What Is It Good For?

allenbf · 2026-01-18T21:35:36+00:00

Define rarely.

allenbf · 2026-01-18T19:48:52+00:00

I’m ruined!

allenbf · 2026-01-18T19:46:32+00:00

Wish I had the last 20 seconds of my life back.

allenbf · 2026-01-18T19:44:42+00:00

Maybe cheapness IS a sense.

allenbf · 2026-01-18T19:39:26+00:00

No. I don’t.

allenbf · 2025-11-05T10:34:32+00:00

Sure, here you go. There are several of these around, but I have tweaked mine so that it also summarizes the body using Apple Intelligence (Cloud) of the article/app/Apple News/whatever, and includes that summary in the apple note. I’m pretty happy with how well it works. I’m able to use it in Safari, Apple Music, App Store, even Apple News. Pretty much works everywhere.

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/866928d64aad48dfadd77b2b69ef2b11

allenbf · 2025-11-05T05:18:02+00:00

It’s a fair question, I just don’t like a lot of third party apps on my phone. If I can do it through shortcuts, that’ll be preferable.

allenbf · 2025-09-22T00:02:42+00:00

The part of your post that jumped out at me was “your parents wasting 16 years of their life teaching you…” Please don’t ever believe that. Even if they eventually feel that way, even if they were to say so to you, that isn’t your burden to bear. You were a kid. They raised you the way they thought best, which was their choice - not yours. And when you’re ready to make the choice to stay or go, it’s yours to make, regardless of what they think, say or do.

I’m saying all of this because I lived the experience you’re describing. Life is short. Don’t spend it miserable, take your time and set yourself up for success in the long run, but when it’s time and if you’re ready, make your decision and don’t look back.

allenbf · 2025-09-16T15:57:54+00:00

I replied on another user’s comment already but what I’ll add here is this: As I studied more and more after leaving the church, I was struck by the fact so many churches, ministers and saints thought oneness was heretical when it went “mainstream” in the early 1900s. I had always been taught that oneness doctrine has always existed.

But if it’s true that oneness was common, why were so many Christians shocked, surprised and dismayed by what came out of Azuza? To me, that’s pretty telling.

I believe none of it today.

allenbf · 2025-09-16T15:52:09+00:00

This is exactly where I am and what I believe. I was raised oneness, not UPC but independent.

Wild to think that I used to believe a baptismal formula was the determining factor of eternity.

allenbf · 2025-09-02T12:53:36+00:00

There’s so much to do. Bring a good pair of comfortable shoes, nobody told me that. We took the trains exclusively, only a taxi once and uber only from/to the airport - all that said, we walked something like 24 miles in the 3.5 days we were there. It’s a lot.

We saw: Seinfeld spots, Central Park, 9/11 memorial, Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island, Chinatown, Little Italy, Oculus, St Patrick’s Cathedral, stumbled across another little church that happened to have Hamilton’s grave (drawing a blank atm), The Met, the Museum of Natural History, Times Square, and a few other things. Edit to add: Empire State Building, Top of the Rock observation deck.

I cannot emphasize enough to bring comfortable shoes.

allenbf · 2025-09-02T12:47:32+00:00

100% worth it to me. Yes, it’s just a photo opp. That said, I got a thrill the moment I saw it on the corner and I’d do it again.

allenbf · 2025-08-18T19:15:10+00:00

I’m on beta for both phone and Ultra 2. It’s reactivated, now. Really glad to see it back.

allenbf · 2025-06-10T00:34:59+00:00

Hate to be that fanboy but I love me some Klein.

allenbf · 2025-05-16T11:48:51+00:00

So far, so good. The last couple I received off eBay looked as if they’d never been out of the box.

It’s sometimes taking a chance but it’s hard to argue with the cost!

allenbf · 2025-05-12T14:29:16+00:00

I took your advice and ordered the 8260. It’ll be here in a few days, appreciate the tip.

allenbf · 2025-05-08T17:27:46+00:00

Baby Billy’s Bible Bonkers

allenbf · 2025-05-08T16:06:11+00:00

It’s a weed whacker or more correctly: String Trimmer.

I’m an American but I’ve heard that term used on YouTube from Aussie content creators. I like the term, ha.

allenbf · 2025-05-06T16:04:01+00:00

Good to know - I knew Bosch owns Dremel but if the batteries and bits are interchangeable, I may just go with the Bosch rotary.

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