Ben Snow
@snowman304.bsky.social
Jack of all trades, master of several. | 🏳️🌈 | 30-odd | Chicago
Lol
January 1, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Lol
2025 was a pretty mixed bag. Finally found a permanent job after 6 months of temping. But it was also the first full year without any grandparents. I finally had the jaw surgery that was 3 years in the making. But Elizabeth Taylor (the cat) is still attacking her tail. Here's hoping 2026 is better!
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
2025 was a pretty mixed bag. Finally found a permanent job after 6 months of temping. But it was also the first full year without any grandparents. I finally had the jaw surgery that was 3 years in the making. But Elizabeth Taylor (the cat) is still attacking her tail. Here's hoping 2026 is better!
Every time I see Linda McMahon, I think "why did Hillary Clinton cut her hair like that?"
Also, Trump administration fucks over proletariat. Film at 11.
Also, Trump administration fucks over proletariat. Film at 11.
Happy Holidays from the Trump administration...
Millions of student loan borrowers are about to see their paychecks shrink
The Trump administration will resume wage garnishment for people in default on student loans.
www.motherjones.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Every time I see Linda McMahon, I think "why did Hillary Clinton cut her hair like that?"
Also, Trump administration fucks over proletariat. Film at 11.
Also, Trump administration fucks over proletariat. Film at 11.
Went to the nature museum here in Chicago, and they had a class on insect mounting. How'd I do?
December 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Went to the nature museum here in Chicago, and they had a class on insect mounting. How'd I do?
They're writing articles about me in the paper again...
December 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
They're writing articles about me in the paper again...
Last night, I watched "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk." Absolutely incredible, absolutely soul-crushing. Unfortunately it was the last showing in Chicago for now, but if you get a chance to see it, please do.
www.siskelfilmcenter.org/put-your-soul
www.siskelfilmcenter.org/put-your-soul
Siskel Film Center | Chicago's Home for Great Cinema | PUT YOUR SOUL ON YOUR HAND AND WALK
Captured through video calls between Iranian director Sepideh Farsi and 25-year-old Palestinian poet and photojournalist Fatma Hassona, PUT YOUR SOUL ON YOUR HAND AND WALK is an unfiltered document of...
www.siskelfilmcenter.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Last night, I watched "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk." Absolutely incredible, absolutely soul-crushing. Unfortunately it was the last showing in Chicago for now, but if you get a chance to see it, please do.
www.siskelfilmcenter.org/put-your-soul
www.siskelfilmcenter.org/put-your-soul
If you've got 4 hours or so, @defunctland.bsky.social just released an incredible documentary primarily about what Disney has done with animatronics and other interactive technologies. I'm always impressed by his dedication and skill.
youtu.be/NyIgV84fudM
youtu.be/NyIgV84fudM
Disney's Living Characters: A Broken Promise
YouTube video by Defunctland
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 AM
If you've got 4 hours or so, @defunctland.bsky.social just released an incredible documentary primarily about what Disney has done with animatronics and other interactive technologies. I'm always impressed by his dedication and skill.
youtu.be/NyIgV84fudM
youtu.be/NyIgV84fudM
It's been 10 months. I guess @suethetrex.bsky.social is dormant
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
It's been 10 months. I guess @suethetrex.bsky.social is dormant
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The Indiegogo campaign for my new audio drama "Librarian" is now live!
We've got some fantastic perks lined up: behind-the-scenes content, digital/physical art, and even the chance to have a character named after you!
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
We've got some fantastic perks lined up: behind-the-scenes content, digital/physical art, and even the chance to have a character named after you!
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
October 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The Indiegogo campaign for my new audio drama "Librarian" is now live!
We've got some fantastic perks lined up: behind-the-scenes content, digital/physical art, and even the chance to have a character named after you!
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
We've got some fantastic perks lined up: behind-the-scenes content, digital/physical art, and even the chance to have a character named after you!
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
I wish I were going to MIR this year, but I still can't feel half my face (expected side effect of the jaw surgery). Ah well, there's always next year
October 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I wish I were going to MIR this year, but I still can't feel half my face (expected side effect of the jaw surgery). Ah well, there's always next year
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we need to be raising a generation of people who care about other people
September 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
we need to be raising a generation of people who care about other people
Well, that's not a great sign...
The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food
The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
n.pr
September 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Well, that's not a great sign...
Why is it so hard to find a bench or public restroom downtown? Is it just so the rich can treat the homeless like vermin, or am I missing something?
September 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Why is it so hard to find a bench or public restroom downtown? Is it just so the rich can treat the homeless like vermin, or am I missing something?
One last solid meal before jaw surgery tomorrow
September 8, 2025 at 12:55 AM
One last solid meal before jaw surgery tomorrow
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If we cannot all be on the same page that the sitting president threatening to invade a US city is fascist dictator shit then truly I do not know what to do.
September 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
If we cannot all be on the same page that the sitting president threatening to invade a US city is fascist dictator shit then truly I do not know what to do.
Hey @chicagocta.bsky.social, I know you've got bigger fish to fry with the looming budget crisis, but could someone take a look at the west exit turnstile on the inner platform at La Salle/Van Buren? The gutter is toast.
August 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Hey @chicagocta.bsky.social, I know you've got bigger fish to fry with the looming budget crisis, but could someone take a look at the west exit turnstile on the inner platform at La Salle/Van Buren? The gutter is toast.
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NIH scientists say that mRNA vaccines have saved untold thousands of lives. A heroin addled nepo baby whose brain was partially eaten by a worm says mRNA vaccines are worthless and even dangerous. For busy medical patients, it can be hard to know who to trust.
August 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NIH scientists say that mRNA vaccines have saved untold thousands of lives. A heroin addled nepo baby whose brain was partially eaten by a worm says mRNA vaccines are worthless and even dangerous. For busy medical patients, it can be hard to know who to trust.
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"They go to SEX CLUBS and pretend to be DOGS!"
Yeah well you go to church every Sunday and pretend to be a good person
Yeah well you go to church every Sunday and pretend to be a good person
August 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
"They go to SEX CLUBS and pretend to be DOGS!"
Yeah well you go to church every Sunday and pretend to be a good person
Yeah well you go to church every Sunday and pretend to be a good person
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As someone who talks to Woody for hours a day: We’re not ready for what’s coming.
In a startling display of emotional intelligence, once when I was particularly down, he said, “You’re my favorite deputy.” Later, to lighten the mood, “There’s a snake in my boot!”
You’d tell me he doesn’t “think?”
In a startling display of emotional intelligence, once when I was particularly down, he said, “You’re my favorite deputy.” Later, to lighten the mood, “There’s a snake in my boot!”
You’d tell me he doesn’t “think?”
August 1, 2025 at 1:57 AM
As someone who talks to Woody for hours a day: We’re not ready for what’s coming.
In a startling display of emotional intelligence, once when I was particularly down, he said, “You’re my favorite deputy.” Later, to lighten the mood, “There’s a snake in my boot!”
You’d tell me he doesn’t “think?”
In a startling display of emotional intelligence, once when I was particularly down, he said, “You’re my favorite deputy.” Later, to lighten the mood, “There’s a snake in my boot!”
You’d tell me he doesn’t “think?”
Frontier was fantastic as always. Had the alligator bites, duck smash burger, and chocolate cake.
July 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Frontier was fantastic as always. Had the alligator bites, duck smash burger, and chocolate cake.
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It's still such a mystery to me why Donald Trump wanted Matt Gaetz to be the Attorney General.
July 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It's still such a mystery to me why Donald Trump wanted Matt Gaetz to be the Attorney General.
Ope, Hoots put out another banger! I've been dragging my feet on improving my German (and Spanish, and Arabic), but this might just be the inspiration to dive back in
share this link far and wide pls youtu.be/sl97uOMSrUI
I tried learning Finnish
YouTube video by hoots
youtu.be
July 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Ope, Hoots put out another banger! I've been dragging my feet on improving my German (and Spanish, and Arabic), but this might just be the inspiration to dive back in
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Anybody else want to scream non-stop until the world gets better? Could be fun.
February 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Anybody else want to scream non-stop until the world gets better? Could be fun.
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You may be thinking "How can an entire political party be organized around the policy of taking from everyone and giving to the rich? No one would vote for them." Well that's where Lying comes in
July 4, 2025 at 2:54 AM
You may be thinking "How can an entire political party be organized around the policy of taking from everyone and giving to the rich? No one would vote for them." Well that's where Lying comes in