Steve Thompson
@poohstix16.bsky.social
Infosec (CISSP, GPEN, GCIH, GCFE, GREM) & ops, currently IR. Quaker, former Friends school board member. BLM, anti-racism, word play, language, quirky humor. Studied cognitive science once upon a time and it stuck. Se habla español, a veces.
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The Moon tonight at about 75% full on Halloween from #SantaBarbara. #MoonPhotography #MoonPhotos #MoonShots #Photography
Camera settings:
Canon T5i
Sigma 150mm x 600mm
Focal length: 600mm
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/640
ISO: 800
Edited in Lightroom Classic
Camera settings:
Canon T5i
Sigma 150mm x 600mm
Focal length: 600mm
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/640
ISO: 800
Edited in Lightroom Classic
November 1, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The Moon tonight at about 75% full on Halloween from #SantaBarbara. #MoonPhotography #MoonPhotos #MoonShots #Photography
Camera settings:
Canon T5i
Sigma 150mm x 600mm
Focal length: 600mm
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/640
ISO: 800
Edited in Lightroom Classic
Camera settings:
Canon T5i
Sigma 150mm x 600mm
Focal length: 600mm
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/640
ISO: 800
Edited in Lightroom Classic
A selection from the Mandelbrot fractal that I found beautiful today.
xaos-project.github.io/XaoSjs/
xaos-project.github.io/XaoSjs/
September 14, 2025 at 5:50 AM
A selection from the Mandelbrot fractal that I found beautiful today.
xaos-project.github.io/XaoSjs/
xaos-project.github.io/XaoSjs/
Listservs I manage this week have been having a high number of subscription requests from Pakistan. Curious.
August 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Listservs I manage this week have been having a high number of subscription requests from Pakistan. Curious.
Add one letter to a phrase to ruin it, and make a reference to the result. I'll start.
"spa day" becomes "spay day", as in "today the puppy did not have the day she might have anticipated"
True story.
"spa day" becomes "spay day", as in "today the puppy did not have the day she might have anticipated"
True story.
July 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Add one letter to a phrase to ruin it, and make a reference to the result. I'll start.
"spa day" becomes "spay day", as in "today the puppy did not have the day she might have anticipated"
True story.
"spa day" becomes "spay day", as in "today the puppy did not have the day she might have anticipated"
True story.
WORDLE RESPONSE1: _______ was extraordinarily lucky today. You’ve eliminated all but one of the words in my dictionary: ______
RESPONSE2: There was only one possible solution left — and this wasn’t it. (_____ couldn’t be a possible solution.) But there’s still only one solution remaining.
Oh well
RESPONSE2: There was only one possible solution left — and this wasn’t it. (_____ couldn’t be a possible solution.) But there’s still only one solution remaining.
Oh well
July 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
WORDLE RESPONSE1: _______ was extraordinarily lucky today. You’ve eliminated all but one of the words in my dictionary: ______
RESPONSE2: There was only one possible solution left — and this wasn’t it. (_____ couldn’t be a possible solution.) But there’s still only one solution remaining.
Oh well
RESPONSE2: There was only one possible solution left — and this wasn’t it. (_____ couldn’t be a possible solution.) But there’s still only one solution remaining.
Oh well
apnews.com/article/tom-...
One of my 40 favorites of his was "Oedipus Rex".
And "The Vatican Rag".
And "National Brotherhood Week".
And and and....
One of my 40 favorites of his was "Oedipus Rex".
And "The Vatican Rag".
And "National Brotherhood Week".
And and and....
Tom Lehrer, song satirist and mathematician, dies at 97
Tom Lehrer, a song satirist who gained a popular following in the 1950s and ’60s lampooning marriage, politics, racism and the Cold War, has died at 97.
apnews.com
July 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
apnews.com/article/tom-...
One of my 40 favorites of his was "Oedipus Rex".
And "The Vatican Rag".
And "National Brotherhood Week".
And and and....
One of my 40 favorites of his was "Oedipus Rex".
And "The Vatican Rag".
And "National Brotherhood Week".
And and and....
I love sign language - for adults, for babies, for all.
(Granted, mine is poor. But I still love it.)
(Granted, mine is poor. But I still love it.)
Babbling in sign language to her deaf grandparents: #AGoodPlace
Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
July 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I love sign language - for adults, for babies, for all.
(Granted, mine is poor. But I still love it.)
(Granted, mine is poor. But I still love it.)
The Philadelphia strike, including trash collection, pushed us to collect our food scraps to compost, which we've been too lazy to do, even though we compost our yard waste.
Now that the strike is tentatively over, we may continue the food composting. We'll see how it goes.
Now that the strike is tentatively over, we may continue the food composting. We'll see how it goes.
July 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The Philadelphia strike, including trash collection, pushed us to collect our food scraps to compost, which we've been too lazy to do, even though we compost our yard waste.
Now that the strike is tentatively over, we may continue the food composting. We'll see how it goes.
Now that the strike is tentatively over, we may continue the food composting. We'll see how it goes.
I'm curious to see which of these invasive plants will win.
Photo: Kudzu and poison ivy vines on slope in front of property being developed, resold, resettled, or ignored in our area
Photo: Kudzu and poison ivy vines on slope in front of property being developed, resold, resettled, or ignored in our area
June 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I'm curious to see which of these invasive plants will win.
Photo: Kudzu and poison ivy vines on slope in front of property being developed, resold, resettled, or ignored in our area
Photo: Kudzu and poison ivy vines on slope in front of property being developed, resold, resettled, or ignored in our area
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Short profile of mom on PBS: “A brief, but spectacular take on piecing the past to the future” #quilts #quilting #art #Juneteenth
youtu.be/jFr8lkfSMks?...
youtu.be/jFr8lkfSMks?...
June 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Short profile of mom on PBS: “A brief, but spectacular take on piecing the past to the future” #quilts #quilting #art #Juneteenth
youtu.be/jFr8lkfSMks?...
youtu.be/jFr8lkfSMks?...
Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting
June 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
At first I saw this as the Mandelbrot fractal.
New gene therapy strategy reactivates dormant genes to treat blood disorders www.news-medical.net/news/2025061...
New gene therapy strategy reactivates dormant genes to treat blood disorders
Researchers have found a promising new method for gene therapy. They successfully restarted inactive genes by bringing them closer to genetic switches on the DNA called enhancers.
www.news-medical.net
June 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
At first I saw this as the Mandelbrot fractal.
The poster I carried yesterday.
June 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The poster I carried yesterday.
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In Philadelphia alone, a crowd of over 100,000 hit the streets despite the rain.
🎥 @indivisiblephl.bsky.social
🎥 @indivisiblephl.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
In Philadelphia alone, a crowd of over 100,000 hit the streets despite the rain.
🎥 @indivisiblephl.bsky.social
🎥 @indivisiblephl.bsky.social
Consider the possibility that our organizations will be impacted. Prepare so we may be resilient. If you use UNFI, check that any emails from them don't carry infected or fraudulent material and take other steps to prevent the fraudsters from making you their next victim (backups, 2FA).
NEW: US grocery distribution giant United Natural Foods (UNFI) said it's working to bring its systems online after a cyberattack. UNFI, which is Whole Foods' primary distributor, said the hack is affecting its ability to fulfill orders. CEO said it was shipping to customers "on a limited basis."
Ongoing cyberattack at US grocery distributor giant affecting customer orders
The primary distributor for Whole Foods said it's "diligently managing through the cyber incident" that sparked outages.
techcrunch.com
June 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Consider the possibility that our organizations will be impacted. Prepare so we may be resilient. If you use UNFI, check that any emails from them don't carry infected or fraudulent material and take other steps to prevent the fraudsters from making you their next victim (backups, 2FA).
I've always loved "Alice's Restaurant." I realized today it's somewhat of a variant on a traditional "talking blues." Here's one I stumbled on today.
youtu.be/K2NS0L5jfeo?...
youtu.be/K2NS0L5jfeo?...
Abe Partridge - Never Stare Into the Eyes of a Chicken - live @ Eddie's Attic Atlanta GA 2025-03-28
YouTube video by Scott Long
youtu.be
May 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I've always loved "Alice's Restaurant." I realized today it's somewhat of a variant on a traditional "talking blues." Here's one I stumbled on today.
youtu.be/K2NS0L5jfeo?...
youtu.be/K2NS0L5jfeo?...
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Mark Rober’s Space Selfie project lets you get a cosmic keepsake in the comfort of your home. #SpaceSelfie #MarkRober #SATGUS #SpaceX #STEM community.designtaxi.com/topic/12391-...
Take selfies in space for free through former NASA engineer's $5m satellite
Getting a selfie with the Earth as your backdrop is no longer just for astronauts—Mark Rober is making it possible for anyone with a phone and an internet connection. The former NASA engineer, now kno...
community.designtaxi.com
May 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Mark Rober’s Space Selfie project lets you get a cosmic keepsake in the comfort of your home. #SpaceSelfie #MarkRober #SATGUS #SpaceX #STEM community.designtaxi.com/topic/12391-...
I find valuable reminders such as this one from the FBI last week to be cautious when approached by unconfirmed individuals.
"If you receive a message claiming to be from a senior US official, do not assume it is authentic."
www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA...
"If you receive a message claiming to be from a senior US official, do not assume it is authentic."
www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA...
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) | Senior US Officials Impersonated in Malicious Messaging Campaign
www.ic3.gov
May 29, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I find valuable reminders such as this one from the FBI last week to be cautious when approached by unconfirmed individuals.
"If you receive a message claiming to be from a senior US official, do not assume it is authentic."
www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA...
"If you receive a message claiming to be from a senior US official, do not assume it is authentic."
www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA...
I'm happy to be in a world with spell check when on occasion I need to write words such as "asynchronously".
May 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I'm happy to be in a world with spell check when on occasion I need to write words such as "asynchronously".
Am visiting someone in a hospital. Equipment is beeping: 4 short beeps, a pause, 2 short beeps. Over and over.
I realize. In Morse code, that's "HI"
I realize. In Morse code, that's "HI"
April 30, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Am visiting someone in a hospital. Equipment is beeping: 4 short beeps, a pause, 2 short beeps. Over and over.
I realize. In Morse code, that's "HI"
I realize. In Morse code, that's "HI"
Received in email:
On 04-23-2025 a Philadelphia public safety exercise is taking place with Public Safety & Emergency Responders. The exercise will take place in the area of 11th St/Pattison Ave starting at 9am and ending approximately at 5pm.
member.everbridge.net/453003085612...
On 04-23-2025 a Philadelphia public safety exercise is taking place with Public Safety & Emergency Responders. The exercise will take place in the area of 11th St/Pattison Ave starting at 9am and ending approximately at 5pm.
member.everbridge.net/453003085612...
April 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Received in email:
On 04-23-2025 a Philadelphia public safety exercise is taking place with Public Safety & Emergency Responders. The exercise will take place in the area of 11th St/Pattison Ave starting at 9am and ending approximately at 5pm.
member.everbridge.net/453003085612...
On 04-23-2025 a Philadelphia public safety exercise is taking place with Public Safety & Emergency Responders. The exercise will take place in the area of 11th St/Pattison Ave starting at 9am and ending approximately at 5pm.
member.everbridge.net/453003085612...
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Eager to learn more about our protagonist before you see The Return of Benjamin Lay on our stage? We support local indie booksellers!
📸: @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social
📸: @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social
April 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Eager to learn more about our protagonist before you see The Return of Benjamin Lay on our stage? We support local indie booksellers!
📸: @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social
📸: @rebeccajmichelson.bsky.social
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@wxpnfm.bsky.social I loved hearing Rockapella on the #KidsCorner 24-hour stream today. Thanks, Kathy O'Connell and team!
www.kidscorner.org/listen/
www.kidscorner.org/listen/
Listen - Kids Corner
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www.kidscorner.org
April 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
@wxpnfm.bsky.social I loved hearing Rockapella on the #KidsCorner 24-hour stream today. Thanks, Kathy O'Connell and team!
www.kidscorner.org/listen/
www.kidscorner.org/listen/
"The only difference between science and screwing around is writing it down." - Mythbusters
April 9, 2025 at 3:52 AM
"The only difference between science and screwing around is writing it down." - Mythbusters