Steve Fridsma
@impulse-is-pure.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Christ-Follower (affirming). Architect. Into Family, Tabletop Roleplaying Games, Board Games, Progressive Rock, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books, Hiking, and Guitar. I jog so I can eat.
Makes me think of "Helliconia", by Brian Aldiss. Humanity on a planet that has 800-yr-long seasons. Civilization and culture become very cyclical as society is stunted by living in caves for the long, dark winter then flourishes in summer. Dark ages followed by enlightenments followed by dark ages.
September 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Makes me think of "Helliconia", by Brian Aldiss. Humanity on a planet that has 800-yr-long seasons. Civilization and culture become very cyclical as society is stunted by living in caves for the long, dark winter then flourishes in summer. Dark ages followed by enlightenments followed by dark ages.
He's an adherent of Norman Vincent Peale and the Power of Positive Thinking. Self-Delusion
September 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM
He's an adherent of Norman Vincent Peale and the Power of Positive Thinking. Self-Delusion
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December 20, 2024 at 5:29 AM
Architect
Computer Scientist
Economist
Urban Planner
Social Worker
Salesperson
Musician/Performer
Talent Agent
Professional Athlete
Audio/Visual Technician
Cryptologist
Security Guard
Private Investigator
Armed Forces
Teacher/Professor
Doctor/Nurse
Politician
Lobbyist
Journalist
Artist
Computer Scientist
Economist
Urban Planner
Social Worker
Salesperson
Musician/Performer
Talent Agent
Professional Athlete
Audio/Visual Technician
Cryptologist
Security Guard
Private Investigator
Armed Forces
Teacher/Professor
Doctor/Nurse
Politician
Lobbyist
Journalist
Artist
Thank You Scientist is one of my favorite bands, defying genres. Progressive Rock, Metal, Funk, R&B, Jazz, Fusion, even Disco elements. From Montclair.
December 19, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Thank You Scientist is one of my favorite bands, defying genres. Progressive Rock, Metal, Funk, R&B, Jazz, Fusion, even Disco elements. From Montclair.
Halsey
Gloria Gaynor
George Clinton
The Jonas Brothers (Same HS as me)
Danzig
Lauryn Hill
Thank You Scientist
The Smithereens
The Shirelles
Fugees
Misfits
Uncle Floyd
Isley Brothers
Kool & the Gang
Gloria Gaynor
George Clinton
The Jonas Brothers (Same HS as me)
Danzig
Lauryn Hill
Thank You Scientist
The Smithereens
The Shirelles
Fugees
Misfits
Uncle Floyd
Isley Brothers
Kool & the Gang
December 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Halsey
Gloria Gaynor
George Clinton
The Jonas Brothers (Same HS as me)
Danzig
Lauryn Hill
Thank You Scientist
The Smithereens
The Shirelles
Fugees
Misfits
Uncle Floyd
Isley Brothers
Kool & the Gang
Gloria Gaynor
George Clinton
The Jonas Brothers (Same HS as me)
Danzig
Lauryn Hill
Thank You Scientist
The Smithereens
The Shirelles
Fugees
Misfits
Uncle Floyd
Isley Brothers
Kool & the Gang
<-- North Haledon. What I most miss about northeast New Jersey was the ability to agree to disagree and remain friends. Relationships did not depend on seeing absolutely eye to eye.
December 16, 2024 at 2:40 PM
<-- North Haledon. What I most miss about northeast New Jersey was the ability to agree to disagree and remain friends. Relationships did not depend on seeing absolutely eye to eye.
"What's the difference between a cathedral and a physics lab? Aren't they both asking, 'Hello?'" - Annie Dillard
December 14, 2024 at 5:07 AM
"What's the difference between a cathedral and a physics lab? Aren't they both asking, 'Hello?'" - Annie Dillard
Aw, crap, I forgot the John Barron account's password. Oh well, no one will notice.
December 12, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Aw, crap, I forgot the John Barron account's password. Oh well, no one will notice.
Aw, crap, I forgot the "John Barron" account's password. Oh well, no one will notice.
December 12, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Aw, crap, I forgot the "John Barron" account's password. Oh well, no one will notice.
Wolfe once said that Severian's "Book of Gold" that he carries is Vance's "The Dying Earth".
December 5, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Wolfe once said that Severian's "Book of Gold" that he carries is Vance's "The Dying Earth".
Leaders at Sherman Street CRC have created a chart breaking down polity, positions, and bylaws for each of those three denominations. They'll send it to you if you ask for it.
December 4, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Leaders at Sherman Street CRC have created a chart breaking down polity, positions, and bylaws for each of those three denominations. They'll send it to you if you ask for it.
I'm not sure if ECO permits agreeing to disagree, but the pastor of the first ECO Presbyterian Church in Kentwood, MI is from the CRC/CTS and on Twitter critiqued the end of Synod 2023 as "weaponized compassion" used to delay the gravamen vote. They also describe themselves as Orthodox.
December 4, 2024 at 11:19 PM
I'm not sure if ECO permits agreeing to disagree, but the pastor of the first ECO Presbyterian Church in Kentwood, MI is from the CRC/CTS and on Twitter critiqued the end of Synod 2023 as "weaponized compassion" used to delay the gravamen vote. They also describe themselves as Orthodox.
YES! And that means a lot, coming from you. *respect*
November 26, 2024 at 7:31 PM
YES! And that means a lot, coming from you. *respect*
1. Spatial Reasoning. Architect. Gauging sizes/distances of objects/spaces... an expert packer/arranger/navigator.
2. Proofreading. Typos, bad punctuation, and misplaced modifiers blink at me.
3. Memory for certain things, such as everyone's name from my kindergarten class. Otherwise ADHD.
2. Proofreading. Typos, bad punctuation, and misplaced modifiers blink at me.
3. Memory for certain things, such as everyone's name from my kindergarten class. Otherwise ADHD.
November 26, 2024 at 6:58 PM
1. Spatial Reasoning. Architect. Gauging sizes/distances of objects/spaces... an expert packer/arranger/navigator.
2. Proofreading. Typos, bad punctuation, and misplaced modifiers blink at me.
3. Memory for certain things, such as everyone's name from my kindergarten class. Otherwise ADHD.
2. Proofreading. Typos, bad punctuation, and misplaced modifiers blink at me.
3. Memory for certain things, such as everyone's name from my kindergarten class. Otherwise ADHD.
Eidola, Wolf & Bear, and Royal Coda in Chicago.
November 26, 2024 at 5:34 AM
Eidola, Wolf & Bear, and Royal Coda in Chicago.
Might be full already then. AND: I think I am conflating you with another Sarah with a very similar "---linger" last name whom I have rolled dice with at GaryCon. D'Oh!
November 25, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Might be full already then. AND: I think I am conflating you with another Sarah with a very similar "---linger" last name whom I have rolled dice with at GaryCon. D'Oh!
There's still over 100 badges for sale right now.
November 25, 2024 at 4:45 AM
There's still over 100 badges for sale right now.
Eames in a landslide
November 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Eames in a landslide
I wish ours was. Thus, me and my house probably are.
November 20, 2024 at 7:17 PM
I wish ours was. Thus, me and my house probably are.