Owen Smigelski
@lothar.blue
Dad of 3 boys, server admin since 93. I do ICANN policy, compliance & legal for Namecheap. Adjacent to LAX. Distance runner, geek, reader, Yankees, Stern fan. Big supporter of 🇺🇦 and science.
@allemann.org I’m seeing an error when viewing DomainNameWire.com on Chrome, Safari, and my iPhone. Help!
December 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
@allemann.org I’m seeing an error when viewing DomainNameWire.com on Chrome, Safari, and my iPhone. Help!
Nah, it's just because he's either drunk, hungover, or preparing to start drinking.
December 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Nah, it's just because he's either drunk, hungover, or preparing to start drinking.
How can this moron say this with a straight face while serving under Trump who is literally and repeatedly above the law
August 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
How can this moron say this with a straight face while serving under Trump who is literally and repeatedly above the law
I love that the app from @americanredcross.bsky.social gives me updates on my donation, including that today my donation helped save more than one life.
April 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I love that the app from @americanredcross.bsky.social gives me updates on my donation, including that today my donation helped save more than one life.
My standard poodles have such amusing sleep positions.
April 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
My standard poodles have such amusing sleep positions.
Went to see the monument to John Brown today. The US has never known a truer hero than him, and more than ever we need his inspiration.
April 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Went to see the monument to John Brown today. The US has never known a truer hero than him, and more than ever we need his inspiration.
I saw a number of protest signs around DC yesterday evening. I arrived from LA too late to join the protests.
April 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I saw a number of protest signs around DC yesterday evening. I arrived from LA too late to join the protests.
The view from my hotel room as I get ready for ICANN82. My all day meetings start on Friday- and the opening ceremony is Monday. Crazy busy through Thursday next week.
March 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The view from my hotel room as I get ready for ICANN82. My all day meetings start on Friday- and the opening ceremony is Monday. Crazy busy through Thursday next week.
Despite the convicted felon in the White House, I will always support the brave heroes of Ukraine.
March 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Despite the convicted felon in the White House, I will always support the brave heroes of Ukraine.
My son levitating prior to his 1600 meter race today
February 27, 2025 at 6:13 AM
My son levitating prior to his 1600 meter race today
Pic of the Orion Nebula using my new Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope. First time playing with it and located near LAX (light pollution) but I’m looking forward to playing with this more!
February 26, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Pic of the Orion Nebula using my new Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope. First time playing with it and located near LAX (light pollution) but I’m looking forward to playing with this more!
More dogo pics- took Shio and Pepper separately for walks today. I’m not crazy enough to take two standard poodle puppies for a walk by myself!
February 26, 2025 at 4:08 AM
More dogo pics- took Shio and Pepper separately for walks today. I’m not crazy enough to take two standard poodle puppies for a walk by myself!
For my first Flash, here are my puppies playing. Shio (L) is 4 months and Pepper (R) is 11 months.
February 25, 2025 at 4:15 AM
For my first Flash, here are my puppies playing. Shio (L) is 4 months and Pepper (R) is 11 months.
Google AI continues to be horrible
January 17, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Google AI continues to be horrible
Sadly, that won't disqualify him in the eyes of the GOP.
January 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Sadly, that won't disqualify him in the eyes of the GOP.
Just hours before the high wind warning is in effect (with potential for hurricane strength gusts), a fire is already threatening Pacific Palisades and Malibu. Pic is overlooking LAX about 11 miles to the southeast (so I’m safe).
January 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Just hours before the high wind warning is in effect (with potential for hurricane strength gusts), a fire is already threatening Pacific Palisades and Malibu. Pic is overlooking LAX about 11 miles to the southeast (so I’m safe).
Wow, Donnie is desperate. And yes, this is real truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
December 20, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Wow, Donnie is desperate. And yes, this is real truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
Seeing my Cheez-It dealer for my periodic fix (33rd unit donated). Plus I got my first pair of Thanksgiving socks as a gift!
November 27, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Seeing my Cheez-It dealer for my periodic fix (33rd unit donated). Plus I got my first pair of Thanksgiving socks as a gift!
Wow, Musk hires dumb lawyers that admit liability in court.
November 4, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Wow, Musk hires dumb lawyers that admit liability in court.
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #263,647!
September 18, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #263,647!
Way to go Yahoo news, classifying astrology as "science"
September 17, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Way to go Yahoo news, classifying astrology as "science"