Don Gibson
@dongibson.bsky.social
Plant Scientist PhD. Likes to talk about housing and land use. Strong takes on bike lanes and tomatoes. 📌 Natomas, Sacramento, CA
Causally throwing on Bluey to entertain your toddler has the risk of causing you to break out in tears depending on the episode. Today it was Onesies.
January 7, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Causally throwing on Bluey to entertain your toddler has the risk of causing you to break out in tears depending on the episode. Today it was Onesies.
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It’s genuinely wild that the United States spent decades building an elaborate rules-based international order which de facto cemented its permanent status as the dominant global hegemon, sustained by ideology rather than might, and now is just blowing it all up for literally no reason
January 6, 2026 at 12:35 AM
It’s genuinely wild that the United States spent decades building an elaborate rules-based international order which de facto cemented its permanent status as the dominant global hegemon, sustained by ideology rather than might, and now is just blowing it all up for literally no reason
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The US justice system now has de facto jurisdiction over every head of state on earth except our own. Madness.
January 4, 2026 at 2:06 AM
The US justice system now has de facto jurisdiction over every head of state on earth except our own. Madness.
Brutal way for the 49ers to loose on that last play
January 4, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Brutal way for the 49ers to loose on that last play
Literally a war for oil. JFC I remember 2003 when Bush admin would actively deign that was a goal this admin is just open about a resource war
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 4, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Literally a war for oil. JFC I remember 2003 when Bush admin would actively deign that was a goal this admin is just open about a resource war
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
January 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
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It’s sobering to look back on the run-up to the Iraq war—a period of unceasing chattering-class debate, elaborate official lies, media complicity, unavailing global protest, in the end a giant stitch-up—and have it seem like some sort of paradise of public deliberation compared to these gangsters.
January 3, 2026 at 9:51 PM
It’s sobering to look back on the run-up to the Iraq war—a period of unceasing chattering-class debate, elaborate official lies, media complicity, unavailing global protest, in the end a giant stitch-up—and have it seem like some sort of paradise of public deliberation compared to these gangsters.
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Once again.
No Blood For Oil vs. Exactly How Much Oil Are We Talking About?
Contrary to what he would have you believe, President Bush’s plans to invade Iraq have nothing to do with such high-minded goals as liberating the Iraqi people or saving the world from terrorism. His ...
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January 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Once again.
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The FIFA Peace Prize used to mean something
January 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The FIFA Peace Prize used to mean something
Did toddler friendly New Years Party. Celebrated at 8pm, no one got drunk, and the milk was SPILLED
January 1, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Did toddler friendly New Years Party. Celebrated at 8pm, no one got drunk, and the milk was SPILLED
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Me: good morning son
Toddler: stop, I want mommy
Toddler: stop, I want mommy
December 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Me: good morning son
Toddler: stop, I want mommy
Toddler: stop, I want mommy
Toddler: my tummy hurts
Me: you have been running a lot. It’s called a cramp. Let’s take a break
Toddler: ok
Toddler Naruto Runs across the house
Me: you have been running a lot. It’s called a cramp. Let’s take a break
Toddler: ok
Toddler Naruto Runs across the house
December 29, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Toddler: my tummy hurts
Me: you have been running a lot. It’s called a cramp. Let’s take a break
Toddler: ok
Toddler Naruto Runs across the house
Me: you have been running a lot. It’s called a cramp. Let’s take a break
Toddler: ok
Toddler Naruto Runs across the house
Celebrating together
December 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Celebrating together
Cheers to all who celebrate
December 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Cheers to all who celebrate
Cook the pop tart!
December 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Cook the pop tart!
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An amazing Pop Tarts Bowl. Damn.
December 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM
An amazing Pop Tarts Bowl. Damn.
One of the weirdest things about iOS is it automatically put my phone in driving mode while just going on a walk.
December 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
One of the weirdest things about iOS is it automatically put my phone in driving mode while just going on a walk.
Loving learning our local history on our floods before the big dams were built
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The California Floods Of 1955.
YouTube video by Mark Finan Weather
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December 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Loving learning our local history on our floods before the big dams were built
youtu.be/wIte3NEBSQw?...
youtu.be/wIte3NEBSQw?...
Green hills and cloudy Christmas Day from the hills over San Jose
December 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Green hills and cloudy Christmas Day from the hills over San Jose
My 3 year old toddler had recently discovered how to smile on request.
Unfortunately it’s the most obvious fake smile since it looks like he just smelled a fart and keeps his mouth open.
Unfortunately it’s the most obvious fake smile since it looks like he just smelled a fart and keeps his mouth open.
December 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
My 3 year old toddler had recently discovered how to smile on request.
Unfortunately it’s the most obvious fake smile since it looks like he just smelled a fart and keeps his mouth open.
Unfortunately it’s the most obvious fake smile since it looks like he just smelled a fart and keeps his mouth open.
Cloudy day on the farm
December 23, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Cloudy day on the farm
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The 2025 Headline of the Year Nominees
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December 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The 2025 Headline of the Year Nominees
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