Theophilus 🇻🇦

Roman Catholic. INTJ-A introvert with high-function autism and OCD. Linux (Debian/Suse) and Open-Source geek. Amateur photographer. Homeschooler. M.Sc. Linguistics. Kansan.

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2024-01-10 23:17:20

So I've been a grandpa for 13 days... so that's cool...
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2023-12-25 13:05:08

A very blessed feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour, to you all!
Image credit: Virgin of the Lilies, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, 1899 • Public domain
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2023-09-29 22:31:17

People's utter obsession with something they supposedly want nothing to do with is absolutely fascinating...

2023-09-27 14:15:33

Google Optimize, Google Domains, and Google Podcast will soon join the Google Graveyard. View 17 years of Google's murder and mayhem at Killed By Google. https://killedbygoogle.com/

2023-09-25 16:07:37

On this day in 1987, a timeless classic was born! "The Princess Bride" enchanted our hearts and tickled our funny bones, leaving us with unforgettable quotes and epic adventures. From sword fights to true love, this enchanting tale has it all. Join me on a trip down memory lane celebrating 36 years of this beloved masterpiece and share your favorite quotes or moments from this unforgettable film!

2023-09-25 00:58:55

גמר חתימה טובה.
#YomKippur #YomKippur2023 #YomKippur5784

2023-09-25 00:53:16

גמר חתימה טובה.

2023-09-21 13:30:50

[sigh] The upload failed nine times in a row. I guess you guys don't need to see the picture after all...

2023-09-20 15:42:47

A curious visitor... #raccoon #Kansas
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2023-09-20 13:01:43

Coffee booted, laptop brewed...

2023-09-17 03:33:48

לשנה טובה תכתב ותחתם.

2023-09-17 00:02:57

Hollow looking over his kingdom. #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #Catstodon
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2023-09-11 02:18:49

I just ran to the bathroom and rushed more yards than the #Giants.

2023-09-04 01:06:56

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@npub18hj…k5z4 I had success with ice!

2023-09-04 00:10:15

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@npub18hj…k5z4 My daughter's chewed gum... 😞

2023-09-03 01:41:28

The #Mint #Linus Kermel is only upgradable to 6.2.0-031 through the Upgrade Manager. Is there a simple way to upgrade to the 6.5 without completely borking the system?

2023-09-02 14:39:48

A very blessed #caturday! #catstodon #catsofmastodon
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2023-08-31 21:45:15

Cat-holic?
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2023-08-31 14:42:24

Today marks ten years since I was tonsured a sub-Deacon.

2023-08-31 00:25:05

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@npub1knw…epwu Often times, that's all we have. Sadly...

2023-08-30 22:24:54

McCarrick's sexual assault charges were dismissed.
The classic 'mentally incapacitated' strategy was successfully employed.
I bet a lot of corrupt politicians, bishops, and the man holding the title of pope are breathing a sigh of relief.
However, there will be no recompense for the children he exploited sexually.
He has once more evaded accountability for his reprehensible actions.
Disgusting.
https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/mccarrick-sexual-assault-charges

2023-08-30 07:44:31

Intriguing developments within the Kansas Catholic realm: Pope Michael (David Bawden, 1959-2022), sometimes referred to as the "Kansas Pope," ascended to the papacy in 1990. Over the past 30 years, he maintained his papal See in Topeka from what he termed the "Vatican in Exile." Tragically, Pope Michael passed away on August 2, 2022. In July 29, 2023, Archbishop Rogelio del Rosario Martinez Jr (born 1970) was chosen as the next pontiff of the Vatican in Exile assuming the papal name Michael II.

2023-08-30 03:22:58

#Firefox now offers the same masking service as duck.com giving you a random username@mozmail.com which forwards to your regular email after stripping trackers. They also offer premium masking services for your phone number, and a VPN service all at very reasonable prices. Check it out. https://relay.firefox.com

2023-08-30 03:22:25

Firefox now offers the same masking service as duck.com giving you a random username@mozmail.com which forwards to your regular email after stripping trackers. They also offer premium masking services for your phone number, and a VPN service all at very reasonable prices. Check it out. https://relay.firefox.com

2023-08-30 01:11:55

Playing around with AI image generation...
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2023-08-29 21:56:58

Recommendations for the best application to #clone and resize a bootable drive to a larger disk in #Linux? GUI is preferred but not required.

2023-08-28 21:40:28

As per @npub1u5l…mga9, @npub1shf…8zvn recently boosted a post that shows that Google's apparently 'moderating' your bookmarks now. Use Firefox or Brave.
https://strangeobject.space/@silvermoon82/110969122337810598

2023-08-28 21:22:13

The cult classic They Live is currently on sale for $5 on Amazon.
#TheyLive #entertainment #movies
https://www.amazon.com/They-Live-Keith-David/dp/B000I9VOWG/

2023-08-28 01:39:05

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@npub1zvj…lcud Oh good! I'll wait to try until the Debian-based release! Thanks!

2023-08-28 01:34:38

Out of curiosity, has anyone tried Vanilla OS? It looks a lot like Ubuntu to me, but I haven't downloaded it to give it a spin yet.
#Linux - https://vanillaos.org

2023-08-27 23:50:16

For any fellow bird-watchers or bird nerds out there in masto-land...
#bird #birds #hummingbird #birdwatcher #birdwatchers #avian
Unveiling the Aerial Ballet: The Flight Patterns of the Common American Hummingbird
https://open.substack.com/pub/catholickansas/p/unveiling-the-aerial-ballet-the-flight?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

2023-08-27 23:48:33

For any fellow bird-watchers or bird nerds out there in masto-land...
#bird #birds #hummingbird #birdwatcher #birdwatchers #avian
https://open.substack.com/pub/catholickansas/p/unveiling-the-aerial-ballet-the-flight

2023-08-27 15:47:53

Any idea how to get a fresh install of Fedora to stop throwing the "Grub could not be loaded" error? I haven't messed around with a RedHat/Fedora build in a long time...

2023-08-27 11:46:15

I think I had better stay put...
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2023-08-26 17:10:52

Gotta root for the Chiefs this afternoon, and the Cowboys player this evening. Busy day in football...

2023-08-26 14:42:48

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@npub1wp3…cmng Sounds like a perfect start!

2023-08-26 14:36:04

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@npub1wp3…cmng Good morning to you @npub1wp3…cmng! How is life treating you this morning?

2023-08-26 13:54:35

Happy #Caturday everyone!
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2023-08-24 16:11:43

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@npub1l3g…vu48 That's exactly what I was thinking!!!

2023-08-24 16:02:40

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@npub1l3g…vu48 There are talks in the "Synod of Synodality" (I didn't make that up, that's actually the best they could come up with for a name) of establishing a female diaconate, creating a blessing liturgy for same-sex unions, and lifting the requirement of priestly celibacy. All extreme and revolutionary changes from the traditional stance of the Church. Basically... making the Catholic Church more like the Anglican. All strange and interesting, but definitely revolutionary.

2023-08-24 15:55:35

Strange winds blowing in the halls of the Vatican nowadays... What an interesting time to be alive.

2023-08-24 13:38:33

Good morning all.
I hope you all have a wonderful and productive day.
Be safe and healthy!
☕ ❤️

2023-08-23 15:48:50

Thinking about switching from Windows to Linux? Here's a list of software replacements that will help you keep your productivity up during the switch.
https://open.substack.com/pub/catholickansas/p/useful-linux-programs?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

2023-08-22 15:19:36

Having autism makes it difficult for me to navigate today's social hierarchy due to its intricate layers. Intricate social interactions, understanding non-verbal cues, and interpreting subtle signals can often feel like solving complex puzzles. I am feeling drained after a long day with only one in-person interaction. It's time to grab some coffee and take a nap to recharge.

2023-08-20 16:21:53

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@npub1j43…jvze The only one I cannot get to run thus far, is my own favourite, Star Wars, The Old Republic. But that hasn't been enough to bring me back to Windows! I'll keep trying until I get it working! Until then, WINE Skyrim will have to suffice!

2023-08-20 16:18:09

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@npub1j43…jvze Gaming seems to be the reason I hear the most from the resisters that stubbornly cling to Windows!!!

2023-08-20 16:13:43

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@npub1j43…jvze We use WINE, or a Windows in a virtual machine for those apps. I know for heavier apps it's a little slow, but it does the job!

2023-08-20 16:08:59

I find it truly baffling how, despite the inherent security and unwavering stability of #UNIX / #Linux systems, coupled with the abundance of #GNU / #OpenSource alternatives available for commonly used applications, there is still a prevalent tendency among individuals to persist in the use of the #Windows operating system...

2023-08-16 21:43:30

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@npub1l3g…vu48 The text you're receiving is Syriac, which wasn't in use in that region. It would have been a Galilean dialect of Aramaic which would have been similar. Something to the effect of "Illaha, Nitrachem Alai, al'Khatau". The script would have likely been similar to the Aramaic script found in the Dead Sea Scrolls that resembles modern Hebrew script. I can try to find a font to recommend if you're interested further.