How About These Links #21 20221028
More from the H.A.T. Scouts and other intriguing goodness you've come to expect each Friday
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It’s the 21th edition of the link posts at How About This. Please find attached 21 neutrons for your enjoyment (they are there).
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CONTEST!
I’ve giving away a notebook at the end of October to celebrate the six month anniversary of How About This! It’s a Leuchtuurm1917 A5 sized notebook, hard cover.
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H.A.T. Scouts, time to share!
OVER THERE (found elsewhere)
Alison writes about discovering joy in fright.
Bryn writes about some scary science
Sam from Castalia writes about AA and the connections to The Artist’s Way.
Today is the day that Elon Musk is supposed to complete his purchase of Twitter. Dave Karp shares some predictions which will be very interesting to reflect on in the weeks and months ahead.
Soaring Twenties Social Club links:
Omnibus #39 - the usual weekly round up, a great diversity of writers and creators working here.
BACK HERE (the past week’s posts)
Monday featured my diatribe about the differences in spelling and date formatting between the UK and the US, as seen through Canada’s eyes (also featuring a Spider-Man comic book cover).
Tuesday featured a recommendation of two books written by JMS.
Wednesday featured a 21st Century Rosetta Stone.
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OPINION
As of October 26, 2022, Elon Musk has assumed control of Twitter.
We need to make a date on October 26, 2023 and assess if this was a good thing.
RELEASE
Time to release the H.A.T. Scouts for another week! And remember, it’s always better to be a H.A.T.T.E.R. than a hater.
On Twitter -- when Musk initially wanted to buy it, I stopped using my account. Now, after the Muskadine drama of purchase has passed and the new owner tries to find the new way to grab headlines and make everyone grab their pearls, I'm thinking I should complete my deal by deleting my account. I'm sure Twitter would be devastated to see me go. But I bet I'd feel more free and probably happier? Checking back in a year sounds like a good plan. Put that one down on your todo list, Mark.
Great links, Mark - those H.A.T. scouts really are something! I've just subscribed to 'Thoughtful Atlas', having just read that fabulous notebook post. 😀