Tom Bodett
@tombodett.bsky.social
Biology: 67% lumber 33% nonsense
Biography: Woodworker, Professional Talker.
Biography: Woodworker, Professional Talker.
The madness has to stop.
We all forget people's names and we all feel sick about it when we do.
Henceforth it is unacceptable to take offense when someone forgets your name, and you are forbidden to lie "I am terrible with names" when you forget theirs.
You are normal with names. We all are.
We all forget people's names and we all feel sick about it when we do.
Henceforth it is unacceptable to take offense when someone forgets your name, and you are forbidden to lie "I am terrible with names" when you forget theirs.
You are normal with names. We all are.
November 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The madness has to stop.
We all forget people's names and we all feel sick about it when we do.
Henceforth it is unacceptable to take offense when someone forgets your name, and you are forbidden to lie "I am terrible with names" when you forget theirs.
You are normal with names. We all are.
We all forget people's names and we all feel sick about it when we do.
Henceforth it is unacceptable to take offense when someone forgets your name, and you are forbidden to lie "I am terrible with names" when you forget theirs.
You are normal with names. We all are.
If you're talking about a healthier diet and exercise, I agree. Brutal.
🙌 Unfortunately there is only one way I know to stop aging, and its not a great alternative...
November 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
If you're talking about a healthier diet and exercise, I agree. Brutal.
The biggest problem facing Vermont and many states in our region is the aging population. We HAVE to stop aging. I'm game. Who's in?
November 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The biggest problem facing Vermont and many states in our region is the aging population. We HAVE to stop aging. I'm game. Who's in?
I cut this clipping from a newspaper 40 years. This quote from novelist EL Doctorow has hung over my desk ever since. It has pulled me out of many a writing mud hole.
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I cut this clipping from a newspaper 40 years. This quote from novelist EL Doctorow has hung over my desk ever since. It has pulled me out of many a writing mud hole.
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When Stephen Miller hijacks the Major League Baseball social media account
October 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
When Stephen Miller hijacks the Major League Baseball social media account
I've been in airports and planes all day and things went smoothly. I thanked every TSA person I saw for coming into work today without pay. They appreciated it.
October 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I've been in airports and planes all day and things went smoothly. I thanked every TSA person I saw for coming into work today without pay. They appreciated it.
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HatchSpace is working hard to help people work hard! Oh what fun we have.
HatchSpace is working hard to help people work hard! Oh what fun we have.
Leaving the Lathe On: How HatchSpace Builds People and Professions | Department of Labor
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September 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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HatchSpace is working hard to help people work hard! Oh what fun we have.
HatchSpace is working hard to help people work hard! Oh what fun we have.
In August of 1984 Susan Stamberg introduced my first radio commentary for All Things Considered. I thought for sure my life had peaked. I still think it might have. She was already a legend then.
After more than five decades with NPR, correspondent and former All Things Considered and Weekend Edition Sunday host, Susan Stamberg, retired from the network this week.
NPR founding mother Susan Stamberg reflects on her career and favorite memories
After more than five decades with NPR, correspondent and former All Things Considered and Weekend Edition Sunday host, Susan Stamberg, retired from the network this week.
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September 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
In August of 1984 Susan Stamberg introduced my first radio commentary for All Things Considered. I thought for sure my life had peaked. I still think it might have. She was already a legend then.
Everyone says their exes are narcissists. We're all exes of somebody. I don't know about the rest of you, but they're wrong about me.
September 2, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Everyone says their exes are narcissists. We're all exes of somebody. I don't know about the rest of you, but they're wrong about me.
Thanks Linh -- Glad to know you're still keeping score!
Unless if I'm missing or have incorrect data, @tombodett.bsky.social's appearance on this week's #WaitWaitDontTellMe marks his 175th regular show appearance and 300th overall (including Best Of and repeat shows).
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August 31, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Thanks Linh -- Glad to know you're still keeping score!
A Common Snapping Turtle laid her eggs alongside our driveway today. That is not common. Must be good luck.
June 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
A Common Snapping Turtle laid her eggs alongside our driveway today. That is not common. Must be good luck.
50 yrs ago today I had a near death journey from an electrical accident. It changed my life and saved it. I told the story on The Moth a few years ago themoth.org/stories/insi...
Today, even in my second life, I qualify for AARP membership.
Today, even in my second life, I qualify for AARP membership.
The Moth (en-US) | Stories | Inside Passage
Tom Bodett fears his father's judgment after being accidentally electrocuted.
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May 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
50 yrs ago today I had a near death journey from an electrical accident. It changed my life and saved it. I told the story on The Moth a few years ago themoth.org/stories/insi...
Today, even in my second life, I qualify for AARP membership.
Today, even in my second life, I qualify for AARP membership.
Give me your tired, your poor, Your leopard print masses learning to market themselves.
The Trump superfan showcased as one of the first Afrikaner refugees from anti-white racism in South Africa.
May 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Give me your tired, your poor, Your leopard print masses learning to market themselves.
Around Mothers Day I'm always reminded that none of us would have lasted 3 days had someone not been there with us the whole time. Not to mention the following 5000 or so days before most of us became minimally "viable".
Whoever that person was for you - that's your mom. Here's mine.
Whoever that person was for you - that's your mom. Here's mine.
May 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Around Mothers Day I'm always reminded that none of us would have lasted 3 days had someone not been there with us the whole time. Not to mention the following 5000 or so days before most of us became minimally "viable".
Whoever that person was for you - that's your mom. Here's mine.
Whoever that person was for you - that's your mom. Here's mine.
Today would have been my dad's 100th birthday. He saw 85 years of it and I think he would agree that was enough.
Happy Birthday, Dad.
Happy Birthday, Dad.
May 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Today would have been my dad's 100th birthday. He saw 85 years of it and I think he would agree that was enough.
Happy Birthday, Dad.
Happy Birthday, Dad.
As a grateful welcome the week's spring weather I exchanged some of the glass panels on our porch with screens. This was stupid of me.
I sincerely apologize to the people of New England for the weekend cold front and gusty winds. I would like to say this will not happen again, but it will.
I sincerely apologize to the people of New England for the weekend cold front and gusty winds. I would like to say this will not happen again, but it will.
April 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
As a grateful welcome the week's spring weather I exchanged some of the glass panels on our porch with screens. This was stupid of me.
I sincerely apologize to the people of New England for the weekend cold front and gusty winds. I would like to say this will not happen again, but it will.
I sincerely apologize to the people of New England for the weekend cold front and gusty winds. I would like to say this will not happen again, but it will.
I've had my American Red Cross Certificate of Completion of training for First Aid/CPR/AED with Life-Threatening Bleeding for 6 hrs and still no action. To keep my skills sharp it looks like I'll have to push somebody down.
April 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I've had my American Red Cross Certificate of Completion of training for First Aid/CPR/AED with Life-Threatening Bleeding for 6 hrs and still no action. To keep my skills sharp it looks like I'll have to push somebody down.
The Gelded Age
The Incredulity Era
Historians will propose in due course a name for this current phase we are witnessing in the United States. My early submission: The Great Dismantling.
April 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The Gelded Age
Marriages change over time. We wink and say, "let's see if we can nap in every room in the house."
April 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Marriages change over time. We wink and say, "let's see if we can nap in every room in the house."
I love spring in Vermont
April 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I love spring in Vermont
I have 30 times as many followers on X as I do on BlueSky and this post received twice as many reactions here.
I want to keep eating lunch at this table.
I want to keep eating lunch at this table.
Physics is hilarious-
Heisenberg and Schrödinger get stopped by a police officer who says,“Did you know you were driving at 75 mph?”
Heisenberg sighs, “Oh great, now we’re lost.”
The officer checks the car’s trunk and asks “Why is there a dead cat in here?”
Schrödinger grumbles, “Well, there is NOW!
Heisenberg and Schrödinger get stopped by a police officer who says,“Did you know you were driving at 75 mph?”
Heisenberg sighs, “Oh great, now we’re lost.”
The officer checks the car’s trunk and asks “Why is there a dead cat in here?”
Schrödinger grumbles, “Well, there is NOW!
April 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I have 30 times as many followers on X as I do on BlueSky and this post received twice as many reactions here.
I want to keep eating lunch at this table.
I want to keep eating lunch at this table.
Physics is hilarious-
Heisenberg and Schrödinger get stopped by a police officer who says,“Did you know you were driving at 75 mph?”
Heisenberg sighs, “Oh great, now we’re lost.”
The officer checks the car’s trunk and asks “Why is there a dead cat in here?”
Schrödinger grumbles, “Well, there is NOW!
Heisenberg and Schrödinger get stopped by a police officer who says,“Did you know you were driving at 75 mph?”
Heisenberg sighs, “Oh great, now we’re lost.”
The officer checks the car’s trunk and asks “Why is there a dead cat in here?”
Schrödinger grumbles, “Well, there is NOW!
April 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Physics is hilarious-
Heisenberg and Schrödinger get stopped by a police officer who says,“Did you know you were driving at 75 mph?”
Heisenberg sighs, “Oh great, now we’re lost.”
The officer checks the car’s trunk and asks “Why is there a dead cat in here?”
Schrödinger grumbles, “Well, there is NOW!
Heisenberg and Schrödinger get stopped by a police officer who says,“Did you know you were driving at 75 mph?”
Heisenberg sighs, “Oh great, now we’re lost.”
The officer checks the car’s trunk and asks “Why is there a dead cat in here?”
Schrödinger grumbles, “Well, there is NOW!
After the Civil War former CSA Gen.Longstreet admitted to his old friend US Grant, "The mistake we made was giving up the stars and stripes." There is real power in it.
A Simple Act of American Dignity open.substack.com/pub/mikebroc...
A Simple Act of American Dignity open.substack.com/pub/mikebroc...
A Simple Act of American Dignity
I have an appeal to my American readership.
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April 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
After the Civil War former CSA Gen.Longstreet admitted to his old friend US Grant, "The mistake we made was giving up the stars and stripes." There is real power in it.
A Simple Act of American Dignity open.substack.com/pub/mikebroc...
A Simple Act of American Dignity open.substack.com/pub/mikebroc...
Celebrating my 33rd sobriety birthday today. Woodworking changed my life. Probably saved it too. www.hatchspace.org/news/l1do7ly...
Tom Bodett interviewed by Frank Blake on Podcast — HatchSpace
In a world that’s forgotten how to do things together, Bodett – famous for leaving the light on for you at Motel 6 – provides connection and creativity at HatchSpace.
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April 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Celebrating my 33rd sobriety birthday today. Woodworking changed my life. Probably saved it too. www.hatchspace.org/news/l1do7ly...