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Dolly and us

Dolly Parton’s legacy of early literacy.

Aug 26, 2026 02:11 AM

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  1. Me and my picture in GQ is about as out of place as a pork chop at a bar mitzvah.

    Howie Rose, New York sports broadcaster

    This line had me laughing out loud today on Howie Rose’s final broadcast before retirement. He’s been a Mets fan since the team’s inception and his career with the team was a dream come true. I’m glad I got to hear him deliver a “Put it in the books!” one last time yesterday, after the Mets retired Carlos Beltrán’s number 15.

    Every radio broadcast with Howie was a Mets history lesson. The fans were lucky to have him, one our own, for so many years. I’m glad he’ll still do Opening Day and various ceremonies with the team, but we’re sure going to miss him on the radio.

    Thanks for everything, Howie.

    Sep 20, 2026 10:26 PM
  3. a black laptop covered in various colorful stickers

    Unless I find several more tiny stickers, I think I’m done decorating this laptop.

    1. Follow Me to the Nearest Local Data Center
    2. The HTML and CSS cat was sent by James
    3. Crabby Gear logo came with my favorite minimalist wallet.
    4. WFMU hungry cat by Akira Yonekawa
    5. Web protocol stickers (HTTP, SMTP, DNS) by Neatnik
    6. The New York Mets (I think this sticker came with a hat)
    7. Training Data stickers from Robb
    8. No AI sparkle sticker by StickerThePla.net
    9. Anti JavaScript JavaScript Club from Magnolia Conf
    10. url.town sticker from the omg.lol St. Jude fundraiser (2025)
    11. “Fake Developer” from Lynn and Tonic
    12. Luddite Inside by yours truly
    Sep 4, 2026 09:43 PM

  4. Likes CSS is Still Awesome by Jason Santa Maria.

    How much of your software from 20 years ago runs on your devices today? I realize CSS is actually “software”, but it is a kind of user interface for making stuff. Most things in tech get worse as time goes on, filled with upsells and ads, or sparkle icons to try out some rad new agent surreptitiously shoved into an app. CSS gets better with age and as more features are added. That’s bananas!

    Aug 31, 2026 07:56 PM
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