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Michael Szidloski
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Just an old geek in the Alaskan interior. He/Him
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uafbum.bsky.social
Got a better pic of the mountains during lunch.
#Alaska #Alaskasky #Fairbankssky
Ominous dark clouds dominate the sky, while rays of sunlight break through and highlight the mountains. In stark relief, the forested terrain creates a border with the mountains.
January 20, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Monday morning mountain view from work.
#Alaska #Alaskasky #Fairbankssky
Hazy grey clouds are highlighted by the sunrise, with the mountains a somber blue hue below them. Snow covered trees provide a contrast in the foreground. An airplane can barely be seen, on approach to land.
January 20, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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craigweekend.bsky.social
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
January 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
uafbum.bsky.social
Afterwork friday blueskies, except the pics were taken during my lunch break.
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Clouds over the mountains with snow covered trees in the foreground Similar to the prior pic, but taken of the mountain to the right of the prior pic. Similar snow covered forest in the foreground, and a small hill on the right is visible.
January 17, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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Moment of zen from work earlier today.
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The sun shining through the clouds, illuminating the mountains. Contrasting with the sky, the foreground is darkened snow covered land. I really like the colors of the sun in the sky on this one.
January 15, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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Monday mountain view from work is lacking mountains today.
#Alaska #Alaskasky #Fairbankssky
The sun setting is a molten ball of fire dominating the sky. The halo of a sundog can be seem on the left, just below a small plane in the sky. Mountains are barely visible in a haze near the sundog. Sparse trees and snow covered fields dominate the foreground, with small hills to the right of the sun.
January 13, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Reposted by Michael Szidloski
craigweekend.bsky.social
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
uafbum.bsky.social
Friday blueskies, can see the clouds gathering around the mountains. Supposed to get snow tonight and tomorrow.
#Alaska #Alaskasky #Fairbankssky
Heavy clouds over the mountains, with hazy layers of clouds around the mountain base. The noon sun can be seen shining bright through the top layer of clouds. Snow covered trees and sparse buildings can be seen in the foreground
January 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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postmarks.bsky.social
Orphan-crushing machine is “a shorthand way to respond to human interest stories that myopically praise people’s good deeds while completely ignoring the insidious problems that create the need for such over-the-top goodheartedness in the first place.” (Abraham Piper)
52 things I learned in 2025
The news (to me) this year.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:42 AM
uafbum.bsky.social
Friday blueskies are filled with ice fog.
#Alaska #Alaskasky #Fairbankssky
Ice fog blankets the valley, with the mountaina barely visible with the hazy sky clear od all clouds. Its currently -40F
January 2, 2026 at 10:04 PM
uafbum.bsky.social
Gonna go with an older one here: the visual novel Song of Saya. Hell of a storyline, and while their are no "happy" endings, the endings are all good. Def not for the faint or pure of heart and I cannot recommend it to the average person.
January 2, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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lonecloud.bsky.social
No.217

In 2026 and the years beyond, may the world be a place where beautiful clouds greet us whenever we look up at the sky.

2026年もその先も、ふと見上げた空に、美しい雲がある世界でありますように。

#lonecloud #clouds #wolken #nube #nuage #nuvem #nuvola #облако #云 #雲 #구름 #nephophile #sky #bluesky

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January 1, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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uafbum.bsky.social
Post a banger that's not in English. Why settle for one non-english language when you can get a two-fer?
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September 22, 2024 at 5:05 PM
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Ngl, would love to see D'artagnan perform live. Wonder if we could get them to come to AK
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dArtagnan - Hey Brother (Live from Rockharz 2024)
YouTube video by dArtagnan
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January 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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D'artagnan is such a good euro metal band. Ruf der freheiheit!
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dArtagnan - Ruf der Freiheit (Official Video)
YouTube video by dArtagnanVEVO
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January 1, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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This was one of the best choreograhy skits I have ever seen. Sharing in the new year #CDK
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CDK - Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye
YouTube video by Sergio Reis
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January 1, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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"Cause holding on to hope is a different kind of pain"
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NOTHING MORE - IF IT DOESN'T HURT (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Better Noise Music
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January 1, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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Trash80 is highly under-rated chiptune music
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Icarus
YouTube video by Trash80 - Topic
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January 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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"I dont have the right to ask where you go at night" love me some Miike Snow
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Miike Snow - Genghis Khan (Official Video)
YouTube video by Miike Snow
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January 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Drunken rock band streaking for the new year, send me requests!
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Twitch
Twitch is the world
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January 1, 2026 at 10:29 AM
uafbum.bsky.social
Might as well join the trend.

MTV is officially ending all of its music channels. In honor of that, whats your favorite music video?

Gotta be this one, with an honorable mention in the replies
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January 1, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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Christmas Day sunset, low on the horizon
#Alaska #Alaskasky #Fairbankssky
The low glowing molten orb that is the sun clings to the horizon. Scant trees and snowdrifts are highlighted by the last of day's light. High, thin clouds in the sky provide a minor contrast to the pale sky. The smallest cabin you have ever seen is partially visible on the right side of the pic.
December 25, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Reposted by Michael Szidloski
lonecloud.bsky.social
No.215

I look up and find the clouds. Knowing they are beyond my reach, beyond my touch, I find myself softly measuring the distance. The fingertips I stretch to catch them quietly tell me that I am here.

空を見上げ　雲を見つける　届かないと　触れられないと知りながら　その距離をそっと測ってしまう　捉えようと伸ばした指先が　ここに私がいることを　静かに教えてくれるのだ
December 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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End of my work week due to holidays and have a break for a bit. This pic is from Monday, Merry Xmas, Happy Hanuka, Joyous Kwanza and Happy Holidays to cover the other ones I am unable to remember. Take care of yourselves and those around you.
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The sun at noon on December 22nd. A molten ball of fire bleeds through the clouds,obscuring the mountains. Snow covered forest in the foreground provide a contrast with the clouds above
December 25, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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Snow fall obscured the mountains today, so this is from earlier in the week.
#Alaska #Alaskasky #Fairbankssky
Orange hazy skies over snowy landscape. Minor clouds near the horizon, with a strange trail of cloud vapor zig zagging above like it was pulled by something. Sharp warm sunlight glows through layered clouds over the mountains. Vapor from buildings can be seen above the forested land. The prior pic, but shifted to the right a little. This puts the setting sun directly behind a peak, and creates a cascade of light compressed between the mountains and the clouds
December 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM