Jonathan Byrd
@jonathanbyrd.bsky.social
Preacher’s kid, Gulf War vet, songwriter, teacher, physics student
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Jonathan Byrd
@jonathanbyrd.bsky.social
· Dec 13
Jonathan Byrd | Substack
I'm a career songwriter, storyteller, and teacher from North Carolina. Now I'm a physics student. Even I don't know what I'm going to write about, but I know I'm going to write. Click to read Jonathan...
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Howdy, BlueSky. I’m a songwriter, poet, and essayist from North Carolina in the US. In 2023, I accidentally became a physics undergrad. I might make you cry: jonathanbyrd.substack.com
I have a great idea guy just sayin
April 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I have a great idea guy just sayin
It really makes me happy.
March 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It really makes me happy.
My son took this from our driveway. He calls it “Orion’s kilt”
February 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
My son took this from our driveway. He calls it “Orion’s kilt”
Their Roman Empire seems to be the Roman Empire.
February 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Their Roman Empire seems to be the Roman Empire.
When the recipe says add 1 teaspoon of vanilla
a man with a beard is pouring soda into a glass
ALT: a man with a beard is pouring soda into a glass
media.tenor.com
February 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
When the recipe says add 1 teaspoon of vanilla
“Disability is a family you can join at any point in your life.” — Judith Heumann
February 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“Disability is a family you can join at any point in your life.” — Judith Heumann
Actual footage of me in differential equations class
February 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Actual footage of me in differential equations class
ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Gemini are all pretty good at physics and calculus, ymmv. However, they are all terrible at differential equations. Can any smart people weigh in as to why?
February 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Gemini are all pretty good at physics and calculus, ymmv. However, they are all terrible at differential equations. Can any smart people weigh in as to why?
If momentum is conserved, it’ll be a very short performance.
February 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
If momentum is conserved, it’ll be a very short performance.
When she says, “Find the parametric equations of the line tangent to the spacecurve at t=1”
a close up of a young boy 's face with the words ncaa college world series winner on the bottom .
ALT: a close up of a young boy 's face with the words ncaa college world series winner on the bottom .
media.tenor.com
February 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
When she says, “Find the parametric equations of the line tangent to the spacecurve at t=1”
When Plato says art can be used for the good of the State, I just think, Wow. Those were different times.
February 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
When Plato says art can be used for the good of the State, I just think, Wow. Those were different times.
I had a differential equations problem today, and the only way I found to solve it was to create an excel spreadsheet and iterate for 16,000 rows, the whole time thinking about those NASA ladies doing that by hand for the space program, but also I HAVE OTHER THINGS TO DO PROFESSOR
February 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I had a differential equations problem today, and the only way I found to solve it was to create an excel spreadsheet and iterate for 16,000 rows, the whole time thinking about those NASA ladies doing that by hand for the space program, but also I HAVE OTHER THINGS TO DO PROFESSOR
Insightful, and needed.
February 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Insightful, and needed.
My son did this last night in our backyard. I’m kind of flabbergasted.
February 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
My son did this last night in our backyard. I’m kind of flabbergasted.
Women casually make magic.
February 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Women casually make magic.
Sometimes the timeline is a magic eight-ball of wisdom.
February 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Sometimes the timeline is a magic eight-ball of wisdom.
She’s worked so hard to get where she is.
January 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
She’s worked so hard to get where she is.
The full English Brexit always seems like a good idea at the time.
January 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The full English Brexit always seems like a good idea at the time.
What I really think about rubies.
Wild and Precious
My lover asked me, “Do you like rubies?”
open.substack.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What I really think about rubies.
You went to Schmed school! Bless all our teachers, Hank. That’s how we feel about you.
January 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
You went to Schmed school! Bless all our teachers, Hank. That’s how we feel about you.
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Government scientists & employees: I'm a freelance journalist who writes for NYT, Science, SciAm, Nature, etc. If you want to securely discuss disruptions to your work, I'm available on Signal at mgreshko.01. Use a personal device on a trusted network. 🧪
January 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Government scientists & employees: I'm a freelance journalist who writes for NYT, Science, SciAm, Nature, etc. If you want to securely discuss disruptions to your work, I'm available on Signal at mgreshko.01. Use a personal device on a trusted network. 🧪
Mom, reality’s here. Something about a check.
‘Quad-demic’ Hitting US With Flu, COVID-19, RSV, Norovirus Surging
U.S. surges of COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and norovirus have collectively been dubbed a "quad-demic." Here what you can do.
www.forbes.com
January 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Mom, reality’s here. Something about a check.
I definitely take advantage of tutoring!
January 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I definitely take advantage of tutoring!