Alan English
@phoenix2424.bsky.social
Hi. I’m Alan. I’m bad at posting stuff. But I like to keep up with what others are up to. I do my best to be a decent person. I like Gundam, Dropout, D&D, and Captain Jean Picard. If you have a pet I want to be your friend.
I often think of this line from Haruki Murakmi’s book award speech in 2009.
"Between a high, solid wall and an egg that breaks against it, I will always stand on the side of the egg."
There’s no perfect “oppressed,” but the powerful are always a problem.
"Between a high, solid wall and an egg that breaks against it, I will always stand on the side of the egg."
There’s no perfect “oppressed,” but the powerful are always a problem.
January 25, 2026 at 2:28 AM
I often think of this line from Haruki Murakmi’s book award speech in 2009.
"Between a high, solid wall and an egg that breaks against it, I will always stand on the side of the egg."
There’s no perfect “oppressed,” but the powerful are always a problem.
"Between a high, solid wall and an egg that breaks against it, I will always stand on the side of the egg."
There’s no perfect “oppressed,” but the powerful are always a problem.
The Shredder kept kids off the streets with ninja training. He has my vote
January 24, 2026 at 8:40 AM
The Shredder kept kids off the streets with ninja training. He has my vote
THEY 👏 HATE 👏 CHILDREN
DHS made no effort to apologize, instead blaming the preschooler’s parents for refusing to open the door to ICE agents.
ICE Goon Defends Detaining Child Because They Gave Him Fast Food
The detainment of a Minnesota preschooler has sparked further outrage in a community already on edge.
trib.al
January 23, 2026 at 8:08 PM
THEY 👏 HATE 👏 CHILDREN
Reposted by Alan English
DHS made no effort to apologize, instead blaming the preschooler’s parents for refusing to open the door to ICE agents.
ICE Goon Defends Detaining Child Because They Gave Him Fast Food
The detainment of a Minnesota preschooler has sparked further outrage in a community already on edge.
trib.al
January 23, 2026 at 8:02 PM
DHS made no effort to apologize, instead blaming the preschooler’s parents for refusing to open the door to ICE agents.
January 23, 2026 at 5:20 AM
I really want to make a D&D campaign where the party is all Magical Girls. The Walock’s patron is just the power of friendship.
I mean, the Circle of Stars Druid’s astral form is a Sailor Moon transformation!
#DungeonsAndDragons
I mean, the Circle of Stars Druid’s astral form is a Sailor Moon transformation!
#DungeonsAndDragons
January 21, 2026 at 2:48 AM
I really want to make a D&D campaign where the party is all Magical Girls. The Walock’s patron is just the power of friendship.
I mean, the Circle of Stars Druid’s astral form is a Sailor Moon transformation!
#DungeonsAndDragons
I mean, the Circle of Stars Druid’s astral form is a Sailor Moon transformation!
#DungeonsAndDragons
Reposted by Alan English
remembering two legends today
January 19, 2026 at 8:03 PM
remembering two legends today
Thank you! It’s not as bad as a lot of others who’ve gotten sick thankfully. Just sucks to being stuck on the couch and so tired. I hope I can get some extra rest though
January 19, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Thank you! It’s not as bad as a lot of others who’ve gotten sick thankfully. Just sucks to being stuck on the couch and so tired. I hope I can get some extra rest though
I’m not big into my own birthday, but I was hoping to be able to go do something fun tomorrow. But I got sick instead. Doubt I’ll be up and about. Exhausted, cough, and I started getting pretty light headed. So that’s fun?
January 19, 2026 at 12:50 AM
I’m not big into my own birthday, but I was hoping to be able to go do something fun tomorrow. But I got sick instead. Doubt I’ll be up and about. Exhausted, cough, and I started getting pretty light headed. So that’s fun?
Picked up some #Lorwyn Magic cards today. Excited to see what I get (after D&D tonight). Obviously needed more Final Fantasy ones too.
#MagicTheGathering
#MagicTheGathering
January 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Picked up some #Lorwyn Magic cards today. Excited to see what I get (after D&D tonight). Obviously needed more Final Fantasy ones too.
#MagicTheGathering
#MagicTheGathering
From the administration that’s super pro teen… sigh
January 12, 2026 at 11:37 PM
From the administration that’s super pro teen… sigh
think about some of her health problems building up lately. I don’t think I can handle it.
Ugh. Time to eat a quesadilla and finish reading League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Ugh. Time to eat a quesadilla and finish reading League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
January 7, 2026 at 2:17 AM
think about some of her health problems building up lately. I don’t think I can handle it.
Ugh. Time to eat a quesadilla and finish reading League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Ugh. Time to eat a quesadilla and finish reading League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Shortly after moving back to Ventura my mom’s husband died in his sleep (why we had to call 911 before). Together 18 years but only actually married for 3 months. It was…difficult. Thankfully we’ve all rallied together to support her, but watching my mom suffer hurts so bad.
Been trying to not…
Been trying to not…
January 7, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Shortly after moving back to Ventura my mom’s husband died in his sleep (why we had to call 911 before). Together 18 years but only actually married for 3 months. It was…difficult. Thankfully we’ve all rallied together to support her, but watching my mom suffer hurts so bad.
Been trying to not…
Been trying to not…
First movie of the year. Seven Samurai playing Ojai. It’s been a while since I saw it. I think a good start!
January 4, 2026 at 11:15 PM
First movie of the year. Seven Samurai playing Ojai. It’s been a while since I saw it. I think a good start!
I think about that every time I hear a rich person speak. Definitely when it comes to AI lately, but any abundance of wealth & power means their words are twisted. It’s all just a deal with the devil. (2/2)
But to be hopeful:
“Long is the way & hard, that out of Hell leads up to light” Milton
But to be hopeful:
“Long is the way & hard, that out of Hell leads up to light” Milton
January 4, 2026 at 3:14 AM
I think about that every time I hear a rich person speak. Definitely when it comes to AI lately, but any abundance of wealth & power means their words are twisted. It’s all just a deal with the devil. (2/2)
But to be hopeful:
“Long is the way & hard, that out of Hell leads up to light” Milton
But to be hopeful:
“Long is the way & hard, that out of Hell leads up to light” Milton
I remember reading Paradise Lost years ago. Satan would speak of democracy & freedom to the other fallen. Even quoting Milton’s own letters. The notes at the bottom of the page remind the reader that anything he says will always be twisted by virtue of it coming from the devil. (1/2)
January 4, 2026 at 3:14 AM
I remember reading Paradise Lost years ago. Satan would speak of democracy & freedom to the other fallen. Even quoting Milton’s own letters. The notes at the bottom of the page remind the reader that anything he says will always be twisted by virtue of it coming from the devil. (1/2)
One cool thing for 2026, I might have found a D&D group! Likely won’t meet till next week, but a good start!
January 2, 2026 at 4:32 AM
One cool thing for 2026, I might have found a D&D group! Likely won’t meet till next week, but a good start!
Thank you number 1. Saying it always helps.
a man playing a trumpet and a man playing a guitar are standing next to each other
ALT: a man playing a trumpet and a man playing a guitar are standing next to each other
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January 2, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Thank you number 1. Saying it always helps.
Thank you @dungeonjanitor.bsky.social and @corrinvalentine.bsky.social for being cool folks and talking with me again after all these years. It genuinely meant more to me than I’ll ever be able to express! Yay for nerd friends ♥️
January 2, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Thank you @dungeonjanitor.bsky.social and @corrinvalentine.bsky.social for being cool folks and talking with me again after all these years. It genuinely meant more to me than I’ll ever be able to express! Yay for nerd friends ♥️
Well happy new year. Good riddance 2025. I’m a big downer all the time right now, but let me be positive and thank those who helped me to keep going.
Two friends Shantell and Amber not on Bluesky. But they saw me at my worst and showed so much support.
Also reconnecting with old friends…
Two friends Shantell and Amber not on Bluesky. But they saw me at my worst and showed so much support.
Also reconnecting with old friends…
January 2, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Well happy new year. Good riddance 2025. I’m a big downer all the time right now, but let me be positive and thank those who helped me to keep going.
Two friends Shantell and Amber not on Bluesky. But they saw me at my worst and showed so much support.
Also reconnecting with old friends…
Two friends Shantell and Amber not on Bluesky. But they saw me at my worst and showed so much support.
Also reconnecting with old friends…
Sinners might be the best movie? It definitely has the best scene of any movie this year. But this was also the movie I watched on what was supposed to be my wedding day, so I can’t be trusted here.
Theres my 2025 movie takes without droning on. Even more I mean.
Theres my 2025 movie takes without droning on. Even more I mean.
January 1, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Sinners might be the best movie? It definitely has the best scene of any movie this year. But this was also the movie I watched on what was supposed to be my wedding day, so I can’t be trusted here.
Theres my 2025 movie takes without droning on. Even more I mean.
Theres my 2025 movie takes without droning on. Even more I mean.
Blue Moon is still my favorite movie. It was so good and I love watching a sad man talk about art. Admittedly I am biased towards Ethan Hawke. Margaret Qualley showed up in movies I watched and she’s great!
Marty Supreme is my least favorite; too much of the movie spent on tormenting a poor dog!
Marty Supreme is my least favorite; too much of the movie spent on tormenting a poor dog!
January 1, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Blue Moon is still my favorite movie. It was so good and I love watching a sad man talk about art. Admittedly I am biased towards Ethan Hawke. Margaret Qualley showed up in movies I watched and she’s great!
Marty Supreme is my least favorite; too much of the movie spent on tormenting a poor dog!
Marty Supreme is my least favorite; too much of the movie spent on tormenting a poor dog!
I watched 41 movies in the theater this year. If you count Grindhouse and Kill Bill as separate movies from their other parts.
Also 2 concerts. And 2 comedy shows with music numbers!
Will very likely beat these numbers next year.
Also 2 concerts. And 2 comedy shows with music numbers!
Will very likely beat these numbers next year.
January 1, 2026 at 2:18 AM
I watched 41 movies in the theater this year. If you count Grindhouse and Kill Bill as separate movies from their other parts.
Also 2 concerts. And 2 comedy shows with music numbers!
Will very likely beat these numbers next year.
Also 2 concerts. And 2 comedy shows with music numbers!
Will very likely beat these numbers next year.