Ian Janssen
@ianfjanssen.bsky.social
- Delaware, but Iowa born
- Dad to the best son
- Archivist
- Fishing/art/literature/poetry/music/hiking
- Aspirational motorcyclist
- Incompetent agnostic/socialist/sober
- Has a cat named Toolbox
"God has no other hands than ours."
- Dorothee Soelle
- Dad to the best son
- Archivist
- Fishing/art/literature/poetry/music/hiking
- Aspirational motorcyclist
- Incompetent agnostic/socialist/sober
- Has a cat named Toolbox
"God has no other hands than ours."
- Dorothee Soelle
Those printed Christmas/holiday cards aren’t cheap! Never bought those before, remind me to order these puppies in July next time.
November 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Those printed Christmas/holiday cards aren’t cheap! Never bought those before, remind me to order these puppies in July next time.
Musical selections for the morning (yes I’m pregaming Christmas).
November 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Musical selections for the morning (yes I’m pregaming Christmas).
Hi Dover.
Bye Dover.
Bye Dover.
November 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Hi Dover.
Bye Dover.
Bye Dover.
A little something I play for HRH Toolbox when she arises in the morning and I prepare her Highness' repast:
open.spotify.com/track/14YERp...
open.spotify.com/track/14YERp...
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: I. Ouverture
open.spotify.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
A little something I play for HRH Toolbox when she arises in the morning and I prepare her Highness' repast:
open.spotify.com/track/14YERp...
open.spotify.com/track/14YERp...
No need to dwell on the upsides of the bachelor life, but this whole fall-asleep-after-dinner-wake-up-on-the-couch-at-3-in-the-morning business needs to end.
The poor cat is very confused, if nothing else.
The poor cat is very confused, if nothing else.
November 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
No need to dwell on the upsides of the bachelor life, but this whole fall-asleep-after-dinner-wake-up-on-the-couch-at-3-in-the-morning business needs to end.
The poor cat is very confused, if nothing else.
The poor cat is very confused, if nothing else.
Well, she finally made it to the top …
November 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Well, she finally made it to the top …
I would put this in the archives.
Archiveshatk
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Are you located in the DC-Baltimore-Philadelphia-New York corridor?
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I would put this in the archives.
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Archiveshatk
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In my 24 years at the archives, we've had such truly wonderful, diverse students work here. A few (very few) duds, but on the whole capable, diligent, intelligent, and willing to learn. Just truly good colleagues.
I wish I'd kept a roster of them so we could put their names in lights somehow.
I wish I'd kept a roster of them so we could put their names in lights somehow.
November 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In my 24 years at the archives, we've had such truly wonderful, diverse students work here. A few (very few) duds, but on the whole capable, diligent, intelligent, and willing to learn. Just truly good colleagues.
I wish I'd kept a roster of them so we could put their names in lights somehow.
I wish I'd kept a roster of them so we could put their names in lights somehow.
Men should not be permitted to play sports at any level that women are prohibited from or unable to play, either because of tradition or policy.
Mandatory Spanish language education, K-12.
You get to the border, you're in.
We need an entirely new Constitution.
Socialism and justice for all.
Mandatory Spanish language education, K-12.
You get to the border, you're in.
We need an entirely new Constitution.
Socialism and justice for all.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Men should not be permitted to play sports at any level that women are prohibited from or unable to play, either because of tradition or policy.
Mandatory Spanish language education, K-12.
You get to the border, you're in.
We need an entirely new Constitution.
Socialism and justice for all.
Mandatory Spanish language education, K-12.
You get to the border, you're in.
We need an entirely new Constitution.
Socialism and justice for all.
Beauty for the morning ... if I hadn't wrecked my car this year ... look, they're even Christmas colors ... ah maybe next year ...
November 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Beauty for the morning ... if I hadn't wrecked my car this year ... look, they're even Christmas colors ... ah maybe next year ...
First Christmas season in the apartment (this is a good thing).
This is far earlier than I normally would decorate, but I want the tree up for a while to ensure a certain Toolbox will not engage in any gymnastic shenanigans (she already tried). No ornaments until after Thanksgiving!
This is far earlier than I normally would decorate, but I want the tree up for a while to ensure a certain Toolbox will not engage in any gymnastic shenanigans (she already tried). No ornaments until after Thanksgiving!
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM
First Christmas season in the apartment (this is a good thing).
This is far earlier than I normally would decorate, but I want the tree up for a while to ensure a certain Toolbox will not engage in any gymnastic shenanigans (she already tried). No ornaments until after Thanksgiving!
This is far earlier than I normally would decorate, but I want the tree up for a while to ensure a certain Toolbox will not engage in any gymnastic shenanigans (she already tried). No ornaments until after Thanksgiving!
Whither Major Tom?
Still want to know about those shirts …
Still want to know about those shirts …
56 years ago today, David Bowie released his second album 'David Bowie' (AKA ‘Space Oddity’) in 1969.
November 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Whither Major Tom?
Still want to know about those shirts …
Still want to know about those shirts …
NYRB 40% sales get me in trouble ...
November 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
NYRB 40% sales get me in trouble ...
Naturally, one stops for a black and white shake after a successful dental appointment, it’s just what is done.
November 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Naturally, one stops for a black and white shake after a successful dental appointment, it’s just what is done.
Future historical research methodology:
"You voted three times for a fascist pedophile rapist conman who decimated the government and enriched his cronies at your expense. How do you feel?"
"You voted three times for a fascist pedophile rapist conman who decimated the government and enriched his cronies at your expense. How do you feel?"
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Future historical research methodology:
"You voted three times for a fascist pedophile rapist conman who decimated the government and enriched his cronies at your expense. How do you feel?"
"You voted three times for a fascist pedophile rapist conman who decimated the government and enriched his cronies at your expense. How do you feel?"
Reposted by Ian Janssen
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Reposted by Ian Janssen
Rough day to be any sort of survivor of sexual violence. Solidarity to all of you, please be kind to yourselves
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Rough day to be any sort of survivor of sexual violence. Solidarity to all of you, please be kind to yourselves
Thinking of updating my LinkedIn profile for the first time in years (at least since before the pandemic).
Since my actual career is relatively unimpressive, my talents modest on a good day, think I'll go with wildly inflated achievements and testimonials.
Feel free to contribute!
Since my actual career is relatively unimpressive, my talents modest on a good day, think I'll go with wildly inflated achievements and testimonials.
Feel free to contribute!
November 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Thinking of updating my LinkedIn profile for the first time in years (at least since before the pandemic).
Since my actual career is relatively unimpressive, my talents modest on a good day, think I'll go with wildly inflated achievements and testimonials.
Feel free to contribute!
Since my actual career is relatively unimpressive, my talents modest on a good day, think I'll go with wildly inflated achievements and testimonials.
Feel free to contribute!
Perhaps my ideal workplace:
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Perhaps my ideal workplace:
Why would you do this? Does everything need a goddamn sticker like we’re in elementary school?
No no no begs every archivist. You are never going to be able to find anything. Please don’t start using emojis in file names. Who asked for this? What fresh hell is next?
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Why would you do this? Does everything need a goddamn sticker like we’re in elementary school?