I=['daddy']; I.concat(['gineer', 'trepreneur'].map(x => 'en'+x))

Will

Pour me a drink, and no I'm not watching the Super Bowl... I'm a little depressed.

So, I decided to peek back into a property I’d been hoping to purchase and saw that it sold earlier this month. FML. In my opinion, it was overpriced, and while part of me is kicking myself for not ponying up, hindsight is 20/20—and I still struggle with the price. Oh yeah, f#$k the superbowl.

The current plan for CATOPA V2... or PART DUEX for the Van Damn Fans Out There

Moving all my stuff (26ft trucks worth) from sunny CA to chilly PA this summer—storage’s insane, future’s unclear. Attempted to conquer life here, failed… time to escape, code, breathe, and live. Anyone got advice for this 47yo cluelessly diving into the unknown? Cheers!

popcorn

An audible clock that embeds timestamps directly into audio using DTMF tones. Built for the RØDE Wireless GO, popcorn solves the lack of timecode by encoding the current time into recordings, with a script to later decode and sort files accurately.

How does DaD's Request Line work?

DaD’s Request Line (RL) turns your contact list into a secure SMS relay. Bypass "one-account-per-number" limits by anonymously routing verification codes through trusted contacts. It’s a private, decentralized alternative to burned "receive SMS" sites—no apps or accounts required.

Arborists and a Monterey Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa)

Seeing the tree trimmed where it had grown into itself made me think about growth and pain — how sometimes becoming healthier means choosing what to let go of. Not all loss is failure. Some loss is care, intention, and a quieter form of growth.

Google Chrome Broke my Workflow... and NIM

Chrome just broke the DevTools behavior NIM depends on. Our workflow is now nonfunctional thanks to an upstream Chromium change, and there’s no fix in sight. It feels like Google just trashed years of reliable tooling overnight.

Featured

1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible

Classic Oldsmobile with original 350ci (5.7L) Rocket V8, automatic transmission, and only 60k miles. Fires right up, solid engine, mostly superficial wear. Original and highly original—ready for light restoration. $12,000 firm. A true American classic waiting for revival.

Revisiting Sublet

Revisiting Sublet reminded me how much old projects can teach us. With improved domain verification, refined validation, and better error handling, Sublet is now more reliable and resilient—proof that revisiting and refining your work can lead to meaningful progress.

Members only

catopa

Receipts, Roads, and Reflection: My First Cross-Country Trip

NIM

Never Lose Incognito Tabs Again – New NIM Save/Restore Feature!

Tired of losing your Incognito tabs every time Chrome updates? NIM now lets you manually save and restore Incognito sessions, so you can finally restart your browser without the rage. One click to save, one to restore—no more tab regrets.

Gladiator II Hot Garbage Served on a Platter

Gladiator II had the names, the budget, the legacy... and still managed to feel like a hollow cash grab. From laughable CGI to wasted potential, this isn’t just a misstep—it’s a reminder that power and spectacle don’t guarantee soul.

Paid-members only

catopa

Driving against the Sunset

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📍A Surprise in Toledo | May 8, 2025

Unexpected beauty in the heart of Toledo. What looked like a plain downtown library turned out to be a stunning, museum-like space with rooftop gardens, inspiring design, and memories that hit deep. This one surprised me—and reminded me why I’m still chasing the dream.

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catopa

Wow, the Toledo Library!

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Christy, Robert, and the Reason I Didn't Turn Around Tonight.

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Wyoming on 5/3 and 5/4

Members only

catopa

Salt Flats, Dirty Libraries, and the Eternal Search for Wi-Fi

catopa

Day 3 May 3

catopa

“Just a Prius” – Life, Lows, and Late Nights at the Truck Stop

Paid-members only

catopa

WTF am I doing?!

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Delay...

dns

What Is a Subdomain? (A DNS and BIND-Inspired Answer)

Somewhere in the early 2000s, back when Borders still existed and Barnes & Noble had entire aisles devoted to O’Reilly books, I first picked up DNS and BIND. Not in a “bought it new and put it on the shelf” way, but in the “sitting cross-legged on the carpet

faq

What if my message is not delivered?

If a DaD Messenger isn’t available, you’ll be refunded (minus processing fees). Learn how we’re working toward 100% delivery.

faq

How does one become a messenger and get paid?

Great question! We recently wrote a detailed blog post on this very topic. Check it out here to get a full breakdown of how DaD messengers sign up, choose jobs, and receive payments. Quick Overview: * Sign Up – The onboarding process is handled through Stripe, allowing messengers to register and set

nim-update

NIM Feature Addition - SaveAs WebP

Saving images into webp format is something I always find myself doing and often I will open up Gimp just to convert an image to webp. I do realize that saving directly to web from the browser is possible but often I want to set the quality level to something