The annual Project for Awesome has ended, and Holy Crap. We hit over $4 M I L L I O N raised this year. Largely just by a community of everyday nerds, aiming to make a little bit of a change in the world. People ask why I have hope for the future. Things like this is partly why.

Some thoughts regarding my faith and immigration.

FUCKING RIGHT????????

Welp. We wondered for years what compromat Putin had on Trump & was holding over his head. We thought it was the pee tape or something from a Russian Intel honeypot Looks like it may be videos/pics of Trump fucking kids.

Jesus fucking Christ, leave it to Germany to have an black metal band (Kanonenfieber) that has a strong anti war message, who communicates that message with songs that brutally display the horrors of trench warfare & naval warfare during WWI. And being completely anonymous while performing on stage.

Figured a Negroni was an appropriate drink while watching the Opening Ceremonies for #Milan2026

The sun sets on a bit of a cold day, backlighting the stage where Insomnium rocks on #70000tons

Had my first followup DEXA body scan this morning, Baseline scan was in October. Oct: 322.3 lbs total mass, 159.4 fat mass, 154.9 lean tissue mass Today's scan: 308.2 total mass, 148.7 fat mass, 152.0 lean tissue.

Was looking in the mirror today while taking my meds. And I realized the definition in my shoulders and neck has gotten... dramatic. Clear difference between my traps and clavicle, in the hollow of my neck. I've never had that before. Ever. It's taken two years. I think I'm coming to the end game.

It's striking that progressives like Tim Walz and Zohran Mamdani evoke the middle American attitude that, "Yes, we can fix these social problems because we're Americans and it's the right thing to do!" While the "America first" right only emulates failed and failing nation-states elsewhere.

One of my favorite times on a ship. The stars still visible but the horizon beginning to lighten at Helios' Chariot returns to the sky.

Lol every single post made by @70000tons.bsky.social on FB, all the comments be like "AnNoUnCe tHe LaSt BaNdS!!!2!!1" My Brothers in Metal Christ. The lineup is already Epic. You've already booked your ticket. Be excite. Whoever else they announce, its gravy. Even if it's Sabaton or Dragonforce.

Last ink for the year.... "Journey Before Destination" - 3rd Stanza, First Ideal of the Knights Radiant "Not all who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkien

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna plan to draft articles of impeachment against AG Pam Bondi over the DOJ’s failure to release all Epstein files as required by law.

Trying to take a good family picture and the doggo is just giving the camera some bombastic sideeye.

Hey y'all can you do me a favor? These two guys are Brits who for the last several years have been traveling the US & making hype videos about the variety of culture here. They're having issues getting a visa to come back. Can you give this video a watch? youtu.be/RurL-UabCYU?...

#RollCredits I'm actually really proud of this one. Hades is typically outside of the genre of games I enjoy, and I struggled quite a bit at the start. I know I've still got more to go to get the true ending, but I think I can definitely manage it.

If you see this, WE IMPLORE YOU to post a picture from whatever device you’re using without explanation

Yup. "OMG HAVE YOU DONE THE NEXT CONTENT PATCH/RAID YET??? HAVE YOU DONE THE EVENT GRIND TO GET THE CURRENCY SO YOU CAN BUY THE LIMITED MOUNTS????" Mmm nah fam I'm over here doing Hades runs, and prepping 'Mechs for the Battle of Tukayyid.

D O G

What's your favourite moment form a Mechwarrior or Battletech game?

My arm has entered the juicy soy sauce phase lol

So, uh, someone clearly missed Daddy while he was at the convention.

Got to meet most of the original cast of @criticalrole.bsky.social this weekend at #AnimeFrontier. Was a special moment. I started watching CR w/ the beginning of C2. CR got me playing D&D again. CR helped get me through the pandemic. Thank yall for the stories. Wishing you 10 more years of them.

For God & House Davion! Tattoo done by Derek of Ink817 Tattoo Company in Fort Worth #Battletech

At the anime con for not even 5 minutes, and count of "cosplayers" in "generic tactical gear with full face mask, helmet, 'assault rifle' with orange tip, and 5+ magazines strapped to their harness" is already at 2. Why the fuck do people think showing up to a crowded event like that is cool??

Had a good time walking around the Sundance Square area last night, it's pretty cool in the evening especially lit up for the holiday

Love it when Google photos surprises me with a really nice collage of pics of me and my man.

I've re-awoken my love of live music, of seeing the bands whose music I enjoy in person. This year I've gone to more concerts than since I was in my 20's. Next year, I've already got the @70000tons.bsky.social cruise, Sabaton, Dropkick Murphys, Hanabie, and Lamb of God lined up. I love it.

Someones Big Puppy Energy finally ran out. There's a WALL there.

*vibrates through all the floors*

Been going to a bunch of metal shows this year, and it's a real happy place for me. Friend went to go see the Dwarves, Helmet, and GWAR last weekend. In a bit over 60 days, I get on the #70000Tons cruise & music festival

Catching up on Crit Role C4. Just started episode 4. Was talking with the family that I think Bolaire is the most Taliesin character that Taliesin Jaffe has yet played. Then I look up, see this, and MY OPINION HAS NOT CHANGED

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Decided to go for a taste of Sicily tonight: 1.) Sicilian-style Swordfish steaks, sauce is olive oil, garlic, calabrian chili, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olive, capers. 2.) Insalata Pantesca - Sicilian style potato salad with red wine vinegar pickled red onion, basil, oregano, tomato, olive, & capers

Why, exactly, is this being treated as classified information that the American people have no right to know? They're talking about OUR Healthcare. This just tells me they don't have a plan. Or at least they know the one they do have will be unbelievably unpopular.

Thanking god my Rosie girl got her Dad's short hair xD

Busted out the paints to written in some of my #Battletech backlog while watching #CriticalRole C4E2. Lyran Guards Banshee & Warhammer WHM-7S, and a Clan Sea Fox Assault Star (to appropriately demonstrate the goods the Khanate has available for sale of course)

So, just saying, but if you're interested in the Cypher system for TTRPGs, the backerkit for the new version is still live for awhile. Lots of good stuff available, and they're dang close to $1m raised. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...

Hey @hankgreen.bsky.social don't know if you saw, but Focus Friend is the #1 app on Google Play now too, not just the App Store.

I may be partial, but the Kodiak is hands down and away the best 100T 'Mech and I will not be persuaded otherwise.

Fuck "Senior Living Communities" and the fucking price gouging level of rent they want monthly. $5400/mo for a 250 sq ft STUDIO APARTMENT plus care costs for assisted living???? GO FUCK YOURSELVES, YOU EVIL SWINE

Mah hometown! Its great to see Pittsburgh getting some love & respect for what this city brings to the table.

And if this is the language they're using about our trans brothers & sisters NOW, it's only a matter of time before they start including cis-queer folks in this.

What the fuck, this is legitimately terrifying, this is the language they use before they start rounding people up

I think it's time to blow this thing. Get everyone and your stuff together... Ok... 3 2 1 let's jam

Welp, the price & availability of bananas is about to shoot through the roof.

I seriously seriously seriously hope the board room of Hasbro is actively shitting their pants right at this moment.

What an exciting time to be A Darrington Press fan. Can’t wait to see all they add to the games we love! ❤️🦤 darringtonpress.com/welcoming-ch... #daggerheart #criticalrole #ttrpg #ageofumbra

OHMYGOD LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Was wondering where they were going to land and this is going to make Darrington Press a powerhouse. Guess it's time to study Daggerheart. darringtonpress.com/welcoming-ch...