John Lewis
@uneasyrhetoric.net
GenX dude addicted to literature, language (semi-francophone), coffee, and fresh air. Politics isn't fun anymore. Opinions are mine and do not represent any affiliation. ✊. He/him
Don't ever stop learning.
October 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Don't ever stop learning.
Had some Bluesky related protest wear today. Sacramento, CA representing.
June 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Had some Bluesky related protest wear today. Sacramento, CA representing.
An interesting discussion. Thought provoking. The authors level criticism at the left that it has adopted language of the right, but so have they (eg, get regulations out of the way). They acknowledge the value of some regulations in passing.
June 2, 2025 at 5:05 AM
An interesting discussion. Thought provoking. The authors level criticism at the left that it has adopted language of the right, but so have they (eg, get regulations out of the way). They acknowledge the value of some regulations in passing.
A quote from "Lamentation" by CJ Sansom, 2014
We are about to find out how true this is.
We are about to find out how true this is.
April 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A quote from "Lamentation" by CJ Sansom, 2014
We are about to find out how true this is.
We are about to find out how true this is.
Drinking a beer, grilling some chicken, and trying really hard to forget I live in a dumpster fire.
April 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Drinking a beer, grilling some chicken, and trying really hard to forget I live in a dumpster fire.
A beautiful book published in 1960 but still relevant. Examines that space between life and death, and questions the meaning and value of each. Existentialist and moody.
March 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A beautiful book published in 1960 but still relevant. Examines that space between life and death, and questions the meaning and value of each. Existentialist and moody.
Acquired two books in French recently. The Bonheur was a gift from @mab365.bsky.social . The Dabos was based on a recommendation from the Currently Reading podcast. I happened to find the book in French cheap on Abe Books. #booksky #currentlyreading
March 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Acquired two books in French recently. The Bonheur was a gift from @mab365.bsky.social . The Dabos was based on a recommendation from the Currently Reading podcast. I happened to find the book in French cheap on Abe Books. #booksky #currentlyreading
51% of the 350 homes in Paradise built after 2008 regulations requiring fire resistant construction survived. 18% of homes built before survived. Regulations work. #booksky
March 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
51% of the 350 homes in Paradise built after 2008 regulations requiring fire resistant construction survived. 18% of homes built before survived. Regulations work. #booksky
I hear the post life phase is pretty cheap.
March 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I hear the post life phase is pretty cheap.
Finished this yesterday. I recommend it. The connection with Twain's work was probably unnecessary from a narrative standpoint, but I suspect reading the two together would be enlightening. Often didactic but casual (American) readers may need to be hit over the head with meaning. #booksky
March 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Finished this yesterday. I recommend it. The connection with Twain's work was probably unnecessary from a narrative standpoint, but I suspect reading the two together would be enlightening. Often didactic but casual (American) readers may need to be hit over the head with meaning. #booksky
What an absolutely exquisite translation.
February 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM
What an absolutely exquisite translation.
Went to the protest at the Capitol. On the way home I made the mistake of listening to the news.
February 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Went to the protest at the Capitol. On the way home I made the mistake of listening to the news.
Apple maps will probably change as well but I have never wanted an iPhone until now.
February 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Apple maps will probably change as well but I have never wanted an iPhone until now.
Kinda wondering if I should post this on LinkedIn.
January 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Kinda wondering if I should post this on LinkedIn.
This is an excellent if sobering look at American evangelical Christianity. It is a five star read even though I fundamentally disagree with the author's own Christian optimism. At one point he echoes Luke Skywalker, saying that he knows there is Christian love in there somewhere. I don't. #booksky
January 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM
This is an excellent if sobering look at American evangelical Christianity. It is a five star read even though I fundamentally disagree with the author's own Christian optimism. At one point he echoes Luke Skywalker, saying that he knows there is Christian love in there somewhere. I don't. #booksky
A couple books from my alma mater's alumni magazine. Picked up today at Capital Books on K. #booksky #buylocal #reedcollege
January 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A couple books from my alma mater's alumni magazine. Picked up today at Capital Books on K. #booksky #buylocal #reedcollege
Shit like this will quickly make Bluesky uninhabitable. FYI "Sarah," my OF budget is $0 and I have already exceeded it.
January 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Shit like this will quickly make Bluesky uninhabitable. FYI "Sarah," my OF budget is $0 and I have already exceeded it.
Behold! Christians!
🙄 Horwitz, T. A Voyage Long and Strange, 2008
🙄 Horwitz, T. A Voyage Long and Strange, 2008
December 30, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Behold! Christians!
🙄 Horwitz, T. A Voyage Long and Strange, 2008
🙄 Horwitz, T. A Voyage Long and Strange, 2008
December 25, 2024 at 5:19 PM
My current read. As the note flags suggest, I may have thoughts. #booksky #leadership
December 24, 2024 at 11:00 PM
My current read. As the note flags suggest, I may have thoughts. #booksky #leadership
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 20/20
#booksky #bookchallenge #books
#booksky #bookchallenge #books
December 22, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 20/20
#booksky #bookchallenge #books
#booksky #bookchallenge #books