Alex C
@avatrix.bsky.social
Principal data engineer, chocolatier, cyclist, yogi, dad, gamer. I also like puzzles. And hops. Boston-ish. He/him.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Preferred VPN providers these days?
November 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Preferred VPN providers these days?
Took longer to make than I planned (because I made two.. one GF), this apple crumb cake turned out lovely.
October 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Took longer to make than I planned (because I made two.. one GF), this apple crumb cake turned out lovely.
My wife is making g sauerkraut today. The first cabbage (of two) she pulled from the garden is over ten pounds!
October 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
My wife is making g sauerkraut today. The first cabbage (of two) she pulled from the garden is over ten pounds!
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If “AI” did the thing, organizations would be bragging about the outcomes instead of jawing endlessly about the tools.
October 17, 2025 at 2:07 AM
If “AI” did the thing, organizations would be bragging about the outcomes instead of jawing endlessly about the tools.
It has been 0 days since I was last h it by a car while riding my bike.
Got the license plate and phone number. Guy drove off before I could get insurance details. So filed a police report to be safe.
Scraped up and shaken. No obviously broken bones.
Got the license plate and phone number. Guy drove off before I could get insurance details. So filed a police report to be safe.
Scraped up and shaken. No obviously broken bones.
October 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It has been 0 days since I was last h it by a car while riding my bike.
Got the license plate and phone number. Guy drove off before I could get insurance details. So filed a police report to be safe.
Scraped up and shaken. No obviously broken bones.
Got the license plate and phone number. Guy drove off before I could get insurance details. So filed a police report to be safe.
Scraped up and shaken. No obviously broken bones.
Upgraded to Windows 11 because of the support deadline. Now keyboard doesn't work right. Dropped keys, stuck keys, major lag. This should be a solved problem!
October 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Upgraded to Windows 11 because of the support deadline. Now keyboard doesn't work right. Dropped keys, stuck keys, major lag. This should be a solved problem!
After having Minecraft available to them for years and showing little interest, the kids finally got hooked when a friend talked to them about it.
October 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
After having Minecraft available to them for years and showing little interest, the kids finally got hooked when a friend talked to them about it.
@stevepeters.bsky.social @elanlee.bsky.social I’m loving the Planet Money episodes with Elan!
October 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
@stevepeters.bsky.social @elanlee.bsky.social I’m loving the Planet Money episodes with Elan!
Going on staycation starting tonight. First real break since February! Mentally don’t feel like it’s about to start?
Plans are simple: belated birthday dinner date, catch up on chores, cook, bike, play video games.
Plans are simple: belated birthday dinner date, catch up on chores, cook, bike, play video games.
October 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Going on staycation starting tonight. First real break since February! Mentally don’t feel like it’s about to start?
Plans are simple: belated birthday dinner date, catch up on chores, cook, bike, play video games.
Plans are simple: belated birthday dinner date, catch up on chores, cook, bike, play video games.
Passed a film shoot for the Walking Dead (Dead City) in downtown Boston this morning. Weird to see “NYPD” cop cars and “We ❤️ Knicks” banners. Guess NYC wasn’t a good fit? 🤣
September 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Passed a film shoot for the Walking Dead (Dead City) in downtown Boston this morning. Weird to see “NYPD” cop cars and “We ❤️ Knicks” banners. Guess NYC wasn’t a good fit? 🤣
I'm starting work to formulate this year's chocolates. I'm undecided on the last piece--so have to do some experiments this weekend to try out the ideas!
September 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I'm starting work to formulate this year's chocolates. I'm undecided on the last piece--so have to do some experiments this weekend to try out the ideas!
Forgot my AirPod case at home. I use music to tune out background noise, going to be frustrating focusing today.
September 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Forgot my AirPod case at home. I use music to tune out background noise, going to be frustrating focusing today.
My children turn their nose up at cinnamon despite almost never having it.
This morning my wife snuck 10yo half of a snickerdoodle without telling her of the spice. She gobbled it down (“sneaky cookie” is extra tasty, obv.) and realized the cinnamon half way, paused, then decided she LOVED it.
This morning my wife snuck 10yo half of a snickerdoodle without telling her of the spice. She gobbled it down (“sneaky cookie” is extra tasty, obv.) and realized the cinnamon half way, paused, then decided she LOVED it.
September 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
My children turn their nose up at cinnamon despite almost never having it.
This morning my wife snuck 10yo half of a snickerdoodle without telling her of the spice. She gobbled it down (“sneaky cookie” is extra tasty, obv.) and realized the cinnamon half way, paused, then decided she LOVED it.
This morning my wife snuck 10yo half of a snickerdoodle without telling her of the spice. She gobbled it down (“sneaky cookie” is extra tasty, obv.) and realized the cinnamon half way, paused, then decided she LOVED it.
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Cancel Disney plus, get Dropout
September 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Cancel Disney plus, get Dropout
Cowards.
And cowardice doesn’t save you. It just makes the bullies more confident.
And cowardice doesn’t save you. It just makes the bullies more confident.
September 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Cowards.
And cowardice doesn’t save you. It just makes the bullies more confident.
And cowardice doesn’t save you. It just makes the bullies more confident.
This past weekend we did a backyard movie screening of KPop Demonhunters. The girls invited a bunch of friends. Hearing them all start singing along was absolutely joyous every time.
September 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This past weekend we did a backyard movie screening of KPop Demonhunters. The girls invited a bunch of friends. Hearing them all start singing along was absolutely joyous every time.
@lenorepalladino.bsky.social had a fun surprise hearing you on yesterday’s Marketplace!
September 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
@lenorepalladino.bsky.social had a fun surprise hearing you on yesterday’s Marketplace!
In queue for World Cup 2026 tickets. Hosting games right in Boston is an opportunity that’s pretty convenient…
September 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In queue for World Cup 2026 tickets. Hosting games right in Boston is an opportunity that’s pretty convenient…
10 year old has started writing her first fanfic with a classmate, and she's hyper-focused on the project. Doing my best to enable her creative writing exploration.
September 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
10 year old has started writing her first fanfic with a classmate, and she's hyper-focused on the project. Doing my best to enable her creative writing exploration.
Honestly I’m boggled when other parents talk about having time to regularly watch tv or movies or play games in a nightly basis. Most nights after getting my kids to bed, I’m doing chores/preparing for the next day/etc..
Finding time to relax with media is hit and miss.
Finding time to relax with media is hit and miss.
September 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Honestly I’m boggled when other parents talk about having time to regularly watch tv or movies or play games in a nightly basis. Most nights after getting my kids to bed, I’m doing chores/preparing for the next day/etc..
Finding time to relax with media is hit and miss.
Finding time to relax with media is hit and miss.
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I enjoyed this. And what an infectious laugh. ❤️
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
September 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I enjoyed this. And what an infectious laugh. ❤️
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
I just saw this new movie my kids showed me. KPop Demon Hunters?
It’s pretty good y’all. I think it’s going to be a hit.
It’s pretty good y’all. I think it’s going to be a hit.
August 29, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I just saw this new movie my kids showed me. KPop Demon Hunters?
It’s pretty good y’all. I think it’s going to be a hit.
It’s pretty good y’all. I think it’s going to be a hit.
I finished! Beat my goal time of 1:50 (got 1:44:11), and biked at 20.8mph (seriously, rode the hardest I’ve ever done in my life). And… won third place for my division!
August 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I finished! Beat my goal time of 1:50 (got 1:44:11), and biked at 20.8mph (seriously, rode the hardest I’ve ever done in my life). And… won third place for my division!
Triathlon day. Perfect weather. Tired from anxious night of sleep, but excited. Lots of energy here.
One of my close friends since 6th grade signed up to join me! (He’s done a 70.3 Ironman before)
One of my close friends since 6th grade signed up to join me! (He’s done a 70.3 Ironman before)
August 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Triathlon day. Perfect weather. Tired from anxious night of sleep, but excited. Lots of energy here.
One of my close friends since 6th grade signed up to join me! (He’s done a 70.3 Ironman before)
One of my close friends since 6th grade signed up to join me! (He’s done a 70.3 Ironman before)