I Always Wanted to Write a Manifesto - This month's IndieWeb Carnival topic is self-expression. That deserves a manifesto. - https://louplummer.lol/i-always-wanted-to-write-a-manifesto/ #IndieWebCarnival #Self Expression https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/101/394/834/515/821/original/9e72c45d5e7ac903.webp https://louplummer.lol/i-always-wanted-to-write-a-manifesto/ https://social.lol/tags/IndieWebCarnival https://social.lol/tags/Self
Having Fun with Wikipedia - There are many ways to engage with Wikipedia that aren't just drilling through articles. - https://linkage.lol/having-fun-with-wikipedia/ #linkage https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/100/694/650/821/219/original/85bcdb6815da3b61.webp https://linkage.lol/having-fun-with-wikipedia/ https://social.lol/tags/linkage
Today on AppAddict - Using Kagi Search Engine on a Mac - Software and Tips - For those not familiar with it, Kagi is a subscription based, no-ads, privacy-focused search engine that provides an extreme level of customization. Unlike DuckDuckGo, which relies on Bing for most of its results, Kagi has its own... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/114100407357590566
Heather Cox Richardson is a national treasure. Her free daily "Letters From an American" is a great explainer of current events with historical context. Yesterday's post on the cuurent US realignment with Russian interests is enlightening and horrifying.
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The cuts to the federal workforce are cutting close to home here, raising unemployment and sending people with multiple college degrees to apply for food stamps, which Trump is also trying to cut
So far, the award for the worst experience in changing an email address goes to Nord VPN, which buries the link in the support center, requires transaction details from your initial subscription that aren't included in your receipt and makes you email a request to have it changed. Took 20 minutes.
I wish all Monday mornings were this beautiful. Have a good week y’all! - https://amerpie.lol/2025/03/03/happy-monday.html - #Photography 
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Francis Marion National Forest, SC - The Swamp Fox Trail - A wonderful hike/run through the low country, past old rice plantations and ancient oak trees. Bucket list beautiful. - https://amerpie.lol/2025/03/03/what-a-great-trail.html - #Photography 
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The Process of Leaving Gmail - For me, leaving Gmail after 20 years presents a whole host of challenges, all of which can be overcome with a good plan. - https://louplummer.lol/the-process-of-changing-an-email-addresses/ #De-Googling #Email https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/095/614/892/913/152/original/a33c35d1c6a2dea1.webp https://louplummer.lol/the-process-of-changing-an-email-addresses/ https://social.lol/tags/De https://social.lol/tags/Email
This is why I am an unabashed leftist. The center is where you go when just a little racism and transphobia is OK. 
I need advice. After 20 years of using Gmail, I've made the switch to Fastmail. Are there any shortcuts or services to make this transition any easier? My Gmail address is my login at hundreds of websites. I have many, many email subscriptions. Is it just a long laborious slog or is there a better solution?
Today on AppAddict - Lots of Updates from Sindre Sorhus - Whether you know who Sindre Sorhus is or not you still may be using one of his many popular and mostly free apps. Sindre is a full-time open-source developer currently based in Thailand who is responsible for more than 1,000 packages at npm, the wor... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/114095049790609025
What the hell is a chicken paw? 
Wonder Woman ran from the base of Mt. Mitchell to the top and back - 23 miles. It wasn’t even a race. She did it for “fun”. - https://amerpie.lol/2025/03/02/tallest-mountain-in-the-east.html - #Photography 
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Big Woody Harrelson Fan - Woody Harreslon has been entertaining folks for over 40 years and doing a damn good at it too. - https://linkage.lol/big-woody-harrelson-fan/ #linkage https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/094/813/320/397/621/original/2be605eb61ba5c7d.webp https://linkage.lol/big-woody-harrelson-fan/ https://social.lol/tags/linkage
@jarunmb does a good job on weeknotes and always has some worthy suggestions. This week it's Busycal which you can get for $6 at Bundlehunt and the iOS app, Due, which I've used for many years as a hybrid alarm and reminders app. https://techhub.social/@jarunmb/114094236227771077 https://techhub.social/@jarunmb https://techhub.social/@jarunmb/114094236227771077
I would punch J.D. Vance right in the face. 
WaPO Then - Making the president resignWaPo Now - Promising not to disagree with the president 
I've updated my /now page on a great book about Northern Ireland, links to this week's blog posts, links and app reviews, the new Woody Harrelson movie, what I'm cooking and the links I added to my personal bookmarks.
A very determined little pine tree at South Mountains State Park near Morganton, NC - https://amerpie.lol/2025/03/02/mountain-view.html - #Photography 
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