“If someone asks you how you are, you are meant to say FINE. You are not meant to say that you cried yourself to sleep last night because you hadn't spoken to another person for two consecutive days. FINE is what you say.” -Gail Honeyman

In October 1986, the Soviet nuclear‑ballistic missile submarine K‑219 suffered a mechanical failure while on patrol northeast of Bermuda. (1/3)🧵 #maritimehistory #history #skystorians #coldwar #navalhistory

Police recommend calling 911 a few days before crime www.thebeaverton.com/2025/10/poli...

Congratulations to the happy couple. Photo from my collection, 1954.

USNI Archives Photo of the Week ASS missile tracking radars decorated as jack-o-lanterns for Halloween 1986 aboard the USNS Point Loma (T-AGDS-2). Credit: Official U.S. Navy Photograph Interested in this photograph? Need help with your research? Email us at research@usni.org for assistance today!

This Human Decency Thank you to this Little Caesars location

Happy Friday! 😂

79 years ago today, a group of teen railfans decided to change history. On Sept. 26, 1946, they learned the streetcar they chartered was to be scrapped after their excursion. So, they passed a hat around, and bought it on the spot. Together, they founded the BAERA, now the Western Railway Museum.

This goes for anyone 😉

One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."

Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91

Beware La Chancla.

On this date in 1968, the first Boeing 747 is rolled out in Everett, Washington. It will make its first flight on February 9, 1969.

Motivation:

📣 NEW BLOG POST In the sixteenth century, enormous man-eating monsters ruled the oceans. Nowhere else are these fear-inducing creatures better depicted than on the 1539 "Carta Marina" by Olaus Magnus.

The Serpent and the Rainbow Dash.

This patch flexes so hard I'm surprised it doesn't rip the fabric. #avgeek

Happy International Rabbit Day!!! Ill post rabbits to celebrate 🥳✨ #🐰

The video game industry is in a complicated situation, and it's important to help independent studios, which don't have the marketing budget or media coverage. So please feel free to share this post. Thank you! 🖖 (First reviews are good on Steam)

On 23 May 1939, the USS Squalus (SS-192), a new Sargo-class submarine, was conducting sea trials off New England when an engine air induction valve failed. usni.org/magazines/p...

As a cat owner, you read it and then slowly nod.

Friend; it’s eight o’clock at night. Wanna hang out? Me: I have to fucking work tomorrow. Wake up earlier or piss off.

I know this is a waste of time, but of anyone in the Bay Area can take on a cat, this ~5 month boy I trapped for TNR turned out to be way friendlier than I thought and also has a limp that does not pain him but can't be easily fixed.

Ensigns flown by Texas Navy vessels, 1835-48.

Alcoholics have what they call "moments of clarity".... I think he does to... he just doesn't realize it.

Just finished a 15 hour shift. I am going home. NOW.

Kahless tells us that in the face of censors, of oppressors who would use your words against you even if true, you must speak out all the more loudly. All you do by silencing yourself voluntarily is save them the effort of silencing you.

Latrine - Depth Charge. Photo from my collection, ca. 1950s.

During a Japanese attack on Bougainville in 1944, Seabee E.C. Scarborough searched his foxhole for more ammo. He found and opened a package of gun clips that contained a slip of paper upon which was printed "Inspected by Mrs. Bernice Scarborough"...his wife. #SeaStorySaturday

USS Lexington (CV2) in her original configuration. Note the 8” turrets fore and aft of the island. Admirals came to realize that putting your carrier within gun range of an enemy ship was A Very Bad Idea and replaced them with antiaircraft guns instead. #USNavy #WW2

First destroyer meme

It’s not wrong…

The Day the Earth Stood Still was released 74 years ago today. Directed by Robert Wise (Run Silent, Run Deep, West Side Story, The Haunting, The Sand Pebbles, The Sound of Music, The Andromeda Strain, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, but also editor on Citizen Kane! 🤯)

Yes.

I don’t care what religion you choose, what gender you identify with or whom you choose to have sex with (if it ain’t me). 😉 I choose the content of your character. I hope you feel the same about me. Look out for each other. ❤️

“Remember who you are.” #TheLionKing #DashieArt

TIMELINE CLEANSER

Trying to catch Midnight in an emotional moment. Hope I don’t seem like I’m spamming my stuff. Practicing things like these is difficult but really rewarding if you can catch it right. #mlpfim #mlpfanart #DashieArt

139 year old wreck of the F.J. King found in Lake Michigan. open.substack.com/pub/shipwrec...

Crossing the streams. #DashieArt #mlpfanart #TheLionKing #mlpfim

Some more old #DashieArt #mlpfanart

Acclaimed author and former Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. commemorates the leaders who served as mentors and inspirations to him over the course of his life and career. usni.org/magazines/n...

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is just a normal tower set to italic

Cleaning the cat box like the world’s saddest archaeologist

Hey friends and followers I hate to ask for a little help but I had some unexpected medical expenses this month and it’s making getting groceries tricky. If you would be willing to help me out, could you toss a few bucks at ko-fi.com/cervinecomedy?

Ok, the Long Walk was nails. Amazing writing!

Getting ready to watch “The Long Walk.” WHO’S READY TO FUCKIN WIN? @markhamillofficial.bsky.social

I've heard they have pills that can fix this.... I'VE HEARD