Michael Martin
@mmartin-42.bsky.social
Science teacher. Husband and father. Latter-day Saint. Old-school TTRPG veteran. Music fan. Sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero reader. Punster. Mostly harmless.
Beliefs and opinions aren't the same as facts. Some things are objectively true or false, and not simply a matter of opinion.
"It is certainly true that all beliefs and all myths are worthy of a respectful hearing. It is not true that all folk beliefs are equally valid - if we’re talking not about an internal mindset, but about understanding of the external reality."
-Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World
-Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World
November 20, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Beliefs and opinions aren't the same as facts. Some things are objectively true or false, and not simply a matter of opinion.
White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung today said, among other things, that President Trump "has the heart of a humanitarian".
Is it bad that my mind immediately followed that line with "...in a jar on his desk"?
Is it bad that my mind immediately followed that line with "...in a jar on his desk"?
October 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung today said, among other things, that President Trump "has the heart of a humanitarian".
Is it bad that my mind immediately followed that line with "...in a jar on his desk"?
Is it bad that my mind immediately followed that line with "...in a jar on his desk"?
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Unfortunately, this is where we are headed... shameful...🥺
August 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Unfortunately, this is where we are headed... shameful...🥺
Comeback Of The Day:
"How do you sleep at night, knowing that there are people out there that hate you?"
"With no underwear, so that they can kiss my @$$."
"How do you sleep at night, knowing that there are people out there that hate you?"
"With no underwear, so that they can kiss my @$$."
August 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Comeback Of The Day:
"How do you sleep at night, knowing that there are people out there that hate you?"
"With no underwear, so that they can kiss my @$$."
"How do you sleep at night, knowing that there are people out there that hate you?"
"With no underwear, so that they can kiss my @$$."
Reposted by Michael Martin
Reposted by Michael Martin
May 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Duolingo has clearly never heard of Grudge.
April 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Duolingo has clearly never heard of Grudge.
Maslow's Law (a/k/a The Law of the Hammer):
When the only tool you have is a hammer, everything around you begins to look like a nail.
When the only tool you have is a hammer, everything around you begins to look like a nail.
April 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Maslow's Law (a/k/a The Law of the Hammer):
When the only tool you have is a hammer, everything around you begins to look like a nail.
When the only tool you have is a hammer, everything around you begins to look like a nail.
Every act of resistance, every defiant gesture, is a crack in the facade.
Don't give up.
Don't give up.
April 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Every act of resistance, every defiant gesture, is a crack in the facade.
Don't give up.
Don't give up.
May your rights be protected
And your resolve remain strong
As you join the resistance
And fight all that is wrong
And your resolve remain strong
As you join the resistance
And fight all that is wrong
March 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
May your rights be protected
And your resolve remain strong
As you join the resistance
And fight all that is wrong
And your resolve remain strong
As you join the resistance
And fight all that is wrong
A monk recently reported seeing the face of Jesus in his margarine tub.
When asked if he was surprised by the apparition, he said, "Well, yes. I can't believe it's not Buddha."
When asked if he was surprised by the apparition, he said, "Well, yes. I can't believe it's not Buddha."
March 5, 2025 at 5:43 AM
A monk recently reported seeing the face of Jesus in his margarine tub.
When asked if he was surprised by the apparition, he said, "Well, yes. I can't believe it's not Buddha."
When asked if he was surprised by the apparition, he said, "Well, yes. I can't believe it's not Buddha."
For the 2025 Political Propriety 3-day Challenge, I promise that I will not use vulgar, profane, abusive, or obscene language when speaking or writing about America's elected officials, their followers, or their policies.
This year's Challenge takes place on February 29th, 30th, and 31st.
This year's Challenge takes place on February 29th, 30th, and 31st.
February 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
For the 2025 Political Propriety 3-day Challenge, I promise that I will not use vulgar, profane, abusive, or obscene language when speaking or writing about America's elected officials, their followers, or their policies.
This year's Challenge takes place on February 29th, 30th, and 31st.
This year's Challenge takes place on February 29th, 30th, and 31st.
When I was in high school Republicans wanted kick the Russians' asses, not kiss them.
February 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
When I was in high school Republicans wanted kick the Russians' asses, not kiss them.
Do what is right.
Let the consequence follow.
Let the consequence follow.
February 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Do what is right.
Let the consequence follow.
Let the consequence follow.
The 4 Nations Face-Off was, in every way, better than the NFL's Pro Bowl Games or the NBA's All-Star Weekend.
This is how you recognize your stars and grow your game.
This is how you recognize your stars and grow your game.
February 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The 4 Nations Face-Off was, in every way, better than the NFL's Pro Bowl Games or the NBA's All-Star Weekend.
This is how you recognize your stars and grow your game.
This is how you recognize your stars and grow your game.
Q: What did David Bowie do when he got a flat tire?
A: Ch-ch-ch-ch-change it.
A: Ch-ch-ch-ch-change it.
February 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Q: What did David Bowie do when he got a flat tire?
A: Ch-ch-ch-ch-change it.
A: Ch-ch-ch-ch-change it.
This time next year
We'll be looking at our yesterdays
Seeing how far we've come from here
All of our fears
Are the history of future days
Climb the mountain
Touch the skyline
~Erik Notlander
We'll be looking at our yesterdays
Seeing how far we've come from here
All of our fears
Are the history of future days
Climb the mountain
Touch the skyline
~Erik Notlander
February 18, 2025 at 2:08 AM
This time next year
We'll be looking at our yesterdays
Seeing how far we've come from here
All of our fears
Are the history of future days
Climb the mountain
Touch the skyline
~Erik Notlander
We'll be looking at our yesterdays
Seeing how far we've come from here
All of our fears
Are the history of future days
Climb the mountain
Touch the skyline
~Erik Notlander