TJ Huhtala
@huhtalatj.bsky.social
One thing worth mentioning is that steroids can cause cataracts w/ high-dose or longterm use. On one hand, everyone gets them eventually, but on the other hand, not being able to see out of one eye SUCKED (I’m in my 40s). You’re right about bodies being dumb: prednisone *gave* me terrible headaches!
January 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM
One thing worth mentioning is that steroids can cause cataracts w/ high-dose or longterm use. On one hand, everyone gets them eventually, but on the other hand, not being able to see out of one eye SUCKED (I’m in my 40s). You’re right about bodies being dumb: prednisone *gave* me terrible headaches!
I love that movie and always will. Your fam might relate to the That Aged Well Podcast’s review of it. 😜 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Gremlins - Dragon Breath, Microwave Explosions & a Miniature Chainsaw
Podcast Episode · That Aged Well · 10/14/2019 · 1h 16m
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December 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I love that movie and always will. Your fam might relate to the That Aged Well Podcast’s review of it. 😜 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
I joyfully bought one for my spouse last month; please send the first issue before Dec 25th!! 🎅🏼🎄🎁
December 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I joyfully bought one for my spouse last month; please send the first issue before Dec 25th!! 🎅🏼🎄🎁
Utah voters passed a fair redistricting law to have fair maps, the state GOP threw it in the trash and gerrymandered out the one democrat, voters sued, the Utah Sup Ct told the state leg they can’t ignore the voter-passed law, the lower state court threw out the GOP map and approved a fair map…TBC.
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Utah voters passed a fair redistricting law to have fair maps, the state GOP threw it in the trash and gerrymandered out the one democrat, voters sued, the Utah Sup Ct told the state leg they can’t ignore the voter-passed law, the lower state court threw out the GOP map and approved a fair map…TBC.
I really loved the book about Garfield, Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President, by Candice Millard.
November 14, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I really loved the book about Garfield, Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President, by Candice Millard.
But to be fair, I’ve seen pics/videos of trunk-or-treat events that look amazing, where people get SO creative and kids are having a lot of fun interactions. Not everyone can walk far or climb hilly streets and stairs, so I think it’s great to make trick or treating more accessible.
November 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
But to be fair, I’ve seen pics/videos of trunk-or-treat events that look amazing, where people get SO creative and kids are having a lot of fun interactions. Not everyone can walk far or climb hilly streets and stairs, so I think it’s great to make trick or treating more accessible.
Never heard of it until I moved to Utah, where it’s a whole thing. Proudly, never took my kids to even one. We trick or treat, rain or shine—and even on Sundays—in this family! 👻
November 2, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Never heard of it until I moved to Utah, where it’s a whole thing. Proudly, never took my kids to even one. We trick or treat, rain or shine—and even on Sundays—in this family! 👻
Young Frankenstein is a family favorite! It is a Mel Brooks film, but my kids are teens now.
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ALT: a black and white photo of two men with the caption abby who
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October 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Young Frankenstein is a family favorite! It is a Mel Brooks film, but my kids are teens now.
I love showing my kids my favorite childhood movies!
October 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I love showing my kids my favorite childhood movies!
This is my favorite soup recipe hands down; we substitute the chicken with leftover turkey after every Thanksgiving and make a few other tweaks. There are great mod suggestions in the recipe’s comments, too: www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/3326...
Thai Chicken Soup
Traditional tom kha gai relies on ingredients such as galangal and makrut lime leaves to achieve bright, complex flavor. Our pared-down version gets these from store-bought red curry paste.
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September 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This is my favorite soup recipe hands down; we substitute the chicken with leftover turkey after every Thanksgiving and make a few other tweaks. There are great mod suggestions in the recipe’s comments, too: www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/3326...
Well, at least maybe *this* can give you a splash of hope?: bsky.app/profile/scho...
Citizens 1, Gerrymandering 0.
A Utah judge tossed out the state's congressional maps on Monday evening and ordered lawmakers to draw new lines in 30 days.
If they don't, the court will pick a new map for them.
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/judge-tosses...
A Utah judge tossed out the state's congressional maps on Monday evening and ordered lawmakers to draw new lines in 30 days.
If they don't, the court will pick a new map for them.
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/judge-tosses...
Utah judge throws out congressional maps, orders new maps by Sept. 24
Utah’s gerrymander gets a day in court—and loses. Prop. 4 is back, 2021 congressional maps are out, and the clock is ticking to redraw lines by Sept. 24.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Well, at least maybe *this* can give you a splash of hope?: bsky.app/profile/scho...
I agree! @joshmankiewicz.bsky.social is one of my favorite follows because 1) He’s a great human, and 2) His account has everything: Dateline/true crime, jokes, politics, entertainment, and even a medical journal repost about menopause misinfo! Who could ask for anything more?!
August 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I agree! @joshmankiewicz.bsky.social is one of my favorite follows because 1) He’s a great human, and 2) His account has everything: Dateline/true crime, jokes, politics, entertainment, and even a medical journal repost about menopause misinfo! Who could ask for anything more?!
This was both informative and interesting. Thank you! Another area I’ve been hearing a lot about recently is exercise-related prevention (i.e., for bone loss), so I’ve been looking for evidence-based info/research on things like weighted vests, adding more weight/resistance training, etc.
August 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This was both informative and interesting. Thank you! Another area I’ve been hearing a lot about recently is exercise-related prevention (i.e., for bone loss), so I’ve been looking for evidence-based info/research on things like weighted vests, adding more weight/resistance training, etc.
…Smoke if you got ‘em?!? 🤩
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Alt: The scene from the movie Spaceballs when Dark Helmet smashes into a wall, says, “Smoke if you got ‘em,” then faints.
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June 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
…Smoke if you got ‘em?!? 🤩
Unsurprisingly, very questionable. This VICE article is great/informative though. So, I’m glad their nonsense prompted me to research and read it. 🤷🏻♀️ When bad actors make you better and smarter, that seems like a good outcome.
April 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Unsurprisingly, very questionable. This VICE article is great/informative though. So, I’m glad their nonsense prompted me to research and read it. 🤷🏻♀️ When bad actors make you better and smarter, that seems like a good outcome.
“Several experts…who weren’t involved in this study told VICE it’s too weak to base meaningful conclusions on. The sample was small and narrow. The experiment…brief. And the potential confounding variables…numerous.... [T]he study acknowledges its limitations openly.” www.vice.com/en/article/t...
Does Testosterone Affect Your Politics?
The far right seized upon a study that said administering T could cause a “red shift” in Democrats. Reality isn't so simple.
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April 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
“Several experts…who weren’t involved in this study told VICE it’s too weak to base meaningful conclusions on. The sample was small and narrow. The experiment…brief. And the potential confounding variables…numerous.... [T]he study acknowledges its limitations openly.” www.vice.com/en/article/t...
I agree! I’ve never been to a protest this large at the Utah Capitol.
April 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I agree! I’ve never been to a protest this large at the Utah Capitol.
Oooh ooh have you watched any of the Pam Hupp ones yet? There are many but the last one is The *Real* Thing About Pam.
March 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Oooh ooh have you watched any of the Pam Hupp ones yet? There are many but the last one is The *Real* Thing About Pam.
Yay! My kid just found a ladybug.🐞
March 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Yay! My kid just found a ladybug.🐞
Oh yes, Scorned is one of those episodes that’s been burned into my head. It’s insane!
March 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Oh yes, Scorned is one of those episodes that’s been burned into my head. It’s insane!
If you’re inviting us to give you bananapants episode recommendations, I’m all in! One of my favorite podcasts is a Dateline review podcasts.
March 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
If you’re inviting us to give you bananapants episode recommendations, I’m all in! One of my favorite podcasts is a Dateline review podcasts.
Keith IS the lean king. I just watched him do the Vallow/Daybell interview, and it’s…something.
March 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Keith IS the lean king. I just watched him do the Vallow/Daybell interview, and it’s…something.
We also should be pushing our doctor/pediatric outpatient offices to have appointment protocols for suspected measles now…
February 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We also should be pushing our doctor/pediatric outpatient offices to have appointment protocols for suspected measles now…
I just called Senator Curtis’s DC office to express my concerns and an aide actually answered to pass along my message, which hasn’t happened in a while: 202-224-5251.
February 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I just called Senator Curtis’s DC office to express my concerns and an aide actually answered to pass along my message, which hasn’t happened in a while: 202-224-5251.