Randy
@starodyssey.bsky.social
Blogger at https://randyl.posthaven.com, software developer, CoCoRaHS.org volunteer
It's such a nice feeling when I wake up in the middle of the night and discover both cats have curled up beside me. 😻
November 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It's such a nice feeling when I wake up in the middle of the night and discover both cats have curled up beside me. 😻
There should be a sports league where every team is named after a cryptid. Like the "Charleston Chupacabras" or the "Des Moines Death Worms".
November 16, 2025 at 2:47 AM
There should be a sports league where every team is named after a cryptid. Like the "Charleston Chupacabras" or the "Des Moines Death Worms".
A long Edgar Cayce quote (reading 906-3), but a good one:
"For though the entity little understands as yet, if there is the intense study of how MIND is indeed the builder, it will see that what is held in the act of mental vision becomes a reality in the material experience.
"For though the entity little understands as yet, if there is the intense study of how MIND is indeed the builder, it will see that what is held in the act of mental vision becomes a reality in the material experience.
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A long Edgar Cayce quote (reading 906-3), but a good one:
"For though the entity little understands as yet, if there is the intense study of how MIND is indeed the builder, it will see that what is held in the act of mental vision becomes a reality in the material experience.
"For though the entity little understands as yet, if there is the intense study of how MIND is indeed the builder, it will see that what is held in the act of mental vision becomes a reality in the material experience.
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A short 🧵: one astounding thing I learned while researching TIGERS BETWEEN EMPIRES was the existence of the Willow Palisade, a 700-km wall made of interlocking trees, an extension of the Great Wall planted in NE China in the 17th century. This map shows approx. Amur tiger range in 1850. 1/9
November 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A short 🧵: one astounding thing I learned while researching TIGERS BETWEEN EMPIRES was the existence of the Willow Palisade, a 700-km wall made of interlocking trees, an extension of the Great Wall planted in NE China in the 17th century. This map shows approx. Amur tiger range in 1850. 1/9
Solid advice.
Books--The only thing keeping me sane in 2025!
If you are having a hard time with the craziness of today's word, then I have the perfect prescription for you---READ MORE BOOKS--any type you like---read it! I am currently devouring the newest book from adventurer/author Adam Shoalts.
If you are having a hard time with the craziness of today's word, then I have the perfect prescription for you---READ MORE BOOKS--any type you like---read it! I am currently devouring the newest book from adventurer/author Adam Shoalts.
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Solid advice.
Initial thoughts on the movie "Angel's Egg":
Weird. Good. Depressing. Weird. In that order.
Weird. Good. Depressing. Weird. In that order.
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Initial thoughts on the movie "Angel's Egg":
Weird. Good. Depressing. Weird. In that order.
Weird. Good. Depressing. Weird. In that order.
TONIGHT!!!
Tickets are on sale now for the 4K restoration of ANGEL'S EGG. 🥚
Dolby Early Access Screenings November 12
In theatres November 19 & 20
🪶 brnw.ch/21wX2gV
Dolby Early Access Screenings November 12
In theatres November 19 & 20
🪶 brnw.ch/21wX2gV
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
TONIGHT!!!
I was not that excited to read about lighthouses, but it took a turn into a kerfuffle that was very interesting and relevant.
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I was not that excited to read about lighthouses, but it took a turn into a kerfuffle that was very interesting and relevant.
"This raises a philosophical question for Google and its AI bot. Of what use are users?"
Via scripting.com/2025/11/08/1...
Via scripting.com/2025/11/08/1...
What are users for?
Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears.
scripting.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"This raises a philosophical question for Google and its AI bot. Of what use are users?"
Via scripting.com/2025/11/08/1...
Via scripting.com/2025/11/08/1...
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139 days until Opening Day
November 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
139 days until Opening Day
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This is awesome news! I first became aware of Wong Kar-Wai after watching "In the Mood for Love". It was an unforgettable experience. The Criterion Channel will be airing his 30-episode TV show, which was a massive hit in China.
www.indiewire.com/news/trailer...
www.indiewire.com/news/trailer...
‘Blossoms Shanghai’ Trailer: Wong Kar-Wai’s 30-Episode Series Finally Gets a North American Release
Wong Kar-Wai's TV show 'Blossoms of Shanghai' is finally getting a U.S. release on Criterion Channel.
www.indiewire.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This is awesome news! I first became aware of Wong Kar-Wai after watching "In the Mood for Love". It was an unforgettable experience. The Criterion Channel will be airing his 30-episode TV show, which was a massive hit in China.
www.indiewire.com/news/trailer...
www.indiewire.com/news/trailer...
"Death of the Silver Surfer" was underwhelming to the max. I think I'm done buying Marvel comics.
On the bright side, "Conan: Scourge of the Serpent" from @comicstitan.bsky.social has been brilliant through 2 issues.
On the bright side, "Conan: Scourge of the Serpent" from @comicstitan.bsky.social has been brilliant through 2 issues.
November 3, 2025 at 2:10 AM
"Death of the Silver Surfer" was underwhelming to the max. I think I'm done buying Marvel comics.
On the bright side, "Conan: Scourge of the Serpent" from @comicstitan.bsky.social has been brilliant through 2 issues.
On the bright side, "Conan: Scourge of the Serpent" from @comicstitan.bsky.social has been brilliant through 2 issues.
In this year's college basketball preview, there were 47 pages about men's basketball and not a single one about women's!
An observation:
Sunday's issue of the Chicago Tribune had an insert previewing the college basketball season. It had 44 pages for men's basketball and 3 pages for women's basketball.
Sunday's issue of the Chicago Tribune had an insert previewing the college basketball season. It had 44 pages for men's basketball and 3 pages for women's basketball.
November 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
In this year's college basketball preview, there were 47 pages about men's basketball and not a single one about women's!
Seen at an astronomy lecture last month:
November 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Seen at an astronomy lecture last month:
I am surprised every Halloween at how delicious Three Musketeers are. It's a very underrated candy bar.
November 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I am surprised every Halloween at how delicious Three Musketeers are. It's a very underrated candy bar.
🤣🤣🤣
for Halloween, permit me to offer a completely true tale of abject horror.
Social anxiety horror, that is.
mwl.io/ego/wasp
Social anxiety horror, that is.
mwl.io/ego/wasp
The Wasp – Michael W Lucas
mwl.io
October 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🤣🤣🤣
I've been to several interesting presentations over the past few weeks. Just for fun, I'm creating this thread of some of the books recommended during those talks. Links go to @bookshop.org.
I would love to read all of these, but not sure I have the time!
I would love to read all of these, but not sure I have the time!
October 31, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I've been to several interesting presentations over the past few weeks. Just for fun, I'm creating this thread of some of the books recommended during those talks. Links go to @bookshop.org.
I would love to read all of these, but not sure I have the time!
I would love to read all of these, but not sure I have the time!
I know nothing about this movie, but I have seen some previews for it, and it looks weird and beautiful and fascinating and I cannot wait to see it.
Tickets are on sale now for the 4K restoration of ANGEL'S EGG. 🥚
Dolby Early Access Screenings November 12
In theatres November 19 & 20
🪶 brnw.ch/21wX2gV
Dolby Early Access Screenings November 12
In theatres November 19 & 20
🪶 brnw.ch/21wX2gV
October 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I know nothing about this movie, but I have seen some previews for it, and it looks weird and beautiful and fascinating and I cannot wait to see it.
Come for the turnip lanterns, stay for the etymology lesson!
"The druids, the ancient Celtic priests, would light a new bonfire, into which the bones of the animal sacrifices would be tossed (this “bone-fire” gives us our modern word 'bonfire')."
"The druids, the ancient Celtic priests, would light a new bonfire, into which the bones of the animal sacrifices would be tossed (this “bone-fire” gives us our modern word 'bonfire')."
October 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Come for the turnip lanterns, stay for the etymology lesson!
"The druids, the ancient Celtic priests, would light a new bonfire, into which the bones of the animal sacrifices would be tossed (this “bone-fire” gives us our modern word 'bonfire')."
"The druids, the ancient Celtic priests, would light a new bonfire, into which the bones of the animal sacrifices would be tossed (this “bone-fire” gives us our modern word 'bonfire')."
This is one of my favorite quotes from the Edgar Cayce readings:
"In DOING comes understanding."
Reading 1719-1
Simple and profound. I'm still learning new ways I can apply this in my everyday life.
"In DOING comes understanding."
Reading 1719-1
Simple and profound. I'm still learning new ways I can apply this in my everyday life.
October 30, 2025 at 3:36 AM
This is one of my favorite quotes from the Edgar Cayce readings:
"In DOING comes understanding."
Reading 1719-1
Simple and profound. I'm still learning new ways I can apply this in my everyday life.
"In DOING comes understanding."
Reading 1719-1
Simple and profound. I'm still learning new ways I can apply this in my everyday life.
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My next graphic novel series for kids is here! The SECRET STEAM SOCIETY launches in February from publisher @papercutzgn.bsky.social
A series about smart kids with cool tech going on adventures to learn about a topic.
In this release, I wrote both the HORSES and MUSIC books!
#comics #writer
A series about smart kids with cool tech going on adventures to learn about a topic.
In this release, I wrote both the HORSES and MUSIC books!
#comics #writer
Papercutz is proud to present SECRET S.T.E.A.M. SOCIETY!
Set inside the London Academy of Ideas and Ingenuity, the series follows a cast of inventive students as they tackle real-world challenges through hands-on learning, experiments, and a bit of fantasy
More Info Here: https://bit.ly/3LbVBKI
Set inside the London Academy of Ideas and Ingenuity, the series follows a cast of inventive students as they tackle real-world challenges through hands-on learning, experiments, and a bit of fantasy
More Info Here: https://bit.ly/3LbVBKI
October 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
My next graphic novel series for kids is here! The SECRET STEAM SOCIETY launches in February from publisher @papercutzgn.bsky.social
A series about smart kids with cool tech going on adventures to learn about a topic.
In this release, I wrote both the HORSES and MUSIC books!
#comics #writer
A series about smart kids with cool tech going on adventures to learn about a topic.
In this release, I wrote both the HORSES and MUSIC books!
#comics #writer
My latest book acquisitions. #EdgarCayce
October 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
My latest book acquisitions. #EdgarCayce