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Collecting Postcards from all 50 States in the USA – Rohit Farmer

Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · May 3

Collecting Postcards from all 50 States in the USA

#blogpost #writing #blogging #postcard #postcardexchange
#PostCardSwap #collection #hobby

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Collecting and sharing postcards from all 50 U.S. states, sent by kind strangers across the country.

Rohit Farmer - What I’ve Come to Appreciate About Life in the USA

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Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @swatantra.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · Apr 9

What I’ve Come to Appreciate About Life in the USA

A personal reflection on the everyday comforts and public resources in the U.S. that make life unexpectedly fulfilling.

#usa #blogging #writing #blog

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A personal reflection on the everyday comforts and public resources in the U.S. that make life unexpectedly fulfilling.

Why I’m Saying No to Smartwatches – Rohit Farmer

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Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Apr 4

Why I’m Saying No to Smartwatches

A reflection on how smartwatches breed distraction, invade privacy, and forsake the timeless elegance of a simple, traditional watch.

#watch #WristCheck #casio #swatch #Smartwatch

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A reflection on how smartwatches breed distraction, invade privacy, and forsake the timeless elegance of a simple, traditional watch.

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Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Apr 1

Today marks my 6th anniversary of working at the NIH. I had the privilege of working with some of the most incredible people in the world. I thank everyone at CHI and HIS for the fantastic journey so far, and despite the present uncertainty, I hope for a great future in scientific research.

JXTX + GBCC 2025 Scholarships

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Mike Schatz @mikeschatz.bsky.social · Mar 26

Scholarships are available for the Galaxy and Bioconductor Community Conference on June 23-26 at CSHL through the JXTX Foundation. Apply today! jxtxfoundation.org/news/2025-2-...

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Mike Schatz @mikeschatz.bsky.social · Mar 7

“We are here to ensure our government stands up for science!” - Bill Nye the Science Guy. @standupforscience.bsky.social

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Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Jan 2

Goals 2025

A reflection on past goals and a plan for sustainable progress in writing, fitness, and outdoor adventures.

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#2025goals #goals #newyear #blogpost #blog #writing #personalBlog #blogger

Goals 2025 – Rohit Farmer

A reflection on past goals and a plan for sustainable progress in writing, fitness, and outdoor adventures.

Default Apps 2024 – Rohit Farmer

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Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Dec 31

Under the unspoken peer pressure, here is my "Default Apps 2024."

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#defaultapps #2024 #blog #blogger #yearend

A list of default apps from 2024

Free Overnight Camping, Day Use, and Parking at Swains Lock (Lock 21) on C&O Canal, Maryland

Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Dec 31

Free Overnight Camping, Day Use, and Parking at Swains Lock (Lock 21) on C&O Canal, Maryland

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YouTube video by Outdoorsy Indians

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Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Dec 24

I wish you all a Merry #Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year!

Luke 2:10-11 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

#Jesus

Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Dec 22

Great photos, Saeed, and I liked the stories behind them.

The Breachies 2024: The Worst, Weirdest, Most Impactful Data Breaches of the Year

Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Dec 21

The Breachies 2024: The Worst, Weirdest, Most Impactful Data Breaches of the Year

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Every year, countless emails hit our inboxes telling us that our personal information was accessed, shared, or stolen in a data breach. In many cases, there is little we can do. Most of us can assume ...

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Tech and Tools of 2024: My Gear, Software, and Workflow Updates – Rohit Farmer

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Happy Jack @happycraycray.bsky.social · Dec 19

Oh hell naw. First, I wouldn't be up there to begin with. Second, I would have probably crashed once it landed in my foot.

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Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Dec 19

Tech and Tools of 2024: My Gear, Software, and Workflow Updates

A review of the #gadgets, #software, and #workflows that enhanced my daily life and adventures in 2024.

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#blogpost #blog #review #tech #writing #gear #gopro #casio

A review of the gadgets, software, and workflows that enhanced my daily life and adventures in 2024.

Legacy Mortality and the Unseen Cost of Wealth – Rohit Farmer

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Happy Jack @happycraycray.bsky.social · Dec 12

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Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Dec 12

"Legacy Mortality and the Unseen Cost of Wealth"

Exploring the complex relationship between wealth, mortality, legacy, and the societal resentment that shapes how we are remembered.

#blogpost #blogging #writing #philosophy

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Exploring the complex relationship between wealth, mortality, legacy, and the societal resentment that shapes how we are remembered.

Rohit Farmer - Generative AI and Me: Rediscovering the Value of Personal Experiences in Writing

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Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Dec 10

Generative AI and Me: Rediscovering the Value of Personal Experiences in Writing

#blog #generativeAI #AI #LLM #ChatGPT #philosophy #blogging #writer #creative #experience #life #machinelearning #deeplearning #artificialintelligence #blogger #quarto

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AI tools free writers to focus on sharing personal stories and unique perspectives.

Rohit Farmer - Generative AI and Me: Rediscovering the Value of Personal Experiences in Writing

Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Dec 10

Generative AI and Me: Rediscovering the Value of Personal Experiences in Writing

#blog #generativeAI #AI #LLM #ChatGPT #philosophy #blogging #writer #creative #experience #life #machinelearning #deeplearning #artificialintelligence #blogger #quarto

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AI tools free writers to focus on sharing personal stories and unique perspectives.

Rohit Farmer - Rainbow Cake and Harris Teeter

Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Dec 6

Rainbow Cake and Harris Teeter

#blogpost #blogging #quarto #rainbow #happy #Happiness #Birthday #cake

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How a Cake Decorator Turned a Rocky Start Into a Rainbow Delight.

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Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @swatantra.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · Dec 5

I tried my daughter's hoverboard today and fell hard with my phone in my butt pocket. Both my butt and phone are safe. If anything shattered was my confidence. It seems 40 yo and the hoverboard don't go well together.

Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Dec 4

Sometimes you just do things for fun. They don't need to have some profound meaning.

Rohit Farmer, Ph.D. @rohitfarmer.com · Dec 3

As outdoorsy as I am. I am not built for cold weather.