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Mike Nelson
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Mike Nelson, ex-Navy frogman and Coast Guard Auxiliary member, now a freelance diver on his boat Argonaut. A renowned expert, he takes on perilous jobs—rescuing lives, salvaging treasures, and outsmarting villains in thrilling underwater adventures.
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
-George Orwell, 1984

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.” -Isaiah 5:20
January 9, 2026 at 2:54 AM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
File articles of impeachment against the regime every f'ing day. Filibuster everything.
January 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
If you needed another reason to not to be on Twitter: www.wired.com/story/grok-i...
Grok Is Generating Sexual Content Far More Graphic Than What's on X
A WIRED review of outputs hosted on Grok’s official website shows it’s being used to create violent sexual images and videos, as well as content that includes apparent minors.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
I have to keep reading or this country will drive me insane. I read "The Pioneers" by David McCullough. It is the story of the founders of Marietta, OH and their success in keeping slavery out of the Northwest Territory and the states formed from it. Gives me hope that some people have morals.
A well-worn hardback copy of *The Pioneers* by David McCullough lies flat on a dark blue, quilted fabric surface. The cover art depicts a flatboat crossing a wide river, with several early American settlers standing on the deck—one raising an American flag while others handle long poles used to guide the boat through the water. Horses are visible aboard the vessel, emphasizing the sense of migration and frontier movement. Forested hills rise on both sides of the river beneath a softly lit sky, giving the scene a calm but purposeful tone. The author’s name, David McCullough, appears prominently at the top, while the title *The Pioneers* is printed in large, bold letters near the bottom, followed by the subtitle describing the settlers who carried American ideals westward. The edges and surface of the cover show visible wear, suggesting the book has been read and handled many times.
January 8, 2026 at 5:13 AM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
When I look at the United States in 2026, I am convinced that if FDR had not won in 1932, we would have sided with Nazi Germany.
January 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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I hate this country. Hate it. migrantinsider.com/p/the-woman-...
The Woman in the Maroon Truck
ICE Agent Murders Woman in Central Minneapolis (VIDEO)
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January 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Reposted by Mike Nelson
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NEW — Keep in mind, details are still unfolding in Minneapolis, where an ICE agent shot and killed a woman who witnesses say was a legal observer.

Dozens of protestors are gathering at the scene.

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LIVE: ICE agent shot, killed woman; Mayor tells ICE to ‘get the f-ck out of Minneapolis’ • The TRiiBE
Witnesses say the woman was a legal observer who was trying to drive away from agents when she was shot.
thetriibe.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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This is the ICE/CBP agent responsible for mudering a woman in cold blood.

Source: @pabloreports.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 7:15 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
Next book up is Suzanne Heywood's "Wavewalker: A Memoir of Breaking Free". The author's parents took their two children on a an 18 month trip around the world and kept them away from home for 10 years. Appalling parenting, and I'm glad she survived. Recommended.

#books #bookreviews
A paperback copy of *Wavewalker: A Memoir of Breaking Free* rests on a soft, light-colored fleece blanket patterned with cartoon animals and small hearts. The cover features a stylized illustration of a sailboat with white sails leaning into the wind as it cuts across dark blue water. Above the boat, the sky fades from deep orange to lighter tones, suggesting sunset or sunrise. The title “WAVEWALKER” appears in large, bold white letters across the center, with the subtitle printed beneath in smaller type. At the top, the phrase “The International Bestseller” is printed in all caps, while the author’s name, Suzanne Heywood, is displayed prominently at the bottom in white lettering. The overall color palette blends warm oranges with cool blues, giving the cover a calm yet determined, journey-focused feel.
January 6, 2026 at 7:52 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
Driving Parker Molloy off of Bluesky is another indication that social media is a social cancer.
January 6, 2026 at 3:55 AM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
I read seven books while on PTO, purposefully staying away from sceens as much as I could. I need to keep this up after hours now that I am back at work. Books are good for my mental health.
January 5, 2026 at 10:26 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
I read Christopher Clark's "The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914" as an ebook. It hits really hard now, with idiot imperialists sleepwalking into the deadliest war in history up until that time. The parallels with Trump and Putin are very worrying.

#books #bookreviewer #bookstagram
Cover of the non-fiction history book, The Sleepwalkers.
January 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
This documentary on Apollo 13 is fantastic. Highly recommended.
amyshirateitel.bsky.social Amy Shira Teitel @amyshirateitel.bsky.social · 5d
Probably the most ambitious video I've ever made as a person at a desk: a 2.5 hour dive into Apollo 13 using mostly voice recordings!

I had a ton of fun putting this together, and I hope you love going on board with the crew!

youtu.be/gQUHVYYHTb0
Failure Was Never an Option: the True Story of Apollo 13
There are many ways to tell this story, many lenses through which to narrate, and so many details that I couldn't fit in even at this length. This is by no means exhaustive. I just hope it brings you…
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January 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
I couldn't sleep and ended up reading Grady Hendrix's novel of teenaged female friendship / horror, "My Best Friend's Exorcism" in one sitting, so that's a glowing review.

#books #bookreview
A well-worn paperback copy of ***My Best Friend’s Exorcism*** lies on a bed covered with neutral-colored bedding. The book is rotated slightly off-axis, showing creased edges, softened corners, and small scuffs that suggest it has been read multiple times. The cover art is vivid and retro-styled: a glowing-eyed teenage girl dominates the upper portion, her expression eerie, while supernatural imagery—ravens, a looming church clock tower, floating objects, and two smaller figures walking together—fills the scene beneath her. Bright, saturated blues, purples, and reds contrast sharply with the dark background, giving the cover an unsettling, neon-lit 1980s horror aesthetic. A vertical rainbow stripe runs along the spine edge, reinforcing the vintage paperback look.
January 4, 2026 at 12:42 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
To paraphrase the Old Man from "A Christmas Story", "Windows 11 would freeze up in the middle of summer on the equator."

I haven't worked with a mainstream OS this bad since Windows Me.
January 4, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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As an adult, I've opposed the first Gulf War, the so-called War on Terror, the Second Gulf War, the Afghanistan War, and the military actions in Syria and Libya, so I am being consistent when I oppose the invasion of Venezuela.
January 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
I think it is only fair that we now send Trump to a Venezuelan prison.
January 4, 2026 at 12:49 AM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
He will die this year.
January 3, 2026 at 11:23 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
"It's as if I can actually see the blue troops in one long, bloody moment, going up the long slope to the stony top, as if it were already done, & already a memory. Odd, set, stony quality to it, as if tomorrow's already happened & there's nothing you can do about it." - M. Shaara, The Killer Angels
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
Not only is rereading Willa Cather a pure delight as an adult, I also appreciated how well the cover of this edition of "O, Pioneers!" Blended in with Kira's fur. She enjoyed a good nap in my lap and I enjoyed reading an old favorite.

#cats #caturday #books #bookreview
A long-haired cat lies curled on a bed, partially tucked under soft blankets in muted greens and creams. Resting gently across the cat’s back is a paperback copy of ***O Pioneers!* by Willa Cather**, from the Signature Classics edition. The book’s cover shows a contemplative woman seated outdoors at dusk, rendered in warm, earthy tones, with the title printed in clean white lettering. The cat’s fur frames the book on either side, creating a quiet, cozy scene that blends literature and rest, as if the book has been set aside mid-read and the cat has claimed it as a comfortable perch.
January 2, 2026 at 10:29 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
I wish there was a setting so I could block folks' screenshots of posts from X / Twitter. If I wanted to be exposed to that cesspool, I would still have an account there.
January 2, 2026 at 10:14 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
Went to the Illinois Secretary of State's office today to get my driver's license renewed and it was a very pleasant process. Everyone was very nice.
January 2, 2026 at 7:20 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
Catching up on @p1podcast.com episode 995 and the entire news section on being priced out of video games in 2025 hit home hard.
January 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Gwendolyn Kiste's "Reluctant Immortals" was a delightful horror / feminist retelling of Dracula and Jane Eyre. I enjoyed it.

#books #bookreviews
A paperback novel titled **“Reluctant Immortals”** rests on a dark, quilted fabric background. The cover features a stylized, surreal illustration of a woman’s face tilted upward, rendered in vivid gradients of orange, red, purple, and blue, giving the image a dreamlike, almost molten quality. Bold, cream-colored lettering spells out the title diagonally across the center, with **“A Novel”** printed to the right and the author’s name, **Gwendolyn Kiste**, prominently displayed along the bottom. Near the top, a blurb reads, *“This book will sink its teeth into you,”* attributed to Stephen Graham Jones, reinforcing the book’s dark, supernatural tone. The glossy finish of the cover catches the light, emphasizing the rich colors and dramatic contrast of the artwork.
January 1, 2026 at 8:49 PM
argonautskipper.bsky.social
Looking to FDR for 2026: "This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper.

1/2
January 1, 2026 at 2:17 AM