Social Notes
Short posts that are often pushed to social media (a.k.a. tweets).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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).
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I don’t find it funny or a joke. #catholic