Mike Fratto

"Fitter and firmer in four minutes a day" is what happens when copy editors fall in love with alliteration.

Not that anyone cares, but I am at @mfratto.bsky.social. No politics. No outrage. No social commentary. Just music, tech, astronomy, and whatever else piques my and your interest.

@wirednot Totes.

@mfratto But this is Indiana stuff. Totally different.

Meanwhile, in Indiana…

# 11 : Logic

@lmwalsh_CN And whiskey, which transcends all disciplines.

Dear strangers from outside the IT industry who want to start a friendship: Please skip the small talk and get to the point where you want me to invest in cryptocurrency. Thanks

First cover leaf rolls of the year. It's a Parker House dough recipe shaped into balls and mushed together. Buttery goodness. Happy New Year!

Saying “See you next year!” on December 31st - Corny and annoying - Everybody hates you - Seriously this joke sucks Saying “See you next year!” on January 31st - Mysterious - Are you going on a long adventure? - You may not understand how years work

@DeepStorageNet Socks fell down again?

Ok fess up which of you clowns turned up the gravity?

@plankers But what of the carbon cost in all the electronics to send and receive that text? Frankly, if someone wants to send a thank you card, appreciate the gesture for what it is. Pretty small shit on the grand scheme of things.

@stufox Mission Impossible. Ronin. The Long Kiss Goodnight. The Fifth Element. Speed. Men in Black. Hard Rain.

Bone drunk.

@rjhintz Yep. And my wife is a proud owner of a tomagoyaki pan because of it. 😁 I have yet to try using it.

@mfratto Strong recommendation for Midnight Diner. Opening is 👍 youtu.be/OwjoT9YFDug

Just watched Gudetama on Netflix. Weirdest thing I have seen in awhile. Also, because we watched Midnight Diner and Amazing Attorney Woo, all of our suggestions are Asian TV. All of them.

@FlorianOtel Think of all the time you spent to save all that time you now have!

Every. Frikkin. Time.

@RealLisaC Eventual consistency. Eventually.

Remarkable how still the neighborhood is without the constant parade of delivery vehicles.

@mckeay Those are what you buy for other parent's children. Preferably enemies.

Merry Christmas all! We picked up a pair of penny whistles for our grown children this summer when we were in Dublin. This is a new hell of our own making.

@SharpNetwork Elves wrap gifts.

It’s time to embark on the real debate of our time. Does Santa wrap gifts or not?

@DeepStorageNet @SharpNetwork LoL

@SharpNetwork My son at 11 or so said he didn’t believe in Santa. Me: are you saying you don’t believe in fat guys with beards that give you presents? Son: drops to his knees “I believe”

My youngest is 8 and is starting to ask questions about Santa’s origin. Next Christmas will likely be the first in 24 years when we no longer have Santa believers at home.

2023 reading list