Timchi Thoughts

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Improving my helper script.

It's really nice being able to write and build your own custom tools to help you out. I updated my little helper script to be able to write posts in other dates other than today, and add the title in the cli prompt if wanted. I'm writing this post for …

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Failure

I've totally failed the write a post challenge. Not too much has gone on. Most of my time has been spent either working, playing guild wars, or reading. It's been a quiet time.

Thankfully playing guild wars has really helped me in a work setting, allowing me to better conceptualize …

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Godot, VR, tiny shooting gallery.

I found this video on Mastodon, demonstrating a basic VR test game, so I decided to make it myself, and post some of my thoughts.

The good.

The framework is super easy to work with, and has a lot of batteries included to making a VR game. I didn't have …

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TV Review - Lockwood & Co.

Overall, I really liked this show, it was fun, it was exciting, and I looked forward to watching as many as time permitted each day. I'm sad that there were only 8 Episodes.

The Good

The actors meshed well together, the story flowed between episodes. I originally expected it to …

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Wholesale

I've been trying to expand my Cat toy business into wholesale. It's been a challenge, but I'm hoping that the rewards will be worth it. I'd much rather do large, bulk orders to a company than managing the endless stream (and issues) of customers. Less, but bigger baskets.

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Life continues on.

While being vague, the events of the past few weeks have really rocked me. It's been hard to focus and be productive, and I've spent way too much time on the couch consuming TikTok to try and distract me.

New year, new me though. And I'm going to spend it …

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Definitely had some life changes. Need to focus on completing more small projects.

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Payment, cost of living, and fairness.

A lot of this has been inspired by Madeline Pendleton. It's really helpful having a working example of a more equitable work structure.

The basics

A few key guiding principles:

  • Everyone gets equal pay.
  • Business decisions are voted on democratically.
  • Unlimited sick/vacation time.
  • Full-time is 7 hours, 4 days …

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Benefits of a franchised manufacturing system.

I've been thinking of the strength and weaknesses of having a Pizza Hut model of small, associated manufacturing shops.

Pros

  • Fast and agile
  • Many items have small fixes
  • Builds community
  • Resilience, shops in the next town over can help with overflow.
  • Hub for teaching

Cons

  • Larger items are impractical
  • Some …

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Making Bearsif Industries into a manufacturing hub.

The idea.

A franchisable repair/manufacturing hub. Like a pizza chain, but able to build a large variety of items, or outsource to other franchises.

What the hubs are to provide.

  • Local, walk-in location.
  • Repair services.
  • Custom manufacturing.

Local, walk-in location.

Allows people to come in, talk to a knowledgeable …

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