Derek is Awesome
@djhurder.bsky.social
Dad would have turned 83 today. I still miss him every day, and always will. But every time I feel that ache, I’m reminded of everything he gave me: the steady support, the endless love, the stories that still make me laugh. Those stay with me. Always.
You were the best, Dad. You were the best dad.
You were the best, Dad. You were the best dad.
June 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Dad would have turned 83 today. I still miss him every day, and always will. But every time I feel that ache, I’m reminded of everything he gave me: the steady support, the endless love, the stories that still make me laugh. Those stay with me. Always.
You were the best, Dad. You were the best dad.
You were the best, Dad. You were the best dad.
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"While Joss’ husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled 'violent homophobic slurs' before opening fire, San Antonio police have said they’ve found 'no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’ murder was related to his sexual orientation.'"
apnews.com/article/king...
"While Joss’ husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled 'violent homophobic slurs' before opening fire, San Antonio police have said they’ve found 'no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’ murder was related to his sexual orientation.'"
apnews.com/article/king...
What to know about fatal shooting of 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss as co-stars pay tribute
It remains unclear what prompted the fatal shooting of Jonathan Joss. The Native American voice actor is best known for his work on “King of the Hill.”
apnews.com
June 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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"While Joss’ husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled 'violent homophobic slurs' before opening fire, San Antonio police have said they’ve found 'no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’ murder was related to his sexual orientation.'"
apnews.com/article/king...
"While Joss’ husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled 'violent homophobic slurs' before opening fire, San Antonio police have said they’ve found 'no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’ murder was related to his sexual orientation.'"
apnews.com/article/king...
We're dead center in Blanketville at BottleRock. Normally, something like this would fill me with all kinds of anxiety. But here, the vibe is chill, the music is great, the white wine is cold, and the people are very respectful. Also, I took my Adderall at noon. So this is fuggin' fine with me!
May 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
We're dead center in Blanketville at BottleRock. Normally, something like this would fill me with all kinds of anxiety. But here, the vibe is chill, the music is great, the white wine is cold, and the people are very respectful. Also, I took my Adderall at noon. So this is fuggin' fine with me!
All set to watch Gary Mullen and The Works perform One Night of Queen. (Yes, those are little Brians on my socks.)
April 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
All set to watch Gary Mullen and The Works perform One Night of Queen. (Yes, those are little Brians on my socks.)
Here's a photo of me at my best: wearing pajama pants that don't fit because I bought them when I was fat and a T-shirt soaked in dog drool after a 90-minute drive to the nearest emergency vet with capacity to treat a dog with porcupine quills in his mouth. Thanks, Sawyer!
April 19, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Here's a photo of me at my best: wearing pajama pants that don't fit because I bought them when I was fat and a T-shirt soaked in dog drool after a 90-minute drive to the nearest emergency vet with capacity to treat a dog with porcupine quills in his mouth. Thanks, Sawyer!
(1/3) Here’s a “making mental health visible” post for you. Scroll on if that kind of thing makes you uncomfortable.
I’m in the process of establishing with a new therapist, and one of the forms they gave me was an anxiety screening.
I’m in the process of establishing with a new therapist, and one of the forms they gave me was an anxiety screening.
April 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
(1/3) Here’s a “making mental health visible” post for you. Scroll on if that kind of thing makes you uncomfortable.
I’m in the process of establishing with a new therapist, and one of the forms they gave me was an anxiety screening.
I’m in the process of establishing with a new therapist, and one of the forms they gave me was an anxiety screening.
(1/9) Adventures with Customer Support:
Some of you may know I'm finally learning piano, using Playground Sessions as my 'instructor.' Overall, I'm very satisfied. But there was one particular lesson that was... less good.
Some of you may know I'm finally learning piano, using Playground Sessions as my 'instructor.' Overall, I'm very satisfied. But there was one particular lesson that was... less good.
March 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
(1/9) Adventures with Customer Support:
Some of you may know I'm finally learning piano, using Playground Sessions as my 'instructor.' Overall, I'm very satisfied. But there was one particular lesson that was... less good.
Some of you may know I'm finally learning piano, using Playground Sessions as my 'instructor.' Overall, I'm very satisfied. But there was one particular lesson that was... less good.
I feel like maybe SCROTUS* listened to the Flobots song Handlebars and said "Fuck yeah!" without perceiving the satire.
March 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I feel like maybe SCROTUS* listened to the Flobots song Handlebars and said "Fuck yeah!" without perceiving the satire.
Today, as I enter my 48th year, I implore everyone to be patient with me, as I am elderly and do not understand the ways of a world that has moved on without me.
There is this elderly man in his 40s we sometimes chat with at the gym, and I guess last week he traveled to Korea for work, and he brought my son back some watermelon candies 🥺
March 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Today, as I enter my 48th year, I implore everyone to be patient with me, as I am elderly and do not understand the ways of a world that has moved on without me.
Our hotel seems to be made for those about two decades younger than us, so I decided to get a Sebago Brewing Co. Slick Nick Winter Ale in the lobby bar, which I haven't had in roughly two decades. Parallel structure, muhfuhs.
March 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Our hotel seems to be made for those about two decades younger than us, so I decided to get a Sebago Brewing Co. Slick Nick Winter Ale in the lobby bar, which I haven't had in roughly two decades. Parallel structure, muhfuhs.
My current hobby: asking ChatGPT if it's possible to live in the United States and not buy anything from the United States.
March 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
My current hobby: asking ChatGPT if it's possible to live in the United States and not buy anything from the United States.
(1/5) If you’re straight, if you’re cis, if you’ve ever told yourself that things aren’t that bad, that surely things won’t really get worse—then you need to stop whatever you’re doing and pay attention. Because I am scared. And you should be too.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/dhs-now-al...
www.erininthemorning.com/p/dhs-now-al...
DHS Now Allows for Surveillance based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
If you or your loved ones are part of the LGBTQ community, there are steps you should take to protect yourself.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
(1/5) If you’re straight, if you’re cis, if you’ve ever told yourself that things aren’t that bad, that surely things won’t really get worse—then you need to stop whatever you’re doing and pay attention. Because I am scared. And you should be too.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/dhs-now-al...
www.erininthemorning.com/p/dhs-now-al...
While freshening up the guest bathroom with a new paint color, I happened to glance in the mirror and said, "Damn, bro. You can't deprive Bluesky of this kind of hotness." #yourewelcome
March 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
While freshening up the guest bathroom with a new paint color, I happened to glance in the mirror and said, "Damn, bro. You can't deprive Bluesky of this kind of hotness." #yourewelcome
I mean, at least he's wearing a suit, right? Even if he DID buy the pants at Baby Gap.
March 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I mean, at least he's wearing a suit, right? Even if he DID buy the pants at Baby Gap.
(1/6) My little sister is on the cover of this month's issue of Dance magazine. Growing up, this magazine was ALL OVER our house. She was obsessed.
dancemagazine.com/robyn-hurder...
dancemagazine.com/robyn-hurder...
Robyn Hurder Is More Than Ready for the Role of a Lifetime: Ivy Lynn in the New Broadway Show <i>Smash</i>
Robyn Hurder has landed the role of her dreams in the show of her dreams: Ivy Lynn in Smash, at the Imperial Theatre as of March 11.
dancemagazine.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
(1/6) My little sister is on the cover of this month's issue of Dance magazine. Growing up, this magazine was ALL OVER our house. She was obsessed.
dancemagazine.com/robyn-hurder...
dancemagazine.com/robyn-hurder...
My contribution.
February 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
My contribution.
Reposted by Derek is Awesome
There's a bunch of folks sharing the Trump/Elon foot thing from the HUD office. Just don't, ok? Those two men are awful. We all agree on that. We shouldn't need to lean into homophobic tropes that rely on the idea that queerness itself is degrading to get the point across.
February 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
There's a bunch of folks sharing the Trump/Elon foot thing from the HUD office. Just don't, ok? Those two men are awful. We all agree on that. We shouldn't need to lean into homophobic tropes that rely on the idea that queerness itself is degrading to get the point across.
25-years-ago Derek was so passive, so kind, so willing to let things go. Then I remember that kid was a skinny fuck who couldn’t throw a punch if he tried. 2025 Derek would wreck that punk.
Wait, what were we talking about? Oh right—growth, maturity, and the barely contained rage that fuels me now.
Wait, what were we talking about? Oh right—growth, maturity, and the barely contained rage that fuels me now.
February 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
25-years-ago Derek was so passive, so kind, so willing to let things go. Then I remember that kid was a skinny fuck who couldn’t throw a punch if he tried. 2025 Derek would wreck that punk.
Wait, what were we talking about? Oh right—growth, maturity, and the barely contained rage that fuels me now.
Wait, what were we talking about? Oh right—growth, maturity, and the barely contained rage that fuels me now.
I've literally got two fists clenched watching this. I know the bystander effect is a real thing, but I think if I were in that room, I would have been thrown in jail or shot dead - hopefully not before landing a few good punches to these fucking brownshirts playing deputy.
PLEASE: Watch what happened in Coeur d'Alene Idaho today. This is fascism. Unmarked cops. 1A violations. RESIST.
February 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I've literally got two fists clenched watching this. I know the bystander effect is a real thing, but I think if I were in that room, I would have been thrown in jail or shot dead - hopefully not before landing a few good punches to these fucking brownshirts playing deputy.
Grabbing a drink under the world's largest planetarium dome before the show.
February 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Grabbing a drink under the world's largest planetarium dome before the show.
You guys. Hell's Kitchen is everything I hope for except none of the chefs screamed at each other. The food is fan-fucking-tastic. Check out the thread below for the dishes we ate, in order of service.
February 22, 2025 at 2:48 AM
You guys. Hell's Kitchen is everything I hope for except none of the chefs screamed at each other. The food is fan-fucking-tastic. Check out the thread below for the dishes we ate, in order of service.
Where's Kyle? WHERE'S GORDON??? @chrismsw01.bsky.social
February 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Where's Kyle? WHERE'S GORDON??? @chrismsw01.bsky.social
Resting up in our room at the Norwich Inn after a long drive. Next stop: Hell's Kitchen Foxwoods for dinner. Then checking off a bucket list concert tomorrow evening!
#YouHadToBeABigShot
#ImSureYouHaveSomeCosmicRationale
#SingUsASong
#IllMeetYouAnyTimeYouWant
#YouHadToBeABigShot
#ImSureYouHaveSomeCosmicRationale
#SingUsASong
#IllMeetYouAnyTimeYouWant
February 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Resting up in our room at the Norwich Inn after a long drive. Next stop: Hell's Kitchen Foxwoods for dinner. Then checking off a bucket list concert tomorrow evening!
#YouHadToBeABigShot
#ImSureYouHaveSomeCosmicRationale
#SingUsASong
#IllMeetYouAnyTimeYouWant
#YouHadToBeABigShot
#ImSureYouHaveSomeCosmicRationale
#SingUsASong
#IllMeetYouAnyTimeYouWant