Kevin A. Barnes 🔭
@kevinabarnes.com
Writer | Interactive Storyteller | Online Artisan | Science Geek
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Kevin A. Barnes 🔭
@kevinabarnes.com
· May 29
Hello Bluesky followers and friends!
Topics about which I most frequently post include:
🔭 Science (mainly Astronomy / Astrophysics)
📝 Writing
🛸 Science Fiction
☀️ Solarpunk
🍻 Milwaukee
🖥️ Apple / Mac
␛ Immersive Experiences
Topics about which I most frequently post include:
🔭 Science (mainly Astronomy / Astrophysics)
📝 Writing
🛸 Science Fiction
☀️ Solarpunk
🍻 Milwaukee
🖥️ Apple / Mac
␛ Immersive Experiences
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Humans: capable of building entire skyscrapers but still afraid to put the scary number on one of the floors
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Humans: capable of building entire skyscrapers but still afraid to put the scary number on one of the floors
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People love to tell disabled folks to “take responsibility”.
Take responsibility for what exactly?
For being sick?
For not getting better?
For needing social supports?
What they really mean is “we don’t want OUR taxes helping YOU survive”
Take responsibility for what exactly?
For being sick?
For not getting better?
For needing social supports?
What they really mean is “we don’t want OUR taxes helping YOU survive”
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 AM
People love to tell disabled folks to “take responsibility”.
Take responsibility for what exactly?
For being sick?
For not getting better?
For needing social supports?
What they really mean is “we don’t want OUR taxes helping YOU survive”
Take responsibility for what exactly?
For being sick?
For not getting better?
For needing social supports?
What they really mean is “we don’t want OUR taxes helping YOU survive”
I’m guessing this was added to reduce the growing number of Silver Alerts issued recently near the White House.
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I’m guessing this was added to reduce the growing number of Silver Alerts issued recently near the White House.
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BREAKING: Imperial-remnant pirate Vane has just endorsed Andrew Cuomo!
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
BREAKING: Imperial-remnant pirate Vane has just endorsed Andrew Cuomo!
Although not thought of primarily as a children's author, Ursula K. Le Guin helped spark my love of reading. I was captivated by Ged's journey as a young adult in "A Wizard of Earthsea" and how he learned the rules of both magic and the larger world.
Le Guin's worldbuilding remains among the best!
Le Guin's worldbuilding remains among the best!
Welcome to #Bookvember Day 3!
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of the written word with others.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of the written word with others.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
November 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Although not thought of primarily as a children's author, Ursula K. Le Guin helped spark my love of reading. I was captivated by Ged's journey as a young adult in "A Wizard of Earthsea" and how he learned the rules of both magic and the larger world.
Le Guin's worldbuilding remains among the best!
Le Guin's worldbuilding remains among the best!
Like several other #Bookvember participants, "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle was the children's book that first captured my imagination, then impacted me as both a reader and a writer. L'Engle demonstrated there was so much more to telling a great story than simply walking through the plot.
Welcome to #Bookvember Day 2!
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of the written word with others.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of the written word with others.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
November 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Like several other #Bookvember participants, "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle was the children's book that first captured my imagination, then impacted me as both a reader and a writer. L'Engle demonstrated there was so much more to telling a great story than simply walking through the plot.
Hello, #Bookvember!
I'm a reader and writer who can't imagine life without books. We had a grade school teacher who read to us at the end of each day, which led me (almost immediately) to the library to find other books I could read. Writing followed when I realized I could share my own stories.
I'm a reader and writer who can't imagine life without books. We had a grade school teacher who read to us at the end of each day, which led me (almost immediately) to the library to find other books I could read. Writing followed when I realized I could share my own stories.
November 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Hello, #Bookvember!
I'm a reader and writer who can't imagine life without books. We had a grade school teacher who read to us at the end of each day, which led me (almost immediately) to the library to find other books I could read. Writing followed when I realized I could share my own stories.
I'm a reader and writer who can't imagine life without books. We had a grade school teacher who read to us at the end of each day, which led me (almost immediately) to the library to find other books I could read. Writing followed when I realized I could share my own stories.
Just learned about #Bookvember, but count me in!
(And now to catch up, I get to answer two prompts today…yes, that’s a good thing 😎 )
(And now to catch up, I get to answer two prompts today…yes, that’s a good thing 😎 )
Just throwing this out there! November is now #Bookvember for writers and readers who want to yap about books and authors they love.
#writesky #booksky #authors #books #writingcommunity
#writesky #booksky #authors #books #writingcommunity
November 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Just learned about #Bookvember, but count me in!
(And now to catch up, I get to answer two prompts today…yes, that’s a good thing 😎 )
(And now to catch up, I get to answer two prompts today…yes, that’s a good thing 😎 )
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RIP June Lockhart (1925-2025), aka Dr. Maureen Robinson in the original sci-fi series Lost in Space (1965–1968).
October 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
RIP June Lockhart (1925-2025), aka Dr. Maureen Robinson in the original sci-fi series Lost in Space (1965–1968).
Thank you to #DuckDuckGo for creating/offering the NoAI version of their search tool.
DuckDuckGo - Protection. Privacy. Peace of mind.
The Internet privacy company that empowers you to seamlessly take control of your personal information online, without any tradeoffs.
noai.duckduckgo.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Thank you to #DuckDuckGo for creating/offering the NoAI version of their search tool.
Hey @govevers.wisconsin.gov.
There is an overwhelming amount of transportation research showing that adding lanes in situations like these actually INCREASES congestion. You know what would decrease traffic congestion? Give that $121 Million to Milwaukee County Transit System.
There is an overwhelming amount of transportation research showing that adding lanes in situations like these actually INCREASES congestion. You know what would decrease traffic congestion? Give that $121 Million to Milwaukee County Transit System.
Governor Evers approves first segment of I-94 East-West construction to begin in Milwaukee County
Governor Evers approves first segment of I-94 East-West construction to begin in Milwaukee County
urbanmilwaukee.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hey @govevers.wisconsin.gov.
There is an overwhelming amount of transportation research showing that adding lanes in situations like these actually INCREASES congestion. You know what would decrease traffic congestion? Give that $121 Million to Milwaukee County Transit System.
There is an overwhelming amount of transportation research showing that adding lanes in situations like these actually INCREASES congestion. You know what would decrease traffic congestion? Give that $121 Million to Milwaukee County Transit System.
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#LibreOffice turns 15 years old! a celebration of freedom, collaboration, and open technologies and standards: blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/09...
September 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
#LibreOffice turns 15 years old! a celebration of freedom, collaboration, and open technologies and standards: blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/09...
@bigfinish.bsky.social Any chance we’ll be hearing new UFO content in the near future? Big Finish has done a great job reimagining and expanding that alternative 1980s storyline. #SHADO
October 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
@bigfinish.bsky.social Any chance we’ll be hearing new UFO content in the near future? Big Finish has done a great job reimagining and expanding that alternative 1980s storyline. #SHADO
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FO with this. <100 deaths per year on transit, 40,000/yr for motor vehicles.
After video of Iryna Zarutska's August 22 death was released, the tragedy is shedding light on the challenges of keeping America's public transportation riders safe in vast, crowded and wide-open systems that fuel urban life.
Read more: https://cnn.it/4gr7SGE
Read more: https://cnn.it/4gr7SGE
September 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
FO with this. <100 deaths per year on transit, 40,000/yr for motor vehicles.
It’s Winnie perching atop @radiomilwaukee.bsky.social’s original sign! #CatsOfBluesky
September 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It’s Winnie perching atop @radiomilwaukee.bsky.social’s original sign! #CatsOfBluesky
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Signing up for a library card is free and gives you access to traditional books and online resources, including e-books, audio, and streaming video.
It’s Library Card Signup Month
Signing up for a library card is free and gives you access to traditional books and online resources, including e-books, audio, and streaming video.
buff.ly
September 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Signing up for a library card is free and gives you access to traditional books and online resources, including e-books, audio, and streaming video.
Today is my birthday.
I’m celebrating with random acts of community support:
- Check in with a neighbor who might be having a rough time
- Shop locally
- Or simply hold a door open for a stranger.
Such acts help make a community great & I encourage you to give back on your special days.
I’m celebrating with random acts of community support:
- Check in with a neighbor who might be having a rough time
- Shop locally
- Or simply hold a door open for a stranger.
Such acts help make a community great & I encourage you to give back on your special days.
September 4, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Today is my birthday.
I’m celebrating with random acts of community support:
- Check in with a neighbor who might be having a rough time
- Shop locally
- Or simply hold a door open for a stranger.
Such acts help make a community great & I encourage you to give back on your special days.
I’m celebrating with random acts of community support:
- Check in with a neighbor who might be having a rough time
- Shop locally
- Or simply hold a door open for a stranger.
Such acts help make a community great & I encourage you to give back on your special days.
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On September 1, 2025, we lost a true legend. Graham Greene, Oneida from Six Nations Reserve, walked on at the age of 73. Over the span of more than 175 acting credits, he gave us characters that were unforgettable, complex, and real.
redpopnews.com/remembering-...
#redpopnews
redpopnews.com/remembering-...
#redpopnews
Remembering Graham Greene: A Life of Talent, Heart, and Groundbreaking Achievements
On September 1, 2025, we lost a true legend. Graham Greene, Oneida from Six Nations Reserve, walked on at the age of 73. Over the span of more than 175 acting credits, he gave us characters that were ...
redpopnews.com
September 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
On September 1, 2025, we lost a true legend. Graham Greene, Oneida from Six Nations Reserve, walked on at the age of 73. Over the span of more than 175 acting credits, he gave us characters that were unforgettable, complex, and real.
redpopnews.com/remembering-...
#redpopnews
redpopnews.com/remembering-...
#redpopnews
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If you’ve been following us, you know this historic path and the cats who call it home are central to our ongoing federal lawsuit against the U.S. National Park Service (NPS). We are continuing our fight to stop the NPS’ lethal plan to remove community cats from the Paseo.
alleycat.org/PuertoRico
alleycat.org/PuertoRico
August 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
If you’ve been following us, you know this historic path and the cats who call it home are central to our ongoing federal lawsuit against the U.S. National Park Service (NPS). We are continuing our fight to stop the NPS’ lethal plan to remove community cats from the Paseo.
alleycat.org/PuertoRico
alleycat.org/PuertoRico
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We're back on the ground in Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷🐈
While our team works year-round to protect the community cats of San Juan, no matter where we are, there’s something special about walking alongside them on the famous Paseo del Morro.
Have you met the cats of Old San Juan?
While our team works year-round to protect the community cats of San Juan, no matter where we are, there’s something special about walking alongside them on the famous Paseo del Morro.
Have you met the cats of Old San Juan?
August 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We're back on the ground in Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷🐈
While our team works year-round to protect the community cats of San Juan, no matter where we are, there’s something special about walking alongside them on the famous Paseo del Morro.
Have you met the cats of Old San Juan?
While our team works year-round to protect the community cats of San Juan, no matter where we are, there’s something special about walking alongside them on the famous Paseo del Morro.
Have you met the cats of Old San Juan?
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Spotlighting gender-expanding genre fiction from 2022 & 2023:
“Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century” (Kim Fu)
“Who the Final Girl Becomes” (@domsdickey.bsky.social)
“Construction Sacrifice” (@bogiperson.bsky.social)
“Manhunt” (@scumbelievable.bsky.social)
“OKPsyche” (@adeniro.bsky.social)
“Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century” (Kim Fu)
“Who the Final Girl Becomes” (@domsdickey.bsky.social)
“Construction Sacrifice” (@bogiperson.bsky.social)
“Manhunt” (@scumbelievable.bsky.social)
“OKPsyche” (@adeniro.bsky.social)
Celebrating work from 2022-2023: Part I « Otherwise Award
Recommendations spotlighting gender-expanding genre fiction from 2022 & 2023, starting with work by Kim Fu, Dominique Dickey, Bogi Takács, Gretchen Felker-Martin, and Anya Johanna DeNiro.
otherwiseaward.org
August 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Spotlighting gender-expanding genre fiction from 2022 & 2023:
“Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century” (Kim Fu)
“Who the Final Girl Becomes” (@domsdickey.bsky.social)
“Construction Sacrifice” (@bogiperson.bsky.social)
“Manhunt” (@scumbelievable.bsky.social)
“OKPsyche” (@adeniro.bsky.social)
“Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century” (Kim Fu)
“Who the Final Girl Becomes” (@domsdickey.bsky.social)
“Construction Sacrifice” (@bogiperson.bsky.social)
“Manhunt” (@scumbelievable.bsky.social)
“OKPsyche” (@adeniro.bsky.social)
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The “mild” Covid infection is like a hurricane 🌀 whose eye didn’t touch land. Might not have experienced the worst of it, but effects are cumulative. If the immune system is already compromised/the infrastructure has been diminished, it’ll have negative effects for however long. #CovidSurge
a red heart wearing a face mask with the words wearing is caring written below it
Alt: a red heart wearing a face mask with the words wearing is caring written below it
media.tenor.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The “mild” Covid infection is like a hurricane 🌀 whose eye didn’t touch land. Might not have experienced the worst of it, but effects are cumulative. If the immune system is already compromised/the infrastructure has been diminished, it’ll have negative effects for however long. #CovidSurge
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Kids benefit from the opportunity to explore their reading interests independently and learn about personal responsibility.
A Library Card Teaches Children Personal Responsibility
Give your child the opportunity to explore their reading interests independently and learn about personal responsibility.
buff.ly
August 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Kids benefit from the opportunity to explore their reading interests independently and learn about personal responsibility.