James Mitchell
@wotsac.bsky.social
Cat, old tech lover, and carer for library computers.
He/Him for now
He/Him for now
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Certain lanes force you to straddle two worlds. You walk with modernity of Dutch elm disease, pylon hum on one side, the other full of gates into ancient fields, the ghosts of old hedge witches. Despite this polarity, you never get a sense of the lane picking a side.– #MattAdams, 1981
January 8, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Certain lanes force you to straddle two worlds. You walk with modernity of Dutch elm disease, pylon hum on one side, the other full of gates into ancient fields, the ghosts of old hedge witches. Despite this polarity, you never get a sense of the lane picking a side.– #MattAdams, 1981
The spirit of Marshal Pétain is as rampant in our nation as the spirit of outright fascism
January 8, 2026 at 2:17 AM
The spirit of Marshal Pétain is as rampant in our nation as the spirit of outright fascism
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tired: toxic microplastics
wired: charismatic megaplastics
wired: charismatic megaplastics
January 7, 2026 at 8:14 PM
tired: toxic microplastics
wired: charismatic megaplastics
wired: charismatic megaplastics
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Daily bunny no.3192 is tampering with the past
January 7, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Daily bunny no.3192 is tampering with the past
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I've been trying to share this photo all day and every time I sit down for a moment, I get distracted.
But please admire this lovely spotty belly on Calliope.
But please admire this lovely spotty belly on Calliope.
January 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
I've been trying to share this photo all day and every time I sit down for a moment, I get distracted.
But please admire this lovely spotty belly on Calliope.
But please admire this lovely spotty belly on Calliope.
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A distant cousin “requesting the pleasure of your company” at her upcoming nuptials can’t handle the truth, her reaction to your RSVP has revealed.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM
A distant cousin “requesting the pleasure of your company” at her upcoming nuptials can’t handle the truth, her reaction to your RSVP has revealed.
Support our work by RSVPing yes to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/146839...
Support our work by RSVPing yes to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/146839...
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It’s genuinely wild that the United States spent decades building an elaborate rules-based international order which de facto cemented its permanent status as the dominant global hegemon, sustained by ideology rather than might, and now is just blowing it all up for literally no reason
January 6, 2026 at 12:35 AM
It’s genuinely wild that the United States spent decades building an elaborate rules-based international order which de facto cemented its permanent status as the dominant global hegemon, sustained by ideology rather than might, and now is just blowing it all up for literally no reason
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Here's a video about the PicoPCMCIA card: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-04...
Note that once this production batch is done, that's probably it because so many parts like the PCMCIA frame are out of production. So if you absolutely want one, putting in a deposit will be the best way to ensure that.
Note that once this production batch is done, that's probably it because so many parts like the PCMCIA frame are out of production. So if you absolutely want one, putting in a deposit will be the best way to ensure that.
January 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Here's a video about the PicoPCMCIA card: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-04...
Note that once this production batch is done, that's probably it because so many parts like the PCMCIA frame are out of production. So if you absolutely want one, putting in a deposit will be the best way to ensure that.
Note that once this production batch is done, that's probably it because so many parts like the PCMCIA frame are out of production. So if you absolutely want one, putting in a deposit will be the best way to ensure that.
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anyway good night
January 5, 2026 at 5:47 AM
anyway good night
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Our big look at why clickbait articles on accessibility at airports are ill-informed or wrong and, frankly, often tinged with racism.
The air industry has a duty to call this out, and admit it contributes to the perception by creating airport environments hostile to even minor mobility issues.
The air industry has a duty to call this out, and admit it contributes to the perception by creating airport environments hostile to even minor mobility issues.
This 2,500-word feature article — and all our writing on disability and accessibility in air travel — is open to all for free on @theupfront.media.
An enormous thank you to our subscribers for funding our work.
theupfront.media/disabled-pas...
An enormous thank you to our subscribers for funding our work.
theupfront.media/disabled-pas...
Disabled passengers, airport wheelchairs and the pernicious myth of “Jetway Jesus”
Clickbait hacks aside, perpetuating inaccuracies about disabled passengers and wheelchair users is wrong — and counterproductive for aviation
theupfront.media
January 5, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Our big look at why clickbait articles on accessibility at airports are ill-informed or wrong and, frankly, often tinged with racism.
The air industry has a duty to call this out, and admit it contributes to the perception by creating airport environments hostile to even minor mobility issues.
The air industry has a duty to call this out, and admit it contributes to the perception by creating airport environments hostile to even minor mobility issues.
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Usagi's video today really hit close to home with the IV/90 I'm still trying to understand.
January 5, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Usagi's video today really hit close to home with the IV/90 I'm still trying to understand.
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Like vinyl, I predict wire records are poised to be the next hipster reboot.
January 4, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Like vinyl, I predict wire records are poised to be the next hipster reboot.
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for a timeline cleanse and because she always needs admiration, I'm reposting the photo I took of Marianne when I caught her on Felix's special private cat perch.
January 3, 2026 at 11:40 PM
for a timeline cleanse and because she always needs admiration, I'm reposting the photo I took of Marianne when I caught her on Felix's special private cat perch.
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Emergency kitten- Retro Jimmie
January 3, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Emergency kitten- Retro Jimmie
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Arthur Christmas is the snuggliest boy. He is a delightful smooshy kitten and hopefully he and Calliope can be playmates when her tummy is a bit better.
January 3, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Arthur Christmas is the snuggliest boy. He is a delightful smooshy kitten and hopefully he and Calliope can be playmates when her tummy is a bit better.
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Emma Bernard, 25, hasn’t planned to start any beef – but now you’ve said that utterly ludicrous thing, their face is about to do it anyway.
Uh-oh! Autistic person’s face about to say what they actually think
An autistic person who hates conflict is about to accidentally incite it by blurting out their true feelings, it has been reported. Emma Bernard, 25, hasn’t planned to start any beef - but now…
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January 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Emma Bernard, 25, hasn’t planned to start any beef – but now you’ve said that utterly ludicrous thing, their face is about to do it anyway.
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In the wake of all the news coming out of the US and the amount of shouting at the TV I've done, I thought everyone else might benefit from one of my favourite photos from 2017 to break up the doom scrolling.
I cannot fix the big things, so here's a small thing.
I cannot fix the big things, so here's a small thing.
January 3, 2026 at 10:10 AM
In the wake of all the news coming out of the US and the amount of shouting at the TV I've done, I thought everyone else might benefit from one of my favourite photos from 2017 to break up the doom scrolling.
I cannot fix the big things, so here's a small thing.
I cannot fix the big things, so here's a small thing.
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If you're in the Cascadia bioregion and want to introduce more native plants to your yard that will actually out-compete invasives, this is from a mix of complete bastards including self-heal and western buttercup. You'll be fighting them off. northwestmeadowscapes.com
Northwest Meadowscapes Native Seed
native grass and wildflower seed for pollinator conservation, rain gardens, meadows, and wildlife habitat in Oregon and Washington.
northwestmeadowscapes.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:47 PM
If you're in the Cascadia bioregion and want to introduce more native plants to your yard that will actually out-compete invasives, this is from a mix of complete bastards including self-heal and western buttercup. You'll be fighting them off. northwestmeadowscapes.com
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You have a chance to start your year of on a really high note, to set the tone for 2026.
Enter The Pipe
Enter The Pipe
07/27/1978
YouTube video by lasagnacat
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January 2, 2026 at 12:54 AM
You have a chance to start your year of on a really high note, to set the tone for 2026.
Enter The Pipe
Enter The Pipe
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Remember that time Flame stayed at Otter Run for a few months and dressed up in all kinds of outfits? She swore the most comfy and stylish was the OG otter in harness shirt. You too could look and feel as great as Flame did…
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www.customink.com/fundraising/...
January 1, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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Art should never be content.
2026 is the year of making art disquieted and uncomfortable.
2026 is the year of making art disquieted and uncomfortable.
In 2026 I wish all creatives a very please stop calling your art "content"
January 1, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Art should never be content.
2026 is the year of making art disquieted and uncomfortable.
2026 is the year of making art disquieted and uncomfortable.
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Deep fryers, labelers, and 3d printers are inventions that beg people to try using them on all the things, without needing a single person to declare them inevitable.
No one needs to be told to adapt or die to instinctively go "ooh I wonder if I can ___" about em
No one needs to be told to adapt or die to instinctively go "ooh I wonder if I can ___" about em
Me, in the before: "I don't really get why people want 3D printers. Maybe I'll see if I can borrow [eldest child]'s printer to get this print done.
Me, 5 minutes after printing The Boat: "Oh no."
Me, 5 minutes after printing The Boat: "Oh no."
Welp. Learned the hard way what "bed-levelling" is, and why it's important when 3D printing 😑
January 1, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Deep fryers, labelers, and 3d printers are inventions that beg people to try using them on all the things, without needing a single person to declare them inevitable.
No one needs to be told to adapt or die to instinctively go "ooh I wonder if I can ___" about em
No one needs to be told to adapt or die to instinctively go "ooh I wonder if I can ___" about em