JonBAlbertson
@jonbalbertson.bsky.social
He/They, retired lit teacher, poet, author, musician, handyman, tinker, fly-fisherman, swing dancer, home-brewer, orchardist, mason bee keeper, …Renaissance Man
Friday’s at Marco’s Cafe, in Multnomah Village
June 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Friday’s at Marco’s Cafe, in Multnomah Village
Take a look at my substack. Follow for weekly posts, free. Poetry, essays, stories. Here is this week’s post:
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Three Poems for Dystopia
These originated over a decade ago, and have only changed minimally to reflect some current technology. And why have things become worse?
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June 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Take a look at my substack. Follow for weekly posts, free. Poetry, essays, stories. Here is this week’s post:
albertsonj.substack.com/p/three-poem...
albertsonj.substack.com/p/three-poem...
#mybeehouse
Hex shape prevent “penthouse” from dropping. Each hex wall is 4x6”. I use bamboo that grows in my yard for bee reeds, and cover the front loosely with wire mesh bees can fly through, in order to keep birds, squirrels, & raccoons out. Great success last year!
Hex shape prevent “penthouse” from dropping. Each hex wall is 4x6”. I use bamboo that grows in my yard for bee reeds, and cover the front loosely with wire mesh bees can fly through, in order to keep birds, squirrels, & raccoons out. Great success last year!
February 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
#mybeehouse
Hex shape prevent “penthouse” from dropping. Each hex wall is 4x6”. I use bamboo that grows in my yard for bee reeds, and cover the front loosely with wire mesh bees can fly through, in order to keep birds, squirrels, & raccoons out. Great success last year!
Hex shape prevent “penthouse” from dropping. Each hex wall is 4x6”. I use bamboo that grows in my yard for bee reeds, and cover the front loosely with wire mesh bees can fly through, in order to keep birds, squirrels, & raccoons out. Great success last year!
New week, new music post. Two song medley by two musicians whose work I’ve loved and respected for decades: Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven,” and Sting’s “Fields of Gold.” Songs of love and loss that pair perfectly. youtu.be/drlJFjsriiIs...
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February 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
New week, new music post. Two song medley by two musicians whose work I’ve loved and respected for decades: Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven,” and Sting’s “Fields of Gold.” Songs of love and loss that pair perfectly. youtu.be/drlJFjsriiIs...
Just got a last minute booking. If you’re looking for Valentine’s plans come let me provide the background music!
February 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Just got a last minute booking. If you’re looking for Valentine’s plans come let me provide the background music!
I’ve been expanding my repertoire to include more “vintage pop” tunes. This is from my HS days. Billy Joel’s “My Life”
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“My Life”
YouTube video by Jon Albertson
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February 3, 2025 at 5:33 AM
I’ve been expanding my repertoire to include more “vintage pop” tunes. This is from my HS days. Billy Joel’s “My Life”
youtu.be/8qwdyBT8IFI?...
youtu.be/8qwdyBT8IFI?...
“[un]common [non]sense”
➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
January 31, 2025 at 1:02 AM
“[un]common [non]sense”
➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
My latest story, a parable for our times, posted on YouTube. 20 minute listen includes a little of my music. youtu.be/Eszy0dKpM4Q?...
The Parable of the Hats, by Jon B. Albertson ‑ Made with FlexClip 5
YouTube video by Jon Albertson
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January 30, 2025 at 12:39 AM
My latest story, a parable for our times, posted on YouTube. 20 minute listen includes a little of my music. youtu.be/Eszy0dKpM4Q?...
Day one, strike one: signing executive orders attacking basic civil rights and diversity legislation on MLK Day. It’s just the beginning.
January 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Day one, strike one: signing executive orders attacking basic civil rights and diversity legislation on MLK Day. It’s just the beginning.
Dude! Eric named a burrito after me! Come try it this Saturday at John’s Marketplace in Beaverton at the NA tasting from 2-5.
January 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Dude! Eric named a burrito after me! Come try it this Saturday at John’s Marketplace in Beaverton at the NA tasting from 2-5.
I am concerned about staying in touch with communities I have participated in. If any of you know how best to promote my music, contact alumni as a group, or participate in virtual communities, I would love to find a way without “meta-verse.”
January 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I am concerned about staying in touch with communities I have participated in. If any of you know how best to promote my music, contact alumni as a group, or participate in virtual communities, I would love to find a way without “meta-verse.”
I keep reading horror stories about gender discrimination and tidal waves of ads in meta apps, though I haven’t particularly experienced them myself. I don’t like Zuch’s submission to agent Orange, or unchecked information, so I’m getting this started.
January 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I keep reading horror stories about gender discrimination and tidal waves of ads in meta apps, though I haven’t particularly experienced them myself. I don’t like Zuch’s submission to agent Orange, or unchecked information, so I’m getting this started.