gary beason
@gbeason.bsky.social
Tech writer, dad, gamer, mangler of the guitar. Aggie. Too many hobbies, not enough focus.
Our day at the Richmond Indie Comics Expo (RICE) comes to an end. We meet many nice folks and artists we hope to see again.
It was great to see a diversity of creators & attendees.
#zines #indiecomics
It was great to see a diversity of creators & attendees.
#zines #indiecomics
November 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Our day at the Richmond Indie Comics Expo (RICE) comes to an end. We meet many nice folks and artists we hope to see again.
It was great to see a diversity of creators & attendees.
#zines #indiecomics
It was great to see a diversity of creators & attendees.
#zines #indiecomics
I’m still awake after jolting up at 4:25 am.
For all the things in your 60s, I was least prepared for stupidly erratic sleep.
For all the things in your 60s, I was least prepared for stupidly erratic sleep.
November 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I’m still awake after jolting up at 4:25 am.
For all the things in your 60s, I was least prepared for stupidly erratic sleep.
For all the things in your 60s, I was least prepared for stupidly erratic sleep.
Richmond Indie Comic Expo is this Sunday Nov 2 with more than 60 artists & writers.
If you go, drop by table 33.
richmondindiecomicexpo.wordpress.com/attend-rice/
If you go, drop by table 33.
richmondindiecomicexpo.wordpress.com/attend-rice/
Attend RICE
When and where is RICE? RICE 2025 is on Sunday, November 2nd from 1:30-7pm at the VCU Commons (907 Floyd Ave, Richmond) Main event is in the Richmond Salons, panels are in the Commons Theater.Both …
richmondindiecomicexpo.wordpress.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Richmond Indie Comic Expo is this Sunday Nov 2 with more than 60 artists & writers.
If you go, drop by table 33.
richmondindiecomicexpo.wordpress.com/attend-rice/
If you go, drop by table 33.
richmondindiecomicexpo.wordpress.com/attend-rice/
Nice cover & arrangement.
"Are You Going With Me?" is probably the most highlighted song from Offramp. But "James" is probably my favorite.
youtube.com/shorts/lcC9r...
"Are You Going With Me?" is probably the most highlighted song from Offramp. But "James" is probably my favorite.
youtube.com/shorts/lcC9r...
”JAMES” by Pat Metheny… BUT on solo acoustic guitar!
YouTube video by Emil Ernebro
youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Nice cover & arrangement.
"Are You Going With Me?" is probably the most highlighted song from Offramp. But "James" is probably my favorite.
youtube.com/shorts/lcC9r...
"Are You Going With Me?" is probably the most highlighted song from Offramp. But "James" is probably my favorite.
youtube.com/shorts/lcC9r...
For those who work where AI is used or even required (esp in high tech), do you and others feel secure in pointing out the issues with AI?
Can you say AI doesn't work well for certain tasks?
Do you feel safe to bluntly state its faults?
Can you say AI doesn't work well for certain tasks?
Do you feel safe to bluntly state its faults?
October 29, 2025 at 2:42 AM
For those who work where AI is used or even required (esp in high tech), do you and others feel secure in pointing out the issues with AI?
Can you say AI doesn't work well for certain tasks?
Do you feel safe to bluntly state its faults?
Can you say AI doesn't work well for certain tasks?
Do you feel safe to bluntly state its faults?
I've definitely seen an increase of AI-created videos in my Youtube feed. Even if I tell YT to not show that channel, it recommends others like it, when I've not clicked on one to view.
That's where the AI is obvious. I'm less inclined to view videos from channels I don't know.
That's where the AI is obvious. I'm less inclined to view videos from channels I don't know.
October 29, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I've definitely seen an increase of AI-created videos in my Youtube feed. Even if I tell YT to not show that channel, it recommends others like it, when I've not clicked on one to view.
That's where the AI is obvious. I'm less inclined to view videos from channels I don't know.
That's where the AI is obvious. I'm less inclined to view videos from channels I don't know.
Penny's idea of Face Time ignores personal boundaries.
October 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Penny's idea of Face Time ignores personal boundaries.
”Just The Two Of Us” on solo guitar!
YouTube video by Emil Ernebro
youtube.com
October 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We've had many times in our history when some have played on the fear of hidden enemies among us, whether it was the red scare of the 20s, McCarthyism, the Alien & Sedition Acts.
Today, the actual enemies aren't hidden. They're brazenly, openly attacking our democracy. We know who they are.
Today, the actual enemies aren't hidden. They're brazenly, openly attacking our democracy. We know who they are.
October 25, 2025 at 12:56 AM
We've had many times in our history when some have played on the fear of hidden enemies among us, whether it was the red scare of the 20s, McCarthyism, the Alien & Sedition Acts.
Today, the actual enemies aren't hidden. They're brazenly, openly attacking our democracy. We know who they are.
Today, the actual enemies aren't hidden. They're brazenly, openly attacking our democracy. We know who they are.
Reposted by gary beason
"for it is the doom of men that they forget."
October 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
"for it is the doom of men that they forget."
NYT editors are so tuned into the right wing they can’t fathom something outside that frame.
But I think he does understand it and wants to curry favor with the right wing.
But I think he does understand it and wants to curry favor with the right wing.
This guy was probably pretty excited when Olivia Nuzzi got hired by Vanity Fair.
October 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
NYT editors are so tuned into the right wing they can’t fathom something outside that frame.
But I think he does understand it and wants to curry favor with the right wing.
But I think he does understand it and wants to curry favor with the right wing.
Headed to the Baltimore Comic Con w some items to get autographed, which I almost never do. But so many artists & writers I’ve enjoyed so much will be there.
I’ll be helping my daughter at table F9.
I can’t find Thor #337 after the move to MD. It’s here but I must have put it in the wrong box.
I’ll be helping my daughter at table F9.
I can’t find Thor #337 after the move to MD. It’s here but I must have put it in the wrong box.
October 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Headed to the Baltimore Comic Con w some items to get autographed, which I almost never do. But so many artists & writers I’ve enjoyed so much will be there.
I’ll be helping my daughter at table F9.
I can’t find Thor #337 after the move to MD. It’s here but I must have put it in the wrong box.
I’ll be helping my daughter at table F9.
I can’t find Thor #337 after the move to MD. It’s here but I must have put it in the wrong box.
Reposted by gary beason
Fellow white ladies, this is how you use your Karen powers for good.
"What do you have to say about the capitulation that you participated in?"
Cory Booker clearly wasn't expecting the pushback he got from @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social
Full interview: youtu.be/HLfzsOVjlxc
Cory Booker clearly wasn't expecting the pushback he got from @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social
Full interview: youtu.be/HLfzsOVjlxc
October 15, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Fellow white ladies, this is how you use your Karen powers for good.
I'll be assisting this weekend, as well as meeting some of my favorite writers & artists.
I have to say I love these. It's sooo different from the day job, working for a software company. I get a kick hearing what people find & enjoy at these cons.
I have to say I love these. It's sooo different from the day job, working for a software company. I get a kick hearing what people find & enjoy at these cons.
I’ll be at Baltimore Comic Con this weekend (Oct 17-19), so come by & say hi 👋
#artistalley #baltimorecomiccon
#artistalley #baltimorecomiccon
October 15, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I'll be assisting this weekend, as well as meeting some of my favorite writers & artists.
I have to say I love these. It's sooo different from the day job, working for a software company. I get a kick hearing what people find & enjoy at these cons.
I have to say I love these. It's sooo different from the day job, working for a software company. I get a kick hearing what people find & enjoy at these cons.
Maybe I have nostalgia goggles on, but I miss Midnight Special, at least the first 4-5 years.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4hr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4hr...
Easy Money - King Crimson | The Midnight Special
YouTube video by The Midnight Special
www.youtube.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Maybe I have nostalgia goggles on, but I miss Midnight Special, at least the first 4-5 years.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4hr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4hr...
Fall cooler temps are here in Maryland and I love it. This is October as it should be.
Wore a jacket last night to walk the dog (where Penny met a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Gimli).
Wore a jacket last night to walk the dog (where Penny met a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Gimli).
October 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Fall cooler temps are here in Maryland and I love it. This is October as it should be.
Wore a jacket last night to walk the dog (where Penny met a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Gimli).
Wore a jacket last night to walk the dog (where Penny met a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Gimli).
Sanctimonious people irrationally blaming a racist’s murder on Democrats’ language are silent about Trump’s threat to wage war on Americans.
October 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Sanctimonious people irrationally blaming a racist’s murder on Democrats’ language are silent about Trump’s threat to wage war on Americans.
Today, what Hegseth and Trump said wasn't the form of a loyalty oath. But in function it was:
Get on board with the war on Americans or leave.
Get on board with the war on Americans or leave.
September 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Today, what Hegseth and Trump said wasn't the form of a loyalty oath. But in function it was:
Get on board with the war on Americans or leave.
Get on board with the war on Americans or leave.
Melinoë, main protagonist from Hades II
September 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Melinoë, main protagonist from Hades II
Reposted by gary beason
The technical term for their method of governing is extortion—and mostly it has worked. (Some exceptions. See Kimmel.) They play hardball and the only way to respond is play hardball back. Granted, likely to be painful in the short run, but it's the only way to stop bullies and mobsters. Don't cave.
omg finally
Listen Russ, you are a malignant political hack.
We will not be intimidated by your threat to engage in mass firings.
Get lost.
We will not be intimidated by your threat to engage in mass firings.
Get lost.
September 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The technical term for their method of governing is extortion—and mostly it has worked. (Some exceptions. See Kimmel.) They play hardball and the only way to respond is play hardball back. Granted, likely to be painful in the short run, but it's the only way to stop bullies and mobsters. Don't cave.
Mister Miracle from the very talented @jonhartman.bsky.social . It was hard choosing a character, but as a kid who was into Houdini's bio at the time, I was hooked on Scott Free as an escape artist.
Other ideas: Nexus, Space Ghost, and Matter Eater Lad or Ferro Lad.
Other ideas: Nexus, Space Ghost, and Matter Eater Lad or Ferro Lad.
September 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Mister Miracle from the very talented @jonhartman.bsky.social . It was hard choosing a character, but as a kid who was into Houdini's bio at the time, I was hooked on Scott Free as an escape artist.
Other ideas: Nexus, Space Ghost, and Matter Eater Lad or Ferro Lad.
Other ideas: Nexus, Space Ghost, and Matter Eater Lad or Ferro Lad.
Blondie - Rapture (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by BlondieVEVO
www.youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Listening to a little street music after a ramen dinner.
September 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Listening to a little street music after a ramen dinner.
Latest subtle clue I'm not in Texas:
Dr Pepper isn't as prevalent as a dispenser option or gas station/convenience store cars. Especially Dr Pepper Zero
On the plus side, I'll never have to drive through Waco again.
Dr Pepper isn't as prevalent as a dispenser option or gas station/convenience store cars. Especially Dr Pepper Zero
On the plus side, I'll never have to drive through Waco again.
September 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Latest subtle clue I'm not in Texas:
Dr Pepper isn't as prevalent as a dispenser option or gas station/convenience store cars. Especially Dr Pepper Zero
On the plus side, I'll never have to drive through Waco again.
Dr Pepper isn't as prevalent as a dispenser option or gas station/convenience store cars. Especially Dr Pepper Zero
On the plus side, I'll never have to drive through Waco again.