Jim S

I like saying “Bo Bischette” like it’s phonetically the same as Boba Fett.

My amazing Priority 600ADX locked to a pole outside the DMV in STL. Unsurprisingly, the only bike here.

Can’t believe there’s no secure bike parking at the Kingshighway License Office (STL). Time to make my own.

@transittangents.bsky.social great episode. I don’t know that there’s a winner in the fare-free argument, it’s nuanced. I also don’t know if a Mayor Mamdani has the power to even make the buses fare-free in NYC.

But, I absolutely love that making buses better is a campaign topic in 2025.

Easy.

Recent favorite - “Somebody Feed Phil” on Netflix.

Gorgeous dawn over Boathouse Lake in Carondelet Park

Gorgeous dawn over Boathouse Lake in Carondelet Park

Gorgeous dawn over Boathouse Lake in Carondelet Park

Haven’t done an update on the Magestic Beauty of Carondelet Park Index (the MBCPI) in a while. Early today there was a Q3 MBCPI high reached of 108. Stellar appearance of dawn coming up over a misty Boathouse Lake on a coolish morning. These pictures don’t even do it justice.

Hi. Can I say I really identify with this post, as a divorced dad? As in, I’m also this guy? I’ve not really had a conversation with my ex about how she feels about it, but yeah, I’m doing all these things that I avoided when we were married. And, it’s probably worth reflecting on why.

Federer’s Folly Trail at Carondelet Park First section of singletrack built in the city of St. Louis. Another loop of similar length will be added in the future.

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A Trailforks record of my ride today. 6.3 miles in 56 minutes. Home->5 laps of Federer’s Folly->home.

It was hot. 100F according to WeatherBug.

Crazy? Yeah, probably. #bikestl

@sophianyx.bsky.social I did this 44 post thread earlier this year. Yeah, REM was a big deal for me.

“Finest Worksong” (the version with horns from “Eponymous”)
“Driver 8”
“Talk About the Passion”
“Flowers of Guatemala”
“So. Central Rain”

But, for pure joy? I have to go with “Voice of Harold”

There hasn’t been a statewide Democrat that has significantly passed 40% of the vote since Galloway was last elected auditor. I’m not about to hold my breath that this is the turning point.

Ok, hear me out. A Lord of the Rings remake, but with these two taking the One Ring to Mordor:

I don’t know. Is there any video proof? (Jk - I’ve actually seen you do it in person, Green Tour, STL).

What is up with that? I am in no way superior, that’s literally what I said. Anyway, have a nice day.

That’s just it. I’m not some super-athlete. I’m overweight. I just know that it’s an incredibly inefficient use of resources to move a 200lb human body with 3000lbs of metal. So, I’ve figured out how to do it better. I’m only “atypical” in the sense that car-first is typical in the US.

Rarely in STL is it 90 AND raining, but rain is no issue. Just wear rain gear. Cold is no problem, I’d much rather bike in cold than drive. Costco is no challenge with a cargo bike, I’ve done it with my e-bike. I grocery shop with my bike several times a week.

I’m an average middle aged guy in an average Midwest city (STL). I’ve literally done every one of those. I don’t do too much icy, but any street that one can drive on safely I can bike on. Two (bike to work in 90 degrees and bike to a sports practice) in the last week.

I love the movie “The Big Short” for many reasons. Not least of which is Mark. Baum’s speech near the end that has an eternal truth : “For 15000 years, fraud and short-sighted thinking have never, ever worked. Not once. Eventually you get caught.” I still cling to hope that’s true.

I love the movie “The Big Short” for many reasons. Not least of which is Mark. Baum’s speech near the end that has an eternal truth : “For 15000 years, fraud and short-sighted thinking have never, ever worked. Not once. Eventually you get caught.” I still cling to hope that’s true.

Mayor Cara Spencer of STL riding a bicycle

I’d like to introduce Cara Spencer, Mayor of St. Louis.

Dumb question, is that a dessert, so it’s ice cream; or is that savory and that’s ricotta?

Obviously, even though it’s still on the air, it has zero cultural significance anymore. I can’t name a single current host of any network news.

I recently took my 16 and 11 yo kids to a performance of “Come From Away”. The reporter is excited at one point about being contacted by Tom Brokaw.

16yo : who was Tom Brokaw?

Me : longtime host of NBC Nightly News

16yo : oh….what was NBC Nightly News?

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As a scientist, 100% agree. Totally shallowly written characters that are not nerds, they’re caricatures of nerds. Hate it.

Spaceballs

Love really everything else from Mel Brooks. Just never got that one.

Uhhhhh….I used Compuserve with a dial-up modem on a Commodore 64. (Insert Jamie Lee Curtis “I’m old” GIF)

Perhaps, but it’s a part of a pattern.

Someone in the administration (incl POTUS) says something outrageous->theres a backlash more than was expected->”oh, EVERYONE knows I was just joking”

Words, especially by heads of departments, have meaning and importance.

No doubt, “Sir Duke”

YouTube video by Kemet Coleman Kemet the Phantom - Get Out (The Streetcar Song) - Official Video

@transittangents.bsky.social great episode on KC transit.

As much as it pains me as a life-long STL’n to give KC props on anything, the streetcar is great!! Also, it has the absolute best song written about it. I wish we had something this cool about Metrolink.

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