thetk42one
@thetk42one.bsky.social
he/him - proud father of alphabet mafia members
Blacklisted #GenX #teacher turned full-time #housespouse & ranch hand at the #barqranch. Former ultrarunner. Fan of D&D, Star Wars, & books. New to #gardening.
Blacklisted #GenX #teacher turned full-time #housespouse & ranch hand at the #barqranch. Former ultrarunner. Fan of D&D, Star Wars, & books. New to #gardening.
Me prepping for my nap tomorrow.
January 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Me prepping for my nap tomorrow.
9 mailboxes cleared. 3 driveways cleared. 2 falls on the ice. 1 sore back (even though I used a tractor, not a shovel). 0 broken garage doors (thankfully I was able to fix it).
As payment, I got 2 hugs, 1 thank you, and the promise to deliver a homemade cheesecake at some point int he future.
1/2
As payment, I got 2 hugs, 1 thank you, and the promise to deliver a homemade cheesecake at some point int he future.
1/2
January 28, 2026 at 9:35 PM
9 mailboxes cleared. 3 driveways cleared. 2 falls on the ice. 1 sore back (even though I used a tractor, not a shovel). 0 broken garage doors (thankfully I was able to fix it).
As payment, I got 2 hugs, 1 thank you, and the promise to deliver a homemade cheesecake at some point int he future.
1/2
As payment, I got 2 hugs, 1 thank you, and the promise to deliver a homemade cheesecake at some point int he future.
1/2
Both Wests were wonderful human beings. So humble despite all that they accomplished.
January 23, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Both Wests were wonderful human beings. So humble despite all that they accomplished.
Wait. Did I miss the memo? We're calling this winter storm Fern? Like.....Fern?
a woman wearing a blue shirt that says nexus making a call me gesture
Alt: a woman wearing a blue shirt that says nexus making a call me gesture from critical role
media.tenor.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Wait. Did I miss the memo? We're calling this winter storm Fern? Like.....Fern?
The weather at home today. Dark. Dreary. Damp.
January 17, 2026 at 3:34 PM
The weather at home today. Dark. Dreary. Damp.
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The King George County school board adopted outgoing anti-trans Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s harsh and restrictive Republican policies just days before Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be sworn in as Virginia’s next governor.
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
Virginia school board adopts anti-transgender policy and blocks LGBTQ+ club
“They don’t realize how large a part of their school those kids make up,” a queer middle school student told The Advocate.
www.advocate.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM
The King George County school board adopted outgoing anti-trans Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s harsh and restrictive Republican policies just days before Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be sworn in as Virginia’s next governor.
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
Yep. This is the county I live in. They ban books, hate LGBTQIA+ students, and encourage prayer before and during meetings. Our kids are out of the system now but there are so many other that are not safe here.
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
Virginia school board adopts anti-transgender policy and blocks LGBTQ+ club
“They don’t realize how large a part of their school those kids make up,” a queer middle school student told The Advocate.
www.advocate.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Yep. This is the county I live in. They ban books, hate LGBTQIA+ students, and encourage prayer before and during meetings. Our kids are out of the system now but there are so many other that are not safe here.
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
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A reminder that bringing shitty posts over from That Fascist Site to be performatively angry about them here is a choice you don't have to make! You can just leave them there! There is so much else to be legitimately angry about! You will not lack for content!
January 14, 2026 at 11:44 PM
A reminder that bringing shitty posts over from That Fascist Site to be performatively angry about them here is a choice you don't have to make! You can just leave them there! There is so much else to be legitimately angry about! You will not lack for content!
Totally how I picture myself when I tell people I'm a ranch hand.
January 14, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Totally how I picture myself when I tell people I'm a ranch hand.
I think I'm going to start a new game for 2026. First one home gets to decide what's for dinner.
January 7, 2026 at 8:44 PM
I think I'm going to start a new game for 2026. First one home gets to decide what's for dinner.
As much as I enjoyed today, I have now reached my fill of tractors. We spent hours shopping. Massey Ferguson. New Holland. John Deere. Kubota. Kioti. Yanmar. Pretty much everything readily available for sale near us. And of course all the attachments. Lots of options. But no decisions. Yet.
January 3, 2026 at 12:40 AM
As much as I enjoyed today, I have now reached my fill of tractors. We spent hours shopping. Massey Ferguson. New Holland. John Deere. Kubota. Kioti. Yanmar. Pretty much everything readily available for sale near us. And of course all the attachments. Lots of options. But no decisions. Yet.
As we ascend the staircase that takes us to adulthood, let the final scene of STRANGER THINGS S5 be a reminder that we can always go back and revisit our childhood by playing games with friends.
January 1, 2026 at 9:33 PM
As we ascend the staircase that takes us to adulthood, let the final scene of STRANGER THINGS S5 be a reminder that we can always go back and revisit our childhood by playing games with friends.
Never knew drinking a soda from a glass bottle could be so dangerous.
Until today when I popped the cap off and apparently took some glass with it.
Thankfully just a minor cut on my lip. And a few wasted dollars. And a serious hankering for a grape Nehi.
Until today when I popped the cap off and apparently took some glass with it.
Thankfully just a minor cut on my lip. And a few wasted dollars. And a serious hankering for a grape Nehi.
a man is laying on a stretcher with a stethoscope around his neck in a black and white photo
Alt: Radar from the TV show M*A*S*H is laying on a stretcher with in a black and white GIF
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December 28, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Never knew drinking a soda from a glass bottle could be so dangerous.
Until today when I popped the cap off and apparently took some glass with it.
Thankfully just a minor cut on my lip. And a few wasted dollars. And a serious hankering for a grape Nehi.
Until today when I popped the cap off and apparently took some glass with it.
Thankfully just a minor cut on my lip. And a few wasted dollars. And a serious hankering for a grape Nehi.
It might be too late to get by xmas, but if you're looking for a last minute gift idea for a middle reader (or grown-up) that enjoys fantasy books, check out WINTER'S DISCORD by @johnzeleznikauthor.bsky.social
He's a wonderful human, a talented writer, & a teacher.
www.amazon.com/Winters-Disc...
He's a wonderful human, a talented writer, & a teacher.
www.amazon.com/Winters-Disc...
Winter's Discord: Book One of The Seasons of Destiny
Amazon.com: Winter's Discord: Book One of The Seasons of Destiny eBook : Zeleznik, John : Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It might be too late to get by xmas, but if you're looking for a last minute gift idea for a middle reader (or grown-up) that enjoys fantasy books, check out WINTER'S DISCORD by @johnzeleznikauthor.bsky.social
He's a wonderful human, a talented writer, & a teacher.
www.amazon.com/Winters-Disc...
He's a wonderful human, a talented writer, & a teacher.
www.amazon.com/Winters-Disc...
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of one of our HANDY SMURF glasses.
Despite this sad loss, we are thankful there were no other casualties.
Despite this sad loss, we are thankful there were no other casualties.
a smurf is holding a wooden hammer in front of a set of stairs
Alt: A smurf is using a wooden hammer on a set of stairs.
media.tenor.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of one of our HANDY SMURF glasses.
Despite this sad loss, we are thankful there were no other casualties.
Despite this sad loss, we are thankful there were no other casualties.
It was really weird seeing a plane this big fly so low.
United Airlines Flight 803 ignited some brush around the runway as it was departing Dulles Airport,
“The fire was extinguished and the flight returned to Dulles, landing safely at about 1:30 p.m. when it was checked by airport fire responders,”
By Alaa Elassar www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/u...
“The fire was extinguished and the flight returned to Dulles, landing safely at about 1:30 p.m. when it was checked by airport fire responders,”
By Alaa Elassar www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/u...
December 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
It was really weird seeing a plane this big fly so low.
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Yule ≠ Christmas
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
Although today it’s heavily associated with, and even confused with, Christmas, the celebration existed long before Christianity. 🧵⬇️
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
Although today it’s heavily associated with, and even confused with, Christmas, the celebration existed long before Christianity. 🧵⬇️
December 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Yule ≠ Christmas
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
Although today it’s heavily associated with, and even confused with, Christmas, the celebration existed long before Christianity. 🧵⬇️
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
Although today it’s heavily associated with, and even confused with, Christmas, the celebration existed long before Christianity. 🧵⬇️
Shift change at the ER today is at 0600. Bless those that can do this work.
December 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Shift change at the ER today is at 0600. Bless those that can do this work.
Good news of the day: the truck didn't catch on fire.
Yep. It's been that kind of day.
Yep. It's been that kind of day.
December 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Good news of the day: the truck didn't catch on fire.
Yep. It's been that kind of day.
Yep. It's been that kind of day.
I've been playing sudoku (and the mini crossword) for 100 days now thanks to The Donut. I feel like I should earn a prize.
December 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I've been playing sudoku (and the mini crossword) for 100 days now thanks to The Donut. I feel like I should earn a prize.
Barb.
Bob.
Billy.
Never forget.
Bob.
Billy.
Never forget.
December 7, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Barb.
Bob.
Billy.
Never forget.
Bob.
Billy.
Never forget.
Is this why "Bob Hearts Abishola" keeps showing up in my YouTube feed?
The United States will restrict visas for Nigerians and their family members involved in mass killings and violence against Christians in the West African country, the U.S. State Department said Wednesday. https://to.pbs.org/4paNXiK
Trump administration restricts visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians
The United States will restrict visas for Nigerians and their family members involved in mass killings and violence against Christians in the West African country, the U.S. State Department said Wedne...
www.pbs.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Is this why "Bob Hearts Abishola" keeps showing up in my YouTube feed?
Did I miss the memo? Is there no box of white chocolate covered Oreos this year? I'm seriously jonesing for some.
December 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Did I miss the memo? Is there no box of white chocolate covered Oreos this year? I'm seriously jonesing for some.
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Hey, can my deleted BlueSky post get re-posted?
December 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Hey, can my deleted BlueSky post get re-posted?
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“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas”
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
December 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas”
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.