mdlbear | Done Since 2019-03-03 (Reply)

Top news: Colleen is out of the hospital and into a SNF -- both for rehab (she's been in bed way too long) and because she's still on IV antibiotics. The central line hurts; the fact that I can't help is intensely stressful. It's a nearly-two-hour commute each way; I'm glad I don't have a job in Seattle any more.

I'm not getting much done in the time that's left over. I have writing and taxes to do; I probably ought to prioritize the taxes for now.

Since j's Bar Mitzvah last Saturday, all of my assorted nibling are officially adults (by at least one standard).

A couple of links around scientific papers. First the fun stuff: From Linux Journal, By Jupyter--Is This the Future of Open Science? The cool thing about Jupyter notebooks is that they can combine programs (in multiple languages), data, and text. You can also do that in Emacs with org-mode; there's a packaged version of Emacs for Science.

The other set, much more serious, can be found via Wednesday's links. The paper in question is a puliing-no-punches prediction of environmental collapse and its probable consequences. I do not normally put a content warning on my notes, but I think it's warranted in this case. We're talking here about a scientific paper the author of which has a link to "Resources for Emotional Support" in the sidebar of his blog. I'll make a separate post later this week, also with a cut tag.

See content warning above! Notes & links:

0303Su
* up 7am; W=198.4, S=7:54;
@ 'M*A*S*H' Oral History: Untold Stories From One of TV's Most Important Shows (thnidu)
% talking with C has being good for my ability to detect when something has been
mis-heard or simply missed -- this has come in handy in other cases as well.
->she's getting a unit of blood today. It's quite an elaborate procedure.
: E gave a pint of blood credited to C's account as an anniversary present;
: she's in a lot of pain from the transfusion. Viscosity problem? Hard to be around.
Sang MEC and gave her a little help with positioning; didn't help much.
: something on the floor uses "mary had a little lamb" for an alert sound.
: At this point, all of my niblings are officially adults (by some standards)

0304Mo
* Up 6am; S=6:52;
: woke up to find both cats sleeping on my side of the bed.
* mail check to T'
@ By Jupyter--Is This the Future of Open Science? | Linux Journal
Jupyter, Mathematica, and the Future of the Research Paper – Paul Romer
" Mathematica failed, despite technical accomplishments, because the norms of its
developers clashed so obviously with the norms of its intended users. Jupyter is
succeeding because the norms of the community that is developing it are aligned with
the norms of its users. "
The Scientific Paper Is Obsolete. Here's What's Next. - The Atlantic jupyter
@ The Coming Software Apocalypse - The Atlantic formal model verification; TLA+
TLA+ - Wikipedia
The TLA+ Home Page
* pick up filters at Island Drug on the way down
* arrived at hospital ~11:30.
: C in a lot less pain. Has an IV but not in use. In a chair right now.
* there's a case manager on C's floor -- they should know who to talk to
They want her to go to a SNF while she's on 14 days of IV antibiotic (ergapentin)
we'll look for one closer to UW.
* paid AMEX. more than amount due, less than balance.
: V will come in tomorrow due to an eye appointment
* Social worker: Niki(sp?) Going for a SNF on the mainland. Near here (Swedish
Edmonds) is better for visits from N et.al.; she will also check on C's appointment
with Dr. Kirby. Should be the 19th at 3pm. -> verified
Cavilon Advanced skin protectant 5050 - excellent reviews. $18.46 on $A 1-2/wk
% 4:30 exhausted. At least I noticed.
* left ~5pm after finishing Lily et.al., which was the only thing I sang.
* call Mom

0305Tu
* Up 5ish; W=199, S=5:20;
@ Kunaki -- CD/DVD manufacturing and publishing service
@ Homebrew Computer Club - Wikipedia first meeting 1975-03-05
I believe I attended the second or third meeting.
$ $45 to American Cancer Society via E's FB birthday fundraiser
* visit C today - they're planning to discharge her tomorrow and want to talk about SNFs
V and her daughter E' say good things about Prestige -> that's where she'll go
->I have a writing gig! $EDITOR's email landed while I was on the ferry.
* TAKE GARBAGE TO CURB
: $A subscription shipment arrived. Desti is in kitty box heaven
@ Edmonds Rehabilitation | Prestige Care link to directions.
Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center - 21008 76th Ave. W, Edmonds, WA 98026
* emailed a Colleen update

0306We
* up 5am; S=6:08;
* trying a pair of the new slipper socks (Ozaiic) - comfy; chiral
: tea kettle broken. Poking around with an ohmmeter doesn't reveal anything obvious
* down to see C
: doctor told her earlier she will be discharged today, but just (2:30) came in to say
that she needs a central line, and they can't do that until tomorrow because of her
coumedin level. :P
@ CONTENT WARNING The Climate Change Paper So Depressing It's Sending People to Therapy (fayanora)
Professor Jem Bendell (Silicon.shaman) author's blog
Deep Adaptation: A Map for Navigating Climate Tragedy [PDF] the actual paper
The study on collapse they thought you should not read – yet « Prof. Jem Bendell
The Deep Adaptation Forum launches « Professor Jem Bendell
Emotional support in face of climate tragedy « Professor Jem Bendell
% depression started building up in mid-afternoon (?) The above probably contributed
but was not the whole cause.
: Started snowing; I left around 4pm. Should have left C's clothes there.
@ Home | Create Space Langley
horrible website; behaves differently for different people in the house; takes forever
to load. L likes it. Apparently depends on which trackers PB is blocking.
% 8pm feeling cold
% sleepy. Going to bed @9:30.

0307Th
* Up 6am; W=198.2, S=7:51; shower
: snowing. -> 8:40 not snowing
@ The Great Google Hangouts Shutdown begins October 2019 | Ars Technica
* Tried to get out around 10 and couldn't get up the driveway.
* Went out around 1:40; C still at Swedish at least until tomorrow
* C sent me home ~5:30. The drive home from the ferry was harrowing: hail or sleet
turning to heavy rain turning to snow. Yipe.
@ Triton is the world’s most murderous malware, and it’s spreading - MIT Tech Review
: ... and the final invoice from the builder arrived -- over $5K.

0308Fr
* up 3:45ish; S=4:52;
: ~2" of snow on the ground. Good thing I parked on the street
@ Google Doodle - International Women's Day
@ The Linux man-pages project (Linux man-pages: man-pages-5.00 is released via LJ)
: Chaos has changed their name on FB -> f(R).
$ $1800 requested from E's 529 -> Check arrives in 7-10 days
$ paid car loan due 3/22. Had to call because of confusion
-> do not pay more than 10 days in advance
: V called to report that C had her line in, and was feeling much better. She will
probably -- presumably? -- get moved tomorrow. I'll plan on going down fairly early.
* installed Git for Windows on starlight. Required ethernet -- wifi is broken in
Windows. Of course. Works fine in Linux, of course. Windows Update is unbelievably slow
* guitar: noodling; When I Go.

0309Sa
* up 6am; S=7:32;
@ When U.S. air force discovered the flaw of averages | The Star once you are
measuring multiple parameters, the probability of any individual falling within a
standard deviation on all of them rapidly approaches zero.
@ BBC - Future - How meal timings affect your waistline eat a big breakfast
@ Emacs for Science [LJ]
@ New book warns climate change is making us sick (ysabetwordsmith | How Climate Change Kills People)
u * 12:30 Colleen is leaving the hospital in about half an hour. The rehab place is about a
block and a half away.
* 1:50 I'm here; C isn't yet... Room 313 (which is on the ground floor, just off in a
corner) WiFi SSID=PrestigePublic PW=3607357155
* posted an update on C.
% I am... I don't know what. Tired, and I think some of those deep breaths turned into
sighs. Slightly odd. Some muscle tension just under my ribs; damned if I know.
* picked up cat food, laundry and dish soap, and a loaf of olive bread on the way home