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@scottok.bsky.social
I don't post much, but when I do it's probably about birds, records, or The Drive-By Truckers. Mental health worker. Cat dad. Yes, that’s me in a dress. What of it?
Good morning and welcome to the 2,060th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
Great to be in Athens, GA, with so many great people. Looking forward to the first of four DBT rock shows.
Hope y’all have a great day.
#dbtheathenscoffee
Great to be in Athens, GA, with so many great people. Looking forward to the first of four DBT rock shows.
Hope y’all have a great day.
#dbtheathenscoffee
February 11, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Good morning and welcome to the 2,060th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
Great to be in Athens, GA, with so many great people. Looking forward to the first of four DBT rock shows.
Hope y’all have a great day.
#dbtheathenscoffee
Great to be in Athens, GA, with so many great people. Looking forward to the first of four DBT rock shows.
Hope y’all have a great day.
#dbtheathenscoffee
Good morning and welcome to the 2,059th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
Hitting the road to the airport to fly to Atlanta to Shuttle to Athens to hug some HeAthens. See some of y’all very soon. And still not soon enough. Hope you have a great Tuesday.
Hitting the road to the airport to fly to Atlanta to Shuttle to Athens to hug some HeAthens. See some of y’all very soon. And still not soon enough. Hope you have a great Tuesday.
February 10, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Good morning and welcome to the 2,059th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
Hitting the road to the airport to fly to Atlanta to Shuttle to Athens to hug some HeAthens. See some of y’all very soon. And still not soon enough. Hope you have a great Tuesday.
Hitting the road to the airport to fly to Atlanta to Shuttle to Athens to hug some HeAthens. See some of y’all very soon. And still not soon enough. Hope you have a great Tuesday.
Good morning and welcome to the 2,058th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
If messages of love and unity feel like an attack, you’re probably on the wrong side of history.
Athens tomorrow! Hope y’all have a good week.
#dbtheathenscoffee
If messages of love and unity feel like an attack, you’re probably on the wrong side of history.
Athens tomorrow! Hope y’all have a good week.
#dbtheathenscoffee
February 9, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Good morning and welcome to the 2,058th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
If messages of love and unity feel like an attack, you’re probably on the wrong side of history.
Athens tomorrow! Hope y’all have a good week.
#dbtheathenscoffee
If messages of love and unity feel like an attack, you’re probably on the wrong side of history.
Athens tomorrow! Hope y’all have a good week.
#dbtheathenscoffee
Good morning and welcome to the 2,057th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
Enjoying seeing all the HeAthens trickle into Athens. I’ll be there Tuesday—save me a stool at Flicker.
Happy Sunday, y’all.
#dbtheathenscoffee
Enjoying seeing all the HeAthens trickle into Athens. I’ll be there Tuesday—save me a stool at Flicker.
Happy Sunday, y’all.
#dbtheathenscoffee
February 8, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Good morning and welcome to the 2,057th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
Enjoying seeing all the HeAthens trickle into Athens. I’ll be there Tuesday—save me a stool at Flicker.
Happy Sunday, y’all.
#dbtheathenscoffee
Enjoying seeing all the HeAthens trickle into Athens. I’ll be there Tuesday—save me a stool at Flicker.
Happy Sunday, y’all.
#dbtheathenscoffee
Sorry I’m late...
Good morning and welcome to the 2,056th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
Hoping today brings greater kindness.
Cheers, y’all.
#dbtheathenscoffee
Good morning and welcome to the 2,056th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
Hoping today brings greater kindness.
Cheers, y’all.
#dbtheathenscoffee
February 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Sorry I’m late...
Good morning and welcome to the 2,056th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
Hoping today brings greater kindness.
Cheers, y’all.
#dbtheathenscoffee
Good morning and welcome to the 2,056th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
Hoping today brings greater kindness.
Cheers, y’all.
#dbtheathenscoffee
February 6, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Great write up on a great band and how their political stance is nothing new—if you were paying attention. #Musicsky #HeAthens #Drive-ByTruckers #DBT
The True Story of Ramón Casiano
Drive-By Truckers' "Ramón Casiano" and the necessary power of protest music.
www.mundane-mayhem.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Great write up on a great band and how their political stance is nothing new—if you were paying attention. #Musicsky #HeAthens #Drive-ByTruckers #DBT
Good morning and welcome to the 2,055th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
We made it. Happy Friday, have a good weekend if you get one, safe travels if you’re traveling.
Cheers, y’all.
We made it. Happy Friday, have a good weekend if you get one, safe travels if you’re traveling.
Cheers, y’all.
February 6, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Good morning and welcome to the 2,055th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
We made it. Happy Friday, have a good weekend if you get one, safe travels if you’re traveling.
Cheers, y’all.
We made it. Happy Friday, have a good weekend if you get one, safe travels if you’re traveling.
Cheers, y’all.
Good morning and welcome to the 2,054th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
So long, WaPo. Lift a glass and smile for journalism. Hope some semblance of it recovers. We need good writers bearing witness.
Happy Friday eve!
#dbtheathenscoffee
So long, WaPo. Lift a glass and smile for journalism. Hope some semblance of it recovers. We need good writers bearing witness.
Happy Friday eve!
#dbtheathenscoffee
February 5, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Good morning and welcome to the 2,054th Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
So long, WaPo. Lift a glass and smile for journalism. Hope some semblance of it recovers. We need good writers bearing witness.
Happy Friday eve!
#dbtheathenscoffee
So long, WaPo. Lift a glass and smile for journalism. Hope some semblance of it recovers. We need good writers bearing witness.
Happy Friday eve!
#dbtheathenscoffee
Good morning and welcome to the 2,053rd Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
Tuesdays are long: up early, work, teaching class, home late. But the students make me hopeful that we have a chance.
Hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
#Royale #dbtheathenscoffee
Tuesdays are long: up early, work, teaching class, home late. But the students make me hopeful that we have a chance.
Hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
#Royale #dbtheathenscoffee
February 4, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Good morning and welcome to the 2,053rd Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
Tuesdays are long: up early, work, teaching class, home late. But the students make me hopeful that we have a chance.
Hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
#Royale #dbtheathenscoffee
Tuesdays are long: up early, work, teaching class, home late. But the students make me hopeful that we have a chance.
Hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
#Royale #dbtheathenscoffee
Good morning, all. A week from today I’ll be en route to St. Louis to fly to Atlanta to shuttle to Athens to collect hugs and smiles. Can’t wait to see those I’ll see.
#dbtheathenscoffee
#dbtheathenscoffee
February 3, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Good morning, all. A week from today I’ll be en route to St. Louis to fly to Atlanta to shuttle to Athens to collect hugs and smiles. Can’t wait to see those I’ll see.
#dbtheathenscoffee
#dbtheathenscoffee
Good morning, all. Today is the 2,051st Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe). It started on Facebook in March 2020. I don’t think we keep score on Bluesky, but glad you’re here.
Happy Monday and hope everyone has a good week.
Cheers, Y’all.
#dbtheathenscoffee
Happy Monday and hope everyone has a good week.
Cheers, Y’all.
#dbtheathenscoffee
February 2, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Good morning, all. Today is the 2,051st Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe). It started on Facebook in March 2020. I don’t think we keep score on Bluesky, but glad you’re here.
Happy Monday and hope everyone has a good week.
Cheers, Y’all.
#dbtheathenscoffee
Happy Monday and hope everyone has a good week.
Cheers, Y’all.
#dbtheathenscoffee
Good morning and welcome to the Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
In March 2020, my friend @glennraucher.bsky.social began this virtual kaffeeklatsch and it’s still going strong. All are welcome. Cats optional.
Good morning, y’all.
In March 2020, my friend @glennraucher.bsky.social began this virtual kaffeeklatsch and it’s still going strong. All are welcome. Cats optional.
Good morning, y’all.
February 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Good morning and welcome to the Royale—the morning’s first cup of coffee (or whatever you choose to imbibe).
In March 2020, my friend @glennraucher.bsky.social began this virtual kaffeeklatsch and it’s still going strong. All are welcome. Cats optional.
Good morning, y’all.
In March 2020, my friend @glennraucher.bsky.social began this virtual kaffeeklatsch and it’s still going strong. All are welcome. Cats optional.
Good morning, y’all.
Welp, @effinbirds.com for the win, I guess.
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Welp, @effinbirds.com for the win, I guess.
My favorite band, just wish they weren’t always so goddam relevant.
#DriveByTruckers
#DriveByTruckers
Awaiting Resurrection
YouTube video by Drive-By Truckers - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:39 PM
My favorite band, just wish they weren’t always so goddam relevant.
#DriveByTruckers
#DriveByTruckers
January 19, 2026 at 12:58 PM
On this day in 1964 The Rolling Stones recorded “Not Fade Away” at Olympic Studios, London, which would be their first US single.
#Musicsky #Vinyl #VinylCommunity
#Musicsky #Vinyl #VinylCommunity
January 10, 2026 at 9:59 PM
On this day in 1964 The Rolling Stones recorded “Not Fade Away” at Olympic Studios, London, which would be their first US single.
#Musicsky #Vinyl #VinylCommunity
#Musicsky #Vinyl #VinylCommunity
It’s a goddam Christmas miracle.
@effinbirds.com
@effinbirds.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
It’s a goddam Christmas miracle.
@effinbirds.com
@effinbirds.com
Christmas music for people who don’t like Christmas music.
From near the tail end of vinyl’s initial reign, Original Jazz Classics put out this collection of ‘50s and ‘60s yuletide jazz. Not your typical Christmas fare.
#Musicsky #Jazzsky #VinylCommunity
From near the tail end of vinyl’s initial reign, Original Jazz Classics put out this collection of ‘50s and ‘60s yuletide jazz. Not your typical Christmas fare.
#Musicsky #Jazzsky #VinylCommunity
December 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Christmas music for people who don’t like Christmas music.
From near the tail end of vinyl’s initial reign, Original Jazz Classics put out this collection of ‘50s and ‘60s yuletide jazz. Not your typical Christmas fare.
#Musicsky #Jazzsky #VinylCommunity
From near the tail end of vinyl’s initial reign, Original Jazz Classics put out this collection of ‘50s and ‘60s yuletide jazz. Not your typical Christmas fare.
#Musicsky #Jazzsky #VinylCommunity
I don’t stream, so I don’t have a year-end wrap up. Closest thing I have is the report from my smart feeder.
#Birding #BirdingCommunity #BirdBuddy
#Birding #BirdingCommunity #BirdBuddy
December 22, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I don’t stream, so I don’t have a year-end wrap up. Closest thing I have is the report from my smart feeder.
#Birding #BirdingCommunity #BirdBuddy
#Birding #BirdingCommunity #BirdBuddy
“I love the poorly educated."
—Donald J. Trump
—Donald J. Trump
FOX: If you cut something by 100%, the cost goes down to 0. If you cut it by 600%, the drug companies are actually paying you
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
December 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
“I love the poorly educated."
—Donald J. Trump
—Donald J. Trump
If you like records and/or the emotional and cultural impact music can have on our lives, you need to check out IHTOV.
If you really, really like records (etc.), you need to write for IHTOV.
#Musicsky #VinylCommunity #Vinyl #Records
If you really, really like records (etc.), you need to write for IHTOV.
#Musicsky #VinylCommunity #Vinyl #Records
today on IHTOV:
today is the first anniversary of the day IHTOV launched. i wrote a little something about the experience, the joy, and the work. thanks a million for making IHTOV a success
ihavethatonvinyl.com/liner-notes/...
today is the first anniversary of the day IHTOV launched. i wrote a little something about the experience, the joy, and the work. thanks a million for making IHTOV a success
ihavethatonvinyl.com/liner-notes/...
First Anniversary
On the first anniversary of IHTOV
ihavethatonvinyl.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
If you like records and/or the emotional and cultural impact music can have on our lives, you need to check out IHTOV.
If you really, really like records (etc.), you need to write for IHTOV.
#Musicsky #VinylCommunity #Vinyl #Records
If you really, really like records (etc.), you need to write for IHTOV.
#Musicsky #VinylCommunity #Vinyl #Records
There’s a lot to love about IHTOV, chiefly that it’s a sane and diverse and non-judgey and non-gatekeepery safe house for people to share memories under the guise of music chitchat. If you like music you should check it out. If you really like music you should write something.
tomorrow is the first anniversary of IHTOV. made the first post on 12/17. tomorrow i will have anniversary post, as well as an incredible interview (part 1) with jay darlington of kula shaker. made it a year!
December 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
There’s a lot to love about IHTOV, chiefly that it’s a sane and diverse and non-judgey and non-gatekeepery safe house for people to share memories under the guise of music chitchat. If you like music you should check it out. If you really like music you should write something.
One of the very best comments I’ve read on this matter.
One way that the reaction to Rob Reiner's murder mirrors Charlie Kirk's is that the best way to eulogize each of them is to quote their words, and in both cases, doing so pisses off conservatives.
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 16, 2025 at 12:08 AM
One of the very best comments I’ve read on this matter.
Just FYI, IHaveThatOnVinyl is publishing a zine with some past writing to celebrate its first year of existence—info below. I may have a piece in it.
#Musicsky #VinylCommunity
#Musicsky #VinylCommunity
made a post about the zine so you don't have to go looking for the post here if you want to purchase ihavethatonvinyl.com/liner-notes/...
Introducing: The IHTOV Zine
In honor of IHTOV’s first anniversary on December 17th, we have made a zine commemorating ten pieces from over the course of that year, chosen by a small committee.
ihavethatonvinyl.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Just FYI, IHaveThatOnVinyl is publishing a zine with some past writing to celebrate its first year of existence—info below. I may have a piece in it.
#Musicsky #VinylCommunity
#Musicsky #VinylCommunity