James Turnbull
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🇦🇺🇺🇸 Eng @smartrr, angel investor, & author. Ex-@Glitch, @Microsoft, @kickstarter, @docker. Likes tattoos, food & wine. He/him/his.
I am turning into my mother. Just picked up some shopping, and the place has new shopping bags. Good size, nice handles, solid construction. Out loud, I said, "Oh, that's a nice bag, will have to keep it." I've thought that before, but verbalizing is a whole new thing.
January 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM
I am turning into my mother. Just picked up some shopping, and the place has new shopping bags. Good size, nice handles, solid construction. Out loud, I said, "Oh, that's a nice bag, will have to keep it." I've thought that before, but verbalizing is a whole new thing.
First attempt to make Numi Al-Basrah. I think it's going to be too strong & I should have started with one teaspoon of black lime instead of two. But we'll see. Maybe can add some simple syrup. If this doesn't work, I'll try with real dried limes next time.
January 25, 2026 at 4:53 PM
First attempt to make Numi Al-Basrah. I think it's going to be too strong & I should have started with one teaspoon of black lime instead of two. But we'll see. Maybe can add some simple syrup. If this doesn't work, I'll try with real dried limes next time.
Personally I think the 2nd Amendment isn't worth keeping. However, gun rights advocates don't get to have it both ways: either the 2nd Amendment is a consitutional right or it's not. You don't get to pick and choose when it is because you don't like who is exercising their rights.
January 25, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Personally I think the 2nd Amendment isn't worth keeping. However, gun rights advocates don't get to have it both ways: either the 2nd Amendment is a consitutional right or it's not. You don't get to pick and choose when it is because you don't like who is exercising their rights.
I told someone in December that this would be Kent State all over again.
January 24, 2026 at 10:41 PM
I told someone in December that this would be Kent State all over again.
Everything is awesome.
January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Everything is awesome.
Passing a sign that says "founded in 1986" and I was "why do people put up those signs for companies that are so young." 40 years. That was 40 years ago.
January 12, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Passing a sign that says "founded in 1986" and I was "why do people put up those signs for companies that are so young." 40 years. That was 40 years ago.
Over the years we had more dirtbag alley conversations than I can count. Vale mate.
December 31, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Over the years we had more dirtbag alley conversations than I can count. Vale mate.
OH on subway: "What's cabana in Spanish?" "I think it's already Spanish." Having some deja vu in French here.
December 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
OH on subway: "What's cabana in Spanish?" "I think it's already Spanish." Having some deja vu in French here.
Toronto friends - any recommendations on somewhere that might be playing the Gotham FC semi-final game on Sunday?
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Toronto friends - any recommendations on somewhere that might be playing the Gotham FC semi-final game on Sunday?
I work with a lot of Colombians. It's an education in swearing in Spanish. Today I learned: "Qué hijos de puta en serio."
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I work with a lot of Colombians. It's an education in swearing in Spanish. Today I learned: "Qué hijos de puta en serio."
It's never good when Elise Stefanik is trending.
November 8, 2025 at 8:09 AM
It's never good when Elise Stefanik is trending.
"The bastards have never been bombed like they’re going to be bombed this time." No, not Trump on Venezuela. Nixon on bombing the North Vietnamese. No parallels to see here, move along.
October 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"The bastards have never been bombed like they’re going to be bombed this time." No, not Trump on Venezuela. Nixon on bombing the North Vietnamese. No parallels to see here, move along.
Weird thought but I know people think the Scandanavians make the best crime drama but honestly I think it's the French. To be fair, the English make A great crime show, it's just the same show 243 times over.
October 3, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Weird thought but I know people think the Scandanavians make the best crime drama but honestly I think it's the French. To be fair, the English make A great crime show, it's just the same show 243 times over.
This is the most amazing and wonderful thing.
Medical science: humanity's greatest gift to itself.
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This is the most amazing and wonderful thing.
TIL NY bottle shops can't sell non-alcoholic beverages, not even mixers. Lived here nearly 15 years and just hadn't noticed.
September 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
TIL NY bottle shops can't sell non-alcoholic beverages, not even mixers. Lived here nearly 15 years and just hadn't noticed.
The first ~10 mins of every 1:1 with one of my Colombian colleagues is usually chisme. I once would have seen this as unproductive but now I see how much it builds connections between team members. Also it lets them get mocking Jaimito out of their systems prior to work discussions.
September 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The first ~10 mins of every 1:1 with one of my Colombian colleagues is usually chisme. I once would have seen this as unproductive but now I see how much it builds connections between team members. Also it lets them get mocking Jaimito out of their systems prior to work discussions.
Bet the people of Georgia are very surprised to discover how many right wing idiots in the UK support their sovereignty. If you can't even use the right flag for your country then ...
September 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Bet the people of Georgia are very surprised to discover how many right wing idiots in the UK support their sovereignty. If you can't even use the right flag for your country then ...
Every time I think that Democrats can't get any dumber... Going further right will not work. Those Republicans will not vote for you. Never. Go out and actually run a grass roots campaign that draws in voters. Mamdani (and the first Obama campaign and Stacey Abrams) all provided models. FFS.
August 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Every time I think that Democrats can't get any dumber... Going further right will not work. Those Republicans will not vote for you. Never. Go out and actually run a grass roots campaign that draws in voters. Mamdani (and the first Obama campaign and Stacey Abrams) all provided models. FFS.
I've got a degree from the University of Melbourne. I'm pretty proud of finishing my degree but I am not like ra-ra-ra about the institution. But if my university had done what Columbia has done? I'd be disavowing my degree. A shameful capitulation that devalues every degree they've ever conferred.
July 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I've got a degree from the University of Melbourne. I'm pretty proud of finishing my degree but I am not like ra-ra-ra about the institution. But if my university had done what Columbia has done? I'd be disavowing my degree. A shameful capitulation that devalues every degree they've ever conferred.
I wonder if I can make my own loomi.... If there's anywhere in the world I can find black limes it's NYC.
July 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I wonder if I can make my own loomi.... If there's anywhere in the world I can find black limes it's NYC.
England were like "You know that match against Sweden was a nail biter but I don't think we truly tested the fans. Hold my beer." lol #euros
July 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
England were like "You know that match against Sweden was a nail biter but I don't think we truly tested the fans. Hold my beer." lol #euros
Re-watching Jeremiah over the last few weeks and reflecting on Luke Perry being gone and today the news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death. Damn shame. Great actors.
July 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Re-watching Jeremiah over the last few weeks and reflecting on Luke Perry being gone and today the news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death. Damn shame. Great actors.
Bad day to have a craving for jaffas.
July 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Bad day to have a craving for jaffas.