Posts by Algot@mastodon.art
(DIR) Post #AUJ8pWTTMsjK7BfJ2m by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-04-04T12:03:11Z
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@ParadeGrotesque Thanks for the information about another word game!
(DIR) Post #AUJ92ypzE4HrqWc3vM by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-04-04T11:21:52Z
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What's your favorite key?#Clipart #Wordplay
(DIR) Post #AUY2FviIm6Ioj86Sci by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-04-11T15:38:49Z
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oracularadjectiveorac·u·lar ȯ-ˈra-kyə-lər ə-1 resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)2 of, relating to, or being an oracleSource: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oracular-==0==-No need for statements, oracular.It suffices to use the vernacularTo predict that my WotD's futureCould be less than spectacular.Is the blush off the rose?#WordOfTheDay #Clipart #SmallPoems
(DIR) Post #AUY2FxhfNQyytjoyuW by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-04-11T16:03:35Z
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Occasionally, the hurry involved in making a post with a clipart means I do inadequate research.It's been updated, but the original image of the "rose" had inaccurate leaves. Instead of compound leaves, I had created only simple leaves.Fortunately, most of the internet allows for updates to correct such errors.While the flower is still only rose-like, it is a better representation, I hope.
(DIR) Post #AUY2FzXSYM0Saf3rHM by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-04-11T16:05:36Z
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The adage I frequently use is ever more true in this case:"Everything is a Work-In-Progress".
(DIR) Post #AUZvL1tQurMLyeiLWC by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-04-12T13:50:04Z
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vicinitynounvi·cin·i·ty və-ˈsi-nə-tē plural vicinities1 a surrounding area or district : neighborhood2 neighborhood sense 3b3 the quality or state of being near : proximitysource: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vicinity-==0==-The stream, sometimes a torrentMostly cheerful, rarely abhorrent,Passes here through this vicinity,Sharing friends, with whom I have affinity.#WordOfTheDay #SmallPoems #Clipart
(DIR) Post #AUcE4PIqNsTe134bb6 by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-04-13T15:12:41Z
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@gbhnews It is good to see even this small presence of public radio/tv as part of the fediverse.It is good that you have attempted to begin promoting the idea of NPR's engagement, too.It does make sense to me that the nationwide service is the place to start a server dedicated to news from each of the member stations. I do hope WGBH keeps pushing ahead, perhaps as a pilot for the whole system, securing the necessary domain(s), etc. as a start.Good luck.
(DIR) Post #AV110OW6aGSq0PkePo by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-04-25T15:01:11Z
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orthographynounor·thog·ra·phy ȯr-ˈthä-grə-fē 1a the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage1b the representation of the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols2 a part of language study that deals with letters and spellingsource: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthography-==0==-When dealing with orthographyIt is hard to be quite fancy free,But if you take some liberty,It can turn out fine. Can you agree?#WordOfTheDay #SmallPoems
(DIR) Post #AV110QQrSjSRwjJUWG by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-04-25T15:05:36Z
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There is almost always an opportunity for wordplay.Sometimes it is visual.For me, the program #Inkscape has become a comfortable tool to develop ideas into images.Find the tools that meet your need to be creative, and use them; use them; use them.
(DIR) Post #AVJMQwTYXl7mjtL1Dk by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-05-04T11:37:25Z
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@rm4 You pose an interesting question about boosts and editing by the original poster.One way to look at it is the trust you feel between yourself and the person whose post you boost. Boosting random posters' toots may be more problematic than boosting posts from those who are better known to you and less likely to twist their views in a perverse way. Boosting friends or trusted news sources is more sensible than boosting a random person's work.Read people's timelines...be safe.
(DIR) Post #AVc5k5fP4aJi5zx5s0 by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-05-13T10:33:21Z
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Does a cloud qualify as a 3D 'object'?#Inkscape #InkscapeChallenge
(DIR) Post #AVg6hEL9FLI2iHW9mi by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-05-15T11:46:56Z
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Today, in May, it's Ides.I'll not be taking sides.Nods go off to Shakespeare,But that's all there is from here.#SmallPoems #RidiculousRhymes
(DIR) Post #AVg6ozeFkpNFSp9hqK by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-05-15T11:52:11Z
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@wauz ???
(DIR) Post #AVg7L9hjtuxjv47e76 by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-05-15T11:58:00Z
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@wauz I did not know that.
(DIR) Post #AVg7PnfvEUdL2pUGGW by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-05-15T11:58:50Z
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@wauz Your wordplay is exceeding my skills.
(DIR) Post #AViBIZ0AB7qBdogB8q by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-05-16T10:33:40Z
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Yes, you need a visit to the dentist when a tooth crown falls off.When I return, will I have had the experience of a coronation?#Wordplay
(DIR) Post #AVoIvxAAHvm9olxps8 by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-05-19T10:35:27Z
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Whither the weather?In our house, we have at least a dozen thermometers. I guess you could say we are interested in knowing why we feel hot or cold.I've been exploring getting even more into weather...no, not by going out to stand in pouring rain.I gave my wife a 5-in-1 weather station for fun.We are exploring humidity, rainfall (so far, none), wind speed and direction...and, of course, temperature.
(DIR) Post #AVoIvy4AvgZwcUAZAu by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-05-19T10:43:55Z
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The next step is to see how we can look at the sensor readings without standing beside the very pretty display.I found instructions explaining how to hook it to a Raspberry Pi running software called "Weewx" and a web server so we can open a web page on our cellphones to check the details any time we want.Old habits do not easily fade, so we will continue to check the many thermometers around the house as we walk past them.
(DIR) Post #AVoJJwcbx54z5bi39s by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-05-19T10:49:56Z
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@wauz Ah, the music of my youth...though, I will admit, I do not remember this particular song.A 45rpm by Buddy Holly and the Crickets "may" have been the first record I ever purchased, though.
(DIR) Post #AVqkrboKectWOgiSS8 by Algot@mastodon.art
2023-05-20T14:58:34Z
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Watching the #Weather data accumulate is the newest time sink here.It has been not even a full day since the setup of all the major component parts.We have a National Weather Service forecast of rain for today, so, of course, I am excited to see how the sensor package reports on that!