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Andy Karlson

@andykarlson.bsky.social

Husband, father of 3, UU minister, hospital chaplain, dedicated amateur film photographer (unless otherwise noted, photos taken with my Google Pixel 7 Pro), opinions my own. "I am at home with the me. I am rooted in the me who is on this adventure."

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"I don't care about polling," might be the single biggest lie this pathological liar has ever uttered.

02.03.2026 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Damn it, damn it, damn it

www.reuters.com/business/med...

02.03.2026 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Casimir Pulaski Day
YouTube video by Sufjan Stevens - Topic Casimir Pulaski Day

A sad and beautiful song appropriate to the day:

youtu.be/TfEkDqP34xo?...

02.03.2026 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing this, and I'm just really really glad that you and your family can celebrate this anniversary.

02.03.2026 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A man in a black coat is halfway in frame. Behind him is a brown brick house and at the top right corner of the frame, most of a flag that reads β€œDonate Life / Donation Saves Lives” is visible.

A man in a black coat is halfway in frame. Behind him is a brown brick house and at the top right corner of the frame, most of a flag that reads β€œDonate Life / Donation Saves Lives” is visible.

It’s the 7th anniversary of Miss No User-Serviceable Parts Inside’s transplant, which I mark by reminding people to opt in to be an organ donor. Lucy’s was a pediatric donor, and the depth of our gratitude and sympathy is inexpressible.

Sign up *and* inform your loved ones of your intention.

02.03.2026 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

There might not be a single person alive less qualified than Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense right now.

02.03.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a strong example of @jamellebouie.net's point from his SOTU analysis: for Trump and Hegseth and the rest of these creeps, "Americans" really only refers to a narrow slice of the populace.

Renee Good and Alex Pretti never cross his mind, because opposing the regime rendered them nationless.

02.03.2026 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just a little ways into Suzanne Palmer's The Scavenger Door, the third book in her Finder series. Really fun SF adventure series.

02.03.2026 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Washington At Valley Forge
YouTube video by The Jim Kweskin Jug Band - Topic Washington At Valley Forge

Valley Forge mentioned!

youtu.be/DzI_DMDgMd4?...

02.03.2026 05:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Talk about all hat no cattle

02.03.2026 04:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
02.03.2026 02:41 β€” πŸ‘ 173    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0

I guess there *are* things money can't buy

02.03.2026 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Right, I think she's confused on more than one axis.

02.03.2026 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm betting she's (mis)remembering Feingold's sole vote against the PATRIOT Act.

02.03.2026 03:39 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

That was in the House; she's confusing Sanders with Russ Feingold.

02.03.2026 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hahahaha holy fucking shit if anyone ever doubts their stance on any issue just look to Van Jones as an anti-compass and do the exact opposite of whatever this corrupt asshole is doing.

02.03.2026 03:08 β€” πŸ‘ 479    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 3

Ken, only 21% approve of this, you don't gain anything by equivocating.

02.03.2026 03:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jammy yes, probably not soft-boiled. Also no deviled!

02.03.2026 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh buddy, oof

02.03.2026 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That Keir, just a master at threading tricky political needles.

01.03.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In general I'm anti-canned tuna! It's one of my three anathemata, along with cottage cheese and hard-boiled eggs. Other than those three I'm actually a pretty adventurous eater.

01.03.2026 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You might think you're immune to brain frying, but you're not. If you are actively consuming Twitter your brain will be fried.

01.03.2026 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 284    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
A picture I took in Iran. I think this was in Kashan, in a bazaar. It's from inside looking up into a dome. The light centers on the apex, where air flows into the bazaar and down across a fountain, cooling over the water and making an ancient air conditioner.

I fucking miss Iran.

I miss my family there.

I miss the feeling of NOT being judged because in the US I've always been "othered" for my heritage and there I'm one of them. Even though they all know I'm from the US, I'm one of them.

I hope enough of it's still standing in the wake of American fascism for me to visit again.

A picture I took in Iran. I think this was in Kashan, in a bazaar. It's from inside looking up into a dome. The light centers on the apex, where air flows into the bazaar and down across a fountain, cooling over the water and making an ancient air conditioner. I fucking miss Iran. I miss my family there. I miss the feeling of NOT being judged because in the US I've always been "othered" for my heritage and there I'm one of them. Even though they all know I'm from the US, I'm one of them. I hope enough of it's still standing in the wake of American fascism for me to visit again.

28.02.2026 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wonder when Bernie and the remaining Bluesky diehards will finally recognize the situation here.

01.03.2026 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 708    πŸ” 125    πŸ’¬ 38    πŸ“Œ 8

lol, come on, man.

1. Iraq and Iran are different countries?
2. Dude died because his tank fell into a river!

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Two onion bagel halves covered in yellow curry chicken salad sit on a yellow plate with red design around the rim

Two onion bagel halves covered in yellow curry chicken salad sit on a yellow plate with red design around the rim

My loathing for all other lunch "salads" (tuna,egg, regular chicken) is the exact inverse of how much I love a good curry chicken salad. I made this batch on Friday and it is exactly to my preferences, which is a very good feeling.

01.03.2026 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A black and white photograph of a Black man sitting in a wheelchair. He is wearing dark clothing, and he's showing strength and dignity as he stares into the camera.

A black and white photograph of a Black man sitting in a wheelchair. He is wearing dark clothing, and he's showing strength and dignity as he stares into the camera.

Jerry.
Jersey City, 2021.

Photograph by Duquann Sweeney

01.03.2026 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He is one person we never need to hear from on any topic ever again

01.03.2026 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0