Author: Richard Hall
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I done a podcast
I had a very happy hour or so chatting to Shropshire podcaster Jim Hawkins. We covered some ground: politics, the church, photography, being “woke”. But mostly it was about Rwanda. I’m always glad to talk about Rwanda. Have a listen. #Rwanda #Methodist #podcast #shropshire
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DeckZero-Alpha: The Journey to a Portable Command-Line Companion
The DeckZero-Alpha is a minimalist, Raspberry Pi Zero-based “decklet”—a pocket-sized, text-focused computer for organization, writing, and coding. Eschewing modern distractions, it uses plain text, command-line tools, and manual syncing. Its quirky, retro style and deliberate simplicity make it a refreshing, practical antidote to bloated devices, embodying a philosophy of focus, portability, and playful tinkering.
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Online worship
I’ve been experimenting with reveal.js as a tool for creating self-guided worship services. It’s a bit of a geeky detour from my usual workflow, but it’s proving both fun and surprisingly useful. My first attempt is now live—feedback welcome!
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A new blog
I’ve started a new blog at https://revrichard.github.io to document my attempt to learn computing on the command line. It’s more for my benefit than anyone else’s, but you never know. Someone might be interested.
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the photozine collective
Rising from the smudged ink and DIY spirit of the zine-making underground, the Photozine Collective is a ragtag band of analogue photography zealots, united in their quest to flood the world with beautifully crafted, self-published works. Armed with nothing but cameras and an unshakable belief in the power of print, they wage a glorious (but…
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Changing seasons
How a changing climate is affecting the seasons.
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Jimmy Carter (1924-2024)
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Farage fibs
Nigel Farage is applying the same tactics of fear-mongering, half-truths and misrepresentation towards the WHO that succeeded against the EU in the Brexit campaign.