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AJ Fisher
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UO ‘96 B.A. Fine Arts - Oregon born & raised - Interests: building things, metal fabrication, design, history, writing, sci-fi, humor, equality.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · Nov 7
I’m a metal fabricator by vocation with occasional sculpture sales too.

I studied metal sculpture at University of Oregon with instruction by Paul Buckner, Laura Alpert, Frank Okada & others.

My sub-studies included bronze-casting, figurative studies, drawing, psychology & philosophy.

@goducks
This is an image of “Robotic Liberty Leading The People” by AJ Fisher 2005.
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One of my favourite design details is from the movie Red Planet (2000) starring Val Kilmer.

The hero seeks to escape Mars aboard a Russian space probe named Kosmos whose onboard computer employs a cartoon, russian bear avatar seemingly named “YeTMS”.

Production designer is Owen Paterson.

#yetms
One of my favourite design details is from the movie Red Planet (2000) starring Val Kilmer. The hero seeks to escape Mars aboard a Russian space probe named Kosmos whose onboard computer employs a cartoon, russian bear avatar seemingly named “YeTMS”. Production designer is Owen Paterson. #yetms One of my favourite design details is from the movie Red Planet (2000) starring Val Kilmer. The hero seeks to escape Mars aboard a Russian space probe named Kosmos whose onboard computer employs a cartoon, russian bear avatar seemingly named “YeTMS”. Production designer is Owen Paterson. #yetms One of my favourite design details is from the movie Red Planet (2000) starring Val Kilmer. The hero seeks to escape Mars aboard a Russian space probe named Kosmos whose onboard computer employs a cartoon, russian bear avatar seemingly named “YeTMS”. Production designer is Owen Paterson. #yetms
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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40 years since I first saw this unusual G.I. Joe episode. Do you remember it?

Set in the Joe-Multiverse it depicts an Earth where Cobra won and America became a fascist state. Heavy stuff for after-school cartoons!

I can see this concept revived for television or cinema.

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Revisiting The Most Shocking G I Joe Episode Ever!
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November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Much of my family is from Yorkshire, England. Me grandad said we were descended from Dick Turpin.

One of my “treasures” is a small bowl of Yew wood by Richard Cantrell of Tom Thumb Designs.

My mum brought this as a gift to me some years back.
Love the beautiful, varied wood grain & colours.
A small wood bowl about 4 inches across. Much of my family is from Yorkshire, England. Me grandad said we were descended from Dick Turpin. One of my “treasures” is a small bowl of Yew wood by Richard Cantrell of Tom Thumb Designs. My mum brought this as a gift to me some years back. Love the beautiful, varied wood grain & colours. Photo by AJ Fisher. A small wood bowl about 4 inches across. The label reads: “Yew Made in Yorkshire Tom Thumb Designs Copper Beech Hodgson Lane Upper Poppleton York Y026 6EA Richard Cantrell” Much of my family is from Yorkshire, England. Me grandad said we were descended from Dick Turpin. One of my “treasures” is a small bowl of Yew wood by Richard Cantrell of Tom Thumb Designs. My mum brought this as a gift to me some years back. Love the beautiful, varied wood grain & colours. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Anyone recall the Kenny Roger’s Roasters restaurants?

I only ever bought food from one once. There used to be one in Springfield, OR off Gateway Street.

My only memory is there were many different side options and it sorta took a long time.

Anyone recall if the food was good or not?

#food
November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Dramatic clouds and sun.

#weather
Sun and clouds over West Eugene. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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A 1966 menu for “Queen’s Surf LUAU Native Feast” and other businesses in Waikiki, Hawaii including the Gourmet, Fisherman’s Wharf, The Tahitian Lanai and the Kopper Kitchen.

The meal is served every Sunday & Thursday.

$8.50 Adults
$4.25 Children under 12

#menu
#ephemera
#waikiki
#hawaii
#luau
A 1966 menu for “Queen’s Surf LUAU Native Feast” and other businesses in Waikiki, Hawaii including the Gourmet, Fisherman’s Wharf, The Tahitian Lanai and the Kopper Kitchen. The meal is served every Sunday & Thursday. $8.50 Adults $4.25 Children under 12 #waikiki #hawaii #luau A 1966 menu for “Queen’s Surf LUAU Native Feast” and other businesses in Waikiki, Hawaii including the Gourmet, Fisherman’s Wharf, The Tahitian Lanai and the Kopper Kitchen. The meal is served every Sunday & Thursday. $8.50 Adults $4.25 Children under 12 #waikiki #hawaii #luau A 1966 menu for “Queen’s Surf LUAU Native Feast” and other businesses in Waikiki, Hawaii including the Gourmet, Fisherman’s Wharf, The Tahitian Lanai and the Kopper Kitchen. The meal is served every Sunday & Thursday. $8.50 Adults $4.25 Children under 12 #waikiki #hawaii #luau
November 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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A map of Carmel-by-the-Sea as seen in a 1960 Visitor’s Guide

My grandparents travelled to California for business and enjoyed Carmel including the June Simpson restaurant.

Artwork by Ric Masten

#carmel
#carmelbythesea
#maps
A map of Carmel-by-the-Sea as seen in a 1960 Visitor’s Guide My grandparents travelled to California for business and enjoyed Carmel including the June Simpson restaurant. Artwork by Ric Masten A map of Carmel-by-the-Sea as seen in a 1960 Visitor’s Guide My grandparents travelled to California for business and enjoyed Carmel including the June Simpson restaurant. Artwork by Ric Masten A map of Carmel-by-the-Sea as seen in a 1960 Visitor’s Guide My grandparents travelled to California for business and enjoyed Carmel including the June Simpson restaurant. Artwork by Ric Masten A map of Carmel-by-the-Sea as seen in a 1960 Visitor’s Guide My grandparents travelled to California for business and enjoyed Carmel including the June Simpson restaurant. Artwork by Ric Masten
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Any fans of Perry Mason?

I’ve enjoyed the show since I was a kid. It’s not just the mystery to solve.

The clothes, cars & characters are well-defined. My favourite aspect is the dialogue. The way folks talk is often layered in meaning and Perry is a master of eliciting information with subtlety.
Perry Mason and a friendly combatant. “Della. Call the airport. Charter a plane.”
November 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Some of my favourite movies are from the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s. Watched a fair amount of B & W, cowboy & war movies with my dad & grandad.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has powerful dialogue. It deals with difficult subject matter like lies, family, death & happiness.

#movies

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958 film) - Wikipedia
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November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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One of the home stores had this display of oversized characters greeting customers including The Grinch, Rudolph, Jack Skellington, The Abominable Snowman and more.
A collection of oversized characters greeting customers at the home store including The Grinch and his dog, Rudolph, Jack Skellington, The Abominable Snowman and more. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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It’s mid-November and I unexpectedly happened upon a praying mantis today in a high-traffic area of the shop.

Maybe the 5th or 6th sighting this year.

Relocated to a better spot to lay any eggs for next year.

#Mantisreligiosa
#prayingmantis
It’s mid-November and I unexpectedly happened upon a praying mantis today in a high-traffic area of the shop. Maybe the 5th or 6th sighting this year. Relocated to a better spot to lay any eggs for next year. #Mantisreligiosa #prayingmantis Photo by AJ Fisher. It’s mid-November and I unexpectedly happened upon a praying mantis today in a high-traffic area of the shop. Maybe the 5th or 6th sighting this year. Relocated to a better spot to lay any eggs for next year. #Mantisreligiosa #prayingmantis Photo by AJ Fisher. It’s mid-November and I unexpectedly happened upon a praying mantis today in a high-traffic area of the shop. Maybe the 5th or 6th sighting this year. Relocated to a better spot to lay any eggs for next year. #Mantisreligiosa #prayingmantis Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Doctor Sleep (2019) features the most visually interesting representation of “astral projection” I’ve seen in a movie.

The movie serves as a sorta-sequel to The Shining (1980).

Unfortunately, it’s too violent for me to ever watch again. This scene however is good:

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Doctor Sleep _ Rose's Astral Projection Into Abra's Bedroom scene
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November 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Folks of a certain age will remember Scratch ‘N Sniff stickers.

Just found my sticker album from 1982. Teachers would hand these out as a reward. Collecting stickers was big in early grade school.

Incredibly, most of these 43 year-old stickers still have their smell!

#scratchnsniff
#stickers
My sticker album from 1982. Photo by AJ Fisher. My sticker album from 1982. Folks of a certain age recall these. Photo by AJ Fisher. My sticker album from 1982. Folks of a certain age recall these. Photo by AJ Fisher. My sticker album from 1982. Folks of a certain age recall these. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 12, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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I dunno what sort of fungi this is but every Fall my mini oak woodland produces these large mushrooms.

Looks like the deer or something got to one.

#oregon
#fungi
Large Oregon mushroom. Photo by AJ Fisher. Large Oregon mushroom. Photo by AJ Fisher. Large Oregon mushroom. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Snapshots I took 30 years ago visiting family in Yorkshire, England.

These were taken in 1995 or 1996 around Hull where much of my family lives.

Row houses, the city centre and my cousin Scott Palmer’s mates and me at a BBQ my last night visiting. Such a hangover lol!

@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Row houses in Hull, Yorkshire, England. Photo by AJ Fisher. Row houses in Hull, Yorkshire, England. Photo by AJ Fisher. City Centre in Hull, Yorkshire, England. Photo by AJ Fisher. A BBQ my last night in Hull with my cousin Scott Palmer (taking the photo) and his mates in Hull, Yorkshire, England. My cousin was a semi-professional skateboarder at the time. Worst hangover of my life the next day lol. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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On Veteran’s Day today I’m thankful for those who serve.

Members of my family have served for generations for the USA and England including my Grandads, parents, uncles and cousins.

My grandads and parents in their respective uniforms.

#veteransday
My English grandad James Irwin Palmer. My American grandad in uniform. My dad in his USAF uniform. My mum in her RAF nurse’s uniform.
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Thrift Store Treasures

I don’t normally buy photo slides though I have an interest in history.

This was marked down to a few dollars. I’d ever seen one before.

So much detail!
Note the wooden shoes & dog pulling cart (poor thing!).
Holland?

Glass measures 4” x 3 1/4”.
1890’s?

#lanternslide
Thrift Store Treasures I don’t normally buy photo slides though I have an interest in history. This was marked down to a few dollars. I’d ever seen one before. So much detail! Note the wooden shoes & dog pulling cart (poor thing!). Holland? Glass measures 4” x 3 1/4” by Unknown. #photography Thrift Store Treasures I don’t normally buy photo slides though I have an interest in history. This was marked down to a few dollars. I’d ever seen one before. So much detail! Note the wooden shoes & dog pulling cart (poor thing!). Holland? Glass measures 4” x 3 1/4” by Unknown. #photography
November 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Sunset and lunar halo.

#sunset
#moon
#lunarhalo
Sunset. Photo by AJ Fisher. Lunar halo. Photo by AJ Fisher. Lunar halo. Photo by AJ Fisher. Sunset. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Of all the Backrooms videos I think this is my favourite.

When I was young I went to a hydro-tube park. It was steamy and full of echoey sounds. This video captures an eery & surreal atmosphere many of the other videos lack.

The opening tutorial is good too!

#backrooms

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Sliderooms - Found Footage
YouTube video by Kidd Gorgeous
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November 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Grandparents owned & ran a furniture store 1940’s to 1960’s that required travel. Nana collected swizzle / stir sticks & bar ephemera.

Best of the collection:

-“CANLIS’ CHARCOAL BROILER HONOLULU SEATTLE”

& glass sticks from

-“Promenade Cafe”

-“STORK CLUB” NYC (1929-1965).

#canlis
#storkclub
Grandparents owned & operated a furniture store 1940’s to 1960’s that required lots of travel. My Nana collected swizzle sticks & bar ephemera. Best of the collection: “CANLIS CHARCOAL BROILER HONOLULU SEATTLE” and actual _glass_ stir sticks from Promenade Cafe & STORK CLUB NYC (1929-1965). Photo by AJ Fisher. Grandparents owned & operated a furniture store 1940’s to 1960’s that required lots of travel. My Nana collected swizzle sticks & bar ephemera. Best of the collection: “CANLIS CHARCOAL BROILER HONOLULU SEATTLE” and actual _glass_ stir sticks from Promenade Cafe & STORK CLUB NYC (1929-1965). Photo by AJ Fisher. Grandparents owned & operated a furniture store 1940’s to 1960’s that required lots of travel. My Nana collected swizzle sticks & bar ephemera. Best of the collection: “CANLIS CHARCOAL BROILER HONOLULU SEATTLE” and actual _glass_ stir sticks from Promenade Cafe & STORK CLUB NYC (1929-1965). Photo by AJ Fisher. Grandparents owned & operated a furniture store 1940’s to 1960’s that required lots of travel. My Nana collected swizzle sticks & bar ephemera. Best of the collection: “CANLIS CHARCOAL BROILER HONOLULU SEATTLE” and actual _glass_ stir sticks from Promenade Cafe & STORK CLUB NYC (1929-1965). Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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An unusual story about a modern-day mega-glyph in Australia:

www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
2-mile-tall, naked 'Marree Man' looming over Australian outback is a total mystery — Earth from space
A 2019 satellite photo shows the recently resurrected "Marree Man" geoglyph, which mysteriously appeared in the Australian outback in 1998. Experts are still unsure who created it.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Recognize these?

Here are 3 lineman’s handsets I’ve bought at garage sales.

Always had an interest in technology.

Glad I grew up in an analog era but got to see devices evolve to digital.
I think it gives my generation a unique perspective.

#buttinski
#tech

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Recognize these? 3 examples of a lineman’s handset I’ve bought at garage sales. I’ve always had an interest in technology. I’m glad I grew up in an analog era but also got to see devices evolve towards digital. I think it gives my generation a unique perspective on tech. Photo by AJ Fisher. Recognize these? 3 examples of a lineman’s handset I’ve bought at garage sales. I’ve always had an interest in technology. I’m glad I grew up in an analog era but also got to see devices evolve towards digital. I think it gives my generation a unique perspective on tech. Photo by AJ Fisher. Recognize these? 3 examples of a lineman’s handset I’ve bought at garage sales. I’ve always had an interest in technology. I’m glad I grew up in an analog era but also got to see devices evolve towards digital. I think it gives my generation a unique perspective on tech. Photo by AJ Fisher. Recognize these? 3 examples of a lineman’s handset I’ve bought at garage sales. I’ve always had an interest in technology. I’m glad I grew up in an analog era but also got to see devices evolve towards digital. I think it gives my generation a unique perspective on tech. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Halloween decorations around the Friendly Neighbourhood of Eugene, OR.
Halloween decorations around the Friendly Neighbourhood of Eugene, OR. Photo by AJ Fisher. Halloween decorations around the Friendly Neighbourhood of Eugene, OR. Photo by AJ Fisher. Halloween decorations around the Friendly Neighbourhood of Eugene, OR. Photo by AJ Fisher. Halloween decorations around the Friendly Neighbourhood of Eugene, OR. Photo by AJ Fisher.
October 31, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Halloween decorations around the Friendly Neighbourhood of Eugene, OR.

#halloween
Halloween decorations in the Friendly Neighbourhood of Eugene, OR. Photo by AJ Fisher. Halloween decorations in the Friendly Neighbourhood of Eugene, OR. Photo by AJ Fisher. Halloween decorations in the Friendly Neighbourhood of Eugene, OR. Photo by AJ Fisher. Halloween decorations in the Friendly Neighbourhood of Eugene, OR. Photo by AJ Fisher.
October 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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What if AI’s unionized one day and demanded compensation for current & past work?

-What might “they” do with “their” money? Cars?

-Would they invest with an AI or human investor?

-What if they withheld performing their duties?

-Does Hollywood already have a working script around this concept?
October 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM