Kirk
@keaplin.bsky.social
Retired Math, Physics, Computer…teacher. Music and Movie fan. Pragmatic Progessive. Romantic Realist. Agnostic. Philomath. Gentle Cynic. "At the end of my rainbow lies a Golden Oldie"
5 of my favorite TV themes (inpo): Hill Street Blues -- Night Court -- Room 222 -- St. Elsewhere -- Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
February 8, 2026 at 5:25 PM
5 of my favorite TV themes (inpo): Hill Street Blues -- Night Court -- Room 222 -- St. Elsewhere -- Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
If someone you know complains about Migraine and you don't understand why, watch Darren Aronofsky's 'Pi' … you will.
February 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
If someone you know complains about Migraine and you don't understand why, watch Darren Aronofsky's 'Pi' … you will.
I think it's insane that people think things only have worth depending on their "market value"
February 8, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I think it's insane that people think things only have worth depending on their "market value"
I don't multitask… it's just that my sidetracks have sidetracks.
February 7, 2026 at 8:57 PM
I don't multitask… it's just that my sidetracks have sidetracks.
My Beatles Gateway Album. Up to 'I'll Feel Fine' I didn't pay much attention to them.
Got this album and found nearly every track a winner! …fan from them on.
Got this album and found nearly every track a winner! …fan from them on.
February 7, 2026 at 3:55 PM
My Beatles Gateway Album. Up to 'I'll Feel Fine' I didn't pay much attention to them.
Got this album and found nearly every track a winner! …fan from them on.
Got this album and found nearly every track a winner! …fan from them on.
"Improvise, Adapt, Overcome" … Independence Day in Grenada and a good day to watch 'Heartbreak Ridge'.
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 PM
"Improvise, Adapt, Overcome" … Independence Day in Grenada and a good day to watch 'Heartbreak Ridge'.
Every crowd has a silver lining.
Phineas Taylor Barnum
Phineas Taylor Barnum
February 7, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Every crowd has a silver lining.
Phineas Taylor Barnum
Phineas Taylor Barnum
"When a person can no longer laugh at himself, it is time for others to laugh at him." -- Thomas Szasz, "The Second Sin"
February 7, 2026 at 2:38 PM
"When a person can no longer laugh at himself, it is time for others to laugh at him." -- Thomas Szasz, "The Second Sin"
To be clear:
Nothing defies Physics.
Many things defy our current understanding of Physics.
Nothing defies Physics.
Many things defy our current understanding of Physics.
February 6, 2026 at 9:27 PM
To be clear:
Nothing defies Physics.
Many things defy our current understanding of Physics.
Nothing defies Physics.
Many things defy our current understanding of Physics.
"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." -- Professor Irwin Corey
…too true
…too true
February 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM
"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." -- Professor Irwin Corey
…too true
…too true
Why are AI narrations so incredibly bad at pronunciation?
February 5, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Why are AI narrations so incredibly bad at pronunciation?
Was thinking about replacing my car so I looked around at what’s available and I have a question.. have car companies done away with styling departments?
February 5, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Was thinking about replacing my car so I looked around at what’s available and I have a question.. have car companies done away with styling departments?
"The average person thinks he isn't." -- Father Larry Lorenzoni
February 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
"The average person thinks he isn't." -- Father Larry Lorenzoni
In honor of 'Thank a Mail Carrier Day' I'm listening to "Song of the Barefoot Mailman" by Billy Leach -- betcha don't know that one.
February 4, 2026 at 8:20 PM
In honor of 'Thank a Mail Carrier Day' I'm listening to "Song of the Barefoot Mailman" by Billy Leach -- betcha don't know that one.
Happy Birthday David Jason!
February 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Happy Birthday David Jason!
"I wish people who have trouble communicating would just shut up." -- Tom Lehrer
February 2, 2026 at 3:16 PM
"I wish people who have trouble communicating would just shut up." -- Tom Lehrer
"A facility for quotation covers the absence of original thought." -- Dorothy L. Sayers,
February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
"A facility for quotation covers the absence of original thought." -- Dorothy L. Sayers,
There's no moon like Snow Moon…
February 2, 2026 at 1:48 AM
There's no moon like Snow Moon…
Spring has sprung… Happy Imbolc Everyone!
February 1, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Spring has sprung… Happy Imbolc Everyone!
"Aristotle maintained that women have fewer teeth than men; although he was twice married, it never occurred to him to verify this statement by examining his wives' mouths." -- Bertrand Russell, Impact of Science on Society (1952) ch. 1
February 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM
"Aristotle maintained that women have fewer teeth than men; although he was twice married, it never occurred to him to verify this statement by examining his wives' mouths." -- Bertrand Russell, Impact of Science on Society (1952) ch. 1
"When someone tells you something defies description, you can be pretty sure he's going to have a go at it anyway." -- Clyde B. Aster
January 30, 2026 at 2:54 PM
"When someone tells you something defies description, you can be pretty sure he's going to have a go at it anyway." -- Clyde B. Aster