September 25, 2026
A winter of hardship approaches
The increased price of heating oil will harm our neighbors and communities this winter.
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View all postsSeptember 19, 2026
Respect my choice, Chrome. No means no!
Use obscure, well-supported enterprise policies to make Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Arc, Brave, and other browsers stop asking to be your default.
September 4, 2026
When was the last time you asked a neighbor for help?
We often avoid asking for help when we're in a bind. In reality, we need the help, and it makes our communities stronger.
August 20, 2026
Confronting my emotions about AI
It's hard to stay clear-minded in a whirlwind. Emotions run high. I try to face mine, understand them, and put them into context.
August 13, 2026
So many apps abuse us. Fuck ’em.
Software makers keep squeezing their customers, desperate to meet unrealistic growth projections.
July 12, 2026
This keyboard we bought is "new"
A “new, unused, open box” keyboard bought online didn’t match its listing description. My kids learned how to spot a scam and stand up for ourselves.