RM
@dorsalstream.bsky.social
You know, for kids.
Lapsed philosopher; higher ed guy. I think things and write stuff.
(I do have a (creative nonfiction) newsletter thanks for asking: http://howtotalk.substack.com.)
Lapsed philosopher; higher ed guy. I think things and write stuff.
(I do have a (creative nonfiction) newsletter thanks for asking: http://howtotalk.substack.com.)
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RM
@dorsalstream.bsky.social
· Jan 17
[anxiously trying to put wrinkly dollar bills in a mitten vending machine as an avalanche approaches]
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Setting the "number of days without evil permeating the world" counter back to zero for the gazillionth time in a row
January 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Setting the "number of days without evil permeating the world" counter back to zero for the gazillionth time in a row
New Year’s Revolutions
January 3, 2026 at 10:34 PM
New Year’s Revolutions
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So much of American history is just impulsive and extremely stupid elites, who don't believe in consequences because they have never personally experienced them, doing highly consequential stuff because they're bored or believe it might make them richer. I guess a lot of our culture, too.
January 3, 2026 at 7:22 PM
So much of American history is just impulsive and extremely stupid elites, who don't believe in consequences because they have never personally experienced them, doing highly consequential stuff because they're bored or believe it might make them richer. I guess a lot of our culture, too.
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I'm getting mixed messages about what is okay to do to presidents
January 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
I'm getting mixed messages about what is okay to do to presidents
Can’t believe it’s just the 3rd day of 2026, and I’ve already broken my resolution to not have an addled, corrupt president of my country illegally and unconstitutionally kidnap another foreign head of state to exploit their natural resources and to obtain meme fodder.
January 3, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Can’t believe it’s just the 3rd day of 2026, and I’ve already broken my resolution to not have an addled, corrupt president of my country illegally and unconstitutionally kidnap another foreign head of state to exploit their natural resources and to obtain meme fodder.
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If the sword of Damocles were hanging over my head I would jump up at it and try to bite it.
December 10, 2024 at 4:28 AM
If the sword of Damocles were hanging over my head I would jump up at it and try to bite it.
The arc of the moral universe bends toward injustice because the stupid, vile, and feckless keep sitting on it.
January 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The arc of the moral universe bends toward injustice because the stupid, vile, and feckless keep sitting on it.
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You should be embarrassed to be a member of congress and issuing anything other than impeachment resolutions. You're in the model UN. They should give you legos and a propeller hat
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
You should be embarrassed to be a member of congress and issuing anything other than impeachment resolutions. You're in the model UN. They should give you legos and a propeller hat
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We are a rogue state, run by a dictator, and the international community should treat us as such including all appropriate economic and diplomatic sanctions
January 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM
We are a rogue state, run by a dictator, and the international community should treat us as such including all appropriate economic and diplomatic sanctions
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[packing for work trip]
"Honey, where’s our business ketchup?"
"Honey, where’s our business ketchup?"
January 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
[packing for work trip]
"Honey, where’s our business ketchup?"
"Honey, where’s our business ketchup?"
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[God creating dogs] Oh these turned out great. Im going to want all of these back at some point
January 3, 2026 at 12:33 AM
[God creating dogs] Oh these turned out great. Im going to want all of these back at some point
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MANUARY, A MONTH FOR MEN.
January 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM
MANUARY, A MONTH FOR MEN.
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Want to be a better writer in 2026?
You'll be AMAZED at these 5 simple bits of clickb
Oh. Is this thing on?
You'll be AMAZED at these 5 simple bits of clickb
Oh. Is this thing on?
5 Easy Pieces
[your copyeditorial resolutions for 2026]
open.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Want to be a better writer in 2026?
You'll be AMAZED at these 5 simple bits of clickb
Oh. Is this thing on?
You'll be AMAZED at these 5 simple bits of clickb
Oh. Is this thing on?
They don't tell you this, but you can keep trying until you get one you like.
Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2026.
Let's. Go.
Let's. Go.
January 2, 2026 at 7:19 PM
They don't tell you this, but you can keep trying until you get one you like.
2025: Digging holes
2026: Building mounds
2026: Building mounds
January 2, 2026 at 7:18 PM
2025: Digging holes
2026: Building mounds
2026: Building mounds
[packing for work trip]
"Honey, where’s our business ketchup?"
"Honey, where’s our business ketchup?"
January 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
[packing for work trip]
"Honey, where’s our business ketchup?"
"Honey, where’s our business ketchup?"
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apparently they kicked me out of philosophy class, i didn’t ask why
January 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
apparently they kicked me out of philosophy class, i didn’t ask why
Loving this new year defined by whimsical resolutions. I’ve already met my goal of referring to two (2) dogs as “darling”.
January 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Loving this new year defined by whimsical resolutions. I’ve already met my goal of referring to two (2) dogs as “darling”.
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I like getting into dreamland and recognizing the weird locales that have been with my subconscious for years. Ah yes, there is Unnervingly Tall Hotel, which means Dilapidated Bridge I Must Cross On Foot is just around this corner
January 2, 2026 at 2:30 AM
I like getting into dreamland and recognizing the weird locales that have been with my subconscious for years. Ah yes, there is Unnervingly Tall Hotel, which means Dilapidated Bridge I Must Cross On Foot is just around this corner
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A remarkable trend that will come as a shock to you if your only info about NYC is from this Fox News.
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
December 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A remarkable trend that will come as a shock to you if your only info about NYC is from this Fox News.
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
Remember that, like with all new years, you need to wear it around the house first to break it in a little. Otherwise, 2026 is guaranteed to cause blisters.
January 2, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Remember that, like with all new years, you need to wear it around the house first to break it in a little. Otherwise, 2026 is guaranteed to cause blisters.
So thrilled to have a stylish thrifter as an icon for NYC.
(Also, those boots that the NY Post and conservative clicksters were so hot about her owning? She should own them if she wants, but turns out they were on loan. Lol. Lmao even.)
open.substack.com/pub/brainmat...
(Also, those boots that the NY Post and conservative clicksters were so hot about her owning? She should own them if she wants, but turns out they were on loan. Lol. Lmao even.)
open.substack.com/pub/brainmat...
What to Wear at Midnight and the Morning After (If You’re the First Lady of New York)
A Swearing-In, Styled: Rama Duwaji, Zohran Mamdani, and What They Wore When Power Changed Hands
open.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM
So thrilled to have a stylish thrifter as an icon for NYC.
(Also, those boots that the NY Post and conservative clicksters were so hot about her owning? She should own them if she wants, but turns out they were on loan. Lol. Lmao even.)
open.substack.com/pub/brainmat...
(Also, those boots that the NY Post and conservative clicksters were so hot about her owning? She should own them if she wants, but turns out they were on loan. Lol. Lmao even.)
open.substack.com/pub/brainmat...
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My new year’s resolution is to not be cloven in twain
January 2, 2026 at 3:25 AM
My new year’s resolution is to not be cloven in twain
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🔊 4'33" (Kidz Bop version)
December 31, 2025 at 8:11 AM
🔊 4'33" (Kidz Bop version)
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tbh it's going to be a little weird having a mayor who actually cares about the city he's leading
January 1, 2026 at 8:34 PM
tbh it's going to be a little weird having a mayor who actually cares about the city he's leading