James
@tlbjames.bsky.social
🏳️🌈Science-literate gay Gen-X misanthrope married to @TLBTim.bsky.social. Grizzled copy editor, proud dogfather, rude grammarian, self-pub'd queer SFF/horror author, podcaster since 8/10/06 (@TrashSprinkles.bsky.social), and pragmatic nihilist. He/Him
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James
@tlbjames.bsky.social
· Dec 14
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”
—James Baldwin (1924–1988)
—James Baldwin (1924–1988)
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Just ordered a print of this because I will be the first to tell you that I am not an art person, but I know what I like when I see it
January 18, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Just ordered a print of this because I will be the first to tell you that I am not an art person, but I know what I like when I see it
no new pictures. where your head at?
January 18, 2026 at 3:54 AM
no new pictures. where your head at?
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We experienced a truly incredible moment at the aquarium when this octopus decided to be a total jerk to its tankmate.
January 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM
We experienced a truly incredible moment at the aquarium when this octopus decided to be a total jerk to its tankmate.
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no new pictures. where your head at?
January 18, 2026 at 3:04 AM
no new pictures. where your head at?
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I know it’s hard to have optimism right now, but if there’s one thing that is genuinely giving me hope it is seeing communities — hell, neighborhoods, even portions of cities — stand up in unison against tyranny in a way that is active, capable, savvy. It’s really powerful.
January 18, 2026 at 2:43 AM
I know it’s hard to have optimism right now, but if there’s one thing that is genuinely giving me hope it is seeing communities — hell, neighborhoods, even portions of cities — stand up in unison against tyranny in a way that is active, capable, savvy. It’s really powerful.
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“Trump is trying to establish a fascist dictatorship”
we’re well past “trying to” and people really need to accept that
we’re well past “trying to” and people really need to accept that
January 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
“Trump is trying to establish a fascist dictatorship”
we’re well past “trying to” and people really need to accept that
we’re well past “trying to” and people really need to accept that
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There are a lot of bad takes out there suggesting fighting fascism is just as bad as committing fascism. This is wrong. Fighting fascism is noble. Committing fascism is shameful.
#AbolishICE
#AbolishICE
January 17, 2026 at 10:57 PM
There are a lot of bad takes out there suggesting fighting fascism is just as bad as committing fascism. This is wrong. Fighting fascism is noble. Committing fascism is shameful.
#AbolishICE
#AbolishICE
That's it exactly! We've all but lost fall.
Global warming has made January worse. It was always the coldest moth in the Northern hemisphere, but it used to be it would start getting a little bit nippy in September. You had months to acclimate. Now it's like margarita weather on Christmas then January's like, "Surprise, bitch! Wintertime!"
January 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM
That's it exactly! We've all but lost fall.
Now the water balloons make even more sense.
If a Minnesotan says to you, "I don't plan to let you do that," run.
January 18, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Now the water balloons make even more sense.
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If a Minnesotan says to you, "I don't plan to let you do that," run.
January 17, 2026 at 11:47 PM
If a Minnesotan says to you, "I don't plan to let you do that," run.
no new pictures. where your head at?
January 18, 2026 at 2:15 AM
no new pictures. where your head at?
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“Hi, I’m Deep Space Nine’s Jadzia Dax. Right now, millions of innocent tribbles are in desperate need of homes. Only you can help before it’s—“
[Worf bursts through the set, screaming and swinging his bat’leth wildly as tribbles fly everywhere. Fade to Sarah McLachlan’s “In The Arms Of The Angel”]
[Worf bursts through the set, screaming and swinging his bat’leth wildly as tribbles fly everywhere. Fade to Sarah McLachlan’s “In The Arms Of The Angel”]
January 18, 2026 at 1:38 AM
“Hi, I’m Deep Space Nine’s Jadzia Dax. Right now, millions of innocent tribbles are in desperate need of homes. Only you can help before it’s—“
[Worf bursts through the set, screaming and swinging his bat’leth wildly as tribbles fly everywhere. Fade to Sarah McLachlan’s “In The Arms Of The Angel”]
[Worf bursts through the set, screaming and swinging his bat’leth wildly as tribbles fly everywhere. Fade to Sarah McLachlan’s “In The Arms Of The Angel”]
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#StarTrekDS9 "The Nameless"
After Bajoran security violently stops a protest, Kira discovers it's harder to get Federation attention than she thought. Worf and his bat'leth have something to say about Jadzia's tribble orphanage. Vorta: Betty White.
After Bajoran security violently stops a protest, Kira discovers it's harder to get Federation attention than she thought. Worf and his bat'leth have something to say about Jadzia's tribble orphanage. Vorta: Betty White.
![A partial clipping from an old TV Guide reads as follows:
DeVito) leads a submarine squad to stop the Soviet invasion of Atlantis. Atlas: Laurence Fishburne. Vladimerman: Michael Ironside.
7 PM channel 13 STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE(CC)—Science Fiction; 60 min.
After Bajoran security violently stops a protest, Kira discovers it's harder to get Federation attention than she thought. Worf and his bat'leth have something to say about Jadzia's tribble orphanage. Vorta: Betty White.
[SCI] MOVIE(CC)—Science Fiction; 2 hrs.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:30 AM
#StarTrekDS9 "The Nameless"
After Bajoran security violently stops a protest, Kira discovers it's harder to get Federation attention than she thought. Worf and his bat'leth have something to say about Jadzia's tribble orphanage. Vorta: Betty White.
After Bajoran security violently stops a protest, Kira discovers it's harder to get Federation attention than she thought. Worf and his bat'leth have something to say about Jadzia's tribble orphanage. Vorta: Betty White.
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"On the outside, I was still a top-tier player. On the inside, I was still that kid in Minnesota hiding," the player wrote in his coming-out statement.
Heated Rivalry inspires real-life hockey player to come out as gay
www.advocate.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
"On the outside, I was still a top-tier player. On the inside, I was still that kid in Minnesota hiding," the player wrote in his coming-out statement.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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MONARCA is another great organization offering help and pushing back against the ICE invasion of Minnesota. MN people, check out what they offer (includes group trainings, though they’re very booked up!). Anyone - you can also donate to help keep their excellent work going. Thank you! monarcamn.org
Monarca
monarcamn.org
January 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
MONARCA is another great organization offering help and pushing back against the ICE invasion of Minnesota. MN people, check out what they offer (includes group trainings, though they’re very booked up!). Anyone - you can also donate to help keep their excellent work going. Thank you! monarcamn.org
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We're talking about how AI is already ruining the Xbox Next/PlayStation 6 generation on this week's new episode of Next-Gen Console Watch. Check it out if you're interested: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkse...
AI Is Already Ruining the PS6 - Next-Gen Console Watch
YouTube video by IGN
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January 16, 2026 at 8:25 PM
We're talking about how AI is already ruining the Xbox Next/PlayStation 6 generation on this week's new episode of Next-Gen Console Watch. Check it out if you're interested: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkse...
I do not appreciate being called out like this. This attack is unwarranted and I shall be speaking to management.
Management:
Management:
January 17, 2026 at 10:39 PM
I do not appreciate being called out like this. This attack is unwarranted and I shall be speaking to management.
Management:
Management:
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My wife’s at work right now and an ICE car just showed up in the parking lot. Luckily people started coming towards them with cameras out and ready, and they fucked off without incident. GRRRRR.
January 17, 2026 at 8:51 PM
My wife’s at work right now and an ICE car just showed up in the parking lot. Luckily people started coming towards them with cameras out and ready, and they fucked off without incident. GRRRRR.
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Louder for the people in the back
January 17, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Louder for the people in the back
Fellow N. Texas residents: Avoid doing business with these nazis—
• Veteran Brothers Roofing & Restoration
• Grand Pine Developments
• Charvold Homes
• Blue Collar Tree and Junk Removal
• Veteran Brothers Roofing & Restoration
• Grand Pine Developments
• Charvold Homes
• Blue Collar Tree and Junk Removal
The neo-fascist group Patriot Front is building a network of businesses in North Texas in an attempt to create a parallel, self-sufficient white nationalist economy. The Observer identified the men behind 4 of these companies.
Revealed: Four Businesses with Ties to Patriot Front Operating in North Texas
The neo-Nazi group is engaged in a strategy to establish an independent economic ecosystem. Through publicly available information, interviews, and in-person observation, the Observer has identified…
www.texasobserver.org
January 17, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Fellow N. Texas residents: Avoid doing business with these nazis—
• Veteran Brothers Roofing & Restoration
• Grand Pine Developments
• Charvold Homes
• Blue Collar Tree and Junk Removal
• Veteran Brothers Roofing & Restoration
• Grand Pine Developments
• Charvold Homes
• Blue Collar Tree and Junk Removal
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Here's some business to avoid if you're in North Texas.
The neo-fascist group Patriot Front is building a network of businesses in North Texas in an attempt to create a parallel, self-sufficient white nationalist economy. The Observer identified the men behind 4 of these companies.
Revealed: Four Businesses with Ties to Patriot Front Operating in North Texas
The neo-Nazi group is engaged in a strategy to establish an independent economic ecosystem. Through publicly available information, interviews, and in-person observation, the Observer has identified…
www.texasobserver.org
January 17, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Here's some business to avoid if you're in North Texas.
I guess the year 2000 really did mark the end of the world. Our folly was assuming it would be a quick and dramatic end, not an excruciatingly slower and stupider one than we could've imagined.
Was 1999 the last good year?
January 17, 2026 at 8:33 PM
I guess the year 2000 really did mark the end of the world. Our folly was assuming it would be a quick and dramatic end, not an excruciatingly slower and stupider one than we could've imagined.
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PS seems he thinks people criticizing him must not be real! Always a sign of a good ally. bsky.app/profile/dair...
getting yelled at for being a rent-seeking leech and immediately telling myself it must be a bot campaign
January 17, 2026 at 4:39 PM
PS seems he thinks people criticizing him must not be real! Always a sign of a good ally. bsky.app/profile/dair...