Randy
@starodyssey.bsky.social
Blogger at https://randyl.posthaven.com, software developer, CoCoRaHS.org volunteer
This is a beautiful passage from the book "The Lover Within: Accessing the Lover in the Male Psyche" by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette.
November 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
This is a beautiful passage from the book "The Lover Within: Accessing the Lover in the Male Psyche" by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette.
Seen at an astronomy lecture last month:
November 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Seen at an astronomy lecture last month:
My latest book acquisitions. #EdgarCayce
October 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
My latest book acquisitions. #EdgarCayce
My Garmin watch has a few different breathing exercise programs to help reduce stress, and often (not always) it really helps. This screenshot shows my stress scores while doing 8+ minutes of equal-timed breaths (e.g., inhale 4 sec, exhale 4 sec). The watch calls this the Coherence technique.
September 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
My Garmin watch has a few different breathing exercise programs to help reduce stress, and often (not always) it really helps. This screenshot shows my stress scores while doing 8+ minutes of equal-timed breaths (e.g., inhale 4 sec, exhale 4 sec). The watch calls this the Coherence technique.
Went on a tour of historic houses this morning. This house was my favorite of the bunch.
September 7, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Went on a tour of historic houses this morning. This house was my favorite of the bunch.
I saw a praying mantis this morning!
August 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I saw a praying mantis this morning!
Just about 30 or so egrets hanging out in a pond along with a few sandhill cranes, underneath a waxing gibbous moon.
August 5, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Just about 30 or so egrets hanging out in a pond along with a few sandhill cranes, underneath a waxing gibbous moon.
In May 1059 B.C.E., the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn were all within 7 degrees of sky. Here's what that would have looked like, according to the Stellarium astronomy program.
I learned about this alignment from the excellent book "Our Moon" by @rboyle31.bsky.social.
I learned about this alignment from the excellent book "Our Moon" by @rboyle31.bsky.social.
August 2, 2025 at 3:24 AM
In May 1059 B.C.E., the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn were all within 7 degrees of sky. Here's what that would have looked like, according to the Stellarium astronomy program.
I learned about this alignment from the excellent book "Our Moon" by @rboyle31.bsky.social.
I learned about this alignment from the excellent book "Our Moon" by @rboyle31.bsky.social.
Only a few hours until the lunar eclipse. Here's my current reading list.
March 14, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Only a few hours until the lunar eclipse. Here's my current reading list.
March 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I've purchased a few digital comics from @darkhorse.com over the years. Today they announced they're shutting down their digital service, and as of this summer I will no longer be able to read my comics. This is a good reminder that often you don't own the digital goods you purchase.
February 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I've purchased a few digital comics from @darkhorse.com over the years. Today they announced they're shutting down their digital service, and as of this summer I will no longer be able to read my comics. This is a good reminder that often you don't own the digital goods you purchase.
So there's this peanut butter I like called Crazy Richard's. But I can never remember if it's called "Crazy Richard's" or "Uncle Richard's", which I think shows how often "crazy" and "uncle" go together. Also: I am an uncle. 🤔
February 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
So there's this peanut butter I like called Crazy Richard's. But I can never remember if it's called "Crazy Richard's" or "Uncle Richard's", which I think shows how often "crazy" and "uncle" go together. Also: I am an uncle. 🤔
A submarine just after sunrise.
February 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A submarine just after sunrise.
For the few of us interested in Edgar Cayce, this book is an informative and worthwhile read.
My favorite quote:
"[Cayce] gave a reading for a man in California; it was early in the morning out there and Mr. Cayce began the reading with a humorous aside: 'Mmm, right nice looking pajamas!'"
My favorite quote:
"[Cayce] gave a reading for a man in California; it was early in the morning out there and Mr. Cayce began the reading with a humorous aside: 'Mmm, right nice looking pajamas!'"
January 29, 2025 at 4:14 AM
For the few of us interested in Edgar Cayce, this book is an informative and worthwhile read.
My favorite quote:
"[Cayce] gave a reading for a man in California; it was early in the morning out there and Mr. Cayce began the reading with a humorous aside: 'Mmm, right nice looking pajamas!'"
My favorite quote:
"[Cayce] gave a reading for a man in California; it was early in the morning out there and Mr. Cayce began the reading with a humorous aside: 'Mmm, right nice looking pajamas!'"
I just finished reading this book, and it is outstanding. It's a first-hand account of studying the little-known fish owls in an extremely remote region of far eastern Russia. A captivating and fascinating book, written by @jonathanslaght.com. I love the cover, too.
January 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I just finished reading this book, and it is outstanding. It's a first-hand account of studying the little-known fish owls in an extremely remote region of far eastern Russia. A captivating and fascinating book, written by @jonathanslaght.com. I love the cover, too.
"Me and the three people who read my posts"
January 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
"Me and the three people who read my posts"
Arthur Machen wrote some very unsettling horror stories. Probably wasn't a good idea to read one right before bed last night.
January 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Arthur Machen wrote some very unsettling horror stories. Probably wasn't a good idea to read one right before bed last night.
I don't know what to make of this!
January 7, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I don't know what to make of this!
Holy cow, @bsky.app finally fixed the bug preventing some users (like me) from liking or posting anything for the past two and half weeks!
I feel like the Silver Surfer when he finally won his freedom from Galactus!!
I feel like the Silver Surfer when he finally won his freedom from Galactus!!
January 7, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Holy cow, @bsky.app finally fixed the bug preventing some users (like me) from liking or posting anything for the past two and half weeks!
I feel like the Silver Surfer when he finally won his freedom from Galactus!!
I feel like the Silver Surfer when he finally won his freedom from Galactus!!
One of the key takeaways from my book club's discussion about "Co-Intelligence" is this: AI is not coming for your job. But if you don't use AI, someone who has your skills and does use it is coming for your job.
November 21, 2024 at 3:12 AM
One of the key takeaways from my book club's discussion about "Co-Intelligence" is this: AI is not coming for your job. But if you don't use AI, someone who has your skills and does use it is coming for your job.