Jayran
@jayran772.bsky.social
I like, maybe five people. On a good day.
Updated: There are no good days now.
Updated: There are no good days now.
I loved Julia, Sandra Newman's retelling of 1984 from the character's viewpoint, but felt a bit let down w/ where & how the book ended vs. where I thought it should've. Except in light of events this past year esp., including this latest speech at #Davos , I now appreciate the ending iso much more.
January 21, 2026 at 6:35 PM
I loved Julia, Sandra Newman's retelling of 1984 from the character's viewpoint, but felt a bit let down w/ where & how the book ended vs. where I thought it should've. Except in light of events this past year esp., including this latest speech at #Davos , I now appreciate the ending iso much more.
Another one today @davscomur.bsky.social . Third printing from 1972, yet again in pristine condition. $3 from local and fave second hand bookstore Second Time Books in Mount Laurel ( @crickwooder.bsky.social knows it well).
January 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Another one today @davscomur.bsky.social . Third printing from 1972, yet again in pristine condition. $3 from local and fave second hand bookstore Second Time Books in Mount Laurel ( @crickwooder.bsky.social knows it well).
This is a post pretty much just for @davscomur.bsky.social . I never realized I didn't have the Bunyan and it's is pristine condition. Had never heard of the De Quincey either; also im near pristine condition
#signetclassics #vintagebooks #bookcollector #vintagesignet #bibliophile
#signetclassics #vintagebooks #bookcollector #vintagesignet #bibliophile
January 16, 2026 at 10:23 PM
This is a post pretty much just for @davscomur.bsky.social . I never realized I didn't have the Bunyan and it's is pristine condition. Had never heard of the De Quincey either; also im near pristine condition
#signetclassics #vintagebooks #bookcollector #vintagesignet #bibliophile
#signetclassics #vintagebooks #bookcollector #vintagesignet #bibliophile
My sister who is a hard core Trekkie (whilst being the most non stereotypical Trekkie you can think of) actually texted me about the character's aversion of sitting normally im chairs (and other characteristics)saying, "it's like watching you on screen."
So now I'm tempted to check it out.
So now I'm tempted to check it out.
I talked to Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti about #StarfleetAcademy and yes I asked her about why Chancellor Ake has such an aversion to sitting normally in chairs.
Holly Hunter Explains Chancellor Ake (Including Why She Sits Like That)
Holly Hunter and the creators behind Star Trek: Starfleet Academy dig into what makes Chancellor Nahla Ake tick.
www.denofgeek.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:07 PM
My sister who is a hard core Trekkie (whilst being the most non stereotypical Trekkie you can think of) actually texted me about the character's aversion of sitting normally im chairs (and other characteristics)saying, "it's like watching you on screen."
So now I'm tempted to check it out.
So now I'm tempted to check it out.
@beyondmeatofficial.bsky.social please start posting primarily here cos you're pretty much the only reason I open Threads now. Give a girl trying to downsize her apps a break.
January 16, 2026 at 5:27 PM
@beyondmeatofficial.bsky.social please start posting primarily here cos you're pretty much the only reason I open Threads now. Give a girl trying to downsize her apps a break.
I asked my therapist if she'd had an increase in emergency/off schedule sessions. She said every morning her inbox & voicemail are full, esp w/ people who'd been at the once a month point comfortably for a while, now asking if she had any time ASAP. Weirdly hearing that made me feel less alone.
January 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
I asked my therapist if she'd had an increase in emergency/off schedule sessions. She said every morning her inbox & voicemail are full, esp w/ people who'd been at the once a month point comfortably for a while, now asking if she had any time ASAP. Weirdly hearing that made me feel less alone.
Reposted by Jayran
Holy hell, what an obituary
Renfrew Christie Dies at 76; Sabotaged Racist Regime’s Nuclear Program
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Holy hell, what an obituary
I don't know how people can work.
I mean I know why people need to work but I don't know how they're expected to or are actually accomplishing that. I have done maybe two hours of actual work all week because if I'm not thinking/worrying/checking on news from #iran I'm doing it for stuff here.
I mean I know why people need to work but I don't know how they're expected to or are actually accomplishing that. I have done maybe two hours of actual work all week because if I'm not thinking/worrying/checking on news from #iran I'm doing it for stuff here.
January 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I don't know how people can work.
I mean I know why people need to work but I don't know how they're expected to or are actually accomplishing that. I have done maybe two hours of actual work all week because if I'm not thinking/worrying/checking on news from #iran I'm doing it for stuff here.
I mean I know why people need to work but I don't know how they're expected to or are actually accomplishing that. I have done maybe two hours of actual work all week because if I'm not thinking/worrying/checking on news from #iran I'm doing it for stuff here.
Capitalists on both sides concerned over the decrease in the shrinking population of those they can control and push into indentured servitude. There, NPR, I fixed your headline.
The US and other countries face aging, shrinking populations. Conservatives have shaped debate over the issue. Some liberals say it's time for progressives to weigh in.
As birthrates tumble, some progressives say the left needs to offer ideas and solutions
The US and other countries face aging, shrinking populations. Conservatives have shaped debate over the issue. Some liberals say it's time for progressives to weigh in.
n.pr
January 13, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Capitalists on both sides concerned over the decrease in the shrinking population of those they can control and push into indentured servitude. There, NPR, I fixed your headline.
#Iran in complete digital blackout since Jan 8th. The very few messages and videos coming out via Starlinnk state close to several thousand killed & upward of 10K wounded.
If you think you're too stressed care b/c of what's happening here...to quote The Thermals, here's your future. I should know.
If you think you're too stressed care b/c of what's happening here...to quote The Thermals, here's your future. I should know.
January 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
#Iran in complete digital blackout since Jan 8th. The very few messages and videos coming out via Starlinnk state close to several thousand killed & upward of 10K wounded.
If you think you're too stressed care b/c of what's happening here...to quote The Thermals, here's your future. I should know.
If you think you're too stressed care b/c of what's happening here...to quote The Thermals, here's your future. I should know.
The only thing that made me genuinely laugh week is all the people threatening to boycot Jeopardy because of @kenjennings.bsky.social comment about who he'd back in a 2028 election and why. Honestly funny that they'd think anyone would believe they were ever Jeopardy fans.
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 10, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The only thing that made me genuinely laugh week is all the people threatening to boycot Jeopardy because of @kenjennings.bsky.social comment about who he'd back in a 2028 election and why. Honestly funny that they'd think anyone would believe they were ever Jeopardy fans.
In the past 48 hours I've booked a trip to London, 8 more plays in the US apart from the ones I'm booking for the trip and on top of what I'd already booked, multiple literary events & programs, and several concerts-- all in the next two months. If we're gonna crash & burn I'm living it up til then.
January 7, 2026 at 5:09 AM
In the past 48 hours I've booked a trip to London, 8 more plays in the US apart from the ones I'm booking for the trip and on top of what I'd already booked, multiple literary events & programs, and several concerts-- all in the next two months. If we're gonna crash & burn I'm living it up til then.
1. Peaceful protester against the attack on Venezuela gets arrested on air after finishing interview.
2. DJT threatens to attack Iran if the government arrests the Iranian protesters.
That's it. That's the two points.
2. DJT threatens to attack Iran if the government arrests the Iranian protesters.
That's it. That's the two points.
January 5, 2026 at 10:48 PM
1. Peaceful protester against the attack on Venezuela gets arrested on air after finishing interview.
2. DJT threatens to attack Iran if the government arrests the Iranian protesters.
That's it. That's the two points.
2. DJT threatens to attack Iran if the government arrests the Iranian protesters.
That's it. That's the two points.
I go about my days seemingly okay but this starts up in a loop in my head every fucking day as soon as I look at the news.
Which funny enough is exactly how it was from '82 to '91 under the other maniac(s).
#dejavualloveragain
Which funny enough is exactly how it was from '82 to '91 under the other maniac(s).
#dejavualloveragain
a little girl with blonde hair is sitting in a bathtub with yarn.co written in the corner
ALT: a little girl with blonde hair is sitting in a bathtub with yarn.co written in the corner
media.tenor.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:48 AM
I go about my days seemingly okay but this starts up in a loop in my head every fucking day as soon as I look at the news.
Which funny enough is exactly how it was from '82 to '91 under the other maniac(s).
#dejavualloveragain
Which funny enough is exactly how it was from '82 to '91 under the other maniac(s).
#dejavualloveragain
We are finally doing an official count (and listing) of J's own books (it's been 4 years since we last counted his). Any guesses? I'll even give you hint: forget about picking anything in the low to mid hundreds 😄
#bookworm #booklover #bibliophile #bookcollector
#bookworm #booklover #bibliophile #bookcollector
January 3, 2026 at 11:53 PM
We are finally doing an official count (and listing) of J's own books (it's been 4 years since we last counted his). Any guesses? I'll even give you hint: forget about picking anything in the low to mid hundreds 😄
#bookworm #booklover #bibliophile #bookcollector
#bookworm #booklover #bibliophile #bookcollector
The past 36 hours when I wasn't sleeping I was rearranging the bookshelves in my (home) office and helping J rearrange his in his bedroom. If the world insists on crashing out, I'm gonna spend what time I have taking solace in my beloved books.
January 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM
The past 36 hours when I wasn't sleeping I was rearranging the bookshelves in my (home) office and helping J rearrange his in his bedroom. If the world insists on crashing out, I'm gonna spend what time I have taking solace in my beloved books.
J, watching the Mamdani inaugural speech: "Is this what it felt like when Obama was elected his first term?" I sometimes forget that folk his age (20) have only had a narcissistic, vile, rapist, thief sociopath overshadowing their entire formative years. They've been traumatized. #mamdani #zohran
January 1, 2026 at 8:13 PM
December 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
People waxing nostalgic about Brigitte Bardot would do well to remember that she was openly racist, homphobic, and a truly horrific mother to boot.
December 29, 2025 at 3:51 AM
People waxing nostalgic about Brigitte Bardot would do well to remember that she was openly racist, homphobic, and a truly horrific mother to boot.
Follow up with this, another fave which also has one of the best and most joyous songs ever: Aaja Nachle by Bally Sagoo.
December 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Follow up with this, another fave which also has one of the best and most joyous songs ever: Aaja Nachle by Bally Sagoo.
One of my favorite movies. Saw it in the theatre, bought it on VHS, and got it on Blu-ray the day Criterion released it. Denzel Washington and Sarita Choudhury are one of the most beautiful couples to grace a screen.
This movie made me a Mira Nair fan for life.
This movie made me a Mira Nair fan for life.
December 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
One of my favorite movies. Saw it in the theatre, bought it on VHS, and got it on Blu-ray the day Criterion released it. Denzel Washington and Sarita Choudhury are one of the most beautiful couples to grace a screen.
This movie made me a Mira Nair fan for life.
This movie made me a Mira Nair fan for life.
The past 36 hours my diet has consisted of the four main food C food groups of cheese, crackers, chocolate, and cake. Washed down with coffee and coke (zero) and jack (and the occasional cup of tea).
December 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The past 36 hours my diet has consisted of the four main food C food groups of cheese, crackers, chocolate, and cake. Washed down with coffee and coke (zero) and jack (and the occasional cup of tea).
Santa was good to everyone, L. decided to go "simple" for Xmas dinner this year & "only" made honey glazed ham, roasted carrots & cauliflower, kasha w/ sauerkraut & mushrooms, mashed sweet potatoes,& homemade rye & onion bread. Peppermint-chocolate bundt was a present. #xmas2025 #Christmas #xmas
December 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Santa was good to everyone, L. decided to go "simple" for Xmas dinner this year & "only" made honey glazed ham, roasted carrots & cauliflower, kasha w/ sauerkraut & mushrooms, mashed sweet potatoes,& homemade rye & onion bread. Peppermint-chocolate bundt was a present. #xmas2025 #Christmas #xmas
We-and I by we I mean me- may have a new tradition of having a post movie old fashioned with L's homemade orange shortbread cookies. Why it never occurred to me to pair the two until now I don't know.
December 25, 2025 at 6:17 AM
We-and I by we I mean me- may have a new tradition of having a post movie old fashioned with L's homemade orange shortbread cookies. Why it never occurred to me to pair the two until now I don't know.
Done. Also did our annual rewatch of While You Were Sleeping ( #thesemashpotatoesaresocreamy ) after listening to the radio show version of It's A Wonderful Life on #XPNTNB .
December 25, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Done. Also did our annual rewatch of While You Were Sleeping ( #thesemashpotatoesaresocreamy ) after listening to the radio show version of It's A Wonderful Life on #XPNTNB .