iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 9h

Just saw a car with a “trump2024” sticker above a labor union sticker. How do such people exist? That’s like saying you supported Nazi Germany AND the allied forces during WWII.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 23h

Had a very surreal moment just now. A former student of mine caught me in the parking lot at a store, told me about bow his band is making it, (more details in the replies) and asked me not to forget him. And I was like, “Dude, you’re the one whistling to be famous. I’m hoping YOU don’t forget ME.”

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Imagine writing “Space Truckin’” and it’s only your second best song about driving with an astronomical term in the title.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

And just set a new personal best on the best Druns Rock song, “Your Lilly.” I am killing it a video games today.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just beat my first Geometry Dash Insane Demon with my son. (He does the hard part.). Been awhile since I felt so accomplished.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“The mind is like a parachute. It should only be open at appropriate times.”

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Remembering that time when I got a bad haircut and one of my students said, “oh my god, you look like a Republican,” and the art teacher, pure natural reaction, says, “don’t say that! It’s not nice!”

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Just found this beauty camping out underneath the garbage can. Sorry to disturb your slumber.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

While searching for images of myself online (of which there are none) I discovered that a hard copy of my book, which sold for $4.99 USD, is now for sale on Abe Books for £7.80. I think this means I HAVE made it,

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I know jus last week I was talking about feeding a family of 4 for $28 a day to a not all that difficult or radical, but yeesh prices have gotten out of control. The cost of coffee has literally doubled in 18 months. (But I did still keep my weekly bill to $156, so…)

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sorry Hulu, “Inglorious Basterds” is NOT a comedy.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Me: 2 Wasps: 0 You do not mess with my students or my kids.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I know food is expensive, but that’s about what I spend on my family of four and I don’t put a ton of thought into saving every penny.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Do you think it’s better for a 13 year old to: A). Do as many things as possible and have something going on at least 5 days a week? B). Have a few things going on, but still have some down time that happens not during the weekend.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Downside of doing everything in my power to avoid allowing my data to be accessed by Google et al: The ads I get are no longer personalized. I don’t have a dog. And I am vehemently anti-AI. Your AI dog ad is completely lost on me.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I forget which of my mutuals I was discussing unconventional game inputs with, but this is the person I was talking about who can mash a mean DDR pad.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I think when I get back from vacation, I’m going to start doing some simple SFX YiuTube stuff, and I want to do a “Foley Friday” where you can comment what effect you want me to make next. If I knew I was going to have a decent audience, I’d do a livestream with a box of stuff and make it live.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

So good, a niche rapper from the 2000s should write a song about it.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Why do my parents respond to email with a phone call? I’m not answering that.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

My son has been putting a lot of effort into this, and it’s gotten ZERO views. I’m hoping we can change that. Geometry Dash - Level Creation with a 9 Year Old Designer youtu.be/t6X9u4NlxNc

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Geometry Dash - Level Creation with a 9 Year Old Designer

YouTube video by Chainmail Supernova

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

All you have to do is listen to music from the 50s and 60s to realize that no one over the age of 75 should be making any decisions about anything.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Took my kids to the amusement park and all the best rides are closed. Needless to say, I’m not amused.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

For someone who is atrocious as art, I think this is at least a passable placeholder for my game, right? (Trying to bring back FFVII type maps.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I finally bit the bullet and started trying edibles to help with my insomnia. I’m not sleeping any better. But 3AM is a lot more fun when you do a real deep dive on which of the Go Bots could have made it as a Transformer.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Had the third one in the list and it was damn fine.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I’m in Canada, and I’m going to judge all of you by my one experience at the theme park. Lovely people. Every one of you. Some of you need deodorant.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I may be bad at art. And I mean really bad. Embarrassingly bad. But you will never find me using AI art in my various projects.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Just discovered that if my front windshield wipers are on, rear are not, and I drive in reverse, my back wipers will go on. Technologically neat, but, shouldn’t *I* be the one telling the car what to do?

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I’m really thinking of making my is TTRPG system. It’s going to be drastically different from D&D. But the question is, do I make it simpler or more complicated? (I can’t do equal)

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Should I… A). Focus on making supplements (a book and other things I have in mind) for D&D B). Focus on making my own completely original (I think) TTRPG

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Happy R Chuther’s Day to those who celebrate.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Anyone remember the Card Game, “Blood Wars?” Made my first ASMR whisper video about it, and I’m. It embarrassed how how it looks/sounds. The Blood Wars Card Game! 🩸⚔️ Very cool and mostly unheard of these days. youtu.be/o9B6wIvHEpM

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The Blood Wars Card Game! 🩸⚔️ Very cool and mostly unheard of these days.

YouTube video by TTRPG-ASMR

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Beat first demon (with my son) in Geometry Dash, and yes, I DO feel accomplished.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Favorite thing happening in my current “play by post” D and D adventure: The only PC who can understand the language the bad guys are using… he’s mute.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Of all the phrases to mean “making money,” my favorite is: Stacking Cheddar [credit: Sparky Sweets, PHD]

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

It’s not the worst thing about the last year and a half, but it’s what pisses me off the most: store brand coffee that used to be $9 a can in December of 2024, is now ON SALE for $15 a can.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Tell me what’s wrong with this idea. (Not a challenge, I just want to know if there are major flaws.). A non-profit video game company. Devs, artists, etc. can receive a salary while they work on their games. Profits pay off loans, pay for salaries, and fund future projects.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

While I was away (from my home in upstate NY) apparently all the conservatives on social media were making fun of the Mamdani AC at 78 request, and then caused a power outage by taxing the grid with excessive AC usage. Don’t hit my house anyway, but it was to see my friend explain electricity.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Saw a little American flag fly off a truck with a Trump bumper sticker, and I think the symbolism is a little too on the nose.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

There was a house in my neighborhood that just 6 years ago had a Trump signs in the front yard. I know the family, they didn’t move. Just saw a sign for the democrats candidate for congress in that same spot in the front yard.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

At the age of 46, I was able to increase my testosterone level with this one trick the government doesn’t want you to know about: I, uh… I don’t know. I didn’t make any lifestyle changes or anything. It just went up on its own.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A student emailed me upset about her final, and Google had some pretty great quick response options.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

My 12yo is DMing our D and D campaign. I thought it was kind of boring, but you know, first time and she’s 12. Today? Bam! Now it’s Death Note*. The kid’s got talent. (*side note. I don’t enjoy anime, so I never made it past the first episode, but I love the concept.)

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I work with my next door neighbor’s grandson. He’s a Democrat. I noticed an Anthony Constantino sign in her yard the other day and might have said something. And now it’s gone. Celebrate the little wins.

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pocketprogrammer.bsky.social @pocketprogrammer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I find it ironic that Anthony Constantino signs have the tag line, “Nobody’s man but yours” considering his entire political identity is, “Trump called me a cool guy once.”

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