Bruce Holsted
@depayserman.bsky.social
Formerly @depayser on X. www.depayser.com
Patient volunteer, Arkansas Hospice. Doer of good deeds. United Methodist. Collector of stories. Retired towerdog. If nature didn't make it don't take it. #northlittlerock #arkansas
Patient volunteer, Arkansas Hospice. Doer of good deeds. United Methodist. Collector of stories. Retired towerdog. If nature didn't make it don't take it. #northlittlerock #arkansas
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Bruce Holsted
@depayserman.bsky.social
· Dec 21
Big tent. Big pipes. Big liturgy. Big music. Join us. 9:00 AM Sundays.
www.expandingthelight.com
www.expandingthelight.com
I'm getting a little bit too old to tent camp, so I've decided to recreate the experience in the backyard.
Dammit man, this is great. I can have my fire and my whiskey and sleep my own bed. Who knew?!
Dammit man, this is great. I can have my fire and my whiskey and sleep my own bed. Who knew?!
February 16, 2026 at 12:43 AM
I'm getting a little bit too old to tent camp, so I've decided to recreate the experience in the backyard.
Dammit man, this is great. I can have my fire and my whiskey and sleep my own bed. Who knew?!
Dammit man, this is great. I can have my fire and my whiskey and sleep my own bed. Who knew?!
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A #butterfly emerges from stellar demise in planetary #nebula NGC 6302 roughly 3800 light-years away in the constellation #Scorpius
Credit: NASA, ESA and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team
Link for more info: esahubble.org/images/heic0...
Credit: NASA, ESA and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team
Link for more info: esahubble.org/images/heic0...
February 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A #butterfly emerges from stellar demise in planetary #nebula NGC 6302 roughly 3800 light-years away in the constellation #Scorpius
Credit: NASA, ESA and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team
Link for more info: esahubble.org/images/heic0...
Credit: NASA, ESA and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team
Link for more info: esahubble.org/images/heic0...
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After the Trump regime empties out its concentration camps by deporting all the dark-skinned immigrants it rounds up, those camps will still be operational and ready for use against the next groups of people the regime targets as enemies. Such as, perhaps, you.
February 10, 2026 at 11:19 PM
After the Trump regime empties out its concentration camps by deporting all the dark-skinned immigrants it rounds up, those camps will still be operational and ready for use against the next groups of people the regime targets as enemies. Such as, perhaps, you.
To a certain extent I am both of these things. Not in all areas of mental capacity, but I have some pretty big holes. I've always wondered if it was physical trauma to the brain or emotional trauma in adolescence.
I keep telling myself that I was normal. I only need to try harder. Big mistake.
I keep telling myself that I was normal. I only need to try harder. Big mistake.
Stupidity is a lack of intellectual capacity, an inability to learn. Ignorance is a state of not knowing, a state that can possibly be changed with communication and education. We can make better use of our time and energy if we can spot the difference. (Hint: True magat = Stupid)
February 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM
To a certain extent I am both of these things. Not in all areas of mental capacity, but I have some pretty big holes. I've always wondered if it was physical trauma to the brain or emotional trauma in adolescence.
I keep telling myself that I was normal. I only need to try harder. Big mistake.
I keep telling myself that I was normal. I only need to try harder. Big mistake.
Our little Kroger is in a low income area. Today, like every day, as I exit my truck some beggar approaches. I stand firm, look her in the eye. My opening line is always "So, what's your story?"
They are taken back. "What's your name?" I continue. I listen to her tale. It sounds like all
They are taken back. "What's your name?" I continue. I listen to her tale. It sounds like all
February 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Our little Kroger is in a low income area. Today, like every day, as I exit my truck some beggar approaches. I stand firm, look her in the eye. My opening line is always "So, what's your story?"
They are taken back. "What's your name?" I continue. I listen to her tale. It sounds like all
They are taken back. "What's your name?" I continue. I listen to her tale. It sounds like all
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Old friend and guitarist CW Gatlin was born January 27, 1945.
Helena native, played with Houston Stackhouse & Robert Nighthawk in his youth, with Levon & more later.
Few recordings.
I was lucky to play with him.
A lot.
A shitload of pics to follow:
youtu.be/f3y-s5BQahA?...
Helena native, played with Houston Stackhouse & Robert Nighthawk in his youth, with Levon & more later.
Few recordings.
I was lucky to play with him.
A lot.
A shitload of pics to follow:
youtu.be/f3y-s5BQahA?...
January 27, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Old friend and guitarist CW Gatlin was born January 27, 1945.
Helena native, played with Houston Stackhouse & Robert Nighthawk in his youth, with Levon & more later.
Few recordings.
I was lucky to play with him.
A lot.
A shitload of pics to follow:
youtu.be/f3y-s5BQahA?...
Helena native, played with Houston Stackhouse & Robert Nighthawk in his youth, with Levon & more later.
Few recordings.
I was lucky to play with him.
A lot.
A shitload of pics to follow:
youtu.be/f3y-s5BQahA?...
Reposted by Bruce Holsted
It's Holocaust Remembrance Day.
But if you live in one of the ICE occupied areas of America, you can just look outside. 😮💨
But if you live in one of the ICE occupied areas of America, you can just look outside. 😮💨
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
It's Holocaust Remembrance Day.
But if you live in one of the ICE occupied areas of America, you can just look outside. 😮💨
But if you live in one of the ICE occupied areas of America, you can just look outside. 😮💨
We have witnessed, first hand, the reading of a will of loved grandparents at the attorney's office
What fun it is when the grands receive, at that time, gold and silver coins with loving notes from the departed.
Wanting this for ours, we accumulated.
The current price of silver......Damn! :)
What fun it is when the grands receive, at that time, gold and silver coins with loving notes from the departed.
Wanting this for ours, we accumulated.
The current price of silver......Damn! :)
January 27, 2026 at 9:06 PM
We have witnessed, first hand, the reading of a will of loved grandparents at the attorney's office
What fun it is when the grands receive, at that time, gold and silver coins with loving notes from the departed.
Wanting this for ours, we accumulated.
The current price of silver......Damn! :)
What fun it is when the grands receive, at that time, gold and silver coins with loving notes from the departed.
Wanting this for ours, we accumulated.
The current price of silver......Damn! :)
Hey @thv11.bsky.social , your internal station promo team is knocking it out of the park.
Also, Hats off to management for providing lodging for staff during the storms. Whoever made that decision has my respect.
Tegna is getting it done in this market.
Also, Hats off to management for providing lodging for staff during the storms. Whoever made that decision has my respect.
Tegna is getting it done in this market.
January 27, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Hey @thv11.bsky.social , your internal station promo team is knocking it out of the park.
Also, Hats off to management for providing lodging for staff during the storms. Whoever made that decision has my respect.
Tegna is getting it done in this market.
Also, Hats off to management for providing lodging for staff during the storms. Whoever made that decision has my respect.
Tegna is getting it done in this market.
I am in the trades. For years I have searched for the perfect flashlight and the perfect knife. I have found both. The Leatherman Arc, and the Pokkilite. Finally. Peace.
January 25, 2026 at 4:48 PM
I am in the trades. For years I have searched for the perfect flashlight and the perfect knife. I have found both. The Leatherman Arc, and the Pokkilite. Finally. Peace.
I am an antenna and tower contractor by trade. I've worked more ice storms than I can count over the past 40 years.
Based on my experience, it is about to get real for Jackson, MS. I hope those families prepared.
Based on my experience, it is about to get real for Jackson, MS. I hope those families prepared.
January 25, 2026 at 11:04 AM
I am an antenna and tower contractor by trade. I've worked more ice storms than I can count over the past 40 years.
Based on my experience, it is about to get real for Jackson, MS. I hope those families prepared.
Based on my experience, it is about to get real for Jackson, MS. I hope those families prepared.
I very much support the protestors in MN. But, we are dealing with aggressors who no longer play by the rules. There is commercial software that can identify every phone in a protest area. Deadly info in the hands of these people.
Phone off. Ferriday bag. Take precautions.
Phone off. Ferriday bag. Take precautions.
January 24, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I very much support the protestors in MN. But, we are dealing with aggressors who no longer play by the rules. There is commercial software that can identify every phone in a protest area. Deadly info in the hands of these people.
Phone off. Ferriday bag. Take precautions.
Phone off. Ferriday bag. Take precautions.
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A pilot just flew through one of the strongest aurora storms in years — and saw the sky explode in color. From the cockpit of a Boeing 787, pilot Matt Melnyk had a view like no one else. Flying at 37,000 feet over Manitoba, he watched as the auroras filled the entire sky.
January 23, 2026 at 12:55 PM
A pilot just flew through one of the strongest aurora storms in years — and saw the sky explode in color. From the cockpit of a Boeing 787, pilot Matt Melnyk had a view like no one else. Flying at 37,000 feet over Manitoba, he watched as the auroras filled the entire sky.
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South Carolina state Rep. RJ May (R) - an anti-LGBTQ+ politician who has accused transgender people of harming kids - was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to five counts of distributing child sex abuse material.
Can someone explain why this keeps happening???
Can someone explain why this keeps happening???
January 19, 2026 at 12:58 AM
South Carolina state Rep. RJ May (R) - an anti-LGBTQ+ politician who has accused transgender people of harming kids - was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to five counts of distributing child sex abuse material.
Can someone explain why this keeps happening???
Can someone explain why this keeps happening???
So, I'm wondering tonight if this activity in Minneapolis is just a trial balloon. Wondering if they are going to us this time standardize methods and procedures while working to get their assets in place for the next rollout.
I'm in Arkansas and we have a big immigrant community. Chickens.
I'm in Arkansas and we have a big immigrant community. Chickens.
January 19, 2026 at 1:20 AM
So, I'm wondering tonight if this activity in Minneapolis is just a trial balloon. Wondering if they are going to us this time standardize methods and procedures while working to get their assets in place for the next rollout.
I'm in Arkansas and we have a big immigrant community. Chickens.
I'm in Arkansas and we have a big immigrant community. Chickens.
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I was too tired to go anywhere so I stayed home to see if I could see the #Crew11 capsule from the backyard in one opening I have in the trees. It made it and I have photographic evidence but that's about it. Pretty epic to watch even for a few seconds and that thing was hauling ass!
January 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
I was too tired to go anywhere so I stayed home to see if I could see the #Crew11 capsule from the backyard in one opening I have in the trees. It made it and I have photographic evidence but that's about it. Pretty epic to watch even for a few seconds and that thing was hauling ass!
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This photo of the sunrise over New York City this morning was taken from my son's drone in northern New Jersey.
January 14, 2026 at 10:47 PM
This photo of the sunrise over New York City this morning was taken from my son's drone in northern New Jersey.
In my state we have a medical marijuana process. My observation as an employer is that there is a marked difference in learning ability and reasoning capacity between those who use and those who don't.
I would say that the success of many young businessmen today will hinge on this understanding.
I would say that the success of many young businessmen today will hinge on this understanding.
January 11, 2026 at 11:20 AM
In my state we have a medical marijuana process. My observation as an employer is that there is a marked difference in learning ability and reasoning capacity between those who use and those who don't.
I would say that the success of many young businessmen today will hinge on this understanding.
I would say that the success of many young businessmen today will hinge on this understanding.
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ICYMI: On Mind & Matter, we break down links between oxidative stress, nutrition, development, and neurodegenerative disease. If you want to understand why our current food environment is fueling metabolic dysfunction, this episode is worth your time.
open.substack.com/pub/mindandm...
open.substack.com/pub/mindandm...
Metabolic Effects of Oxidative Stress in Development & Neurodegeneration Disease | Robert Lustig | 272
Cellular metabolism, mitochondrial health, and the roles of diet and environment in metabolic health, fetal & child development, and Alzheimer's.
open.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:18 AM
ICYMI: On Mind & Matter, we break down links between oxidative stress, nutrition, development, and neurodegenerative disease. If you want to understand why our current food environment is fueling metabolic dysfunction, this episode is worth your time.
open.substack.com/pub/mindandm...
open.substack.com/pub/mindandm...
In the days of my youth I never conceived that one day my New Year resolution would be to refrain from falling. :)
January 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM
In the days of my youth I never conceived that one day my New Year resolution would be to refrain from falling. :)
Interesting piece on CNN this morning about the dependency of the farming community on ACA. Number reported is 27%.
Friends, if anyone is dependent on government business, revenue, or subsidies in these times, a contingency plan is a must. Much uncertainty.
Friends, if anyone is dependent on government business, revenue, or subsidies in these times, a contingency plan is a must. Much uncertainty.
January 10, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Interesting piece on CNN this morning about the dependency of the farming community on ACA. Number reported is 27%.
Friends, if anyone is dependent on government business, revenue, or subsidies in these times, a contingency plan is a must. Much uncertainty.
Friends, if anyone is dependent on government business, revenue, or subsidies in these times, a contingency plan is a must. Much uncertainty.
"The opposite of addiction isn't sobriety. It's connection...... If you are alone, you cannot escape addiction. If you are loved, you have a chance."
JoHann Hari. Chasing the Scream. Bloomsbury Press.
JoHann Hari. Chasing the Scream. Bloomsbury Press.
January 3, 2026 at 8:26 AM
"The opposite of addiction isn't sobriety. It's connection...... If you are alone, you cannot escape addiction. If you are loved, you have a chance."
JoHann Hari. Chasing the Scream. Bloomsbury Press.
JoHann Hari. Chasing the Scream. Bloomsbury Press.
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Powerball voice reveal! (You've heard it before.)
December 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Powerball voice reveal! (You've heard it before.)
Join us sometime. www.expandingthelight.org
December 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Join us sometime. www.expandingthelight.org