Jeff
@jeffreadwrite.bsky.social
I am a ghostly whisper, lost in sky, a stray thought ever fading, stubbornly asking why, wingtips glinting in starlight as through the frozen darkness I fly.
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Jeff
@jeffreadwrite.bsky.social
· Nov 11
I'm an engineer / scientist / inventor who now mostly focuses on writing & music. Also, I'm a dragon, sort of. And sometimes confused, sort of. From time to time, I shall be posting photos of trees, cats, raccoons, owls, and deer from my tiny refuge of Jeffendell. (Plus some music, possibly.)
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Exactly. Crazy idiot cult.
The reason for the psychotic break in America is FoxNews convinced your neighbors, relatives, and coworkers that White People are the most discriminated-against race in America
They think THEY’RE Anne Frank hiding out in an attic from jack-booted cross-dressers
They think THEY’RE Anne Frank hiding out in an attic from jack-booted cross-dressers
January 24, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Exactly. Crazy idiot cult.
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HEY MAKE SURE NONE OF YOUR POWER IS BACKFEEDING THE GRID IF YOU'RE RUNNING SOME KIND OF AUXILIARY POWER DURING AN OUTAGE SO NONE OF THESE GUYS DIE
DISCONNECT YOUR MAIN BREAKER IF YOU HOOK SOME FORM OF POWER GENERATION TO YOUR HOUSE DURING AN OUTAGE
DISCONNECT YOUR MAIN BREAKER IF YOU HOOK SOME FORM OF POWER GENERATION TO YOUR HOUSE DURING AN OUTAGE
January 24, 2026 at 1:22 AM
HEY MAKE SURE NONE OF YOUR POWER IS BACKFEEDING THE GRID IF YOU'RE RUNNING SOME KIND OF AUXILIARY POWER DURING AN OUTAGE SO NONE OF THESE GUYS DIE
DISCONNECT YOUR MAIN BREAKER IF YOU HOOK SOME FORM OF POWER GENERATION TO YOUR HOUSE DURING AN OUTAGE
DISCONNECT YOUR MAIN BREAKER IF YOU HOOK SOME FORM OF POWER GENERATION TO YOUR HOUSE DURING AN OUTAGE
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The snowball tree is growing nicely this year
January 24, 2026 at 1:23 AM
The snowball tree is growing nicely this year
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If you voted for Kamala Harris, I'm wishing you a very happy Friday and wonderful weekend!
January 24, 2026 at 1:23 AM
If you voted for Kamala Harris, I'm wishing you a very happy Friday and wonderful weekend!
Whoa.
January 24, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Whoa.
Before everything became boring.
January 24, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Before everything became boring.
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Good afternoon Blueskyers! The late afternoon Moon is a welcome sight.
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Good afternoon Blueskyers! The late afternoon Moon is a welcome sight.
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social
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Dark energy, the mysterious phenomenon that causes our universe to expand, appears to be weakening over time. A new formulation of string theory predicts a value that closely matches this observation.
String Theory Can Now Describe a Universe That Has Dark Energy | Quanta Magazine
In an unprecedented step, researchers crafted a detailed model compatible with the universe’s accelerated expansion.
www.quantamagazine.org
January 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Dark energy, the mysterious phenomenon that causes our universe to expand, appears to be weakening over time. A new formulation of string theory predicts a value that closely matches this observation.
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A sugar cube of white dwarf material weighs as much as an elephant…
… yet they’re still the lightest kind of dead star.
Image: Caltech
#astronomy
… yet they’re still the lightest kind of dead star.
Image: Caltech
#astronomy
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
A sugar cube of white dwarf material weighs as much as an elephant…
… yet they’re still the lightest kind of dead star.
Image: Caltech
#astronomy
… yet they’re still the lightest kind of dead star.
Image: Caltech
#astronomy
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Most gamma-ray bursts last seconds to minutes and are associated with the explosive death of a massive star. However, GRB 250702B in July 2025 lasted hours to days, causing astronomers to wonder what could produce an explosion that just wouldn’t stop. 🔭🧪🛰️ nustar.caltech.edu/news/nustar2...
January 23, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Most gamma-ray bursts last seconds to minutes and are associated with the explosive death of a massive star. However, GRB 250702B in July 2025 lasted hours to days, causing astronomers to wonder what could produce an explosion that just wouldn’t stop. 🔭🧪🛰️ nustar.caltech.edu/news/nustar2...
A moon larger than a planet.
Next time you look at Jupiter's moon Ganymede just think it's the largest natural satellite in the Solar System. Even larger than the planet Mercury. Can be seen with small binoculars or a tiny telescope. 🔭 🧪
January 24, 2026 at 12:53 AM
A moon larger than a planet.
I did this for years, but I've never heard this new term, and I don't really like it. Not sure it's actually very descriptive. Flexible work hours should just be called what they are.
Some workers who have soured on the 9-to-5 schedule are interested in trying "microshifting," which may offer greater flexibility and control over their time.
65% of workers are interested in 'microshifting' their schedules as an alternative to the strict 9-to-5: It's 'a way to reclaim control'
Some workers who have soured on the 9-to-5 schedule are interested in trying "microshifting," which may offer greater flexibility and control over their time.
cnb.cx
January 24, 2026 at 12:50 AM
I did this for years, but I've never heard this new term, and I don't really like it. Not sure it's actually very descriptive. Flexible work hours should just be called what they are.
Glad I'm not trying to go anywhere.
Delta Air Lines urges travelers to rebook as winter storm threatens weekend flights reut.rs/3YWpYII
Delta Air Lines urges travelers to rebook as winter storm threatens weekend flights
Delta Air Lines on Friday urged passengers traveling this weekend to reschedule their flights as a major winter storm threatens to disrupt operations and force widespread cancellations.
reut.rs
January 24, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Glad I'm not trying to go anywhere.
These things are great. Everybody should have one. It's a little late for preparing for the ice storms arriving tomorrow & Sunday, but they're still something to consider. You can almost always find one or the other of them on sale, very often for almost 50% off.
If you’re going off the grid or prepping for an emergency, Wirecutter's favorite portable power station can keep your electronic gear running for hours — or even days — at a time. It’s roughly the same size and weight as a toaster oven.
The Best Portable Power Station
If you’re going off the grid or prepping for an emergency, we’ve found the best backup batteries for every need. Our top pick is the EcoFlow River 2 Pro.
nyti.ms
January 24, 2026 at 12:41 AM
These things are great. Everybody should have one. It's a little late for preparing for the ice storms arriving tomorrow & Sunday, but they're still something to consider. You can almost always find one or the other of them on sale, very often for almost 50% off.
Here in the Southeast, we are not good with snow & ice. Even a little bit ends up looking like doomsday. People freak out & go crazy on the roads, electricity goes out everywhere, and it feels a bit like the end of the world.
January 24, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Here in the Southeast, we are not good with snow & ice. Even a little bit ends up looking like doomsday. People freak out & go crazy on the roads, electricity goes out everywhere, and it feels a bit like the end of the world.
I'm thinking fashion was much better back then. Everything is so boring now.
Yvonne Craig - in full Batgirl costume - on the Merv Griffin Show.
January 24, 2026 at 12:04 AM
I'm thinking fashion was much better back then. Everything is so boring now.
Costco had some delicious cupcakes & cookies left, but I was "good" and didn't get any.
Now I'm regretting it :\
Now I'm regretting it :\
January 23, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Costco had some delicious cupcakes & cookies left, but I was "good" and didn't get any.
Now I'm regretting it :\
Now I'm regretting it :\
Wow.
January 23, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Wow.
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The hypothetical “opsec for normie citizens engaging in activism” guide people were talking about needs to include deleting tiktok off their phones.
BREAKING: Now that TikTok is under US-based ownership, the social media app potentially collects more detailed information about its users, including precise location data.
My latest for @wired.com:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
My latest for @wired.com:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:33 PM
The hypothetical “opsec for normie citizens engaging in activism” guide people were talking about needs to include deleting tiktok off their phones.
Costco had no bottled water. Neither do the grocery stores. And all the lines to get gas at Costco ran waaaaay out into the street, so there wasn't even any room to pull up and wait for a pump.
Lots of things are out of stock.
I did get sports drinks, apples, and crackers. So I guess I'm all set.
Lots of things are out of stock.
I did get sports drinks, apples, and crackers. So I guess I'm all set.
January 23, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Costco had no bottled water. Neither do the grocery stores. And all the lines to get gas at Costco ran waaaaay out into the street, so there wasn't even any room to pull up and wait for a pump.
Lots of things are out of stock.
I did get sports drinks, apples, and crackers. So I guess I'm all set.
Lots of things are out of stock.
I did get sports drinks, apples, and crackers. So I guess I'm all set.
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Today’s Bird Buffet
January 23, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Today’s Bird Buffet
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‘Bunny in the Snow’
By Margaret Tarrant
By Margaret Tarrant
January 23, 2026 at 8:27 PM
‘Bunny in the Snow’
By Margaret Tarrant
By Margaret Tarrant
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Watch the best robot videos of the week!
Could a Robot Save Your Life in an Emergency?
Robots in the DARPA triage challenge identify critical injuries for their human counterparts. Plus watch a quadruped brave the cold and snow.
spectrum.ieee.org
January 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Watch the best robot videos of the week!