MrMartini
@mrmartini.bsky.social
Just your average everyday Liberal, Anti-Fascist, Science-Believing, Skeptical, Atheist, Humanist, Democrat. Living in southwest Missouri.
SF, horror, science, PC gamer, art museums, art deco, architecture,
SF, horror, science, PC gamer, art museums, art deco, architecture,
Jelly Roll just reinforced why I'm an atheist.
February 2, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Jelly Roll just reinforced why I'm an atheist.
Just finished this book, which came out last year, a superb and very humanist reimagining of the 12 labors of Heracles. I could not recommend it more. I started my next book and will post a pic of it soon, when I figure out what drink to pair it with.
February 1, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Just finished this book, which came out last year, a superb and very humanist reimagining of the 12 labors of Heracles. I could not recommend it more. I started my next book and will post a pic of it soon, when I figure out what drink to pair it with.
Our dog Tazz thinks his name is Jesus Christ Tazz, because all day long my wife and I see something he's done that he shouldn't have and go "Jesus Christ, Tazz!" (an old joke but it still amuses me)
February 1, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Our dog Tazz thinks his name is Jesus Christ Tazz, because all day long my wife and I see something he's done that he shouldn't have and go "Jesus Christ, Tazz!" (an old joke but it still amuses me)
"Welcome to this week’s edition of the Surge, typing to you from underneath a sooty, icy snow boulder that has covered the entirety of D.C. for a week. But we’re not mad. Stop saying we’re mad."
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slate.com/news-and-pol...
How Does Stephen Miller Keep Getting Away With This?
Two officials falsely called Alex Pretti a “domestic terrorist.” Why is only one of them in trouble?
slate.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
"Welcome to this week’s edition of the Surge, typing to you from underneath a sooty, icy snow boulder that has covered the entirety of D.C. for a week. But we’re not mad. Stop saying we’re mad."
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Doonesbury from over on Twitter...
February 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Doonesbury from over on Twitter...
I love getting fed so many of these in my MSN homepage news feed. Telling me in the headline the show or movie already failed elsewhere does not really make me want to see it for free on streaming...
January 31, 2026 at 6:24 PM
I love getting fed so many of these in my MSN homepage news feed. Telling me in the headline the show or movie already failed elsewhere does not really make me want to see it for free on streaming...
I'm an atheist but I have to give props to the two young Mormon guys who came to my door last night around 8.15 pm in the dark in 24 degree temps to try and convert me.
I enjoy sparring with these sorts in a good-natured way, but I would advise future missionaries to wrap it up by 7pm.
I enjoy sparring with these sorts in a good-natured way, but I would advise future missionaries to wrap it up by 7pm.
January 31, 2026 at 6:11 PM
I'm an atheist but I have to give props to the two young Mormon guys who came to my door last night around 8.15 pm in the dark in 24 degree temps to try and convert me.
I enjoy sparring with these sorts in a good-natured way, but I would advise future missionaries to wrap it up by 7pm.
I enjoy sparring with these sorts in a good-natured way, but I would advise future missionaries to wrap it up by 7pm.
My wife and I continue our project of watching relatively recent well-reviewed tv series we never had time to follow while working. Finished "Peaky Blinders" a couple weeks back, amazing series, and started "Orphan Black," which 4 episodes in is pretty good. Currently watching "Superstore,"...
January 30, 2026 at 8:10 PM
My wife and I continue our project of watching relatively recent well-reviewed tv series we never had time to follow while working. Finished "Peaky Blinders" a couple weeks back, amazing series, and started "Orphan Black," which 4 episodes in is pretty good. Currently watching "Superstore,"...
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Don't make Dar cry! Be here tomorrow for the latest REEL OBSCURE, in which I dive into the most un-PG PG-Rated movie ever made - THE BEASTMASTER!
January 29, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Don't make Dar cry! Be here tomorrow for the latest REEL OBSCURE, in which I dive into the most un-PG PG-Rated movie ever made - THE BEASTMASTER!
As a great leader once said: "Apes together, strong!"
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-opposi...
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-opposi...
The Opposition Is Winning in Minneapolis
The killing of Alex Pretti has forced the White House to retreat.
www.thebulwark.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
As a great leader once said: "Apes together, strong!"
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-opposi...
www.thebulwark.com/p/the-opposi...
For all the boardgamers out there, NPRs wonderful "Planet Money" show decided to make a "Planet Money" boardgame and has over the months runs several episodes looking into how you make a modern boardgame. Latest episode focusing on choosing a title. It is great stuff.
www.npr.org/2026/01/21/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/21/n...
BOARD GAMES 3: What’s in a name? : Planet Money
Planet Money has teamed up with the company Exploding Kittens to make a board game inspired by the legendary economics paper The Market for Lemons. We’ve decided we want a mass-appeal party game that ...
www.npr.org
January 26, 2026 at 10:58 PM
For all the boardgamers out there, NPRs wonderful "Planet Money" show decided to make a "Planet Money" boardgame and has over the months runs several episodes looking into how you make a modern boardgame. Latest episode focusing on choosing a title. It is great stuff.
www.npr.org/2026/01/21/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/21/n...
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Penn and Teller on Vaccinations
YouTube video by UltraMiraculous
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January 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The snow is over here in SW Missouri. Photo on left from yesterday after the first wave, photo on the right today after the second wave and all is past us. Not sure what the official snowfall total will be but some measurements in level areas of my yard come in around 7-8 inches.
January 25, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The snow is over here in SW Missouri. Photo on left from yesterday after the first wave, photo on the right today after the second wave and all is past us. Not sure what the official snowfall total will be but some measurements in level areas of my yard come in around 7-8 inches.
"Bearing witness today in America requires physical courage. Every single person who steps out their front door in Minneapolis to observe, document, and protest the actions of our government is taking their lives in their hands."
www.thebulwark.com/p/emergency-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/emergency-...
Emergency Triad: Another American Has Been Murdered by Our Government
It’s worse than it looks and it looks plenty bad.
www.thebulwark.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:19 PM
"Bearing witness today in America requires physical courage. Every single person who steps out their front door in Minneapolis to observe, document, and protest the actions of our government is taking their lives in their hands."
www.thebulwark.com/p/emergency-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/emergency-...
Just cleared the porch, sidewalk, and driveway from the first round of snow, maybe 3-4 inches, not too bad. Second round beginning later today, supposed to be heavier.
January 24, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Just cleared the porch, sidewalk, and driveway from the first round of snow, maybe 3-4 inches, not too bad. Second round beginning later today, supposed to be heavier.
How many books did you read last year? I read around 20, split about evenly between fiction and nonfiction.
today.yougov.com/entertainmen...
today.yougov.com/entertainmen...
Most Americans didn't read many books in 2025 | YouGov
40% of Americans who didn't read any books in 2025. The median American read two books.
today.yougov.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:34 PM
How many books did you read last year? I read around 20, split about evenly between fiction and nonfiction.
today.yougov.com/entertainmen...
today.yougov.com/entertainmen...
"But the lesson of this week was that if you want to defend the liberal international order, facing the truth works better than averting your gaze. Standing your ground is more effective than rolling over. Behaving with self-respect and defending your dignity is.."
www.thebulwark.com/p/old-europe...
www.thebulwark.com/p/old-europe...
Old Europe. New Backbone.
A lesson in standing up to bullies from across the pond.
www.thebulwark.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
"But the lesson of this week was that if you want to defend the liberal international order, facing the truth works better than averting your gaze. Standing your ground is more effective than rolling over. Behaving with self-respect and defending your dignity is.."
www.thebulwark.com/p/old-europe...
www.thebulwark.com/p/old-europe...
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No idea how I got there but I'm now at 936 Subscribers on YouTube...
Anyway, here's a quick look at what's coming soon...
And don't forget - REEL FANS who subsribe over at reelobscurepod.com will get early access to these videos, plus other subscriber perks!
Anyway, here's a quick look at what's coming soon...
And don't forget - REEL FANS who subsribe over at reelobscurepod.com will get early access to these videos, plus other subscriber perks!
January 21, 2026 at 7:17 PM
No idea how I got there but I'm now at 936 Subscribers on YouTube...
Anyway, here's a quick look at what's coming soon...
And don't forget - REEL FANS who subsribe over at reelobscurepod.com will get early access to these videos, plus other subscriber perks!
Anyway, here's a quick look at what's coming soon...
And don't forget - REEL FANS who subsribe over at reelobscurepod.com will get early access to these videos, plus other subscriber perks!
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I hate promoting myself, but I'm going to make a real effort to actively upload #boardgames content to YouTube
So if you want to see that please do me a solid and subscribe to my YouTube
Thanks <3
youtube.com/@David_Leavi...
So if you want to see that please do me a solid and subscribe to my YouTube
Thanks <3
youtube.com/@David_Leavi...
David Leavitt
David has been addicted to video games since he jumped on his first Koopa at the age of five. He has been playing Magic: The Gathering since Unlimited and has helped run two major Magic websites: MtgN...
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January 20, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I hate promoting myself, but I'm going to make a real effort to actively upload #boardgames content to YouTube
So if you want to see that please do me a solid and subscribe to my YouTube
Thanks <3
youtube.com/@David_Leavi...
So if you want to see that please do me a solid and subscribe to my YouTube
Thanks <3
youtube.com/@David_Leavi...
Trump still didn't gain Greenland but a Greenland size chunk of stock market gains (one months' worth to reasonably precise) was wiped out today by Trump's threats to EU nations. I'm sure most of us with 401Ks or other savings plans are very happy right now.
January 20, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Trump still didn't gain Greenland but a Greenland size chunk of stock market gains (one months' worth to reasonably precise) was wiped out today by Trump's threats to EU nations. I'm sure most of us with 401Ks or other savings plans are very happy right now.
I just realized I'm drinking what's probably the Trump regime's favorite seasonal beer...
January 19, 2026 at 9:53 PM
I just realized I'm drinking what's probably the Trump regime's favorite seasonal beer...
Whenever I question why I'm paying $100+ annually for Slate Plus they always publish an article that answers that question. Today is no exception...
slate.com/culture/2026...
slate.com/culture/2026...
It Was the Penis That Shook the World. We Talked to the Magicians Behind It.
The story behind the Hung Zombie’s impressive, uh, bone temple.
slate.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Whenever I question why I'm paying $100+ annually for Slate Plus they always publish an article that answers that question. Today is no exception...
slate.com/culture/2026...
slate.com/culture/2026...
Spread the word far and wide...
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www.accuweather.com/en/space-new...
Northern lights forecast: Aurora could reach as far south as Alabama Monday night
Bundle up, because the northern lights are forecast to ignite in the winter sky on Monday night across a large area of the United States.
www.accuweather.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Spread the word far and wide...
www.accuweather.com/en/space-new...
www.accuweather.com/en/space-new...