Bruncvik

We have a beautiful living room that seats a dozen people. Nobody ever goes there. The entire family and guests prefer to squeeze around the 6-person kitchen table or lean against the kitchen counter. And we like it that way.

So it goes.

One word: Papyrus

I fail to see why China should be compelled to help with the Straight. If it's in their interest to do so, they will, but if there is a more price effective alternative for them, they'd take that one. The same goes for every nation.

Reminder that the name of the music group Counting Crows can be interpreted as "Murder by Numbers".

Here's something that will probably mark me as weird: I find it strange, even creepy, when people talk, sing, hum, or make any noises to themselves. Some people tell me it helps their concentration, but I can't even envision making any kind of sound when I concentrate.

No ringtone, just vibration on my smart watch. Didn't have my phone out of silent since the late 2010's.

I personally manually overwrite my comments every few months. Be aware, though, that you can see only the last 1000 comments in your history, so you'd better do it frequently if you are very active. I haven't seen any of my comments ever restored, unlike what I hear from people who use automated tools.

Strong and bitter.

Owned by Microsoft. Microsoft recently blocked e-mail access to a LibreOffice dev. Speculation is that they'll start blocking projects for competing products next.

(Alternative explanation: Gitlab should be part of IT divestment from US-based services.)

I'm having UFO: Enemy Unknown flashbacks.

I'm currently vacationing in a country where pedestrians are required to wear reflexive elements when it's dark, and I really like that. However, putying all onus on pedestrians while not even analyzing the causes of crashes (including hit pedestrians and cyclists), which would lead to improved road infrastructure, signage and enforcement, will lead to more deaths. As long as you're allowed to drive 80 km/h on a winding road where two cars can't even pass each other, no amount of lights or reflective vests will save the pedestrians.