James
@tlbjames.bsky.social
🏳️🌈Science-literate gay Gen-X misanthrope married to @TLBTim.bsky.social. Grizzled copy editor, proud dogfather, rude grammarian, self-pub'd queer SFF/horror author, podcaster since 8/10/06 (@TrashSprinkles.bsky.social), and pragmatic nihilist. He/Him
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James
@tlbjames.bsky.social
· Dec 14
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”
—James Baldwin (1924–1988)
—James Baldwin (1924–1988)
"Also, 'seat' could mean an inverted bucket, the part of a stepladder you're not supposed to stand on, a wobbly barstool, an old wicker and chrome dining chair like your parents had in the '80s, a concrete cinder block, an uneven tree stump, a crate of rabid weasels, or a complete stranger's lap."
United's hilarious response to the windowless window seat lawsuit:
"The use of the word 'window' in reference to a particular seat cannot reasonably be interpreted as a promise that the seat will have an exterior window view,"
www.businessinsider.com/united-airli...
"The use of the word 'window' in reference to a particular seat cannot reasonably be interpreted as a promise that the seat will have an exterior window view,"
www.businessinsider.com/united-airli...
United Airlines says a window seat doesn't need to have a window
Lawyers for United Airlines argued that the word "window" cannot reasonably be interpreted as a promise that the seat would have an exterior view.
www.businessinsider.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"Also, 'seat' could mean an inverted bucket, the part of a stepladder you're not supposed to stand on, a wobbly barstool, an old wicker and chrome dining chair like your parents had in the '80s, a concrete cinder block, an uneven tree stump, a crate of rabid weasels, or a complete stranger's lap."
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Just in case this is useful for anybody in light of the sky being ridiculous again
New aurora hunters who are going out tonight: I do not claim to be an expert but I do get *lots* of practice
My cheat sheet (with résumé):
* Lens with the widest aperture you own, aperture all the way open
* EV -5/3
* Exposure 4 seconds
* ISO to match
* Focus almost infinity (make the stars sharp)
My cheat sheet (with résumé):
* Lens with the widest aperture you own, aperture all the way open
* EV -5/3
* Exposure 4 seconds
* ISO to match
* Focus almost infinity (make the stars sharp)
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Just in case this is useful for anybody in light of the sky being ridiculous again
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This short video has been an internet mainstay and there's just the moment in the video when the cheers turn to, "…oh shit," that I just cackle.
It's the kind of "found" footage that is ripe for satire, and yet satire could never capture the actual real-life shock and hilarity of this moment.
It's the kind of "found" footage that is ripe for satire, and yet satire could never capture the actual real-life shock and hilarity of this moment.
November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This short video has been an internet mainstay and there's just the moment in the video when the cheers turn to, "…oh shit," that I just cackle.
It's the kind of "found" footage that is ripe for satire, and yet satire could never capture the actual real-life shock and hilarity of this moment.
It's the kind of "found" footage that is ripe for satire, and yet satire could never capture the actual real-life shock and hilarity of this moment.
TFW your husband leaves you a surprise tiny delicious cookie in a cute little cup next to your coffee.
🥰☕🍪
🥰☕🍪
November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
TFW your husband leaves you a surprise tiny delicious cookie in a cute little cup next to your coffee.
🥰☕🍪
🥰☕🍪
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ultimate = last in a series
penultimate = second-to-last in a series
antepenultimate = third-to-last in a series
preantepenultimate = fourth-to-last in a series
propreantepenultimate = fifth-to-last in a series
penultimate = second-to-last in a series
antepenultimate = third-to-last in a series
preantepenultimate = fourth-to-last in a series
propreantepenultimate = fifth-to-last in a series
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
ultimate = last in a series
penultimate = second-to-last in a series
antepenultimate = third-to-last in a series
preantepenultimate = fourth-to-last in a series
propreantepenultimate = fifth-to-last in a series
penultimate = second-to-last in a series
antepenultimate = third-to-last in a series
preantepenultimate = fourth-to-last in a series
propreantepenultimate = fifth-to-last in a series
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🎶 No, you didn't have to stoop so low-
Have your friends collect some organs,
Then wake me from slumber...
But I guess that I won't feed my woe:
Now they're just some Bodies
that I used to know 🎶
(You're welcome)
Have your friends collect some organs,
Then wake me from slumber...
But I guess that I won't feed my woe:
Now they're just some Bodies
that I used to know 🎶
(You're welcome)
![Post from @kayteterry / wormbuxx
This cursed thought popped into my head and I'll never unsee it now
[Side by side pictures of Gotye in his video and Frankenstein's creature from the new GDT movie]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:tcvpjkdcsdotgvcgdf6epyoe/bafkreieal46yeacv3s4ahumt6rnrtqbpcls7aszxjmava4bdupc7p7lzxi@jpeg)
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🎶 No, you didn't have to stoop so low-
Have your friends collect some organs,
Then wake me from slumber...
But I guess that I won't feed my woe:
Now they're just some Bodies
that I used to know 🎶
(You're welcome)
Have your friends collect some organs,
Then wake me from slumber...
But I guess that I won't feed my woe:
Now they're just some Bodies
that I used to know 🎶
(You're welcome)
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A favorite cartoonby Stormy Gail Art
November 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
A favorite cartoonby Stormy Gail Art
You really can DoorDash anything these days. Neat.
They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 AM
You really can DoorDash anything these days. Neat.
THIS IS YOUR REMINDER: PRETREAT YOUR FILTHY SHIRT
Somebody remind me in 10 hours to pretreat this spill on my shirt before tossing it into the hamper, thanks
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
THIS IS YOUR REMINDER: PRETREAT YOUR FILTHY SHIRT
Timeline cleanse: Suburban Gold Fairy Trio Enchantment edition
We only rate dogs. This is a family of Suburban Gold Fairies. It's rare for them to travel together like this. Very magical but please only send dogs. Thank you... 13/10 for all (TT: hdbrosriley)
November 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Timeline cleanse: Suburban Gold Fairy Trio Enchantment edition
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I hope a certain Kentucky County clerk is having the hysterical fit I imagine they're having.
At any rate, I hope they have the life they deserve hereafter.
At any rate, I hope they have the life they deserve hereafter.
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I hope a certain Kentucky County clerk is having the hysterical fit I imagine they're having.
At any rate, I hope they have the life they deserve hereafter.
At any rate, I hope they have the life they deserve hereafter.
I wouldn't be surprised if a backroom deal was made in which the GOP told the Sen. Dems that SCOTUS will send KD packing if the Dems cave to the GOP, or SCOTUS'll grant certiori and overturn Obergefell if they don't.
With SCOTUS in their pocket, the GOP is 1955 Biff with the 2015 sports almanac.
With SCOTUS in their pocket, the GOP is 1955 Biff with the 2015 sports almanac.
November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if a backroom deal was made in which the GOP told the Sen. Dems that SCOTUS will send KD packing if the Dems cave to the GOP, or SCOTUS'll grant certiori and overturn Obergefell if they don't.
With SCOTUS in their pocket, the GOP is 1955 Biff with the 2015 sports almanac.
With SCOTUS in their pocket, the GOP is 1955 Biff with the 2015 sports almanac.
I love the mute button.
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I love the mute button.
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Merry Xmas, you heinous troll Kim Davis! May your copious tears stain every one of your sad frocks.
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Merry Xmas, you heinous troll Kim Davis! May your copious tears stain every one of your sad frocks.
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I'd crap the bed.
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I'd crap the bed.
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Mamdani is going to implement Shaka Law. When the walls fell.
November 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Mamdani is going to implement Shaka Law. When the walls fell.
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Mamdani is going to implement Chaka Law. I feel for you.
November 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Mamdani is going to implement Chaka Law. I feel for you.
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This is so sweet and kind about a movie that isn't particularly complex, but was so much fun to make. I love that it has its fans.
Hey @wilwheaton.net - here’s a nice shoutout article for one of your films! I’ll have to revisit it again.
www.cinemablend.com/streaming-ne...
www.cinemablend.com/streaming-ne...
An Underrated Sean Astin And Wil Wheaton Action Thriller From 1991 Is Streaming For Free
A blast from the past!
www.cinemablend.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This is so sweet and kind about a movie that isn't particularly complex, but was so much fun to make. I love that it has its fans.
"Where's your fucking poppy?"
November 9, 2025 at 3:08 AM
"Where's your fucking poppy?"