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@jtr.bsky.social
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I’m a self-made techie and keeper of notes who works with humans and machines and enjoys interacting with both. New York City is home. Most of my posts here come from my blog: taonaw.com

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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This wasn’t a fun night. My sleepy brain convinced me that removing it or taking out the batteries would set off the alarm, which was the last thing I wanted at 3 in the morning… So I tried to ignore the beeps until I couldn’t anymore and took the batteries out. Solved. I feel dumb. And tired.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A walk in the park. The neighborhood park.
A vibrant purple flower stands out sharply against a blurred background of similar flowers and green foliage.A cluster of white flowers with delicate petals and yellow centers is shown against a background of green foliage.Vibrant leaves with a striking combination of purple and green hues are shown growing on a plant.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I replaced my kitchen sink drainer from the one that comes with a stopper: To this regular metal mesh: I should have done it years ago. The one with the stopper always blocks the drain and requires reaching into the dirty water to op... taonaw.com/2026/09/28/i-replaced-my…
A metal kitchen sink drainer is placed on a white surface upside down with a black rubber stopper attached to the top of it.A metallic mesh sink strainer is placed on the edge of a white surface
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
So Where Did John Doe Come From, Anyway?: taonaw.com/2026/09/18/so-where-did-… Another one of those questions that pops up while making coffee. John Doe (and Jane Doe) and Richard Roe were chosen because nobody in 14th-century England actually had those last names. Why, what...
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Glove80: First Impressions — the Typing Reset: taonaw.com/2026/09/15/glove-first-i… The Glove80 showed up ahead of schedule. Lighter than expected, smaller than expected, and immediately humbling — I couldn’t type a single journal entry on it. The ergonomics alre...
The uniquely-designed ergonomic split keyboard glove80. Its key sections are curved, called keywells.the glove80 keyboard parts show from the top, with a left hand positioned on the left part.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Almost time to leave. An odd vacation, with plenty of thoughts that invite more reflection. Glad I have a couple of days at home after. 📷
A rocky coastline with seagulls scattered across the rocks and a calm blue ocean extending to the horizon under a partly cloudy sky.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
LibreWolf Returns to macOS through Homebrew: taonaw.com/2026/09/07/librewolf-ret… LibreWolf is installable through Homebrew on macOS again, now properly signed and notarized. The maintainers didn’t pay Apple’s developer fee; instead, OSSign signs their builds und...
Auto-generated description: A warning message indicates that the LibreWolf.app is damaged and cannot be opened, suggesting the user move it to the Trash.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Nat sent this to me after I mentioned l the Apple Watch makes me more anxious of my lack of sleep by constantly reminding me that I’m tired. Sometimes ignorance is a bliss.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Oh yes, I think I’m going to enjoy this game very much.
Auto-generated description: A vintage-style diagram illustrates the steps to operate an espresso machine, including selecting the roast, placing a cup, balancing heat and pressure, and starting and stopping the brewing process.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Uploaded the blog’s custom.css file to Codeberg over at codeberg.org/jayteear/… (someone already has JTR on Codeberg, and I can’t find any evidence it was me, so can the real JTR please stand up?)
A split-screen webpage layout with a dark theme on the left and a light theme on the right features the title The Art Of Not Asking Why along with various navigation buttons
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
This guy was chilling at the farmer’s market today. 📷
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
This is one of the awesome things about having an espresso machine at home. I love watching the hot coffee “drilling” into the ice 📷.
A glass of iced coffee or iced latte sits on a metal surface with jars and a bag of Domino sugar in the background.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Hello there red guy. Glad you’re enjoying the weather. Me? Eh. I think it’s back to the AC in a few. Keep it real. 📷
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Been reading: Apple in China by Patrick McGee by Patrick McGee 📚. Surprisingly informative. In a way, it’s like reading some of the history of Apple and how they became this successful. It’s not too critical of Apple, at least not yet.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Still working with Claude on my Emacs settings as a reference. Need to start a new session, so asked it to write a summary with instructions on how I like it to help me. It wrote this: I know it’s complementing me on purpose, but that emphasized/why/? That’s why my blog is called this way 😉
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Every time I go get coffee around West Village, I feel like I’m in a different city. The contrast between our quiet neighborhood with the trees and birds in upper Manhattan and this is striking and fun.
Auto-generated description: A lively urban street scene features colorful flags, restaurant signs, outdoor seating, and pedestrians under a bright blue sky with trees lining the sidewalk.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Is it Friday yet?
A bald man with a beard is wearing dark sunglasses, a black t-shirt with a graphic design, and large black headphones around his neck.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Portrait of a Lady on Fire, 2019 - ★★★★★: taonaw.com/2026/07/06/portrait-of-a…
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Sisters, 1972 - ★★★: taonaw.com/2026/06/28/sisters.html
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Meta Journal notes in Denote-Journal with Journelly: taonaw.com/2026/06/14/m... I’ve been wrestling with the privacy trade-offs of journaling on my work-managed iPhone for too long. The solution? Meta denote-journal notes on my Linux desktop. Seems like I write a lot 🤔 #privacy #apple #emacs
A list of journal files, organized by date and day of the week, is shown in a directory format.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Traveling to a remote site for work today, got a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather and take a breather. taonaw.com/2026/06/02/traveling-to-…
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Lazy Chopped Salad: taonaw.com/2026/05/22/lazy-chopped-… Some folks asked that I share my recipes more often… well, here’s another attempt. I don’t know if it justifies a new category. Let me know if you find this useful? Thanks 😊
A vibrant salad features chopped cucumbers, radishes, vegan cheese, tufo, and other fresh vegetables in a bowl.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Some color goes a long way 📷
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
It’s Pie day for me. Well, the pie day was in march - 3/14. But evey month, on the 14th, I decided I’m having a pizza. Otherwise, I don’t eat cheese. I stopped completely, besides unavoidable butter in some pastries and such. 📷🍕
Two slices of pizza with spinach and cheese are on a cardboard box next to a can of Diet Coke.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Inkwell’s recap feature is not exactly 100% accurate, but I think I like what it suggests!
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
A Minecraft Movie, 2025 - ★★½: taonaw.com/2026/04/06/a-minecraft-m…
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
‘Tis the season… #allergy #allergies #spring #sneezing #health #pills Gesundheit!
A hand holds a purple capsule pill over a bathroom counter with a bottle in the background
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Oddly satisfying... #water #photo #photography
3 transparent plastic bottles with seltzer water on a fridge door compartment
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
We were sitting at their bar, but we also had a mocha and a cappuccino toward the end. Something about the flag and the security camera above it makes things feel relevant and eerie. #bar #coffee #american #flag #camera #bigbrotheriswatching #security #privacy
A cozy bar interior features shelves with various liquor bottles, a large white dog silhouette decoration, and mounted security cameras above an American flag.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
I can already tell the espresso puck screens I got are going to become a regular part of my espresso-making routine. Glad someone brought it to my attention. #coffee #espresso
A coffee tamper is shown with a coffee screen inside with the text DBROUND 53.5mm on its surface.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
On my way to get some fresh vegetables for my usual soup. It’s a good day for that.
A cityscape view under a cloudy sky is seen from an elevated vantage point, with bare trees in the foreground.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
I Saw the TV Glow, 2024 - ★★★★: taonaw.com/2026/02/23/i-saw-the-tv-…
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Yeah… I don’t think I’m going anywhere.
A view of the snow outside from a closed windows. We can see snow on top of a walking rail, and a large amount of snow in the background which is covering a rock completely. There are naked branches also covered in white snow.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
I love how Microsoft makes its products less and less useful. In Teams chats, there used to be a tab for the chat itself, and then Shared for files (it used to be called Files, which makes more sense, but whatever). Now we have Chat,... taonaw.com/2026/02/20/i-love-how-mi…
A computer interface displays options for managing a tab, including opening it in a new window and adjusting settings, and importantly, *removing* it.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
At Gregory’s for some coffee after a quick doctor appointment. Working from coffee shops is fun, though it’s not always doable.
Auto-generated description: A cozy coffee shop counter features hanging light bulbs, red coffee machines, and various coffee supplies.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
That was a big squash, so cooking it took a while, but it was worth it. Such good soup. I love that I can make that now on a regular basis.
A decorated bowl contains a creamy yellow-orange squash soup garnished with parsley and red pepper flakes, with a spoon resting inside.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Greenland? Nah, just the Hudson, NYC.
A frozen river stretches across the landscape surrounded by bare trees under a clear blue sky.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Iron Lung, 2026 - ★★★: taonaw.com/2026/02/09/iron-lung.html
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Or Something, 2024 - ★★★½: taonaw.com/2026/02/01/or-something.…
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
It’s been fun, but would it shock you if I said the part I appreciate the most is the weather? It’s in the single digits in New York, and today it was 60 here, and sunny.
The Hollywood Tower Hotel is surrounded by palm trees and visitors under a clear blue sky in Disney
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
About to head out on short vacation. Hoping for at least some quiet time to reflect on my geek stuff (yes, that’s part of the fun).
A parked airplane is visible through large windows at an airport terminal with empty seats in the foreground.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Was in my apartment for the last two days, and had to get out. Had to get some food too. Deep snow. Stepped in a puddle at one point, and was glad to find out my Timberlands delivered their waterproof claim.
A snowy urban street scene with parked cars covered in snow, a snow-covered sidewalk, and a backdrop of apartment buildings. There’s snow everywhere, OK? Lots of snow.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Good Night, and Good Luck, 2025 - ★★★½: taonaw.com/2026/01/26/good-night-an…
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Microsoft Office vent number 2113: The Outlook Quick Menu. How is this helpful? The options are not categorized logically, with a separating line that seems random. There are over 20 actions in a quick action menu Options that are secondary at best (with Copilot shoved in, of course)
Auto-generated description: A context menu from Ourlook on macOS is shown, with over 30 various options such as Open, Print, Reply, chat, view source, Copilot and more.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
LaRoy, Texas, 2023 - ★★★: taonaw.com/2026/01/11/laroy-texas.h…
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Took the bus to NJ today to see a new location for work. GW bridge terminal.
A bus station with numbered platforms and overhead signage in a monochrome setting.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
The Expendables, 2010 - ★★: taonaw.com/2026/01/02/the-expendabl…
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Walked in the snow for farmer’s market, amd this nice taco place with spicy veggie tacos and hot chocolate is the reward. 🌮😋
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
One thing I managed not to compromise on recently is cooking at home and watching my diet a bit more. Maybe it’s easier for me to do because I already enjoy vegetables, but I took it to the next level after I got my Vitemix. Here’s breakfast with some homemade hummus:
Auto-generated description: A breakfast plate features scrambled eggs garnished with parsley, cherry tomatoes, and slices of brown bread, with a side of hummus in a container.
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JTR @jtr.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
I got a musical keyboard. Because I need yet a new hobby.: taonaw.com/2025/12/07/i-got-a-music… After an alcohol-influenced conversation with my brother-in-law, I “impulsively” decided to pursue learning electronic music and buying a keyboard.
A blue Roland GO:KEYS 3 keyboard rests on a stand with headphones hanging below it. A barbell under one of the beams, and a subpar AI cleaning technique can be seen on the carpet at the bottom right, where JTR removed his used socks from the frame. Tsk tsk.
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