“Sunlight has to travel 93 million miles to reach the Earth, but none of those miles go through the Strait of Hormuz,” says @billmckibben.bsky.social. “That makes it a very appealing alternative, especially now that it’s cheaper than burning coal and gas and oil.”

The price of unleaded gas where I live broached $4 for the first time EVER this week.

C'mon patriotic Americans! Are we going to let the French beat us????

This Is Just To Say I have turned off the AI features that were in the update and which you were probably hoping to monetize Fuck you they were stupid so unnecessary and so annoying

I figured this out in my own work about six months ago and it opened up partnerships with basic needs nonprofits in my community. It was getting pretty exciting, but then my grant funding ran out... But my experience definitely supports this approach.

Some #FoundPhotos #WisconsinHistory #GreenBay

We lived next door to Ginny for 8 years, talked to her many times. But it was only when she died (2013) that we learned that she'd been a NYC fashion model, one of the first admin hires at the UN, had flown solo across the Atlantic, & been woman of the year at the Pentagon.

Here's a #FoundPhoto for Sunday evening. This gent and his (presumably) grandchild had their photo taken in 1919. I was taken with it because you don't often see casual photography of this quality around. Picked it up in an antique mall! The context of the photo suggests this is in Green Bay, Wisc.

What do they even do at the State Department these days?

Excited! I have spent the past two years in these particular trenches. Zeroing out GHG emissions will not be possible without the state government having better tools at hand. I'm skeptical this will go anywhere in the short term, but after November? I am hopeful. #Wisconsin #CleanEnergy

I have a father and mother in law in Iran. I have a sister in law. A niece. She's 14. She likes silly pink headbands and purses and dresses, just like kids her age all over the world. There are 93 million people like her in Iran. People who do all the normal mundane life things as the rest of us.

I’m thinking about all of the Iranians I’ve known and how they’ve all been such lovely people. When I lived in NYC, I had two Iranian roommates. It was so much fun hanging out with them and their families, friends from college, etc. I can’t even come up with language for how much I deplore this.

Just back from voting for #ChrisTaylor here in Wisconsin. This is the last day for early voting. 5-2 progressive court? Sign me up! If you're going to be busy with election stuff on Tuesday, don't forget.

We just released a free guide to help Green Bay residents save money on energy bills and make their homes more comfortable. Whether you rent or own, there is something in here for you. Check it out and download your copy at energizegreenbay.com

Hell yeah!

today at the World Metaphors Classic the leader of the USA didn't bother to find out the details of the situation his team was in and blindly assumed they would win a matchup they ended up losing, jeopardizing their long-term standing for no good reason

I'm not used to having someone to root for on American Idol, but Genevieve performed at our coffeehouse in Green Bay a couple of times. So, go Genevieve!

Jesus, I'm afraid to joke about them bringing back DDT.

Ever notice how there aren't fun photos like this of conservative politicians?

This is precisely what polling places were like for part of the 19th century. People often traveled long distances by horse to vote. It was a big deal when folks got together this way.

Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick

I don't think I've ever seen anyone wear one of these balaclava hats with the mouth and eye holes innocently.

Concentration camps: “For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."

If I subscribed to every newsletter that I'd be interested in reading, it would cost about $150 per month, which is more than I can afford. What I really want is an a la carte model. I get that that's a less reliable model for writers, but it would make more sense for readers.

Pancreatic cancer killed my dad, unhinged my mom (for a while), and robbed my children of their grandfather. So, I took it very personally when 47 cancelled promising research last year. But thanks to the Spanish, there is new hope! Going to make some paella tonight!

Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college The Theory of Form ("How many of you have eaten a tomato? None of you.") Islam and the Life of Muhammad Sustainable Waste Management Early Christian Art Survey of Latin American Film

On the subject of Greg Bovino, is this partially just him getting even at the world for having been (I assume) called Greg Bovine too often?

Pretty much any parent involved with their kids' sports or hobbies has, apparently, been training for this moment.

I just learned that Alex Pretti grew up in Green Bay (where I live) and could have been a customer at my coffeehouse. This probably shouldn't matter to me, but somehow it does. I've been worrying about all of the people I've known who moved to the Twin Cities.

I'm proud that my first vote (1992) was cast for Russ Feingold. He and Paul Wellstone are still in my top 5 political crushes. Not only did he vote against DHS, he was the sole vote against the Patriot Act (it was 98-1 in the Senate). That's political courage.

Should never look at the internet while trying to wind down for the evening.

Between this, the increase in digital surveillance, and Trump seeming to want to divide the world into three totalitarian power blocs, Orwell's looking more prescient every day.

post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't nirvana, pearl jam, soundgarden, or Alice In Chains. "millions now living will never die" by Tortoise, it happens to be what I'm listening to right now. This one really redefined what a band could be for me.

For the record, my last name really is 'Galt' and it's not some kind of nom de internet reference to objectivism. I just had a disconcerting exchange, and not for the first time.

My 82 year old Dad has been painting Snoopy on our windows since 1969. Here's this year's effort Vs his first one. (Check out that late 60s decor.)

The best illustration of the power of photography that I’ve seen recently.

8 in 2025, 19 otherwise (never did AOL.)

Outside Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, October 2022 #BelieveInFilm #NewMexico #KodakGold #AgfaIsoletteL In Wisconsin, we would have built a state park around this. In New Mexico, it was just our AirBnB's backyard. I've been going back through stuff I shot with the Isolette... not a bad camera!

The rocket pistol wasn’t harmless. That’s my diagnosis.

Water Park, 2025 Once there was a water park, now it's a peaceful oasis... Bronica ETR, 200mm f4.5 Zenzanon-MC, Kodak Gold #BelieveInFIlm #IShootFilm #Wisconsin

When I heard about #TheStringer and the questioning of Ut’s credit for “Napalm Girl,” I assumed it would be sensationalist bs. Now that I’ve seen it, I see it’s not. It’s a compelling story with compelling evidence. I haven’t seen any kind of response from Ut, the AP’s report isn’t persuasive.

Isn't there a nationwide nurse shortage? Why would anyone do this?

Over on the blog, I have just published "Five Recent Stereoviews." This is five, recent stereo views. I've even set it up so that you download them, print them, and then load them into your Victorian stereo viewer to revel in their dimensionality. #BelieveInFIlm #IShootFilm #StereoPhotography

Look how lame and disingenuous Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) is... Here's a screen shot of an email I just received in which he's giving Republicans the credit for the Epstein File transparency bill. Can't wait to vote this guy out. #Wisconsin #TonyWIed #WI08 #EpsteinFiles

@jaystephens.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy Here’s another peak 2025 morsel for you.

Wigwam Exhibit, Wisconsin 2025 (Bronica ETR, 75mm f2.8 Zenzanon-MC, Kodak Gold 200) #BelieveInFIlm #FilmIsNotDead #Wisconsin

Marigolds, 2025 (Rolleiflex, Gold 200) Marigolds are the flower of resistance. #BelieveInFilm

For #FountainPenDay2025... I’ve been using refillable fountain pens since 2017. It was another thing I could stop treating as disposable. (I used to blow through Pilot G-2s.) These are more fun. I’ve misplaced 2 pens, but thrown away 0. I’ve IDed these in the alt text if you’re curious.

Georgia Democrats had not won a statewide race that wasn't for a federal office since 2006. They won two races tonight, both against GOP incumbents. The margins? 62% to 38% in both.

This is great for Georgia! Wish we had elections for utility commission in Wisconsin...