Nostr notes by amerpie

Today on AppAddict - - Here are two Mac friction points: • ...

2026-07-18T09:35:39Z

Today on AppAddict - - Here are two Mac friction points:

• It's been 16 years since Mission Control was released, and "Desktop 3" is still "Desktop 3." Apple's API doesn't expose Space naming to any third-party app — there's no system-level hook to hang a label on.• Screen Time gets activated when an... - htt... social.lol https://appaddict.app/post/2026-07-18 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116940277333658188

Wonder Woman just told me that there is mass anger and hysteria ...

2026-07-17T23:46:27Z

Wonder Woman just told me that there is mass anger and hysteria in the Wordle fandom community after the puzzle's solution was the word PSHAW earlier this week. Word nerds are threatening to file complaints (with who?) and promising to end their NYT subscriptions.

Today on AppAddict - - Apptorium, the developers best known for ...

2026-07-17T13:23:56Z

Today on AppAddict - - Apptorium, the developers best known for SideNotes, is running a sale from July 20–31 on some of the most recommended apps in their category. Get Details .

Apps on Sale from Other Developers• CleanShot at 20% off• DaisyDisk at 30% off• ForkLift at 30% off• MindNode at... - https://appa... social.lol https://appaddict.app/post/2026-07-17 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116935508997113823

In North Carolina, we say that the tiny little communities along ...

2026-07-16T23:56:25Z

In North Carolina, we say that the tiny little communities along the South Eastern coastal rivers are “ Down East”. The people have unique accents and the family cemeteries are huge and go back centuries. This is from Minnesott Beach, population 434, on the Nuese River.

One Third of Our Lives - Over the past 60 years, one vital part ...

2026-07-15T23:58:04Z

One Third of Our Lives - Over the past 60 years, one vital part of my life has been out of my control more often than not. - https://louplummer.lol/one-third-of-our-lives/ https://louplummer.lol/one-third-of-our-lives/

Phone Calls, Remote Controls and Aging Parents - My dad calls me ...

2026-06-24T14:38:15Z

Phone Calls, Remote Controls and Aging Parents - My dad calls me more than he ever has...to fix the television he can no longer figure out. - https://louplummer.lol/aging-parents/ https://louplummer.lol/aging-parents/

That one time in 14 years where I got the drop on Wonder Woman. ...

2026-06-21T04:16:30Z

That one time in 14 years where I got the drop on Wonder Woman.

The police in Mississippi shot into a car, killing a baby after a ...

2026-06-17T12:23:54Z

The police in Mississippi shot into a car, killing a baby after a report of someone shoplifting diapers at Walmart. Yeah, just sit with that sentence for a minute.

The Rockefeller family owned a huge tract of land nearby for ...

2026-06-15T20:30:06Z

The Rockefeller family owned a huge tract of land nearby for nearly 100 years. They sold it to the Army a while back and in turn, the Army donated a portion for a new state park. It has miles of trails and is five minutes from my house. #hiking https://social.lol/tags/hiking

"It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel ...

2026-06-06T08:26:08Z

"It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by R.E.M.

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-and-i-feel-fine/1440850529?i=1440850619)

A song from college or early adulthood. - It's the End of the World As We Know It by R.E.M.

The main... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-and-i-feel-fine/1440850529?i=1440850619 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116702192656960770

"Trouble In the Fields" by Nanci Griffith Listen on Apple ...

2026-05-30T11:46:00Z

"Trouble In the Fields" by Nanci Griffith

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/trouble-in-the-fields/1443474231?i=1443474413)

What is a song that makes you think of your first job? - Trouble In the Fields by Nanci Griffith

I was a farm kid, but my last few years at home were marked by the... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/trouble-in-the-fields/1443474231?i=1443474413 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116663168456246318

Happy Saturday. Enjoy this Blue Ridge Mountain sunrise from the ...

2026-05-30T11:06:18Z

Happy Saturday. Enjoy this Blue Ridge Mountain sunrise from the parkway near Blowing Rock, NC. Tell someone you love them today. Punch Nazis. Resist.

The last time I posted this, I got roasted by indignant lefty ...

2026-05-28T20:48:26Z

The last time I posted this, I got roasted by indignant lefty owners of pickups.

Today on AppAddict - Just Wondering Around Github, Looking for a ...

2026-05-27T21:19:33Z

Today on AppAddict - Just Wondering Around Github, Looking for a Software Fix - The mark of a good Internet citizen is whether they star the GitHub repositories they like and whether they upvote helpful posts on Reddit. As someone who devotes a lot of time to online communities, racking up a few Internet... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116647931959588151

It's looking like Wikipedia might be too good to last in the ...

2026-05-27T01:07:45Z

It's looking like Wikipedia might be too good to last in the face of rapacious greed and the cut throat tactics of the 1%. Built on the free labor, ethics and good will of volunteers and maintained by union-freindly staffers, things are rapidly changing.https://medium.com/@jakeorlowitz/wikipedia-is-doing-the-... social.lol https://medium.com/@jakeorlowitz/wikipedia-is-doing-the-capitalist-thing-56a393232943 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116643572446610656

"House of the Rising Sun" by The Animals Post one of your ...

2026-05-06T09:48:09Z

"House of the Rising Sun" by The Animals

Post one of your favorite standards. - House of the Rising Sun by The Animals

Eric Burdon has one of the greatest rock and roll voices of all time. Enjoy!

View Lou Plummer's Crucial Tracks profile (https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/amerpie) Crucial Track for May 6,... social.lol https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/amerpie https://social.lol/@amerpie/116526958060245008

If you’re a dad, be an antifascist dad. Talk to your kids about ...

2026-04-30T02:38:09Z

If you’re a dad, be an antifascist dad. Talk to your kids about politics and current events.Mine have been going to demos and rallies since they were little and they are in their 40s. Never voted for a Republican - ever.

"Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees Listen on Apple Music ...

2026-04-20T09:20:25Z

"Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/stayin-alive/1442259177?i=1442259185)

What song did you hate at first and then fell in love with? Staying Alive by the Bee Gees

I was very unimpressed by Disco as a world-weary sixth grader in the 70s. I didn't understand why... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/stayin-alive/1442259177?i=1442259185 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116436283619341976

"The Big Chill" by Various What is your favorite ...

2026-04-14T12:14:42Z

"The Big Chill" by Various

What is your favorite soundtrack? - The Big Chill (1983)

01 - 0:00 - I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye 02 - 05:02 - My Girl - The Temptations 03 - 08:02 - Good Lovin' - The Rascals 04 - 10:32 - The Tracks Of My Tears - Smokey Robinson and The Miracles 05 - 13:29 - Joy To... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116402906594014440

Today on AppAddict - Learning and Using GitHub As a Non-Developer ...

2026-04-14T04:18:03Z

Today on AppAddict - Learning and Using GitHub As a Non-Developer with Tower - For years I assumed GitHub was only useful if you were a developer.

Turns out it's actually one of the best tools I've found for managing text-heavy Mac workflows.

I now use Git repositories to version and back up things like:

• my... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116400389900707446

Just saying the shoe fits. ...

2026-04-14T00:59:22Z

Just saying the shoe fits.

A quintessential picture of Eastern North Carolina. Sand and pine ...

2026-04-14T00:59:22Z

A quintessential picture of Eastern North Carolina. Sand and pine trees and not much else. Home sweet home.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@matt_birchler/116397547359707858 ...

2026-04-13T16:27:02Z

RE: https://mastodon.social/@matt_birchler/116397547359707858

Totally normal. Nobody would have said a word if Obama or Biden did this. /s https://mastodon.social/@matt_birchler/116397547359707858

"Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake Which artist did you ...

2026-04-13T16:13:10Z

"Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake

Which artist did you discover thanks to a music video? - Here I Go Again by Whitesnake

I was just a mild fan of hair metal bands, but being male and alive in the 80s meant I was definitely a Tawny Kitaen fan. This, I think, is the most iconic of all the videos she appeared in.

Vie... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116397920260261910

I will bribe a bird in a heartbeat. #birds ...

2026-04-13T16:13:07Z

I will bribe a bird in a heartbeat. #birds https://social.lol/tags/birds

Remaining a life-long learner is a revolutionary act. Stay ...

2026-04-13T16:12:54Z

Remaining a life-long learner is a revolutionary act. Stay curious your entire life. The narrative of the ruling class is not your narrative.

Wonder Woman would buy me this t-shirt, If I asked for it. ...

2026-04-13T00:44:54Z

Wonder Woman would buy me this t-shirt, If I asked for it.

Become the sworn enemy of these assholes. They are the ones who ...

2026-04-13T00:44:53Z

Become the sworn enemy of these assholes. They are the ones who declared war, not you.

"Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads **What would ...

2026-04-12T13:47:27Z

"Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads

**What would you put on for a long brisk walk? - Burning Down the House by Talking Heads"

I'm not usually grossly judgmental, but, if you don't like this one, there is something the matter with you. Seriously. It's an instant mood lifting anthem for me and is has been... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116391833260414052

Left to their own devices, this is how the bosses improve ...

2026-04-12T13:47:18Z

Left to their own devices, this is how the bosses improve customer satisfaction scores.

Spring mornings generally make me happy and my hope is that they ...

2026-04-12T13:47:13Z

Spring mornings generally make me happy and my hope is that they do the same for you. Like it or not, we are all in this together. Tell someone you love them today. Punch Nazis.

My son felt the need to send me a picture of his cricket taco, so ...

2026-04-12T01:51:21Z

My son felt the need to send me a picture of his cricket taco, so I though all you good people should see it too. #taco https://social.lol/tags/taco

I love, love, love my backyard. We are moving soon and I am going ...

2026-04-12T01:51:15Z

I love, love, love my backyard. We are moving soon and I am going to miss the widlife here more than anything. #birds https://social.lol/tags/birds

Ah, a COVID memory. If we had another pandemic today, we'd ...

2026-04-11T22:05:24Z

Ah, a COVID memory. If we had another pandemic today, we'd have more Pringles and Barbies, more powerful missiles and fewer masks and ventilators.

Another weekend, another marathon. Wonder Woman with her race ...

2026-04-11T17:11:41Z

Another weekend, another marathon. Wonder Woman with her race face on.

Wonder Woman's wee nephew, Kameron was born with Down's ...

2026-04-11T17:11:41Z

Wonder Woman's wee nephew, Kameron was born with Down's syndrome. He died before his third birthday, following a bone-marrow transplant to treat leukemia. He's been gone almost 20 years and memories of him still bring her to tears. It just happened today. This was him, reacting to a visit from her.

"Love At the Five and Dime" by Nanci Griffith Listen on ...

2026-04-11T12:00:25Z

"Love At the Five and Dime" by Nanci Griffith

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-at-the-five-and-dime/1443474231?i=1443474423)

Which song makes you emotional? Why? - Love at the Five and Dime by Nanci Griffith

I miss Nanci Griffith so much. I think she was one of the best song writers... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-at-the-five-and-dime/1443474231?i=1443474423 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116385589434322597

Today on AppAddict - Three Creative and Original New Apps - ...

2026-04-11T04:03:03Z

Today on AppAddict - Three Creative and Original New Apps - Developers keep finding interesting ways to make our existing tech more useful. Sometimes that means refining how we interact with tools we already rely on. Other times it means applying software to problems that don’t obviously look like “tech... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116383482197676709

I have to be careful telling "back in the day" stories or ...

2026-04-09T23:37:02Z

I have to be careful telling "back in the day" stories or my kids give me this treatment.

My oldest granddaughter (now a college freshman), in her younger ...

2026-04-09T22:00:47Z

My oldest granddaughter (now a college freshman), in her younger years in her backyard in Austin, demonstrating for me her readiness to go to the beach. It worked.

This is why #Obsidian is my favorite tech company. It’s just a ...

2026-04-09T20:35:49Z

This is why #Obsidian is my favorite tech company. It’s just a few passionate, hard working people and not some giant venture capitalist bureaucracy. https://social.lol/tags/Obsidian

Wonder Woman is always looking for any excuse to go running up a ...

2026-04-09T14:47:58Z

Wonder Woman is always looking for any excuse to go running up a mountain. She been climbing this one (Whitetop, in Virginia) annually since we first encountered it on the AT. It's in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Be careful. There's bears up there.

Thirty years makes a difference, I guess. On the inside, I still ...

2026-04-09T08:47:07Z

Thirty years makes a difference, I guess. On the inside, I still feel like that kid.

"She Thinks I Still Care" by George Jones Listen on Apple ...

2026-04-09T08:25:59Z

"She Thinks I Still Care" by George Jones

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/she-thinks-i-still-care/1771958571?i=1771958582)

Post one of your favorite sad songs. - She Thinks I Still Care

I first heard this song on James Taylor's live album from the mid-90s. JT's version is great (of... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/she-thinks-i-still-care/1771958571?i=1771958582 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116373776683730232

This is one of the first websites I visit every day without fail. ...

2026-04-09T02:57:50Z

This is one of the first websites I visit every day without fail. It's largely been responsible for resuurecting my love of music, just because it gets me to think about the songs that have been important to me over the past 50 years ir so,

buymeacoffee.com/jdettbarn

Today on AppAddict - Organizing a 660-App /Applications Folder ...

2026-04-09T02:00:33Z

Today on AppAddict - Organizing a 660-App /Applications Folder with AppTela - I recently organized my /Applications folder; it contains more than 660 apps. The tool that finally made it manageable is AppTela, a layered, categorized launcher available for $4.99 on the Mac App Store.

I tend to keep an app for... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116372173083961197

"Deportees (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)" by Pete Seeger ...

2026-04-08T09:21:32Z

"Deportees (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)" by Pete Seeger

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/deportees-plane-wreck-at-los-gatos/269416001?i=269416142)

A song that you like in multiple versions

Deportees (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos) was one of the last songs Woody Guthrie ever recorded before he... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/deportees-plane-wreck-at-los-gatos/269416001?i=269416142 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116368335331712159

It occurred to me today that there are for sure people out there ...

2026-04-07T23:57:57Z

It occurred to me today that there are for sure people out there who are still using the toilet paper they hoarded during COVID.

One of the Internet’s best citizens, the always helpful ...

2026-04-07T18:17:07Z

One of the Internet’s best citizens, the always helpful @flohgro , has just released his first app, a well designed On This Day Rewind, great for reliving memories

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/on-this-day-rewind/id6754617354 https://social.lol/@flohgro https://apps.apple.com/us/app/on-this-day-rewind/id6754617354

"Battle Hymn of the Republic" by US Army Band and Chorus ...

2026-04-07T10:01:44Z

"Battle Hymn of the Republic" by US Army Band and Chorus

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/battle-hymn-of-the-republic/210358367?i=210359076)

Which lyric always gives you goosebumps

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; / He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/battle-hymn-of-the-republic/210358367?i=210359076 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116362813816588047

This is going to be my go-to picture every time some ant-choice ...

2026-04-07T03:56:34Z

This is going to be my go-to picture every time some ant-choice MAGAt tries to enter a conversation. If there is a God, I’m sure he’s sick of their shit.

Today on AppAddict - I replaced Apple Music with Yate, Swinsian, ...

2026-04-06T16:42:06Z

Today on AppAddict - I replaced Apple Music with Yate, Swinsian, Navidrome, and an iPod Classic. Surprisingly better. - My ten-year experiment with Apple Music is over.

Over the past month I rebuilt my workflow for managing a large local music collection; roughly 36,000 tracks. After a lot of experimentation,... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116358709457077735

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. ...

2026-04-06T12:38:25Z

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@vicfroh/116354780310390574 Listening ...

2026-04-06T03:11:14Z

RE: https://mastodon.social/@vicfroh/116354780310390574

Listening to privileged people complaining about being persecuted is my least favorite thing in the world https://mastodon.social/@vicfroh/116354780310390574

Yep. It’s true. ...

2026-04-05T21:30:58Z

Yep. It’s true.

The grandkids hunting Easter eggs. ...

2026-04-05T18:39:25Z

The grandkids hunting Easter eggs.

"The Ballad of the Green Berets" by SSgt. Barry Sadler ...

2026-04-05T10:40:53Z

"The Ballad of the Green Berets" by SSgt. Barry Sadler

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-ballad-of-the-green-berets/216088267?i=216088286)

A song that represents where you live

My high school girlfriend lived in the same neighborhood where Barry Sadler did when he recorded The Ballad... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-ballad-of-the-green-berets/216088267?i=216088286 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116351615864911465

"Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Live Acoustic)" by ...

2026-04-03T10:48:49Z

"Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Live Acoustic)" by Nirvana

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/where-did-you-sleep-last-night-live-acoustic/1440892370?i=1440893075)

A song that's largely acoustic

Showing a deeper appreciation for grunge's roots than most, Kurt Cobain's performance of this... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/where-did-you-sleep-last-night-live-acoustic/1440892370?i=1440893075 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116340306995273897

Today on AppAddict - Radial 4 Works Best as an Automation Hub - I ...

2026-04-02T23:07:46Z

Today on AppAddict - Radial 4 Works Best as an Automation Hub - I spent the afternoon experimenting with Radial 4, a rapidly evolving pie-menu app from independent developer Gustav Lubker of AppVerge. If you’re not familiar with pie menu apps, they present a circular menu divided into sections (or slices),... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116337491702714477

"Wagon Wheel" by Old Crow Medicine Show Listen on Apple ...

2026-04-02T10:06:13Z

"Wagon Wheel" by Old Crow Medicine Show

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/wagon-wheel/1771036383?i=1771036395)

A song by a band whose merchandise you've bought - what was the merchandise

My last concert was Old Crow Medicine Show in Winston Salem and I bought a t-shirt of course. Wagon... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/wagon-wheel/1771036383?i=1771036395 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116334440556524923

Today on AppAddict - BackiGo is a Dependable & Full Featured ...

2026-04-02T00:17:42Z

Today on AppAddict - BackiGo is a Dependable & Full Featured iCloud Backup Solution - If you rely on iCloud but don’t have a true backup of that data, BackiGo is one of the simplest ways to create one.

BackiGo is an iCloud backup app I can recommend for anyone looking for an alternative to Parachute.... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116332206658770814

"The Times They Are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan Listen ...

2026-04-01T12:02:00Z

"The Times They Are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-times-they-are-a-changin/159476281?i=159476284)

What song would you play to counterbalance the world when it feels like a broken and unrelenting monolith designed to bring terror and tragedy

Bob Dylan is the... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-times-they-are-a-changin/159476281?i=159476284 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116329312464714353

Dear Doctor's Office - A reminder about my upcoming ...

2026-04-01T12:01:14Z

Dear Doctor's Office - A reminder about my upcoming appointment is nice. 20 reminders is harassment.

@dhry Here's a list of apps I’ve gotten NFR licenses for - ...

2026-04-01T00:46:46Z

@dhry Here's a list of apps I’ve gotten NFR licenses for - just in March. Who is the “other guy" now?

My favorite part of science fiction is the "fiction" ...

2026-03-31T10:30:11Z

My favorite part of science fiction is the "fiction" part. These movies weren't supposed to come true.

"Alice's Restaurant" by Arlo Guthrie Post one of your ...

2026-03-31T09:15:13Z

"Alice's Restaurant" by Arlo Guthrie

Post one of your favorite relaxing songs.

After we finish our Thanksgiving meal, my family has a tradition dating back to my childhood. We all gather in the living room and listen Alice's Restaurant, the story of Arlo Guthrie's arrest for littering in a Massachusetts small... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116322942558609579

Today on AppAddict - DoubleMemory Doing Great After a Year - ...

2026-03-30T19:13:53Z

Today on AppAddict - DoubleMemory Doing Great After a Year - I’m always impressed when an out-of-the-box thinker builds an app unlike anything I’ve seen before. Iterating on proven concepts is fine, but after testing enough clipboard managers and voice-to-text apps, they all start to blur together. Give me... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116319702335249475

"Long Black Veil" by Johnny Cash Listen on Apple Music ...

2026-03-30T11:40:09Z

"Long Black Veil" by Johnny Cash

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/long-black-veil/1452873181?i=1452873182)

Post one of your favorite songs that has the name of a color in the title

The Man in Black does a solid version of this sing-along classic. Other worthy versions include performances... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/long-black-veil/1452873181?i=1452873182 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116317909607673264

Wonder Woman pauses for a picture while climbing a mountain in ...

2026-03-29T23:46:58Z

Wonder Woman pauses for a picture while climbing a mountain in the Shining Rock wilderness in Western, NC. Helluva trip, which including getting lost multiple times, a snow storm & rabbit attacks. She wore her Ironman hat to try and intimidate the place. Didn't work! #hiking https://social.lol/tags/hiking

The bird watcher's paradise, Lake Mattamuskeet in Dare ...

2026-03-29T19:24:45Z

The bird watcher's paradise, Lake Mattamuskeet in Dare County, NC. It's 17,000 acres and you could walk across it. It never gets deeper than 4 feet.

I'm a big collector of pictures featuring ...

2026-03-29T16:18:41Z

I'm a big collector of pictures featuring #bikesleaningagainstthings, one of the Facebook groups that I enjoyed and have missed since I climbed out of that cesspool. This is from one of my son's rides through the Texas Hill Country around Austin. https://social.lol/tags/bikesleaningagainstthings

It's that time of year. Thousands set off every year from ...

2026-03-29T12:12:02Z

It's that time of year. Thousands set off every year from Springer Mountain, GA on the Appalachian Trail attempting to hike to Mt Katahdin, Maine, a foot journey of over 2000 miles. Only 1 in 10 make it, including Wonder Woman and I on our honeymoon in 2013. This pic is from a return visit.

Today on AppAddict - 500 App Reviews Published! - I posted my ...

2026-03-29T11:27:31Z

Today on AppAddict - 500 App Reviews Published! - I posted my 500th app review this week. If you keep typing long enough, this is what happens. It makes me super happy and I hope I have helped some of you find apps that you've grown to use and love. If I have, please leave a comment, it will... - https://appa... social.lol https://appaddict.app/post/500-app-reviews-published https://social.lol/@amerpie/116312010808255446

"With a Little Help From My Friends" by The Beatles ...

2026-03-29T09:17:49Z

"With a Little Help From My Friends" by The Beatles

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/with-a-little-help-from-my-friends/1441164604?i=1441164851)

Some albums have a good opening track, but the 2nd track is totally killer. What's your favorite 2nd track song?

This was an easy one. I also... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/with-a-little-help-from-my-friends/1441164604?i=1441164851 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116311696011381217

I like dogs. Everyone will stop to let you take their dog's ...

2026-03-29T00:22:01Z

I like dogs. Everyone will stop to let you take their dog's picture. Everyone.

I too smile when told I am a good boy. ...

2026-03-28T21:31:35Z

I too smile when told I am a good boy.

Fact check = true #nokings ...

2026-03-28T18:47:58Z

Fact check = true #nokings https://social.lol/tags/nokings

Cocaine is a helluva drug. IYKYK ...

2026-03-28T16:39:34Z

Cocaine is a helluva drug. IYKYK

It's another beautiful morning in the Carolina Sandhills. ...

2026-03-28T11:38:35Z

It's another beautiful morning in the Carolina Sandhills. Make today count. Tell someone you love them. Punch a Nazi. #NoKings https://social.lol/tags/NoKings

"Somebody to Love" by Queen Listen on Apple Music ...

2026-03-27T11:05:40Z

"Somebody to Love" by Queen

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/somebody-to-love/1440650428?i=1440651012)

Share a track by your favorite vocalist of all-time.

I don't think anybody else has ever had the chops Freddie Mercury had. His is THE VOICE.

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Today on AppAddict - Automation Fans Are Going to Love PicMal for ...

2026-03-27T01:58:26Z

Today on AppAddict - Automation Fans Are Going to Love PicMal for Conversions - Every Mac user eventually ends up with a pile of files that need converting. Screenshots that are too large for the web. HEIC photos from iPhones that need to become JPEGs. Audio recordings saved at ridiculous bitrates. Video... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116298625978862914

"Jessica" by The Allman Brothers Band Listen on Apple ...

2026-03-26T09:47:58Z

"Jessica" by The Allman Brothers Band

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/jessica/1415195317?i=1415195538)

What's your favorite instrumental song?

Jessica by the Allman Brothers Band is my fave, although a few more stand out in my memory, like Misirlou and Wipeout from the surf rock era,... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/jessica/1415195317?i=1415195538 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116294834833904409

Today on AppAddict - 10 Tiny Mac Workflow Tweaks that Save Me ...

2026-03-25T22:23:52Z

Today on AppAddict - 10 Tiny Mac Workflow Tweaks that Save Me Time Every Day - I spend a lot of time trying to remove small bits of friction from my Mac workflow. macOS is a great system, but out of the box it still leaves a lot of obvious automation opportunities on the table.

I spend a lot of time trying to... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116292138719401724

"Carry On" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Listen on ...

2026-03-25T18:49:41Z

"Carry On" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/carry-on/321974224?i=321974250)

Share a song with some of your favorite vocal harmonies.

Last year I would have picked a Simon & Garfunkel tune, but I'm mad at Paul Simon (ask me why). I don't think I could ever... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/carry-on/321974224?i=321974250 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116291288172050612

I am pretty sure that everyone who has ever made an anti-Trump ...

2026-03-25T17:26:45Z

I am pretty sure that everyone who has ever made an anti-Trump statement on social media - ever, is in a database that the fascist state can access. Targeting you at an airport is 100% in their intimidation playbook. Don't make it easy for them. https://theintercept.com/2026/03/25/ice-airports-phone-security-... social.lol https://theintercept.com/2026/03/25/ice-airports-phone-security-privacy-safety/ https://social.lol/@amerpie/116290738798569520

What's the to go-to hot sauce where you live, the one they ...

2026-03-25T02:00:34Z

What's the to go-to hot sauce where you live, the one they have on the table at the diner? Here in NC, oddly enough, we have a home-grown sauce, made in Winston- called Texas Pete. It's good on a barbecue sandwich or wings. Also popular on eggs, collards and fried fish.

Today on AppAddict - Consul is Supremely Useful - I’ve become ...

2026-03-24T16:16:07Z

Today on AppAddict - Consul is Supremely Useful - I’ve become quite fond of Consul, a relatively new file conversion utility that’s both simple to use and easy to automate. The concept is almost absurdly straightforward: change the file extension to the format you want and the conversion just happens.

You... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116284947650434726

"Street Survivors" by Lynyrd Skynyrd Post a cover ...

2026-03-24T10:14:22Z

"Street Survivors" by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Post a cover that's done in a different style than the original version.

The original cover of Street Survivors by Lynyrd Skynyrd showed the band standing in a street surrounded by flames. It was released October 17, 1977. Three days later, the band's chartered plane... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116283512165056210

"People Get Ready" by Eva Cassidy Share a track that has ...

2026-03-23T10:41:25Z

"People Get Ready" by Eva Cassidy

Share a track that has one of your favorite vocal performances of all-time.

If I had a time machine, I would ride it straight to this bar on this night to watch the late, great Eva Cassidy perform her signature song. Gone much, much too soon. Rest In Power, Eva.

View Lou... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116277994706326573

Today on AppAddict - If These Apps Are Missing My Mac Feels ...

2026-03-22T14:36:59Z

Today on AppAddict - If These Apps Are Missing My Mac Feels Broken - Some small utilities become so embedded in my workflow that they start to feel like part of macOS itself. When I sit down at someone else’s Mac or a freshly set-up machine and they aren’t there, it genuinely throws me off.

I’m curious what... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116273272553732676

"Bad" by Michael Jackson Listen on Apple Music ...

2026-03-22T12:45:32Z

"Bad" by Michael Jackson

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/bad/559334659?i=559334751)

What song makes you feel braggadocious

As it turns out, MJ may have been a bit weird, but he wasn't a predator, so it's once again OK to listen to his music. I'm not usually a pop fan, but 80's era stuff... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/bad/559334659?i=559334751 https://social.lol/@amerpie/116272849851564164

Today on AppAddict - Resurf – A Well-Designed (Almost) ...

2026-03-21T23:51:59Z

Today on AppAddict - Resurf – A Well-Designed (Almost) Everything Box - Resurf is a clever new app, currently in beta, with a lot of potential. This is one of those “I needed an app to do X, so I built one” projects; the difference is that it was built by a design engineer who clearly understands macOS... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116269811581378303

Project Hail Mary opening weekend. I’m here. With popcorn. ...

2026-03-21T16:08:06Z

Project Hail Mary opening weekend. I’m here. With popcorn.

I'm setting up a new app with an AI component. I've ...

2026-03-21T00:40:29Z

I'm setting up a new app with an AI component. I've instituted a "No Fascist, No Scab" policy.

There's only a few days left in the sale at BundleHunt. ...

2026-03-20T17:44:10Z

There's only a few days left in the sale at BundleHunt. TextSniper, Lingon Pro and Rocket Typist are all great apps - add them to your setup! https://bundlehunt.com/?ap_id=MacPicks https://bundlehunt.com/?ap_id=MacPicks

It looks like someone in Montgomery understands who the real ...

2026-03-20T07:47:49Z

It looks like someone in Montgomery understands who the real enemy is. #NoWar https://social.lol/tags/NoWar

Today on AppAddict - Octarine: Powerful, Sophisticated and Easy ...

2026-03-20T00:50:44Z

Today on AppAddict - Octarine: Powerful, Sophisticated and Easy to Use - I’ve been hearing about Octarine for a while. It’s one of those apps that people whose opinions I respect talk about with a certain level of admiration. After testing it as thoroughly as I’ve tested any app in a long time, I understand... social.lol https://social.lol/@amerpie/116258618739764168

I’ve been hearing about Octarine for a while. It’s one of ...

2026-03-19T22:04:01Z

I’ve been hearing about Octarine for a while. It’s one of those apps that people whose opinions I respect talk about with a certain level of admiration. After testing it as thoroughly as I’ve tested any app in a long time, I understand why.https://appaddict.app/post/octarine-powerful-sophisticated-and-easy-to... social.lol https://appaddict.app/post/octarine-powerful-sophisticated-and-easy-to-use https://social.lol/@amerpie/116258064704602860

And this is why Wonder Woman and I will be together forever. ...

2026-03-19T18:37:29Z

And this is why Wonder Woman and I will be together forever.

On this day in 2005 - trying to stop a war. It was the second ...

2026-03-19T11:23:07Z

On this day in 2005 - trying to stop a war. It was the second anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. We will be bombing countries in the Middle East until the oil runs out, unless people of conscience are ready to stand over the graves of the masters of war.