Bruce Erickson
@bruceerickson.bsky.social
Retired to NW Arkansas .. Jack of All Trades Master of None .. My Grandkids call me GrumpyPa!
Does the AIA have a ‘Protect the Starchitect’ program the way police have ‘Protect the Blue’? Sure feels like it when looking at what happened with the East Wing.
www.archpaper.com/2025/11/aia-...
www.archpaper.com/2025/11/aia-...
November 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Does the AIA have a ‘Protect the Starchitect’ program the way police have ‘Protect the Blue’? Sure feels like it when looking at what happened with the East Wing.
www.archpaper.com/2025/11/aia-...
www.archpaper.com/2025/11/aia-...
Looks like Carl Fredricksen and Russell took their hot-air balloon a lot farther than they planned. (Yes—Up vibes all the way.)
AstroBin's Image of the Day: "Jones 1 (PK 104-29.1) in HOO w/ RGB Stars" by Brian Poole
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#astrophotography
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#astrophotography
November 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Looks like Carl Fredricksen and Russell took their hot-air balloon a lot farther than they planned. (Yes—Up vibes all the way.)
I manage to kill about a third of my plants, so it’s nice having some pottery flowers around as backup. And in the winter, when real blooms are scarce, they add a great pop of color to any pot. I’ve been buying them at our local farmers market for a couple of years now — I think I’m up to 20!
November 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I manage to kill about a third of my plants, so it’s nice having some pottery flowers around as backup. And in the winter, when real blooms are scarce, they add a great pop of color to any pot. I’ve been buying them at our local farmers market for a couple of years now — I think I’m up to 20!
Because of this and other recent DOE actions, I’ve stopped adding money to the 529 accounts I set up for my grandkids. I’m concerned that the funds I’ve saved for them might end up restricted by profession or tied to anti-DEI rules that limit their choices.
The Department of Education has proposed excluding a wide range of college programs from the definition of “professional degrees” in relation to student loan eligibility. Here’s what that actually means: www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...
Inspecting claim Education Department stopped counting nursing, other programs as 'professional degrees'
The department's proposal may impact how much money student loan borrowers can receive depending on the graduate degree they choose.
www.snopes.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Because of this and other recent DOE actions, I’ve stopped adding money to the 529 accounts I set up for my grandkids. I’m concerned that the funds I’ve saved for them might end up restricted by profession or tied to anti-DEI rules that limit their choices.
Focus is something I’m really struggling with right now. I’m pinning this rune to my bulletin board as a daily reminder to stay centered and on track.
Squirrel... sorry got to go.
Squirrel... sorry got to go.
'RAIDHO'
The Chariot of the Sun
A journey Rune
It is @ once the act of moving as well as the vehicle that contains the moved
Chant for protection while traveling or inscribe on charms to help arrive safely to destinations
Stay focused
Be organized
Keep moving forward w/ a sense of purpose
#Witchsky
The Chariot of the Sun
A journey Rune
It is @ once the act of moving as well as the vehicle that contains the moved
Chant for protection while traveling or inscribe on charms to help arrive safely to destinations
Stay focused
Be organized
Keep moving forward w/ a sense of purpose
#Witchsky
November 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Focus is something I’m really struggling with right now. I’m pinning this rune to my bulletin board as a daily reminder to stay centered and on track.
Squirrel... sorry got to go.
Squirrel... sorry got to go.
Got these wax covered Amaryllis bulbs last year and they were gorgeous. Dug them up after their summer in the ground - now they’re headed into pots and a cool, dark place till Christmas. Then light, a little water, and good thoughts hopefully will result in another beautiful spring!🌷
November 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Got these wax covered Amaryllis bulbs last year and they were gorgeous. Dug them up after their summer in the ground - now they’re headed into pots and a cool, dark place till Christmas. Then light, a little water, and good thoughts hopefully will result in another beautiful spring!🌷
It does feel like Trump may have peaked, but I don’t see him changing his ways—if anything, he seems to be getting worse. I’m afraid we’re in for a tough winter.
Even Marjorie Taylor Greene sees the writing on the wall. MAGA failed. Families are tired of policies that make life more expensive. A new wave is coming, and it puts people first. Let's make sure French Hill is the next one to go: chris4ar.org/ab-video2
Chris Jones for Congress
Dr. Chris Jones for Congress in Arkansas’s 2nd District. Building opportunity, strengthening communities, and shaping the next Arkansas together.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:08 AM
It does feel like Trump may have peaked, but I don’t see him changing his ways—if anything, he seems to be getting worse. I’m afraid we’re in for a tough winter.
It would be interesting to see what percentage of each states population has joined Ice in the last year, bet Arkansas is close to the top.
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It would be interesting to see what percentage of each states population has joined Ice in the last year, bet Arkansas is close to the top.
The Republicans are coming, the Republicans are coming ...
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Republicans are coming, the Republicans are coming ...
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On his 78th birthday, here’s one of my favorite Joe Walsh songs from his James Gang days.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=0UVO...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=0UVO...
Walk Away
YouTube video by James Gang - Topic
m.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
On his 78th birthday, here’s one of my favorite Joe Walsh songs from his James Gang days.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=0UVO...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=0UVO...
Reposted by Bruce Erickson
‘Tummy Trouble’ (1989) 🎬 🍼 🖤
November 19, 2025 at 4:42 AM
‘Tummy Trouble’ (1989) 🎬 🍼 🖤
One more day and the smoking begins. Can't wait to share some bacon with family.
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
One more day and the smoking begins. Can't wait to share some bacon with family.
Social Security goes up 2.8% in 2026, but Medicare Part B jumps 9.7% — cutting an extra amount right out of that small raise every month. So don’t tell me health care costs aren’t rising for everyone, not just people on Obamacare.
And all they are getting is COLA of only 2.8% ???? WTH??
In 2026, older adults and people with disabilities will pay almost $203 per month in 2026 for their Part B premium.
The projected jump greatly outpaces inflation and will put a strain on Medicare enrollees who lived on fixed incomes. www.statnews.com/2025/11/14/m...
The projected jump greatly outpaces inflation and will put a strain on Medicare enrollees who lived on fixed incomes. www.statnews.com/2025/11/14/m...
November 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Social Security goes up 2.8% in 2026, but Medicare Part B jumps 9.7% — cutting an extra amount right out of that small raise every month. So don’t tell me health care costs aren’t rising for everyone, not just people on Obamacare.
Reposted by Bruce Erickson
Ever find yourself at home, hungry, & wishing for an eel delivery service? Well you're not alone!
In the 1580s Queen Elizabeth had cartloads of eels & pike delivered weekly to her castle at Hertford from Cambridge by a man named William Raven.
Why eel out when you can order in?
🗃️🧪
In the 1580s Queen Elizabeth had cartloads of eels & pike delivered weekly to her castle at Hertford from Cambridge by a man named William Raven.
Why eel out when you can order in?
🗃️🧪
November 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Ever find yourself at home, hungry, & wishing for an eel delivery service? Well you're not alone!
In the 1580s Queen Elizabeth had cartloads of eels & pike delivered weekly to her castle at Hertford from Cambridge by a man named William Raven.
Why eel out when you can order in?
🗃️🧪
In the 1580s Queen Elizabeth had cartloads of eels & pike delivered weekly to her castle at Hertford from Cambridge by a man named William Raven.
Why eel out when you can order in?
🗃️🧪
Cool
#nightmusic
Dr. Gene Koshinski (glasses) and Tim Broscious both work at the University of Delaware as Professor and Assistant Professor of Percussion, respectively. They’re playing a Basque folk instrument, the Txalaparta.
Hope your weekend was decent. G'night.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN5S...
Dr. Gene Koshinski (glasses) and Tim Broscious both work at the University of Delaware as Professor and Assistant Professor of Percussion, respectively. They’re playing a Basque folk instrument, the Txalaparta.
Hope your weekend was decent. G'night.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN5S...
"Ingrained" (2025) by Gene Koshinski &Tim Broscious (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
YouTube video by Gene Koshinski
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Cool
Blue Origan lands their first rocket ... a very big accomplishment. Next comes the 2nd stage needs to relight it's engine.
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Blue Origan lands their first rocket ... a very big accomplishment. Next comes the 2nd stage needs to relight it's engine.
SpaceX is not the only game in Town .. Congratz Blue Origin!
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
SpaceX is not the only game in Town .. Congratz Blue Origin!
I'd vote for this everyday until my last breath.
i’ve said this before and i remain convinced it’s true, the 2028 platform that would deliver obama 08 results is “i am gonna
bring the hammer down on the corrupt self-dealing politicians and their rich friends and there are no sacred cows id give a pass”
bring the hammer down on the corrupt self-dealing politicians and their rich friends and there are no sacred cows id give a pass”
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I'd vote for this everyday until my last breath.
Big solar burp incoming! 🌞 A Level 4 geomagnetic storm should hit in ~12 hours. Might mess a bit with power, satellites, and radios. U.S. folks won’t see auroras though — it’ll be daytime.
November 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Big solar burp incoming! 🌞 A Level 4 geomagnetic storm should hit in ~12 hours. Might mess a bit with power, satellites, and radios. U.S. folks won’t see auroras though — it’ll be daytime.
Reposted by Bruce Erickson
Reposted by Bruce Erickson
Forbidden Planet (1956) 🎥
Directed by Fred M. Wilcox
A startship crew travels to a distant planet's colony to investigate its silence.
Once there, they discover two survivors and a dark secret.
#FilmSky
Directed by Fred M. Wilcox
A startship crew travels to a distant planet's colony to investigate its silence.
Once there, they discover two survivors and a dark secret.
#FilmSky
November 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Forbidden Planet (1956) 🎥
Directed by Fred M. Wilcox
A startship crew travels to a distant planet's colony to investigate its silence.
Once there, they discover two survivors and a dark secret.
#FilmSky
Directed by Fred M. Wilcox
A startship crew travels to a distant planet's colony to investigate its silence.
Once there, they discover two survivors and a dark secret.
#FilmSky
Can not lie .. this is my garden today.
November 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Can not lie .. this is my garden today.
Reposted by Bruce Erickson
Got this original Mars Attacks Rom painting by JK Woodward recently from a friend.
November 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Got this original Mars Attacks Rom painting by JK Woodward recently from a friend.
Reposted by Bruce Erickson
They both are ...
November 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
They both are ...