Mike Smith
@mikesmith916.bsky.social
Technically human, or at least that’s what they keep telling me. I’m probably reading comics while drinking way too much caffeine, but everyone needs a hobby.
https://linktr.ee/mikesmith916
https://linktr.ee/mikesmith916
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November 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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You realize that nature is ruthless and our existence is very fragile, temporary, and precious.
November 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
You realize that nature is ruthless and our existence is very fragile, temporary, and precious.
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Can’t believe it’s Desert Bus time again.
Hey, come and hang out while we raise money for children in hospitals.
Going live in ~20 minutes, and then staying live for like a week.
DesertBus.org
Hey, come and hang out while we raise money for children in hospitals.
Going live in ~20 minutes, and then staying live for like a week.
DesertBus.org
Desert Bus 2025
A charity fundraising marathon in support of Child's Play Charity.
DesertBus.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Can’t believe it’s Desert Bus time again.
Hey, come and hang out while we raise money for children in hospitals.
Going live in ~20 minutes, and then staying live for like a week.
DesertBus.org
Hey, come and hang out while we raise money for children in hospitals.
Going live in ~20 minutes, and then staying live for like a week.
DesertBus.org
I didn’t know that you could get an exemption for being allergic to telling the truth? I know that polygraph testing isn’t reliable, but the FBI needs to follow the same rules for everyone.
NEW: FBI Director Kash Patel granted waivers to Deputy Director Dan Bongino and two newly hired senior FBI staff, exempting them from polygraph exams normally required to gain access to America’s most sensitive classified information, officials said.
FBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior Staff
As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr...
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I didn’t know that you could get an exemption for being allergic to telling the truth? I know that polygraph testing isn’t reliable, but the FBI needs to follow the same rules for everyone.
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If you couldn't find any weirdness, maybe we'll just have to make some.
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
If you couldn't find any weirdness, maybe we'll just have to make some.
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It's hard not to love #StarTrekLowerDecks, but these little nods to things in #StarTrek fandom make it so much fun. Check these Trek inside jokes in this video from @RoddenberryPod.bsky.social BEAM! #nerdlyfe
Can You Spot These Hidden Star Trek Jokes?
Every episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks is FULL of easter eggs, references, and inside jokes about the franchise... but did you catch them all? It's time to rank some of our favorite inside jokes…
buff.ly
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It's hard not to love #StarTrekLowerDecks, but these little nods to things in #StarTrek fandom make it so much fun. Check these Trek inside jokes in this video from @RoddenberryPod.bsky.social BEAM! #nerdlyfe
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For those that would prefer to listen via YouTube: youtu.be/ObU6aq0oxYo?...
Exclusive: Daniel Warren Johnson on Absolute Batman Annual
YouTube video by Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
For those that would prefer to listen via YouTube: youtu.be/ObU6aq0oxYo?...
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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On Sunday, during our SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING Comic Book Club, Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia will be serving 2 One-Day-Only Drinks based off the Alan Moore, @stephenrbissette.bsky.social, & John Totleben, & Tatjana Wood comics:
"The Green Dirty Matcha"
&
"Floronic Latte"
3:30 PM 11/2
"The Green Dirty Matcha"
&
"Floronic Latte"
3:30 PM 11/2
October 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
On Sunday, during our SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING Comic Book Club, Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia will be serving 2 One-Day-Only Drinks based off the Alan Moore, @stephenrbissette.bsky.social, & John Totleben, & Tatjana Wood comics:
"The Green Dirty Matcha"
&
"Floronic Latte"
3:30 PM 11/2
"The Green Dirty Matcha"
&
"Floronic Latte"
3:30 PM 11/2
Normalizing reading comics in public. @cbccpodcast.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Normalizing reading comics in public. @cbccpodcast.bsky.social
I forgot how much of a workout replacing a garbage disposal can be. It’s a lot more of a workout if you misunderstand the instructions for how the new unit attaches.
October 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I forgot how much of a workout replacing a garbage disposal can be. It’s a lot more of a workout if you misunderstand the instructions for how the new unit attaches.
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Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
October 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
Early voting in Woodbridge today.
October 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Early voting in Woodbridge today.
@cnn.com maybe all news agencies should set up shop on Hegseth’s lawn. If he doesn’t want questions in the Pentagon, maybe the questions should be directed at him and his family directly 24/7.
October 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
@cnn.com maybe all news agencies should set up shop on Hegseth’s lawn. If he doesn’t want questions in the Pentagon, maybe the questions should be directed at him and his family directly 24/7.
@kaine.senate.gov is there any way to tie the entire defense budget to allowing regular press access to the defense department?
October 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
@kaine.senate.gov is there any way to tie the entire defense budget to allowing regular press access to the defense department?
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Seeing a lot of "No Kings" protests groups using AI images lately
You aren't resisting fascism by using their tools
Be better than that
You aren't resisting fascism by using their tools
Be better than that
October 14, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Seeing a lot of "No Kings" protests groups using AI images lately
You aren't resisting fascism by using their tools
Be better than that
You aren't resisting fascism by using their tools
Be better than that
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Last day that I will bug everyone about this (because this is the last day of Pizzamas!) but if you want to buy a D&D one shot I wrote with:
- gobs of magic items
- branching paths & areas
- 2 message boards!
- and a sweet & funny little story
Today's your last chance!
pizzamas.com/collections/...
- gobs of magic items
- branching paths & areas
- 2 message boards!
- and a sweet & funny little story
Today's your last chance!
pizzamas.com/collections/...
Pizzamas One Shot Bundle - Part I and Part II
Did you miss last year's one shot? Grab both years of the Pizza-y-est TTRPG around! Grab some Pizza John fanatics and dive into a mysterious and cheesy story! Special thanks to Kathleen De Vere for de...
pizzamas.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Last day that I will bug everyone about this (because this is the last day of Pizzamas!) but if you want to buy a D&D one shot I wrote with:
- gobs of magic items
- branching paths & areas
- 2 message boards!
- and a sweet & funny little story
Today's your last chance!
pizzamas.com/collections/...
- gobs of magic items
- branching paths & areas
- 2 message boards!
- and a sweet & funny little story
Today's your last chance!
pizzamas.com/collections/...
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Today!!
Comic Book Club!!
Comic Book Club!!
October 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Today!!
Comic Book Club!!
Comic Book Club!!
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I’m repeating myself, but it deserves saying again: IDW’s Star Trek Lower Decks comics are Very Good Indeed & there’s a darn good chance you’ll love them too. The stories by Ryan North & his colleagues are witty & clever & enthralling. Why miss out? Opt in. Don’t make me beam over & repeat myself.
September 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I’m repeating myself, but it deserves saying again: IDW’s Star Trek Lower Decks comics are Very Good Indeed & there’s a darn good chance you’ll love them too. The stories by Ryan North & his colleagues are witty & clever & enthralling. Why miss out? Opt in. Don’t make me beam over & repeat myself.
I just started watching Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. My only question is if Pike’s hair is structural or decorative?
a man wearing a yellow shirt with a star trek badge on his chest
ALT: a man wearing a yellow shirt with a star trek badge on his chest
media.tenor.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I just started watching Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. My only question is if Pike’s hair is structural or decorative?
Vaccination Update: I think I have felt every Flu and Covid like symptom in that past day. I will be pissed off if I have to go through a Monday feeling like this. But it’s the least I can do to keep our civilization afloat. Have you gotten your annual stabbing yet?
a cartoon mouse is sleeping in a bed with a purple comforter
ALT: a cartoon mouse is sleeping in a bed with a purple comforter
media.tenor.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Vaccination Update: I think I have felt every Flu and Covid like symptom in that past day. I will be pissed off if I have to go through a Monday feeling like this. But it’s the least I can do to keep our civilization afloat. Have you gotten your annual stabbing yet?
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Remember that Batman Day isn’t just about celebrating a fictional vigilante. It’s also about half price Batburgers!
September 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Remember that Batman Day isn’t just about celebrating a fictional vigilante. It’s also about half price Batburgers!
I got vaccinated today. Fingers crossed for superpowers. Willing to accept enhanced immunity.
September 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I got vaccinated today. Fingers crossed for superpowers. Willing to accept enhanced immunity.