Just going to do my part to make this more visible. The flooding of the zone is continuous.

@gene4va.bsky.social what are your reasons for voting yea on the motion to table an impeachment of Trump? Asking as your constituent.

Love this mashup and now I will forever think there is an otter in the radio.

I am enraged about the boat strikes. I am. Also. What about the Epstein files? What about justice for those women?

It's my last day in the Marines so I went back where it all began. The Grateful Dead summed it up best... Sometimes the light's all shinin' on me Other times I can barely see Lately it occurs to me What a long, strange trip it's been I'm thankful for the amazing people I've met along the way.

Song of the day for anyone who needs some woosah. youtube.com/watch?v=zFU0... "Try Jesus. Please don't try me. Because I fight."

So hear me out. If the Portland frog (and all other inflatable frogs) are fighting for our democracy, does that make it the Frog of War?

Time for one last Birthday Ball in uniform. Here's to 250 years of Marine Corps mayhem.

Dude. Bears. Wow.

I didn't realize traveling in costume is a thing on Halloween. I just saw a convincing rodeo clown go through TSA, set off the metal detector and have to go through the body scan. Hilarious..

Chicago. Please keep your eyes open for this young woman.

@whereismy240.bsky.social showed up to my retirement ceremony over the weekend, didn't pay for any of his food or drink and then left early. So typical.

Her resting cat face is pure murder and I love this energy from my cat.

I interrupt your correct assessment that things are bleak to bring you David S. Pumpkins. youtu.be/rS00xWnqwvI?...

The thread is great but this gave me a laugh on a hard day. I appreciate the OP and Nina Totenberg.

The best of seasons.

Saw Weird Al in Richmond last night and holy cow what a great show. That whole band commits to the bit harder than anyone I've ever seen. 15/10. No notes.

The struggle is not lost until the willing stop fighting.

I genuinely want to know how the back story on the car I just saw that had "suck my dick!!!" scratched into the driver's side door just below the window in 4" letters. Of note, there was commitment to that scratching because those letters were gone over multiple times.

Reading @scalzi.com 's "when the moon hits your eye" while out to dinner. Had to chuckle when I realized I ordered a small wheel of baked brie.

Just going on record to say that you can take this woman's right to vote from my cold, dead hands.

I had the fortune to meet Jim Lovell on a few occasions. He was a kind human, a loving family man and an amazing astronaut. He was an inspiration to a young naval aviator. I hope that he and Marilyn are together again on the far side of the stars.

An old boss of mine used to say "not all change is progress and not all progress is forward." I think about that a lot these days.

A good reminder of the danger of a slippery slope.

Read this. I can guarantee it will take you away from the current state of the world. Absolutely hilarious.

Grantchester: "Christ on a bike!" sounds like a very strong invective but thinking about it, I'll bet ol' JC would dig bicycles.

I just got tickets to see @alyankovic.bsky.social in Richmond and am beyond excited! Beyond all of his fantastic music, UHF is probably one of my most quoted movies. The man is a legend.

The world is crap but I just made cronchy potatoes. So that's a win.

youtu.be/DwbzxemJZIc Billy Bragg - There is power in a Union

Dan's beautifully written essay expresses something I didn't realize I'd been feeling so deeply. I care very much about making a better world. dansinker.com/posts/2025-0... "In a moment where machines churn out mediocrity, make something yourself. Make it imperfect. Make it rough. Just make it."

As one of the teenagers in the house said...this is peak performance.

I love having indoor plumbing and all but damn if it doesn't bite you in the ass real hard sometimes.

I just saw a billboard on the south side of Chicago (nowhere near a Navy base) advertising for PHA readiness. I am so very confused on a lot of levels.

Weather dude just said "we had a warning like this about 40 years ago...back in 1985" and I feel deeply attacked by math.

@in-otter-news.bsky.social is Steve a model?

Can you put celery salt in a thurible? Asking for a new pope.

To paraphrase Shermann Dilla Thomas, "everything Pope comes from Chicago".

Happy perfect date to all who celebrate.

Jeff got a glow up and went into some shady shit after Tina gave him that CD.

Today is a hard day. Putting this cat pic here in case anyone else needs it.

That is a final boss level curse And extremely appropriate for the times. The OP was blocked for me but it seems it was something misogynistic and thereby absolutely deserved this.

Trying to solve a rubik's cube > doom scrolling. Thanks @jeffsolin.bsky.social!

Update: Deonte has been found! Thanks to everyone who spread the word.

Deonte and I got our Master's degrees together at UChicago - Harris. He had a bright smile and a memorable laugh. I am hoping he will be found safely. Chicago folks, please help spread the word.

Kurt Vonnegut was a brilliant man for so many reasons. This is one example but for my money, his six seasons of the year, as lived by a Chicagoan, are the absolute truth.

If you voted for Allison Riggs in the 2024 NC election check here to see if your ballot is being challenged. If so, then you have 15 business days from whenever they mail the notices to cure your ballot, but best to check now & cure yours as soon as possible, even if this ruling might get overturned

Saw a sign today that said "Make America Read the Constitution" and damn if that isn't true.

For anyone who gets their news from major news outlets, you may not know that there are massive protests happening today around the US and the world. This is a PSA.

I haven't seen anyone mention Val Kilmer in his very early career "Top Secret". I think this was his only comedic role and it's a shame it doesn't get more attention.

Keep it up @booker.senate.gov ! You're an inspiration.