Jim Bonewald
@jbonewald.bsky.social
I thought I'd have it all figured out by now.
Iowa captive. Former PCUSA church pastor. Medical staff manager. Adoptive parent and husband. Camera manipulator. Fan of Brewers Baseball and all other sports Wisconsin. Vanderbilt, Tulane, UDTS alum.
Iowa captive. Former PCUSA church pastor. Medical staff manager. Adoptive parent and husband. Camera manipulator. Fan of Brewers Baseball and all other sports Wisconsin. Vanderbilt, Tulane, UDTS alum.
If the fire fighters had responded more quickly this might have been prevented….
You might be thinking, "CPSC, does a dry Christmas tree really burn that much faster than a well-watered tree?"
Friend, let's find out together by watching this PSA.
Friend, let's find out together by watching this PSA.
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
If the fire fighters had responded more quickly this might have been prevented….
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Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
December 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
Good job everyone. today I hardly saw any coverage or talk or much of anything really related to the Trump speech yesterday.
December 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Good job everyone. today I hardly saw any coverage or talk or much of anything really related to the Trump speech yesterday.
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NB: When I, a professor of law, profess that an act is unlawful, I am not doing it to inform the lawbreaker, but rather to inform you, the reader.
So the question “what, like you think he cares?” is inapposite. The question is whether *you* care. I think you should, which is why I bother.
So the question “what, like you think he cares?” is inapposite. The question is whether *you* care. I think you should, which is why I bother.
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
NB: When I, a professor of law, profess that an act is unlawful, I am not doing it to inform the lawbreaker, but rather to inform you, the reader.
So the question “what, like you think he cares?” is inapposite. The question is whether *you* care. I think you should, which is why I bother.
So the question “what, like you think he cares?” is inapposite. The question is whether *you* care. I think you should, which is why I bother.
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The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
December 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
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My earnest advice to white guys with degrees who are struggling to make it in academia or journalism is that instead of blaming Black people you should consider pivoting to the public sector.
December 18, 2025 at 12:40 AM
My earnest advice to white guys with degrees who are struggling to make it in academia or journalism is that instead of blaming Black people you should consider pivoting to the public sector.
Did Trump give his speech thingy?
December 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Did Trump give his speech thingy?
Dear companies that ship products at Christmas time…. Please do not reveal the actual contents of the box on the outside of the package. Kind of ruins the surprise.
December 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Dear companies that ship products at Christmas time…. Please do not reveal the actual contents of the box on the outside of the package. Kind of ruins the surprise.
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It’s like what Pastor @solomonmissouri.bsky.social once said about Drake:
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It’s like what Pastor @solomonmissouri.bsky.social once said about Drake:
Imagine my surprise. DJT apparently said something positively revolting.
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Imagine my surprise. DJT apparently said something positively revolting.
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At what point exactly will the behavior of the American Gestapo become a true national flashpoint?
This is actually the subject of my next missive, out in a few minutes.
This is actually the subject of my next missive, out in a few minutes.
ICE sprayed a one-year-old in the face with pepper spray.
The child and parents are US citizens, but that doesn't even matter.
These monsters pepper-sprayed a baby.
We cannot allow ICE to continue this behavior, and they aren't going to reform themselves.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
The child and parents are US citizens, but that doesn't even matter.
These monsters pepper-sprayed a baby.
We cannot allow ICE to continue this behavior, and they aren't going to reform themselves.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
December 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
At what point exactly will the behavior of the American Gestapo become a true national flashpoint?
This is actually the subject of my next missive, out in a few minutes.
This is actually the subject of my next missive, out in a few minutes.
Well that game was a tough pill to swallow. Went from potential #1 seed to questionable for making the playoffs given the two devastating injuries. #packers
December 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Well that game was a tough pill to swallow. Went from potential #1 seed to questionable for making the playoffs given the two devastating injuries. #packers
I need the weather to warm up so the snow on the solar panels will melt. They haven’t worked since thanksgiving.
December 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I need the weather to warm up so the snow on the solar panels will melt. They haven’t worked since thanksgiving.
It’s gonna be Mendoza even though I’d love for it to be Pavia
December 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
It’s gonna be Mendoza even though I’d love for it to be Pavia
I listened to a lot of new music this year and yet there are so many “best of” lists with artists I never even heard of.
December 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I listened to a lot of new music this year and yet there are so many “best of” lists with artists I never even heard of.
It wasn’t pretty but the cyclones got it done!
December 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM
It wasn’t pretty but the cyclones got it done!
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The release of the Epstein files is required by law to happen on December 19th.
On December 18th, we will "officially" be at war with Venezuela.
Bank on it.
On December 18th, we will "officially" be at war with Venezuela.
Bank on it.
December 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The release of the Epstein files is required by law to happen on December 19th.
On December 18th, we will "officially" be at war with Venezuela.
Bank on it.
On December 18th, we will "officially" be at war with Venezuela.
Bank on it.
Gonna see if Iowans have learned anything over the last several years and if they can root for their team without going all racist against Pavia. So far I’m not impressed.
December 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Gonna see if Iowans have learned anything over the last several years and if they can root for their team without going all racist against Pavia. So far I’m not impressed.
I’m not defending Moore and his alleged affair but I find it a little too opportunistic that suddenly Michigan has found its moral compass.
December 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I’m not defending Moore and his alleged affair but I find it a little too opportunistic that suddenly Michigan has found its moral compass.
Nice game by Audi Crooks and the Clones!
December 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Nice game by Audi Crooks and the Clones!
Random mystery sauces in the freezer. I mean why bother to label them when it can just be a surprise?
December 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Random mystery sauces in the freezer. I mean why bother to label them when it can just be a surprise?
I find it hard to believe this has been consistently applied.
December 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I find it hard to believe this has been consistently applied.
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Statement from Michigan:
December 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Statement from Michigan:
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People keep wondering why they're going after Venezuela. It's because they want to do regime change and control its oil, then use a big tract of land there to keep a tax free "network state" that looks like Dubai but operates like Rhodesia. They are saying this out loud! Believe them!
December 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
People keep wondering why they're going after Venezuela. It's because they want to do regime change and control its oil, then use a big tract of land there to keep a tax free "network state" that looks like Dubai but operates like Rhodesia. They are saying this out loud! Believe them!