Derek Powazek
@fraying.bsky.social
I used to make websites. I wrote the book “Design for Community.” I designed the original Blogger. I created JPG Magazine, Fray, Kvetch, Cute-Fight, and more.
Now I grow flowers and turn them into CBD products at https://milkbarn.farm.
Now I grow flowers and turn them into CBD products at https://milkbarn.farm.
Pinned
Had a long conversation with my contact at the Oregon Dept of Agriculture. The ODA administers the Hemp program. She has been hearing from a lot of hemp growers lately. (She thanked me for being nice about it - I said I waited a few days to calm down before calling.) Here's what I learned:
When people ask me why we keep goats, I talk about how they eat weeds and stuff, but the truth is, this is why.
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
When people ask me why we keep goats, I talk about how they eat weeds and stuff, but the truth is, this is why.
"You just died. The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you."
He would never.
He's a vegetarian.
He would never.
He's a vegetarian.
November 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
"You just died. The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you."
He would never.
He's a vegetarian.
He would never.
He's a vegetarian.
Reposted by Derek Powazek
Place National Guard in harm’s way for no good reason. Two members are tragically and unnecessarily shot. The reckless regime’s response: We’re sending 500 more National Guard troops! What a disgrace.
November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Place National Guard in harm’s way for no good reason. Two members are tragically and unnecessarily shot. The reckless regime’s response: We’re sending 500 more National Guard troops! What a disgrace.
They are all so fucking pathetic - every last one. Just bitter little whiners from top to bottom.
‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s Overwhelmed
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:46 AM
They are all so fucking pathetic - every last one. Just bitter little whiners from top to bottom.
Imagine having to leave your family during the holidays to go stand around and possibly get shot at just so the pathetic cowards who call themselves our leaders can have a political prop.
Disgusting.
Disgusting.
BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Trump administration would send hundreds of additional National Guard soldiers to the nation’s capital after two soldiers were shot in the city Wednesday.
Trump Admin to Escalate D.C. Military Takeover After Two National Guard Members Shot
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Imagine having to leave your family during the holidays to go stand around and possibly get shot at just so the pathetic cowards who call themselves our leaders can have a political prop.
Disgusting.
Disgusting.
Actually it’s extremely easy to rage bait conservatives with that statement.
X has a problem with foreign accounts profiting specifically on right wing extremism because it’s really hard to rage bait someone with “everyone should have access to affordable healthcare”
November 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Actually it’s extremely easy to rage bait conservatives with that statement.
See? It’s not hard.
Interviewer: “What do you say to trans kids who are starting their transition?”
Zohran Mamdani: "We're gonna make this a city that doesn't just protect trans kids, but also celebrates and cherishes them."
Zohran Mamdani: "We're gonna make this a city that doesn't just protect trans kids, but also celebrates and cherishes them."
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
See? It’s not hard.
Reposted by Derek Powazek
Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
Reposted by Derek Powazek
fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
It’s a cruel cosmic joke that dogs look so cute when they’re stressed out. (We’re at the vet for a small injury. We’ll be fine.)
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It’s a cruel cosmic joke that dogs look so cute when they’re stressed out. (We’re at the vet for a small injury. We’ll be fine.)
More like this.
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
More like this.
This is bananas. Why is the BBC kowtowing to a foreign leader?
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump Angrily Threatened to Sue BBC. Then Things Took a Darker Turn.
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
This is bananas. Why is the BBC kowtowing to a foreign leader?
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
I muted the word "Nuzzi" here, which I do not regret, but I almost missed this epic piece of writing, which I'm glad I found otherwise, because it's hilarious.
The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined
Inside the most important, and also least important, story of our time
www.theringer.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I muted the word "Nuzzi" here, which I do not regret, but I almost missed this epic piece of writing, which I'm glad I found otherwise, because it's hilarious.
Oh fuck you, Vince Gilligan.
November 26, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Oh fuck you, Vince Gilligan.
Dry brining the bird.
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Dry brining the bird.
Reposted by Derek Powazek
Phil Knight is almost single handedly funding the OR GOP, one of the more extreme state GOPs in the country. Keep that in mind next time you’re in the market for sportswear or sneakers. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Nike co-founder Phil Knight makes record-setting donation to help elect Republicans
It is the single largest donation Knight has made to an Oregon candidate or political action committee.
www.oregonlive.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Phil Knight is almost single handedly funding the OR GOP, one of the more extreme state GOPs in the country. Keep that in mind next time you’re in the market for sportswear or sneakers. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Must be nice.
BREAKING Jair Bolsonaro, convicted of attempting a military coup and the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law, is ordered today to begin his 27-year sentence
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Bolsonaro out of appeals; will start 27-year sentence for coup attempt
The former Brazilian president will begin his sentence in a specially prepared cell at federal police headquarters in Brasília.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Must be nice.
Whatever kind of pie you like is cool with me. Life’s too short to dislike pie.
November 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Whatever kind of pie you like is cool with me. Life’s too short to dislike pie.
I really like Hank Green, but he is spreading AI grifter lies and it's really disappointing.
SciShow Is Lying to You about AI. Here are the receipts.
YouTube video by Internet of Bugs
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I really like Hank Green, but he is spreading AI grifter lies and it's really disappointing.
We need a legion of Democratic candidates that recite these facts like they're Zohran.
To recap:
•Universal healthcare would save 68,000 lives & $450B annually
•Every $1 spent on SNAP results in $1.80 boost to local economies & small businesses
•The child tax credit decreased child poverty to a historic low of 5.2%, abolishing it increased it by 45%
1/2
•Universal healthcare would save 68,000 lives & $450B annually
•Every $1 spent on SNAP results in $1.80 boost to local economies & small businesses
•The child tax credit decreased child poverty to a historic low of 5.2%, abolishing it increased it by 45%
1/2
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
We need a legion of Democratic candidates that recite these facts like they're Zohran.
Everything is so stupid.
Rush Hour 4 is reportedly a go at Paramount – after Trump intervened on behalf of the movie.
Brett Ratner, accused of sexual misconduct by several women, will bring the franchise back to the big screen
Brett Ratner, accused of sexual misconduct by several women, will bring the franchise back to the big screen
Rush Hour 4 in the works at Paramount after reports of Trump intervening
Brett Ratner, accused of sexual misconduct by several women, will bring his hit franchise back to the big screen
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Everything is so stupid.
Reposted by Derek Powazek
This is just to say
I have muted the names
Of the journalists
Trying to make "felch" happen
Forgive me
I don't care about
Their dysfunction
And their drama is
So icky
And so gross
I have muted the names
Of the journalists
Trying to make "felch" happen
Forgive me
I don't care about
Their dysfunction
And their drama is
So icky
And so gross
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This is just to say
I have muted the names
Of the journalists
Trying to make "felch" happen
Forgive me
I don't care about
Their dysfunction
And their drama is
So icky
And so gross
I have muted the names
Of the journalists
Trying to make "felch" happen
Forgive me
I don't care about
Their dysfunction
And their drama is
So icky
And so gross
I think it's weird that truculence has nothing to do with trucks.
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I think it's weird that truculence has nothing to do with trucks.
Bari Weiss thinks these two specific people reflect where the vast majority of Americans actually are.
November 25, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Bari Weiss thinks these two specific people reflect where the vast majority of Americans actually are.