wow what the heckie it's september??

anyway my normal browser (arc) recently got acquired by atlassian and also has been more all-in on their ai browser (gross) recently and only doing maint updates anyway, so i've been switching to this:

Zen Browser
Beautifully designed, privacy-focused, and packed with features.
https://zen-browser.app

and this is a really nice starter mod for it:

GitHub - YashjitPal/Arc-2.0: Arc which receives non-chromium updates every 1-2 weeks! (iykyk)
Arc which receives non-chromium updates every 1-2 weeks! (iykyk) - YashjitPal/Arc-2.0
https://github.com/YashjitPal/Arc-2.0/

someone linked this poem on my bsky timeline and. really, right at the right time

The Place Where We Are Right
A poem by Yehuda Amichai.
https://onbeing.org/poetry/the-place-where-we-are-right/

one of my fav jewelry people is doing an end of summer sale!!! get it while it's hot

Valley + Vetiver (@valleyvetiver.bsky.social)
Meghan ♡ Handmade & curated in Phoenix ♡ Whimsical jewelry & goods ♡ Shop valleyvetiver.com
https://bsky.app/profile/valleyvetiver.bsky.social

farming is a nightmare these days fam. swapping to rice farming in areas that keep getting flooded is really creative, though

Why Some Illinois Farmers Are Stuck Raising Crops That No Longer Thrive
Some farmers keep growing in flood- and drought-prone fields because subsidies soften the losses, while federal programs meant to help them change course have been underfunded and mired in bureaucracy. Under Trump, those programs may weaken further.
https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-farming-soy-corn-flooding-subsidies-insurance
How an Illinois Farmer Turned Flooded Farmland Into Rice Paddies
One Illinois man’s decadeslong fight to convert his fields into rice paddies demonstrates how it’s possible to bring diversity to the Corn Belt, but improbable so long as federal farm policy remains focused on soybeans and corn.
https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-farming-rice-soy-corn-flooding-mississippi-river

vagrant's status is ???? for silicon macs but this seems like it works, so, nice

GitHub - lima-vm/lima: Linux virtual machines, with a focus on running containers
Linux virtual machines, with a focus on running containers - lima-vm/lima
https://github.com/lima-vm/lima

i post about chicago all the time so it probably surprises no one that i'm in the area. anyway, for no reason, some links

IL IMMIGRATION INFO | Know Your Rights
A comprehensive guide for Illinois’ immigrant communities to know your rights and access essential resources.
https://www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org
SALUTE zines **BE SURE TO PRINT AT 100%!** - Google Drive
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1R3l0A9ZHspfPH1OoLi6VjQB1dg1e1mw7
Stop ICE Raids Alert Network
Send & receive emergency alerts for ICE raids and activity in your area
https://stopice.net/

LAST LINK REDACTED: I can no longer recommend ICEblock due to a security vulnerability. :T