Jim Ray
jimray.net
Jim Ray
@jimray.net
I used to be good at this.
Clearly someone so fastidious about appearance has equal respect for the U.S. flag code
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Youngest brought this "fairy wand" home from school and I'm afraid to throw it away because the last thing I need is two dozen crazed elementary school kids tearing my house apart.
November 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
People think I go on about the death of privacy because I hate Facebook — and look, I really fucking hate Facebook — but it's also this. Why does a car dealership I've never interacted with even know I have a lease? This ceaseless drip of bullshit is about 37% of why we're all so miserable.
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Design is how it works
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Bonus blooper take featuring Nathaniel Pawthorne.
November 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Behold two of the laziest loafs I’ve ever made. Started over a week ago, constantly forgot about them. Turns out you can just bake things!
November 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
This is it. The entire takeaway from the campaign, no matter who or where you’re running. This is the lesson.
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I’ve had this as part of my system prompt for Claude for a while and it does an ok job. The text itself isn’t hyperlinked, it just adds a [^1], but I think that’s more a limitation of the design of the Claude’s app. I lean towards an intentional design choice.
October 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Until I see a sourced photo from a credible publication I’m going to heed the warning tagged here
October 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Assemble the rest of the fucking pie.
October 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Peel and slice the apples at about ¼” thick. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar, lemon juice, thyme, and cornstarch. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
October 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
It’s time to make apple pie (not as involved as chili!)
October 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Ok! I mentioned chili-lime-marrow butter. Soften a brick of Plurga and mix with chili powder, soy, lime zest and juice, Worcestershire, and a hint of fish sauce. Add a big pinch of salt and MSG. Mix well then chill.
October 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Add a can of beer (this dark Mexican lager by one of my favorite local breweries is perfect), a quarter cup of bourbon (I said what I said), a shot of tequila, and a cup of coffee. Simmer on low.
October 25, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Shred the beef. I use my hands with gloves so I can find the gross connective tissue. Don’t throw out all the fat it’ll melt in and taste sooooo good.
October 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Peppers right on the coals. They can take it!
October 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Possibly controversial step: pressure cook the beef then shred it before stewing with all the seasonings.
October 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Right then. Trying something a little different, usually I sear the beef before braising, tonight were grilling. High degree of difficulty with the fatty short rib. 🔥 😘
October 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Good morning! This is the brisket and short rib (off the bone) liberally salted to dry brine. See you tonight!
October 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Toast some spices — cumin, coriander, allspice, star anise, cloves, cinnamon. Don’t burn them! Mix into the chili mole.

The mole should be thick and flavorful but also kinda bland because there’s no salt. This is your flavor base.
October 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Oh wow we’re doing this (hi @darthbluesky.bsky.social !) 🍽️

Cooked the beans with garlic and onion. These are Rancho Gordo vaquero beans but any quality bean will work, I prefer Mexican. Because chili!

Pickled some carrots and jalapeños with apple cider vinegar, cumin, a bit of brown sugar
October 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
It’s time to make chili
October 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Deeply, almost perfectly, cynical
October 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
All three D’Angleo albums are masterpieces that changed music in subtle and profound ways. Truly a legendary artist.
October 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
October 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM