tomasino @tomasino@mastodon.sdf.org

I built a tool for my wife to help her generate crochet patterns.

https://jamestomasino.github.io/stitchy/

Choose the number of rows and columns you want and the number of colors to extract from the image used to generate the pattern. Upload the image and transform it by resizing, moving, or rotating to get everything where you want it. Click "render" and it will flatten everything into your grid.

When it's done you can right-click and "save as..." to save the image for crochet reference.

Do you like sci-fi? Do you write your own stories for fun or profit? Why not join us in a low pressure semi-collaborative journey among the stars:

https://cosmic.voyage

Cosmic Voyage is a public access unix system focused on storytelling. Practice some command line skills while you write and get motivated from your peers.

Visit us on irc.tilde.chat in the #cosmic room as well.

@publius https://pixelfed.sdf.org/p/tomasino/135460353063653376

WOO! Taxes paid

If anyone here was thinking of trying out Audible, they just sent me a referral code to extend the 1-month free trial to 2-months. I get a free audiobook if you use the code, too, even if you don't sign up after.

Go to: https://audible.com/refer

code: NN8R-J4Q5KS-96X7AQ

(I'm not 100% sure if this can be used by multiple people, so it might be first-come-first-served)

Most recent Doctor Who was excellent. I'm a huge nerd about that particular night when Byron & the Shelley told their scary stories and I was really thrilled to see it all come to life on screen. No spoilers, but great episode.

Took a selfie after getting home from the pool. I'm not sure what expression I'm making. Selfies are weird and anxiety inducing, but what the hell. Here you go.

I watched Alita: Battle Angel last night so you don't have to. You're welcome

Anyone on here using Firefox ESR? I'm curious how my Stutter add-on works in it and if there are any issues.

https://ino.is/stutter

I'm beginning to think Google is a great company to watch for new business ideas. When they launch some new service take note of reactions and begin planning your own entry in the exact same space. Get your business plan together and aim to launch in 18 months when Google will inevitably kill their product, leaving a vacuum.

I'm really excited about the IKEA hydroponics stuff. I've been kicking around doing it on my own for a while and haven't put in the time to actually make it happen. Trying to source everything here is daunting. IKEA could kickstart this for me and make it simple. YAY!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k44m1IusuBU

https://megaphone.upworthy.com/p/chinese-nurses-shaving-heads-coronavirus

There something very post-apocalyptic about the shaved heads that should be adding to my anxiety, but the cheer and positivity is countering it. Nurses are out there giving everything and it's an inspiration.

I just spent 2.5x the price of this LP on VAT & import fees for an Icelandic artist that records less than 1km away from my home. For some unknown reason the album shipped from God Knows Where without an invoice or customs form.

Reading this about all the deep thinking and challenges overcome with Signal and getting more and more angry I can't delete a contact who's number had changed: https://www.wired.com/story/signal-encrypted-messaging-features-mainstream/

https://burnoutindex.org/

I'm reading Brave New World and honestly not caring for it at all.

You know when there's a new movie coming out and you really want it to be good? I call that your wish power, and in my head it's a finite resource.

Coming up are some really epic projects. Foundation. Rick Moranis coming out of retirement for a heart-wrenchingly personal Honey I Shrunk the Kids sequel. A Wheel of Time series.

But I'm refusing to spend any of my wish power on that stuff, no matter how cool it is. 100% is going to the new Dune. It better fucking rock.