J.Stan
@j-dot-stan.bsky.social
NYC public hs social worker. Occasional adjunct. Self-defense & Goju-Ryu instructor. Loves dogs & cats & snark. Rabbit holes: preventing suicide, memory, curiosity, connection, anger.
"Insanity is relative. Who sets the norm?" -Bukowski
"Insanity is relative. Who sets the norm?" -Bukowski
Huh.
It is interesting they're still testing nitrous oxide for mental health things. And cool they found this.
It is interesting they're still testing nitrous oxide for mental health things. And cool they found this.
December 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Huh.
It is interesting they're still testing nitrous oxide for mental health things. And cool they found this.
It is interesting they're still testing nitrous oxide for mental health things. And cool they found this.
Saying it is 'a Harvard problem' is a trivial truth - if we listed every place this problem existed, we would be here a *while*
November 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Saying it is 'a Harvard problem' is a trivial truth - if we listed every place this problem existed, we would be here a *while*
If this problem were at Harvard, and Harvard only? It would be "a Harvard problem."
This is a problem with power, white men (in power), and money. The venn diagram is very nearly a circle, but this circle exists in many places. It isn't "a Harvard problem."
(also: "a Yale problem," "an oil ...")
This is a problem with power, white men (in power), and money. The venn diagram is very nearly a circle, but this circle exists in many places. It isn't "a Harvard problem."
(also: "a Yale problem," "an oil ...")
November 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
If this problem were at Harvard, and Harvard only? It would be "a Harvard problem."
This is a problem with power, white men (in power), and money. The venn diagram is very nearly a circle, but this circle exists in many places. It isn't "a Harvard problem."
(also: "a Yale problem," "an oil ...")
This is a problem with power, white men (in power), and money. The venn diagram is very nearly a circle, but this circle exists in many places. It isn't "a Harvard problem."
(also: "a Yale problem," "an oil ...")
Um.
These are not "problems at Harvard"
These are not "problems at Harvard"
November 16, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Um.
These are not "problems at Harvard"
These are not "problems at Harvard"
Add 3 tsp minced Ginger. Heat, then stir in squash & 6 cups of stock & 3 tsp of each: Coriander, Paprika, Pepper. Simmer 30 mins.
Puree (immersion blender, reg blender, food processor, potato masher)
Heat til warm, add 1/2 - 1 cup heavy cream. Stir. Add salt to taste, and a dash of nutmeg at serving
Puree (immersion blender, reg blender, food processor, potato masher)
Heat til warm, add 1/2 - 1 cup heavy cream. Stir. Add salt to taste, and a dash of nutmeg at serving
November 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Add 3 tsp minced Ginger. Heat, then stir in squash & 6 cups of stock & 3 tsp of each: Coriander, Paprika, Pepper. Simmer 30 mins.
Puree (immersion blender, reg blender, food processor, potato masher)
Heat til warm, add 1/2 - 1 cup heavy cream. Stir. Add salt to taste, and a dash of nutmeg at serving
Puree (immersion blender, reg blender, food processor, potato masher)
Heat til warm, add 1/2 - 1 cup heavy cream. Stir. Add salt to taste, and a dash of nutmeg at serving
I make a Butternut Squash Bisque every year:
Butternut Squash, 3 lb, halved & de-seeded. Roast for 60-90 mins @ 350. (this can be done the day before). Peel the skin off then, and roughly cut up squash.
Then: Melt half stick Butter. Add 3 Leeks (white part), chopped. Stir for 2 min.
Butternut Squash, 3 lb, halved & de-seeded. Roast for 60-90 mins @ 350. (this can be done the day before). Peel the skin off then, and roughly cut up squash.
Then: Melt half stick Butter. Add 3 Leeks (white part), chopped. Stir for 2 min.
November 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I make a Butternut Squash Bisque every year:
Butternut Squash, 3 lb, halved & de-seeded. Roast for 60-90 mins @ 350. (this can be done the day before). Peel the skin off then, and roughly cut up squash.
Then: Melt half stick Butter. Add 3 Leeks (white part), chopped. Stir for 2 min.
Butternut Squash, 3 lb, halved & de-seeded. Roast for 60-90 mins @ 350. (this can be done the day before). Peel the skin off then, and roughly cut up squash.
Then: Melt half stick Butter. Add 3 Leeks (white part), chopped. Stir for 2 min.
ooo, yeah, I am gonna try
November 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
ooo, yeah, I am gonna try
What a great idea!!!
November 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
What a great idea!!!
Post your favorite Star Trek character. Wrong answers only.
November 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Post your favorite Star Trek character. Wrong answers only.
I deeply like this piece. The isomorphic argument Jurecic is making is concise, nuanced, and extremely well written.
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I deeply like this piece. The isomorphic argument Jurecic is making is concise, nuanced, and extremely well written.
Louder for the folks in the back.
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Louder for the folks in the back.
I feel like someone should sit him in front of this before each briefing... no wait, that wouldn't help
www.billnye.com/the-science-...
www.billnye.com/the-science-...
Magnetism
They’re on your refrigerator, they’re inside your computer, and you’re even standing on one right now. They’re magnets, and forget about being repulsed. Bill Nye the Science Guy’s “Magnetism” episode ...
www.billnye.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I feel like someone should sit him in front of this before each briefing... no wait, that wouldn't help
www.billnye.com/the-science-...
www.billnye.com/the-science-...
Reposted by J.Stan
Chicago still stands up against all this horror.
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Chicago still stands up against all this horror.
2 things:
1) Sgt. Bo (link below), a totally awesome dog who made peoples' lives better; but also?
2) the American Humane Society has "Hero Dog Awards" every year, and this is their 15th year doing it. I just love that.
thehill.com/homenews/sta...
1) Sgt. Bo (link below), a totally awesome dog who made peoples' lives better; but also?
2) the American Humane Society has "Hero Dog Awards" every year, and this is their 15th year doing it. I just love that.
thehill.com/homenews/sta...
thehill.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
2 things:
1) Sgt. Bo (link below), a totally awesome dog who made peoples' lives better; but also?
2) the American Humane Society has "Hero Dog Awards" every year, and this is their 15th year doing it. I just love that.
thehill.com/homenews/sta...
1) Sgt. Bo (link below), a totally awesome dog who made peoples' lives better; but also?
2) the American Humane Society has "Hero Dog Awards" every year, and this is their 15th year doing it. I just love that.
thehill.com/homenews/sta...