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@mrkvm.bsky.social
mark.vm or em. are. kay. vee. em. if you prefer — he/him

music. books. gaming. beer. nice people.
Silksong update 🎮
September 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I’m only just over 100 pages in, but @chuckwendig.bsky.social’s latest, The Staircase In The Woods, is another absolute banger so far. Also this beer is good
July 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This book. Just wow. Visceral, gut-punching, and emotional historical horror. Thank you @sgj.bsky.social for not only the story & characters but also continuing to help teach me the real history of this country I’m allowed to live in. Also the Acknowledgments were lovely.
May 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Alt text: An iPad with the Eraserhead title shot on the screen; a glass bearing a pentagram with beer inside; the thumb of the hand holding the glass; the disembodied reflection of a finger inside the glass; a large tome, out of focus
January 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
My Christmas gift to myself is this wonderful new Lunar Princess Ranni tattoo by Rachel at Shield Maiden Tattoo in Longmont, CO (www.shieldmaidentattoo.com). I’m in love
December 20, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Got to have a lovely session of tabletop gaming with my awesome friends tonight, something that doesn’t happen nearly often enough anymore. Finally got to try Arcs by @colewehrle.bsky.social & @leder.games, and it was as excellent as expected. Can’t wait to play more & try the advanced variants
December 19, 2024 at 5:30 AM
Emma Ruth Rundle played the Bluebird Theater in Denver on Monday this week, and it was absolutely phenomenal. What a lovely way to finish off a year of amazing live music
December 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Boulder, CO area friends, please join DJ Duck La Rock & myself for a family-friendly happy hour 12/27/24 from 4-6pm. We’ll be spinning vinyl all evening

More details at my IG post: www.instagram.com/p/DDr1vjVRhv...
December 17, 2024 at 4:14 PM
The title and cover art of The Twilight Sad’s second album, Forget The Night Ahead, perfectly describes my feels heading into our coming apocalypse
December 16, 2024 at 6:39 AM
My @theflenser.bsky.social Black Friday haul has arrived. Yay!

@agriculturemusic.bsky.social
(I don’t think HANL is on bsky yet, but they are amazing of course)
December 15, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Happy Caturday, here’s some egregious cuteness for you
December 14, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Denver fixture David Eugene Edwards (16 Horsepower, Woven Hand) solo show at Ophelia’s in Denver last night. Always amazing
December 13, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Support some real art today friends

Made with deathgenerator.com by @foone.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 3:12 PM
I can’t stop playing with @foone.bsky.social’s Death Generator. Now we just need a Linux oops or panic
December 12, 2024 at 5:05 AM
@foone.bsky.social made this neat Death Generator & I felt the need to use it to honor the best Final Girl out there @sgj.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Obligatory Steam Deck on my cat picture
December 12, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Nick Cave in the latest issue of the Red Hand Files: www.theredhandfiles.com/i-used-to-pl...

This is why I love live music so much. I don’t just love it, I depend on it.
December 11, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Well, here’s my evening sorted. @emmaruthrundle.bsky.social’s excellent collaboration w/Thou in preparation for seeing her live in Denver next week combined w/the final volume of @sgj.bsky.social’s Indian Lake trilogy (yes I can read & listen to music at the same time, it’s my only superpower).
December 11, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Our cat is thrilled I’m home too & has been curled up on my lap all evening
December 9, 2024 at 4:15 AM
Last night of the con, and this community trading table popped up. Great fun.
December 8, 2024 at 5:21 AM
December 7, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Growing up in the underground music scene in Colorado Springs in the late 80s/early 90s, my friends & I would often make pilgrimages to Wax Trax in Denver. It was one of the places that fed my music obsessions the most. I love that I can still visit to this day, and it’s still one of the best around
November 25, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Nice morning walk to a favorite local coffee shop in Longmont, CO for some time with my current read by @sgj.bsky.social
November 24, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a joy to play on Steam Deck, bonus if you can do it while your cat sleeps on your lap. Thanks to @steamdeckgaming.bsky.social for tips on how to get the best experience on Deck. 🎮
November 24, 2024 at 3:26 PM
How to spend a very cold afternoon: Curled up on the couch with our cat reading @aptshadow.bsky.social’s beguiling and mysterious ‘Children of Memory’ with Labradford’s quietly beautiful ‘E Luxo So’ on the stereo.
January 13, 2024 at 11:41 PM