Daniel Plummer

@keepalongtermview.bsky.social

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Memphis. 📚🖼️🏋️‍♂️🎶 Local resiliency and community. Software, hardware, automation. Watching the four horsemen arrive in stunning Technicolor™ Personal account. Views don’t represent any organization.

Screenshot of a screenplay page from Interstellar (2014). Dialogue reads: BRAND: “I am. So listen to me when I tell you that love isn’t something we invented — it’s observable, powerful. Why shouldn’t it mean something?” COOPER: “It means social utility — child rearing, social bonding —” BRAND: “We love people who’ve died… where’s the social utility in that? Maybe it means more — something we can’t understand, yet. Maybe it’s some evidence, some artifact of higher dimensions that we can’t consciously perceive. I’m drawn across the universe to someone I haven’t seen for a decade, who I know is probably dead. Love is the one thing we’re capable of perceiving that transcends dimensions of time and space. Maybe we should trust that, even if we can’t yet understand it.”
Light from the setting sun bounces through the windows of the iconic 100 North Main building in downtown Memphis, the city's tallest skyscraper.
Porsche race car in white with Martini Racing stripes on dry grass. Its shape and styling resemble the vehicle mode that inspired the Generation One Transformers character Jazz.
Trixie from Toy Story, after whom the most recent, required-for-this-project build of Raspberry Pi OS, is named
Cover of Stone Soup by Heather Forest. Two travelers stand beside a large pot as they prepare soup.
Screenshot of Fathom Entertainment’s website release schedule. Listed are Spider-Man on Sept 26 and Oct 3, Spider-Man 2.1 on Sept 27 and Oct 4, and Spider-Man 3 on Sept 28 and Oct 5.
A screenshot of Focus Friend by Hank Green showing 163 socks
Ripening tomatoes on the vine.
Genesis chapter 1, one of any places where the Bible indicates that creatures do not have souls but are souls.
A Little Napoli tomato plant, one ripe tomato, hand for scale
Humorous image comparing a tornado watch to a tornado warning using cupcakes. On the left, labeled 'Cupcake Watch,' are separate ingredients like butter, flour, sugar, and eggs—everything needed to make a cupcake, but not yet combined. On the right, labeled 'Cupcake Warning,' is a fully baked and iced cupcake, symbolizing that the 'cupcake' is now real and present. The image is often shared online to help explain the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning in a lighthearted way. Shared in the context of an active tornado watch in Memphis, Tennessee.
Chart showing aggregate upfront cost in U.S. dollars on the x-axis and reduction in microplastic exposure on the y-axis. The graph illustrates that low-cost interventions provide over 50% of the total benefit, while higher spending yields diminishing returns. Based on data from Dr. Peter Attia's video.
Meme in the style of Facebook’s "Marked Safe" tool, reading "Marked Safe From Weekly Tornado Today" with a blue safety flag icon, parodying frequent severe weather alerts.
Poster featuring 8-bit Super Mario Bros. graphics of the classic level-end castle and clouds. Text reads: "Crosstown Concourse presents MAR10 DAY, Saturday, March 8, 1-3PM."
Yo-yo Ma with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra program.
18 pack of Orgain plant protein, creamy chocolate flavored
Meme image of Bernie Sanders in his signature parka, with text reading, "Memphis, I am once again asking you to let your faucets drip," humorously repurposing his famous appeal.
Photo of Val Kilmer as Iceman from Top Gun, standing in a locker room with his signature confident smirk. Used as a joke about his being the only ‘ICE’ (In Case of Emergency) contact on my phone.
Newspaper clipping-style image with the headline, "US Man Attempts to Deep-Fry Entire Thanksgiving Turkey in Kiddie Pool, Sparks Neighborhood Block Party." The story reads, "Boise, ID — A US man has taken the American love of deep-fried turkey to uncharted territory. Determined to feed his entire extended family and more, 34-year-old Brian “Big Fry” Daniels decided to deep-fry a 50-pound turkey in a kiddie pool filled with peanut oil in his backyard. Using a propane torch and several cases of beer as motivation, Daniels successfully heated the oil to a dangerously bubbling state. When asked about his method, Daniels explained, “The pool seemed like the most American option—bigger, better, and a potential fire hazard.” The oil, predictably, overflowed and sparked a small but manageable fire in the backyard. Rather than panic, the neighborhood rallied, turning the fiasco into an impromptu block party. Neighbors brought marshmallows to toast over the flames, while others showed up with sides and desserts to share. Though the turkey was charred beyond recognition, the camaraderie shone brightly. Daniels shrugged off criticism, stating, “Sure, the turkey’s toast, but this party’s a win for America.” Local authorities arrived on the scene but decided not to intervene, reportedly leaving with plates of sides and slices of pecan pie. Daniels is now crowdfunding for a second attempt next year, promising to “go bigger with a hot tub.” This wild tale brought to you by AI.
A movie house marquee listing the 40th Anniversary showing of The Goonies at 7pm
Image of a Goodreads 'My 2004 Books' list, showcasing 8 book covers: SuperBetter by Jane McGonigal, Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday, Commercial Real Estate for Beginners by Peter Harris, Secret Memphis by Holly Whitfield, The Right Words at the Right Time edited by Marlo Thomas, It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn, and The Monkey Mind Workout for Perfectionism by Jennifer Shannon. Self-help, history, real estate, and local interest.
A bright orange Gulf gas station sign from the 1980s, featuring the classic bold Gulf lettering in white with a blue outline. The vibrant orange backdrop and retro design evoke nostalgia for roadside Americana and the iconic branding of the era.
Marvin, the depressed android from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005), stands in a dimly lit hall with his oversized spherical head and drooping posture conveying his perpetual gloom. The scene captures Marvin’s trademark blend of melancholy and sarcasm, underscoring his iconic personality as voiced by Alan Rickman.
An image parodying Google search results, showcasing a humorous and absurd AI-generated summary. The mock search query reads, "Did you mean: what is Demi Moore's autobiography," but the AI "Overview" mistakenly describes Inside Out 2, a 2024 Pixar animated film, instead of Demi Moore's memoir Inside Out.
Achievement notice from Goodreads, "Hi Daniel, You've just finished Secret Memphis: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, Here are some ideas on what you can do next. Your rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
An image depicting a humorous combination of technology and BBQ culture: a computer server rack with a rack of barbecued ribs placed inside one of the slots, as if it were a piece of server equipment. The ribs are glazed with barbecue sauce, slightly charred, and steaming to give the impression of being freshly cooked. The server rack is set in a professional data center environment with blinking indicator lights on the other equipment. This playful image responds to Jeff Geerling's post, 'Does anyone make a single outlet 1U half-rack UPS? Or a little thin UPS that would fit in 1U of half-rack space?' and the follow-up prompt, 'Can you generate a photo of a rack of ribs in a computer server rack?'"
A photo of a cologne bottle on a black background with the words drogne cologne
Testimony from Hugh Jackman: "Dr. Peter Attia is my doctor and also my friend. He is a specialist in longevity and someone I trust with my life. What separates him from others is his pursuit of quality of life from all angles—physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual health. This incredible book is a call to action and a reminder to always participate and never be passive. It will arm you with the tools you need to live a long, meaningful, and fulfilling life."
Currently Reading Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia The Right Words at the Right Time by Marlo Thomas Secret Memphis: A Guide to the Weird, W… by Holly Whitfield It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited… by Mark Wolynn The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A … by Rashid Khalidi Boy's Life by Robert McCammon
The reverse side of the Sultana historical plaque, with the pedestrian bridge to Mud Island in the background. The bridge provides access to Mud Island, where I was married in 2008 😊 The monorail on the bridge has been closed since 2018, but hopefully the amphitheater work will help restore it
View of the Memphis amphitheater from the garden, where I saw Staind and Breaking Benjamin on August 25, 2006. Local organizations are spearheading initiatives to revitalize the venue to make it a centerpiece of the riverfront again.
Memphis’ Sultana historical plaque at River Garden framed by the skyline including the Raymond James Building, soon to be mixed use with 300 apartments.
Two scientists doing actual research.