I have completed a few of these reviews and I'm having a lot of fun doing them. I enjoy the contrast between building for myself and building toward someone else's goals. If you — or someone you know — has a deck that is giving you challenges, I can help! If you like my work, please share!

What’s really striking in Saruman’s speech to Gandalf is how broadly (and unusually for Tolkien) relevant it is. Take out the one specific reference to the Elves and Númenor and it is just an absolute classic rationale for collaborating with evil in the confidence you can ultimately direct it.

This month, for my premium members, I am building TMNT partners, and I need you input on which pair I will build. (poll link below) If you're not already a member, you can join for free and see my backlog of free decks and articles. www.patreon.com/posts/choose...

Happy Twin Peaks Day! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRK9...

I had some fun writing this: I think this precon is a good demonstration of several fundamentals of manabase development. I don't expect WotC to produce ideal manabases in precons, but I do think they could have made things significantly better within the bounds of this card pool.

Ireland's basic income pilot for artists worked so well they made it permanent. The economic growth it generated paid back more than its net cost, study shows. How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.

Ramadan Mubarak! Kung Hei Fat Choi! Laissez bon temps rouler! Hodesh Adar tov! Y'ALL ⭐

I had some fun writing this: I think this precon is a good demonstration of several fundamentals of manabase development. I don't expect WotC to produce ideal manabases in precons, but I do think they could have made things significantly better within the bounds of this card pool.

Auntie Ool is a strong and fun strategy (IMO) that is hampered by the all-too-common precon manabase. I believe the problems with this deck run deeper than simply having a lot of ETB-tapped lands, and I’m using it as a case study in manabase and deck construction. www.patreon.com/posts/auntie...

This is everywhere I want to be in Magic: The Gathering.

"babies are born worshipping unknown gods" is one of the most incredible dwarf fortress bugs i have heard of. its poetry.

Anyone here actually using an AI automation tool at work that isn't an LLM? I know my reach here is small — and this isn't LinkedIn! — but that's why I'm asking: I'm curious how real these things are for everyone.

Artist: "That's right, Father, I got that Luigi poster you wanted; nice and sexy." Priest: "what..."

My monthly deck for premium members: Kirol, Attentive First-Year This list focuses on a wide variety of value and the ability to copy abilities on as many turns as possible. Go wide and copy some truly diabolical abilities! Check out the deck and primer on Patreon. www.patreon.com/posts/kirol-...

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Completely shocked by the sudden loss of Catherine O’Hara, one of the funniest and most talented people on this planet. As a massive fan of The Nightmare Before Christmas, I couldn't think of a better send off than her performance of Sally's Song.

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4 Black journalists have been kidnapped by the federal government

My monthly deck for premium members: Kirol, Attentive First-Year This list focuses on a wide variety of value and the ability to copy abilities on as many turns as possible. Go wide and copy some truly diabolical abilities! Check out the deck and primer on Patreon. www.patreon.com/posts/kirol-...

We are deeply saddened at the news of the passing of Magic legend Kai Budde. His achievements in the game and community go beyond what we could say in one post. Our thoughts go out to Kai's friends and family in this moment. Remembering Kai Budde: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...

X is Der Stürmer. Get the fuck off of it

Laid off at work today, which is not the worst fate and further inspires me to find my next opportunity. Does anyone need an Analytics leader with 20 years' experience in financial services and healthcare?

I mean, if this response alone isn’t grounds for ousting Rep. Nick Begich in November, I don’t know what is.

Twitter died a long time ago and X isn't worth it. Before I made the jump, my ego was holding me back. I was too concerned with vanity metrics. I finally realized if you're posting stuff people want to follow, then they'll follow you, even when you leave. www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/k...

I'm at a loss for words. I'm glad someone else has them.

I wrote a brief article, free to all, on my Patreon about the latest additions to the landcycling mega-cycle from Lorwyn Eclipsed. (No click-bait, here: you will totally believe #2.) www.patreon.com/posts/lorwyn...

I wrote a brief article, free to all, on my Patreon about the latest additions to the landcycling mega-cycle from Lorwyn Eclipsed. (No click-bait, here: you will totally believe #2.) www.patreon.com/posts/lorwyn...

For current and prospective patrons: I need your input on the Lorwyn Eclipsed deck I should build! www.patreon.com/posts/pick-y...

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Watching this game, I'm making liberal use of #BarryWouldHaveScored 😄🐐

We have Moosefall!

Snowy Wieners is my Barenaked Ladies cover band.

Makes me feel insane to live in a world that's persecuting trans folk while simultaneously doing big billboards advertising gender affirming care to cis people???

Both the Oglala & Dakota are both Očhéthi Šakówiŋ - members of the Seven Council Fires. They’re both Sioux nations. The outright barbarism of detaining any member of the Lakota or Dakota nations - any men - here is unspeakable. httpslol://bsky.app/profile/whodat35.bsky.social/post/3mcg4q6effs2d

I am making a direct appeal to Cobra Commander:

I have completed a few of these reviews already and I'm having a lot of fun doing them. I enjoy the contrast between building for myself and building toward someone else's goals. If you — or someone you know — has a deck that is giving you challenges, I can help!

I am pleased to report that the @artofheatherhudson.bsky.social Chains of Mephistopheles mats are back in stock in the OMA Store! www.originalmagicart.store/collections/... The first batch went pretty quick, so get yours today!

Men created AI-generated images of this woman and used them to create an OnlyFans account so they can make money off abusing her. They can do this to any of us, and no one’s doing enough to stop them. I feel like I’m screaming into the void.

What's your favorite color identity and what do you think is the most emblematic strategy for that ID? I'm a Golgari mage and my favorite aspect of their strength is converting resources. My preferred representative for converting resources into strength (and victories) is Mazirek.

The last time it was above 0F (-17.8C) at Fairbanks Airport was 3am December 13. Today with be the 28th consecutive day with the temperature staying at or below 0F. It's now certain this will become the longest stretch with temperatures staying this low since the winter of 1917-18. #akwx #Climate

I'm guessing many of you are no longer on the platform (heavy selection bias here), but if you still are, @charalanahzard.bsky.social summarizes many, many good reasons not to be. Just leave Twitter youtu.be/p71qQKmIGhQ?...

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#Fairbanks #Alaska at -30F protests against ICE. We remember Renee Good and the many, many hurt and stolen. Standing here loving cold, not murder, not abductions, and not vice.

Yesterday Elon Musk retweeted "white solidarity is the only way to survive". In our numb overwhelmed media environment it barely made headlines that the world's richest man endorsed blood-curdling white nationalism. My brief writeup for @religiondispatches.org religiondispatches.org/elon-musk-ju...

Why old people are grumpy:

I'm adding a tier to my Patreon I think was lacking: monthly deck reviews! I think this is something people will get a lot of benefit from, as it is the kind of help people request fairly often. If you like the way I conceive, build, and explain decks; maybe give it a try? 😊 Sharing appreciated!

Hey #AlaskaSky; anyone know a good IP attorney in the area? Fairbanks preferred, but I understand that might be a long shot.

I'm adding a tier to my Patreon I think was lacking: monthly deck reviews! I think this is something people will get a lot of benefit from, as it is the kind of help people request fairly often. If you like the way I conceive, build, and explain decks; maybe give it a try? 😊 Sharing appreciated!