Jeff Burkholder
@zoidland.bsky.social
Tech Guy and former polymath (he/him)
Just calling out a family member on Facebook for being racist. How's your Wednesday going? 😑
November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Just calling out a family member on Facebook for being racist. How's your Wednesday going? 😑
I was sending a birthday greeting to a long out-of-touch friend from elementary school on Facebook, and discovered that he had died three years ago.
I then deleted the birthday posts that I had unnoticingly sent the past two years.
...ow.
I then deleted the birthday posts that I had unnoticingly sent the past two years.
...ow.
October 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I was sending a birthday greeting to a long out-of-touch friend from elementary school on Facebook, and discovered that he had died three years ago.
I then deleted the birthday posts that I had unnoticingly sent the past two years.
...ow.
I then deleted the birthday posts that I had unnoticingly sent the past two years.
...ow.
HVAC guy is talking to my housemate (a woman) about the maintenance work he's done. I walk by to listen, and immediately he starts addressing me (a man), completely turning his back on HM. After a moment or two, I step past him and stand by her, so he has to speak toward both of us. #LatentMisogyny
October 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
HVAC guy is talking to my housemate (a woman) about the maintenance work he's done. I walk by to listen, and immediately he starts addressing me (a man), completely turning his back on HM. After a moment or two, I step past him and stand by her, so he has to speak toward both of us. #LatentMisogyny
Reposted by Jeff Burkholder
This week’s comic now up on @dailykos.com
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Billy Dare’s adventure in a strange and brutal land
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Billy Dare’s adventure in a strange and brutal land
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Cartoon: Tom the Dancing Bug's Billy Dare, Boy Adventurer, finds himself in a strange country
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October 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This week’s comic now up on @dailykos.com
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Billy Dare’s adventure in a strange and brutal land
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www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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Billy Dare’s adventure in a strange and brutal land
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The term "Antifa" means "Anti-Fascist".
If you call yourself "anti-Antifa", guess what that makes you?
If you call yourself "anti-Antifa", guess what that makes you?
October 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The term "Antifa" means "Anti-Fascist".
If you call yourself "anti-Antifa", guess what that makes you?
If you call yourself "anti-Antifa", guess what that makes you?
Oh, nothing big, just learning that -- because of a planned change to how the company handles PTO accruals -- I may now be unable to take off for the February vacation that @jacksvalentine.bsky.social have been planning for *years*. So, y'know, a bit put out about that.
What's new with you?
What's new with you?
September 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Oh, nothing big, just learning that -- because of a planned change to how the company handles PTO accruals -- I may now be unable to take off for the February vacation that @jacksvalentine.bsky.social have been planning for *years*. So, y'know, a bit put out about that.
What's new with you?
What's new with you?
Well, today has not been a great day. #understatement
September 16, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Well, today has not been a great day. #understatement
I've come to the realization that I'm rather terrible with the "social" part of social media.
Yes, I know this comes as a huge surprise to absolutely no one.
Yes, I know this comes as a huge surprise to absolutely no one.
September 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I've come to the realization that I'm rather terrible with the "social" part of social media.
Yes, I know this comes as a huge surprise to absolutely no one.
Yes, I know this comes as a huge surprise to absolutely no one.
Reposted by Jeff Burkholder
“Grief”
(With praise and attribution to Jamie Anderson,
whose wonderful insight on grief inspired this lil’ poem.)
(With praise and attribution to Jamie Anderson,
whose wonderful insight on grief inspired this lil’ poem.)
July 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
“Grief”
(With praise and attribution to Jamie Anderson,
whose wonderful insight on grief inspired this lil’ poem.)
(With praise and attribution to Jamie Anderson,
whose wonderful insight on grief inspired this lil’ poem.)
Had a sliiiiight setback in teaching the youngest how to drive yesterday.
Somewhat related: I seem to be in need of another car... 😅💥🚗
Somewhat related: I seem to be in need of another car... 😅💥🚗
June 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Had a sliiiiight setback in teaching the youngest how to drive yesterday.
Somewhat related: I seem to be in need of another car... 😅💥🚗
Somewhat related: I seem to be in need of another car... 😅💥🚗
Reposted by Jeff Burkholder
WIFE: You're very quiet. What are you thinking?
ME: How could anyone trust Scooby Doo and his gang to solve any crimes when they call their vehicle The Mystery Machine. It's clearly a van.
HER: Sometimes it's ok to say 'nothing'
ME: How could anyone trust Scooby Doo and his gang to solve any crimes when they call their vehicle The Mystery Machine. It's clearly a van.
HER: Sometimes it's ok to say 'nothing'
June 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
WIFE: You're very quiet. What are you thinking?
ME: How could anyone trust Scooby Doo and his gang to solve any crimes when they call their vehicle The Mystery Machine. It's clearly a van.
HER: Sometimes it's ok to say 'nothing'
ME: How could anyone trust Scooby Doo and his gang to solve any crimes when they call their vehicle The Mystery Machine. It's clearly a van.
HER: Sometimes it's ok to say 'nothing'
Most of the time, as my form of resistance, I inform and teach. But this weekend, for the first time, really, I protested. Was a very positive experience. #NoKings #HersheyPA
June 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Most of the time, as my form of resistance, I inform and teach. But this weekend, for the first time, really, I protested. Was a very positive experience. #NoKings #HersheyPA
Hey @davekellett.bsky.social -- Just a heads-up: Your RSS feeds for both Sheldon and Drive have been reposting *everything* since 2014 over the past 12 hours or so...
June 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hey @davekellett.bsky.social -- Just a heads-up: Your RSS feeds for both Sheldon and Drive have been reposting *everything* since 2014 over the past 12 hours or so...
Bailing out my basement was not how I wanted to round out the week…
May 31, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Bailing out my basement was not how I wanted to round out the week…
I always forget how much I love Back to the Future until I watch it again.
May 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I always forget how much I love Back to the Future until I watch it again.
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Bunch people accused me of misinformation saying they’re targeting the disease not the people with the disease.
I’d like to ask: you think autism and ADHD and neurodivergence is a disease? And why exactly (and how exactly) do you think it’s ok to reduce the number of people with these conditions?
I’d like to ask: you think autism and ADHD and neurodivergence is a disease? And why exactly (and how exactly) do you think it’s ok to reduce the number of people with these conditions?
This commission statement refers to people with Autism, ADHD, asthma, auto-immune disease, and chronic illness as a “dire threat to the American people and our way of life”.
This is a manifesto against disability.
This is the language of eugenics.
This is a manifesto against disability.
This is the language of eugenics.
Establishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
www.whitehouse.gov
February 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Bunch people accused me of misinformation saying they’re targeting the disease not the people with the disease.
I’d like to ask: you think autism and ADHD and neurodivergence is a disease? And why exactly (and how exactly) do you think it’s ok to reduce the number of people with these conditions?
I’d like to ask: you think autism and ADHD and neurodivergence is a disease? And why exactly (and how exactly) do you think it’s ok to reduce the number of people with these conditions?
She requested we go to “Playa Bowls” for breakfast.
I heard “Pliables” and was wondering about a diner where the wait staff encourages you to eat healthier options.
“Yes, you *could* have steak & eggs, but wouldn’t the oatmeal be better for your cholesterol?”
I heard “Pliables” and was wondering about a diner where the wait staff encourages you to eat healthier options.
“Yes, you *could* have steak & eggs, but wouldn’t the oatmeal be better for your cholesterol?”
April 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
She requested we go to “Playa Bowls” for breakfast.
I heard “Pliables” and was wondering about a diner where the wait staff encourages you to eat healthier options.
“Yes, you *could* have steak & eggs, but wouldn’t the oatmeal be better for your cholesterol?”
I heard “Pliables” and was wondering about a diner where the wait staff encourages you to eat healthier options.
“Yes, you *could* have steak & eggs, but wouldn’t the oatmeal be better for your cholesterol?”
Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs.
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
April 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs.
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
This evening, I have a little one-on-one time with my youngest. I suggested that we plan on "Pizza and Star Trek?" and the response was an enthusiastic, "That sounds great!"
#ParentingWin
#ParentingWin
April 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This evening, I have a little one-on-one time with my youngest. I suggested that we plan on "Pizza and Star Trek?" and the response was an enthusiastic, "That sounds great!"
#ParentingWin
#ParentingWin
2025: ChatGPT isn't a reliable resource.
2005: You shouldn't trust everything you read on Wikipedia.
1985: The World Book Encyclopedia isn't a primary resource.
2025: Uhh...what's a "primary resource"?
2005: I dunno. Let me Google that for you.
1985: ...I can't even.
2005: You shouldn't trust everything you read on Wikipedia.
1985: The World Book Encyclopedia isn't a primary resource.
2025: Uhh...what's a "primary resource"?
2005: I dunno. Let me Google that for you.
1985: ...I can't even.
sometimes I feel like a dinosaur, cause no one looks anything up anymore 🦕
April 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
2025: ChatGPT isn't a reliable resource.
2005: You shouldn't trust everything you read on Wikipedia.
1985: The World Book Encyclopedia isn't a primary resource.
2025: Uhh...what's a "primary resource"?
2005: I dunno. Let me Google that for you.
1985: ...I can't even.
2005: You shouldn't trust everything you read on Wikipedia.
1985: The World Book Encyclopedia isn't a primary resource.
2025: Uhh...what's a "primary resource"?
2005: I dunno. Let me Google that for you.
1985: ...I can't even.
Her: (browns meat)
Me (smelling): Mmm...I love the Maillard reaction. Which is, of course, different from the Maiar reaction.
Her:
Me: That's how Gandalf responds to the Balrog.
Her: Get out of my kitchen now.
Me (smelling): Mmm...I love the Maillard reaction. Which is, of course, different from the Maiar reaction.
Her:
Me: That's how Gandalf responds to the Balrog.
Her: Get out of my kitchen now.
March 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Her: (browns meat)
Me (smelling): Mmm...I love the Maillard reaction. Which is, of course, different from the Maiar reaction.
Her:
Me: That's how Gandalf responds to the Balrog.
Her: Get out of my kitchen now.
Me (smelling): Mmm...I love the Maillard reaction. Which is, of course, different from the Maiar reaction.
Her:
Me: That's how Gandalf responds to the Balrog.
Her: Get out of my kitchen now.
A brief check-in and a selection of videos and links to encourage action for March 5, 2025:
- John Oliver: Facebook and content moderation
- Adam Conover: No one is coming to save us
- Links to sites that provide context on the news
- Jon Stewart: America
zoidland.com/2025/03/05/v...
- John Oliver: Facebook and content moderation
- Adam Conover: No one is coming to save us
- Links to sites that provide context on the news
- Jon Stewart: America
zoidland.com/2025/03/05/v...
Video Chat
A brief check-in and a selection of videos and links to encourage action for March 5, 2025: – John Oliver: Facebook and content moderation – Adam Conover: No one is coming to save us &#…
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March 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A brief check-in and a selection of videos and links to encourage action for March 5, 2025:
- John Oliver: Facebook and content moderation
- Adam Conover: No one is coming to save us
- Links to sites that provide context on the news
- Jon Stewart: America
zoidland.com/2025/03/05/v...
- John Oliver: Facebook and content moderation
- Adam Conover: No one is coming to save us
- Links to sites that provide context on the news
- Jon Stewart: America
zoidland.com/2025/03/05/v...
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A fantastic movie about a group from different backgrounds and lifestyles banding together to weather a catastrophe. I wonder why this spoke so deeply to me at this time... #Flow
Watching “Flow” with the family. A lot of “awwwww…” and “uh oh!” going on.
Adorable.
Adorable.
a black cat with yellow eyes is laying in the grass at night
Alt: a black cat with yellow eyes is laying in the grass at night
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February 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A fantastic movie about a group from different backgrounds and lifestyles banding together to weather a catastrophe. I wonder why this spoke so deeply to me at this time... #Flow
A Brief History of the last 24 Hours in US Politics (and Sports & Entertainment) for February 10, 2025:
- Kendrick Lamar's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
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- Kendrick Lamar's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Halftime
A Brief History of the last 24 Hours in US Politics (and Sports & Entertainment) for February 10, 2025: – Kendrick Lamar’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
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February 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A Brief History of the last 24 Hours in US Politics (and Sports & Entertainment) for February 10, 2025:
- Kendrick Lamar's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
zoidland.com/2025/02/10/h...
- Kendrick Lamar's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
zoidland.com/2025/02/10/h...