Not-so-fun fact: one of the major streets in Phoenix is "Indian School," which is named for a boarding school where Arizona's native children were forcibly educated in how to assimilate into White society.

The final miles of My Grand Detour! From the Great Lakes to the New York City skyline 112 days (April 11 - July 31, 2024) 18,225 miles A ride I’ll never forget youtu.be/PZbo7nER2gU What's next? Atlantic Canada in 2026 #motosky #motorcycle #motovlog #roadtrip #crosscountry

"If your country opens a Department of War and closes the Department of Education then you live in a shithole." -𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝟿𝟾%

Snow forecast for Sunday updated. We're expecting 4 millimeters.

The idea that Mars is some kind of lifeboat for Humanity after Earth is trashed is pure fantasy. Mars, today, is so much more hostile to Human life than Earth will get without a lot of kicking.

Huh. NewsNation is rated as centrist. I may have to watch them more often.

Cold blooded murder.

My final ride of 2025! Heading to Excel Moto for winter storage. I chat about Québec’s winter tire laws, this year’s early snow, and random thoughts. GoPro card corrupts, so enjoy a fun music-edit followed by pure sound until arrival. youtu.be/-SEqaC8iJO4 #montreal #electric #moped #winter #motosky

Good night, bluesky.

Succumbed to temptation, and bought something from a Black Friday sale -- a part for my motorcycle, which I purchased directly from the manufacturer, not a big electronic box store.

Went to look at my channel page this morning, checking for new comments as I do every morning. Noticed my subscriber number had gone down. I knew that was going to happen with the winter hiatus, but it's still a step backward from getting monetized, and yeah; it hurts a little.

1) The bike is salvaged, not stolen. 2) The AI child's voice is annoying. 3) This is amazing and inspiring. I wish I had even a fraction of the necessary skills. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjZH... )

Prepare your home for winter weather! Winter storms can knock out power & keep you from traveling. Keep enough non-perishable food, water & medications for at least 3 days. Ensure you have warm clothing & blankets. Update your first aid kit. Charge your phone in advance & check for WEAs.

Trans youth deserve to live as their true selves in school, on sports teams, at home, and everywhere else.

Post something random, or, y'know, don't.

Periodically, I poke at AI image generation to see where the state of the science is. These are from Openart.ai, which is not cutting edge, but has gotten pretty good at character consistency.

It's time to replace everyone in Congress who's over 60 years old. Hell, it's time to institute Congressional term limits.

Oh, Papasmurf. Dr. Stephen Greer. If your argument is, "Aliens contacted me telepathically while I was doing drugs," my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle.

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen: *Concrete Blonde *Neil Diamond *Mike Cross *the Tucson Pops *Black Crowes

"I'm not sure if you're playing dumb, or living the reality." --Beringaria, "Unicorn Overlord"

Some great photos in here: (www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... )

I grew up in a house full of classical music and the complete works of Neil Diamond. And then one day, my Cousin Jenny showed up with Depeche Mode's "Some Great Reward." ...and I was enlightened.

I do enjoy the sound of a well played Oud.

When Louis Réard invented the Bikini swimsuit, no Parisian model would wear it, so he had to hire a stripper for the fashion show where it was presented.

I'm aware that I sometimes give an idyllic picture of my late wife and our life together, but it's no accident that one of my nicknames for her was "Captain Sarcasm."

Lest we forget: (www.youtube.com/watch?v=hybL... )

Bought the pattern for this, and I'll make just the cowl portion out of heavy felt for winter riding, I think. It should keep my neck and ears nice and warm in winter riding. (Also, something that Etsy does prevents preview images. If they could stop that, thanks). (www.etsy.com/listing/7798... )

#motosky people get it.

Well, it's something to keep in mind for next winter. Maybe there'll be a sale on 'em over the summer. This year, I just don't have the budget.

"I can't stand torture." --d'Artagnan "I don't think anyone likes it. Otherwise, no one would talk." --Porthos

Les Trois Mousquetaires is a tale for the ages.

Hmmmm. 🤔 (www.uline.com/Product/Deta... )

I mean, if you have superhuman speed an agility, and you're nigh invulnerable if you do happen to stumble, why /not/ wear high heels with your supersuit?

Does Mario Cart have a lunar stage where they race Apollo-era moon buggies? If not, it needs one.

Hey, @katmandu.bsky.social, did'ja see this? (www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi... )

Things I did not know I needed in my life: (youtu.be/DM_OWuIvPeo )

Unpolitic, but true: if I were putting together a Kim Possible cosplay for someone, I'd include a bullet bra, 'cause Kim is very pointy.

Blargh. /Why/ do I have to do this "eating" thing every. few. hours?!

Talked a little while with my little sister (Mom's side). Now I'm depressed.

Wait... wait... how is it only Tuesday? Where did I lose a day?

"if this is an automated caller, hang up and dial 9-1-1."

... and that's when I realized that Elise Trouw was a band kid in high school.

I think it's time we blow this scene -- get everybody and their stuff together. Okay: three, two, one... let's jam.

Interesting, how many stories use train travel as a metaphor for transformation.

I used to be so optimistic. I'd say things like, "if you're alive in 2030, you'll probably be alive in 2300." I believed advancing technology would cause a period of unrest, of upheaval, but that, in the long term, it would be a rising tide which would lift all boats.

I love Tim's presentation. "Filmed in Strap-your-camera-to-the-handlebars-and-hope-for-the-best-o-vision" indeed! 🥸 (youtu.be/KxYzZK9c1w0 )

Playing ambient music while I read, and YT threw up a bunch of Andreas Gus videos. AI Slop, yes, but also... the future I expected when I was a kid. A future we may see, if we don't fall off the knife edge into dystopia and / or extinction. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZTl... )

I'm kinda sad that Erutan / Kate the Great stopped posting new music.