Mike Baehr (he/him)
@mikebaehr.bsky.social
I have been bitten by a wombat and an owl (not at the same time)
A black and white panel, by Charles Schulz
December 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM
A black and white panel, by Charles Schulz
Ana went to the eye specialist today, and we found out that the reason her pupils are always huge like this is that she has retinal atrophy and has lost most of her vision. It's irreversible, but it's unlikely to get any worse.
And in other personal news today, I found out that my job is going away
And in other personal news today, I found out that my job is going away
December 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Ana went to the eye specialist today, and we found out that the reason her pupils are always huge like this is that she has retinal atrophy and has lost most of her vision. It's irreversible, but it's unlikely to get any worse.
And in other personal news today, I found out that my job is going away
And in other personal news today, I found out that my job is going away
The introduction to the Le Guin book was so good that I sought out its author's other work. I strongly suggest going into this one cold and getting swept up in what the story becomes. #JustRead
December 14, 2025 at 6:41 AM
The introduction to the Le Guin book was so good that I sought out its author's other work. I strongly suggest going into this one cold and getting swept up in what the story becomes. #JustRead
Meet Snooks, record store shop cat at Louisiana Music Factory in New Orleans. (The other NO photos I've taken aren't particularly interesting to a general audience)
December 7, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Meet Snooks, record store shop cat at Louisiana Music Factory in New Orleans. (The other NO photos I've taken aren't particularly interesting to a general audience)
And with this volume, I have now read every Peanuts strip ever published. How many of us are there who can say that? A few thousand? #EliteStatus #JustRead
November 30, 2025 at 9:51 PM
And with this volume, I have now read every Peanuts strip ever published. How many of us are there who can say that? A few thousand? #EliteStatus #JustRead
(I can't believe no one beat me to this)
November 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
(I can't believe no one beat me to this)
A graphic novel about the intersection (or not) of Brutalist architecture, so-called progress, and revolutionary fervor in the capital of Albania. The feverish, scribbly art makes it surprisingly propulsive. #JustRead (last weekend)
November 30, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A graphic novel about the intersection (or not) of Brutalist architecture, so-called progress, and revolutionary fervor in the capital of Albania. The feverish, scribbly art makes it surprisingly propulsive. #JustRead (last weekend)
It just occurred to me that this recurring motif is Schulz's version of a plop take
November 29, 2025 at 7:57 AM
It just occurred to me that this recurring motif is Schulz's version of a plop take
We're doing the "three spirits" thing again? All right
November 29, 2025 at 5:18 AM
We're doing the "three spirits" thing again? All right
University of Michigan marching band, 1966. My dad was part of that turkey. My mom just shared this with me on FB. Thanks Mom, so cool!
November 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
University of Michigan marching band, 1966. My dad was part of that turkey. My mom just shared this with me on FB. Thanks Mom, so cool!
For real though:
Yo La Tengo (approximately 100 times)
Jonathan Richman
My Bloody Valentine
Deerhoof
The Rock Cats
Yo La Tengo (approximately 100 times)
Jonathan Richman
My Bloody Valentine
Deerhoof
The Rock Cats
November 28, 2025 at 5:42 AM
For real though:
Yo La Tengo (approximately 100 times)
Jonathan Richman
My Bloody Valentine
Deerhoof
The Rock Cats
Yo La Tengo (approximately 100 times)
Jonathan Richman
My Bloody Valentine
Deerhoof
The Rock Cats
"And stop singing 'Werewolves of London' while I'm beating you up!"
November 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"And stop singing 'Werewolves of London' while I'm beating you up!"
Share a 90s movie you think deserves more love...
(Caveat: I haven't seen it since the '90s and reserve the right to change my answer if it doesn't hold up)
(Caveat: I haven't seen it since the '90s and reserve the right to change my answer if it doesn't hold up)
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Share a 90s movie you think deserves more love...
(Caveat: I haven't seen it since the '90s and reserve the right to change my answer if it doesn't hold up)
(Caveat: I haven't seen it since the '90s and reserve the right to change my answer if it doesn't hold up)
A movie that takes place where you're from
Filmed in a neighboring town. A few of my high school friends appear on screen.
Filmed in a neighboring town. A few of my high school friends appear on screen.
November 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
A movie that takes place where you're from
Filmed in a neighboring town. A few of my high school friends appear on screen.
Filmed in a neighboring town. A few of my high school friends appear on screen.
Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love and forget how to hate
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love and forget how to hate
November 23, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love and forget how to hate
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love and forget how to hate