R Francis Smith (he/him) 🇺🇦
@rfrancissmith.com
Systems analyst for academic department. Not as sexy as it sounds. Spouse is, though. We have adult kids. Because we're old.
https://linktr.ee/rfrancissmith
#D4DJ #RWBY #RvB #DoA #Marvel #Zelazny #SCA #LoTR #Linux #GNC #MUD #bringbackLJinterests
https://linktr.ee/rfrancissmith
#D4DJ #RWBY #RvB #DoA #Marvel #Zelazny #SCA #LoTR #Linux #GNC #MUD #bringbackLJinterests
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Welcome to new BlueSky pals. I am an American who strictly uses Celsius, which maybe should be in my profile as it seems to startle people. I like dogs, particularly ones that like me. My beard is basically white now. I have written programs in over 50 programming languages. I am in weekly therapy.
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I gave my daughter a @cemurphy.bsky.social novel for Christmas because I am a great friend and a better father
December 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I gave my daughter a @cemurphy.bsky.social novel for Christmas because I am a great friend and a better father
Marble was a weird dog and we love him for it. He is free of his pain and illness as of this morning. We miss him already.
December 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Marble was a weird dog and we love him for it. He is free of his pain and illness as of this morning. We miss him already.
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the best two minutes you'll spend all day 🐾
December 20, 2025 at 10:42 PM
the best two minutes you'll spend all day 🐾
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Right, this line Vance used was a very common line used by segregationists.
Here's Rep. Mendel Rivers (D-SC) reacting to the Brown decision, which he said "would bring mongrelization of the Caucasian race. He added that he for one won't apologize for being a white man."
Here's Rep. Mendel Rivers (D-SC) reacting to the Brown decision, which he said "would bring mongrelization of the Caucasian race. He added that he for one won't apologize for being a white man."
December 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Right, this line Vance used was a very common line used by segregationists.
Here's Rep. Mendel Rivers (D-SC) reacting to the Brown decision, which he said "would bring mongrelization of the Caucasian race. He added that he for one won't apologize for being a white man."
Here's Rep. Mendel Rivers (D-SC) reacting to the Brown decision, which he said "would bring mongrelization of the Caucasian race. He added that he for one won't apologize for being a white man."
Tomorrow (because it's Sunday today) we let one of our dogs go have his rest from the seizures and labored breathing and weakness and constant medication.
I would rather do anything else. Obviously. But it's right so yeah.
I'll save memorial photo posting for after, I think.
I would rather do anything else. Obviously. But it's right so yeah.
I'll save memorial photo posting for after, I think.
December 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Tomorrow (because it's Sunday today) we let one of our dogs go have his rest from the seizures and labored breathing and weakness and constant medication.
I would rather do anything else. Obviously. But it's right so yeah.
I'll save memorial photo posting for after, I think.
I would rather do anything else. Obviously. But it's right so yeah.
I'll save memorial photo posting for after, I think.
Me facing 2026
a man is carrying a suitcase through a living room .
Alt: Michael Cera collapsing facedown dot gif
media.tenor.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Me facing 2026
One of my favorite parts of the Tennant/Sheen bromance is that they both genuinely appear to be stellar human beings
The actor Michael Sheen used all his money to start a fake debt collecting business, buy 900 people in Wales's debt, and excused it. If Musk bought ALL $194 billion in medical debt in the U.S. and excused it in the same way, he'd still be the world's riches man by hundreds of billions of dollars.
Michael Sheen spent his own money to write off $1.3 million of neighbors’ debts | CNN
Actor Michael Sheen has bought $1.3 million of his neighbors’ debts and written them off using $129,000 of his own money.
www.cnn.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
One of my favorite parts of the Tennant/Sheen bromance is that they both genuinely appear to be stellar human beings
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you.
Who's coming to save you?
Who's coming to save you?
December 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you.
Who's coming to save you?
Who's coming to save you?
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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DC residents have been refusing to call that airport anything but National for almost thirty years, we certainly can refuse to call that arts center anything but the Kennedy Center for three
December 20, 2025 at 11:17 PM
DC residents have been refusing to call that airport anything but National for almost thirty years, we certainly can refuse to call that arts center anything but the Kennedy Center for three
2026 is gonna be my year
December 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM
2026 is gonna be my year
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Trump Assures Struggling Nation He Has Plenty Of Money
December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Trump Assures Struggling Nation He Has Plenty Of Money
I just found myself typing the phrase "rawdogging fibromyalgia" so there's an idea of how it's going.
December 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I just found myself typing the phrase "rawdogging fibromyalgia" so there's an idea of how it's going.
Fired up and old end of year playlist and it hits me with Love Theme from Twin Peaks. Woof.
December 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Fired up and old end of year playlist and it hits me with Love Theme from Twin Peaks. Woof.
realized it's time again
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB39...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB39...
Carol of the Old Ones (w/Lyrics)
YouTube video by CaptainZM
www.youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
realized it's time again
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB39...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB39...
Pope Pullum V
This is a terrible misunderstanding.
Your Pope-name is the last thing you ate IN LATIN, + the number of letters in your last name (in roman numerals of course)
signed
Pope Pirum XIII
Your Pope-name is the last thing you ate IN LATIN, + the number of letters in your last name (in roman numerals of course)
signed
Pope Pirum XIII
Your Pope name is: Last thing you ate + number of letters in your first name. POPE GINGER IV.
December 16, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Pope Pullum V
Picked up the Strat and played along with a few Christmas tunes thanks to Justin Guitar. Pretty fun and I needed it. I can't recommend how I sounded most likely. But hey that's practice for you.
December 11, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Picked up the Strat and played along with a few Christmas tunes thanks to Justin Guitar. Pretty fun and I needed it. I can't recommend how I sounded most likely. But hey that's practice for you.
You find exactly what you need in the most unexpected places.
Thanks, son of M'Rel.
Thanks, son of M'Rel.
December 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
You find exactly what you need in the most unexpected places.
Thanks, son of M'Rel.
Thanks, son of M'Rel.
Is there a word for missing the presence of a friend you've never actually met in person?
December 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Is there a word for missing the presence of a friend you've never actually met in person?
It's outrageous that Spotify has been running ICE ads. My family moved to another streaming platform that doesn't profit from exploiting artists (as much, sigh) while recruiting for ICE. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/SyAhltgY
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
app.sosha.ai
December 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It's outrageous that Spotify has been running ICE ads. My family moved to another streaming platform that doesn't profit from exploiting artists (as much, sigh) while recruiting for ICE. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/SyAhltgY
Sometimes I forget that as good as Space Oddity is, it's 100x better in headphones.
December 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Sometimes I forget that as good as Space Oddity is, it's 100x better in headphones.
someone please alert @kenwhite.bsky.social because
well
you know
oklahomawatch.org/2025/12/04/a...
it might just be the RICO
well
you know
oklahomawatch.org/2025/12/04/a...
it might just be the RICO
AG Intervenes in State Farm Lawsuit - Oklahoma Watch
Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a motion to intervene today in a case against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, alleging that the company operated a coordinated program to limit roof-relat...
oklahomawatch.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
someone please alert @kenwhite.bsky.social because
well
you know
oklahomawatch.org/2025/12/04/a...
it might just be the RICO
well
you know
oklahomawatch.org/2025/12/04/a...
it might just be the RICO
This is the end of an era. May light shine on him eternally.
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, prolific actor known for his roles in “Mortal Kombat,” “Last Emperor” and “Man In The High Castle,” has died at 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Dies: ‘Mortal Kombat, ‘Last Emperor’ & ‘Man In The High Castle’ Actor Was 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the actor best known for his roles in the Mortal Kombat films, The Last Emperor and The Man in the High Castle, has died.
deadline.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
This is the end of an era. May light shine on him eternally.
Please allow me to share my friend's TRUE TALE OF MINDBENDING HORROR. Thread.
Well, it finally happened. I had to talk to a robot named Alex to be considered for a job.
It started out OK. Alex was just praising me left and right. All I had to do was read aloud my pre-written reply copy for each question it asked me.
It started out OK. Alex was just praising me left and right. All I had to do was read aloud my pre-written reply copy for each question it asked me.
December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Please allow me to share my friend's TRUE TALE OF MINDBENDING HORROR. Thread.