Social Notes

Short posts that are often pushed to social media (a.k.a. tweets).

  • I’m trying to cut back on some of my subscriptions so thinking about picking up a mini PC to self-host a “cloud” server from home. Thinking it’d be cheaper to do that + off-site backup than what I’m paying for random things.

  • I’m a little bummed out that my summer retreat plans aren’t going to work out. It’s hard to carve out time when I have to plan as far out as I do. Details came too late to make it happen.

  • Listening to the new Pope’s first blessing? A plenary indulgence is granted under the usual condition (confession, Eucharist, prayers for the Pope within a week). EI 2002, concession 4. Hearing via media is specifically included in the grant. #catholic #conclave #conclave2025

  • I love listening to the original audio on the Vatican live stream instead of commentary. The crowd is singing the Salve Regina (Hail Holy Queen). Earlier, before the smoke, Las Mañanitas. #catholic #conclave #conclave2025 Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6MqpK91bEA

  • It is a bit bonkers to me that a small island—Sark—a British crown dependency of 500 people—has its flag as an emoji, while Texas and other large subdivisions do not (Scotland, Wales, and England are the only approved subdivisions).

  • I don’t find it funny or a joke. #catholic