Josh Drew
@stoutandbitter.bsky.social
Computer nerd. Nerd. I build things for the sake of building. The three is silent. He/him
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‘Useful phrases for the murder mystery writer abroad’ (my cartoon for this week’s Guardian Books)
July 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
‘Useful phrases for the murder mystery writer abroad’ (my cartoon for this week’s Guardian Books)
Once again, local real estate agents have staked small US flags into each and every lawn in my neighborhood. The flag touches the ground, and has an advertisement on the stake, demonstrating blatant disrespect.
June 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Once again, local real estate agents have staked small US flags into each and every lawn in my neighborhood. The flag touches the ground, and has an advertisement on the stake, demonstrating blatant disrespect.
Holy shit! Today, she starts and runs for the first time! Gotta get the cooling system filled, and then it is time to go-kart it!!!
June 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Holy shit! Today, she starts and runs for the first time! Gotta get the cooling system filled, and then it is time to go-kart it!!!
@gogakuhei.bsky.social , remember when you asked me if I could force-carbonate milk?
From @boingboing.net
From @boingboing.net
June 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
@gogakuhei.bsky.social , remember when you asked me if I could force-carbonate milk?
From @boingboing.net
From @boingboing.net
Today started as laundry day, and then became dryer repair day! Loud thumping noises mean a roller needs replacement.
June 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Today started as laundry day, and then became dryer repair day! Loud thumping noises mean a roller needs replacement.
Memories of radio KMDY and Dr. Demento on KMET...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZWl...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZWl...
Talbot Brothers - "She's Got Freckles On Her, But She Is Nice"
YouTube video by columbia 1930
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June 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Memories of radio KMDY and Dr. Demento on KMET...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZWl...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZWl...
Hey, @slateauto.bsky.social , the recent legislative news has me worried. Do you have any reassuring words for us reservation holders?
May 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Hey, @slateauto.bsky.social , the recent legislative news has me worried. Do you have any reassuring words for us reservation holders?
I just love the look of a build plate full of parts.
May 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I just love the look of a build plate full of parts.
Holy crap, people wear me out. Computers are so much easier.
May 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Holy crap, people wear me out. Computers are so much easier.
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My cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com Books
May 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
My cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com Books
Hey, @slateauto.bsky.social ... how about putting your Slate Make Off contest on platforms that match the whole reason for Slate? Why support Elon and Zuck? Let's do this in a way that matches your ethos of doing this for the little guy!
x.com/slateauto/st...
x.com/slateauto/st...
x.com
May 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Hey, @slateauto.bsky.social ... how about putting your Slate Make Off contest on platforms that match the whole reason for Slate? Why support Elon and Zuck? Let's do this in a way that matches your ethos of doing this for the little guy!
x.com/slateauto/st...
x.com/slateauto/st...
"Life is like a sewer. What you get out of it depends on what you put into it."
-- Tom Lehrer
-- Tom Lehrer
May 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"Life is like a sewer. What you get out of it depends on what you put into it."
-- Tom Lehrer
-- Tom Lehrer
Updated my measles vaccine today to protect myself from vaccine denialism.
March 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Updated my measles vaccine today to protect myself from vaccine denialism.
Power is back on at my house. Almost 50 hours of downtime.
January 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Power is back on at my house. Almost 50 hours of downtime.
Power-outage crafting today: made a coffee grinder out of a peppermill's works, an empty water bottle, and a cordless drill.
January 9, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Power-outage crafting today: made a coffee grinder out of a peppermill's works, an empty water bottle, and a cordless drill.
Power's out, so I am grinding coffee beans by hand with a Central American mortar and pestle made from volcanic rock... Mochajete.
January 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Power's out, so I am grinding coffee beans by hand with a Central American mortar and pestle made from volcanic rock... Mochajete.
Now I'm in the really annoying phase of shipping - FedEx still says it will be delivered today, but the activity on it shows that it's still two states away as of this morning.
December 11, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Now I'm in the really annoying phase of shipping - FedEx still says it will be delivered today, but the activity on it shows that it's still two states away as of this morning.
Large, heavy package due tomorrow via FedEx ground service. As of this morning, it's in Kansas. It's not looking good for an on-time arrival.
December 10, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Large, heavy package due tomorrow via FedEx ground service. As of this morning, it's in Kansas. It's not looking good for an on-time arrival.
I'm in the aggravating part of the shipping process for a thing I ordered: I've gotten the tracking number, but it's not in the carrier's system yet.
December 4, 2024 at 3:27 PM
I'm in the aggravating part of the shipping process for a thing I ordered: I've gotten the tracking number, but it's not in the carrier's system yet.
The correct breakfast the day after a family holiday meal is leftover pie.
November 25, 2024 at 4:46 PM
The correct breakfast the day after a family holiday meal is leftover pie.
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