Notices by Sharon of the Strange Times (idoubtit@mstdn.social)

Lily of the valley. It’s the end of their bloom time now. #bloomscrolling

My kid is graduating uni soon and she has a job lined up. I’m nervous for her but she said, “Honestly, it’s like a dream to only have to work for 8 hours a day.” She can’t wait.

I had a discouraging incident today of an acquaintance surprising me with belief in Graham Hancock's bullshit. He didn't know my history advocating against pseudoscience crackpots. It's really hard to explain in a casual conversation, but the noise I made when he mentioned the name probably said a lot.

The folks at Tesla are a bit slow...

"many employees fear that Musk may be permanently damaging Tesla's reputation by his association with Trump — and of course, his personal conduct, like performing Nazi salutes."

YA THINK?!?! Dumbasses. https://futurism.com/tesla-employees-musk-fears

Austria's rare 'sun candle' phenomenon goes viral in Lanč's video, leaving social media users in awe #weather #fortean

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/austrias-rare-sun-candle-phenomenon-goes-viral-in-lans-video-leaving-social-media-users-in-awe-nature-is-so-magical/articleshow/118111993.cms

As I noted, geologists thinking this seismic swarm in the Aegean is NOT related to magma, volcanism, or a coming larger quake. It's likely related to "fluids", not magma. Non-experts need to stop promoting nonsense speculation. #earthquake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jREQ3EdEAY

I have a lurker account on Xitter. But after what I just addressed to Shitler’s red right hand, I’m sure that account will be gone tomorrow.

Snow - poison or yummy? I am flabbergasted by the dichotomy. On one side, people in the Midwest are melting their #snow and noticing all the dirt and stuff in it (and being surprised). On the other hand, Appalachian people making "snow cream" with organic sugar and fresh #snow and eating it. Hmm.

I am currently pissed off at #Peloton for killing their Netflix app. Why are companies so damn dumb? And this is so minor compared to their higher level bullshit.

Every day is just a new discovery of dumb fuckery from corporate America.

This new paper regarding the nature of science and science education uses cryptozoology in contrast to zoology as an example of pseudoscience (Section 6.2). https://brill.com/view/journals/apse/aop/article-10.1163-23641177-bja10083/article-10.1163-23641177-bja10083.xml

@TheLastOfHisName @_elena Am I missing something? How do you access it?

Rare snow doughnuts form in west Michigan backyard after snow, wind

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/12/05/snow-doughnuts-michigan-yard-wind/76797592007/

SC's cryptids offer lessons on culture, nature and identity.

Eh, nice try. Feelings for cryptids are quite a bit more complicated than this, though. #popcryptid

https://www.postandcourier.com/environment/south-carolina-cryptids-lizardman-bigfoot-climate/article_a251c072-a2a4-11ef-8d0d-5b1dbcb0c887.html

@killyourfm I’ve always felt gloomy in November for several reasons but this year is particularly rough. I think this is a club with many members.

I am not at all surprised at any of the choices for the incoming administration cabinet. I mean, this is what 49% of voters asked for.

You chose criminal incompetence and chaos, you're going to find out what that really means. #DontBlameMe #IDidntVoteForHim

Hubby said he overheard people complaining about how cigarettes have not gone down in price since that’s what they voted for last Tuesday. Yeah… people are so dumb.

What is your favorite #KateBush song? I can't decide. I'm no good at favorites. I can't even decide on my favorite album. It depends on the mood, and which season it is, and if I feel nostalgic, or if I feel like dancing or crying....

I am sitting on the side of the road near Indian Wells AZ because it’s snowing and I don’t trust these tires. Waiting until it clears and trying not to dissolve into a pool of despair.

I have to block a lot more text and tags on BlueSky than Mastodon. For here, it's only things I'd rather not see, like sports, but there, it's a lot. Threads? That's a cesspool.

It's astounding how much percentage of #threads content is total garbage and the replies are 90% garbage.