AstronoHarry
@astronoharry.bsky.social
Will astronomy for food. Supports science, SF, people trying to live their lives, cats, paleoliberalism, and hope.
I'm a (USA) teacher, having worked at every level from kindergarten to university. I enjoy astronomy, TTRPGs, and talking into the void.
I'm a (USA) teacher, having worked at every level from kindergarten to university. I enjoy astronomy, TTRPGs, and talking into the void.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Let's just scroll down a little bit aaaaaaaaand... YUP: "The townhouse was actually purchased in my parents’ name; they put $120,000 towards the downpayment."
EVERY FREAKING MOTHERSHIRTING BALLBLARTING SICKDUCKING FUNTING TIME.
EVERY FREAKING MOTHERSHIRTING BALLBLARTING SICKDUCKING FUNTING TIME.
December 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Let's just scroll down a little bit aaaaaaaaand... YUP: "The townhouse was actually purchased in my parents’ name; they put $120,000 towards the downpayment."
EVERY FREAKING MOTHERSHIRTING BALLBLARTING SICKDUCKING FUNTING TIME.
EVERY FREAKING MOTHERSHIRTING BALLBLARTING SICKDUCKING FUNTING TIME.
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This is apparently a famous meme but I saw it for the first time today and nearly shat my whole ass from laughing. Good thing I wasn't on Cardassia. "Ass shitting's a mandatory execution on Cardassia" (this line killed me.)
#DS9 #StarTrek #ShittingYourWholeAss
#DS9 #StarTrek #ShittingYourWholeAss
December 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
This is apparently a famous meme but I saw it for the first time today and nearly shat my whole ass from laughing. Good thing I wasn't on Cardassia. "Ass shitting's a mandatory execution on Cardassia" (this line killed me.)
#DS9 #StarTrek #ShittingYourWholeAss
#DS9 #StarTrek #ShittingYourWholeAss
Hogfather-
The omnipotent eyesight of various supernatural entities is often remarked upon. It is said that they can see the fall of every sparrow.
And this may be true. But there is only one who is always there when it meets the ground.
The omnipotent eyesight of various supernatural entities is often remarked upon. It is said that they can see the fall of every sparrow.
And this may be true. But there is only one who is always there when it meets the ground.
Falling a bit behind with travel and giving and grading final exams, but I'm back in Hogfather-
Governments govern, but prime ministers and presidents do not personally turn up in people's homes to tell them how to run their lives, because of the mortal danger this would present.
Governments govern, but prime ministers and presidents do not personally turn up in people's homes to tell them how to run their lives, because of the mortal danger this would present.
Getting an education was a bit like a communicable sexual disease. It made you unsuitable for a lot of jobs and then you had the urge to pass it on.
December 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Hogfather-
The omnipotent eyesight of various supernatural entities is often remarked upon. It is said that they can see the fall of every sparrow.
And this may be true. But there is only one who is always there when it meets the ground.
The omnipotent eyesight of various supernatural entities is often remarked upon. It is said that they can see the fall of every sparrow.
And this may be true. But there is only one who is always there when it meets the ground.
Falling a bit behind with travel and giving and grading final exams, but I'm back in Hogfather-
Governments govern, but prime ministers and presidents do not personally turn up in people's homes to tell them how to run their lives, because of the mortal danger this would present.
Governments govern, but prime ministers and presidents do not personally turn up in people's homes to tell them how to run their lives, because of the mortal danger this would present.
Getting an education was a bit like a communicable sexual disease. It made you unsuitable for a lot of jobs and then you had the urge to pass it on.
Besides, it was nice to hear the voices of children at play, provided you took care to be far enough away not to hear what they are actually saying.
December 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Falling a bit behind with travel and giving and grading final exams, but I'm back in Hogfather-
Governments govern, but prime ministers and presidents do not personally turn up in people's homes to tell them how to run their lives, because of the mortal danger this would present.
Governments govern, but prime ministers and presidents do not personally turn up in people's homes to tell them how to run their lives, because of the mortal danger this would present.
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Epstein redactions aren't believable, and they are valuable to fascists specifically because they aren't believable.
Fascists prefer lies to truth. Believing in a lie is preferable to believing a truth, if what you want is to dominate.
Believing lies dominates truth. So they believe lies.
Fascists prefer lies to truth. Believing in a lie is preferable to believing a truth, if what you want is to dominate.
Believing lies dominates truth. So they believe lies.
December 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Epstein redactions aren't believable, and they are valuable to fascists specifically because they aren't believable.
Fascists prefer lies to truth. Believing in a lie is preferable to believing a truth, if what you want is to dominate.
Believing lies dominates truth. So they believe lies.
Fascists prefer lies to truth. Believing in a lie is preferable to believing a truth, if what you want is to dominate.
Believing lies dominates truth. So they believe lies.
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Way too many blue wave liberals on here sharing AI images making fun of Trump or whatever. Please stop.
December 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Way too many blue wave liberals on here sharing AI images making fun of Trump or whatever. Please stop.
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Good morning, Blue Sky!
"Whoever we are
Wherever we're from
We shoulda noticed by now
Our behavior is dumb
And if our chances
Expect to improve
It's gonna take a lot more
Than tryin' to remove
The other race
Or the other whatever
From the face
Of the planet altogether"
Happy Birthday, Frank Zappa!
"Whoever we are
Wherever we're from
We shoulda noticed by now
Our behavior is dumb
And if our chances
Expect to improve
It's gonna take a lot more
Than tryin' to remove
The other race
Or the other whatever
From the face
Of the planet altogether"
Happy Birthday, Frank Zappa!
December 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Good morning, Blue Sky!
"Whoever we are
Wherever we're from
We shoulda noticed by now
Our behavior is dumb
And if our chances
Expect to improve
It's gonna take a lot more
Than tryin' to remove
The other race
Or the other whatever
From the face
Of the planet altogether"
Happy Birthday, Frank Zappa!
"Whoever we are
Wherever we're from
We shoulda noticed by now
Our behavior is dumb
And if our chances
Expect to improve
It's gonna take a lot more
Than tryin' to remove
The other race
Or the other whatever
From the face
Of the planet altogether"
Happy Birthday, Frank Zappa!
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it is almost Christmas which means it’s Muppet Christmas Carol season and that, in turn, means it is time to revisit this delightful interview with Michael Caine, who loves everything about that movie even more than you do
Michael Caine Loves 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' as Much as You Do
God bless us, every one! But especially Michael Caine.
www.gq.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
it is almost Christmas which means it’s Muppet Christmas Carol season and that, in turn, means it is time to revisit this delightful interview with Michael Caine, who loves everything about that movie even more than you do
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Today is the 85th anniversary of Captain America! December 20, 1940, was the publication date of Captain America Comics #1. Created by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby.
December 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Today is the 85th anniversary of Captain America! December 20, 1940, was the publication date of Captain America Comics #1. Created by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby.
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"AI is the asbestos in the walls of our technological society, stuffed there with wild abandon by a finance sector and tech monopolists run amok. We will be excavating it for a generation or more."
This piece on AI by Cory Doctorow is spectactular.
pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
This piece on AI by Cory Doctorow is spectactular.
pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
December 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"AI is the asbestos in the walls of our technological society, stuffed there with wild abandon by a finance sector and tech monopolists run amok. We will be excavating it for a generation or more."
This piece on AI by Cory Doctorow is spectactular.
pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
This piece on AI by Cory Doctorow is spectactular.
pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
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If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
The #1 movie when you were ten years old is how your 2026 is going to go.
Oh hell yeah, let go defeat some corrupt imperials.
Oh hell yeah, let go defeat some corrupt imperials.
December 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
The #1 movie when you were ten years old is how your 2026 is going to go.
Oh hell yeah, let go defeat some corrupt imperials.
Oh hell yeah, let go defeat some corrupt imperials.
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When you're drunk (or angry) and you're saying the first shit that comes into your head and you still sound like the latest version of Superman? Fuck yeah you're Punk Rock!
December 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
When you're drunk (or angry) and you're saying the first shit that comes into your head and you still sound like the latest version of Superman? Fuck yeah you're Punk Rock!
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Now it looks like we lost Gil Gerard.
He was 82.
He was 82.
December 17, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Now it looks like we lost Gil Gerard.
He was 82.
He was 82.
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NSF is about to dismantle NCAR at Russell Vought's direction to protect the fossil fuel industry. It's hard to communicate just how much NCAR does, so let's take a look: I've never worked at NCAR, and I've worked with NCAR researchers once ever. What scientific discoveries has NCAR made possible? 👇
December 17, 2025 at 4:14 AM
NSF is about to dismantle NCAR at Russell Vought's direction to protect the fossil fuel industry. It's hard to communicate just how much NCAR does, so let's take a look: I've never worked at NCAR, and I've worked with NCAR researchers once ever. What scientific discoveries has NCAR made possible? 👇
Getting an education was a bit like a communicable sexual disease. It made you unsuitable for a lot of jobs and then you had the urge to pass it on.
Besides, it was nice to hear the voices of children at play, provided you took care to be far enough away not to hear what they are actually saying.
The children refused to disbelieve in the monsters because frankly, they knew damn well the things were there.
But she found that they could, very firmly, also believe in the poker.
- not yet 10% of the way though the book, and there'll be another quote on this page.
But she found that they could, very firmly, also believe in the poker.
- not yet 10% of the way though the book, and there'll be another quote on this page.
December 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Getting an education was a bit like a communicable sexual disease. It made you unsuitable for a lot of jobs and then you had the urge to pass it on.
Besides, it was nice to hear the voices of children at play, provided you took care to be far enough away not to hear what they are actually saying.
The children refused to disbelieve in the monsters because frankly, they knew damn well the things were there.
But she found that they could, very firmly, also believe in the poker.
- not yet 10% of the way though the book, and there'll be another quote on this page.
But she found that they could, very firmly, also believe in the poker.
- not yet 10% of the way though the book, and there'll be another quote on this page.
"Susan says, don't get afraid, get angry", said Twyla.
- page 8 of my version of Hogfather. This could be a long thread.
- page 8 of my version of Hogfather. This could be a long thread.
December 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Besides, it was nice to hear the voices of children at play, provided you took care to be far enough away not to hear what they are actually saying.
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I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
The children refused to disbelieve in the monsters because frankly, they knew damn well the things were there.
But she found that they could, very firmly, also believe in the poker.
- not yet 10% of the way though the book, and there'll be another quote on this page.
But she found that they could, very firmly, also believe in the poker.
- not yet 10% of the way though the book, and there'll be another quote on this page.
"Susan says, don't get afraid, get angry", said Twyla.
- page 8 of my version of Hogfather. This could be a long thread.
- page 8 of my version of Hogfather. This could be a long thread.
"Everything starts somewhere, although many physicists disagree."
December 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The children refused to disbelieve in the monsters because frankly, they knew damn well the things were there.
But she found that they could, very firmly, also believe in the poker.
- not yet 10% of the way though the book, and there'll be another quote on this page.
But she found that they could, very firmly, also believe in the poker.
- not yet 10% of the way though the book, and there'll be another quote on this page.
"Susan says, don't get afraid, get angry", said Twyla.
- page 8 of my version of Hogfather. This could be a long thread.
- page 8 of my version of Hogfather. This could be a long thread.
"Everything starts somewhere, although many physicists disagree."
It is a little late to just do one quote a day, but I'm starting my seasonal re-reading of Hogfather, and I'm quoting the quotes I can't NOT quote.
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"Susan says, don't get afraid, get angry", said Twyla.
- page 8 of my version of Hogfather. This could be a long thread.
- page 8 of my version of Hogfather. This could be a long thread.
"Everything starts somewhere, although many physicists disagree."
It is a little late to just do one quote a day, but I'm starting my seasonal re-reading of Hogfather, and I'm quoting the quotes I can't NOT quote.
December 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
"Everything starts somewhere, although many physicists disagree."
It is a little late to just do one quote a day, but I'm starting my seasonal re-reading of Hogfather, and I'm quoting the quotes I can't NOT quote.
December 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It is a little late to just do one quote a day, but I'm starting my seasonal re-reading of Hogfather, and I'm quoting the quotes I can't NOT quote.