Joey Tabarlet
@jtabarlet.bsky.social
Professor, film and music nerd/obsessive, fan of the LSU Tigers and by extension, the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Commanders, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Sky.
“It’s such a fine line between stupid and clever.”
“It’s such a fine line between stupid and clever.”
The reason I ask is that it's a perfect Trumpian double move to 1) "give" a bonus that's actually coming from money many military members would already receive and 2) create a bigger tax liability for them by doing so.
December 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The reason I ask is that it's a perfect Trumpian double move to 1) "give" a bonus that's actually coming from money many military members would already receive and 2) create a bigger tax liability for them by doing so.
Was the housing supplement taxable? I've never been military but I know a lot of people who have.
December 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Was the housing supplement taxable? I've never been military but I know a lot of people who have.
Oh, that is GOOD.
December 6, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Oh, that is GOOD.
Tough choice, and I say this as a (very) former Cowboys fan.
November 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Tough choice, and I say this as a (very) former Cowboys fan.
In a debate with George HW Bush in 1980, Reagan called immigrants (documented or not) “decent, hardworking people” and said “Open the border—both ways!”
October 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
In a debate with George HW Bush in 1980, Reagan called immigrants (documented or not) “decent, hardworking people” and said “Open the border—both ways!”
I grew up in Shreveport and knew the Shriners Hospital well (never a patient, though). First thing that came to mind when I read Schneider’s post.
October 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I grew up in Shreveport and knew the Shriners Hospital well (never a patient, though). First thing that came to mind when I read Schneider’s post.
I wouldn’t be surprised if anti-semitism is involved too.
October 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I wouldn’t be surprised if anti-semitism is involved too.
“‘Ven de rockets go up, who cares vere dey come down. Dat’s not my department,’ says Wehrner von Braun.”
July 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
“‘Ven de rockets go up, who cares vere dey come down. Dat’s not my department,’ says Wehrner von Braun.”
Absolutely. We (spouse and I) were tipped off to it when staying in central London on an overseas teaching gig I had in 2016. A local guide that taught the students about the history of London via walking tours mentioned we should check it out—it was only a few blocks from our flat.
July 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Absolutely. We (spouse and I) were tipped off to it when staying in central London on an overseas teaching gig I had in 2016. A local guide that taught the students about the history of London via walking tours mentioned we should check it out—it was only a few blocks from our flat.
Gimme Three Steps is the best Skynyrd. The ultimate anti-macho asshole song.
July 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Gimme Three Steps is the best Skynyrd. The ultimate anti-macho asshole song.
July 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
July 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
It’s not a criminal case, it’s a civil lawsuit. No pardon available.
June 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
It’s not a criminal case, it’s a civil lawsuit. No pardon available.
So…just the right number of flying monkeys?
May 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
So…just the right number of flying monkeys?
Ummm…you know you can block or mute accounts you don’t want to see, don’t you?
April 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Ummm…you know you can block or mute accounts you don’t want to see, don’t you?
Bored talking about what? The NFL draft? Then don’t talk about it. As my dad used to say, “Being quiet is always an option.”
April 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Bored talking about what? The NFL draft? Then don’t talk about it. As my dad used to say, “Being quiet is always an option.”
Absolute all-time favorite of mine. Gorgeous, uplifting and soothing.
And as a bonus, it's one of the best-sounding records I've every owned (I have only the original vinyl, which still sounds great--never heard a CD or remastered version).
And as a bonus, it's one of the best-sounding records I've every owned (I have only the original vinyl, which still sounds great--never heard a CD or remastered version).
April 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Absolute all-time favorite of mine. Gorgeous, uplifting and soothing.
And as a bonus, it's one of the best-sounding records I've every owned (I have only the original vinyl, which still sounds great--never heard a CD or remastered version).
And as a bonus, it's one of the best-sounding records I've every owned (I have only the original vinyl, which still sounds great--never heard a CD or remastered version).
I so love that album.
March 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I so love that album.
Looking forward to the other 9. Sandinista, for all its faults and overreaching, is a truly great album.
March 25, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Looking forward to the other 9. Sandinista, for all its faults and overreaching, is a truly great album.
I followed this account. Now I just have to find Pictures of Lily and Pictures of Matchstick Men to complete the set.
January 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I followed this account. Now I just have to find Pictures of Lily and Pictures of Matchstick Men to complete the set.
I will always love Why Can’t We Be Friends?
January 9, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I will always love Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Just got 8 follows from accounts that were identical except for the stock photo avatar and the names, all of which were spelling variations on “Liz,” such as “Lyyz” and “Lizzz.” Fun.
January 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Just got 8 follows from accounts that were identical except for the stock photo avatar and the names, all of which were spelling variations on “Liz,” such as “Lyyz” and “Lizzz.” Fun.