Mark Wyner :vm:

Neurodivergent activist, dad, husband, designer, technologist, writer, researcher, vegan, musician, meditator, lover, hater, potty mouth. He/him/his. [@mas.to](https://mas.to/about/more?instance_actor=true ) moderator. On Atfalati land in Portland, OR, USA.

#Equity #Abolition #Antifascist #Design #Code #Writer #Vegan

Website: https://markwyner.com
Writing: https://markwrites.io
Lectures: https://lectures.markwyner.com
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2024-11-10 07:22:32

Happy birthday, Joni Mitchell. 80 years. Wow.
Did y’all know that Joni is not only a musician, but a painter as well? She designed most of her record covers, whereon she used her art. She said she was a “painter derailed by circumstance.”
https://peaceup.bandcamp.com/track/big-yellow-taxi
#JoniMitchell #Music #Art #Painting #HappyBirthday #GoodNews

2024-11-06 17:13:56

Can’t believe I just woke up in Nazi America. I’m so frightened I have no words.

2024-11-05 09:53:59

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stunning. It’s my dream to visit Iceland. Heck, I’d move there if I could. I’m happy you were able to make the trip.

2024-11-01 06:11:32

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didn’t you hear @npub1we7…x6u8? She said they cause hearing problems. Steve isn’t quiet, he’s building a trap door at the opening of your ear canal. He parties—you just can’t hear him.

2024-11-01 05:43:05

Made some fried rice. I have a gourmet version, and a quick and simple version. This is the latter. My wife and daughter loved it. They said it was “10 out of 10.” 🥰
I wrote an article about the gourmet version. Maybe I should write one about this one as a replacement. 👀
#Vegan #Thai #FriedRice #Noms
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2024-10-30 00:15:34

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😂

2024-10-28 22:51:21

US voters with mail-in ballots. Make sure you get them out ASAP. The USPS recommends they are sent by EOD Tuesday, the 29th.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/usps-voters-should-mail-ballots-by-tuesday-for-delivery-by-election-day/
#Vote #Election2024

2024-10-05 02:49:53

Who works like this?
#Dogs #DogsOfMastodon #Mastodogs
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2024-10-02 20:09:18

This is a digitized sky survey image of HD 140283, or Methuselah. It's the oldest known star in our Universe.
Its estimated age is ~14.5 billion years. However, some think it's closer to ~200 billion.
The conundrum is that our Universe's age is estimated at ~13.787 billion years. So there's a potential error in stellar physics or distance of Methuselah. It's an enigma.
Methuselah:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_140283
Universe:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_the_universe
#Space #Astronomy #Science #Physics #AstroPhysics
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2024-09-08 19:28:37

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yep. That’s a big part of the point I’m making in my piece. It’s absurd to think we can handle extraterrestrial living when we fail miserably at terrestrial living.

2024-09-07 19:34:02

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ouch. That’s nothing to be ashamed of. I get it, though. I’d probably feel the same way. It’s easy to blame ourselves. Anyway, glad it wasn’t worse.

2024-09-07 19:05:35

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as a drummer, I’m gonna inform those rock fans that Meg is great. Her style is simple with no frills. Which is perfectly applied to their music. Those same fans should listen to Rush’s first record or The Beatles or early Zeppelin. Great drumming is about using sounds AND space to make music great. </rant>

2024-08-29 08:57:20

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On a related note. For the manga/anime fans out there, my ancestry has a vicarious connection to Attack on Titan.
Tonight I learned that my great grandfather’s name was Levi Ackerman. 👀
Compare the story of Titan with Jews and Nazis, and the connection strengthens.
#Anime #AttackOnTitan

2024-08-27 18:08:20

I found this separation of usability and UX to be quite curious. Primarily because the sentiment is from a seasoned developer.
Usability != UX? 🤔
#UX #Usability #Design #Creative #Tech
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2024-08-22 16:43:55

Me: I’m terrified of the vertical axis.
Therapist: why?
Me: [screams]
#DadJokes #Puns #NotMyFault

2024-08-19 19:17:11

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absolutely. And, really, the HTML structure would be different in various structures. The important thing to consider is the relationship between parent and link.
But your question has prompted me to update my piece with a note about this. Unless you prefer otherwise, I intend to mention you as the catalyst.

2024-08-19 04:49:12

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good question. While the <button> tag can be used for links, that's not its technical purpose. They're designed for use with forms.
An <a> takes you somewhere, while a <button> performs an action. Screen readers will also read links as links and buttons as buttons, the latter inferring action.
So a "button" in the context of my article refers to links that have the visual appearance of buttons.
More:
https://www.w3.org/TR/2011/WD-html5-20110525/the-button-element.html

2024-08-18 18:09:57

You know when you’re trying to click a tiny little link and you have to be diligent to get your aim right? Frustrating, to be sure. That’s a usability issue. But if you have mobility impairments, it’s an accessibility issue.
One little code consideration can make all the difference.
http://markw.rites.markwyner.com/usability-accessibility-and-the-clickable-area-of-buttons
#Accessibility #Design #Development #A11y #Usability #UI

2024-08-18 05:18:58

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For anyone who is interested in knowing robots are gonna take over the world, based on the weather:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/will-robots-take-over-today/id1462999038
#Weather #Thunderstorm #Lightning #MobileApp #WeatherApp #Design #iOS #Development

2024-08-17 23:23:34

My son and I released our robot weather app years ago. Today is the first time I’ve been able to see the thunderstorm screens live. Stoked!
#Weather #Thunderstorm #Lightning #MobileApp #WeatherApp #Design #iOS #Development
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2024-08-11 09:40:15

Are you a Mastodonian? Do you like finding things with search engines? If so, please read my guide on Mastodon’s search, complete with visuals.
It will help you find your stuff. Find other people’s stuff. Find other people.
Search with intention. Search like a boss. I got you.
https://markw.rites.markwyner.com/guide-for-using-mastodon-search
New version with updates thanks to @npub1gz4…zxz5, @npub1ywk…thae, @npub1s8u…4w8n, @npub1h06…3v8d, and @npub1776…rq7u.
#Mastodon #Fediverse #FediTips #MastodonHelp #MastodonTips #Search #Help #Guide #Documentation

2024-08-11 09:32:35

So…I did a thing. I finally set up my own home for my writing on [@write_as](https://writing.exchange/@write_as ):
https://markw.rites.markwyner.com/
It’s going to take me a while to fully migrate from Medium. For now, I’m just stoked to have the site up and running. And I migrated two articles already, so I could kick the tires and customize the design.
If you want, you can subscribe for new pieces via email/RSS or even follow on the fediverse (@npub1hvk…j0zh).
This feels really good. I'm super happy.
#Writing #WritingCommunity #Writers

2024-07-29 06:40:29

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🧵 Gratitude, Day 20 of 30:
1. Indoor plumbing
2. Lap dogs
3. Soccer tournaments
4. Snacks
5. Cloudy days
6. Family
#Gratitude #30DaysOfGratitude #Mindfulness

2024-07-28 07:00:41

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🧵 Gratitude, Day 19 of 30:
Vegan burgers with onion rings on them.
#Gratitude #30DaysOfGratitude #Mindfulness #Vegan #Vegetarian #VeggieBurgers #Food
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2024-07-27 07:58:21

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🧵 Gratitude, Day 18 of 30:
1. Portable power banks
2. Pizza
3. Naps
4. Crossing items off my to/do list
#Gratitude #30DaysOfGratitude #Mindfulness

2024-07-26 07:51:58

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🧵 Gratitude, Day 17 of 30:
1. Therapy
2. Ice
3. My job
4. My boss
5. My colleagues
6. Sugar
7. My Mastodon community
8. My family
9. Being in a body that heals itself
#Gratitude #30DaysOfGratitude #Mindfulness

2024-07-10 08:04:03

Each day for 30 days I’m going to share one thing I’m grateful for. Something that gives me privilege, hope, and/or joy. Because I need to remind myself of the good stuff.
I’m gonna share them as a thread so they’re all in one place. Okay, let’s go…
🧵 Gratitude, Day 1 of 30:
During my orthopedic consultation today, I learned that I don’t need surgery to fix my broken arm. Just some physical therapy and I’ll be good to go.
#Gratitude #30DaysOfGratitude #Mindfulness

2024-07-09 22:36:56

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right? I’ve been enamored with them.

2024-07-09 15:46:29

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agreed.

2024-07-09 15:02:57

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I’ve been using Affinity Photo for a while and mostly like it. It’s far from perfect, but it’s not Adobe. It is as you say, though, complicated to use. They have lots of UI work ahead of them.

2024-07-09 15:00:35

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😂

2024-07-09 14:52:17

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that’s one expensive dude.

2024-07-09 13:55:12

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Thanks, all. I’m hoping they turn me into the bionic man.
https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/112/756/870/854/201/896/original/6d69919cb16a2c3c.jpeg

2024-07-09 08:07:34

Injuries I’ve sustained this month:
1. Ripped cornea
2. Kneecap bone bruise
3. Bruised palms
4. Sprained wrist
5. Broken arm
6. Broken tooth
The Universe is really taking me for a ride, but I’m in good spirits. I’m whining a lot, though. 😂
https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/112/755/503/925/054/152/original/2ed0998c5628468f.mp4

2024-07-08 20:20:41

Y’all. This is a great short on gender stereotyping around the color pink.
Which I love, by the way, almost as much as I love black. Pink and black together? Unstoppable. 🔥
(Hat tip: [@nicod](https://pastel-pink.life/@nicod ))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlZ0tVs0FDs
#Gender #Equality #Femininity #Colors #Pink

2024-07-08 20:13:05

“The panic over retail theft offers a real-time look at the making of American crime policy. In the absence of reliable data, and in response to perceptions of lawlessness, legislators have doubled down on punitive policies.”
This piece on theft propaganda by The Marshall Project is fascinating. You want more cops? Manipulate the crime numbers, then cry wolf.
https://www.themarshallproject.org/2023/02/27/shoplifting-retail-theft-lawmakers-response
#Crime #Theft #Policing #TheMarshallProject #Journalism #Propaganda #AbolishThePolice

2024-07-08 02:17:18

Earl and Lola were so cute on my lap and I wanted to get a snap but I don’t know what happened so this is what you get so shut it.
#Dogs #DogsOfMastodon #Mastodogs #OutTakes
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2024-07-07 16:57:45

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yeah, you’re right. But those videos are the exceptions. Those are three videos out of a sea of them. Every once in a while one picks up momentum. But most videos only get seen by a handful of people.
I’ll spend an hour editing videos every day for about a hundred followers. And I guess I’m just saying I’m okay with that because I enjoy the process, not the numbers.

2024-07-05 05:09:18

Man I hate July 4th. Reasons:
1. Nationalism
2. Environmentally damaging
3. Trauma for folks with PTSD
4. Trauma for animals
Fireworks are beautiful. No doubt. But they cause suffering.
I don’t hate anyone for celebrating. I just hate that it exists.
#July4th #IndependenceDay #America #Fireworks #EndOfRant

2024-07-04 23:25:54

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nice. I saw it at an outlet. So it was an outlet for an outlet. 😂

2024-07-04 22:38:25

I wonder if this is generic or a sentiment. 🤔
#Branding #Packaging #Design #Capitalism
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2024-07-04 09:19:39

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I hope it is. It’s my first. Even if it’s horrible, I’ll be proud of it. 😂

2024-07-04 08:33:05

Tonight I finished a chapter in my book about biased design. Yay!
I’m feeling really good about this chapter. It’s about the patriarchal set point. I talk about Simone de Beauvoir, Sally Ride, Michelle Obama, and Claudia Zaslavsky.
I want to finish the book so very badly. I’ll get there, but it’s really hard. Anyway, I’m super stoked to have this chapter wrapped.
#SmashThePatriarchy #Writing #Book #Author #Inclusivity #Design #Biases
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2024-07-03 17:55:13

Live view of my work day. 😂
https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/112/723/840/513/836/446/original/0f0184c86e3cfe0b.mp4

2024-07-01 23:24:11

“When the president uses his official powers in any way, under the majority’s reasoning, he now will be insulated from criminal prosecution. Orders the Navy’s Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. Organizes a military coup to hold onto power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon? Immune. Immune, immune, immune.” —Justice Sonia Sotomayor
More about what this means from @npub1vur…9892:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79uRRckWrfs
#Democracy #Fascism #SCOTUS https://mas.to/@markwyner/112712196771672245

2024-07-01 16:33:55

This isn’t The Onion, or satire, or fiction. This is just an every day statement here in America.
Just read that passage of text.
We have history to show us how fascist dictatorships begin and how they end. It’s horrifying and CAN be avoided. Yet, here we are.
Americans are sleeping while the grim reaper is staring us down. Watching it unfold is painful. I’m so very frightened.
#Fascism #America #Dictatorship #Democracy
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2024-07-01 07:06:09

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😂

2024-06-30 21:19:27

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oh yeah! That’s a good one, too. I absolutely love lo-fi special effects.

2024-06-30 21:18:01

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right? They did such a good job.

2024-06-30 19:11:24

NTV Japan hosts a show called “Masquerade.” It’s basically an open mic, but for video. People create performances, make their own props, and everything.
This clip is from a Masquerade skit called “Surprising Karate Dojo.”
Source:
https://youtu.be/tyn-wz5Mk_I
#Japan #Karate #KungFu #NTVJapan #Comedy #Skits #Masquerade
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2024-06-30 08:42:05

What’s the hardest thing for someone to say?
#DadJokes #NotMyFault #Funny

2024-06-29 21:27:32

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😂

2024-06-29 19:52:35

This is how you Saturday. Dogs and soccer.
#Dogs #DogsOfMastodon #Mastodogs #MastodonFC #Euro2024 #Soccer #GoDenmark
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2024-06-29 08:16:09

I love seeing makeshift signs illustrated by employees of various stores. This one is on the door of the pneumatic tube system at our pharmacy. Happy little tube is grateful for your cooperation.
#Signs #Illustration #Sketch #Cute
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2024-06-27 22:13:05

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100% agree on asking the police to do everything. That’s a huge point among abolitionists.
The cops aren’t mental health professionals. Or doctors. Or mediators. Yet we put those tasks on them every day. It’s absurd.

2024-06-27 20:31:16

Abolish the police. ✊🏻
https://www.propublica.org/article/nypd-commissioner-edward-caban-police-discipline-retention-eric-adams
#AbolishThePolice #Abolition #Policing

2024-06-27 19:37:40

Lunch break with the pups, Earl and Lola. This is the best.
#Dogs #DogsOfMastodon #Mastodogs #LunchBreak
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2024-06-27 08:18:03

I’m working on my book right now. In the chapter on the patriarchal set point I reference a quote from Simone de Beauvoir:
“Otherness is a fundamental category of human thought. Thus it is that no group ever sets itself up as the One without at once setting up the Other against itself.”
Simone is a genius.
Learn more about her:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simone_de_Beauvoir
#Othering #Patriarchy #Misogyny #Equality #Women #Equity #SimoneDeBeauvoir
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2024-06-27 08:09:24

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ah, man. This was one of my favorites in high school. It was among a small handful of records that were my gateway into death metal.
I remember hearing Primus for the first time and falling in love with their music. When I realized Larry LaLonde was in the band I was blown away. I thought no way he went from Possessed to Primus.
Good times.

2024-06-26 16:32:42

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thanks!

2024-06-26 16:31:48

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clear message with a catchy illustration. They got it down.

2024-06-26 16:30:23

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no idea. It’s not my photo and I don’t know who took it.

2024-06-26 16:28:04

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because the pay is bad and the job is boring.

2024-06-26 16:25:53

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is probably where the grim reaper lives. That’s his welcome mat. 😂

2024-06-26 16:23:29

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maybe some Goonies level shit.

2024-06-26 08:07:36

Now, that’s a warning. They don’t mess around with these underwater caves.
#Warning #Signs #GrimReaper #Divers #Ocean #FAFO
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2024-06-26 00:22:06

Today someone called me a genius. Not casually, as a catch all compliment, but with intention.
It caught me off guard and took me a moment to process. It’s gonna stay with me because I need it to.
If you have kind words for someone, don’t keep them locked away. Speak them into existence.
#Kindness #Compliments #SelfEsteem #Positivity
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2024-06-25 23:20:10

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that’s a drive-by you love to see.

2024-06-25 16:48:35

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I will never forget a pivotal moment during my visit to Auschwitz. I asked about these large pools of water I noticed. They were water supplies for firefighters, installed to comply with their insurance policy. They literally had a general insurance policy that was required to “operate a business.” That’s how normalized the genocide was.

2024-06-25 00:12:43

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no way! That’s great. Blondie did a version that was okay. She definitely put her signature on it.

2024-06-25 00:09:49

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100%.

2024-06-24 21:54:29

Someone thanked me for helping them monetarily while they were in a dark place. I’ve been on both sides of that exchange many times. We gotta look out for each other.
Every time I give or receive, I remember these profound words from my friend Tuesday. It’s a simple sentiment with enormous impact. He’s right. He’ll always be right.
Be kind. Help others when you can. The Universe will dap you back.
#Kindness #Community #Unity #Poverty
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2024-06-24 19:42:18

Fun fact: Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” was actually written by his not-yet-wife June Carter and Merle Kilgore. It was first recorded and released in 1962, by June’s sister, Anita. Johnny’s version was released in 1963.
Johnny’s then-wife, Vivian, maintains that he “wrote that song, while pilled up and drunk, about a certain private female body part.”
Anita’s original:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlWGsaorj6U
#Music #History #FunFacts #JohnnyCash #JuneCarter #RingOfFire

2024-06-19 20:10:42

I’m looking for a partner to build a Mastodon app for iOS. I have the UI/UX mostly completed and need a developer.
I’ve heard so many complaints about the available apps. My 25 years design experience and recent research on Mastodon put us in a great place for success.
I’d love to hear from you if you’re an iOS developer. I’d also love boosts if y’all don’t mind. Let’s make a meaningful app, putting the people first.
#iOS #Development #MobileApps #Mastodon #FOSS #MastoDev #Developer

2024-06-18 17:01:19

I love this quote from @npub1m24…d9a3.
#Privacy #InfoSec #EFF
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2024-06-01 00:25:44

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memes are for the collective good. By the people for the people.

2024-05-31 23:42:10

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yeah. No idea who creates the original memes, eh? I just run with ‘em. If they’re good, they’re good. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

2024-05-31 21:39:31

Me, today.
#ADHD #Productivity #ToDo #OnFire #TheOffice
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2024-05-25 03:14:18

I love this photo from our yard. The tree yields a single pear. Every time. It’s wild.
#Photography #Pear #Fruit #Tree
https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/112/499/546/779/090/505/original/cdb5f138b862449e.jpeg

2024-05-22 05:33:19

My wife and I made some homemade gourmet ramen. The broth is veggie-based with coconut cream.
It was so delicious it hurt. I overate and am eagerly awaiting breakfast time so I can have more. 😂
We learned how to make it from Yeung Man Cooking:
https://yeungmancooking.com/
🥢🍜😋
#Vegan #Vegetarian #Ramen #Tofu #Vegetables
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2024-05-10 08:13:58

Previously when I’ve shared this a number of people DM me to say they didn’t know it existed. This really surprised me, so I share it every so often.
If you might need it, tuck it away. If you know others who might, make sure they know.
We can feel vulnerable talking with friends and family. The 988 folks are compassionate, and enable anonymity and care when it’s needed most.
(This is for U.S. and Canada.)
#MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #SuicidePrevention #Lifeline #Hotline
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2023-02-02 23:16:00

Every hashtag on every post on every platform should ALWAYS be pascal case (a.k.a. camel case). I made this to illustrate how screenreaders read hashtags depending on whether they are lowercase or pascal case.
It’s a small thing that all of us can do to build a more inclusive, accessible internet for all. Please take the time to use pascal case.
Read more:
https://markwyner.medium.com/hashtag-accessibility-by-everyone-for-everyone-298667b2d891
#Accessibility #WebAccessibility #Usability #Readability #Hashtags #SocialNetworking #Blogging #UX
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