Dr. Geoffrey M, Queer and There
@drgeoffreym.bsky.social
Freelance game writer. Itinerant confessor. Consultant on curiosities. PhD in Religion. (He/him)
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So it's Black History Month and that means I think it's a good time to get familiar with Mike Pondsmith, if you're not already.
When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world.
Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him.
cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...
When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world.
Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him.
cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...
Mike Pondsmith
Michael Alyn Pondsmith (born April 14, 1954[citation needed]) is an American roleplaying, board and video game designer. He is the founder of R. Talsorian Games and the creator of the acclaimed Cyberp...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:08 AM
So it's Black History Month and that means I think it's a good time to get familiar with Mike Pondsmith, if you're not already.
When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world.
Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him.
cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...
When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world.
Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him.
cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...
After binge-listening to the Data Over Dogma podcast, I want to make a sign to take to a football game: "Matthew 17:21". Maybe a t-shirt instead.
Sadly, the joke doesn't work on people who use the KJV, and I don't know how many NRSV types would be there.
cc: @maklelan.bsky.social
Sadly, the joke doesn't work on people who use the KJV, and I don't know how many NRSV types would be there.
cc: @maklelan.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
After binge-listening to the Data Over Dogma podcast, I want to make a sign to take to a football game: "Matthew 17:21". Maybe a t-shirt instead.
Sadly, the joke doesn't work on people who use the KJV, and I don't know how many NRSV types would be there.
cc: @maklelan.bsky.social
Sadly, the joke doesn't work on people who use the KJV, and I don't know how many NRSV types would be there.
cc: @maklelan.bsky.social
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They should invent a good night's sleep.
February 6, 2026 at 10:34 AM
They should invent a good night's sleep.
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Because I'm updating them today, I'd like to remind #AncientBluesky that we have *FREELY ACCESSIBLE* Ancient Greek resources at the Open University! 🏺
First, we have a 16 hour free OpenLearn course, which takes you from learning the alphabet to reading simple sentences: www.open.edu/openlearn/hi...
First, we have a 16 hour free OpenLearn course, which takes you from learning the alphabet to reading simple sentences: www.open.edu/openlearn/hi...
Getting started on ancient Greek
This free course, Getting started on ancient Greek, offers a taster of the ancient Greek world through the study of one of its most distinctive and enduring features: its language.The course ...
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March 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Because I'm updating them today, I'd like to remind #AncientBluesky that we have *FREELY ACCESSIBLE* Ancient Greek resources at the Open University! 🏺
First, we have a 16 hour free OpenLearn course, which takes you from learning the alphabet to reading simple sentences: www.open.edu/openlearn/hi...
First, we have a 16 hour free OpenLearn course, which takes you from learning the alphabet to reading simple sentences: www.open.edu/openlearn/hi...
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muttering over my grimoire like
I hate that spell check just doesn’t work anymore.
January 27, 2026 at 7:56 PM
muttering over my grimoire like
ADHD Orpheus
January 26, 2026 at 9:42 PM
ADHD Orpheus
The urban fantasy hill I am willing to die on:
Vampires are soulless, bloodsucking parasites with no redeeming qualities.
(I take this from folklore accounts, in which none of them are sexy and stylish, nor allowed to murder people on that account.)
Vampires are soulless, bloodsucking parasites with no redeeming qualities.
(I take this from folklore accounts, in which none of them are sexy and stylish, nor allowed to murder people on that account.)
January 25, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The urban fantasy hill I am willing to die on:
Vampires are soulless, bloodsucking parasites with no redeeming qualities.
(I take this from folklore accounts, in which none of them are sexy and stylish, nor allowed to murder people on that account.)
Vampires are soulless, bloodsucking parasites with no redeeming qualities.
(I take this from folklore accounts, in which none of them are sexy and stylish, nor allowed to murder people on that account.)
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"look to the helpers"
THEY'RE MURDERING THE HELPERS
THEY'RE MURDERING THE HELPERS
January 24, 2026 at 9:12 PM
"look to the helpers"
THEY'RE MURDERING THE HELPERS
THEY'RE MURDERING THE HELPERS
The day is horrible. I so wanted to have a few moments of whimsy, but I see it's not going to happen thanks to what's going on in the US.
None of you deserve this. None of you should have to live in these times.
None of you deserve this. None of you should have to live in these times.
January 24, 2026 at 9:22 PM
The day is horrible. I so wanted to have a few moments of whimsy, but I see it's not going to happen thanks to what's going on in the US.
None of you deserve this. None of you should have to live in these times.
None of you deserve this. None of you should have to live in these times.
I was so very disappointed when I found out what I found this story was actually about. Necromancers *never* get their own team.
There's nothing in the rulebook that says skeletons can't be racers!
There's nothing in the rulebook that says skeletons can't be racers!
January 14, 2026 at 7:38 PM
I was so very disappointed when I found out what I found this story was actually about. Necromancers *never* get their own team.
There's nothing in the rulebook that says skeletons can't be racers!
There's nothing in the rulebook that says skeletons can't be racers!
My cat appears to have three moods:
1. I would like to cuddle
2. I have changed my mind and woulid like to bite you
3. I am now unfindable in your home
1. I would like to cuddle
2. I have changed my mind and woulid like to bite you
3. I am now unfindable in your home
January 11, 2026 at 2:37 PM
My cat appears to have three moods:
1. I would like to cuddle
2. I have changed my mind and woulid like to bite you
3. I am now unfindable in your home
1. I would like to cuddle
2. I have changed my mind and woulid like to bite you
3. I am now unfindable in your home
It's surprising sometimes how often I can say, "Don't worry, you don't have to do it until my apparent death." People will sign up for anything.
January 7, 2026 at 2:23 AM
It's surprising sometimes how often I can say, "Don't worry, you don't have to do it until my apparent death." People will sign up for anything.
I am beginning to think my phone company doesn't actually want to be helpful.
January 7, 2026 at 2:10 AM
I am beginning to think my phone company doesn't actually want to be helpful.
I have said much the same about friends' homes.
I would enjoy pubs even more if after your second pint they led you to a cozy bed and let you fall asleep.
January 6, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I have said much the same about friends' homes.
Normally, I would write a long essay about this, but on this drizzly day, I will just echo the writer's point that the right wing fails to notice cultural critique. Fight Club? No. Starship Troopers? No. The Matrix? Darlings, you've absolutely missed it there.
How do right wingers love killing in the name? Because it’s a fucking banger.
How did The Lord of the Rings end up so beloved by the right wing?
January 6, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Normally, I would write a long essay about this, but on this drizzly day, I will just echo the writer's point that the right wing fails to notice cultural critique. Fight Club? No. Starship Troopers? No. The Matrix? Darlings, you've absolutely missed it there.
It's always nice to see artwork for something I wrote, so I can say, "Oh, I know those guys!"
January 6, 2026 at 5:39 PM
It's always nice to see artwork for something I wrote, so I can say, "Oh, I know those guys!"
In my professional capacity: he is correct that it's never too late.
In my personal capacity: hahahahahahaha.
I contain multitudes.
In my personal capacity: hahahahahahaha.
I contain multitudes.
January 6, 2026 at 12:56 AM
In my professional capacity: he is correct that it's never too late.
In my personal capacity: hahahahahahaha.
I contain multitudes.
In my personal capacity: hahahahahahaha.
I contain multitudes.
I've managed to go through 56 years without being blocked or ghosted by anyone, despite the fact that I'm not really into them. This is, as the younger folks say, all on you, bro.
I swear, I would take up life as a men's dating coach if I didn't think most of them simply shouldn't.
I swear, I would take up life as a men's dating coach if I didn't think most of them simply shouldn't.
Dude thinks he's on The Bachelor and women need to audition for him.
January 5, 2026 at 11:27 PM
I've managed to go through 56 years without being blocked or ghosted by anyone, despite the fact that I'm not really into them. This is, as the younger folks say, all on you, bro.
I swear, I would take up life as a men's dating coach if I didn't think most of them simply shouldn't.
I swear, I would take up life as a men's dating coach if I didn't think most of them simply shouldn't.
Were I a straighter man, I would ask for more holus-bolus. Thankfully, I am not.
Dearest husband,
My bosoms are, by nature, holus-bolus, and only entrapped by modern fashion. Your companion Archibald (if that *is* his name) has supped at our table and abused the idea of "guest room" for too long.
Please remove him or these will never be freewheeling again in your sight.
My bosoms are, by nature, holus-bolus, and only entrapped by modern fashion. Your companion Archibald (if that *is* his name) has supped at our table and abused the idea of "guest room" for too long.
Please remove him or these will never be freewheeling again in your sight.
January 5, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Were I a straighter man, I would ask for more holus-bolus. Thankfully, I am not.
May I just take a moment to appreciate "holus-bolus"?
Dearest wife. My bosom companion Archibald has informed me your bosoms cause panic and, frankly, I am aghast. I had no idea he knew you had bosoms 'neath your bodice but their freewheeling, holus-bolus attitude has caught his attention and I must protest. Please smother them mightily henceforth.
January 5, 2026 at 2:01 AM
May I just take a moment to appreciate "holus-bolus"?
This is both accurate and hurts just a teensy bit.
"Love is such an annoyance," said Searle. "I have exactly enough affection for the people I like and not a bit more. Being more loving means one would need more friends, and I have really quite done with the world. Nobody should have friends after forty.”
#books #booksky
#books #booksky
It's a full wolf moon🌕🐺
Enjoy a werewolf story and snuggle tight ❤️
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWC9P4TR/
#books #booksky #bsnm
Enjoy a werewolf story and snuggle tight ❤️
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWC9P4TR/
#books #booksky #bsnm
January 5, 2026 at 12:22 AM
This is both accurate and hurts just a teensy bit.
For the third? Fourth time in this city, I remain strangely hard to murder. I must work on that.
January 4, 2026 at 9:35 PM
For the third? Fourth time in this city, I remain strangely hard to murder. I must work on that.
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I love all of his myth videos, but this one genuinely made me laugh. The cat was startled.
I love all of his myth videos, but this one genuinely made me laugh. The cat was startled.
Applied Apollo
YouTube video by Pat Mandziy
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January 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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I love all of his myth videos, but this one genuinely made me laugh. The cat was startled.
I love all of his myth videos, but this one genuinely made me laugh. The cat was startled.
I don't have advice for this myself, but need the same, so in the spirit of Bluesky, I share it.
I’m considering running a kickstarter for my tiny indie journaling game.
I also don’t know if it would fund given the current situation. Advice?
I also don’t know if it would fund given the current situation. Advice?
January 4, 2026 at 11:26 AM
I don't have advice for this myself, but need the same, so in the spirit of Bluesky, I share it.