JPC
@kalamazoan.bsky.social
Biologist. Dad to three kids. Progressive, atheist, grateful recovering alcoholic. Amateur astrophotographer. Proud anti-cynic. Never eats cold pizza or candy corn
My sober life is better than I could have imagined. Life is still happening- I’m losing a loved one to Alzheimers and I was recently diagnosed with skin cancer. Despite all this, today I celebrate 14 months of continual sobriety. I am the father my kids need. And for that, I am grateful #sobersky
November 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
My sober life is better than I could have imagined. Life is still happening- I’m losing a loved one to Alzheimers and I was recently diagnosed with skin cancer. Despite all this, today I celebrate 14 months of continual sobriety. I am the father my kids need. And for that, I am grateful #sobersky
I grew up a @detroitlions.bsky.social fan. One of my earliest memories is of the Lions pennant on the wall above my crib.
Unfortunately, that now means every time I see the Lion’s logo I see this instead…
Unfortunately, that now means every time I see the Lion’s logo I see this instead…
October 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I grew up a @detroitlions.bsky.social fan. One of my earliest memories is of the Lions pennant on the wall above my crib.
Unfortunately, that now means every time I see the Lion’s logo I see this instead…
Unfortunately, that now means every time I see the Lion’s logo I see this instead…
Out of nowhere my addiction tapped me on the shoulder this evening and whispered, “A half pint would be great eye-opener tomorrow morning.”
A good reminder that at 14 months sober (today), I’m still an alcoholic and my disease still wants to kill me #ODAAT #sobersky #recovery
A good reminder that at 14 months sober (today), I’m still an alcoholic and my disease still wants to kill me #ODAAT #sobersky #recovery
September 16, 2025 at 3:12 AM
My sponsor treated my kids and me to breakfast this morning and presented me this beautiful 1-year chip. It took me 10 years to earn this. I’m filled with so much gratitude I want to cry. It’s time to give back what was freely given to me. #recoveryposse #sobersky #odaat #recovery
July 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
My sponsor treated my kids and me to breakfast this morning and presented me this beautiful 1-year chip. It took me 10 years to earn this. I’m filled with so much gratitude I want to cry. It’s time to give back what was freely given to me. #recoveryposse #sobersky #odaat #recovery
One year ago today I surrendered to my disease. From that day forward my sobriety became my #1 priority. Tonight my kids come back to live with me full time. I can finally be the dad they deserve #recoveryposse #sobersky #sobriety
July 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
One year ago today I surrendered to my disease. From that day forward my sobriety became my #1 priority. Tonight my kids come back to live with me full time. I can finally be the dad they deserve #recoveryposse #sobersky #sobriety
11 months sober just in time for Father’s Day. This is the first Father’s Day I’ve spent with my kids in three years, and probably the first ever sober #recoveryposse #odaat #gratitude
June 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
11 months sober just in time for Father’s Day. This is the first Father’s Day I’ve spent with my kids in three years, and probably the first ever sober #recoveryposse #odaat #gratitude
It’s amazing how much better my life got in the last 10 months. Going to spend the weekend with my kids. Will likely have them back full time in a month. #recoveryposse #secular #weagnostics #ODAAT
May 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It’s amazing how much better my life got in the last 10 months. Going to spend the weekend with my kids. Will likely have them back full time in a month. #recoveryposse #secular #weagnostics #ODAAT
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I'm Painting 100 Mini Album Covers and Today I Painted Depeche Mode
#autism #autismawareness #bensound
#autism #autismawareness #bensound
April 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I'm Painting 100 Mini Album Covers and Today I Painted Depeche Mode
#autism #autismawareness #bensound
#autism #autismawareness #bensound
The difference between peace and serenity in sobriety. Anyone can have peace if they keep their mouth shut. It’s serenity I want #recoveryposse #sobersky #recovery
April 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The difference between peace and serenity in sobriety. Anyone can have peace if they keep their mouth shut. It’s serenity I want #recoveryposse #sobersky #recovery
Moving out of sober living tomorrow. Heading back to Michigan-my home-to start a transformative new career and, more importantly, reunite with my kids #recoveryposse #sobersky #weagnostics #freethinker
April 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Moving out of sober living tomorrow. Heading back to Michigan-my home-to start a transformative new career and, more importantly, reunite with my kids #recoveryposse #sobersky #weagnostics #freethinker
263 days sober. 12 steps ✅ Despite a PhD and decades of experience, I was an unemployable drunk 8.5 months ago. Now I’m a day away from signing a contract for the highest-paying job I’ve ever been offered. Better yet, my kids are coming home in June. #AApromises #sobersky #weagnostics
April 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
263 days sober. 12 steps ✅ Despite a PhD and decades of experience, I was an unemployable drunk 8.5 months ago. Now I’m a day away from signing a contract for the highest-paying job I’ve ever been offered. Better yet, my kids are coming home in June. #AApromises #sobersky #weagnostics
…also found a red-backed salamander with the kids. I’m red/green colorblind so I’ll take your word for it #salamander #Kalamazoo
March 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
…also found a red-backed salamander with the kids. I’m red/green colorblind so I’ll take your word for it #salamander #Kalamazoo
Nature hike with the kids on bishop’s bog trail. Found a few salamanders, including this beautiful blue-spotted salamander #Michigan #Kalamazoo
March 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Nature hike with the kids on bishop’s bog trail. Found a few salamanders, including this beautiful blue-spotted salamander #Michigan #Kalamazoo
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March 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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7mo sober thanks to the power of the Fellowship and working with other recovering alcoholics. Spending the day with my kids in snowy Traverse City. #WeAgnosticsIsAUselessChapter #SoberSky #Freethinker
February 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
7mo sober thanks to the power of the Fellowship and working with other recovering alcoholics. Spending the day with my kids in snowy Traverse City. #WeAgnosticsIsAUselessChapter #SoberSky #Freethinker
Started a new career after getting sober. My self-esteem came back. I excelled in my position. Earned my company’s trust and respect. This week some busy-body colleagues were curious about my past and did some digging. Now I’m “the alcoholic with a mugshot.” And I’m struggling with that. #sobersky
February 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Started a new career after getting sober. My self-esteem came back. I excelled in my position. Earned my company’s trust and respect. This week some busy-body colleagues were curious about my past and did some digging. Now I’m “the alcoholic with a mugshot.” And I’m struggling with that. #sobersky
I had an NSF-funded project in plant disease resistance (2005) focusing on agriculturally-significant pathogens. My NSF proposal discussed the “systemic” plant immune response. Under the current regime, my proposal would have been flagged, just for including the word “systemic”
How do you repair a broken country? Science isn't going to help.
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How to kill American science
Trump, Musk, and RFK jr are a horrific combo that has discovered how fragile the institution of science can be — all it takes is handing the keys to funding to a small number of incompetents …
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February 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I had an NSF-funded project in plant disease resistance (2005) focusing on agriculturally-significant pathogens. My NSF proposal discussed the “systemic” plant immune response. Under the current regime, my proposal would have been flagged, just for including the word “systemic”
I’ve collected more than a few of these chips, but I’ve never worked harder for this one. Still sober. Still an atheist. #weagnostics #sobriety
January 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I’ve collected more than a few of these chips, but I’ve never worked harder for this one. Still sober. Still an atheist. #weagnostics #sobriety
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These people are so close
January 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
These people are so close
