John Dawson
@pipsandpens.bsky.social
Portland-based. Tabletop game player and writer. Lover of Dogs and Cats. Full statement government accountant/auditor. Jewish, 39 He/him
This just worked!
1. Wish out loud for brownies
2. Be delighted and appropriately grateful when spouse makes brownies
It's the perfect recipe for amazing brownies every time
2. Be delighted and appropriately grateful when spouse makes brownies
It's the perfect recipe for amazing brownies every time
My wife wants the recipe for the brownies.
January 29, 2026 at 2:21 AM
This just worked!
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New CBS contributors announced: Grand Moff Tarkin, Lex Luthor, Norman Osborn, Cruella De Ville, Javert, Titus Andronicus, Killmonger, and the Beastfly from Silksong.
January 27, 2026 at 10:05 PM
New CBS contributors announced: Grand Moff Tarkin, Lex Luthor, Norman Osborn, Cruella De Ville, Javert, Titus Andronicus, Killmonger, and the Beastfly from Silksong.
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#Portland! Multnomah County Budget priority survey (they have a $10.5mil deficit, so good time to advocate for things you want them to keep): survey.multco.us/jfe/form/SV_...
January 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
#Portland! Multnomah County Budget priority survey (they have a $10.5mil deficit, so good time to advocate for things you want them to keep): survey.multco.us/jfe/form/SV_...
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BIG FIGHT AT POLAND’S WROCLAW ZOO!!!
January 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
BIG FIGHT AT POLAND’S WROCLAW ZOO!!!
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Quick reminder now that the killer has been identified
January 8, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Quick reminder now that the killer has been identified
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America is always like “ok but the NEXT regime change will work,” like when I “cut out carbs” briefly every January.
January 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
America is always like “ok but the NEXT regime change will work,” like when I “cut out carbs” briefly every January.
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RIP to all the other empires that lost the Mandate of Heaven because of their hubris, but America is different. And better.
Maybe even better than The Gods
Maybe even better than The Gods
Dort possesses a toddler’s understanding of national security. @mikeblack114.bsky.social @sharonk.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 3:13 PM
RIP to all the other empires that lost the Mandate of Heaven because of their hubris, but America is different. And better.
Maybe even better than The Gods
Maybe even better than The Gods
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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They've lost the 9yos
September 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
They've lost the 9yos
Finally finished my first recasing project: The Poppy War trilogy by RF Kuang
They may not be perfect, but I'm quite excited about them. Thank you @princeofthreads.bsky.social for the back cover art! #BookSky 📚🔥🐉
They may not be perfect, but I'm quite excited about them. Thank you @princeofthreads.bsky.social for the back cover art! #BookSky 📚🔥🐉
April 16, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Monza at Seder hehehe 🍇🍷
April 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Monza at Seder hehehe 🍇🍷
Your scientists were so obssessed with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/s...
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/s...
Scientists Revive the Dire Wolf, or Something Close (Gift Article)
Dire wolves, made famous by “Game of Thrones,” went extinct some 13,000 years ago. Now, researchers have bred gray-wolf pups that carry genes of their ancient cousins.
www.nytimes.com
April 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Your scientists were so obssessed with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/s...
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/s...
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Yes, everyone is correct. They're not advocating for a "strict meritocracy." Affirmative action is over. They're now suing over the very presence of Black people and Latinos in elite education and white collar careers.
They're advocating for resegregation. Call it out every time.
They're advocating for resegregation. Call it out every time.
February 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Yes, everyone is correct. They're not advocating for a "strict meritocracy." Affirmative action is over. They're now suing over the very presence of Black people and Latinos in elite education and white collar careers.
They're advocating for resegregation. Call it out every time.
They're advocating for resegregation. Call it out every time.
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Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince,
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!
December 29, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince,
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
1/20
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge
1/20
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge
December 14, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
1/20
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge
1/20
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge
This is Monza (short for Monzcarro Murcatto)! The newest member of our household.
December 13, 2024 at 2:30 AM
This is Monza (short for Monzcarro Murcatto)! The newest member of our household.
Sisko and Clover making themselves right at home.
December 8, 2024 at 1:28 AM
Sisko and Clover making themselves right at home.
While I work, he just naps on the couch. His life is so hard.
November 18, 2024 at 6:33 PM
While I work, he just naps on the couch. His life is so hard.
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It feels like everyone is going through a tough time right now. Give someone a smile today. Gather your strength, reach out, and punch a Nazi in the face.
November 11, 2024 at 12:20 AM
It feels like everyone is going through a tough time right now. Give someone a smile today. Gather your strength, reach out, and punch a Nazi in the face.
It's Clover! And my hat.
October 17, 2024 at 9:16 PM
It's Clover! And my hat.
This was so close to being a super cool number.
September 17, 2024 at 2:24 PM
This was so close to being a super cool number.
This is Dorian going on his morning walk with the dog. He is always excited to meet new friends and then get cuddles at bedtime.
August 8, 2024 at 10:22 PM
This is Dorian going on his morning walk with the dog. He is always excited to meet new friends and then get cuddles at bedtime.