James | that funny little trans guy on BlueSky
@jimmyswings.bsky.social
Queer, trans. RESIST TYRANNY. Nazis and TERFS fuck off. 18+ Heller for life. Bass-baritone. Cats and chocolate. I don't auto-moot -- it's not personal. He/him.
Me, entering 2016, versus me, entering 2026:
January 5, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Me, entering 2016, versus me, entering 2026:
Going to be recording four more songs today.
Gunod's "Ave Maria"
Handel's "And the Trumpet Shall Sound" from Messiah
"If I Can't Love Her" from the Broadway Beauty and the Beast (Menken/Rice)
"Hellfire" from Hunchback of Notre Dame (Menken/Schwartz)
Wish me luck!
Gunod's "Ave Maria"
Handel's "And the Trumpet Shall Sound" from Messiah
"If I Can't Love Her" from the Broadway Beauty and the Beast (Menken/Rice)
"Hellfire" from Hunchback of Notre Dame (Menken/Schwartz)
Wish me luck!
January 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Going to be recording four more songs today.
Gunod's "Ave Maria"
Handel's "And the Trumpet Shall Sound" from Messiah
"If I Can't Love Her" from the Broadway Beauty and the Beast (Menken/Rice)
"Hellfire" from Hunchback of Notre Dame (Menken/Schwartz)
Wish me luck!
Gunod's "Ave Maria"
Handel's "And the Trumpet Shall Sound" from Messiah
"If I Can't Love Her" from the Broadway Beauty and the Beast (Menken/Rice)
"Hellfire" from Hunchback of Notre Dame (Menken/Schwartz)
Wish me luck!
Almost done watching the first season of Fallout, and DAMN, it's brutal, but it really sucks you in. Much better than any video game show has any right to be.
AND THE ART DIRECTION, Y'ALL!
(Of course, bc we don't have Amazon, we'll have to wait for S2 on DVD from the library. 😢)
AND THE ART DIRECTION, Y'ALL!
(Of course, bc we don't have Amazon, we'll have to wait for S2 on DVD from the library. 😢)
January 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Almost done watching the first season of Fallout, and DAMN, it's brutal, but it really sucks you in. Much better than any video game show has any right to be.
AND THE ART DIRECTION, Y'ALL!
(Of course, bc we don't have Amazon, we'll have to wait for S2 on DVD from the library. 😢)
AND THE ART DIRECTION, Y'ALL!
(Of course, bc we don't have Amazon, we'll have to wait for S2 on DVD from the library. 😢)
Friend at lunch yesterday:
"How would WE like it if someone kidnapped OUR dictator?"
Everyone else at the table:
WE'D CELEBRATE!
"How would WE like it if someone kidnapped OUR dictator?"
Everyone else at the table:
WE'D CELEBRATE!
January 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Friend at lunch yesterday:
"How would WE like it if someone kidnapped OUR dictator?"
Everyone else at the table:
WE'D CELEBRATE!
"How would WE like it if someone kidnapped OUR dictator?"
Everyone else at the table:
WE'D CELEBRATE!
Always Coming Home by Ursula K. LeGuin
Ok, everyone, what book is sacred enough to you to get sworn in on?
Strange takes on Mayor Zamdani swearing his oath on the Qu’ran. It has nothing to do with church & state. The point of the oath is for the person swearing in to do so upon some text that is sacred TO THEM. Some Presidents swore in w/o any book. John Quincy Adams was sworn on a law book. His choice.
January 2, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Always Coming Home by Ursula K. LeGuin
Reposted by James | that funny little trans guy on BlueSky
THIS. Did you know sickle cell is curable, now? FULLY curable.
If you're feeling down or despairing about what FEELS like technology/advancement/science "standing still" or being fully malicious, I have great news: You're not paying attention to actual science. Just tech industry marketing.
If you're feeling down or despairing about what FEELS like technology/advancement/science "standing still" or being fully malicious, I have great news: You're not paying attention to actual science. Just tech industry marketing.
meanwhile.... medicine has taken INSANE leaps and bounds in the last 2 years.
we're out here curing HIV and leukemia and creating 100% efficacy vaccines against all sorts of cancers, and now this??
between this and renewable energy outstripping fossil fuels in efficiency, the future is bright
we're out here curing HIV and leukemia and creating 100% efficacy vaccines against all sorts of cancers, and now this??
between this and renewable energy outstripping fossil fuels in efficiency, the future is bright
Wanna see real-life miracles? Fund scientific research.
A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
futurism.com/health-medic...
A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
futurism.com/health-medic...
December 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
THIS. Did you know sickle cell is curable, now? FULLY curable.
If you're feeling down or despairing about what FEELS like technology/advancement/science "standing still" or being fully malicious, I have great news: You're not paying attention to actual science. Just tech industry marketing.
If you're feeling down or despairing about what FEELS like technology/advancement/science "standing still" or being fully malicious, I have great news: You're not paying attention to actual science. Just tech industry marketing.
Reposted by James | that funny little trans guy on BlueSky
Dozens of humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders, are banned by Israel.
‘Ruthless': Israeli ban on aid groups to have ‘horrific' outcomes in Gaza
Dozens of humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders, are banned by Israel.
www.aljazeera.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Dozens of humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders, are banned by Israel.
Absolutely horrific, almost unbelievable situation, but with a really happy ending! So happy for the OP!
Imagine being at a gender reveal party and then THIS happens. Chills.
Mom-To-Be Wants To Divorce Husband After Violent Outburst At Gender Reveal Over Triplet Girls
percolately.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Absolutely horrific, almost unbelievable situation, but with a really happy ending! So happy for the OP!
Please quote this from the time you didn't interact with someone famous.
I stayed in town for the summer between my junior and senior years in college. One day, as I was walking to the student union, I saw Christopher Reeve talking to some person I didn't know. I walked right past them.
I stayed in town for the summer between my junior and senior years in college. One day, as I was walking to the student union, I saw Christopher Reeve talking to some person I didn't know. I walked right past them.
In the early 90s I shared a hotel elevator with Emilio Estevez and I got out on my floor not having exchanged a single word with him
Please quote this from the time you didn't interact with someone famous.
I was visiting with family in New Bedford, Massachusetts, at the same time that Mother Theresa was there visiting her Missionaries of Charity. The bishop held a Mass for her at the church where I was baptized. I didn't go.
I was visiting with family in New Bedford, Massachusetts, at the same time that Mother Theresa was there visiting her Missionaries of Charity. The bishop held a Mass for her at the church where I was baptized. I didn't go.
December 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Please quote this from the time you didn't interact with someone famous.
I stayed in town for the summer between my junior and senior years in college. One day, as I was walking to the student union, I saw Christopher Reeve talking to some person I didn't know. I walked right past them.
I stayed in town for the summer between my junior and senior years in college. One day, as I was walking to the student union, I saw Christopher Reeve talking to some person I didn't know. I walked right past them.
You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen!
December 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen!
Was out for my walk yesterday, just coming to the end of my block, when I noticed a large shape above me. I looked up and there was a FUCKING BALD EAGLE soaring down my suburban street. I swear, it was only 20 feet up, maybe 15 at its lowest. Then it flew up & away to the SW, off.
A BALD EAGLE.
A BALD EAGLE.
December 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Was out for my walk yesterday, just coming to the end of my block, when I noticed a large shape above me. I looked up and there was a FUCKING BALD EAGLE soaring down my suburban street. I swear, it was only 20 feet up, maybe 15 at its lowest. Then it flew up & away to the SW, off.
A BALD EAGLE.
A BALD EAGLE.
I actually did all the things in the "should" pile except finish the hat AND managed to play stupid games & read "All Things Shining," so not a bad day.
The lodging situation was dire: the reunion isn't until June, but nearly every place was full. LUCKILY, found 1 motel w/rooms & snapped it up!
The lodging situation was dire: the reunion isn't until June, but nearly every place was full. LUCKILY, found 1 motel w/rooms & snapped it up!
What should I do today?
Things I SHOULD do:
look into lodging for college reunion (not telling which one)
launder sheets
take a walk
finish that hat!
Things I want to do:
play stupid games
read "All Things Shining"
not much
Things I SHOULD do:
look into lodging for college reunion (not telling which one)
launder sheets
take a walk
finish that hat!
Things I want to do:
play stupid games
read "All Things Shining"
not much
December 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I actually did all the things in the "should" pile except finish the hat AND managed to play stupid games & read "All Things Shining," so not a bad day.
The lodging situation was dire: the reunion isn't until June, but nearly every place was full. LUCKILY, found 1 motel w/rooms & snapped it up!
The lodging situation was dire: the reunion isn't until June, but nearly every place was full. LUCKILY, found 1 motel w/rooms & snapped it up!
What should I do today?
Things I SHOULD do:
look into lodging for college reunion (not telling which one)
launder sheets
take a walk
finish that hat!
Things I want to do:
play stupid games
read "All Things Shining"
not much
Things I SHOULD do:
look into lodging for college reunion (not telling which one)
launder sheets
take a walk
finish that hat!
Things I want to do:
play stupid games
read "All Things Shining"
not much
December 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
What should I do today?
Things I SHOULD do:
look into lodging for college reunion (not telling which one)
launder sheets
take a walk
finish that hat!
Things I want to do:
play stupid games
read "All Things Shining"
not much
Things I SHOULD do:
look into lodging for college reunion (not telling which one)
launder sheets
take a walk
finish that hat!
Things I want to do:
play stupid games
read "All Things Shining"
not much
Describe your Bluesky account in a single image.
December 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Describe your Bluesky account in a single image.
Reposted by James | that funny little trans guy on BlueSky
AI in a nutshell
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
AI in a nutshell
Reposted by James | that funny little trans guy on BlueSky
Scene from last night's dream:
Krampus (not looking like himself but like an average 30-ish white dude in a Santa suit, sans beard) flying in a sleigh full of laughing kids. He gestures expansively and says, "And now! To the venom of England!"
WTF brain? 😂
Krampus (not looking like himself but like an average 30-ish white dude in a Santa suit, sans beard) flying in a sleigh full of laughing kids. He gestures expansively and says, "And now! To the venom of England!"
WTF brain? 😂
December 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Scene from last night's dream:
Krampus (not looking like himself but like an average 30-ish white dude in a Santa suit, sans beard) flying in a sleigh full of laughing kids. He gestures expansively and says, "And now! To the venom of England!"
WTF brain? 😂
Krampus (not looking like himself but like an average 30-ish white dude in a Santa suit, sans beard) flying in a sleigh full of laughing kids. He gestures expansively and says, "And now! To the venom of England!"
WTF brain? 😂
Post holiday slump already? Jeez.
Just want to go back to bed.
Just want to go back to bed.
December 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Post holiday slump already? Jeez.
Just want to go back to bed.
Just want to go back to bed.
I also want to thank (some of) those who don't follow me but who gave me joy on BlueSky in 2025: @scalzi.com, @kimrhodes.bsky.social, @wilwheaton.net, @ironspike.bsky.social, @lizleeships.bsky.social, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social, @bigbigtruck.com @kurtbusiek.bsky.social
Joy to you!
Joy to you!
December 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I also want to thank (some of) those who don't follow me but who gave me joy on BlueSky in 2025: @scalzi.com, @kimrhodes.bsky.social, @wilwheaton.net, @ironspike.bsky.social, @lizleeships.bsky.social, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social, @bigbigtruck.com @kurtbusiek.bsky.social
Joy to you!
Joy to you!
As the year closes, I want to wish joy to all my peeps, now in the New Year.
(Our Yule card this year, by me.)
(Our Yule card this year, by me.)
December 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
As the year closes, I want to wish joy to all my peeps, now in the New Year.
(Our Yule card this year, by me.)
(Our Yule card this year, by me.)
These are awesome. 😂
The 2025 Headline of the Year Nominees
🧵
🧵
December 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
These are awesome. 😂
I bet Weiss (and the current Regime) would HATE this to get around.
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I bet Weiss (and the current Regime) would HATE this to get around.
Reposted by James | that funny little trans guy on BlueSky
Great article 🩷🤍💙
More than meets the eye: sex, gender and dangerous women
More than meets the eye: sex, gender and dangerous women
Labour's unworkable approach to policing gender means trouble for everyone – which is exactly what the real enemies of women's rights want
centralbylines.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Great article 🩷🤍💙
For all y'all with dirty...bananas.
Walmart sells something that claims to be a 'banana cleaner'. The description is a weird work of genius, including boasting '120 minutes on a single charge, which meets daily use' and explaining 'just wipe it with a towel'.
December 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
For all y'all with dirty...bananas.
I think I have something in my eye... 🥹🏳️⚧️
And of course, any excuse to share the best (2 minute) Godzilla movie ever made:
"Coming Out" - a stop motion short about a trans kid.
YouTube video by Cressa Maeve Áine
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I think I have something in my eye... 🥹🏳️⚧️