John Powell (he/him)
@chesterware.bsky.social
Just an old, white, straight, cisgender, male doing my best to love everyone and to remind them that they are precious and beloved.
Let's trade stories over coffee or beer. Can we bike there together?
Let's trade stories over coffee or beer. Can we bike there together?
I think "Gift-Giving" might be my self-love language. Is that a thing? I'm really good at it.
December 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I think "Gift-Giving" might be my self-love language. Is that a thing? I'm really good at it.
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Icy sidewalks? Use salt sparingly. A good salt spread has each grain at about three inches apart.
November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Icy sidewalks? Use salt sparingly. A good salt spread has each grain at about three inches apart.
Who would have guessed that the Republican to finally grow a conscience and a backbone would be Marjorie Taylor Greene?
October 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Who would have guessed that the Republican to finally grow a conscience and a backbone would be Marjorie Taylor Greene?
Finally getting around to giving you my full review of Rabbi Brian's Highly Unorthodox Gospel.
Great Book. Highly Recommend. Probably not for you if you are convinced that your particular flavor of religion is the only right one.
Great Book. Highly Recommend. Probably not for you if you are convinced that your particular flavor of religion is the only right one.
October 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Finally getting around to giving you my full review of Rabbi Brian's Highly Unorthodox Gospel.
Great Book. Highly Recommend. Probably not for you if you are convinced that your particular flavor of religion is the only right one.
Great Book. Highly Recommend. Probably not for you if you are convinced that your particular flavor of religion is the only right one.
Saw this saying recently
If this flag offends you
I'll help you pack
No it doesn't offend me.
Know what does offend me? When fascists and pedophiles and racists and religious bigots wrap themselves up in the flag. That's offensive.
Don't assume my offense has anything to do with the flag.
If this flag offends you
I'll help you pack
No it doesn't offend me.
Know what does offend me? When fascists and pedophiles and racists and religious bigots wrap themselves up in the flag. That's offensive.
Don't assume my offense has anything to do with the flag.
October 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Saw this saying recently
If this flag offends you
I'll help you pack
No it doesn't offend me.
Know what does offend me? When fascists and pedophiles and racists and religious bigots wrap themselves up in the flag. That's offensive.
Don't assume my offense has anything to do with the flag.
If this flag offends you
I'll help you pack
No it doesn't offend me.
Know what does offend me? When fascists and pedophiles and racists and religious bigots wrap themselves up in the flag. That's offensive.
Don't assume my offense has anything to do with the flag.
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Brainerd Lakes Area” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Brainerd Lakes Area · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
www.mobilize.us
October 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Brainerd Lakes Area” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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President Trump’s announcement that he was making the Fox News host Jeanine Pirro the interim U.S. attorney in Washington has raised questions about whether he had legitimate legal authority to do so. Here is a closer look.
Does Trump Have the Power to Install Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney?
www.nytimes.com
May 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
President Trump’s announcement that he was making the Fox News host Jeanine Pirro the interim U.S. attorney in Washington has raised questions about whether he had legitimate legal authority to do so. Here is a closer look.
I'm holding office hours at the Cardinal, 9am Saturday morning. Anything you want to talk to me about, here's your chance.
March 1, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I'm holding office hours at the Cardinal, 9am Saturday morning. Anything you want to talk to me about, here's your chance.
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If you’re at home today, not spending money, and feeling bored, you might be wondering, “What could I do?” Well, task one: you can make random reports on this website: enddei.ed.gov
Department of Education FormLock
enddei.ed.gov
February 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
If you’re at home today, not spending money, and feeling bored, you might be wondering, “What could I do?” Well, task one: you can make random reports on this website: enddei.ed.gov
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We apologize to our Ukrainian supporters. We are embarrassed by how our president and vice president have behaved. We are fighting to redeem the soul of America. 🇺🇸
February 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We apologize to our Ukrainian supporters. We are embarrassed by how our president and vice president have behaved. We are fighting to redeem the soul of America. 🇺🇸
If you're a cartoonist, steal this idea.
Imagine Zelenskyy in the ocean, drowning, crying for help. Trump is on the dock, life ring in hand saying, "I think maybe we can help you. Let's talk mineral rights."
"What? Seriously?"
"But you have to be grateful. You don't sound very grateful."
Imagine Zelenskyy in the ocean, drowning, crying for help. Trump is on the dock, life ring in hand saying, "I think maybe we can help you. Let's talk mineral rights."
"What? Seriously?"
"But you have to be grateful. You don't sound very grateful."
February 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
If you're a cartoonist, steal this idea.
Imagine Zelenskyy in the ocean, drowning, crying for help. Trump is on the dock, life ring in hand saying, "I think maybe we can help you. Let's talk mineral rights."
"What? Seriously?"
"But you have to be grateful. You don't sound very grateful."
Imagine Zelenskyy in the ocean, drowning, crying for help. Trump is on the dock, life ring in hand saying, "I think maybe we can help you. Let's talk mineral rights."
"What? Seriously?"
"But you have to be grateful. You don't sound very grateful."
RIP Gene Hackman. Gene was, and still is, my "go to" actor. I'm always up for a Gene Hackman film, and very rarely disappointed.
February 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
RIP Gene Hackman. Gene was, and still is, my "go to" actor. I'm always up for a Gene Hackman film, and very rarely disappointed.
This date is approaching soon. I wonder how much havoc will occur with this transition?
February 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This date is approaching soon. I wonder how much havoc will occur with this transition?
For illustrative purposes, every country in the world should pass a law allowing them to detain Israelis for any reason, and put them in "administrative detention" for up to six months, renewable indefinitely.
February 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
For illustrative purposes, every country in the world should pass a law allowing them to detain Israelis for any reason, and put them in "administrative detention" for up to six months, renewable indefinitely.
Sometimes when I'm ending an email, I sign off with "Love, jp". And then I wonder if it's appropriate to say "love" with this particular person who may think it's weird. But then I think, F*&$ it. I do love them. If they think it's weird, too bad. They'll have to deal.
February 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Sometimes when I'm ending an email, I sign off with "Love, jp". And then I wonder if it's appropriate to say "love" with this particular person who may think it's weird. But then I think, F*&$ it. I do love them. If they think it's weird, too bad. They'll have to deal.
I saw something at a funeral I'd never seen before. A story was shared about how the kids received a Christmas present one year of a 50 dollar bill with the assignment to keep their eyes open for someone who needs it, and to give it away at that time.
February 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I saw something at a funeral I'd never seen before. A story was shared about how the kids received a Christmas present one year of a 50 dollar bill with the assignment to keep their eyes open for someone who needs it, and to give it away at that time.
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One of my saddest but truest cartoons.
Some say I cause more division by pointing out the division.
As if burying our heads in the sand makes the problem go away.
It doesn't for those suffering! Right?
Let's be bold! See the problem, acknowledge it, voice it, then fix it!
Some say I cause more division by pointing out the division.
As if burying our heads in the sand makes the problem go away.
It doesn't for those suffering! Right?
Let's be bold! See the problem, acknowledge it, voice it, then fix it!
February 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
One of my saddest but truest cartoons.
Some say I cause more division by pointing out the division.
As if burying our heads in the sand makes the problem go away.
It doesn't for those suffering! Right?
Let's be bold! See the problem, acknowledge it, voice it, then fix it!
Some say I cause more division by pointing out the division.
As if burying our heads in the sand makes the problem go away.
It doesn't for those suffering! Right?
Let's be bold! See the problem, acknowledge it, voice it, then fix it!
Made plans today to go chase some windmills. Not 'til April though. Who wants to chase windmills before the tulips are blooming? That's madness.
February 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Made plans today to go chase some windmills. Not 'til April though. Who wants to chase windmills before the tulips are blooming? That's madness.
It's an hour long, but if you have the time, you'll enjoy it!
February 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It's an hour long, but if you have the time, you'll enjoy it!
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Love.
It's better over here.
Am I right?
It's better over here.
Am I right?
February 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Love.
It's better over here.
Am I right?
It's better over here.
Am I right?
This is what hate does to us.
Two Israelis shot in Miami by man who thought he was targeting Palestinians - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/man-arrested-miami-shooting-two-israelis-thinking-they-were-palestinian
Two Israelis shot in Miami by man who thought he was targeting Palestinians
Mordechai Brafman, who shot victims 17 times, said he 'saw two Palestinians' and tried to kill them
www.middleeasteye.net
February 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This is what hate does to us.
I just gave my wife a 5-minute play by play of the 5 turkeys walking down the middle of our street.
They split up. They turned around. They blocked traffic. It was the most excitement we've had all day.
This is my life now.
They split up. They turned around. They blocked traffic. It was the most excitement we've had all day.
This is my life now.
February 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I just gave my wife a 5-minute play by play of the 5 turkeys walking down the middle of our street.
They split up. They turned around. They blocked traffic. It was the most excitement we've had all day.
This is my life now.
They split up. They turned around. They blocked traffic. It was the most excitement we've had all day.
This is my life now.
I was gonna try giving up being so gosh darn handsome for Lent, but this sounds more doable.
Love it when people embrace one of my favorite artists - @nakedpastor.bsky.social !!!
Love it when people embrace one of my favorite artists - @nakedpastor.bsky.social !!!
at Judson Church we are giving up bad religion for Lent and replacing it with good religion. We are using the artistry of the @nakedpastor.bsky.social to help us on the journey.
There are times when your spirituality must express itself in defiance.
I think now is such a time.
You?
I have this image on stickers, mugs, prints, etc.
I think now is such a time.
You?
I have this image on stickers, mugs, prints, etc.
February 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I was gonna try giving up being so gosh darn handsome for Lent, but this sounds more doable.
Love it when people embrace one of my favorite artists - @nakedpastor.bsky.social !!!
Love it when people embrace one of my favorite artists - @nakedpastor.bsky.social !!!
May their efforts be successful!
'It is not a question of the US 'abandoning' international law. That it did well before the ICC sanctions of 6 February. It is a question of the US 'destroying' any semblance of it'
- Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, The Hague Group
'It is not a question of the US 'abandoning' international law. That it did well before the ICC sanctions of 6 February. It is a question of the US 'destroying' any semblance of it'
- Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, The Hague Group
Holding Israel accountable: What is The Hague Group? - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/holding-israel-accountable-what-hague-group
Holding Israel accountable: What is The Hague Group?
A bloc of states vow to coordinate their efforts to prevent Israeli breaches of international law. Who are they and what are they pledging to do?
www.middleeasteye.net
February 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
May their efforts be successful!
'It is not a question of the US 'abandoning' international law. That it did well before the ICC sanctions of 6 February. It is a question of the US 'destroying' any semblance of it'
- Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, The Hague Group
'It is not a question of the US 'abandoning' international law. That it did well before the ICC sanctions of 6 February. It is a question of the US 'destroying' any semblance of it'
- Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, The Hague Group
This documentary was featured on Fresh Air last night. It sounds excellent. Check it out!!
#Sly
#Sly
There is a new documentary on Sly and the Family Stone coming out on HULU this Thursday.
I just heard this song and it seemed rather timely.
I just heard this song and it seemed rather timely.
February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This documentary was featured on Fresh Air last night. It sounds excellent. Check it out!!
#Sly
#Sly