Randy
@starodyssey.bsky.social
Blogger at https://randyl.posthaven.com, software developer, CoCoRaHS.org volunteer
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Just for fun, here's a stack of 4 long exposure photographs of the remarkable Ada, OK storm on 09-23-23. These images, which were all taken in a span of less than one minute, represent the intense electrical activity this storm exhibited. I doubt I'll ever see something like it again. #Photography
January 18, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Just for fun, here's a stack of 4 long exposure photographs of the remarkable Ada, OK storm on 09-23-23. These images, which were all taken in a span of less than one minute, represent the intense electrical activity this storm exhibited. I doubt I'll ever see something like it again. #Photography
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Art by Steve R Dodd ‘Deep Space: Ocean World’ (2025)
January 16, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Art by Steve R Dodd ‘Deep Space: Ocean World’ (2025)
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There was actually only one cause for the American Civil War: slavery. https://whe.to/ci/2-2880-en/ #history
Was Slavery the Sole Cause of the Civil War?
There was actually only one cause for the American Civil War: slavery. All the events leading to the Civil War, understood as steps moving steadily up the conflict, had slavery as the underlying cause...
www.worldhistory.org
January 14, 2026 at 10:18 PM
There was actually only one cause for the American Civil War: slavery. https://whe.to/ci/2-2880-en/ #history
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Here's to another year of measuring precipitation for #CoCoRaHS! This will be my 8th year as a volunteer.
To join this citizen science project, see www.cocorahs.org/Content.aspx...
To join this citizen science project, see www.cocorahs.org/Content.aspx...
January 1, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Here's to another year of measuring precipitation for #CoCoRaHS! This will be my 8th year as a volunteer.
To join this citizen science project, see www.cocorahs.org/Content.aspx...
To join this citizen science project, see www.cocorahs.org/Content.aspx...
One of my favorite New Year's Eve memories:
"LOOK OUT! TINY GALLON BRINGS THE GLASS DOWN!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDDJ...
"LOOK OUT! TINY GALLON BRINGS THE GLASS DOWN!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDDJ...
Tiny Gallon breaks backboard - New Year's Eve 2009 - Oklahoma vs. Gonzaga
YouTube video by Mukhtar Sharif
www.youtube.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:55 PM
One of my favorite New Year's Eve memories:
"LOOK OUT! TINY GALLON BRINGS THE GLASS DOWN!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDDJ...
"LOOK OUT! TINY GALLON BRINGS THE GLASS DOWN!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDDJ...
A new "Kubrick in Conversation" video is out, this time interviewing Marisa Berenson from Barry Lyndon. I love this series; there are so many fascinating behind-the-scenes details about Kubrick's movies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjFE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjFE...
Kubrick In Conversation | Marisa Berenson on Barry Lyndon
YouTube video by Stanley Kubrick
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A new "Kubrick in Conversation" video is out, this time interviewing Marisa Berenson from Barry Lyndon. I love this series; there are so many fascinating behind-the-scenes details about Kubrick's movies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjFE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjFE...
Incredible finish! Reminds me of the OU-Kansas game where OU's running back got stopped short on a critical 4th down, until Caleb Williams ran over, pulled the ball out of his running back's hands, and went and got the 1st down himself.
Lake Mary High School upset Vero Beach on the final play to win the state championship, and this announcer’s reaction was perfection. Pure chaos. Pure joy. A moment those kids will remember forever. Retire his jersey now! 😂
#HighSchoolFootball #FridayNightLights #FloridaFootball #GameWinner
#HighSchoolFootball #FridayNightLights #FloridaFootball #GameWinner
December 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Incredible finish! Reminds me of the OU-Kansas game where OU's running back got stopped short on a critical 4th down, until Caleb Williams ran over, pulled the ball out of his running back's hands, and went and got the 1st down himself.
"Eyes Wide Shut" is the only Kubrick movie I got to see during its original theatrical run. This essay has some great insights on it: www.criterion.com/current/post...
Eyes Wide Shut: A Sword in the Bed
Inspired by Arthur Schnitzler’s 1926 novella Traumnovelle, Stanley Kubrick’s final film is a deeply personal examination of the fragility of marriage and the destructive power of sexual fantasy.
www.criterion.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
"Eyes Wide Shut" is the only Kubrick movie I got to see during its original theatrical run. This essay has some great insights on it: www.criterion.com/current/post...
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One more video from CCXP, this time talking about the mysteries of storytelling. (More videos over at my Youtube channel.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeZy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeZy...
The Magic & Mystery of Creativity
YouTube video by J.M. DeMatteis
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
One more video from CCXP, this time talking about the mysteries of storytelling. (More videos over at my Youtube channel.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeZy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeZy...
There should be a sports league where every team is named after a cryptid. Like the "Charleston Chupacabras" or the "Des Moines Death Worms".
November 16, 2025 at 2:47 AM
There should be a sports league where every team is named after a cryptid. Like the "Charleston Chupacabras" or the "Des Moines Death Worms".
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A short 🧵: one astounding thing I learned while researching TIGERS BETWEEN EMPIRES was the existence of the Willow Palisade, a 700-km wall made of interlocking trees, an extension of the Great Wall planted in NE China in the 17th century. This map shows approx. Amur tiger range in 1850. 1/9
November 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A short 🧵: one astounding thing I learned while researching TIGERS BETWEEN EMPIRES was the existence of the Willow Palisade, a 700-km wall made of interlocking trees, an extension of the Great Wall planted in NE China in the 17th century. This map shows approx. Amur tiger range in 1850. 1/9
Initial thoughts on the movie "Angel's Egg":
Weird. Good. Depressing. Weird. In that order.
Weird. Good. Depressing. Weird. In that order.
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Initial thoughts on the movie "Angel's Egg":
Weird. Good. Depressing. Weird. In that order.
Weird. Good. Depressing. Weird. In that order.
TONIGHT!!!
Tickets are on sale now for the 4K restoration of ANGEL'S EGG. 🥚
Dolby Early Access Screenings November 12
In theatres November 19 & 20
🪶 brnw.ch/21wX2gV
Dolby Early Access Screenings November 12
In theatres November 19 & 20
🪶 brnw.ch/21wX2gV
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
TONIGHT!!!
I was not that excited to read about lighthouses, but it took a turn into a kerfuffle that was very interesting and relevant.
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I was not that excited to read about lighthouses, but it took a turn into a kerfuffle that was very interesting and relevant.
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139 days until Opening Day
November 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
139 days until Opening Day
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This is awesome news! I first became aware of Wong Kar-Wai after watching "In the Mood for Love". It was an unforgettable experience. The Criterion Channel will be airing his 30-episode TV show, which was a massive hit in China.
www.indiewire.com/news/trailer...
www.indiewire.com/news/trailer...
‘Blossoms Shanghai’ Trailer: Wong Kar-Wai’s 30-Episode Series Finally Gets a North American Release
Wong Kar-Wai's TV show 'Blossoms of Shanghai' is finally getting a U.S. release on Criterion Channel.
www.indiewire.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This is awesome news! I first became aware of Wong Kar-Wai after watching "In the Mood for Love". It was an unforgettable experience. The Criterion Channel will be airing his 30-episode TV show, which was a massive hit in China.
www.indiewire.com/news/trailer...
www.indiewire.com/news/trailer...
In this year's college basketball preview, there were 47 pages about men's basketball and not a single one about women's!
An observation:
Sunday's issue of the Chicago Tribune had an insert previewing the college basketball season. It had 44 pages for men's basketball and 3 pages for women's basketball.
Sunday's issue of the Chicago Tribune had an insert previewing the college basketball season. It had 44 pages for men's basketball and 3 pages for women's basketball.
November 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
In this year's college basketball preview, there were 47 pages about men's basketball and not a single one about women's!
I am surprised every Halloween at how delicious Three Musketeers are. It's a very underrated candy bar.
November 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I am surprised every Halloween at how delicious Three Musketeers are. It's a very underrated candy bar.
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for Halloween, permit me to offer a completely true tale of abject horror.
Social anxiety horror, that is.
mwl.io/ego/wasp
Social anxiety horror, that is.
mwl.io/ego/wasp
The Wasp – Michael W Lucas
mwl.io
October 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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I've been to several interesting presentations over the past few weeks. Just for fun, I'm creating this thread of some of the books recommended during those talks. Links go to @bookshop.org.
I would love to read all of these, but not sure I have the time!
I would love to read all of these, but not sure I have the time!
October 31, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I've been to several interesting presentations over the past few weeks. Just for fun, I'm creating this thread of some of the books recommended during those talks. Links go to @bookshop.org.
I would love to read all of these, but not sure I have the time!
I would love to read all of these, but not sure I have the time!