Author: Richard Hall
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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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A little test
If you see this on Bluesky, could you make some sort of reaction? Ditto, if it hits your feed on Mastodon I’m not sure what I’m trying to prove. Maybe I’m just being self-indulgent. Humour me.
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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.
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You’re right – it’s a crutch
A walking staff is very valuable tool on all but the most trivial of hikes. Why would it be perjorative to think of faith as a crutch?