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2026-07-18 09:35:39 UTC

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

2026-07-17 23:46:27 UTC

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. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/937/933/366/117/867/original/7a99e1386d22a8fb.jpeg

2026-07-17 13:23:56 UTC

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

2026-07-16 23:56:25 UTC

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. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/932/351/728/644/356/original/2ed50c0dc1ee4cfc.jpeg

2026-07-15 23:58:04 UTC

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://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/926/688/098/601/053/original/e5c6b41f81ecb42e.webp https://louplummer.lol/one-third-of-our-lives/

2026-06-24 14:38:15 UTC

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://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/805/498/779/091/281/original/9a36a47cd5cb007e.webp https://louplummer.lol/aging-parents/

2026-06-21 04:16:30 UTC

That one time in 14 years where I got the drop on Wonder Woman. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/785/607/394/801/854/original/f45b592d4a3ce4cd.jpeg

2026-06-17 12:23:54 UTC

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. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/765/276/043/727/002/original/d87951bdf748aedc.png

2026-06-15 20:30:06 UTC

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://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/755/770/874/073/271/original/0bbf76e9a5948791.jpeg https://social.lol/tags/hiking

2026-06-06 08:26:08 UTC

"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

2026-05-30 11:46:00 UTC

"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

2026-05-30 11:06:18 UTC

Happy Saturday. Enjoy this Blue Ridge Mountain sunrise from the parkway near Blowing Rock, NC. Tell someone you love them today. Punch Nazis. Resist. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/663/038/757/641/380/original/787c880241fc5673.jpeg

2026-05-28 20:48:26 UTC

The last time I posted this, I got roasted by indignant lefty owners of pickups. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/653/924/300/289/583/original/7d3b105a8a2c7705.png

2026-05-27 21:19:33 UTC

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

2026-05-27 01:07:45 UTC

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

2026-05-06 09:48:09 UTC

"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

2026-04-30 02:38:09 UTC

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. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/491/172/125/472/336/original/ce8599358ae22332.jpeg

2026-04-20 09:20:25 UTC

"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

2026-04-14 12:14:42 UTC

"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

2026-04-14 04:18:03 UTC

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

2026-04-14 00:59:22 UTC

Just saying the shoe fits. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/399/283/183/128/957/original/c60d0034180a5634.png

2026-04-14 00:59:22 UTC

A quintessential picture of Eastern North Carolina. Sand and pine trees and not much else. Home sweet home. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/398/210/520/832/442/original/81dc185dce6b0db9.png

2026-04-13 16:27:02 UTC

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

2026-04-13 16:13:10 UTC

"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

2026-04-13 16:13:07 UTC

I will bribe a bird in a heartbeat. #birds https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/397/669/589/231/587/original/3982fa8edb11e9b8.png https://social.lol/tags/birds

2026-04-13 16:12:54 UTC

Remaining a life-long learner is a revolutionary act. Stay curious your entire life. The narrative of the ruling class is not your narrative. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/396/976/564/914/830/original/8bfcc9749e642cd3.jpeg

2026-04-13 00:44:54 UTC

Wonder Woman would buy me this t-shirt, If I asked for it. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/394/129/694/120/486/original/2b144f54728233a2.jpeg

2026-04-13 00:44:53 UTC

Become the sworn enemy of these assholes. They are the ones who declared war, not you. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/392/718/030/238/972/original/0068e46481289951.jpeg

2026-04-12 13:47:27 UTC

"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

2026-04-12 13:47:18 UTC

Left to their own devices, this is how the bosses improve customer satisfaction scores. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/391/633/024/118/446/original/b12075b70b9ff2da.jpeg

2026-04-12 13:47:13 UTC

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. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/391/351/283/842/899/original/aca421ceb44afca5.jpeg

2026-04-12 01:51:21 UTC

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://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/388/785/519/918/614/original/4767b1f8312b4908.png https://social.lol/tags/taco

2026-04-12 01:51:15 UTC

I love, love, love my backyard. We are moving soon and I am going to miss the widlife here more than anything. #birds https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/388/008/156/130/972/original/79ac5d8f271439a5.png https://social.lol/tags/birds

2026-04-11 22:05:24 UTC

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. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/387/491/176/929/581/original/0ab9d5ac09a34d86.jpeg

2026-04-11 17:11:41 UTC

Another weekend, another marathon. Wonder Woman with her race face on. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/386/313/224/350/072/original/8e5983c2425c4f9d.jpeg

2026-04-11 17:11:41 UTC

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. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/386/915/492/048/280/original/0940cb4b0824da0e.jpeg

2026-04-11 12:00:25 UTC

"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

2026-04-11 04:03:03 UTC

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

2026-04-09 23:37:02 UTC

I have to be careful telling "back in the day" stories or my kids give me this treatment. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/377/310/820/817/775/original/eb15faa661b66cf5.png

2026-04-09 22:00:47 UTC

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. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/376/775/672/883/816/original/8ed6648f551b1328.png

2026-04-09 20:35:49 UTC

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://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/376/492/639/989/464/original/68fd8ee15333b63d.png https://social.lol/tags/Obsidian

2026-04-09 14:47:58 UTC

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. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/375/281/898/403/862/original/715a050974e120d2.jpeg

2026-04-09 08:47:07 UTC

Thirty years makes a difference, I guess. On the inside, I still feel like that kid. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/373/821/458/754/793/original/21479db4fe412b9e.jpeg

2026-04-09 08:25:59 UTC

"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

2026-04-09 02:57:50 UTC

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

2026-04-09 02:00:33 UTC

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

2026-04-08 09:21:32 UTC

"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

2026-04-07 23:57:57 UTC

It occurred to me today that there are for sure people out there who are still using the toilet paper they hoarded during COVID. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/366/093/990/231/145/original/d5502b70a9b710cd.jpeg

2026-04-07 18:17:07 UTC

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

2026-04-07 10:01:44 UTC

"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

2026-04-07 03:56:34 UTC

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. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/361/391/101/790/238/original/04f65d3def3b1e84.jpeg

2026-04-06 16:42:06 UTC

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

2026-04-06 12:38:25 UTC

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/357/645/097/675/386/original/ac516fdb8a673f9a.png

2026-04-06 03:11:14 UTC

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

2026-04-05 21:30:58 UTC

Yep. It’s true. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/353/974/005/617/366/original/86e4ff7e2eacfa4b.jpeg

2026-04-05 18:39:25 UTC

The grandkids hunting Easter eggs. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/353/346/363/405/107/original/25e17446f453cbe8.jpeg

2026-04-05 10:40:53 UTC

"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

2026-04-03 10:48:49 UTC

"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

2026-04-02 23:07:46 UTC

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

2026-04-02 10:06:13 UTC

"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

2026-04-02 00:17:42 UTC

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

2026-04-01 12:02:00 UTC

"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

2026-04-01 12:01:14 UTC

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

2026-04-01 00:46:46 UTC

@dhry Here's a list of apps I’ve gotten NFR licenses for - just in March. Who is the “other guy" now? https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/326/610/077/985/892/original/10df0759ae28a7a5.jpeg

2026-03-31 10:30:11 UTC

My favorite part of science fiction is the "fiction" part. These movies weren't supposed to come true. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/323/189/288/795/988/original/b596fac63af1f345.jpeg

2026-03-31 09:15:13 UTC

"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

2026-03-30 19:13:53 UTC

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

2026-03-30 11:40:09 UTC

"Long Black Veil" by Johnny Cash
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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

2026-03-29 23:46:58 UTC

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://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/315/117/692/787/647/original/f964c66c2e3c18a1.jpeg https://social.lol/tags/hiking

2026-03-29 19:24:45 UTC

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. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/314/001/388/147/817/original/2557f1cc5256c150.jpeg

2026-03-29 16:18:41 UTC

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://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/313/294/056/677/554/original/d958cefbaf6bdd71.jpeg https://social.lol/tags/bikesleaningagainstthings

2026-03-29 12:12:02 UTC

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. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/312/351/258/913/194/original/8a9e4f1292bdbee2.jpeg

2026-03-29 11:27:31 UTC

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

2026-03-29 09:17:49 UTC

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

2026-03-29 00:22:01 UTC

I like dogs. Everyone will stop to let you take their dog's picture. Everyone. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/309/493/379/896/026/original/30fef08f60a04455.jpeg

2026-03-28 21:31:35 UTC

I too smile when told I am a good boy. https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/308/929/422/112/346/original/094c13c383c5fdf3.jpeg

2026-03-28 18:47:58 UTC

Fact check = true #nokings https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/308/074/766/188/516/original/e2e1de90e9e9c100.jpeg https://social.lol/tags/nokings

2026-03-28 16:39:34 UTC

Cocaine is a helluva drug. IYKYK https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/307/744/859/421/857/original/ded0fe83d0c22bfe.jpeg

2026-03-28 11:38:35 UTC

It's another beautiful morning in the Carolina Sandhills. Make today count. Tell someone you love them. Punch a Nazi. #NoKings https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/306/538/810/085/529/original/ae41e8b2f4d039e9.jpeg https://social.lol/tags/NoKings

2026-03-27 11:05:40 UTC

"Somebody to Love" by Queen
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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.
View Lou Plummer's Crucial Tracks profile (htt... social.lol https://music.apple.com/us/album/somebody-to-love/1440650428?i=1440651012 https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/amerpie https://social.lol/@amerpie/116300764707365086

2026-03-27 01:58:26 UTC

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

2026-03-26 09:47:58 UTC

"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

2026-03-25 22:23:52 UTC

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

2026-03-25 18:49:41 UTC

"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

2026-03-25 17:26:45 UTC

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

2026-03-25 02:00:34 UTC

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. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/287/337/334/925/499/original/1eb00a95a033193e.jpeg

2026-03-24 16:16:07 UTC

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

2026-03-24 10:14:22 UTC

"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

2026-03-23 10:41:25 UTC

"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

2026-03-22 14:36:59 UTC

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

2026-03-22 12:45:32 UTC

"Bad" by Michael Jackson
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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

2026-03-21 23:51:59 UTC

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

2026-03-21 16:08:06 UTC

Project Hail Mary opening weekend. I’m here. With popcorn. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/267/979/713/129/463/original/65ee4f42dfde2948.jpeg

2026-03-21 00:40:29 UTC

I'm setting up a new app with an AI component. I've instituted a "No Fascist, No Scab" policy. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/264/370/023/694/239/original/fb6ff0074e27aa4b.jpeg

2026-03-20 17:44:10 UTC

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://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/262/312/452/051/052/original/3c34c155e89ab7b4.png https://bundlehunt.com/?ap_id=MacPicks

2026-03-20 07:47:49 UTC

It looks like someone in Montgomery understands who the real enemy is. #NoWar https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/260/377/732/865/749/original/7bba1dc3e89d685a.jpeg https://social.lol/tags/NoWar

2026-03-20 00:50:44 UTC

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

2026-03-19 22:04:01 UTC

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

2026-03-19 18:37:29 UTC

And this is why Wonder Woman and I will be together forever. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/257/098/839/473/449/original/e2291ac75b849443.png

2026-03-19 11:23:07 UTC

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. https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/social-lol/media_attachments/files/116/255/421/366/554/742/original/a7eea0a93be3b7a1.jpeg