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Lake sunrise - shades of pink on a cold snowy lake. Only partially frozen, the open water reflects the skies.

On a random playlist, "Girls Talk" by Dave Edmunds. Love it. Elvis Costello did it, too, but I think Edmunds' version is better. Next tune, Joe Jackson's "It's Different for Girls". That opening riff... so catchy. Gotta love the '70's tunes.

We're Army fans, but invited one of our favorite Navy fans and his family into our home today for friendly rivalry and game watching.

This sweet gazebo is community property in my neighborhood, yet one of our neighbors took the time to make sure it looks festive for the holidays. I love that.

I have given one man immense power over my social media life:

@ruud

Nope, not the wealthiest man in the world! But Ruud Schilders is doing a wealth of good running mastodon.world with good equipment and policies.

I hope my WSJ Mastodon guide helps people understand this community and the role trust + information plays in picking a server.

wsj.com/articles/dont-have-44-

@sortius Yes, you are right! Well... except for that minor detail of making sure that lovely wrapped gifts are sitting under it on Christmas morning. 🎅

I'm noticing a lot of "I'm bored of Mastodon, I'm going back to #Twitter" posts.

In case they are genuine, here's what I've found works:

⚫ try to post content, not complaints. People want to engage with you, not your gripes

⚫ try to learn. If you're putting in an effort to be part of the community, the community will welcome you

⚫ Try to avoid posting links to tweets, definitely don't cross-post. People want Mastodon content

⚫ Reply! Reply! Reply! Everyone wants to know someone's reading and considering their content, even you

⚫ Don't lurk. Many of us check for a filled out profile, avatars, and posts, before we follow someone back

⚫ Chill. It's a big new world that doesn't serve everything up to you

⚫ Avoid the trap of rebuilding Twitter here

Feel free to link this post to people struggling with Mastodon. It's what I've found works, and may not work for everyone

@ferryfm What an incredibly beautiful photo. How lucky you are to see this scene so often. Thank you for sharing it!

Not looking forward to winter! But always love the scenery. Today, the mallards love hovering in between thin ice, while the setting sun casts a glow in the cove.




All kinds of animated Christmas decorations in my house - lights on timers, battery-operated candles, remotes turning the tree and other items on and off.

You know which one works best? The cheap little "buck store" Santa, solar-powered and sitting on a window sill. Had him for years. He is worthless and cheesy, but when the other devices are failing, he soldiers on.



@DAshford Looks like Heidi doesn't mind one bit! Looking very stylish, too!

Ahhhh... the annual inbox full of seller emails that this "is your last chance for savings". It's November 28. I'm pretty sure there will be other savings opportunities this holiday season. Stop trying to create stress and panic, and let us enjoy the !

@JulieNye What a beautiful tribute to your faithful friend. So sorry for your loss of this beloved companion.

@missdee This amazing photo makes me imagine that I am walking, slowly, across that beautiful bridge admiring the awesome sky. Thank you for sharing your lovely happy place with us.

@molliekatzen What a clever graphic! Looks fabulous. Enjoy the holiday!

I am NO expert but I wrote an email to a friend at his request explaining how to join Mastodon, so I turned that into a post. I'm holding a masterclass in Mastodon -- a masterdon? -- at my school on Dec. 5, so this is also my preparation. Tell me what I screwed up.
medium.com/whither-news/on-joi

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