Stephen R. Smith
@stephensmith.bsky.social
Programmer & Writer. Owner @ http://Alignsoft.com. Writer & Curator @ http://365tomorrows.com; a new SciFi flash fiction story daily. Coffee & solar powered. He/Him
* I also love sarcasm
* I also love sarcasm
@profanity.accountant because why not?
November 30, 2025 at 6:33 AM
@profanity.accountant because why not?
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She had a pleasant elevation
She's moving out in all directions
She's moving out in all directions
Talking Heads - And She Was (Official Video) [HD]
YouTube video by Talking Heads
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:46 AM
She had a pleasant elevation
She's moving out in all directions
She's moving out in all directions
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One of my favorite duets. Love the angelic girlfriend/sloppy drunk boyfriend vibes ♥️♥️♥️
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November 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
One of my favorite duets. Love the angelic girlfriend/sloppy drunk boyfriend vibes ♥️♥️♥️
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youtu.be/_q7307IWwr4?...
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2 years ago today
In memory, Shane Patrick MacGowan, former member of the punk band Nipple Erectors, co-founder and lead singer of the Celtic punk band The Pogues, founder of Shane MacGowan and The Popes, died of pneumonia after a long illness.
📸 Gie Knaeps
#ShaneMacGowan #punkrockhistoy
In memory, Shane Patrick MacGowan, former member of the punk band Nipple Erectors, co-founder and lead singer of the Celtic punk band The Pogues, founder of Shane MacGowan and The Popes, died of pneumonia after a long illness.
📸 Gie Knaeps
#ShaneMacGowan #punkrockhistoy
November 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
2 years ago today
In memory, Shane Patrick MacGowan, former member of the punk band Nipple Erectors, co-founder and lead singer of the Celtic punk band The Pogues, founder of Shane MacGowan and The Popes, died of pneumonia after a long illness.
📸 Gie Knaeps
#ShaneMacGowan #punkrockhistoy
In memory, Shane Patrick MacGowan, former member of the punk band Nipple Erectors, co-founder and lead singer of the Celtic punk band The Pogues, founder of Shane MacGowan and The Popes, died of pneumonia after a long illness.
📸 Gie Knaeps
#ShaneMacGowan #punkrockhistoy
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The Nazis used the term "Lying Press" (Lügenpresse) to discredit and censor all dissenting media, simultaneously targeting journalists, and seizing, and giving their political allies control of news outlets to crush any opposition.
Just mentioning that now for no reason at all.
Just mentioning that now for no reason at all.
November 30, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The Nazis used the term "Lying Press" (Lügenpresse) to discredit and censor all dissenting media, simultaneously targeting journalists, and seizing, and giving their political allies control of news outlets to crush any opposition.
Just mentioning that now for no reason at all.
Just mentioning that now for no reason at all.
Today’s math challenge: how many old skinny pieces of hardwood do I have to rip out of this closet so I can lay the new wider hardwood without having to rip any wood down? (I don’t have a table saw).
The answer is 6 pieces. Exactly the same total width as 4 new pieces. It’s all buried in a closet.
The answer is 6 pieces. Exactly the same total width as 4 new pieces. It’s all buried in a closet.
November 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Today’s math challenge: how many old skinny pieces of hardwood do I have to rip out of this closet so I can lay the new wider hardwood without having to rip any wood down? (I don’t have a table saw).
The answer is 6 pieces. Exactly the same total width as 4 new pieces. It’s all buried in a closet.
The answer is 6 pieces. Exactly the same total width as 4 new pieces. It’s all buried in a closet.
You have to have a party
When you're in a State like this
You can really move it all
You have to vote and change
You have to get right out of it
Like out of all this mess
You'll say yeah to anything
If you believe all this, but
Don't cry, don't do anything
No lies, back in the government
When you're in a State like this
You can really move it all
You have to vote and change
You have to get right out of it
Like out of all this mess
You'll say yeah to anything
If you believe all this, but
Don't cry, don't do anything
No lies, back in the government
President Gas
YouTube video by The Psychedelic Furs - Topic
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
You have to have a party
When you're in a State like this
You can really move it all
You have to vote and change
You have to get right out of it
Like out of all this mess
You'll say yeah to anything
If you believe all this, but
Don't cry, don't do anything
No lies, back in the government
When you're in a State like this
You can really move it all
You have to vote and change
You have to get right out of it
Like out of all this mess
You'll say yeah to anything
If you believe all this, but
Don't cry, don't do anything
No lies, back in the government
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"In recent history, the Doctor Who actor has repeatedly made headlines thanks to his allyship towards trans and gender non-conforming people – most notably with a subtle gesture during a TV interview that wound up helping to raise £18,000 for the LGBTQ+ youth charity AKT."
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
"In recent history, the Doctor Who actor has repeatedly made headlines thanks to his allyship towards trans and gender non-conforming people – most notably with a subtle gesture during a TV interview that wound up helping to raise £18,000 for the LGBTQ+ youth charity AKT."
Currently watching @lizmiele.bsky.social
Feeling down? Watch! Need a laugh? Watch! Serious. Want a good time? Watch!
Feeling down? Watch! Need a laugh? Watch! Serious. Want a good time? Watch!
THE GHOST OF ACADEMIC FUTURE - Liz Miele FULL SPECIAL
YouTube video by Liz Miele
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Currently watching @lizmiele.bsky.social
Feeling down? Watch! Need a laugh? Watch! Serious. Want a good time? Watch!
Feeling down? Watch! Need a laugh? Watch! Serious. Want a good time? Watch!
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Sunday 7pm @ Flophouse in brooklyn • See me Carmen Lagala & Jim Tews work on new jokes & workshop them live in my new monthly show & podcast First Draft Feelings
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Last show was Shafi Hossain & Josh Gondelman who killed it. Come see us this Sunday. Tix at lizmiele.com
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Last show was Shafi Hossain & Josh Gondelman who killed it. Come see us this Sunday. Tix at lizmiele.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Sunday 7pm @ Flophouse in brooklyn • See me Carmen Lagala & Jim Tews work on new jokes & workshop them live in my new monthly show & podcast First Draft Feelings
••
Last show was Shafi Hossain & Josh Gondelman who killed it. Come see us this Sunday. Tix at lizmiele.com
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Last show was Shafi Hossain & Josh Gondelman who killed it. Come see us this Sunday. Tix at lizmiele.com
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SPACE CAMP is now on YouTube • How Vasectomies Work (I think) • I’ve learned so much when my boyfriend got a vasectomy very early into our relationship. I don’t know science but I also don’t think I’m wrong on this one. Anyway…enjoy the special and come see my next hour live! YouTube.com/lizmiele
November 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
SPACE CAMP is now on YouTube • How Vasectomies Work (I think) • I’ve learned so much when my boyfriend got a vasectomy very early into our relationship. I don’t know science but I also don’t think I’m wrong on this one. Anyway…enjoy the special and come see my next hour live! YouTube.com/lizmiele
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To put a finer point on this whole thing: "Two people with direct knowledge of the operation" — presumably uniformed military leaders — are accusing the U.S. Secretary of Defense of personally ordering specific war crimes. That's a historic accusation.
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
To put a finer point on this whole thing: "Two people with direct knowledge of the operation" — presumably uniformed military leaders — are accusing the U.S. Secretary of Defense of personally ordering specific war crimes. That's a historic accusation.
Wam bam
Mon chat Splash gît sur mon lit
A bouffé sa langue en buvant dans mon whisky
Quant à moi, peu dormi, vidé, brimé
J'ai dû dormir dans la gouttière
Où j'ai eu un flash
Ouh-ouh-ouh-ouh
En quatre couleurs
Mon chat Splash gît sur mon lit
A bouffé sa langue en buvant dans mon whisky
Quant à moi, peu dormi, vidé, brimé
J'ai dû dormir dans la gouttière
Où j'ai eu un flash
Ouh-ouh-ouh-ouh
En quatre couleurs
Plastic Bertrand - Ca Plane Pour Moi (1977) • TopPop
YouTube video by TopPop
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Wam bam
Mon chat Splash gît sur mon lit
A bouffé sa langue en buvant dans mon whisky
Quant à moi, peu dormi, vidé, brimé
J'ai dû dormir dans la gouttière
Où j'ai eu un flash
Ouh-ouh-ouh-ouh
En quatre couleurs
Mon chat Splash gît sur mon lit
A bouffé sa langue en buvant dans mon whisky
Quant à moi, peu dormi, vidé, brimé
J'ai dû dormir dans la gouttière
Où j'ai eu un flash
Ouh-ouh-ouh-ouh
En quatre couleurs
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Madness - House of Fun (Official 4K Video)
YouTube video by Madness
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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URGENT request: I’m at $10 of $925 for Dec. rent, after a few months of disruptively frequent migraines made freelancing difficult.
Even gifts you might see as small make a big difference—thank you so much for helping.
Even gifts you might see as small make a big difference—thank you so much for helping.
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
URGENT request: I’m at $10 of $925 for Dec. rent, after a few months of disruptively frequent migraines made freelancing difficult.
Even gifts you might see as small make a big difference—thank you so much for helping.
Even gifts you might see as small make a big difference—thank you so much for helping.
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I’ll be selling and signing copies of my Shane MacGowan biography when The Pogue Traders play The Waterfront in Norwich on Saturday 6 December. Copies are a bargain £10 - cash only.
If you’ve not seen the band before, you’re in for a pre-Christmas knees-up!
#Norwich #Pogues
If you’ve not seen the band before, you’re in for a pre-Christmas knees-up!
#Norwich #Pogues
November 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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I’m sorry but I don’t have a sale today. My handmade pottery mugs are as cheap as I can price them without losing money.
I’m only one person with one finite life and a full-time job hand-painting 30 blood drip layers on each mug. 🩸
Order by Monday for Christmas delivery: littleedenpottery.etsy.com
I’m only one person with one finite life and a full-time job hand-painting 30 blood drip layers on each mug. 🩸
Order by Monday for Christmas delivery: littleedenpottery.etsy.com
I’m a potter and I make handmade mugs. Order early because I sell out fast for Christmas: littleedenpottery.etsy.com #pottery #art #ceramics #bsnm
November 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I’m sorry but I don’t have a sale today. My handmade pottery mugs are as cheap as I can price them without losing money.
I’m only one person with one finite life and a full-time job hand-painting 30 blood drip layers on each mug. 🩸
Order by Monday for Christmas delivery: littleedenpottery.etsy.com
I’m only one person with one finite life and a full-time job hand-painting 30 blood drip layers on each mug. 🩸
Order by Monday for Christmas delivery: littleedenpottery.etsy.com
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If you’re thinking “the only thing in that sock I want is a Gilly pin” those are now in stock again. Beautiful stocking stuffers for all your nieces, nephews, and beloved gender exploring kin. www.mulebooks.com/store/gilly-...
Gilly & Billy Enamel Pin — MULE BOOKS
2″ of mighty soft enamel for your jacket, backpack, whatevs. Show your support for wealth distribution with this delightful pin designed by Adam Koford. Less talkin’, more loppin’! GILLY & BILL...
www.mulebooks.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
If you’re thinking “the only thing in that sock I want is a Gilly pin” those are now in stock again. Beautiful stocking stuffers for all your nieces, nephews, and beloved gender exploring kin. www.mulebooks.com/store/gilly-...
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There are 10 of these left and they’re exactly the same price today as they were yesterday. They’ll most likely be the same price tomorrow. www.mulebooks.com/store/2025-s...
2025 Sock of Shit — MULE BOOKS
A cheap xmas stocking full of stuff! Just like when you were a kid. (If you grew up poor like I did.) You get zines, pins, stickers, sugar candy, and shitty toys. You get some stickers designed by Mul...
www.mulebooks.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
There are 10 of these left and they’re exactly the same price today as they were yesterday. They’ll most likely be the same price tomorrow. www.mulebooks.com/store/2025-s...
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So I finally got to see Gary Numan for the first time last night at the UEA in Norwich and boy did he live up to expectations.
His voice and look has felt alien forever and all these decades later it feels like he inhabits his own genre. And it’s not ‘robot’.
#norwich #garynuman
His voice and look has felt alien forever and all these decades later it feels like he inhabits his own genre. And it’s not ‘robot’.
#norwich #garynuman
November 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
So I finally got to see Gary Numan for the first time last night at the UEA in Norwich and boy did he live up to expectations.
His voice and look has felt alien forever and all these decades later it feels like he inhabits his own genre. And it’s not ‘robot’.
#norwich #garynuman
His voice and look has felt alien forever and all these decades later it feels like he inhabits his own genre. And it’s not ‘robot’.
#norwich #garynuman
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❤️💋❤️💋❤️💋❤️💋❤️💋
Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Gordon Lightfoot
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Shrinking is another show I slept on for far too long, until someone whose opinion I very much respect changed my mind. It's really something special. If you loved Ted Lasso, and you haven't watched Shrinking, there are 2 seasons waiting for you until Season 3 shows up at the end of January.
Apple’s beloved comedy “Shrinking” returns for season three on January 28, 2026
Apple TV revealed the premiere date and first look at the Emmy Award-nominated comedy series “Shrinking,” starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford.
www.apple.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Shrinking is another show I slept on for far too long, until someone whose opinion I very much respect changed my mind. It's really something special. If you loved Ted Lasso, and you haven't watched Shrinking, there are 2 seasons waiting for you until Season 3 shows up at the end of January.
No, *you* just remembered you bought yourself custard tarts earlier and are stuffing your face at 12:30am!
Don't look at me with that tone in your voice!
Don't look at me with that tone in your voice!
November 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
No, *you* just remembered you bought yourself custard tarts earlier and are stuffing your face at 12:30am!
Don't look at me with that tone in your voice!
Don't look at me with that tone in your voice!
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![Comic. Panels up to the 10-year point are grayed out. New panels since the Ten Years comic, which chronicles the first ten years of PERSON 1's journey with cancer: (1) [two people in bed] PERSON 1 (woman): One more chapter? PERSON 2 (man): Don’t we both have to get up early? PERSON 1: Nnnnnggggh PERSON 2: Sure, good point. (2) [many people wearing masks, walking while looking at graphs on their phones] (3) [birds landing on people] PERSON 2 in beanie and scarf: Hah! They like *my* seeds best. PERSON 1 in scarf holding phone with a bird sitting on it: Wait, how do I take a picture of this one? (4) [two people rowing boats with tree landscape] (5) [Person 1 carries overflowing stack of things to Person 2 in bed] PERSON 1: I brought you honey lemon tea, more pillows, a cinnamon roll, Tylenol, another blanket, a– PERSON 2: It was just Appendicitis, I’m really– PERSON 1: *It is my turn to take care of you and I am going to do it right!* (6) [Two people in car] (7) [still in car) PERSON 1: Oh my god. PERSON 2: Oh my god. (8) [car driving] PERSON 1: Pull over! PERSON 2: I am! (9) [both people get out of car] (10) [Large colored panel of aurora borealis over water with both people looking on] (11) [Person 1 sits against tree while Person 2 lies on the ground] PERSON 1: Fifteen years. No sign of the cancer. (12) I *am* having some weird symptoms. Joint pain. Fatigue. I think I’m losing my close-up vision. PERSON 2: Yeah. Me too. (13) PERSON 2: I think we’re getting old. (14) PERSON 1: I guess that’s okay. PERSON 2: It’s all I wanted.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreihwhjblp5lyiwp63ouar7ocfea7evmckytoeo7rkfuoo4gw5rnrra@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM