If you need a fun escape, North of North is a charming little comedy series on Netflix. It's about community and finding your place in the world. Eight episodes each about 25 minutes. Highly recommended.

The only good thing I can say about 2026 so far is we get a new episode of The Pitt this week.

Don't be shy about promoting yourself. Who else is gonna do it?

"AI is solipsism, the fantasy of a world without people." Another banger from Cory Doctorow.

Let's drop a #goodnews story about stories. It's amazing how many health benefits there are in talking to other people. Have a good day Bluesky friends.

The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.

I gave 2026 a shot, but I think I'm gonna pass. Bring on 2027.

Hug your dog. You'll feel better.

This isn't really a fresh new hell. It's an old, stale, boring rerun hell.

Planting 2.5 million trees over twenty years? This couple did it and the result can be seen from space. Read more in today's #goodnews story. Have a good day Bluesky friends.

Read this little thread and then give @kagi.com a whirl. 👇

Seems like an appropriate day to say a big fuck you to the 77 million who voted for this and a gargantuan fuck you to the 90 million who couldn't be bothered to vote.

🚨 Timeline cleanse 🧽 Here's a doomscrolling break from the insanity today. Two goofy #dachshunds for your amusement. Only Dewey's rear end is visible as it has fallen out of the bed. Rocky doesn't mind - more space for him. Have a good day Bluesky friends. #dogsofbluesky #seniorpupsaturday #dogs

I wanted a quiet little weekend to decompress from the holidays before getting back to work on Monday, but no.

2026 was quite a year. It's 2027 now, right? Right?

kinda jealous of ignorant people today TBH

Seems like an appropriate day to say a big fuck you to the 77 million who voted for this and a gargantuan fuck you to the 90 million who couldn't be bothered to vote.

Happy Metropolis year to those who celebrate. If you've never seen the movie, it was made 100 years ago and depicts a dystopian 2026. It has themes of inequality, dangers of automation and the privileged living off the labor of the lower classes. Sound familiar? I highly recommended this film.

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis #hopefulquotes

Is it Friday? It definitely doesn't feel like a Friday.

Happy Metropolis year to those who celebrate. If you've never seen the movie, it was made 100 years ago and depicts a dystopian 2026. It has themes of inequality, dangers of automation and the privileged living off the labor of the lower classes. Sound familiar? I highly recommended this film.

If you follow me, you probably know that senior dogs hold a special place in my heart. Today's #goodnews is a "Cuddle Club" for senior dogs and humans at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco. Amazing and heartwarming. 💙 Have a good day Bluesky friends. #dogs #dogsofbluesky #seniordogs

I’m disappointed that some of the coders, animators, and designers whose work I admire are still sticking with Twitter. For what? Likes? It's a hellscape and you're contributing to the problem by staying there.

If you follow me, you probably know that senior dogs hold a special place in my heart. Today's #goodnews is a "Cuddle Club" for senior dogs and humans at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco. Amazing and heartwarming. 💙 Have a good day Bluesky friends. #dogs #dogsofbluesky #seniordogs

The NYE fireworks were worse than usual last night & my boy Rocky was terrified. 🐶 Dewey is mostly deaf so he was okay. I told Rocky he could run around the neighborhood and poop on all the lawns of the "fireworks neighbors" today. Happy New Year Bluesky friends. #dogsofbluesky #dachshund #dogs

Sure a lot of fitness center ads on tv today.

Let's start the new year with some #goodnews. Minimum wage is up in 19 states and 49 cities and counties as of today. Sounds like a good start to me. Have a good day Bluesky friends and Happy New Year.

See you all in 2026 my friends. 🎉🥂

I don't want to brag & make you jealous but I'm hanging out with a couple of party animals tonight. 🤣🐶 We'll probably all be asleep by 10:00 & then awake again at midnight when the fireworks start. Dewey(14) and Rocky(10) wish you all a Happy New Year. 🎉 #dachshund #dogsofbluesky #dogs #wienerdog

Who is staying home tonight and protecting their pets from the noisy fireworks?

I don't want to brag & make you jealous but I'm hanging out with a couple of party animals tonight. 🤣🐶 We'll probably all be asleep by 10:00 & then awake again at midnight when the fireworks start. Dewey(14) and Rocky(10) wish you all a Happy New Year. 🎉 #dachshund #dogsofbluesky #dogs #wienerdog

Losing weight is a bit tough so I'm gonna try to increase my height in 2026.

I'm not crying, you're crying. I simply cannot imagine my life without dogs. They are so kind and ask for so little. Amazing end of the year video @weratedogs.com - thank you for all that you do. 💙

Let's end the year with another #goodnews story of people helping when and where they can do so. Have a good day Bluesky friends and Happy New Year.

Currently watching The Brain Center at Whipple's episode of the Twilight Zone. (marathon on SyFy) It's about a greedy biz owner automating his plant and firing everyone. I think all these AI tech bros need to watch this episode. 60 year old tv show and we're facing the same problems today. SMH

How I’m entering 2026:

One of my biggest hopes for 2026 is that we don't look back on 2025 as "the good old days".

End of the year shout-out to @jenmercieca.bsky.social for this article. It made me start finding a little good news each day and I quite often post it here with the #goodnews tag. Lots of good people out there along with fascinating science discoveries and fun animal stories. It's not all bad. 🙂

Just in case anyone thinks a billion or trillion sounds like just a little bit more than a million. One million seconds = 11.57 days One billion seconds = 31 years 8 months One trillion seconds = 31,710 years

I'm lining up my 2026 reading list. Anyone have some sci-fi book recommendations?

Lots of animated films coming out in 2026.

The annual New Year's Eve dilemma. Will I wear gray sweats or dark gray sweats as I sit home on the couch with two dogs on my lap, steaming shows and eating popcorn.

2025: 0 stars. Not recommended. Won't go back.

2025: 0 stars. Not recommended. Won't go back.

Enshittification. Perfect word for the times in which we live. Been a fan of Cory Doctorow for many years.

Been a @kagi.com user for about two years now. I'd never go back to the googly empire. The results with Kagi are soooooo much better and you're the customer instead of the product. Drop a couple dollars and give it a whirl. Highly recommended.

What day is it?

"the current trajectory of AI is not inevitable" A #goodnews story about people pushing back against AI. Have a good day Bluesky friends.

I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.

Start a new year? In this economy?