John Hamilton Farr
@jhfarr.bsky.social
WRITER, ARTIST, PHOTOGRAPHER, MUSICIAN in the Terrible High Desert™ of el Norte. See ➔ http://JHFARR.ART ⭐️
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FORT GARLAND, COLORADO
11/01/2025
Almost sundown looking north. Turn 180°, go south for 70 miles, and you're in Taos.
11/01/2025
Almost sundown looking north. Turn 180°, go south for 70 miles, and you're in Taos.
Haha everything is fine 🤪
Realtors know that, in many parts of the country, if you educate people about climate risk, the housing market will collapse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Haha everything is fine 🤪
The New Mexico road conditions website hasn't updated for five whole days and is virtually useless ATM. Harrumph.
November 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The New Mexico road conditions website hasn't updated for five whole days and is virtually useless ATM. Harrumph.
This is so true. I've been to Europe several times for long visits, but not for over 30 years! Racing to oblivion I guess. The trick is feeling good regardless and I mostly do.
One thing about ageing is that you visited places a long time ago. Like i haven't been to new orleans in 25 years. I imagine you can use google maps there now
November 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This is so true. I've been to Europe several times for long visits, but not for over 30 years! Racing to oblivion I guess. The trick is feeling good regardless and I mostly do.
There are so many more of us than them and there is no such thing as "Americanism." As for western civilization, I refer you to the following: youtu.be/bZJzw7LSXc0?...
November 30, 2025 at 7:20 AM
There are so many more of us than them and there is no such thing as "Americanism." As for western civilization, I refer you to the following: youtu.be/bZJzw7LSXc0?...
Yeah man
The simple reality of gen-AI/LLMs is that this is all a lot of hand waving to attempt to get to AGI before the bubble pops. But the chasm between what these models churn out now and what a human-equivalent intelligence could create with skill is larger than the Pacific.
November 30, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Yeah man
Just in case you hadn't noticed. 🙄
davidrothkopf.substack.com/p/we-have-de...
davidrothkopf.substack.com/p/we-have-de...
We Have Descended into Utter Madness
A new sense of urgency is needed. Our national crisis has grown much more acute.
davidrothkopf.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Just in case you hadn't noticed. 🙄
davidrothkopf.substack.com/p/we-have-de...
davidrothkopf.substack.com/p/we-have-de...
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pointing, laughing
Three years into the generative-AI wave, demand for the technology seems surprisingly flimsy
Investors expect AI use to soar. That’s not happening
Recent surveys point to flatlining business adoption
econ.st
November 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
pointing, laughing
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Might be enough for the year. 😂
November 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Might be enough for the year. 😂
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild
Bear
Mountain Lion
Elk
Moose
Foxes
Bear
Mountain Lion
Elk
Moose
Foxes
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild
Deer 🦌
Swan 🦢
Turkey 🦃
Coyote 🐕
Moose 🫎
Deer 🦌
Swan 🦢
Turkey 🦃
Coyote 🐕
Moose 🫎
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild
Periodical cicada
Banana slug
Groundhog
Blue heron
Black vulture
Periodical cicada
Banana slug
Groundhog
Blue heron
Black vulture
November 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild
Bear
Mountain Lion
Elk
Moose
Foxes
Bear
Mountain Lion
Elk
Moose
Foxes
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Last few months, New Mexico has passed universal childcare and shielded residents from SNAP cuts and ACA hikes, all from oil / gas revenue (in my understanding)
Seems a model for shifting from mineral wealth to long term health. Fascinated to see how it goes.
www.governing.com/policy/new-m...
Seems a model for shifting from mineral wealth to long term health. Fascinated to see how it goes.
www.governing.com/policy/new-m...
New Mexico Moves to Shield Residents From Soaring Health-Care Costs
Lawmakers approved a $17 million plan to replace expiring federal tax credits, preventing rate hikes of more than 300 percent for some households.
www.governing.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Last few months, New Mexico has passed universal childcare and shielded residents from SNAP cuts and ACA hikes, all from oil / gas revenue (in my understanding)
Seems a model for shifting from mineral wealth to long term health. Fascinated to see how it goes.
www.governing.com/policy/new-m...
Seems a model for shifting from mineral wealth to long term health. Fascinated to see how it goes.
www.governing.com/policy/new-m...
November 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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SUBTLE SUNRISE The Morning I Left
November 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
SUBTLE SUNRISE The Morning I Left
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Thanksgiving 2025
Trump's America
Trump's America
November 29, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Thanksgiving 2025
Trump's America
Trump's America
"Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen"
Oh, sure 🙄
Sex Pistols
Ramones
Bob Dylan
Grateful Dead
The Clash
Lucky to have lived so long. There are so many more I can't think of at the moment. Operas, symphonies too. Onward! 🎶
Oh, sure 🙄
Sex Pistols
Ramones
Bob Dylan
Grateful Dead
The Clash
Lucky to have lived so long. There are so many more I can't think of at the moment. Operas, symphonies too. Onward! 🎶
November 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
"Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen"
Oh, sure 🙄
Sex Pistols
Ramones
Bob Dylan
Grateful Dead
The Clash
Lucky to have lived so long. There are so many more I can't think of at the moment. Operas, symphonies too. Onward! 🎶
Oh, sure 🙄
Sex Pistols
Ramones
Bob Dylan
Grateful Dead
The Clash
Lucky to have lived so long. There are so many more I can't think of at the moment. Operas, symphonies too. Onward! 🎶
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A Concretion that has eroded from the shale layers in the Cliffs and then been polished smooth by the sand and Atlantic waves.
County Clare, Ireland.
County Clare, Ireland.
November 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A Concretion that has eroded from the shale layers in the Cliffs and then been polished smooth by the sand and Atlantic waves.
County Clare, Ireland.
County Clare, Ireland.
Happy Thanksgiving!
youtu.be/pJp6uQw92Gg
youtu.be/pJp6uQw92Gg
GUITAR TOWN WITH STEVE EARLE EP 22 1951 GIBSON J 200
YouTube video by Steve Earle
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
youtu.be/pJp6uQw92Gg
youtu.be/pJp6uQw92Gg
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Happy 11th anniversary to the release of “Burn Your Village to the Ground.” youtu.be/qnGnj_e6gBw?...
The Halluci Nation - Burn Your Village To The Ground (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Halluci Nation
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Happy 11th anniversary to the release of “Burn Your Village to the Ground.” youtu.be/qnGnj_e6gBw?...
Endorse!
I'm old.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
November 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Endorse!
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We just finished watching this great documentary -- Nature: My Life as a Turkey on @pbs.org
This man is living the biologists dream.
www.pbs.org/video/nature...
This man is living the biologists dream.
www.pbs.org/video/nature...
Nature | My Life as a Turkey | Season 30 | Episode 4
One man's remarkable experience of raising a group of wild turkey hatchlings to adulthood.
www.pbs.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
We just finished watching this great documentary -- Nature: My Life as a Turkey on @pbs.org
This man is living the biologists dream.
www.pbs.org/video/nature...
This man is living the biologists dream.
www.pbs.org/video/nature...
HELL YES
I've been close to and worked around Mexicans and Mexican-Americans virtually my entire life. They are among my favorite people on the planet. 🇲🇽😍
November 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM
HELL YES
Bizarreness. 50 hp DIESEL... "plan your merges accordingly."
If you want to own the coolest Vanagon in town, check out this wicked 1987 Volkswagen Doka pickup.
Turnkey T3 Pickup: 1987 Volkswagen Doka
If you want to own the coolest Vanagon in town, check out this wicked 1987 Volkswagen Doka pickup.
barnfinds.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Bizarreness. 50 hp DIESEL... "plan your merges accordingly."
Delicious and healthy, highly recommend. Have met the owner. Might help with local allergens as well. The jars are also a very useful size & shape and the labels come off easily! 👍
Small business spotlight - Taos Honey
Taos Honey Co sources honey from 300 local hives throughout the Upper Rio Grande region, where the bees forage on wildflowers, sage, alfalfa, and fruit orchards.
taoshoney.com/
#Taos #foodie #NomNom #NewMexico #holidaygifts #stockingstuffers
Taos Honey Co sources honey from 300 local hives throughout the Upper Rio Grande region, where the bees forage on wildflowers, sage, alfalfa, and fruit orchards.
taoshoney.com/
#Taos #foodie #NomNom #NewMexico #holidaygifts #stockingstuffers
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Delicious and healthy, highly recommend. Have met the owner. Might help with local allergens as well. The jars are also a very useful size & shape and the labels come off easily! 👍
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Würm (Steve Howe). Taylor T5Z12 through Boss compression and a chorus pedal cranked to max so it flanges. This is the correct way to voice the G EFlat C chord progression. The G strings stays open to drone. The descending bass notes D to Bflat to G give the piece it’s melody and movement. Genius 😎
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Würm (Steve Howe). Taylor T5Z12 through Boss compression and a chorus pedal cranked to max so it flanges. This is the correct way to voice the G EFlat C chord progression. The G strings stays open to drone. The descending bass notes D to Bflat to G give the piece it’s melody and movement. Genius 😎
FORT GARLAND, COLORADO
11/01/2025
Almost sundown looking north. Turn 180°, go south for 70 miles, and you're in Taos.
11/01/2025
Almost sundown looking north. Turn 180°, go south for 70 miles, and you're in Taos.
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
FORT GARLAND, COLORADO
11/01/2025
Almost sundown looking north. Turn 180°, go south for 70 miles, and you're in Taos.
11/01/2025
Almost sundown looking north. Turn 180°, go south for 70 miles, and you're in Taos.