Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We get smoke here every summer and I've had some great gardens in really smoky summers. I had 14 in my garden at home and they all did fine with the exception of one that just struggled before getting a disease and dying. Sometimes it's just the plant. 001
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I'm on LinkedIn, but I haven't posted much in the last three weeks. I comment every once in a while, but LinkedIn has turned really trashy. More than half the posts in my feed are from people I don't even follow. And I'm so sick of the AI worship over there. 030
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I'm thinking seriously about a break from all social media. 110
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026My gardening year was marked by massive death. 000
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The drama started before I ever even planted. Long story. I had two areas. Area #1 did fairly well, but that was mostly cherry tomatoes. Area #2 was a news space and was a disaster. 28 tomatoes planted, 17 dead by mid-July. What I saw doesn't match any disease. My best guess is herbicide drift. 120
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Bluesky hasn't become a thriving platform. It seems to be shrinking. Not surprising. My timeline is quiet with the exception of the days the #FreelanceFriends occurs. I'm not deleting my account (yet), but I'm not using this platform going forward. Find me on LinkedIn or Instagram. 210
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 21/05/2026On Monday night I planted 27 tomato plants. Last night I prepped an onion bed, planted 120+ onions, and planted the three (yes, only three) pepper plants. I still have three sets of onions to plant (around 180) but I'm feeling pretty fried, so maybe that's a tomorrow night thing. 020
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Have you ever read something that you thought was satire but then realized it was actually being serious? 000
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 07/05/2026I had to go to the doctor. She lanced it and did some other stuff that I'm glad I didn't see (but heard about later) because I would have lost my breakfast. #FreelanceFriends 020
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 07/05/2026That would have been better and cheaper. #FreelanceFriends 120
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 07/05/2026I had a little boil infection on my neck that has finally gone away thanks to the antibiotics. That was fun and a little gross. #FreelanceFriends 220
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 05/05/2026I haven't heard of Mark Twain or Sweet-n-Juicy but there are thousands of varieties out there. You'll have to tell me how they are. 010
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 18/04/2026That's the way to do it if you don't want to start from seed yourself. 110
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Raspberry Beret and Hungry Like the Wolf were developed by a breeder in Georgia who names his varieties after songs. I've heard really good things about varieties, but these are the first I'm growing. He has lines that focus on different bands. www.billyodertomatoes.combillyodertomatoes.comBillYoderTomatoes | Yoder tomato seedsBillYoderTomatoes - Tomato seeds for 80's Music Fans 010
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I've been reminding myself and clients that the little things add up to big things over time. #FreelanceFriends 020
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I need to be good about taking pictures this year. I'm part of a breeding project this year so I have 12 plants that I literally have no idea of what I'm going to get as far as size, color or taste. #FreelanceFriends 020
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I wish I had all the answers. There are thousands of varieties. There are only 5 varieties that I'm growing this year that you could find at a box store. Craig LaHoullier's book, Epic Tomatoes, is a great place to start, though. Most of what I'm growing are suggestions from him. #FreelanceFriends 110
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Some of the names are fun too. Raspberry Beret, Ruby Slippers, Emerald City, Yellow Brick Road, Kiss the Sky, Hungry Like the Wolf... #FreelanceFriends 120
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026The hard part has always been remembering to do it. I keep it up all the time now. This year is the first year in several years that I've done it that I haven't missed a day. It's finally become a habit. #FreelanceFriends 020
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I read The Art of the Deal when I was in high school. The bragging turned me off, but I've followed him since then. There's nothing he's done that has surprised me. He's actually really predictable once you understand who he is. #FreelanceFriends 100
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I just keep it in a spreadsheet. But I'm sure you could set it up anywhere you wanted. I have four columns: Quarter, Date, Praising - What Did I Do Today That Made Me Feel Good?, and Redirections - What Do I Wish I Could Do Over. T #FreelanceFriends 040
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I've often wished my #FreelanceFriends lived closer so I could share. This year is going to be interesting. I have reds, pinks, greens, yellows, purples, brown, and stripes. I have cherries, cocktail tomatoes, saladettes, and slicers. I think I've got most of the bases covered. 230
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026A3: With everything that's going on in the world, it's easy to get down. There are a lot of headwinds. I try to remind myself that I can only control what I do. Some days it's easier. Some days it's harder. #FreelanceFriends 241
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I've been feeling like I'm in a rut too lately. #FreelanceFriends 040
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026There are days where I feel like I've got very little accomplished. Then I fill out my sheet and I'm like, huh, I guess I did more than I thought. #FreelanceFriends 131
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Everything is doing really good. I spent 4 hours on Monday evening up-potting 71 tomato plants. I'm only planting (only...haha) 41 of them. The rest will be sold or given away. #FreelanceFriends 230
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I do have a to-do list but it's only the things that are the most critical to get done. And mainly so I don't forget to do those things and keep myself accountable. #FreelanceFriends 040
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Q2: I've definitely worked to be more mindful about mindset. I don't write affirmations or in a journal or anything like that. The one thing I do at the end of the work day is list what made me feel good about the day and what I wish I could do over. #FreelanceFriends 240
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I'm somebody who likes a little structure. If the structure is there, I'm more likely to be excited about the day unfolds. If the structure isn't there, the opposite is usually true. #FreelanceFriends 360
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2026It's acting weird for me too. #FreelanceFriends 010
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 07/04/2026I'll likely up pot them over this coming weekend. As far as when they go in the ground, I'd like them to be in the ground sometime during the week of May 10-May 16, but it depends on the weather. 020
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 07/04/2026A little update on the plants. These are the tomatoes two weeks after germination. There are about 75 plants here (give or take a couple). #FreelanceFriends 140
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 03/04/2026You ever have those moments where people give advice, and when you push back on it a little bit with your own experiences, they act like your experiences are invalid and only their own experiences are the only ones that matter? Asking for a friend... 110
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Thanks. Unfortunately, I can't attend because of a conflict, but I look forward to seeing the conversation afterwards. #FreelanceFriends 110
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 10/03/2026We didn't get winter this year. We just had a really long fall. 000
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Need a laugh today? youtu.be/zDYabud11jQ?... #FreelanceFriendsyoutu.bePeople Who Use AI To Write EmailsYouTube video by Ryan George 010
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 03/03/2026All day today and the majority of tomorrow, at least a couple of hours on Wednesday, and possibly a couple more hours on Wednesday or Thursday are all nonwork-related side quests. It's going to be one of those weeks. 110
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 02/03/2026I have too many things happening this week, so I'm not going to be able to make it. #FreelanceFriends 110
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 26/02/2026It took the Post Office 5 days for my package to travel 127 miles, but they are an optimistic bunch. It left Denver at 10:28 this morning, and they say it will travel the 800+ miles to my city, and I'll have it by 9:00 pm tonight. 000
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 26/02/2026He's 11 weeks old. I think he's about six pounds. He loves to play, especially with my shoestrings. #FreelanceFriends 030
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 26/02/2026I've always struggled with this time slot, going back to when it was FreelanceChat. It's right in the middle of my morning. If I get going on something, I'll lose track of time. But hey, I got two tasks done this morning, so I'm going to be ok with it. #FreelanceFriends 080
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 26/02/2026I'm really late, as usual, but please accept this pic of my puppy nephew, Maverick, as my apology. #FreelanceFriends 390
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 19/02/2026He's even more adorable in person. He's a spunky little thing too. Not intimidated by his big brother in the least. 010
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 19/02/2026For the pet lovers in #FreelanceFriends. My sister got a new puppy about a week ago. This is Maverick. 360
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 19/02/2026I saw the "generate your digital doplinger," where you gave AI a bunch of info about you and created your image. I was surprised how many jumped on that. Social engineering is crazy to watch in real time. #FreelanceChat 041
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 19/02/2026A3: No...instead I will give it a summary. So, it starts (and ends) with me, but I only use it for outlines or to have it edit what I've already written. Having it create something for you is always a bad idea, imho. #FreelanceChat 110
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 19/02/2026I'm shocked by the number of "experts" who suggest you throw your internal data or IP into ChatGPT. #FreelanceChat 140
Shane Carpenter @shanecarpenter.bsky.social · 19/02/2026I'm not crazy about them, but they do help me stay organized. #FreelanceFriends 120