Posts by wordrascal@mstdn.social
(DIR) Post #AVJikG9ToHioG1Z1EW by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-05-04T16:38:47Z
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Thread:2 years ago this week, my life changed unexpectedly and dramatically. I can't talk about the event itself, but I can talk about my journey since, including the challenges I've had "just asking for help" as many people have encouraged me to do.
(DIR) Post #AVJimYaKFPZO0PDSnA by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-05-04T16:39:12Z
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"Just" asking for #help has never come easy to me, and it's not out of pride. I have simply never known how. It always seemed, whether at home or school or workplaces, that "just" asking came laden with hidden expectations. There was "a way" to ask, or only certain things that were acceptable to ask, or I needed to have something to offer (that I never seemed able to sufficiently identify) either before or following the ask.
(DIR) Post #AVJiovUk2XRpdejZzs by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-05-04T16:39:38Z
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Over time, even simple, legitimate "no's" felt tinged with judgment, and I learned not to trust either myself or others. So, I stopped asking in favor of endlessly trying to "prove" myself capable, self-sufficient, and yes, worthy.This was my "normal" for a lot of years. I've only recently realized that I was never the problem, but I still feel challenged to know what or how to ask.
(DIR) Post #AVJiu6ba9weVXpP4j2 by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-05-04T16:40:34Z
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I know now that it's a matter of practice, so here's a try:I'm looking for support to start up and launch this project I believe pretty strongly in -- deeper coverage of the intersection of technology (especially the emerging kind), law, and society.This is a project I started a few years ago but haven't had enough time or space to follow through on till now.
(DIR) Post #AVJiziFdcTsHkXoSps by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-05-04T16:41:34Z
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Here's how you can help:- Simplest: if you're a Medium member, follow me and/or the Forensic Horizons publication on Medium, and read and share my work.- If you're not a Medium member, please consider joining for $5/month, and then follow me!- You can also tip me at Ko-fi, once or on an ongoing basis. (Link is in my Medium bio.)- If your company wants to sponsor my work, that's an option as well! Please note, however, that I'm not pursuing pay-for-play content.Thanks in advance!
(DIR) Post #AVJj0eyfHEM1szKF4S by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-05-04T16:41:45Z
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https://medium.com/forensic-horizons/april-2023-the-way-things-have-always-and-never-been-done-4d87752192ea
(DIR) Post #AVJntX6kdYNjDrWqiO by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-05-04T17:36:29Z
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Sometimes (like with the Eli Lilly Alzheimer's drug announcement) I just want to troll #LinkedIn posts with #popculture references like "This is how we got Planet of the Apes" to see if anyone over there understands them.
(DIR) Post #AVNS7nfASfeSGJrezI by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-05-06T11:51:19Z
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@BenjaminHimes Good list of nonprofit news sources here: https://findyournews.org/campaign/inn-network-directory/Many are local, many are national or even international. Be sure to look specifically at names starting with "The."
(DIR) Post #AVRjnmbbG8Ouzvdklk by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-05-08T13:28:19Z
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Why is it that my dog seems to request my permission before eating the food I set out in her dish, but has absolutely zero qualms about snarfing all the forbidden "treats" off the side of the road when we walk??
(DIR) Post #AVRkpxLYOWokqPjcgK by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-05-08T13:39:54Z
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@pricklyheart I actually was wondering whether there was some weird collision between biological pack animal behavior (permission) vs. biological scavenging behavior (snarfing). Like in spite of the collar/leash, she isn't thinking of herself as a pack animal with an alpha when she sniffs something tasty/disgusting...?
(DIR) Post #AViLe9cqCqAeqohk00 by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-05-16T13:47:45Z
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@briankrebs Also implications for people whose phones are searched as part of ongoing criminal investigation or intel gathering.
(DIR) Post #AWKHWvQyxSt28SHxmy by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-06-03T21:00:38Z
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The perfect warm and breezy night to enjoy #jazzfest #yeahthatGreenville
(DIR) Post #AWf0vI23JCvlEoyZNY by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-06-13T21:03:29Z
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Not a bad first yield for a rookie gardener. Also, never assume that ALL the seeds in a packet won't make it. #littleshopofzucchini #helloaudrey
(DIR) Post #AXFR4UKnpuhhEtocGe by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-07-01T10:46:05Z
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@izabelamisiak I have so much shame left over from "not using time wisely" in school, it's still a major source of self doubt for me.
(DIR) Post #AZOmj9cZKKSrKl6Z3w by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-09-03T18:45:22Z
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I guess there are worse reasons to lose a parsley plant....!
(DIR) Post #AcBDdRcVk1jCOaV2bw by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-11-25T23:17:13Z
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The 3 Rs of safe explosives handling, according to the 2 gamers I live and went #hiking with today, are "Recognize, Requisition, Reload." #themoreyouknow
(DIR) Post #AdAmw2pjEO8L7XIxPc by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-12-25T16:10:05Z
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I don't remember watching this with my boys last year, but they assure me we did and now I guess it's one of our annual traditions. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! #sabaton #ChristmasTruce #peaceonearth https://youtube.com/watch?v=HPdHkHslFIU&si=1NVuguCu0W2DDsx5
(DIR) Post #AdD5YhdWA4x2AF62Ma by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-12-26T18:48:13Z
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Knee-jerk snobby #citygirl response: "Sure, I guess in some parts of the country still..." along with "I guess if the cellular network fails..." but actually the org appears to have strong emphasis on #accessibility so I will just shut my trap! http://www.pioneersvolunteer.org/Pioneers/About/Pioneers_Timeline.aspx
(DIR) Post #AdF2sa2SCzTKqTSzfk by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2023-12-27T17:27:37Z
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@abrignoni OMG. Could I use this? With credit ofc!
(DIR) Post #AdZknvtcKViwSqMUrY by wordrascal@mstdn.social
2024-01-06T17:14:02Z
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As per my usual when it comes to #popularTV, I'm finally getting around to watching #MrRobot (thanks, covid & flu vaccine side effects lol). I see what the fuss was all about! #socialengineering #hacking #greattvshows #bingewatch