Always educate yourself.
In my humble opinion, Donovan was right when he said this. If you do not educate yourself, who will help you learn?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Why is Mintnanny rated only 3.2 stars when it works perfectly? Today on TPUN, we’re defending the “stinkers,” celebrating 4 years of the Steam Deck, and looking at the first Linux 7.0 release candidates.
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In today’s episode of Creative Engineering, we’re finally tackling the automation promised last week—and we’re doing most of it live on-camera. Stick around until the end, and make sure to return next week when we automate treated planks and actually give this area a proper build. It’s time to move past the “pipes on the grass” phase and make this setup look as good as it functions!
Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.”
Proverbs 29:23 “One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.”
I have been writing a fanfiction chapter nearly every day for almost two weeks, but yesterday I chose to skip my session because I was feeling a bit drained. Even though I have plenty of ideas for the story, I didn’t feel like I could give them my best effort.
It is important to recognize when you need a break, whether you are writing, gaming, or exercising. Pushing yourself too hard can cause you to dread the projects you love instead of feeling eager to dive into them.
By taking a break, you can avoid several common issues:
How do you know when you need a break? Review the previous list and ask yourself if you are experiencing any of those symptoms. Have you been exercising for more than an hour a day, or working on a project for two or three days straight? If so, it is time to declare the next day a rest day and find a way to relax. For those who are Christian, if the next day is Sunday, always take a break on that day to honor the Lord; your life will be blessed for doing so.
I am planning to post a completely original story here in the future for only my Knights and Dukes to read and comment on. If you aren’t yet a member, now is a great chance to sign up and support me as I move toward that goal. I want to complete my fanfiction projects first—you can find me on Archive of Our Own as swagnillaice—before I begin this new story. I will continue to create my videos while I write my fanfiction and then the original fiction, which will eventually replace these Friday posts. Until the next time I post, may God bless all of you.
If we are suffering illness, poverty, or misfortune, we think we shall be satisfied on the day it ceases. But there too, we know it is false; so soon as one has got used to not suffering one wants something else.
Due to a lingering illness, I have decided to delay the release of this month’s episode of The Power Up Notes, as well as the current and upcoming episodes of Creative Engineering, until I am feeling better. I appreciate your patience, prayers, and support while I take this time to recover. I look forward to getting back to creating new content for you all as soon as possible.
Last Friday, I was doing some hardware maintenance—dropping my Wii U off for a 64GB NAND upgrade to protect it from factory “rot.” While I was out, I watched the latest from The Linux Experiment.
Nick did a great job explaining why Discord is a privacy nightmare. But then came the sponsor: Squarespace. It’s the ultimate irony. Why are we warning people about Discord “owning” their data while simultaneously telling them to pay $150/month to be “tenants” in the Squarespace hotel?
Squarespace is a black box. You don’t own the code, you don’t own the database, and you can’t leave without losing everything you built. Promoting it is promoting digital dependency.
DreamHost (specifically DreamPress) is superior because it respects the Admin:
This isn’t just a tech debate for me; it’s a lifestyle of integrity. This week marks the start of my 46-day Lenten journey (no dining out, no exceptions). It takes discipline to walk past the “easy” fast-food options, just like it takes discipline to build a real website instead of a “black-box” rental.
My Dukes and Knights deserve a platform built on sovereignty, not a “Vibe” built on a proprietary lie.
I personally use and recommend DreamPress from DreamHost for hosting your website. WordPress is the most powerful way to build your site, and DreamPress is specifically engineered to make it run at its best!
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In this video, I’m sharing my personal reflections on Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. I dive into what I’m giving up this year, my hopes for the season, and what this journey means to me through the lens of my Catholic faith.
I’m pretty much a good Catholic girl at heart and I believe in family. I also have a basic belief that God takes care of me. I believe in prayer, even though I’m not that religious. I just have that foundation from my family. I mean when you think that you’re just a human being and one of God’s creatures, you can’t take anything that seriously.
Happy Family Day to all my Albertan readers!