Tom Beck 🇺🇸
@thbeck1.bsky.social
Former IT professional, casual photographer, traveler. Keeper of fish. Advocate for local beer & wine. Amateur radio operator KI6KWY.
Now residing in beautiful Northern Arizona.
Banner photo is in Helena Montana.
Now residing in beautiful Northern Arizona.
Banner photo is in Helena Montana.
The GS and Zodiac killers hit too close to home; I'll pass.
(The Zodiac killer was active when I was in high school in Vallejo. GS killer was a couple years before I moved to Sacramento, but still... must have a little bit of PTSD)
(The Zodiac killer was active when I was in high school in Vallejo. GS killer was a couple years before I moved to Sacramento, but still... must have a little bit of PTSD)
November 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
The GS and Zodiac killers hit too close to home; I'll pass.
(The Zodiac killer was active when I was in high school in Vallejo. GS killer was a couple years before I moved to Sacramento, but still... must have a little bit of PTSD)
(The Zodiac killer was active when I was in high school in Vallejo. GS killer was a couple years before I moved to Sacramento, but still... must have a little bit of PTSD)
I am shocked that Epstein used a GMAIL account - everything you send or receive is scanned, fed to their algorithms and used to tailor content that is presented to you.
I had one (1) conversation with a friend about age discrimination. The next day I was displayed ads from employment attorneys.
I had one (1) conversation with a friend about age discrimination. The next day I was displayed ads from employment attorneys.
November 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I am shocked that Epstein used a GMAIL account - everything you send or receive is scanned, fed to their algorithms and used to tailor content that is presented to you.
I had one (1) conversation with a friend about age discrimination. The next day I was displayed ads from employment attorneys.
I had one (1) conversation with a friend about age discrimination. The next day I was displayed ads from employment attorneys.
Sadly, the only thing most people know about the Edmund Fitzgerald is ths song. Mariners of the Great Lakes have a long and heroic history.
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Sadly, the only thing most people know about the Edmund Fitzgerald is ths song. Mariners of the Great Lakes have a long and heroic history.
Welcome to DOW-Con (nee DOD-Con), the world's largest and most lethal cosplay team!
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Welcome to DOW-Con (nee DOD-Con), the world's largest and most lethal cosplay team!
"The World is a Theme Park" or a video game.
I swear, half the people on the road learned to drive by playing GTA.
I swear, half the people on the road learned to drive by playing GTA.
November 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"The World is a Theme Park" or a video game.
I swear, half the people on the road learned to drive by playing GTA.
I swear, half the people on the road learned to drive by playing GTA.
One of my fondest memories is seeing a Chrysler turbine car curbside in the departure lane at IAD. The future had truly arrived! (This was ~1964).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysle...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysle...
Chrysler Turbine Car - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
One of my fondest memories is seeing a Chrysler turbine car curbside in the departure lane at IAD. The future had truly arrived! (This was ~1964).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysle...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysle...
One more essential component...
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
One more essential component...
Capricorn One - Wikipedia share.google/7jEpS1MyCLDY...
Sources matter! You need to watch real documentaries like "Capricorn One" to learn the truth!
Sources matter! You need to watch real documentaries like "Capricorn One" to learn the truth!
Capricorn One - Wikipedia
share.google
October 31, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Capricorn One - Wikipedia share.google/7jEpS1MyCLDY...
Sources matter! You need to watch real documentaries like "Capricorn One" to learn the truth!
Sources matter! You need to watch real documentaries like "Capricorn One" to learn the truth!
It's a relatively easy hike - I first did it at age four. Probably the most impressive thermal features that I've seen. But care is the watchword.
October 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It's a relatively easy hike - I first did it at age four. Probably the most impressive thermal features that I've seen. But care is the watchword.
Thanks for the pic - just what I needed today. Enjoy your trekking!
October 22, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Thanks for the pic - just what I needed today. Enjoy your trekking!
Take your time and recover properly. Your health is the most important thing - we're patient, and we're not going anywhere.
October 22, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Take your time and recover properly. Your health is the most important thing - we're patient, and we're not going anywhere.
I really like that some airports are adding these terraces; besides planespoting, just being outside is a mental benefit (even with the noise and jet fuel aroma).
A few airports had these in the past, but they were mostly a refuge for smokers, often with no view.
A few airports had these in the past, but they were mostly a refuge for smokers, often with no view.
October 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I really like that some airports are adding these terraces; besides planespoting, just being outside is a mental benefit (even with the noise and jet fuel aroma).
A few airports had these in the past, but they were mostly a refuge for smokers, often with no view.
A few airports had these in the past, but they were mostly a refuge for smokers, often with no view.
I was in a hillside, underground garage in Daly City when the quake began. Initially I thought something was horribly wrong with the car before I realized it was a quake. Drove home on I-280 (before they closed it) to find our apartment in Mountain View undamaged, though no power for 3 days.
October 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I was in a hillside, underground garage in Daly City when the quake began. Initially I thought something was horribly wrong with the car before I realized it was a quake. Drove home on I-280 (before they closed it) to find our apartment in Mountain View undamaged, though no power for 3 days.
I have a bottle of talc powder that is now ~50 years old. It's in my toolbox, and I use it to lubricate bicycle inner tubes (unlubriated tubes can bind on the tire, rub, and eventually result in a leak). A great material for this use, but I'd never consider it for use on my body.
October 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I have a bottle of talc powder that is now ~50 years old. It's in my toolbox, and I use it to lubricate bicycle inner tubes (unlubriated tubes can bind on the tire, rub, and eventually result in a leak). A great material for this use, but I'd never consider it for use on my body.
I've noticed that many places start at 20%. Ridiculous.
October 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I've noticed that many places start at 20%. Ridiculous.
- Moving often (Dad was in the Navy)
- Eisenhower sending helicopters to Vietnam (first real geographical awareness)
- Kennedy election (dawning of what politics are)
- the Cuban Missile Crisis (living in Falls Church VA; first existential awareness)
- Kennedy assassination (cold reality)
- Eisenhower sending helicopters to Vietnam (first real geographical awareness)
- Kennedy election (dawning of what politics are)
- the Cuban Missile Crisis (living in Falls Church VA; first existential awareness)
- Kennedy assassination (cold reality)
October 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
- Moving often (Dad was in the Navy)
- Eisenhower sending helicopters to Vietnam (first real geographical awareness)
- Kennedy election (dawning of what politics are)
- the Cuban Missile Crisis (living in Falls Church VA; first existential awareness)
- Kennedy assassination (cold reality)
- Eisenhower sending helicopters to Vietnam (first real geographical awareness)
- Kennedy election (dawning of what politics are)
- the Cuban Missile Crisis (living in Falls Church VA; first existential awareness)
- Kennedy assassination (cold reality)
My folks took me camping. I chased a bear. After that, I was literally kept on a leash.
October 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
My folks took me camping. I chased a bear. After that, I was literally kept on a leash.
The countryside is definitely on my agenda for the next trip; will be visiting the railway museum in Luzna, as well as exploring - beautiful country!
October 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The countryside is definitely on my agenda for the next trip; will be visiting the railway museum in Luzna, as well as exploring - beautiful country!
I just got back from Prague yesterday. While the place evokes many spy films, I found the people universally friendly, kind, and often humorous. The Czech Republic is definitely on my list to revisit.
October 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I just got back from Prague yesterday. While the place evokes many spy films, I found the people universally friendly, kind, and often humorous. The Czech Republic is definitely on my list to revisit.
I had to read Joyce in high school. It made no sense, so I gave up after a few pages.
I did listen to my teacher's summary, and based on that made up a fictional analysis for my final essay. Received an A+.
That destroyed my faith in the academic system 😉
I did listen to my teacher's summary, and based on that made up a fictional analysis for my final essay. Received an A+.
That destroyed my faith in the academic system 😉
October 2, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I had to read Joyce in high school. It made no sense, so I gave up after a few pages.
I did listen to my teacher's summary, and based on that made up a fictional analysis for my final essay. Received an A+.
That destroyed my faith in the academic system 😉
I did listen to my teacher's summary, and based on that made up a fictional analysis for my final essay. Received an A+.
That destroyed my faith in the academic system 😉