James in MN
@jamesahk.bsky.social
(He/Him) Middle-aged, recent Dad. Loving @radishwak. Student of history. Science-fiction fan. Learning to be in the present.
Twin Cities: Nothing can get through our light pollution!
Aurora Borealis: Hold my beer
Aurora Borealis: Hold my beer
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Twin Cities: Nothing can get through our light pollution!
Aurora Borealis: Hold my beer
Aurora Borealis: Hold my beer
A heartfelt thank you to:
My father Doug, US Navy
My uncle Mike, US Army
My cousin Sandy, US Navy
My cousin Rob, US Army
My cousin Johnny, US Army
My grandfather Gene, US Navy
My grandfather Jim, US Navy
My great uncle Tom, US Navy
My great uncle Don, US Navy
And everyone else who served
My father Doug, US Navy
My uncle Mike, US Army
My cousin Sandy, US Navy
My cousin Rob, US Army
My cousin Johnny, US Army
My grandfather Gene, US Navy
My grandfather Jim, US Navy
My great uncle Tom, US Navy
My great uncle Don, US Navy
And everyone else who served
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A heartfelt thank you to:
My father Doug, US Navy
My uncle Mike, US Army
My cousin Sandy, US Navy
My cousin Rob, US Army
My cousin Johnny, US Army
My grandfather Gene, US Navy
My grandfather Jim, US Navy
My great uncle Tom, US Navy
My great uncle Don, US Navy
And everyone else who served
My father Doug, US Navy
My uncle Mike, US Army
My cousin Sandy, US Navy
My cousin Rob, US Army
My cousin Johnny, US Army
My grandfather Gene, US Navy
My grandfather Jim, US Navy
My great uncle Tom, US Navy
My great uncle Don, US Navy
And everyone else who served
Just in case you needed a timeline cleanser, I present a rainbow diamond in the sky
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Just in case you needed a timeline cleanser, I present a rainbow diamond in the sky
Halloween is tomorrow so you know what that means--time to crack open a can of Murder Party!
Now...anybody have a working dvd player? Anyone?
Now...anybody have a working dvd player? Anyone?
October 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Halloween is tomorrow so you know what that means--time to crack open a can of Murder Party!
Now...anybody have a working dvd player? Anyone?
Now...anybody have a working dvd player? Anyone?
Who knew my Lego White House would be a memorial
October 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Who knew my Lego White House would be a memorial
HEY HEY HEY AT LEAST ITS NOT TYLENOL
Seriously tho, Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits the US Military using "Riot Control Agents" like tear gas in combat, but law enforcement is explicitly exempted.
Seriously tho, Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits the US Military using "Riot Control Agents" like tear gas in combat, but law enforcement is explicitly exempted.
Frankly the term "tear gas" is a euphemism that SEVERELY understates the damage these chemical weapons cause. And if you read the catalogues advertising chemical weapons to cops, they brag about how much pain, suffering, and panic they produce.
BAN ALL CHEMICAL WEAPONS.
BAN ALL CHEMICAL WEAPONS.
October 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
HEY HEY HEY AT LEAST ITS NOT TYLENOL
Seriously tho, Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits the US Military using "Riot Control Agents" like tear gas in combat, but law enforcement is explicitly exempted.
Seriously tho, Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits the US Military using "Riot Control Agents" like tear gas in combat, but law enforcement is explicitly exempted.
My thoughts on warrior ethos were said best in fiction:
"My men are not warriors, they're soldiers, Messer Bellamy—and they're about to demonstrate the difference."
--Raj Whitehall, "The Hammer", by SM Stirling and David Drake
Yes, this book is pulp & problematic, but I stand by this quote
"My men are not warriors, they're soldiers, Messer Bellamy—and they're about to demonstrate the difference."
--Raj Whitehall, "The Hammer", by SM Stirling and David Drake
Yes, this book is pulp & problematic, but I stand by this quote
And after 40 minutes of cringe-Thunderous applause from the generals!
Just kidding. Total silence. 👀 🦗 🦗
Just kidding. Total silence. 👀 🦗 🦗
September 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
My thoughts on warrior ethos were said best in fiction:
"My men are not warriors, they're soldiers, Messer Bellamy—and they're about to demonstrate the difference."
--Raj Whitehall, "The Hammer", by SM Stirling and David Drake
Yes, this book is pulp & problematic, but I stand by this quote
"My men are not warriors, they're soldiers, Messer Bellamy—and they're about to demonstrate the difference."
--Raj Whitehall, "The Hammer", by SM Stirling and David Drake
Yes, this book is pulp & problematic, but I stand by this quote
Age yourself with a film you saw in a cinema as a kid
September 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Age yourself with a film you saw in a cinema as a kid
As a brand new EV driver, realizing taking the car off ECO as I get on the highway is like putting the car into hyper-ACTIVE
a blue and white explosion with a white background .
ALT: a blue and white explosion with a white background .
media.tenor.com
September 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
As a brand new EV driver, realizing taking the car off ECO as I get on the highway is like putting the car into hyper-ACTIVE
Anyone else think of Blade Runner when the Twin Cities Tornado Warning System is tested?
a picture of a woman with a flower in her hair is displayed on a wall
ALT: a picture of a woman with a flower in her hair is displayed on a wall
media.tenor.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Anyone else think of Blade Runner when the Twin Cities Tornado Warning System is tested?
@theskepticsguide.bsky.social Re: large cargo plane. Sad you missed this resource in your lit review for this segment. Apparently, this did happen.
www.chrisvandusen.com/books/big-tr...
www.chrisvandusen.com/books/big-tr...
BIG TRUCK Little Island | Chris Van Dusen
BIG TRUCK Little Island, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen and written by Chris Van Dusen
www.chrisvandusen.com
August 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
@theskepticsguide.bsky.social Re: large cargo plane. Sad you missed this resource in your lit review for this segment. Apparently, this did happen.
www.chrisvandusen.com/books/big-tr...
www.chrisvandusen.com/books/big-tr...
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For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences
April 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences
Be vewy, vewy quiet. I'm hunting rabbits
July 2, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Be vewy, vewy quiet. I'm hunting rabbits
Hmm, someone decided that some of their vineyard acreage could be sacrificed for some baseball.
Drink wine. Try to hit a curve ball.
Drink wine. Try to hit a curve ball.
July 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Hmm, someone decided that some of their vineyard acreage could be sacrificed for some baseball.
Drink wine. Try to hit a curve ball.
Drink wine. Try to hit a curve ball.
Reposted by James in MN
God Mel Brooks
"You say yes, and you never do it."
"You say yes, and you never do it."
June 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
God Mel Brooks
"You say yes, and you never do it."
"You say yes, and you never do it."
Reposted by James in MN
Hahhahaha omg
June 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Hahhahaha omg
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Since Lazarus' season is winding down... I kinda want to see a version of Samurai Champloo that's more 70s/80s butt-rock focused.
So basically this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoOQ...
So basically this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoOQ...
Thunderstruck | NiNi Music + ZuiKo (Asian Folk Cover)
YouTube video by Nini Music
www.youtube.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Since Lazarus' season is winding down... I kinda want to see a version of Samurai Champloo that's more 70s/80s butt-rock focused.
So basically this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoOQ...
So basically this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoOQ...
You broke it, you bought it. I just wish so many people didn't have to walk on the shards like John McLane to get out.
"President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off."
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/u...
"President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off."
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/u...
Trump Picks a Side on Entering the War in Iran, for Now
www.nytimes.com
June 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
You broke it, you bought it. I just wish so many people didn't have to walk on the shards like John McLane to get out.
"President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off."
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/u...
"President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off."
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/u...
This is all so stupid.
In aggregate, more nukes = greater risk of large cities, nations, even the world being smashed to bits and lots and lots of people dying within minutes.
BUT It's pretty clear that for nations, having nukes is way more valuable than using them.
Even NK realized that.
In aggregate, more nukes = greater risk of large cities, nations, even the world being smashed to bits and lots and lots of people dying within minutes.
BUT It's pretty clear that for nations, having nukes is way more valuable than using them.
Even NK realized that.
June 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This is all so stupid.
In aggregate, more nukes = greater risk of large cities, nations, even the world being smashed to bits and lots and lots of people dying within minutes.
BUT It's pretty clear that for nations, having nukes is way more valuable than using them.
Even NK realized that.
In aggregate, more nukes = greater risk of large cities, nations, even the world being smashed to bits and lots and lots of people dying within minutes.
BUT It's pretty clear that for nations, having nukes is way more valuable than using them.
Even NK realized that.
Celebrated 50 1/2 years old with
1) a shingles vaccination (Hurry! Hurry! Get them while they last!)
2) and a prostate screening blood-test
Weeeee!
1) a shingles vaccination (Hurry! Hurry! Get them while they last!)
2) and a prostate screening blood-test
Weeeee!
June 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Celebrated 50 1/2 years old with
1) a shingles vaccination (Hurry! Hurry! Get them while they last!)
2) and a prostate screening blood-test
Weeeee!
1) a shingles vaccination (Hurry! Hurry! Get them while they last!)
2) and a prostate screening blood-test
Weeeee!
Reposted by James in MN
This is the fifth time today I heard someone say this and yes, yes they should.
I don't know if anyone has suggested naming the new State Office Project after Melissa Hortman, but I think it might be a damned fine way to honor her memory.
June 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
This is the fifth time today I heard someone say this and yes, yes they should.
Reposted by James in MN
Over 25,000 people showed up at the MN State Capitol yesterday. Plus the thousands who rallied, marched, and protested elsewhere in the state. Despite being told to stay home. Despite being afraid and grieving.
Rather, *because* we were afraid and grieving, we came together and showed the fuck up.
Rather, *because* we were afraid and grieving, we came together and showed the fuck up.
June 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Over 25,000 people showed up at the MN State Capitol yesterday. Plus the thousands who rallied, marched, and protested elsewhere in the state. Despite being told to stay home. Despite being afraid and grieving.
Rather, *because* we were afraid and grieving, we came together and showed the fuck up.
Rather, *because* we were afraid and grieving, we came together and showed the fuck up.
Is there anyway I can get this installed in my finished basement next to my sauna?
I think we are all going to need our own personal Orfield Lab quiet room.
mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...
I think we are all going to need our own personal Orfield Lab quiet room.
mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...
Inside Orfield Labs: The Quietest Place on Earth
Is the quietest room in Minnesota actually a conduit to psychic healing?
mspmag.com
June 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Is there anyway I can get this installed in my finished basement next to my sauna?
I think we are all going to need our own personal Orfield Lab quiet room.
mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...
I think we are all going to need our own personal Orfield Lab quiet room.
mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...