David Runyon
@dclr42.bsky.social
From the years 1975-2025, there has not been a year without war (either international or civil).
February 20, 2026 at 2:38 PM
From the years 1975-2025, there has not been a year without war (either international or civil).
Happy year of the Fire Hose! the Fair Horse! the Fir House! the Fur Hearse!
Fine. Celebrate whatever you want.
Fine. Celebrate whatever you want.
February 18, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Happy year of the Fire Hose! the Fair Horse! the Fir House! the Fur Hearse!
Fine. Celebrate whatever you want.
Fine. Celebrate whatever you want.
Curious what you think about this approach to AI:
shumer.dev/something-bi...
shumer.dev/something-bi...
Something Big Is Happening
A personal note for non-tech friends and family on what AI is starting to change.
shumer.dev
February 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Curious what you think about this approach to AI:
shumer.dev/something-bi...
shumer.dev/something-bi...
He's thinking of changing his name to Martin Gras.
February 17, 2026 at 1:56 PM
He's thinking of changing his name to Martin Gras.
"What is truth?" becomes even more difficult to answer when it's asked by Pontius Microsoft CoPilate.
February 16, 2026 at 3:43 PM
"What is truth?" becomes even more difficult to answer when it's asked by Pontius Microsoft CoPilate.
These two podcast episodes do a good job of discussing how and why we should do a better job of thinking about faith, government, and politics:
www.holypost.com/post/alex-pr...
thedispatch.com/podcast/advi...
www.holypost.com/post/alex-pr...
thedispatch.com/podcast/advi...
Alex Pretti’s Killing and Not Letting Rage Win
The killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis has become another moment where violence, misinformation, and political certainty collide. As video evidence contradicts official narratives...
www.holypost.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:12 PM
These two podcast episodes do a good job of discussing how and why we should do a better job of thinking about faith, government, and politics:
www.holypost.com/post/alex-pr...
thedispatch.com/podcast/advi...
www.holypost.com/post/alex-pr...
thedispatch.com/podcast/advi...
Breathing new life into a classic genre: a rap opera, Wagner's Bling Cycle (or Der Bling des Nibelungen).
February 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Breathing new life into a classic genre: a rap opera, Wagner's Bling Cycle (or Der Bling des Nibelungen).
"The question is where to draw the line."
There are a lot of things that are clearly on one side or the other of "the line." Some things are much, much harder. What is a line you find it hard to draw?
There are a lot of things that are clearly on one side or the other of "the line." Some things are much, much harder. What is a line you find it hard to draw?
February 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
"The question is where to draw the line."
There are a lot of things that are clearly on one side or the other of "the line." Some things are much, much harder. What is a line you find it hard to draw?
There are a lot of things that are clearly on one side or the other of "the line." Some things are much, much harder. What is a line you find it hard to draw?
Politicians haven't changed.
1 Kings 21:4-16 (paraphrased)
Ahab lay in bed sulking & refused to eat. His wife Jezebel asked him, “Why are you so sullen?”
He said, “Because Naboth will not give me his vineyard."
Jezebel said, “Is this how a king acts? I’ll get you the vineyard.”
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1 Kings 21:4-16 (paraphrased)
Ahab lay in bed sulking & refused to eat. His wife Jezebel asked him, “Why are you so sullen?”
He said, “Because Naboth will not give me his vineyard."
Jezebel said, “Is this how a king acts? I’ll get you the vineyard.”
1/2
February 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Politicians haven't changed.
1 Kings 21:4-16 (paraphrased)
Ahab lay in bed sulking & refused to eat. His wife Jezebel asked him, “Why are you so sullen?”
He said, “Because Naboth will not give me his vineyard."
Jezebel said, “Is this how a king acts? I’ll get you the vineyard.”
1/2
1 Kings 21:4-16 (paraphrased)
Ahab lay in bed sulking & refused to eat. His wife Jezebel asked him, “Why are you so sullen?”
He said, “Because Naboth will not give me his vineyard."
Jezebel said, “Is this how a king acts? I’ll get you the vineyard.”
1/2
Rick Astley was born on the 7th anniversary of the patenting of the microchip, which was patented on Bob Marley's 14th birthday, who was born on Ronald Reagan's 34th birthday, who was born on Babe Ruth's 16th birthday. February 6!
February 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Rick Astley was born on the 7th anniversary of the patenting of the microchip, which was patented on Bob Marley's 14th birthday, who was born on Ronald Reagan's 34th birthday, who was born on Babe Ruth's 16th birthday. February 6!
Don't Be a Sucker:
youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4?...
youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4?...
Don't Be a Sucker
YouTube video by US National Archives
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February 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Don't Be a Sucker:
youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4?...
youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4?...
In 2000, the United States eliminated measles. We recently un-eliminated it. This is a national embarrassment.
Note: Medical decisions are highly individual & parents must consider many things in the care of their children.
Note: "My body, my choice" is a ridiculous slogan.
Note: Medical decisions are highly individual & parents must consider many things in the care of their children.
Note: "My body, my choice" is a ridiculous slogan.
February 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
In 2000, the United States eliminated measles. We recently un-eliminated it. This is a national embarrassment.
Note: Medical decisions are highly individual & parents must consider many things in the care of their children.
Note: "My body, my choice" is a ridiculous slogan.
Note: Medical decisions are highly individual & parents must consider many things in the care of their children.
Note: "My body, my choice" is a ridiculous slogan.
The Epstein files reveal those who earned frequent flyer Epstein miles, those who suffered Epstein wiles, those who visited Epstein's isles- in short, they reveal Epstein's viles.
February 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The Epstein files reveal those who earned frequent flyer Epstein miles, those who suffered Epstein wiles, those who visited Epstein's isles- in short, they reveal Epstein's viles.
Improve something today.
February 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Improve something today.
“In general, starships are not permitted to fire first against any Threat force, and any response to provocation must be measured and in proportion to such provocation.” Tactical Policies, Star Trek TNG Technical Manual
February 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
“In general, starships are not permitted to fire first against any Threat force, and any response to provocation must be measured and in proportion to such provocation.” Tactical Policies, Star Trek TNG Technical Manual
"Lived experience" is a confusing term for me. What does the modifier "lived" signify? Is it to differentiate from "unlived experience?" "Undead experience?" Stop erasing the zombie experience, deadophobes.
January 30, 2026 at 3:01 PM
"Lived experience" is a confusing term for me. What does the modifier "lived" signify? Is it to differentiate from "unlived experience?" "Undead experience?" Stop erasing the zombie experience, deadophobes.
The Girl Scouts make and sell cookies but not brownies. It seems like a missed opportunity at natural brand alignment.
January 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The Girl Scouts make and sell cookies but not brownies. It seems like a missed opportunity at natural brand alignment.
Today- January 27- is the anniversary of the retirement of the P-51 from active US Air Force service and the transition to an all-jet fighter force.
I'm glad there are still P-51s flying- they're beautiful planes.
I'm glad there are still P-51s flying- they're beautiful planes.
January 28, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Today- January 27- is the anniversary of the retirement of the P-51 from active US Air Force service and the transition to an all-jet fighter force.
I'm glad there are still P-51s flying- they're beautiful planes.
I'm glad there are still P-51s flying- they're beautiful planes.
Without biology, your life would be practically indescribable.
January 27, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Without biology, your life would be practically indescribable.
If you get snow this weekend, enjoy it! Take a good old-fashioned snow day.
January 23, 2026 at 9:18 PM
If you get snow this weekend, enjoy it! Take a good old-fashioned snow day.
Alternate history exam question #48:
Which US president set records for winning four consecutive Nobel Peace Prizes and six Olympic medals (4 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) while in office?
Which US president set records for winning four consecutive Nobel Peace Prizes and six Olympic medals (4 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) while in office?
January 21, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Alternate history exam question #48:
Which US president set records for winning four consecutive Nobel Peace Prizes and six Olympic medals (4 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) while in office?
Which US president set records for winning four consecutive Nobel Peace Prizes and six Olympic medals (4 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) while in office?
Has Trump tried, "Hey, can I please borrow Greenland for a bit? I'll give it right back?"
January 20, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Has Trump tried, "Hey, can I please borrow Greenland for a bit? I'll give it right back?"
I thought the speakers were broken but then I realized that the movie was The Mimecraft Movie.
January 19, 2026 at 3:55 PM
I thought the speakers were broken but then I realized that the movie was The Mimecraft Movie.
I wonder if we could reduce our troubles by renaming ICE the National Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
January 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I wonder if we could reduce our troubles by renaming ICE the National Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.