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@itsbrian.lol
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Proud husband and dad in Southern #Indiana. Focused on Life, Eggy, Lego, Gaming, Umphrey’s, Phish and technology. ⚡️ 🤘 🥚 ⭕️ 🐠 🎮 🍄 🌎 Blog - itsbrian.lol 📍 Location - Indiana, USA 🐘 Mastodon - @brian@shakedown.social 💬 Signal - itsbrian19.85

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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 03/10/2026
I am just about 30 min into Well Dweller currently. I can tell already this is going to be me very good.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 01/10/2026
Apple Home’s new security camera features cost as much as $60 a month I am glad that I am not going crazy when I saw this on my phone. I said something must be off. Nope. www.theverge.com/tech/994949/apple-…
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Apple Home’s new security camera features cost as much as $60 a month
Apple Intelligence is expensive
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 01/10/2026
Someone ‘Torturing’ LLMs in a Robot Prison Has Triggered the Dumbest Debate in AI Yet I imagine those who would say AI has rights and consciousness are the exact same ones trying to take away rights of actual humans www.404media.co/someone-torturing-l……
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 30/09/2026
Time to get your Angine de Poitrine travel mugs!
An advertisement shows three polka-dot tumblers—two light with black dots and one black with light dots—on wooden blocks. Text reads “Only on Amazon,” “Shop the polka dot collection,” and “HYDRO JUG.” Partial images of bags appear on the sides.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 30/09/2026
Happy Birthday!
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 29/09/2026
If you carry a sling bag that does not have one yet. Please do yourself a favor by grabbing a universal shoulder pad.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 29/09/2026
I updated my /edc page: itsbrian.lol/edc
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/edc - itsbrian.lol
Here is an exhaustive list of the things I have with me everyday, an everyday carry if you will.  I will work to keep this up to date the best...
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 29/09/2026
Here are my 9 Games that shaped me. Clearly, has a #Nintendo bias The 9 Games That Shaped Who I Am my9games.net/en
A grid titled “My 9 Games” shows nine video game covers in three rows. Top row: Mega Man 3 with a blue robot and machinery; Mega Man X with a blue armored character in action; Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars with Mario, Bowser, and a castle. Middle row: The Binding of Isaac: Repentance with a dark, monstrous figure; Kirby’s Dream Land with a round white character near a tree; EarthBound with a glowing golden figure against rainbow colors. Bottom row: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, both with a sword and shield on brown backgrounds; Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island with Yoshi and Mario in a colorful scene.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 29/09/2026
Sister kicked by butt tonight in Switch Sports. I went 0-3.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 28/09/2026
Reunited and it feels so good!
First Gen HomePod sits on a wooden surface near a leafy plant. Around it are small items: a dark horned figure, a pink blocky Kirby with an open mouth on a black handle, a miniature red-and-yellow building with a gray roof, another pink blocky figure on a yellow base, and part of a black device with a screen.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 27/09/2026
Hand in hand.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 27/09/2026
I know I have mentioned this before. There has to be a name for the phenomenon when playing a game to just totally get crushed by a boss and stuck. Then, putting it down for a couple days to beat it on the < 5th attempt.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 26/09/2026
🤔
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 26/09/2026
Of all the medical gripes we have, one of my personal is that an ER does not have a dentist available.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 25/09/2026
Edge of me seat the entire time!
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 25/09/2026
Gah! Why is my puppy so cute!? 😍
A small, fluffy dog with black and white fur sits on a wooden floor next to a glass door, looking outward. It wears a patterned collar with a tag. To the left is part of a wooden table and a gray pet bed; green leaves hang from above.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 25/09/2026
Naturally have to go with Michael Goodman from #Eggy.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 25/09/2026
9/20/26 - Ray Leo’s at Lamasco - Evansville, IN, by Big Shrimp Time to dive back into the net. bigshrimp.bandcamp.com/album/9-20-2…
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 22/09/2026
Gas was $3.99 down the street from me… So, a pretty local concern.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 22/09/2026
Happy Birthday to everyone’s favorite hobbit cousins - Frodo and Bilbo. #lotr
Two people are close together outdoors at night, smiling and looking excited. Frodo on the left has dark curly hair and wears a light shirt with a patterned vest. Bilbo on the right has wavy gray hair and wears a dark coat with a patterned scarf. Behind them are glowing string lights, triangular banners, and tents, suggesting a festive gathering.
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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I’d highly recommend that nobody download this app. At best, it’s unfiltered propaganda. At worst, it’s spyware.
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𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥 𝕎𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕥 ⭕ @radiator9987.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Got to sit down with @goldlikejoel.bsky.social today about new UM music, the upcoming UM Bowl, tour, being a 5 piece and a lot more, look for it tomorrow on @wookplus.bsky.social
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 21/09/2026
Big Shrimp @ Ray and Leo’s At Lamasco, Evansville, Indiana
A band performs on a stage lit with blue and red lights. Four musicians are visible: one on the left in a hat playing a keyboard, one in the center playing guitar, one on the right playing bass, and a drummer in the back. A large orange shrimp cutout stands near the keyboard, and a patterned rug covers part of the floor.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 21/09/2026
Sturg and Friends
A band performs on a stage bathed in red light. Five musicians stand across the stage: one playing keyboard, one singing into a microphone wearing a wide-brimmed hat, two playing guitars, and one playing bass. A large octopus sculpture sits on the left. Overhead red lights and speakers hang above, with audience members visible in the foreground.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 21/09/2026
Coutch
A person with shoulder-length hair stands on a wooden stage under purple lighting, singing into a microphone while playing a red electric bass. They wear a gray shirt and jeans. Behind them, another person in patterned pants plays guitar. In the foreground, a large wooden cutout shaped like a creature with many eyes is painted in purple and orange. Speakers, pedals, and a neon sign reading “Ray” are visible in the background.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 19/09/2026
Additional testing. Please pardon the interruption.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 19/09/2026
I’m trapped. Send help!
A fluffy black dog with a patch of white fur and a small yellow tag is resting on a gray couch. A person’s arm is trapped under the dog, gently touching it.
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Vice or Virtue: an Eggy pod @viceorvirtuepod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
hey look a new episode www.osirispod.com/podcasts/vic...
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Reflections - Osiris
Justin Bruce takes a big-picture look at what makes an Eggy show "good," discussing three factors he considers when assessing…
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 17/09/2026
Lando to rescue the afternoon.
A hand holds a bright lime-green Monster Energy can with a large black claw logo outlined in white. The top reads “Lando NORRIS” in white on black. Below the logo, “MONSTER ENERGY ZERO SUGAR” appears in black and white, with “16 FL. OZ.” near the base. The background is plain and light-colored.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 17/09/2026
And the world is ready!
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 17/09/2026
New VoV incoming!
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 17/09/2026
Hope you have a great day. Yes, you reading this. You’re awesome!
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 16/09/2026
Someone wrote this for him not factoring he was reading it. Not a defense but just shows the incompetence.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 15/09/2026
www.rollingstone.com/politics/polit… Kash Patel Defends the FBI Welcoming Applicants Who Have Engaged in Bestiality This is an insane headline… How does this even become a thing?! How did we get here? Someone needs to submit a F…
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 15/09/2026
That moment when you forget your sunglasses in the office but still need a pair. Though now you get to feel ✨fancy✨ in your wife’s backup pair she leaves in your car.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 15/09/2026
I am dying at these reviews of cheap drones. 💀
A product review by Jason B. with a one-star rating labeled “Verified Purchase.” The title reads “This is garbage,” reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2026, color gray. The review text says the item flew perfectly indoors but launched at a 45-degree angle outdoors with no wind or warning, calling the controls unresponsive and using strong language. Below, it notes one person found it helpful, with buttons labeled “Helpful,” “Share,” and “Report.”A product review by Mick with one out of five stars labeled “Verified Purchase.” The title reads “A Real Fly Away Toy.” It was reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2026, with color “Starry Black.” The text describes a device that was easy to set up and fly but later flew away during use and was lost; the camera stopped working, resulting in a $200 loss. The reviewer says they will not buy it again and do not recommend it. Below, it states “One person found this helpful,” followed by buttons labeled “Helpful,” “Share,” and “Report.”
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 13/09/2026
#SilentSunday morning creation #Kirby #Lego #Nintendo
A pink block-built Kirby with an open mouth sits on a wooden surface. It has black eyes and red blocks inside the mouth. In the blurred background are a green turtle-like figure and a red creature with purple details.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 13/09/2026
Does CVS know something we don’t? I do not see anything forecast in the area. 😅
A text message from CVS received today at 9:04 AM shows a severe weather alert. It warns of a major storm forecast in your area and advises planning ahead to stay safe and avoid disruptions to your medication schedule. It includes a link to check local CVS Pharmacy hours: cvs.co/StormHours. Above the message is a building icon labeled “CVS,” and a back button with the number 1.
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Jake Wright @bcnjake.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Name a non-LOTR character who could resist the one ring? You'd need someone with a Bombadil-esque disintrest in the whole thing.
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Dude Lebowski Relaxing
Alt: Dude Lebowski Relaxing
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Always Almost There @aatgoosepod.com · 12/09/2026
FROST IS ON NUGS!! Weird way to access it: 1. Go to www.nugs.net/live-downloa... and purchase the free download while logged in to your account 2. Stream as normal in the app YOU CANNOT STREAM THE SHOW WITHOUT “PURCHASING” FIRST!
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 11/09/2026
I’m sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the emotions to hear it after. It hits hard every time I listen to it. Sometimes even a skip if the timing isn’t right. To me it’s the most personal UM song.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 11/09/2026
And every time they run past me and straight to you I understand cause I would too Entirety of You & You Alone allthings.umphreys.com/song/you-and...
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Lyrics for "You & You Alone" by Umphrey's McGee
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 11/09/2026
Impressive!
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 11/09/2026
The White House, FCC and President do not want you to watch this. So you probably should. youtu.be/WLDE9LrGpNk?...
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 11/09/2026
Here are the other parts.
Messages Favoriting someone from a direct message sticks. A direct message row updates when the recipient’s own acknowledgment arrives. Message lists refresh when something changes instead of polling for it. Nodes and settings The app offers to remove nodes that no longer share a channel with you. Traffic Management tells you whether it suits your node, and its time fields use interval pickers. Saving LoRa settings no longer assumes the radio reboots, and the region banner clears properly afterward. Long names are capped at what a 2.8 radio will keep, and Ambient Lighting now applies to the right radio when configuring another node. Backups Database backups are keyed to the radio’s device id rather than its node number, so a radio that changes node number keeps one backup instead of collecting duplicates. Connecting A lost Bluetooth bond ends the reconnect loop instead of retrying forever. Available radio names refresh on the Connect screen, and swipe to disconnect reads as the destructive action it is.Appearance The dark theme uses the palette’s own dark blues, and tinted buttons and confirmation actions are readable in dark mode. Also in this release: improved Korean translations, and product links now disclose that they may earn a commission.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 11/09/2026
Big #Meshtastic update for #iOS today
Signed nodes Radios on firmware 2.8 sign what they broadcast. A node whose signature your radio verified now shows a green radio-and-shield badge beside its name, and there’s a new Signed filter in the node list. Contacts you verified in person keep the filled person badge, so the two kinds of trust stay easy to tell apart. Nodes on 2.8 show signing state in place of the older lock icons; radios on earlier firmware keep the locks. Sharing contacts Share Contact is now on the Connect screen as well as a node’s menu. The app will no longer share a contact with an empty public key, which could clear the key the receiving radio already had. Nodes you have no public key for are kept out of the contact list and no longer offer a Message button, since those messages can’t be delivered. Firmware updates Over-the-air updates for ESP32 radios hold the connection through the reboot, over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, and stop cleanly if you close the sheet. When a radio refuses an update, the app…
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 10/09/2026
Download wallpaper TIL #Nintendo Today! has matching wallpapers to download to the app. www.nintendo.com/app/znsa/dl/en.html
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 09/09/2026
As a person who has worked in customer service for two decades, I will still never understand how a representative can be genuinely unhelpful.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 08/09/2026
*Beep boop* #Lego #GameBoy #Nintendo
This image shows a LEGO model of a handheld gaming console, resembling a classic Game Boy. The console is primarily white with a dark gray screen area displaying a game of Tetris. The screen shows a grid with falling tetromino pieces and some game statistics like score and level. To the right of the screen, there are four circular buttons in different colors: pink, maroon, and two shades of black. Below these buttons is a black directional pad shaped like a plus sign. Next to the console is a LEGO cartridge labeled “Tetris Tower.” The cartridge has a gray border with a colorful image of Tetris blocks on the front. The entire setup is placed on a textured, light brown carpet.
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Brian @itsbrian.lol · 07/09/2026
Yup. Dang we’re old! 😅
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