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▒░ Media Updates
░ Currently Watching:
* The X-Files
░ Recently Enjoyed:
* Twin Peaks
* Lost
* Wild at Heart
* Wild at Heart
░ Currently Reading:
* Lynch on Lynch
░ Recently Enjoyed:
* Room to Dream: A Life - David Lynch , Kristine McKenna.
* Christiane F. - Mein zweites Leben (English: Christiane F.: The Autobiography),
* Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo (English: Christiane F.),
* Marie Antoinette: Bildnis eines mittleren Charakters - Stefan Zweig (English: Marie Antoinette: Portrait of a Mediocre Character)
░ Wants to Read:
* One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness: Simple Answers to the Big Questions in Life - Dr. Tony Nader
* Durch Mauern gehen: Autobiografie - Marina Abramović (English: Walk Through Walls: A Memoir)
* Rip it Up and Start Again. Post-punk 1978-1984 - Simon Reynolds
Goodreads:
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▒░ Website Updates
░ Current:
* Backlog! Due to the aforementioned computer hardware issues, a backlog of photos from 2024 still remains, requiring culling and post-processing. Progress is slow but steady.
░ Previous:
* Many 2024 photos organized and uploaded. New photos added monthly.
* Several 2023 photos organized and uploaded. More coming soon!
* Expect a mix of new and previously shared images to be added.
* Expect a mix of new and previously shared images to be added.
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▒░ Personal Updates
░ Current:
* Knee situation remains unchanged. 😟🦵(see below for more info)
░ Previous:
🦵Significant knee issues: severe chondromalacia¹ and an ACL rupture². The next step is to visit a specialist clinic for an evaluative arthroscopy³ to determine/perform the best course of action/potential treatment. (this step is however proving to be very difficult due to logistical problems, including the significant distance requiring lengthy train travel with a challenging knee condition and the expectation of limited mobility post-treatment.)
* Computer is back in action! 🖥️✨
A more comprehensive repair than initially anticipated was necessary—which also included modernizing hardware components and performing a clean OS install in order to meet the high demands of current image editing software. The new system now performs excellently and, hopefully, will support computering for many years to come. Regular engagement on social media channels has gradually resumed, though a backlog of photos still requires culling and post-processing, which is slowly progressing.
A more comprehensive repair than initially anticipated was necessary—which also included modernizing hardware components and performing a clean OS install in order to meet the high demands of current image editing software. The new system now performs excellently and, hopefully, will support computering for many years to come. Regular engagement on social media channels has gradually resumed, though a backlog of photos still requires culling and post-processing, which is slowly progressing.
* Main computer had hardware issues (PSU failure 💥) which prevented photo processing & uploads.
░ Notes/Clarifications:
1) Chondromalacia III & IV:
— Refers to the degeneration of the cartilage beneath the kneecap. In severe cases (grade III–IV), this condition can involve significant thinning, with grade IV representing complete cartilage loss (i.e., a hole in the cartilage) and exposure of the underlying bone. This results in pain and reduced mobility. Specific treatment is usually determined based on arthroscopic findings.
— Refers to the degeneration of the cartilage beneath the kneecap. In severe cases (grade III–IV), this condition can involve significant thinning, with grade IV representing complete cartilage loss (i.e., a hole in the cartilage) and exposure of the underlying bone. This results in pain and reduced mobility. Specific treatment is usually determined based on arthroscopic findings.
2) ACL Rupture:
— Indicates a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament, a critical stabilizer of the knee. ACL reconstruction is commonly performed to restore knee stability and function.
— Indicates a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament, a critical stabilizer of the knee. ACL reconstruction is commonly performed to restore knee stability and function.
3) Arthroscopy:
— A minimally invasive procedure that allows the surgeon to inspect the interior of the knee joint with a small camera. This evaluation helps in precisely determining the extent of cartilage damage and other internal issues, guiding the decision on the most appropriate treatment.
— A minimally invasive procedure that allows the surgeon to inspect the interior of the knee joint with a small camera. This evaluation helps in precisely determining the extent of cartilage damage and other internal issues, guiding the decision on the most appropriate treatment.
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Website project began: July 23, 2024