Dylan (he/him)
@dbirtolo.bsky.social
Avid reader and writer, gamer and game designer, and professional jouster/sword swinger. Also scuba diving instructor, because I am part Selkie.
I'll admit I was nervous about checking election results, but I'm so glad I did.
November 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I'll admit I was nervous about checking election results, but I'm so glad I did.
So about Andor S2 hitting hard and being spot on...
"I believe we are in crisis. The distance between what is said and what is known to be true has become an abyss. Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous..."
"I believe we are in crisis. The distance between what is said and what is known to be true has become an abyss. Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous..."
October 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
So about Andor S2 hitting hard and being spot on...
"I believe we are in crisis. The distance between what is said and what is known to be true has become an abyss. Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous..."
"I believe we are in crisis. The distance between what is said and what is known to be true has become an abyss. Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous..."
Late to the game, but Andor season 2 hits hard. The first season was good and had more than a few "oof" moments. But season 2? Damn.
Also, everyone who watches this knows the Empire are the bad guys, right? Because the parallels...
Also, everyone who watches this knows the Empire are the bad guys, right? Because the parallels...
October 23, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Late to the game, but Andor season 2 hits hard. The first season was good and had more than a few "oof" moments. But season 2? Damn.
Also, everyone who watches this knows the Empire are the bad guys, right? Because the parallels...
Also, everyone who watches this knows the Empire are the bad guys, right? Because the parallels...
In my field, AI use is becoming common. "It's the future" and "if you're not using it, you're falling behind."
Then I'll fall behind.
Even the ethical questions aside (and there are plenty), there's no way I can justify what it does to the environment. Full stop.
Then I'll fall behind.
Even the ethical questions aside (and there are plenty), there's no way I can justify what it does to the environment. Full stop.
October 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In my field, AI use is becoming common. "It's the future" and "if you're not using it, you're falling behind."
Then I'll fall behind.
Even the ethical questions aside (and there are plenty), there's no way I can justify what it does to the environment. Full stop.
Then I'll fall behind.
Even the ethical questions aside (and there are plenty), there's no way I can justify what it does to the environment. Full stop.
I just go called "the hardest softie you'll ever meet", and I take that as a huge compliment.
October 9, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I just go called "the hardest softie you'll ever meet", and I take that as a huge compliment.
Also claiming to have made great progress in the investigation and catching the suspect in 33 hours *because he turned himself in* is one of the biggest taking credit for someone else's work moves I've seen recently.
September 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Also claiming to have made great progress in the investigation and catching the suspect in 33 hours *because he turned himself in* is one of the biggest taking credit for someone else's work moves I've seen recently.
I'm sure now that the shooter was identified as a young cis white man, and not a leftist, we'll see calls to keep guns out of the hands of white men, right? Right?
September 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I'm sure now that the shooter was identified as a young cis white man, and not a leftist, we'll see calls to keep guns out of the hands of white men, right? Right?
More of this please.
"Even in a contest against men twice his age, Mamdani has begun to sound like the adult in the room on issues of public safety, offering detailed, thoughtful policy proposals."
🙏 @errollouis.bsky.social
🙏 @errollouis.bsky.social
Mamdani’s New Ideas on Crime Show Make His Opponents Look Old
What he understands and they don’t.
nymag.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
More of this please.
Reposted by Dylan (he/him)
"Even in a contest against men twice his age, Mamdani has begun to sound like the adult in the room on issues of public safety, offering detailed, thoughtful policy proposals."
🙏 @errollouis.bsky.social
🙏 @errollouis.bsky.social
Mamdani’s New Ideas on Crime Show Make His Opponents Look Old
What he understands and they don’t.
nymag.com
September 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"Even in a contest against men twice his age, Mamdani has begun to sound like the adult in the room on issues of public safety, offering detailed, thoughtful policy proposals."
🙏 @errollouis.bsky.social
🙏 @errollouis.bsky.social
Just had a bad dream where I was going on this really awesome boat dive with two dives, but only one of my tanks had air.
I might be a little scuba obsessed.
I might be a little scuba obsessed.
August 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Just had a bad dream where I was going on this really awesome boat dive with two dives, but only one of my tanks had air.
I might be a little scuba obsessed.
I might be a little scuba obsessed.
You know what I wish? That more people had the safety, security, and energy to pursue their passions. I love watching people get really excited and creative about something.
I think we'd have even more amazing things (media, games, inventions, etc.) if more folks had that freedom.
I think we'd have even more amazing things (media, games, inventions, etc.) if more folks had that freedom.
August 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
You know what I wish? That more people had the safety, security, and energy to pursue their passions. I love watching people get really excited and creative about something.
I think we'd have even more amazing things (media, games, inventions, etc.) if more folks had that freedom.
I think we'd have even more amazing things (media, games, inventions, etc.) if more folks had that freedom.
Remember that finding joy can be an act of rebellion.
August 26, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Remember that finding joy can be an act of rebellion.
I've seen a lot of posts lately talking about how therapy is bunk and pointless. As someone who firmly supports therapy, I strongly disagree. But, there's a huge caveat.
You have to *want* to work on it and be willing to face some ugly things. And have no doubts, it will be work.
You have to *want* to work on it and be willing to face some ugly things. And have no doubts, it will be work.
August 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I've seen a lot of posts lately talking about how therapy is bunk and pointless. As someone who firmly supports therapy, I strongly disagree. But, there's a huge caveat.
You have to *want* to work on it and be willing to face some ugly things. And have no doubts, it will be work.
You have to *want* to work on it and be willing to face some ugly things. And have no doubts, it will be work.
Yesterday I was cleared to start bending over and twisting (lightly and slowly).
I used to do daily stretching, but had to stop because of the surgery.
I just did some stretching. And two months of no back movement makes you really tight. I don't know the last time I was this inflexible.
I used to do daily stretching, but had to stop because of the surgery.
I just did some stretching. And two months of no back movement makes you really tight. I don't know the last time I was this inflexible.
August 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Yesterday I was cleared to start bending over and twisting (lightly and slowly).
I used to do daily stretching, but had to stop because of the surgery.
I just did some stretching. And two months of no back movement makes you really tight. I don't know the last time I was this inflexible.
I used to do daily stretching, but had to stop because of the surgery.
I just did some stretching. And two months of no back movement makes you really tight. I don't know the last time I was this inflexible.
It's time to get back in the ocean.
Today will be the first time since surgery.
It has been too long.
And I'm so excited! Yes, at 730 in the morning. If there were any doubts that I'm a water creature.
Today will be the first time since surgery.
It has been too long.
And I'm so excited! Yes, at 730 in the morning. If there were any doubts that I'm a water creature.
August 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It's time to get back in the ocean.
Today will be the first time since surgery.
It has been too long.
And I'm so excited! Yes, at 730 in the morning. If there were any doubts that I'm a water creature.
Today will be the first time since surgery.
It has been too long.
And I'm so excited! Yes, at 730 in the morning. If there were any doubts that I'm a water creature.
You know it's been a busy day when the first chance you've had to play your BGA games is around 6 pm...
August 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
You know it's been a busy day when the first chance you've had to play your BGA games is around 6 pm...
So we saw the new Superman tonight, and I have to say, I haven't enjoyed and felt that much from a Superman movie since the Christopher Reeve days.
August 6, 2025 at 7:14 AM
So we saw the new Superman tonight, and I have to say, I haven't enjoyed and felt that much from a Superman movie since the Christopher Reeve days.
As of last night, I officially got back in the water the first time since surgery, and have even taught my first class! Getting back where I belong.
July 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
As of last night, I officially got back in the water the first time since surgery, and have even taught my first class! Getting back where I belong.
You know - I wish hypocrisy mattered.
And it's telling that most people reading this will know exactly who I'm talking about with just that much context.
And it's telling that most people reading this will know exactly who I'm talking about with just that much context.
July 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM
You know - I wish hypocrisy mattered.
And it's telling that most people reading this will know exactly who I'm talking about with just that much context.
And it's telling that most people reading this will know exactly who I'm talking about with just that much context.
And for some good news...
Guess who just got their medical sign off to get back underwater?
Guess who just got their medical sign off to get back underwater?
July 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
And for some good news...
Guess who just got their medical sign off to get back underwater?
Guess who just got their medical sign off to get back underwater?
Still masking. Still going to mask.
We mask because no one else is lifting a finger to stop the spread of Covid.
We mask for ourselves, our loved ones and our communities.
We mask because we know public health is a team sport.
It’s not too late to start masking again, and I promise it’s not as hard as you think
We mask for ourselves, our loved ones and our communities.
We mask because we know public health is a team sport.
It’s not too late to start masking again, and I promise it’s not as hard as you think
July 15, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Still masking. Still going to mask.
I totally placed a special order for 50 custom lollipops (from Lollies by Leah), because I'm an adult dang it.
July 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I totally placed a special order for 50 custom lollipops (from Lollies by Leah), because I'm an adult dang it.
Just last year, I had to struggle to get unemployment.
I severely doubt anyone who complains about immigrants or lazy folks stealing benefits realizes just how hard it is to get them.
I severely doubt anyone who complains about immigrants or lazy folks stealing benefits realizes just how hard it is to get them.
July 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Just last year, I had to struggle to get unemployment.
I severely doubt anyone who complains about immigrants or lazy folks stealing benefits realizes just how hard it is to get them.
I severely doubt anyone who complains about immigrants or lazy folks stealing benefits realizes just how hard it is to get them.
I seem to remember it's supposed to be "might for right," not "might makes right." It's also not "might wrings its hands and doesn't do anything because it's afraid of rocking the boat."
July 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I seem to remember it's supposed to be "might for right," not "might makes right." It's also not "might wrings its hands and doesn't do anything because it's afraid of rocking the boat."
I'm not at all surprised that the bill passed and so many in power don't care one bit about those they're supposed to represent or what happens to them. I'm not surprised that so many voted to line their pockets a little deeper and support those at the top while punching down as much as they can.
July 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I'm not at all surprised that the bill passed and so many in power don't care one bit about those they're supposed to represent or what happens to them. I'm not surprised that so many voted to line their pockets a little deeper and support those at the top while punching down as much as they can.