James
@tlbjames.bsky.social
🏳️🌈Science-literate gay Gen-X misanthrope married to @TLBTim.bsky.social. Grizzled copy editor, proud dogfather, rude grammarian, self-pub'd queer SFF/horror author, podcaster since 8/10/06 (@TrashSprinkles.bsky.social), and pragmatic nihilist. He/Him
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James
@tlbjames.bsky.social
· Dec 14
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”
—James Baldwin (1924–1988)
—James Baldwin (1924–1988)
He's not wrong.
Ermahgerd!
Korean fried BBQ chicken!!!
Korean fried BBQ chicken!!!
a woman in a colorful sweater is making a funny face
ALT: a woman in a colorful sweater is making a funny face
media.tenor.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM
He's not wrong.
Was just sitting here, looking at Max fast asleep between my husband and me, and thinking how humbled and honored I am to be given such complete, unyielding trust from such a pure-of-heart being.
A pet sleeping next to you feeling so safe and comfy is genuinely the most any human can really ask for
It makes you feel like maybe you aren’t so bad. You might even be good
It makes you feel like maybe you aren’t so bad. You might even be good
December 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Was just sitting here, looking at Max fast asleep between my husband and me, and thinking how humbled and honored I am to be given such complete, unyielding trust from such a pure-of-heart being.
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As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
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Someone tried to argue with me about DEI again...
December 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Someone tried to argue with me about DEI again...
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Tell me you don't fuckin' get it without telling me you Don't. Fucking. Get it.
The chain unveiled its first-ever concept store in SoHo this week, adorned with stylish apparel, designer collaborations, and beauty products — all key areas that its incoming CEO hopes will revive its former "Tar-zhay" glory.
https://cnn.it/48W8CAk
https://cnn.it/48W8CAk
December 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Tell me you don't fuckin' get it without telling me you Don't. Fucking. Get it.
Just in time for Xmas, it's finally autumn in N. Texas! 🙃
December 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Just in time for Xmas, it's finally autumn in N. Texas! 🙃
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Everything is #content
Fascism is on the rise, the cost of living is higher than ever, the NHS is still in the shitter and people are scared, tired, and furious with a useless failure of a government, but don’t worry! If you live in the cosseted political media bubble, 2026 is going to be WILD. Fuck off.
December 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Everything is #content
Timeline cleanse: Pancho Needs His Beauty Sleep edition
This is Pancho. He’s mad because he asked for five more minutes and then you woke him up five minutes later. Unforgivable. 12/10 (IG: panchothediva)
December 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Timeline cleanse: Pancho Needs His Beauty Sleep edition
We're not antisocial; we're apanthropic.
Word of the day, should you be feeling a little huffish, is ‘apanthropy’ (18th century): a love of solitude and the desire to be away from other people.
December 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We're not antisocial; we're apanthropic.
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Still have the following ornaments available plus one other (and working on the last two.)
Good time to place an order as I'll be going to the post office on Monday or Tuesday.
stinasdemons.bigcartel.com
The other sides of these are in the replies
Good time to place an order as I'll be going to the post office on Monday or Tuesday.
stinasdemons.bigcartel.com
The other sides of these are in the replies
December 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Still have the following ornaments available plus one other (and working on the last two.)
Good time to place an order as I'll be going to the post office on Monday or Tuesday.
stinasdemons.bigcartel.com
The other sides of these are in the replies
Good time to place an order as I'll be going to the post office on Monday or Tuesday.
stinasdemons.bigcartel.com
The other sides of these are in the replies
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It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S.
Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come
It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S.
bit.ly
December 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S.
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i stand by this statement every year
December 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
i stand by this statement every year
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“We’re gonna need a bigger tent.”
“So we’re working together at Cinnabon and I’m calling you the n-word, and”
“We’re gonna need a smaller tent.”
“So we’re working together at Cinnabon and I’m calling you the n-word, and”
“We’re gonna need a smaller tent.”
December 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“We’re gonna need a bigger tent.”
“So we’re working together at Cinnabon and I’m calling you the n-word, and”
“We’re gonna need a smaller tent.”
“So we’re working together at Cinnabon and I’m calling you the n-word, and”
“We’re gonna need a smaller tent.”
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U.S. pals:
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.
There are better charities out there. Much better.
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.
There are better charities out there. Much better.
December 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
U.S. pals:
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.
There are better charities out there. Much better.
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.
There are better charities out there. Much better.
Yeah, those other people shouldn't have dogs.
December 13, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Yeah, those other people shouldn't have dogs.
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It's the weekend, baby
December 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It's the weekend, baby
GOOD.
ALSO, I'm glad Arlington lost its bid to rename AT&T Stadium to Arlington Stadium for the 2026 FIFA games.*
(*FIFA rules dictate that sponsor-named stadiums be renamed during the games to the host city's name, but FIFA will rename it Dallas Stadium even though it's 20 miles outside Dallas.)
ALSO, I'm glad Arlington lost its bid to rename AT&T Stadium to Arlington Stadium for the 2026 FIFA games.*
(*FIFA rules dictate that sponsor-named stadiums be renamed during the games to the host city's name, but FIFA will rename it Dallas Stadium even though it's 20 miles outside Dallas.)
One of the largest pride events in North Texas won’t return to the city unless LGBTQ protections are reinstated, organizers said.
Arlington Pride 2026 suspended after anti-discrimination ordinance voted down
One of the largest pride events in North Texas won’t return to the city unless LGBTQ protections are reinstated, organizers said.
kerane.ws
December 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
GOOD.
ALSO, I'm glad Arlington lost its bid to rename AT&T Stadium to Arlington Stadium for the 2026 FIFA games.*
(*FIFA rules dictate that sponsor-named stadiums be renamed during the games to the host city's name, but FIFA will rename it Dallas Stadium even though it's 20 miles outside Dallas.)
ALSO, I'm glad Arlington lost its bid to rename AT&T Stadium to Arlington Stadium for the 2026 FIFA games.*
(*FIFA rules dictate that sponsor-named stadiums be renamed during the games to the host city's name, but FIFA will rename it Dallas Stadium even though it's 20 miles outside Dallas.)
Funny. It doesn't feel that cold. Must be the humidity making it feel warmer.
December 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Funny. It doesn't feel that cold. Must be the humidity making it feel warmer.
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Kind of annoyed as someone who loves technology and innovation, how 2025 has really managed to make me hate "technology" and "innovation".
This isn't innovation. It's looking at the Emperor's New Clothes and thinking "Now how can we get everyone to think that us actually doing nothing is great?"
This isn't innovation. It's looking at the Emperor's New Clothes and thinking "Now how can we get everyone to think that us actually doing nothing is great?"
December 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Kind of annoyed as someone who loves technology and innovation, how 2025 has really managed to make me hate "technology" and "innovation".
This isn't innovation. It's looking at the Emperor's New Clothes and thinking "Now how can we get everyone to think that us actually doing nothing is great?"
This isn't innovation. It's looking at the Emperor's New Clothes and thinking "Now how can we get everyone to think that us actually doing nothing is great?"
ABSOLUTELY on all counts. Wanna be a bigot? Fine. But keep that shit locked in your simple-minded head with the other shameful thoughts you dare not let see the light of day; otherwise, FAFO rules apply.
Having worked in several customer facing jobs, I have solidarity with the people in those jobs. I would not want them to lose their job for a minor mistake or misunderstanding at work.
But openly displaying racism on the job should get you fired. Period. Don't wanna get fired? Shut your mouth.
But openly displaying racism on the job should get you fired. Period. Don't wanna get fired? Shut your mouth.
December 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
ABSOLUTELY on all counts. Wanna be a bigot? Fine. But keep that shit locked in your simple-minded head with the other shameful thoughts you dare not let see the light of day; otherwise, FAFO rules apply.
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Original Trek art by Mrs. Admiral Buck (1986).
December 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Original Trek art by Mrs. Admiral Buck (1986).