--- title: "Blog" url: "https://sethgoldstein.me/blog-timeline/" updated: "2025-12-02T16:07:50+00:00" sources: - "https://sethgoldstein.me/blog-timeline/" --- June 23, 2026 [![yellow-flowers along stone wall](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/yellow-flowers-e1782220146326.jpg) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/grief-sadness-mourning/)### [Grief, Sadness, Mourning](https://sethgoldstein.me/grief-sadness-mourning/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I thought I was doing better. I woke up and didn’t start sobbing. As the morning progressed, I was okay. Bret popped into my head and I was sad, but not crying. Progress. Progress to acceptance? Maybe. Then I wrote my parents asking when I could see them. I started… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/grief-sadness-mourning/) June 23, 2026 June 21, 2026 [![Tiger Lily - Deep red with yellow.](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_7233-scaled-e1782069193385.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/on-loss-and-mourning/)### [On Loss And Mourning](https://sethgoldstein.me/on-loss-and-mourning/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Loss is a tough thing to deal with. Whether it be the loss of a pet or worse the loss of a family member. Even non-death losses are tough. One minute your fine, the next minute you’re a complete sobbing wreck. Mourning the loss is a natural thing. But that… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/on-loss-and-mourning/) June 21, 2026 June 18, 2026 [![Bret in his element](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bret-on-the-mountain.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/bret/)### [Protected: Bret](https://sethgoldstein.me/bret/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/) There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/bret/) June 18, 2026 May 21, 2026 [![WordPress 7.0 Armstrong graphic. Of a orange record sleeve and a black record.](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wordpress-7-0-armstrong.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/wordpress-7-0-is-out/)### [WordPress 7.0 Is Out!](https://sethgoldstein.me/wordpress-7-0-is-out/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)WordPress version 7.0 is out. Wow, I’ve been on WordPress for so long! These new features look great, even without real time collaboration. To be honest, I never really understood why RTC needed to be in WordPress when so many other tools have it. Google Docs has it so many… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/wordpress-7-0-is-out/) May 21, 2026 May 16, 2026 [![A puffin peeks out from white flowers](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/v7kixbmoujw.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/ai-websites-all-look-alike/)### [AI Websites All Look Alike](https://sethgoldstein.me/ai-websites-all-look-alike/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)There’s always been a look to a WordPress Website. To those who are looking you can usually tell what site runs on WordPress and what site doesn’t. The trick for most web designers is to make your WordPress website not look “WordPressy.” Now we have another look. The AI-generated Website… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/ai-websites-all-look-alike/) May 16, 2026 May 1, 2026 [![Stack of blank white business cards on pastel surface offering copy space for design.](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-5706020-5706020-scaled.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/fun-with-nfc-cards/)### [Fun With NFC Cards](https://sethgoldstein.me/fun-with-nfc-cards/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I’ve been messing around with NFC cards and trying to figure out if I should just self-roll my own virtual business card (like Popl.co and Dot). I’m a big business networker. I’ve been an entrepreneur for more than 18 years. (Yikes!) I do love a good business card, but I’m… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/fun-with-nfc-cards/) May 1, 2026 April 29, 2026 [![Screenshot from the FediForum website](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-29-150706.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/fediforum-number-7-is-happening-and-it-makes-me-happy/)### [FediForum Number 7 Is Happening And It Makes Me Happy](https://sethgoldstein.me/fediforum-number-7-is-happening-and-it-makes-me-happy/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)The 7th FediForum is happening right now (yesterday, today, and tomorrow). There are two a year and I love going to them. You can follow along using the hashtag [\#FediForum](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/fediforum/). Most of the talks are a bit above my pay-grade, but I always learn something or get to try a… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/fediforum-number-7-is-happening-and-it-makes-me-happy/) April 29, 2026 March 13, 2026 [![wordpress, blog, software, to blog, content management system, write, website, internet, editorial staff, web, publish, blogger, media, webdesign, publication, upload, comments, contents, computer, code, wordpress, wordpress, website, website, website, website, website, webdesign, webdesign, code](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gd54c375c192af930cbddeab0e04aa8f42103ac788b89f04fa632a4952025f516d3a3b0eaefb9fcd98dc97482325405df92b40f25ef1c09af6d66223ed2ab060d_1280-5247502.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/clearly-no-adult-in-charge-of-wordpress/)### [Clearly No Adult In Charge Of WordPress](https://sethgoldstein.me/clearly-no-adult-in-charge-of-wordpress/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)WP Engine, who is in a prolonged legal battled with WordPress.org and Automattic over trademark and other legal matters bought a plug-in today. Congrats to them. But then in response to this the WordPress.org X/Twitter account called WPE a parasite. This was obviously Matt Mullenweg misusing his control over the… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/clearly-no-adult-in-charge-of-wordpress/) March 13, 2026 February 20, 2026 [![Ars Technica Logo](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ars-e1771609541903.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/ars-technica-publishes-a-post-with-quotes-fabricated-by-ai/)### [Ars Technica Publishes A Post With Quotes Fabricated By AI](https://sethgoldstein.me/ars-technica-publishes-a-post-with-quotes-fabricated-by-ai/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Ars Technica recently published an article that had quotes that were fabricated by AI/LLMs. When called on it by the person who was “quoted” for the sheer fact that he was NEVER contacted for a quote, Ars did a retraction. There’s much talk about the ethics here and some good… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/ars-technica-publishes-a-post-with-quotes-fabricated-by-ai/) February 20, 2026 February 19, 2026 [![](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bandicam-2023-09-30-11-38-16-534-e1696088335181.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/i-could-have-lost-my-mom-this-week/)### [I Could Have Lost My Mom This Week](https://sethgoldstein.me/i-could-have-lost-my-mom-this-week/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I got a call yesterday or the day before (honestly the days blur now). That my Mom was at the hospital up in Vermont with heart pains and burning. I think it was Tuesday, so two days ago. She was admitted to the hospital up there and then it was… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/i-could-have-lost-my-mom-this-week/) February 19, 2026 January 1, 2026 [![Kids biking towards ominous storm clouds with the words Stranger Things above them](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stranger-Things-3817995276.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/stranger-things-review-the-whole-series/)### [Stranger Things Review: The Whole Series](https://sethgoldstein.me/stranger-things-review-the-whole-series/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)What a series. What an ending. Yes it’s kind of horror, but more a thriller. Hard to believe that it’s been going for 10 years. Granted we had a global pandemic that caused it to be that long as well between some seasons. I finished the Stranger Things series finale… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/stranger-things-review-the-whole-series/) January 1, 2026 December 26, 2025 [![Ensemble cast in dramatic setting.](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/knivesout_mis_1920x1080_02-1378228597.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/knives-out-number-one-a-review/)### [Knives Out Number One: A Review](https://sethgoldstein.me/knives-out-number-one-a-review/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Last night I watched the first Knives Out movie, finally, with the Mere. It was so good. I do have to admit I don’t like Daniel Craig using an accent other than his posh British accent, it was shocking when I first heard his weird southern draw. But other than… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/knives-out-number-one-a-review/) December 26, 2025 December 24, 2025 [![Racing driver with F1 logo backdrop](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f1-the-movie-hero-image-scaled.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/f1-the-movie/)### [F1: The Movie](https://sethgoldstein.me/f1-the-movie/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Such a good movie. Hard to watch with my PTSD from journalism. Didn’t think it would trigger my PTSD. But one scene (no spoiler) certainly did. Still a really good movie. 4.5/5 rating (IMHO) Brad Pitt still has it. Great movie. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/f1-the-movie/) December 24, 2025 December 20, 2025 [![Seth in a classic 90s studio portrait style photo v2](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seth-in-a-classic-90s-studio-portrait-style-photo-v2.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/chatgpt-5-1-images-are-pretty-fun/)### [ChatGPT 5.1 Images Are Pretty Fun](https://sethgoldstein.me/chatgpt-5-1-images-are-pretty-fun/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I combined two photos. One of me and one of my fluffy dog Olive to make this funny image of the two of us in a 1990s-eque photo shoot! She would never sit still long enough in real life for this photo. LOL ChatGPT 5.1 has gotten really good and… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/chatgpt-5-1-images-are-pretty-fun/) December 20, 2025 December 8, 2025 [![Two people podcasting in separate locations.](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/emily-mike-podcast.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-superintellgent-podcast-is-so-good/)### [The Superintellgent Podcast Is So Good](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-superintellgent-podcast-is-so-good/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)From talking about how smart tech is rotting our brains to talking about how corrupt big tech is, Emily Forlini and Mike Elgan make such a great power co-host team on the Superintelligent Podcast. Their latest is about how more and more younger people are turning away from smart phones… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-superintellgent-podcast-is-so-good/) December 8, 2025 December 7, 2025 [![AI generated picture of a dryer smoking a cigarette with laundry all around it.](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/dryer-smoking-a-cigarette-scaled.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/when-the-dryer-smells-like-it-smoked-a-pack-of-cigarettes/)### [When The Dryer Smells Like It Smoked A Pack Of Cigarettes](https://sethgoldstein.me/when-the-dryer-smells-like-it-smoked-a-pack-of-cigarettes/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)When your dryer stinks of cigarettes and no one you know in your household smokes, it’s time to get to the bottom of things. Time to clean that sucker. Ugh! Not looking forward to the mess, but it’s gotta be done. Don’t want a dryer fire on my hands that’s… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/when-the-dryer-smells-like-it-smoked-a-pack-of-cigarettes/) December 7, 2025 November 24, 2025 [![Human fist bumps robotic hand](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-6153344-6153344-1-scaled-e1764017488470.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/working-with-ai-to-build-something/)### [Working With AI To Build Something](https://sethgoldstein.me/working-with-ai-to-build-something/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I know how people feel about AI, but Claude is helping me make a web-based calculator for a client. I wouldn’t be able to have built this without it. Now, I know I could hired a developer to get it done and all that. But using AI benefited me as… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/working-with-ai-to-build-something/) November 24, 2025 November 18, 2025 [![Sneezing male lion](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/4f41ed4e-7d16-45a8-a3c6-9d41dbd9b47b.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/dont-sneeze-the-internet-might-blow-over/)### [Don’t Sneeze The Internet Might Blow Over!](https://sethgoldstein.me/dont-sneeze-the-internet-might-blow-over/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Update: Cloudflare is back online after more than 2 hrs out of commission! Yikes! This morning (at least in the US) Cloudflare a major infrastructure company that secures a good portion of the Web with its services and tools went down. This brought a big portion of the web to… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/dont-sneeze-the-internet-might-blow-over/) November 18, 2025 November 14, 2025 ### [Getting Ready For Stranger Things Season 5](https://sethgoldstein.me/getting-ready-for-stranger-things-season-5/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Re-watching Stranger Things so I’m up-to-date with the show before the last season launches. When I say re-watching, I mean my wife is re-watching and I’m dipping in and out. I have a much better memory than she does so I remember a good portion of the series. It’s fun… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/getting-ready-for-stranger-things-season-5/) November 14, 2025 November 2, 2025 ### [Thoughts On “Nobody Wants This” Season 2](https://sethgoldstein.me/thoughts-on-nobody-wants-this-season-2/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)We just finished “Nobody Wants This” Season 2 on Netflix. It looks like they’re hoping for a 3rd season. Lots of loose ends to tie up, but it wasn’t nearly as good as the first season. That’s for sure. Sometimes stories are best left to one season where it tied… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/thoughts-on-nobody-wants-this-season-2/) November 2, 2025 October 20, 2025 ### [\#NoKings Protest Doylestown](https://sethgoldstein.me/nokings-protest-doylestown/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Great Turnout this past Saturday at the [\#NoKings](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/nokings/) Protest in Doylestown, PA. Close to 3,000 people came to protest the Orange Felon’s reign of terror on this country. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/nokings-protest-doylestown/) October 20, 2025 September 28, 2025 ### [I have too many Fediverse/Open Social accounts.](https://sethgoldstein.me/i-have-too-many-fediverse-open-social-accounts/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I have too many Fediverse/Open Social accounts. I know, I know, I have a problem. But there’s so much goodness on the Open Social Web, that I want to try out. So please bear with me. Main acct for most things: \[[@phillycodehound](https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound)\](https://micro.blog/phillycodehound@indieweb.social) [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/i-have-too-many-fediverse-open-social-accounts/) September 28, 2025 September 27, 2025 [![lighted red text signage](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1okxsksoowe.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/10-awesome-podcasts-for-your-ears/)### [10 Awesome Podcasts For Your Ears](https://sethgoldstein.me/10-awesome-podcasts-for-your-ears/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Anyone who knows me knows I’m a big fan of podcasts and the whole art podcasting. There are so many great shows out there to discover. Here are the top 10 that I’m currently enjoying: The WP Minute – A show by prolific podcaster Matt Medeiros, where he discusses the… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/10-awesome-podcasts-for-your-ears/) September 27, 2025 September 20, 2025 ### [The Rest Is Classified podcast is a must listen.](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-rest-is-classified-podcast-is-a-must-listen/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I’ve been binging the Podcast \[\_The Rest Is Classified\_\](https://therestisclassified.supportingcast.fm/) from \[Goalhanger\](https://www.goalhanger.com/) a network with a bunch of interesting shows. It’s UK-centric which is a nice since a lot of the big networks are US-based. The latest series is about a KGB officer who is spying for the British MI6 during… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-rest-is-classified-podcast-is-a-must-listen/) September 20, 2025 September 17, 2025 [![YouTube Album Art for the Keeping The Faith episode of Wait... You Haven't... Seen? Podcast with Seth and TV's Travis. Graphic shows the movie poster of Ben Stiller, Jenna Elfman, and Edward Norton on the cover. Wait... You Haven't... Seen? Below it in Lime Green. And video graphic background.](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wyhs-ktf-seth-travis.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/an-underrated-rom-com-you-should-watch/)### [An Underrated Rom Com You Should Watch!](https://sethgoldstein.me/an-underrated-rom-com-you-should-watch/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/) This past Saturday I recorded/live streamed with TV’s Travis. We talked about the movie Keeping The Faith for his podcast Wait… You Haven’t… Seen? [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/an-underrated-rom-com-you-should-watch/) September 17, 2025 September 14, 2025 ### [The shit that’s going down in the USA is scary AF](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-shit-thats-going-down-in-the-usa-is-scary-af/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Recently Secretary Of State Marco Rubio along with the Trump administration is asking for legislation to revoke US passports to anyone who pretty much speaks up against the government. This is \[Pure Fascism\](https://truthout.org/articles/new-bill-would-allow-rubio-to-strip-us-citizens-passports-over-political-speech/) And it needs to be shot down as soon as possible and not passed. Ugh. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-shit-thats-going-down-in-the-usa-is-scary-af/) September 14, 2025 September 13, 2025 ### [](https://sethgoldstein.me/11442-2/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Old infrastructure of cities always fascinates me. This episode of “It’s History” is one of them. \[New York’s Lost Double-Decker Elevated Trains\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXNwgO9uv9Q) [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/11442-2/) September 13, 2025 September 6, 2025 ### [A Must Watch Talk From Andy Piper](https://sethgoldstein.me/a-must-watch-talk-from-andy-piper/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)This is a must watch from \[[@andypiper](https://macaw.social/@andypiper)\](https://micro.blog/andypiper@macaw.social). [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/a-must-watch-talk-from-andy-piper/) September 6, 2025 September 6, 2025 ### [Empire Of AI by Karen Hao — So Far…](https://sethgoldstein.me/empire-of-ai-by-karen-hao-so-far/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I’m reading Karen Hao’s book Empire of AI thanks to the interview the crew at TWiT’s Intelligent Machines podcast did with her this week. It’s really good so far. But the founding of OpenAI has been highlighted in a number of AI books including AI Valley by Gary Rivlin. This… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/empire-of-ai-by-karen-hao-so-far/) September 6, 2025 September 3, 2025 ### [Casio Quest To NW Philly-Adjacent](https://sethgoldstein.me/casio-quest-to-nw-philly-adjacent/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Last night I went on a quest. A quest to find a Casio digital watch for my 7th grade son who needed a watch for school. The journey took me 45 minutes away to pretty much NW Philly (the Montco side of Cheltenham Ave.) to a really small Walmart. They… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/casio-quest-to-nw-philly-adjacent/) September 3, 2025 September 2, 2025 ### [](https://sethgoldstein.me/11446-2/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)First day of Middle School Survived! Onward and upward! [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/11446-2/) September 2, 2025 August 31, 2025 [![Colorful hotel under a cloudy sky](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_5808-scaled.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/kalahari-the-poconos-and-here-comes-middle-school/)### [Kalahari, The Poconos, And Here Comes Middle School](https://sethgoldstein.me/kalahari-the-poconos-and-here-comes-middle-school/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)This weekend, Labor Day in the US, me and my wife and kiddo went to Kalahari Water Park in the Poconos for one last gasp of the summer. The kid had a blast and did tons of water slides. We’re all so very sore. Come Tuesday, middle school!!!!!!! Eeeek! I… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/kalahari-the-poconos-and-here-comes-middle-school/) August 31, 2025 August 27, 2025 ### [I Just Finished Robert W. Gehl’s Book Move Slowly and Build Bridges… My Thoughts!](https://sethgoldstein.me/i-just-finished-robert-w-gehls-book-move-slowly-and-build-bridges-my-thoughts/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Finished reading: \[Move Slowly and Build Bridges\](https://micro.blog/books/9780197776704) by Robert W. Gehl 📚 Here’s what I thought of Move Slowly and Build Bridges by Robert W. Gehl: I gave it 5/5 stars. Overall a great book on the history of the Fediverse and the struggles it’s faced and faces. Robert Gehl… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/i-just-finished-robert-w-gehls-book-move-slowly-and-build-bridges-my-thoughts/) August 27, 2025 August 24, 2025 [![](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_5695-scaled.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/holy-shit-middle-school/)### [Holy Shit… Middle School!](https://sethgoldstein.me/holy-shit-middle-school/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)One more week. That’s it. That’s until the kiddo is in… wait for it… middle school! I can’t stand it. I remember when he was a little nugget. Now he’s off to a school where he changes classes and has tons of responsibilities. Am I worried for him? Yes. Am… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/holy-shit-middle-school/) August 24, 2025 August 22, 2025 ### [Middle School And Early Rising!](https://sethgoldstein.me/middle-school-and-early-rising/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Middle School here in our district in PA is starting the day after Labor Day. Man, we’re all in for an awakening. An awakening at 6:30am if not earlier. The kiddo needs to be in his first class by 7:30am! He does get home by 2:45pm though. Not only that,… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/middle-school-and-early-rising/) August 22, 2025 August 21, 2025 ### [](https://sethgoldstein.me/11449-2/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)So much fun in Kent Island, MD. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/11449-2/) August 21, 2025 August 19, 2025 [![a dock with a dock and a dock with a dock and a dock with a dock and a dock with a dock and a dock with a dock and a dock with a dock and a dock with](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_5651_SnapseedCopy-scaled.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/kent-island-maryland-vacation-summer-2025/)### [Kent Island Maryland Vacation Summer 2025](https://sethgoldstein.me/kent-island-maryland-vacation-summer-2025/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Just got back from a 4-day family trip to Kent Island, Maryland. It was about 3 hours away and not to stressful a drive. Not only did we go with my in-laws, but we also went with my wife’s sister and brother-in-law and niece. I’m pleased with how much my… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/kent-island-maryland-vacation-summer-2025/) August 19, 2025 August 17, 2025 ### [Vacation Mode And Other Things](https://sethgoldstein.me/vacation-mode-and-other-things/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I have to admit the Eastern Shore of Maryland is absolutely beautiful. Here on a quick 4 day vacation with my wife’s family. Then we have one week to get the kiddo ready for middle school that starts an hour and a half earlier than elementary school. He needs to… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/vacation-mode-and-other-things/) August 17, 2025 August 15, 2025 ### [](https://sethgoldstein.me/11451-2/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Did I ever mention how much I hate packing. The only thing worse is unpacking. Well maybe not as much. Packing for a trip is the worst part. And then trying to get it all packed in the car. That’s fun too! [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/11451-2/) August 15, 2025 August 14, 2025 ### [Vacation Time!](https://sethgoldstein.me/vacation-time/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Tomorrow I’m off on the “big” vacation for this summer. Well 4 days. Not exactly long, but still. Last year me, my wife, and kiddo went to Niagara Falls both NY and Canada. This year we’re going to an island in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. It’s a much shorter… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/vacation-time/) August 14, 2025 August 11, 2025 ### [Olive Has A Summer Cut!](https://sethgoldstein.me/olive-has-a-summer-cut/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Olive the [\#Airedoodle](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/airedoodle/) is back from the groomer. She’s got a nice summer cut going and is absolutely exhausted. Poor pooch. She likes the groomer, just a lot for the poor girl. She’s 3 so lots of spunk, but I guess the grooming takes a lot out of her. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/olive-has-a-summer-cut/) August 11, 2025 August 10, 2025 [![boy wearing gray vest and pink dress shirt holding book -- Photo by Ben White](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/qdy9ahp0mto.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/chatgpt-5-just-wow/)### [ChatGPT 5… Just Wow!](https://sethgoldstein.me/chatgpt-5-just-wow/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Last night I was playing around with the new ChatGPT 5. I asked it to have a brainstorming session with me on my messaging for my Podcast Mastery coaching program. Within 15 minutes it not only helped me hone my messaging but coded out a WordPress native block theme for… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/chatgpt-5-just-wow/) August 10, 2025 August 6, 2025 [![person using black laptop computer](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ememmpuojlw.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/google-says-that-more-quality-clicks-are-coming-from-ai-overviews-to-sites/)### [Google Says That More Quality Clicks Are Coming From AI Overviews To Sites](https://sethgoldstein.me/google-says-that-more-quality-clicks-are-coming-from-ai-overviews-to-sites/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Source: https://blog.google/products/search/ai-search-driving-more-queries-higher-quality-clicks Sure, Google. Of course they’re going to say this. Do I click on the source links? More than average people, but I’m not sure average person would. Do I think that if you want to read more you might click the citations? Sure. But, often if your question… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/google-says-that-more-quality-clicks-are-coming-from-ai-overviews-to-sites/) August 6, 2025 August 5, 2025 ### [DelVal University](https://sethgoldstein.me/delval-university/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Such a beautiful campus. Delaware Valley University in New Britian/Doylestown Pennsylvania. My 12 year old is taking a magic class there for camp this week. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/delval-university/) August 5, 2025 August 5, 2025 ### [\#Fedicon 2025 Videos — This one is Evan Prodromou’s Keynote](https://sethgoldstein.me/fedicon-2025-videos-this-one-is-evan-prodromous-keynote/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I wasn’t able to attend [\#Fedicon](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/fedicon/) in Vancouver, Canada last weekend, but the videos are up on Spectra.video. Check out \[[@evanprodromou](https://socialwebfoundation.org/author/evanprodromou/)\](https://micro.blog/evanprodromou@socialwebfoundation.org)’s talk about connecting the social web!!!! And there are more going up every hour. Thanks to \[[@reiver](https://mastodon.social/@reiver)\](https://micro.blog/reiver@mastodon.social) for putting on this event and posting the videos from it. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/fedicon-2025-videos-this-one-is-evan-prodromous-keynote/) August 5, 2025 August 4, 2025 ### [Vibe coded a nifty little WordPress plugin! Claude Opus FTW](https://sethgoldstein.me/vibe-coded-a-nifty-little-wordpress-plugin-claude-opus-ftw/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Vibe coded a nifty little WordPress plugin that turns JPGs, PNGs, & GIFs into WebP. Used Claude for it. At first used Sonnet and well hours later it was still buggy. Then I used Opus and within 5 minutes it was done. Had to do one revision, because I forgot… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/vibe-coded-a-nifty-little-wordpress-plugin-claude-opus-ftw/) August 4, 2025 August 4, 2025 ### [80s Themed Birthday Party Was A Success](https://sethgoldstein.me/80s-themed-birthday-party-was-a-success/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Well the 80s themed birthday party was a success. The 12 yr old kiddo didn’t participate at all, not surprising, but disappointing. It as a lot to absorb and made me realize that I’ll never make a good detective. 🤪 Anyhow, it was a good time. And the birthday girl,… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/80s-themed-birthday-party-was-a-success/) August 4, 2025 August 3, 2025 ### [80’s Themed Murder Mystery Activity For Mother-in-Law’s 70th](https://sethgoldstein.me/80s-themed-murder-mystery-activity-for-mother-in-laws-70th/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Today we’re going to my in-laws to do a 80’s themed murder mystery activity. I’m excited and it should be fun. The 12 yr old isn’t excited one bit. He’s a teen. That’s for sure. 🤪😖 I hope he participates a little. He might surprise us. Who knows. Positive thinking…. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/80s-themed-murder-mystery-activity-for-mother-in-laws-70th/) August 3, 2025 August 3, 2025 ### [I Remember The Days Of AOL](https://sethgoldstein.me/i-remember-the-days-of-aol/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I remember AOL and those diskettes and CDs! [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/i-remember-the-days-of-aol/) August 3, 2025 August 3, 2025 ### [NationSquid YouTube Channel Is Superb](https://sethgoldstein.me/nationsquid-youtube-channel-is-superb/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)This YouTube channel is really good. \[gmwd.us/nationsqu…\](https://gmwd.us/nationsquid) He covers all kinds of interesting topics and his series on decades really gets the Anthropology student in me excited. As much as I knock the algorithm for being overly aggressive at times, it does surface interesting channels. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/nationsquid-youtube-channel-is-superb/) August 3, 2025 August 2, 2025 ### [](https://sethgoldstein.me/11462-2/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Ya know what gets my goat? When you subscribe for a item and get it monthly. Only to find out that it’s also sold in stores and… it’s cheaper in the stores! WTAF?! [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/11462-2/) August 2, 2025 August 2, 2025 ### [](https://sethgoldstein.me/11463-2/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Just noticed on Micro.blog that I can cross post to LinkedIn now?! Neat idea. Probably not going to partake in that tho. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/11463-2/) August 2, 2025 August 2, 2025 ### [Bluesky And A Dead Email Address — Non-existent Bluesky Support!](https://sethgoldstein.me/bluesky-and-a-dead-email-address-non-existent-bluesky-support/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop on my Bluesky account. I no longer have access to the associated email but I can still log in and use it. The problem is that when I go to change it, Bluesky wants me to go to the dead email account… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/bluesky-and-a-dead-email-address-non-existent-bluesky-support/) August 2, 2025 August 1, 2025 ### [](https://sethgoldstein.me/11465-2/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Thank goodness last day driving the kiddo 20 mins to camp. Next week the camp is closer! It was more the roads I had to take to get the kid to camp. A real nightmare of a trip with traffic and idiotic drivers. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/11465-2/) August 1, 2025 August 1, 2025 [![Detailed image of a camera lens aperture showing mechanical blades.](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pexels-photo-414781-414781.webp) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/webp-image-converter/)### [WebP Image Converter](https://sethgoldstein.me/webp-image-converter/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)So I vibe coded using Claude AI’s Opus 4 Model a nifty little WebP Image converter that takes your JPG, PNG, and GIF images and makes them in to WebP and much much smaller. It’s on version 1.0.6. But feel free to try it. Updated Aug 27 2025 This is… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/webp-image-converter/) August 1, 2025 August 1, 2025 ### [Claude 4.0 Sonnet For WordPress Plugins](https://sethgoldstein.me/claude-4-0-sonnet-for-wordpress-plugins/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I just tried Claude 4.0 for a quick little WebP converter plugin for internal use. It worked really well. Even when something didn’t quite work the way I thought it would, I went back and it fixed it. Pretty nifty. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/claude-4-0-sonnet-for-wordpress-plugins/) August 1, 2025 July 26, 2025 ### [Substack’s New Valuation… My Thoughts](https://sethgoldstein.me/substacks-new-valuation-my-thoughts/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Worth a read about Substack and their $1 billion+ valuation. \[journalistspaythemselves.com/p/why-sub…\](https://journalistspaythemselves.com/p/why-substack-s-new-valuation-means-a-monopoly-is-brewing) I can’t stand how people using Substack generically. It’s a newsletter, not a Substack. Even the old school media is using the term like that. Substack still platforms questionable people (read: Nazis) and doesn’t like to talk about it…. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/substacks-new-valuation-my-thoughts/) July 26, 2025 July 21, 2025 ### [Grandma](https://sethgoldstein.me/grandma/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)My Grandma was my best friend. She was the most amazing wonder woman. Smart, fun, loving. She was such a great role model for me growing up. I’m lucky to have had her for more than 28 years of my life and I miss her every day. How many college… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/grandma/) July 21, 2025 July 21, 2025 ### [Stop Connecting And Pitching!!!! Just Stop It!](https://sethgoldstein.me/stop-connecting-and-pitching-just-stop-it/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/) [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/stop-connecting-and-pitching-just-stop-it/) July 21, 2025 July 21, 2025 ### [Pixey.org — The Way Instagram Used To Be!](https://sethgoldstein.me/pixey-org-the-way-instagram-used-to-be/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)If you’re looking for an alternative to Instagram take a look at Pixey.org. This is my profile there: \[pixey.org/phillycod…\](https://pixey.org/phillycodehound) It’s photo-first and not over-run with stupid reels. [\#Photography](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/photography/) [\#SocialNetwork](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/socialnetwork/) [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/pixey-org-the-way-instagram-used-to-be/) July 21, 2025 July 21, 2025 ### [It’s the economic climate, not just me.](https://sethgoldstein.me/its-the-economic-climate-not-just-me/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Just had a call with another marketing professional that I know from my area. She confirmed that business is slow for her too. This doesn’t make me feel any better, but at least I know it’s not something I did. Just gotta keep networking and work on building out the… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/its-the-economic-climate-not-just-me/) July 21, 2025 July 20, 2025 [![HBO Documentary 2 part series "Billy Joel" and So It Goes](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/586e46c1-4b13-4a1a-bf3c-99e79261236e-scaled.avif) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/billy-joel-doc-hbo-max/)### [Billy Joel Documentary On HBO Max](https://sethgoldstein.me/billy-joel-doc-hbo-max/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Just saw this great documentary (part one of two) on Billy Joel — Billy Joel: And So It Goes. He is such a talented guy and his music is amazing. I never knew how autobiographical his songs were. This documentary really makes me appreciate his music even more than I… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/billy-joel-doc-hbo-max/) July 20, 2025 July 19, 2025 ### [Fun times in the Pocano Mountains](https://sethgoldstein.me/fun-times-in-the-pocano-mountains/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Fun times in the Pocono Mountains. At Camelback with the wife and kid. They have a great water park. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/fun-times-in-the-pocano-mountains/) July 19, 2025 July 18, 2025 ### [Packing Hell](https://sethgoldstein.me/packing-hell/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Why is it that even packing to go on an overnight vacation takes so much effort. I don’t remember this being such a process when I was in my 20s. Probably because the amount of stuff I have to remember and bring has grown as I age. Especially since having… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/packing-hell/) July 18, 2025 July 17, 2025 ### [The Worst People Are In Charge Of The Most Powerful Tech… AI](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-worst-people-are-in-charge-of-the-most-powerful-tech-ai/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)We have some of the worst humans in charge of the most powerful technology out there… Artificial Intelligence. \[[@anildash](https://me.dm/@anildash)\](https://micro.blog/anildash@me.dm) on the Intelligent Machine Machines made this point and it was hit home by the hosts, \[@leo\](https://micro.blog/leo), \[[@jeffjarvis](https://mastodon.social/@jeffjarvis)\](https://micro.blog/jeffjarvis@mastodon.social), and Paris Martineau. It’s scary, really scary. And these people support the fascist… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-worst-people-are-in-charge-of-the-most-powerful-tech-ai/) July 17, 2025 July 16, 2025 ### [Digital Business Card Thoughts](https://sethgoldstein.me/digital-business-card-thoughts/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I was a big fan of a small smart business card outfit mTap for a while. But I’m concerned that it’s not going to make it. So I’m hedging my bets and going with Popl. I thought about trying Dot, but they are more expensive for less features. I do… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/digital-business-card-thoughts/) July 16, 2025 July 16, 2025 [![](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/steam.avif) ](https://sethgoldstein.me/payment-processors-and-steam-banning-games/)### [Payment Processors And Steam Banning Games](https://sethgoldstein.me/payment-processors-and-steam-banning-games/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Steam, the game distribution market place, has a new game ban policy. ​I see why some of these games are raising flags, but I also get really annoyed when payment processors decide what people can and can’t buy. If I want to look at naughty stuff, that isn’t breaking the… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/payment-processors-and-steam-banning-games/) July 16, 2025 July 15, 2025 ### [Shit You Buy On Trips](https://sethgoldstein.me/shit-you-buy-on-trips/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Listening to The Morning Stream this morning. Brian and Scott are talking about things they were roped into buying while on vacation. I was in Italy in college and somehow I got roped into buying packaging for a poster I bought buy a random guy on the street. I mean… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/shit-you-buy-on-trips/) July 15, 2025 July 15, 2025 ### [Learning From Our Past](https://sethgoldstein.me/learning-from-our-past/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I feel like old cartoons and videos that might not be PC anymore shouldn’t be banned. They should come with a disclaimer that they are a product of their time. They are historical and history shouldn’t be erased, it should be learned from and educated on. For example Disney’s Song… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/learning-from-our-past/) July 15, 2025 July 14, 2025 ### [HLS Video](https://sethgoldstein.me/hls-video/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I’m excited for the inclusion of HLS to the podcasting standard. I’d love to be able to listen to a podcast in the car, then when I leave the car and sit on my couch toggle on the video and keep watching! I love what RSS.com and Transistor.fm are doing… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/hls-video/) July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025 ### [Pirates of the Caribbean 3rd Installment Was Too Long!](https://sethgoldstein.me/pirates-of-the-caribbean-3rd-installment-was-too-long/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)The 3rd Pirates Of The Caribbean could have been 2 hrs or less. My God it was a long one. I walked out of the living room and didn’t even finish it. The 12 yr old loved it, though. The next two are shorter, so that’s good. When is a… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/pirates-of-the-caribbean-3rd-installment-was-too-long/) July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025 ### [2025 Sucks!](https://sethgoldstein.me/2025-sucks/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Sad state of the US. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/2025-sucks/) July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025 ### [About The New Superman Movie](https://sethgoldstein.me/about-the-new-superman-movie/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I hear the new Superman movie is really good. Probably not going to see it theaters, but maybe the kiddo will want to see it when it’s out on streaming. How many times can a cinematic property be rebooted? I guess indefinitely. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/about-the-new-superman-movie/) July 14, 2025 July 12, 2025 ### [Lemmy.World Community for Podcasting Tips & Tricks](https://sethgoldstein.me/lemmy-world-community-for-podcasting-tips-tricks/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Just set up a community on Lemmy.World for Podcasting Tips & Tricks. \[lemmy.world/c/podcast…\](https://lemmy.world/c/podcasting\_tips\_tricks) I hope this will be a nice little place to share… tips & tricks. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/lemmy-world-community-for-podcasting-tips-tricks/) July 12, 2025 July 12, 2025 ### [An Old Energy Generation Plant Turned Into Apartments!](https://sethgoldstein.me/an-old-energy-generation-plant-turned-into-apartments/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I went to a business networking event on Thursday at The Battery in Philadelphia. It’s an old power generation plant that was turned into apartments. Very cool place. Especially for an event! [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/an-old-energy-generation-plant-turned-into-apartments/) July 12, 2025 July 12, 2025 ### [ADHD Birthday Present!](https://sethgoldstein.me/adhd-birthday-present/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I love when I find something cool in my office that I forgot I had. It really is like an ADHD Birthday Present. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/adhd-birthday-present/) July 12, 2025 July 11, 2025 ### [911 Emergency Service Down In PA Right Now!](https://sethgoldstein.me/911-emergency-service-down-in-pa-right-now/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Apparently 911 emergency service is down in PA. Got a loud alert on my phone while driving. That wouldn’t have been good if it made me fucking crash. WTAF! Even my kiddo remarked on that fact. I get the use of the emergency alert, but my goodness. I guess it’s… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/911-emergency-service-down-in-pa-right-now/) July 11, 2025 July 11, 2025 ### [Dish Washer Fun!](https://sethgoldstein.me/dish-washer-fun/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Well that was terrifying. The dishwasher had a strange error code this morning. We ran it through the night. After to some research and a reboot, it’s fixed. I think and hope! The “Did You Reboot” saying still stands true! [\#Homeownership](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/homeownership/) [\#Dishwasher](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/dishwasher/) [\#FirstWorldProblems](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/firstworldproblems/) [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/dish-washer-fun/) July 11, 2025 July 8, 2025 ### [Texas Floods 😭🥺😟](https://sethgoldstein.me/texas-floods-%f0%9f%98%ad%f0%9f%a5%ba%f0%9f%98%9f/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)The floods in southern Texas are horrific. SO horrendous and many of the 100+ dead might still be alive if it wasn’t for the cutting NOAA and other climate orgs. There is blood on the Trump Administration’s hands. So such a tragedy. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/texas-floods-%f0%9f%98%ad%f0%9f%a5%ba%f0%9f%98%9f/) July 8, 2025 July 7, 2025 ### [Enough With The Rain!](https://sethgoldstein.me/enough-with-the-rain/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)The rain is insane. I swear we’re in July not April! Geezus! Chance of flash floods tonight along the I-95 corridor. Be safe everyone! Oh btw, CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL! [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/enough-with-the-rain/) July 7, 2025 July 6, 2025 ### [Mini Golf](https://sethgoldstein.me/mini-golf/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Went Mini Golf today with the family. A bit annoying with a teen who didn’t want to go. But overall decent round. Two hole-in-ones for me! [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/mini-golf/) July 6, 2025 July 5, 2025 ### [A great day yesterday. Well worth it, even with the aches and pains today.](https://sethgoldstein.me/a-great-day-yesterday-well-worth-it-even-with-the-aches-and-pains-today/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I am tired AF and sore AF, but I wouldn’t change yesterday for the world. I went with the wife and kiddo to Cherry Crest Farm in Ronks, Lancaster County, PA for a fun filled day outside. Guess what? We had a blast. The kiddo, age 12, never likes to… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/a-great-day-yesterday-well-worth-it-even-with-the-aches-and-pains-today/) July 5, 2025 July 4, 2025 ### [Olive Has The Best Expressions](https://sethgoldstein.me/olive-has-the-best-expressions/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Just noticed this picture in my camera roll. Love her expression. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/olive-has-the-best-expressions/) July 4, 2025 July 4, 2025 ### [](https://sethgoldstein.me/11494-2/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Currently reading: \[Audacious\](https://micro.blog/books/9798987245767) by Mark Schafer 📚 [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/11494-2/) July 4, 2025 July 4, 2025 ### [Kiddo Touched Grass!](https://sethgoldstein.me/kiddo-touched-grass/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Went to Cherry Crest Farm today with the wife and kiddo. Had such a nice time. Proud of my kiddo for braving “grass.” LOL The kiddo is a gamer and loves his games. So the fact that we got him out in nature is fan-freaking-tastic. He didn’t whine too much… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/kiddo-touched-grass/) July 4, 2025 July 3, 2025 ### [Fully Agree. ICE Is Pure Evil](https://sethgoldstein.me/fully-agree-ice-is-pure-evil/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Every single ICE employee should consider, “Am I now an agent to commit crimes against humanity?” The answer from our President to our Supreme Court seems to be, “Yes.” Jason Becker https://json.blog/2025/07/03/every-single-ice-employee-should.html [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/fully-agree-ice-is-pure-evil/) July 3, 2025 July 3, 2025 ### [Philly’s gonna be smelly for a bit.](https://sethgoldstein.me/phillys-gonna-be-smelly-for-a-bit/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Apparently a union of city workers are on strike in Philadelphia. Sanitation and recycling is one of the things that are not being handled right now. Ummm… I support unions, but this can’t be healthy. Definitely smelly. Hopefully a contract/deal comes to fruition soon. 😖🙄 [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/phillys-gonna-be-smelly-for-a-bit/) July 3, 2025 July 3, 2025 ### [Cover Bands FTW](https://sethgoldstein.me/cover-bands-ftw/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I’m big on cover bands. Sometimes their renditions of the songs they’re covering are better than the originals. One cover band that I adore is First To Eleven. Check out this cover of My Immortal! [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/cover-bands-ftw/) July 3, 2025 July 3, 2025 ### [Politics & The Filibuster](https://sethgoldstein.me/politics-the-filibuster/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Besides making the clock and delaying passage of a crappy piece of legislation in Congress. I always wondered if a Filibuster actually stopped something that was bad from happening? A record-breaking Filibuster is going on right now from the Dems. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/politics-the-filibuster/) July 3, 2025 July 3, 2025 ### [Time Perception…](https://sethgoldstein.me/time-perception/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Time is perception. Today I so freaking tired. And time seems to be moving so slow. But it’s not. It’s the same as it always is. But the brain, my brain in this case, is perceiving time as slower. Strange thought. Okay. That’s enough woo woo for now. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/time-perception/) July 3, 2025 July 2, 2025 ### [Teens! Ugh!](https://sethgoldstein.me/teens-ugh/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Teenager in the house needs to be trained to take care of himself more. Geezus. \[That is the post\] [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/teens-ugh/) July 2, 2025 July 2, 2025 ### [Frustrated! Self-hosted NodeBB Borked Again!](https://sethgoldstein.me/frustrated-self-hosted-nodebb-borked-again/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I’m so fed-up. All my other self-hosted via Yunohost apps work just fine and update just fine. But when I go to update the NodeBB self-hosted instance it BORKS. Now I know I can get a hosted version for $20/mo USD that is unbranded and no custom domain over at… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/frustrated-self-hosted-nodebb-borked-again/) July 2, 2025 July 1, 2025 ### [The Life With A Dog!](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-life-with-a-dog/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)This morning the dog ran downstairs and to the back door. She then pissed on the rug by the door. I guess she couldn’t wait. 🤷🏻 [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-life-with-a-dog/) July 1, 2025 July 1, 2025 ### [SEOCharity.com](https://sethgoldstein.me/seocharity-com/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)SEOCharity.com runs ongoing online conferences and talks about SEO and SEO adjacent topics. All donations go to help dogs and cats in Ukraine. \[www.seocharity.com/past-live…\](https://www.seocharity.com/past-live-streams) ^^^ These are some of the past talks. ^^^ The next conference is 9/25/25 at 10am PT/1pm ET Online! Donate if you can! It’s a worthwhile… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/seocharity-com/) July 1, 2025 July 1, 2025 ### [Sitting Upright While At The Computer Feels Good But Needs Your Core!](https://sethgoldstein.me/sitting-upright-while-at-the-computer-feels-good-but-needs-your-core/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)There is something to be said about sitting up straight in your chair when you’re at the computer and not slouching. It takes some major core muscles to keep it up, but it feels good. I need to remember to do this more often and stand more too! After all,… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/sitting-upright-while-at-the-computer-feels-good-but-needs-your-core/) July 1, 2025 June 30, 2025 ### [The Pirates Of The Caribbean Is Great!](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-pirates-of-the-caribbean-is-great/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)The First Pirates Of The Caribbean movie was excellent. I have no idea how I haven’t seen any of them. This one came out in 2003! I was a junior in college. Maybe that’s why. I watched it for the first time last night with the kiddo and the wife…. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/the-pirates-of-the-caribbean-is-great/) June 30, 2025 June 30, 2025 ### [](https://sethgoldstein.me/11507-2/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I wish I had her life. Such a relaxed doggie! [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/11507-2/) June 30, 2025 June 30, 2025 ### [Climate Change](https://sethgoldstein.me/climate-change/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Climate change fucking real! It’s over 115 degrees F in the SW US. It’s storming like crazy here in the NE US. To say climate change isn’t happening and we’re not in a climate catastrophe is absurd and reckless and potentially deadly. YouTube’s algorithm must know something about my thoughts… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/climate-change/) June 30, 2025 June 30, 2025 ### [Vertical Mouse vs. Regular Mouse.](https://sethgoldstein.me/vertical-mouse-vs-regular-mouse/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)I’ve been using a vertical mouse for more than a month and I love it. It’s helped with my carpal tunnel and a little with my trigger finger on the same hand. Today I went back to my Logi Master 3S and it felt so weird, but refreshing. I think… [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/vertical-mouse-vs-regular-mouse/) June 30, 2025 June 29, 2025 ### [Social Interaction FTW](https://sethgoldstein.me/social-interaction-ftw/) [Seth Goldstein](https://sethgoldstein.me/author/seth/)Remembering to step way from the computer when you WFH is tough, but needed. Just had a fun Zoom chat with some folks in a writers group I’m part of. Even though it’s Sunday. I’m glad I joined the call. An hour of social interaction was just want I needed. [Read More](https://sethgoldstein.me/social-interaction-ftw/) June 29, 2025