π Florida Is Openly Hostile to African Americans
As a registered Black voter who has had his Black-held Congressional district gerrymandered out of existence, rest assured when I tell you things arenβt as bad as youβve heard. Theyβre WORSE. β¨
β@clayrivers @ourhumanfam
#Allyship #BlackFedi #BlackMastodon #Florida #Inclusion #Justice #RacialEquity #Racism
#OnThisDay, 28 May 1944, Sonia Butt parachutes into occupied France as an explosives expert for the British Special Operations Executive. She had turned 20 two weeks earlier.
She trained the maquis and coordinated sabotage operations. She was never captured.
@natebowling@scholar.social
It may have been a scam attempt, it may have been an honest mistake when a "real estate agent" started texting me, randomly, asking if I was still interested in that cabin at Big Bear. I'll never know, because after the 4th or 5th text - I never responded to any - I blocked the number.
Sometimes you feel like a wave.
Some times you don't.
I wanted to participate in #SilentSunday, but everyone knows I donβt know when to shut up.
@theautisticcoach @actuallyautistic
I don't mind waiting in line, but I refuse to use self-checkout. It's just an excuse for companies to not hire cashiers and make more profit.
You want me to check out my own purchases? Hire me, and give me a paycheck. At least give me a discount.
How do my #ActuallyAutistic comrades feel about queuing?
I had an electrician come in and install the outlet, all I have to do is install the bracket and plug it in.
Plan B is 3/4" plywood screwed into the studs on either side of the power panel, and then 1" wood screws to hold the bracket in place. That avoids the whole "drilling into the power panel" unpleasantness.
@ScottSoCal I called an electrician even though my DIY self knew I could do it. Wasnβt too costly and if something goes wrong I have some else to blame.
I'm mounting an EV charger in the garage. I had it marked, measured, leveled, the drill in hand and ready to go through the wall. Just before I pulled the trigger I mentally went through everything one last time.
Oh, wait. Yeah. That spot, just above the plug the electrician installed? That's where the main electrical panel for the house sits. Yeah, drilling through the wall there may not be the best path for continued health. Time for Plan B.
So... me. Work in aerospace, more space, not as much aero. Can fix my own car, choose not to. Can fix the random appliance of your choice. Hardcore introvert in person, which is why I love online. Lifelong science fiction fan. Read constantly. Scalzi is my favorite author, because he mixes exactly the right amount of snark into his writing. Together with a guy 30+ years, married since it was legal. Own a home in CA and don't plan to leave unless I immigrate to another country.