Dylan Buffum
@dylanjcb.bsky.social
Writer of Richard Rorty fan fiction. Progressive pragmatist. Armchair agitator. Just trying to get by.
Yes, I’m wearing suspenders and yes, I had oatmeal and a hard boiled egg for breakfast and yes, I’m turning into my father and yes, I’m good with that.
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Yes, I’m wearing suspenders and yes, I had oatmeal and a hard boiled egg for breakfast and yes, I’m turning into my father and yes, I’m good with that.
I do not understand what “the dog who didn’t bark” means in this context.
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I do not understand what “the dog who didn’t bark” means in this context.
I’m fifty years old and today I learned that there is professional (American) football in Canada. In my defense, I‘ve never followed American football in the U.S.A., but it still seems lIke I would have heard of it before.
November 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I’m fifty years old and today I learned that there is professional (American) football in Canada. In my defense, I‘ve never followed American football in the U.S.A., but it still seems lIke I would have heard of it before.
I haven’t had health insurance since 2024. It sucks, but day to day I’m pretty healthy.
I don’t suffer from food insecurity. I imagine that sucks worse.
I find it impossible to judge whether the capitalizing systemic harms from the shutdown have reached the point where Dems are right to retreat.
I don’t suffer from food insecurity. I imagine that sucks worse.
I find it impossible to judge whether the capitalizing systemic harms from the shutdown have reached the point where Dems are right to retreat.
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I haven’t had health insurance since 2024. It sucks, but day to day I’m pretty healthy.
I don’t suffer from food insecurity. I imagine that sucks worse.
I find it impossible to judge whether the capitalizing systemic harms from the shutdown have reached the point where Dems are right to retreat.
I don’t suffer from food insecurity. I imagine that sucks worse.
I find it impossible to judge whether the capitalizing systemic harms from the shutdown have reached the point where Dems are right to retreat.
#Pluribus ep 1 is frustrating because the zombie virus Armageddon is stupidly obvious to the viewer but the protagonist is totally clueless and makes all sorts of normal but idiotic choices.
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
#Pluribus ep 1 is frustrating because the zombie virus Armageddon is stupidly obvious to the viewer but the protagonist is totally clueless and makes all sorts of normal but idiotic choices.
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I see James Watson died. So it's time for a science joke.
"What did Watson and Crick discover?"
"Rosalind Franklin's notes."
Good joke.
"What did Watson and Crick discover?"
"Rosalind Franklin's notes."
Good joke.
November 8, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I see James Watson died. So it's time for a science joke.
"What did Watson and Crick discover?"
"Rosalind Franklin's notes."
Good joke.
"What did Watson and Crick discover?"
"Rosalind Franklin's notes."
Good joke.
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10/10 take. No notes.
November 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
10/10 take. No notes.
I‘ve never felt so seen as when John Oliver reminded people with broken tail lights to take the laundry out of the dryer. He really gets me!
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I‘ve never felt so seen as when John Oliver reminded people with broken tail lights to take the laundry out of the dryer. He really gets me!
It’s perfectly ok to end a conversation because this is your only chance to be alone for the next week or so.
November 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
It’s perfectly ok to end a conversation because this is your only chance to be alone for the next week or so.
What was the moment you learned you had to show up? #neighbors #family #friends #community #nation #world #oppressed #privileged #service #duty #love #care #show-up #lift-up
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
What was the moment you learned you had to show up? #neighbors #family #friends #community #nation #world #oppressed #privileged #service #duty #love #care #show-up #lift-up
My new life strategy of giving people lots of positive feedback seems to be having good results. Surprise! Telling people why you like them makes them want to spend time with you!
November 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
My new life strategy of giving people lots of positive feedback seems to be having good results. Surprise! Telling people why you like them makes them want to spend time with you!
I lIke this photo as an example of the way fiction contains truth. If you watch the video, this didn’t really happen the way it appears. On the other hand, it portrays his truest, deepest character as a man who DGAF about the suffering of anyone. That’s the power of fiction to show truth.
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I lIke this photo as an example of the way fiction contains truth. If you watch the video, this didn’t really happen the way it appears. On the other hand, it portrays his truest, deepest character as a man who DGAF about the suffering of anyone. That’s the power of fiction to show truth.
I imagine myself a tidier person than reality would suggest.
I’d prefer to bring reality closer to my ideal, than try to adapt my self-image to what others may observe in my home.
I’d prefer to bring reality closer to my ideal, than try to adapt my self-image to what others may observe in my home.
November 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I imagine myself a tidier person than reality would suggest.
I’d prefer to bring reality closer to my ideal, than try to adapt my self-image to what others may observe in my home.
I’d prefer to bring reality closer to my ideal, than try to adapt my self-image to what others may observe in my home.
In my view, it would be a reasonable limit on the First Amendment to prohibit the publication of the address of a private residence without the consent of the owner, resident or lien holder. The public has a right to know what neighborhood a public figure lives in, but not the street or house #
November 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
In my view, it would be a reasonable limit on the First Amendment to prohibit the publication of the address of a private residence without the consent of the owner, resident or lien holder. The public has a right to know what neighborhood a public figure lives in, but not the street or house #
Seven of the last 10 incoming calls have been robocalls from my child’s elementary school.
November 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Seven of the last 10 incoming calls have been robocalls from my child’s elementary school.
I think we can just call it a tie, shake hands and go home to bed.
November 2, 2025 at 4:05 AM
I think we can just call it a tie, shake hands and go home to bed.
Oof. I really wanted that for #BoBichette.
November 1, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Oof. I really wanted that for #BoBichette.
While I’m not so excited about the Dodgers having a dynasty, I find it impossible to root against Mookie, Ohtani, Yamamoto, Freeman and Roberts. Especially Mookie.
November 1, 2025 at 2:11 AM
While I’m not so excited about the Dodgers having a dynasty, I find it impossible to root against Mookie, Ohtani, Yamamoto, Freeman and Roberts. Especially Mookie.
I can’t be the only one who hears #BoBichette and instantly thinks #BobaFett every single time. #baseball #starwars #worldseries #mlb #bluejays #toronto
November 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I can’t be the only one who hears #BoBichette and instantly thinks #BobaFett every single time. #baseball #starwars #worldseries #mlb #bluejays #toronto
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My favourite of the Cow Tools edits
October 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
My favourite of the Cow Tools edits
The worst part of any sporting event is when they excerpt “We Will Rock You” without continuing on to play “We are the Champions.”
It’s one song, people. Play it all.
It’s one song, people. Play it all.
October 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The worst part of any sporting event is when they excerpt “We Will Rock You” without continuing on to play “We are the Champions.”
It’s one song, people. Play it all.
It’s one song, people. Play it all.