Nostr notes by Phil Brandvold

So like, this is pretty fucked right? I heard two ads today for ...

2026-10-02T02:39:06Z

So like, this is pretty fucked right? I heard two ads today for this in a podcast and thought "what in the late stage capitalist hellscape is this?" so I had to look it up and it's....wow. https://www.workingwithcancerpledge.com/

We end up hosting friends and family quite a bit, and while we ...

2026-09-23T01:10:27Z

We end up hosting friends and family quite a bit, and while we enjoy it the bedding changes can get annoying. Especially when someone comes through that you know will be back in a couple weeks so you COULD keep the guest bed made except for the fact that someone ELSE is coming through between now and then. Enter: doubled duvet. Take the duvet and cover from the first, throw a fresh clean cover over the existing cover, then strip it off when they come back around. Efficiency and laziness rhyme.

I think that everyone that dropped off the Loop tour should put ...

2026-09-22T20:45:00Z

I think that everyone that dropped off the Loop tour should put to there their own tour sans Sheeran called “Break the Loop”. End the cycle of capitalism holding up genocide. #freepalestine

I mean, holy shit. Three months no show and then clearly not all ...

2026-09-18T15:10:58Z

I mean, holy shit. Three months no show and then clearly not all there when he does. How is this allowed? This is not a representative democracy. https://newrepublic.com/post/215538/doge-staffers-big-balls-ai-government-services

Okay #woodworking folks, these are the first cutting boards ...

2026-09-14T21:23:02Z

Okay #woodworking folks, these are the first cutting boards I've ever attempted and I'm uncertain of how or if I need to treat these small holes. Do I fill them with sawdust and glue? Food safe epoxy of some sort? Let it ride? I'm concerned about food particles being caught and not cleaning out. #askmastadon

Okay #DIY and #solar folks. I have a hairbrained idea to ...

2026-07-17T18:47:27Z

Okay #DIY and #solar folks. I have a hairbrained idea to re-purpose an old dishwasher circulation pump for a #garden pump to pair with my rainwater catchment system. But I'm a novice when it comes to #electricity and calculating loads. How would I even go about powering the pump once it's removed, and testing it to see how much power it draws so I know what kind of solar panel and battery I'd even need? #solarpunk #gardening #reuse

Hey @npub19vp…h8sx have you done anything with #YouTarr yet? ...

2026-07-15T19:44:47Z

Hey DB Tech (npub19vp…h8sx) have you done anything with #YouTarr yet? I'm considering setting that up with my #jellyfin instance. #selfhosted

capitalism as experienced in America is nearly 100% about growth. ...

2026-07-11T18:48:18Z

In reply to nevent1q…3l3f
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capitalism as experienced in America is nearly 100% about growth. Line must go up.

Benn Jordan has yet to miss. Love his videos, and the time and ...

2026-07-10T17:57:50Z

Benn Jordan has yet to miss. Love his videos, and the time and effort for this one is clear. What a great 45 minutes. Also, fuck, this is bleak. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FZy1lBNykA #leveragism #capitalism #authoritarian

I have so little time for anything the last few months it’s ...

2026-06-07T04:22:27Z

I have so little time for anything the last few months it’s hard to not just focus on the next task. But this small section of the yard is the first thing I see when I open the back door and everything is blooming and it brings me great joy. #bloomscrolling #gardening #mngardening #Minnesota

also, neither AI nor RTO are “responsible” for job loss. That ...

2026-06-02T16:55:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…ra52
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also, neither AI nor RTO are “responsible” for job loss. That responsibility is on the company leadership and HR choosing it. Their hands aren’t tied. The companies aren’t in danger of losing money or going bankrupt. It’s just people chasing profit and unsustainable growth making decisions. Just like supply costs aren’t dictated by the market they are dictated by people at desks making cost determinations.

#woodworkers and #furniture builders of mastadon, if I wanted to ...

2026-05-08T02:20:31Z

#woodworkers and #furniture builders of mastadon, if I wanted to build something like this what do you suggest for joinery? It seems to me that this furniture just uses screws to hold the load off he seat but maybe I’m missing something. That doesn’t seem to be enough support in my mind. What are your thoughts? #woodworking #askmastodon

I actually emailed the Roseville branch of the ramsey county ...

2026-03-07T03:17:09Z

In reply to nevent1q…jgmq
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I actually emailed the Roseville branch of the ramsey county library today inquiring about what it looks like for using space. I’m in the Roseville area so funny you mention it. I also like the idea of a recurring event. I came up on the help desk so feel like I can troubleshoot and resolve many things though windows kinda just sucks now and I’m less experienced with Linux. RAM/SSD upgrades is a good idea.

I'm mostly in the "wouldn't it be cool" camp of ...

2026-03-06T21:23:45Z

In reply to nevent1q…tn7l
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I'm mostly in the "wouldn't it be cool" camp of thought right now. I'm considering reaching out to my local library for what space could look like for such an event. I have a tendency to want to expand before taking even the first step (I discovered https://therestartproject.org/about/ today and now want to do full on repair events too haha). But I think starting small and focused is a good start. Maybe a "Computer can't upgrade to Win11? Try Linux" kind of campaign with an Intro to Linux meeting?

I'm not sure I'm as experienced with #linux as I'd ...

2026-03-05T17:03:27Z

In reply to nevent1q…zlp6
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I'm not sure I'm as experienced with #linux as I'd like to be in order to fully run such a thing by myself, or even if there's that much interest by my community. But I'm willing to give it a shot with or without some partners I think.

I've been thinking about how I can use my skills to help ...

2026-03-05T17:02:28Z

I've been thinking about how I can use my skills to help fight fascism. I keep coming back to helping folks #selfhost and move to #linux which helps us all be more #resilient and less reliant on Big Tech (which funds and drives fascism). I'm a #sysadmin by day and I have lots of experience with #helpdesk tasks like supporting end users with #tech and I think hosting a local #linuxinstallparty might be a great way to help my community. Anyone else in the #twincities of #MN have similar thoughts?

I need people to realize that how the people in power treat ...

2026-02-06T17:15:13Z

I need people to realize that how the people in power treat immigrants is how they would treat every single person they have power over if they could get away with it. And the longer we let them get away with, the more bold they will become. The violence happening against #minneapolis and the #twincities and in greater #minnesota as well as other communities around the U.S. is the same violence that has been done at our borders for decades. What happens on the margins will happen at the center.

I'm planning to can for the first time this year. Tomato ...

2025-09-12T19:10:58Z

I'm planning to can for the first time this year. Tomato sauce, and some jams. What do I need to know, #Gardening and #canning people? I have a bunch of stuff from my grandma but I've never done this before. Any "beginners guides" out there that you love?

Has anyone who does #gardening ever planted garlic bulbils and ...

2025-08-28T21:52:28Z

Has anyone who does #gardening ever planted garlic bulbils and successfully grown garlic? I understand it can take a couple of years. Ideally I'd be able to plant them outside and let them be, but I want to give them the best chance of survival so if that's a long shot I want to know. I'm in Zone 4b if that helps. #garden #garlic

Alright peeps. I just lost power for the second time in three ...

2025-08-19T01:22:09Z

Alright peeps. I just lost power for the second time in three days, and it's only getting worse from here with #ClimateChange. I can't afford to pay another mortgage for solar panels on my house, and most home battery backups seem to cost the same as a used car. What are your suggestions? How can I get a battery backup system that can keep me going during outages? What resources for learning to implement systems are there? #solar #battery #energy #backup #electricity

I think I’ve finally fought off that last squash but and the ...

2025-08-09T02:19:25Z

I think I’ve finally fought off that last squash but and the zucchini are still standing and producing fruits. Simple win, but nice. What’s been your personal #gardening win this year, garden mastodon?

I have an old dishwasher sitting around destined for the scrap ...

2025-08-09T01:52:50Z

I have an old dishwasher sitting around destined for the scrap yard, but I want to pull a few pieces off that might be useful (heading element, etc). I have an idea to use the circulation pump as a garden water pump from my future rain barrels. Anyone out there done something similar? Is it simple to wire up with a simple on/off switch? Any way to power it with solar and batteries even though it's 110v A/C? #upcycle #repair #garden #diy #fixit #reuse #tinker #maker #solarpunk

@npub1qmg…s6k5 is really doing the work with this. Incredible ...

2025-07-30T16:08:15Z

ProPublica (npub1qmg…s6k5) is really doing the work with this. Incredible journalism. And harrowing stories. https://projects.propublica.org/venezuelan-immigrants-trump-deported-cecot/ #cecot #immigration #uspol #trump

I've already moved servers once, almost immediately after ...

2025-02-05T22:17:37Z

I've already moved servers once, almost immediately after getting on #mastodon & it was pretty seamless. The only thing that surprised me was that my posts didn't follow me. It makes sense why, but if I move again I'd like to keep an #archive of my old posts available via the web (self hosted) I'm already working on something similar for my old Twitter posts. Something I could link in my profile bio for myself & others to view. Are there any good #FOSS solutions for that? #askFedi #selfhosted

Sautéing the carrots, celery, and onions in butter. Next I’ll ...

2025-01-21T00:37:30Z

In reply to nevent1q…y8ur
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Sautéing the carrots, celery, and onions in butter. Next I’ll add a bit of flour and then deglaze with chicken broth. #cooking #dinner #knoephlasoup

Haven’t had Knoephla #soup since I was a kid but I’ve been ...

2025-01-21T00:11:24Z

Haven’t had Knoephla #soup since I was a kid but I’ve been craving it for a couple months now and its -12 F right now so let’s make some. Might as well give it a go. I’ve stayed away from anything #dough related but I’m going to take a whack at it. Seems simple enough. #cooking #dinner #coldweather

As we slip into winter, I'm thinking it could be fun to get ...

2024-11-13T21:29:14Z

As we slip into winter, I'm thinking it could be fun to get into #hydroponics this year. I miss having access to lettuce in the winter. But I have no idea where to start. Anyone out there with some easy ways to onboard myself into this world? My #garden is ready to be put to bed but my love of #gardening needs a little more time (and my table needs proper salad).