More #leguminati content: Regent Market Co-op in #MadisonWI has fancy heirloom beans in stock right now. I got Tiger Eye and Jacob's Cattle, both from New Traditions in Hillsboro, Wisconsin
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DMVs get demonized a lot as poster children for an inefficient, uncaring government bureaucracy, but I have to say that my last two visits to the DMV here in Madison have been really good. Today, I went there without an appointment to get a Real ID compliant driver's license, and despite the crush of people who waited to the last minute to get one (like me), I was in and out of there in about 30 minutes.
When an erstwhile software developer attends a protest...
(Please no comments on the typography...I know a proper coding typeface should be monospace, especially for Python, but if I may channel Fermat, the sign was a bit too narrow...)
Storms have so far stayed to the North and West of us here in Madison, though the Eau Claire area has been impacted by several tornadoes. Right now, it's just hot, muggy, and gross (for April).
TFW when storm chasers are migrating to your neck of the woods!
This week I plan to go to the Madison May Day protest. I have a good idea for a protest sign...stay tuned. :)
If you're in the Madison area, join me and others who oppose the Trump administration and its attacks on workers, immigrants, higher education, science, the economy...!
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One of the reasons I picked the city I live in: no billboards in the downtown core.
Its rather nice.
The Madison Public Library made a tool to estimate the value you get out of your public library: https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/about/value
I guess it's specific to the Madison library, but I think the estimate is good for any US-based public library.
For my own usage, it tells me that for every tax dollar I pay that goes to the library, I get $10.63 in value. What a deal!
(Coincidentally, my family does a monthly donation to the Friends of the Verona Public Library fund...of $10!)
www.madisonpubliclibrary.orgLibrary Value Calculator | Madison Public LibraryWhat is your library worth to you? We know you value the services and resources provided by your public library, but just how much are those services worth? How much would you pay out-of-pocket if the library didn't exist, or if these services and resources weren't available at no cost?
If you don't have plans for the weekend in #MadisonWI: This is going to be great! https://www.wortfm.org/the-freedom-of-biking-with-artist-julia-bourdet/ April 27, 11 am at the Arboretum
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And here's the segment. As per usual, I look freakishly tall when standing next to other people... https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/04/17/just-time-spring-new-bike-path-opens-madisons-east-side/ #FediBikes #MadisonWI
WMTV15 News · Just in time for spring! New bike path opens on Madison’s east side
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We convinced the reporter to do a live segment while biking herself! She took a BCycle down the ramp of the Autumn Ridge overpass #FediBikes #MadisonWI
New coffee shop across the street is opening today. Step 1: Add to #OpenStreetMap https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/835544967
Step 2: Walk over and get coffee!
#MadisonWI
OpenStreetMapNode: Cafe Domestique-West (835544967)OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
It’s been a wonderful first half-day in #MadisonWI. We got to check out some of the old stomping grounds from our time in graduate school 25 years ago, especially State Street and the Capitol Square. We spent some time at the #Wisconsin #IceCube Particle #Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) and met with colleagues of ours there. It’s good to be in our academic home, where we first met.
I am excited for @jodi’s #colloquium in the #Physics Department tomorrow afternoon!
#MadisonWI folks, take a few seconds to estimate how many people in Dane County experienced food insecurity (not having enough food to eat) in 2024... now read the new PHMDC report about it to see how close you got: https://publichealthmdc.com/blog/2025-04-02/hunger-close-to-home-tackling-food-insecurity-in-dane-county
Public Health Madison & Dane County · Hunger Close To Home: Tackling Food Insecurity In Dane County1 in 10 households in Dane County struggles to put food on the table. Learn about the local efforts rising to meet the growing need in our community.
First #RUSA #RandonneursUSA permanent ride yesterday. Only 105 km for the route, but a) with tons of climbing and b) 10 kilometers to get to the start. It's good to be back on the bike.
#Cyling #FediBikes #BikeTooter #MadisonWI #Wisconsin
#Cyling #FediBikes #BikeTooter #MadisonWI #Wisconsin
Yellow smiley bird at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, #madisonwi
Daughter and husband use their membership a lot!
Join the Madison Python meetup group for our April meetup this Thursday! We're gathering at Blue Moon Bar & Grill on University Ave. No speakers or slides this month. Just friendly conversation. Whether you're an experienced software developer, someone interested to learn about the field, or just looking to meet new people, please join us!
https://madpy.com/meetups/2025/4/10/20250410-madpy-social-blue-moon-bar-and-grill/
madpy.comMadPy Social: Blue Moon Bar & Grill, Thu, Apr 10 @ 6:30 PM | MadPyJoin your local python community at Blue Moon Bar & Grill. Blue Moon serves classic pub fare like burgers and sandwiches, as well as a variety of beverages (including NA options)
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I didn't have room for tags in that but please share: #madison #madisonwi #sax #saophone #altosax #vintagesax
I'm not looking to sell these guys - especially if a teacher who could put them in the hands of students who could make use of them.
(wouldn't turn down any re-homing fee offered of course).
Hand made 1950's - mid 60's altos by Beaugnier in Paris (made across the street from Selmer, sometimes by the same guys).
I just can't do alto :-/.