John Straka
@johnstraka.com
Neo-Luddite cat enthusiast in Michigan
Getting my third spinal fusion surgery soon and pretty depressed about that fact
January 20, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Getting my third spinal fusion surgery soon and pretty depressed about that fact
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now for the traditional eating of the christmas tree
December 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
now for the traditional eating of the christmas tree
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This composition had eluded me for nearly a decade, but yesterday I was finally able to capture it. A train rolled through just as the Duquesne Incline was crossing over the tracks in #Pittsburgh, creating a picture perfect winter scene. It was worth the hours and hours I've waited over the years.
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This composition had eluded me for nearly a decade, but yesterday I was finally able to capture it. A train rolled through just as the Duquesne Incline was crossing over the tracks in #Pittsburgh, creating a picture perfect winter scene. It was worth the hours and hours I've waited over the years.
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"there are no third spaces anymore" wrong. blast furnace
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 AM
"there are no third spaces anymore" wrong. blast furnace
Today I get yet another cervical spine radiofrequency ablation. This is maybe my twentieth since 2018. At least the two a year insurance covers are now adequate without having to pay for extra.
November 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Today I get yet another cervical spine radiofrequency ablation. This is maybe my twentieth since 2018. At least the two a year insurance covers are now adequate without having to pay for extra.
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The AI bubble may be about to bust.
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The AI bubble may be about to bust.
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
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Nuzzi's fawning coverage of the sociopathic conspiracy crank she was having an affair with aided his rise to political power, which he is using to perpetrate the worst intentional public health catastrophe of our unnecessarily shortened lifetimes, and THAT is the STORY.
November 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Nuzzi's fawning coverage of the sociopathic conspiracy crank she was having an affair with aided his rise to political power, which he is using to perpetrate the worst intentional public health catastrophe of our unnecessarily shortened lifetimes, and THAT is the STORY.
Went for a drive yesterday morning and checked out a park
November 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Went for a drive yesterday morning and checked out a park
non-Euclidean optometry
November 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
non-Euclidean optometry
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If I heard the call of Cthulhu I would simply not answer it. Not my business.
November 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
If I heard the call of Cthulhu I would simply not answer it. Not my business.
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Deep in the article, there are quotes from young liberal staffers too. There is a problem with inflammatory rhetoric on both sides.
October 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Deep in the article, there are quotes from young liberal staffers too. There is a problem with inflammatory rhetoric on both sides.
I was raised by the textual internet. I accepted the image internet. I don't want to do much with the video internet besides opt out of it. Those are what TV is for
October 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I was raised by the textual internet. I accepted the image internet. I don't want to do much with the video internet besides opt out of it. Those are what TV is for
There are so many guys we simply know nothing about. Just saw one who lives on a dirt road and drives a golf cart to Dollar General. Much to discover
September 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
There are so many guys we simply know nothing about. Just saw one who lives on a dirt road and drives a golf cart to Dollar General. Much to discover
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Starlight Stampede ✨
September 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Starlight Stampede ✨
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thinking about the fast, efficient driverless cars we should’ve had decades ago
August 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
thinking about the fast, efficient driverless cars we should’ve had decades ago
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Cannibalism, 38-56
origins of, 38-40
popularity, 40-43
resurgence in 2025, 42
Carvey, Dana, 120-122
death in Arctic tundra, 120
discovery of frozen corpse, 121
thawing and devouring of body, 122
Celebration, the Great, 122-189
menu, 122
origins of, 38-40
popularity, 40-43
resurgence in 2025, 42
Carvey, Dana, 120-122
death in Arctic tundra, 120
discovery of frozen corpse, 121
thawing and devouring of body, 122
Celebration, the Great, 122-189
menu, 122
August 13, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Cannibalism, 38-56
origins of, 38-40
popularity, 40-43
resurgence in 2025, 42
Carvey, Dana, 120-122
death in Arctic tundra, 120
discovery of frozen corpse, 121
thawing and devouring of body, 122
Celebration, the Great, 122-189
menu, 122
origins of, 38-40
popularity, 40-43
resurgence in 2025, 42
Carvey, Dana, 120-122
death in Arctic tundra, 120
discovery of frozen corpse, 121
thawing and devouring of body, 122
Celebration, the Great, 122-189
menu, 122
tradesmen love to go out to their van to do paperwork
July 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
tradesmen love to go out to their van to do paperwork
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These DC bureaucrats need to learn how the world actually works: by having things handed to you because your dad was a Senator.
July 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
These DC bureaucrats need to learn how the world actually works: by having things handed to you because your dad was a Senator.
My Love Island vote is more impactful than any vote I cast while living in Florida besides legalizing mmj
July 12, 2025 at 2:33 AM
My Love Island vote is more impactful than any vote I cast while living in Florida besides legalizing mmj
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My dentist doesn't recommend anything. He's severely depressed
July 10, 2025 at 11:18 PM
My dentist doesn't recommend anything. He's severely depressed
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Zohran: Imagine living in a city where you can afford your rent, your groceries and even a meal at a restaurant now and then without much stress
Eric Adams: Imagine a platypus so powerful that it could destroy the city. We need more cops
Eric Adams: Imagine a platypus so powerful that it could destroy the city. We need more cops
June 27, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Zohran: Imagine living in a city where you can afford your rent, your groceries and even a meal at a restaurant now and then without much stress
Eric Adams: Imagine a platypus so powerful that it could destroy the city. We need more cops
Eric Adams: Imagine a platypus so powerful that it could destroy the city. We need more cops