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Geriatric Millennial • On the Spectrum • Atheist • Southern • Queer • Geek • Inked • Opinionated • Lifts heavy things • #DriveElectric

Screenshot of a Home Assistant dashboard on a smartphone showing home EV charging and solar energy statistics. The "EV Energy Consumption" section reports 18.36 kWh ($2.14) used today, 48.07 kWh ($5.61) this week, 514.42 kWh ($59.99) this month, and 5,333.0 kWh ($621.88) this year. A note states that out-of-pocket, grid-sourced EV charging has cost $306.19. Below are a gauge showing EVSE active power at 0.0 kW and a summary card listing energy totals for today, week, month, and year. The "Solar Production" section reports approximately $315.69 worth of electricity generated, with a gauge indicating current solar production of 3.27 kW and summary values including 10.9 kWh today, 34.9 kWh this week, 320.5 kWh this month, and 2,707.2 kWh this year.
An orange fiat 500 with a front europlate that reads c'est la vie.
Side-by-side screenshots from the comma connect mobile app comparing two Comma devices. The left panel shows the older device, "SYN3RGY," marked offline with 38,418 miles, 3,313 drives, and 1,255 hours, and no recent routes displayed. The right panel shows the new "comma four" online with a green battery status reading 12.2 V, 3 miles, 1 drive, and a recent 19-minute, 2.6-mile trip in Raleigh, North Carolina, with route snapshots displayed along the bottom.
An orange fiat 500e sitting on jack stands getting new tires.
A photograph of a car rear view mirror with an orange fiat very close in view (it is being towed)
A 2019 Audi etron charging at an IONNA station pulling a fiat 500e on a car dolly
An Audi MMI screen saying the AC is broken
A green highway sign that says welcome to sweet home alabama along interstate 20
A sunburned Mohawk explains charging at an ionna somewhere in the Atlanta metro area with a destination of Dallas for a towing adventure of epic proportions?
Ionna charger screen showing a 20¢/kWh promotion price for July 2-5 travel in honor of America's 250th birthday.
A 2013 smart fortwo electric drive cabriolet pulling a small utility trailer with a washing machine loaded in it.
Screenshot of a media player app displaying the 2006 horror anthology film When Darkness Falls. The background image shows a shirtless young man standing tensely inside a dimly lit house, looking over his shoulder as if startled by something off-screen. Promotional text across the image reads "Edge of Your Seat Chills." The movie poster in the lower-left corner features the same shirtless man above three other characters with the title When Darkness Falls. Film details show a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes, an Unrated classification, and a 5.0-star user rating. Technical information lists 480p H.264 video, English Dolby Digital stereo audio, and English DVD subtitles. The synopsis describes two supernatural horror stories involving restless dead: one follows four friends trapped in a mountain cabin near a cemetery by an unseen force, while the other centers on a man whose murdered brother returns from the dead. Despite appearing in an LGBTQ film collection, the on-screen description does not mention any LGBTQ themes or characters.
Screenshot of a media player app displaying the 2011 LGBTQ romantic comedy What Happens Next. The background image shows two men sitting close together across a candlelit dining table, smiling and holding each other's faces in an intimate moment. Wine bottles, glasses, and lit candles create a warm dinner setting. The movie poster in the lower-left corner features illustrated versions of the three main characters with the title What Happens Next. Film details shown include the title, year (2011), runtime (1 hour 40 minutes), a "Not Rated" classification, and a 4.7-star user rating. Technical information lists 480p H.264 video, English Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, and English DVD subtitles. The synopsis describes wealthy retiree Paul Greco, whose sister tries to set him up with a woman while he instead develops a close relationship with Andy, a charming gay man he meets at a dog park. The film is an LGBTQ romantic comedy about unexpected love, friendship, and challenging assumptions about sexuality and relationships.
Screenshot of a media player app displaying the 2003 LGBTQ comedy The Wedding Video. The background image shows a wedding party posing for a group photo outdoors, with the bride and groom at the center, flanked by attendants and two children in formal attire. The movie poster in the lower-left corner features an ensemble cast beneath the title The Wedding Video in large pink lettering. Film details shown include the title, year (2003), runtime (1 hour 24 minutes), a “Not Rated” classification, and a 3.0-star user rating. Technical information lists 480p H.264 video and English Dolby Digital stereo audio. The tagline reads, “Reality Bites Back.” The synopsis describes a satirical mockumentary that follows a chaotic wedding while poking fun at reality television conventions. The film was created by former The Real World cast member Norman Korpi and centers on LGBTQ characters and relationships, blending queer humor with an ensemble comedy about love, friendship, and family.
Screenshot of a media player app displaying the 2006 film A Very Serious Person. The background image shows a red-haired teenage boy lying on his bed in a warmly lit bedroom, reading from an open notebook with headphones resting around his neck. The room is decorated with colorful bedding, posters, and a wooden dresser in the background. The movie poster in the lower-left corner features the boy seated between an older woman and a man in a wide-brimmed hat. Film details shown include the title, year (2006), runtime (1 hour 36 minutes), a “Not Rated” classification, and a 5.5-star user rating. Technical information lists 480p H.264 video, English Dolby Digital stereo audio, and English DVD subtitles. The synopsis follows Jan, a Danish male nurse who becomes the caregiver for a terminally ill woman while serving as an unexpected mentor to her thirteen-year-old grandson, Gil, helping him navigate grief, growing up, and the changes that lie ahead.
Screenshot of a media player app displaying the 2008 film Twisted Romance. The background image shows three men standing outdoors in front of leafless vines and trees. A young man in a gray turtleneck sweater stands in the center facing the camera, flanked by a younger man in a blue jacket and an older man with long gray hair wearing a black leather jacket. The movie poster in the lower-left corner features two hands touching, with the title Twisted Romance above them. Film details shown include the title, year (2008), runtime (1 hour 45 minutes), an unrated classification, and a 5.3-star user rating. Technical information lists 480p H.264 video and English Dolby Digital stereo audio. The synopsis follows Roberto, a young man from Buenos Aires who begins a relationship with an older man named Raúl. As the relationship develops, Raúl's increasingly controlling and abusive behavior forces Roberto to confront the darker side of romance. Additional metadata identifies the film as a drama and romance.
Screenshot of a media player app displaying the 2008 film Theft. The background image and movie poster feature two smiling young men standing close together, suggesting a romantic connection. The poster prominently displays the title Theft in large green letters. Film details shown include the title, year (2008), runtime (1 hour 33 minutes), a “Not Rated” classification, and a 4.1-star user rating. Technical information lists 480p H.264 video and English Dolby Digital stereo audio. The synopsis describes Guy Simms, a janitor at a gay cabaret, who becomes the prime suspect when a local evangelical church burns down. To clear his name, he must confront his fear of authority and challenge the prejudices of his conservative small-town community. Additional metadata identifies the film as a comedy-romance.
Screenshot of a media player app displaying the 2003 film Summer Thunder. The background image is dominated by the movie’s promotional artwork, featuring the title in large white letters on a green sign-like banner against a blue sky with clouds. The movie poster in the lower-left corner shows two men sitting side by side outdoors, one holding a black briefcase, with the tagline “What happens when your future goes down the drain?” Film details shown include the title, year (2003), runtime (1 hour 21 minutes), a “Not Rated” classification, and a 2.0-star user rating. Technical information lists 480p H.264 video and English Dolby Digital stereo audio. The synopsis describes Billy Lee Tucker, who suffers a traumatic childhood accident and later grows up to become a gay adult film performer in New York City. Additional metadata identifies the film as a drama-comedy directed by Spencer Schilly.
Screenshot of a media player app displaying the 2004 German film Summer Storm (Sommersturm). The background image shows two teenage boys lying face-to-face on separate mattresses in a crowded room, gazing at each other with a mix of curiosity and tension. The movie poster in the lower-left corner features a rowing team and a lone figure leaping into a lake, emphasizing the film's summer camp setting. Film details shown include the title, original German title, year (2004), runtime (1 hour 34 minutes), an R rating, a 6.8-star user rating, and a positive critic score indicator. Technical information lists 480p H.264 video and German Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio. The tagline reads, “Life happens without warning.” The synopsis follows longtime friends and competitive rowers Tobi and Achim as they attend a summer rowing camp. When a gay rowing team from Berlin arrives, Tobi begins to question his feelings and identity, creating tension within his friendship and setting the stage for an emotional coming-of-age story.
Screenshot of a mobile solar-energy monitoring app dashboard titled “Solar Production.” A summary at the top states “Approximately $266.28 in electricity.” Two gauge-style meters compare current solar output: “Shelly Solar Production” shows 0.72 kW, while “Envoy Solar Production” shows 1.1 kW. A third gauge indicates that 50% of total EV charging has been supplied by solar energy. A statistics panel lists energy production totals of 9.1 kWh today, 25.1 kWh this week, 353.6 kWh this month, 2,283.5 kWh this year, and 43.6 MWh lifetime. Additional Shelly-tracked metrics below show 320.2 kWh tracked production, 9.53 kWh for the day, 25.6 kWh for the week, and 307.53 kWh for the month. The screenshot was taken at 5:18 PM with the temperature displayed as 81°F.
Screenshot of a media player app displaying the 2004 French film Stupid Boy (Garçon stupide). The background image shows a close-up of a young man peering from behind a tree, his expression thoughtful and uncertain. The movie poster in the lower-left corner features a shirtless young man standing in front of a brightly lit Ferris wheel at night. Film details shown include the title, original French title, year (2004), runtime (1 hour 37 minutes), an unrated classification, a 5.4-star user rating, and a positive critic score indicator. Technical information lists 480p H.264 video, French Dolby Digital stereo audio, and English DVD subtitles. The synopsis describes a coming-of-age story about a young man struggling to understand his identity and make sense of his choices. Tags include coming out, sexuality, male prostitution, homoeroticism, LGBTQ themes, and mental health concerns.