The idea of starting an international flight sweaty and dirty from a day’s adventures isn’t appealing to be. When I plop down in my Premium Economy seat and tuck into wha...","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/10005982-2/","date_published":"2026-03-17T15:07:01+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-17 15:07","date_timestamp":1773760021,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86240441","content_html":"

Sunday in Tokyo \"\"\"\"\"\" : markmcelroy.com

","summary":"Today’s our last day before heading home, so we spend some time strolling the streets of Tokyo. We’re here about three weeks before the famous cherry blossoms will open up along the canal in the Nakameguro neighborhood, so I used AI to coax Mother Nature to put on a show twenty-one days early: Today...","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/sunday-in-tokyo/","date_published":"2026-03-15T07:46:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-15 07:46","date_timestamp":1773560762,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86194154","content_html":"

The Osaka Adventure \"\"\"\"\"\" : markmcelroy.com

","summary":"Our favorite stop this trip? Osaka, Japan. Osaka is the perfect cruise ship port city. The cruise ship terminal, modern and well appointed, sits right next to the world’s largest marine aquarium and a giant ferris wheel. A long line of taxis awaits disembarking guests. The surrounding blocks host re...","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/the-osaka-adventure/","date_published":"2026-03-14T11:07:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-14 11:07","date_timestamp":1773486456,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85958889","content_html":"

Okinawa is Okay by Me: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"Supporting the restoration of a treasured landmark destroyed by fire? Shopping on a distinctly Japanese retail street that sprawls for more than a mile? Browsing handmade pottery connected to local customs dating back 8,000 years or more? Sucking down raw soba noodles served with tender pork belly a...","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/okinawa-is-okay-by-me/","date_published":"2026-03-11T08:45:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-11 08:45","date_timestamp":1773218753,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85958888","content_html":"

Happy White Day! markmcelroy.com

","summary":"It's not what you think.","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/happy-white-day/","date_published":"2026-03-11T08:07:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-11 08:07","date_timestamp":1773216427,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85958887","content_html":"

Scenes from Ishigaki: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"Here’s a little visual essay: our first day ever in Ishigaki, Japan — a sleepy island compared to places like Okinawa or Tokyo … but, even on a rainy day, full of charm.","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/scenes-from-ishigaki/","date_published":"2026-03-11T06:16:33+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-11 06:16","date_timestamp":1773209793,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85958886","content_html":"

Eleventh Tallest: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"When Taipei 101 first opened, it was the tallest building in the world: the first to soar more than a third of a mile into the sky. Less than five years later, its 101 stories were eclipsed by the Burj Khalifa’s height of half a mile. As of March 2026, Taipei 101 is now (just) […]","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/eleventh-tallest/","date_published":"2026-03-11T06:04:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-11 06:04","date_timestamp":1773209078,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85826687","content_html":"

A Prayer to a Big God: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/a-prayer-to-a-big-god/","date_published":"2026-03-09T13:16:18+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-09 13:16","date_timestamp":1773062178,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85756118","content_html":"

First Visit to Taiwan: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/first-visit-to-taiwan/","date_published":"2026-03-08T09:48:18+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-08 09:48","date_timestamp":1772963298,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85682926","content_html":"

I Know What Leaving Costs: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/i-know-what-leaving-costs/","date_published":"2026-03-07T02:30:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-07 02:30","date_timestamp":1772850652,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85625425","content_html":"

Manila Magic – Touring the Intramuros (Old City) \"\" : markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/manila-magic-touring-the-intramuros-old-city/","date_published":"2026-03-06T09:29:55+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-06 09:29","date_timestamp":1772789395,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85484457","content_html":"

A Day in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/a-day-in-puerto-princesa-subterranean-river-national-park/","date_published":"2026-03-04T13:11:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-04 13:11","date_timestamp":1772629906,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85407424","content_html":"

After Darkness, Dawn: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/after-darkness-dawn/","date_published":"2026-03-03T12:44:09+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-03 12:44","date_timestamp":1772541849,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85250815","content_html":"

I’m Moving from OpenAI and ChatGPT to Anthropic’s Claude: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/im-moving-from-openai-and-chatgpt-to-anthropics-claude/","date_published":"2026-03-01T01:55:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-01 01:55","date_timestamp":1772330151,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85247088","content_html":"

Asian Inspiration – Propaganda Posters: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/asian-inspiration-magaganda-posters/","date_published":"2026-03-01T00:18:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-01 00:18","date_timestamp":1772324334,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85212087","content_html":"

Tai Kwun Is No Longer a Prison: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/tai-kwun-is-no-longer-a-prison/","date_published":"2026-02-28T12:40:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-28 12:40","date_timestamp":1772282413,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85211121","content_html":"

Morning at the Museum: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/morning-at-the-museum/","date_published":"2026-02-28T12:23:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-28 12:23","date_timestamp":1772281382,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85184988","content_html":"

Tasty Times So Far in Hong Kong: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/tasty-times-so-far-in-hong-kong/","date_published":"2026-02-28T00:55:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-28 00:55","date_timestamp":1772240152,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84935196","content_html":"

The Tribe Has Spoken – You Don’t Need Survivor: Forged By Fire \"\" : markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/the-tribe-has-spoken-you-dont-survivor-forged-by-fire/","date_published":"2026-02-24T16:41:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-24 16:41","date_timestamp":1771951309,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84437839","content_html":"

Martyr! \"\" : markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/martyr/","date_published":"2026-02-17T12:35:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-17 12:35","date_timestamp":1771331705,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84055678","content_html":"

Mississippi, MAGA, and Making Nice: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/mississippi-maga-and-making-nice/","date_published":"2026-02-11T16:37:01+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-11 16:37","date_timestamp":1770827821,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"83745107","content_html":"

Test Quote: markmcelroy.com

","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/test-quote/","date_published":"2026-02-06T21:53:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-06 21:53","date_timestamp":1770414787,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"83737091","content_html":"
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The most coveted cities to visit have one striking thing in common — they are pedestrian centric. They reward walking.

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— Kevin Kelly, 50 Years of Travel Tips

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","summary":"","url":"https://markmcelroy.com/10005428-2/","date_published":"2026-02-06T20:00:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Mark McElroy","url":"http://markmcelroy.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmarkmcelroy%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"markmcelroy"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-06 20:00","date_timestamp":1770408044,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"830219","content_html":"

@Burk Nothing on iOS that even approaches Mars Edit. Not sure why. Blogging the the last thing I do that is easier on the Mac than on the iPad — which is just bizarre.

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@amit I’ll check it out, thanks!

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@syneryder Thanks. Lack of search makes self-service discovery of new folks and kindred spirits really hard! A profile search, at least, would seem to be in order.

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@drikkes OMG - a friend was showing me her work just yesterday, and here’s a post about it. Thanks for the pics! (I love her ground beef, by the way.)

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@patrickrhone Thank you for sharing this.

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@timothybuck 🙏🏻 Thanks a lot! I always value insights from locals, and appreciate the leads!

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@timothybuck Hey, just noticed you’re in San Francisco. Quick question — what is the one food experience you’d recommend above all others in the city? I’m headed there in three weeks and collecting ideas. 🍕🍔🍝🍺🌶🍖🌭🌮🌯🥟🍤

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@tommy ... I find myself resisting subscriptions for apps I’m just curious about, or that I would use infrequently. I might buy outright an app I might use two or three times a year. I don’t like auto-renewals for subscriptions at all.

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@tommy Oy, subscriptions! On the one hand, I never hesitated to buy updates of much-loved titles, back when software came in boxes. (Yes, I’m ancient.) And even now, I don’t mind paying fairly hefty rates for apps I consider critical (like Ulysses, for example). BUT ...

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@Larsen just be you. ;-) We can’t get that anywhere else.

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@timothybuck Get featured in the Discover list. Oh! Hey, @timothybuck!

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@timeuser Hope you weren’t buying lots of instant grits, Tang, Alia Seltzer, and KoolAid.

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@ismh As we listen to Connected, each of us builds a mental picture of the two of you in our heads. What image of the audience do you have in mind when recording the show? How do we look? What are we like? Who are we?

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@Burk Every day. Coconut, tangerine, orange, lime, lemon. Berry flavors are not my faves, as they taste more artificial.

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@c An interesting lead. Thanks!

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@donblanco We've been on some of the same paths, spiritually and politically. After years of veganism, vegetarianism, and about every other dietery-ism, I'm now back to omnivore-ism. This week.

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@manton This post and other conversations here are making me rethink my own blogging practices. I've taken pride in offering big, gorgeous photos (and I profit more than I would ever have expected to from well-placed, unobtruisive ads in sidebars), but I'm realizing that I've been posting less because of all the overhead now associated with my process. The idea of a fast, simple site really appeals to me.

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@jhull How about ten cents per minute (with 95% accuracy with Temi.com? Another idea, anyway.

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@jhull Hane you used Rev.com for transcription? Dollar per minute, spooky fast, very accurate. I use ‘em all the time.

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@smith Yes. This. I was just thinking the same thing today. Can you imagine how different all of social media would be if, instead of scrabbling to be influencers, people just shared for the joy of sharing?

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@Burk Amen.

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@Caspar Holy Smoke! That's the kind of thing I dream of having in my own sketchbooks, but I always end up with stick figures wandering through a landscape of sqiuggles and zeroes. Beautiful work.

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@jhull Ah, Dramatica. I first read the theory book back in ... what ... 2004? I've used a modified, streamlined version of the principles in planning the current book. Man, they gotta get their software act together though. That story engine begs to be an app or web app.

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@donblanco TIME TO PAY THE PIPER!!! What a great old movie. And I do see the resemblance. HA!

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@thatguygriff cute 🐕— and congrats on the recent marriage! 🎩

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