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The Vulture & Black Child (Kong Nyong)
Hard to believe this image will be almost 30 years old soon. This photo was taken by a photo journalist Kevin Carter sometime in 1993. He had borrowed some money to buy a plane ticket so he could document famine in Sudan as a freelancer. During this time, it is believed that around 75,000 –…
RIP: Peter Eckersley
Earlier this year – I wrote a short post about Aaron Swartz. And now unfortunately, Aaron’s old roommate also just passed away on 09/02/2022. Some of his major accomplishments are the following: Founding Lets Encrypt Developing Cert Bot Privacy Badger Chief Computer Scientist @EFF HTTPS Everywhere Assisting with COVID19 mitigation The above list is just…
Slint – Washer
Goodnight my love. Remember me as you fall to sleep. Fill your pockets with the dust and the memories rises from the shoes on my feet I won’t be back here. Though we may meet again I know it’s dark outside. Don’t be afraid. Every time I ever cried for fear it was just a…
Inspiration For The Makers
Have you ever tried to do something that didn’t turn out? Ever tinker with something and feel bad how it is? I know I have – too many to list. Some were bad soldering projects (mod’ing old consoles) and poorly written python code for Omega2. Others projects were too ridiculous to even start. Including silly…
Simping For Putin
In horrible news, Putin agrees to a ceasefire & civilian evacuation corridors in Ukraine – waits until civilians gather there, and then starts firing / shelling at them. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/ukraine-russia-war-updates-temporary-cease-fire-mariupol-russia-says-rcna18831 Really makes you wonder where all the Carlson / MAGA crowd is right now. They are now shockingly quiet. Yet wouldn’t shut up Simping for Russia…
Black History Month: Jabber Gibson
On 09/01 (just 3 days after Hurricane Katrina), 20 year old Jabber Gibson commandeered an old school bus and drove around Crescent City, finding anyone in need. He picked up infants, pregnant mothers, and anyone in need of help. He transported 70 ppl on a 13 hour trip to the Astrodome in Houston for safety….
RIP: Aaron Swartz
Think deeply about things. Don’t just go along because that’s the way things are or that’s what your friends say. Consider the effects, consider the alternatives, but most importantly, just think. — Aaron Swartz Just remembering Aaron Swartz who died on this day 9 years ago. He was a true activist for digital rights who…
Freddie Oversteegen
I hope Freddie Oversteegen is remembered for her bravery and courage https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/the-girl-who-executed-nazis-after-seducing-them-in-bars-dies-aged-92/W5TKFTGJCKSGERF45LONXHC7YE/
for every woman
This poem hits a little close to home. Especially since I have two children – a boy & girl who both have a habit of pushing against gender norms. This was authored by Nancy R. Smith (Copyright © 1973) and you can visit her website at: [LINK]. For every woman who is tired of acting…