JD Byrne
@jdbauthor.bsky.social
Writer of fantasy (mostly), practicer of appellate criminal law (AFPD), maker of odd electronic noises, servant to a pair of Chihuahuas, follower of the beautiful game (DC United, Leeds United). More at https://jdbyrne.net/.
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JD Byrne
@jdbauthor.bsky.social
· Oct 17
I guess I'll jump on the introductory post bandwagon (welcome to Bluesky, newbies!).
I practice law during the day, write fantasy & paranormal stuff at night, and occasionally make music (links in the next post). I am also, along with my wife, slave to these two, Kalindi & Zaria.
I practice law during the day, write fantasy & paranormal stuff at night, and occasionally make music (links in the next post). I am also, along with my wife, slave to these two, Kalindi & Zaria.
That's right! For 2026 I'm returning to an old habit of listening to my collection from A to Z. Each day I'll highlight something from the day's listening, a favorite or something just interesting. I'll try and drop a link to the album, if I can.
January 5, 2026 at 10:44 PM
That's right! For 2026 I'm returning to an old habit of listening to my collection from A to Z. Each day I'll highlight something from the day's listening, a favorite or something just interesting. I'll try and drop a link to the album, if I can.
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Nicolás Maduro Charged With Felony Oil Possession
January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Nicolás Maduro Charged With Felony Oil Possession
Pathetic.
Now with comment from Senator Justice: “I applaud the brave men and women of our armed forces who carried out this decisive action, and applaud @POTUS for his fearless leadership — America will not back down.”
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buff.ly/rEEq4mj
Capito praises U.S. arrest of Venezuela's Maduro; Trump says 'We are going to run the country' for now - WV MetroNews
Capito: 'I thank @potus for finally taking action to bring this narcoterrorist thug to justice for his crimes, and I look forward to receiving a full briefing in the coming days.'
wvmetronews.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Pathetic.
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I'm seriously starting to question the credibility of the FIFA Peace Prize.
January 3, 2026 at 7:51 AM
I'm seriously starting to question the credibility of the FIFA Peace Prize.
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Ebooks are reading.
Audiobooks are reading.
Graphic novels are reading.
Pulp reading is reading.
Adults reading YA is reading.
It's all good, my friends. Don't let anyone tell you different.
Audiobooks are reading.
Graphic novels are reading.
Pulp reading is reading.
Adults reading YA is reading.
It's all good, my friends. Don't let anyone tell you different.
January 1, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Ebooks are reading.
Audiobooks are reading.
Graphic novels are reading.
Pulp reading is reading.
Adults reading YA is reading.
It's all good, my friends. Don't let anyone tell you different.
Audiobooks are reading.
Graphic novels are reading.
Pulp reading is reading.
Adults reading YA is reading.
It's all good, my friends. Don't let anyone tell you different.
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I was thinking about that with the TikTok crochet craze featuring sped-up results for an already speedy craft. I love crochet, don't get me wrong, but cross stitch and embroidery can be a 20-100 hour commitment for a comparatively tiny piece and I think there's value in that.
Books, poems, film, etc. may require retraining a brain to slow down.
And it's important bc while scrolling social media pushes the happy button, it rarely provides actual happiness. It's like food with no nutrients; your brain ate a lot but it's still starving for things that scrolling can't give.
And it's important bc while scrolling social media pushes the happy button, it rarely provides actual happiness. It's like food with no nutrients; your brain ate a lot but it's still starving for things that scrolling can't give.
December 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I was thinking about that with the TikTok crochet craze featuring sped-up results for an already speedy craft. I love crochet, don't get me wrong, but cross stitch and embroidery can be a 20-100 hour commitment for a comparatively tiny piece and I think there's value in that.
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This is a really good point that I had not run into before: these "creators" have no further insight into their alleged creation than the average audience member and that is why it cannot be called art (besides all the other obvious reasons).
December 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This is a really good point that I had not run into before: these "creators" have no further insight into their alleged creation than the average audience member and that is why it cannot be called art (besides all the other obvious reasons).
It's a cryptid Christmas! I got these cards at the WV West Virginia Book Festival this fall and the wife took the initiative to get them framed for Xmas. Quite the motley crew.
Will have a squonk story coming out next year!
Will have a squonk story coming out next year!
December 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It's a cryptid Christmas! I got these cards at the WV West Virginia Book Festival this fall and the wife took the initiative to get them framed for Xmas. Quite the motley crew.
Will have a squonk story coming out next year!
Will have a squonk story coming out next year!
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Happy Festivus, everyone.
Personally, I try to keep the spirit of my Festivus in my heart every day of the year.
Personally, I try to keep the spirit of my Festivus in my heart every day of the year.
December 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Happy Festivus, everyone.
Personally, I try to keep the spirit of my Festivus in my heart every day of the year.
Personally, I try to keep the spirit of my Festivus in my heart every day of the year.
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Splat
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Splat
www.smbc-comics.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Pathetic!!! This dog had a chance to test itself at proper European kennels but chose to stay home with Jordan Morris!!!
December 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Pathetic!!! This dog had a chance to test itself at proper European kennels but chose to stay home with Jordan Morris!!!
That hurts, Spotify. And after a client this afternoon informed me that I wasn't a "spring chicken." 🐣
December 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
That hurts, Spotify. And after a client this afternoon informed me that I wasn't a "spring chicken." 🐣
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HBOMax has started showing a 'remastered' 4K Mad Men and they’ve messed things up so during Roger’s oyster vomit scene you can now see the crew men with the vomit hose on the right
December 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
HBOMax has started showing a 'remastered' 4K Mad Men and they’ve messed things up so during Roger’s oyster vomit scene you can now see the crew men with the vomit hose on the right
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You'll be visited by three spirits.
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
You'll be visited by three spirits.
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
Looks underdone?
Okay who's carving?
Charles Dana Gibson
November 1903
Internet Archive
Charles Dana Gibson
November 1903
Internet Archive
November 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Looks underdone?
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NO FUCKING SYMPATHY. Sloppers be sloppin' through the slop.
November 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
NO FUCKING SYMPATHY. Sloppers be sloppin' through the slop.
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In #JapaneseFolklore there is a belief that when animals and birds reach advanced age they can transform into #yokai. Aosagibi (blue heron fire) is a phenomenon that occurs when an elderly night heron develops supernatural qualities. Over time the heron's feathers begin to...
#LegendaryWednesday
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#LegendaryWednesday
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November 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In #JapaneseFolklore there is a belief that when animals and birds reach advanced age they can transform into #yokai. Aosagibi (blue heron fire) is a phenomenon that occurs when an elderly night heron develops supernatural qualities. Over time the heron's feathers begin to...
#LegendaryWednesday
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#LegendaryWednesday
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Pathetic @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social. already writing off next season, are we?
Update ...
Lionel Messi* and Inter Miami are indeed coming to Baltimore early in the 2026 MLS season to play D.C. United, which chose to play the high-profile match in much-larger M&T Bank Stadium over Audi Field, per sources.
*pending availability
Lionel Messi* and Inter Miami are indeed coming to Baltimore early in the 2026 MLS season to play D.C. United, which chose to play the high-profile match in much-larger M&T Bank Stadium over Audi Field, per sources.
*pending availability
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to visit … Baltimore next year? D.C. United weighs M&T Bank Stadium for 2026 match.
Details:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/break...
Details:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/break...
November 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Pathetic @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social. already writing off next season, are we?
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Will never stop being funny that the USMNT brought in an expensive foreign coach with a Champions League pedigree to tell us that tactics are for dorks and we just need more MLS guys and hustle
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Will never stop being funny that the USMNT brought in an expensive foreign coach with a Champions League pedigree to tell us that tactics are for dorks and we just need more MLS guys and hustle
What perfect album came out the year I turned 16?
(Not perfect, but very very good)
(Not perfect, but very very good)
November 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
What perfect album came out the year I turned 16?
(Not perfect, but very very good)
(Not perfect, but very very good)
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A lot of people are going to walk away from the Ghislaine Maxwell coverage with the impression that our prison system isn’t punitive enough but I’d say it highlights how most everyone else is treated with *deliberate* cruelty.
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A lot of people are going to walk away from the Ghislaine Maxwell coverage with the impression that our prison system isn’t punitive enough but I’d say it highlights how most everyone else is treated with *deliberate* cruelty.
