David Koppel
@beofett.bsky.social
Geek who enjoys cooking, nature, cats, and computers.
Current special (obsessive) interests: pottery, scotch, sewing, cybersecurity, electronics, robotics.
Bluesky is a place for me to relax and find joy, so I will not be sharing political content here.
Current special (obsessive) interests: pottery, scotch, sewing, cybersecurity, electronics, robotics.
Bluesky is a place for me to relax and find joy, so I will not be sharing political content here.
Only 9 more months until we get to listen to holiday music in the stores again!
December 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Only 9 more months until we get to listen to holiday music in the stores again!
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A few excerpts from Darmok's Christmas Story:
Ralphie and Flick, at the flagpole.
Randy, his arms down.
The Old Man, when the lamp broke.
Santa and Ralphie, on the mountain.
Ralphie and Flick, at the flagpole.
Randy, his arms down.
The Old Man, when the lamp broke.
Santa and Ralphie, on the mountain.
December 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A few excerpts from Darmok's Christmas Story:
Ralphie and Flick, at the flagpole.
Randy, his arms down.
The Old Man, when the lamp broke.
Santa and Ralphie, on the mountain.
Ralphie and Flick, at the flagpole.
Randy, his arms down.
The Old Man, when the lamp broke.
Santa and Ralphie, on the mountain.
Reposted by David Koppel
Amazing the ways in which popular history repeats:
December 25, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Amazing the ways in which popular history repeats:
Making some good progress on my Raspberry Pi Pico project. I've got my Waveshare Pi Zero LCD HAT functional with 3 individual displays. Thermometers are dynamic with fill and background color changing with temp. Next up: interactive menus. #raspberrypipico #wearables
December 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Making some good progress on my Raspberry Pi Pico project. I've got my Waveshare Pi Zero LCD HAT functional with 3 individual displays. Thermometers are dynamic with fill and background color changing with temp. Next up: interactive menus. #raspberrypipico #wearables
Picked up my pots from the latest firing. I feel like I'm getting better at some of my forms. #noborigama #pottery #pottersofbluesky #wheelthrownpottery
December 13, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Picked up my pots from the latest firing. I feel like I'm getting better at some of my forms. #noborigama #pottery #pottersofbluesky #wheelthrownpottery
We could use a new TV. I've been looking at Black Friday deals to see what's what. Every. Single. "Deal". Has been bullshit. As in "30% off! But don't check the price history or you'll see that it's *normally* 35% off and we actually *raised* the price!" No thanks. #Blackout #RetailHell
November 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We could use a new TV. I've been looking at Black Friday deals to see what's what. Every. Single. "Deal". Has been bullshit. As in "30% off! But don't check the price history or you'll see that it's *normally* 35% off and we actually *raised* the price!" No thanks. #Blackout #RetailHell
I'm proud to announce I've officially earned my CISSP certification! This is another step in my journey of continuous learning and staying current. Looking forward to connecting with others in the infosec community.
#CISSP #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ContinuousLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment
#CISSP #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ContinuousLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment
October 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I'm proud to announce I've officially earned my CISSP certification! This is another step in my journey of continuous learning and staying current. Looking forward to connecting with others in the infosec community.
#CISSP #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ContinuousLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment
#CISSP #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ContinuousLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment
I was lucky enough to find a team at Jawncon that was willing to let me join so I could participate in my first CTF. I actually solved one of the puzzles and retrieved a flag so I wasn't complete dead weight! Our team got first place, too! #cybersecurity #ctf #challengecoin
October 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I was lucky enough to find a team at Jawncon that was willing to let me join so I could participate in my first CTF. I actually solved one of the puzzles and retrieved a flag so I wasn't complete dead weight! Our team got first place, too! #cybersecurity #ctf #challengecoin
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This is my Tom Holland Umbrella video.
I will never not repost this
(Sound on for maximum effect)
(Sound on for maximum effect)
October 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
This is my Tom Holland Umbrella video.
Reposted by David Koppel
Reposted by David Koppel
Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!
September 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!
Reposted by David Koppel
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500 years under the Baltic Sea, the Gribshunden—King Hans of Denmark’s flagship—has been called the “Tudor warship of the North.” Recent finds reveal a time capsule of politics, power, and daily life at sea ⚓👑
500 years under the Baltic Sea, the Gribshunden—King Hans of Denmark’s flagship—has been called the “Tudor warship of the North.” Recent finds reveal a time capsule of politics, power, and daily life at sea ⚓👑
Forgotten royal warship sunk 500 years ago reveals surprising secrets
From the wreck of the royal Danish-Norwegian flagship Gribshunden, archaeologists have uncovered a rare glimpse into the naval power of the late Middle Ages. This warship, lost in 1495, carried an ars...
www.sciencedaily.com
September 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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500 years under the Baltic Sea, the Gribshunden—King Hans of Denmark’s flagship—has been called the “Tudor warship of the North.” Recent finds reveal a time capsule of politics, power, and daily life at sea ⚓👑
500 years under the Baltic Sea, the Gribshunden—King Hans of Denmark’s flagship—has been called the “Tudor warship of the North.” Recent finds reveal a time capsule of politics, power, and daily life at sea ⚓👑
While it's a very generous offer, I think I'm going to pass on the $2 steaks from the back of a truck parked in the hardware store parking lot. Call me paranoid, but I... have doubts about the quality and sanitation.
September 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
While it's a very generous offer, I think I'm going to pass on the $2 steaks from the back of a truck parked in the hardware store parking lot. Call me paranoid, but I... have doubts about the quality and sanitation.
Reposted by David Koppel
This big beautiful non-native bug is a growing pest for Northeast U.S. gardeners & esp wineries
But a new study reveals an #agroecology answer: milkweed
This monarch butterfly fave intercropped w/ grapes kills 60-80% in 24 hrs: projects.sare.org/sare_project...
Might boost monarch numbers too?
But a new study reveals an #agroecology answer: milkweed
This monarch butterfly fave intercropped w/ grapes kills 60-80% in 24 hrs: projects.sare.org/sare_project...
Might boost monarch numbers too?
September 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This big beautiful non-native bug is a growing pest for Northeast U.S. gardeners & esp wineries
But a new study reveals an #agroecology answer: milkweed
This monarch butterfly fave intercropped w/ grapes kills 60-80% in 24 hrs: projects.sare.org/sare_project...
Might boost monarch numbers too?
But a new study reveals an #agroecology answer: milkweed
This monarch butterfly fave intercropped w/ grapes kills 60-80% in 24 hrs: projects.sare.org/sare_project...
Might boost monarch numbers too?
Reposted by David Koppel
Alright I have something useful for you to do.
Think of any teachers and librarians you know. Do they know about Skype a scientist? Our program matches classrooms & other groups w/scientists for virtual Q&As. It’s free!
They can sign up here!
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
#Edusky #StemED
Think of any teachers and librarians you know. Do they know about Skype a scientist? Our program matches classrooms & other groups w/scientists for virtual Q&As. It’s free!
They can sign up here!
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
#Edusky #StemED
September 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Alright I have something useful for you to do.
Think of any teachers and librarians you know. Do they know about Skype a scientist? Our program matches classrooms & other groups w/scientists for virtual Q&As. It’s free!
They can sign up here!
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
#Edusky #StemED
Think of any teachers and librarians you know. Do they know about Skype a scientist? Our program matches classrooms & other groups w/scientists for virtual Q&As. It’s free!
They can sign up here!
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
#Edusky #StemED
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It should be needless to say, but it is perhaps at this moment worth saying, that transgender individuals have the same right as anyone else to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
September 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It should be needless to say, but it is perhaps at this moment worth saying, that transgender individuals have the same right as anyone else to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Reposted by David Koppel
oh my god someone slashed our tire
September 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
oh my god someone slashed our tire
Melissa Hortman.
Mark Hortman.
John Hoffman.
Yvette Hoffman.
Why were the people outraged now silent then?
Mark Hortman.
John Hoffman.
Yvette Hoffman.
Why were the people outraged now silent then?
September 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Melissa Hortman.
Mark Hortman.
John Hoffman.
Yvette Hoffman.
Why were the people outraged now silent then?
Mark Hortman.
John Hoffman.
Yvette Hoffman.
Why were the people outraged now silent then?
Reposted by David Koppel
Set up a basic label page on @ampwall.com -- you can find @rangerrick.bsky.social's Raccoon Fink music there now. I'll be filling out the rest of the catalog as I get the chance.
Dumpster Panda Records
Dumpster Panda Records
ampwall.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Set up a basic label page on @ampwall.com -- you can find @rangerrick.bsky.social's Raccoon Fink music there now. I'll be filling out the rest of the catalog as I get the chance.
Reposted by David Koppel
Reposted by David Koppel
New pots ft. spooky music from the excellent Alien:Earth as HR Giger has always been a big inspiration
Get these pots now from www.roseschmits.com
Get these pots now from www.roseschmits.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
New pots ft. spooky music from the excellent Alien:Earth as HR Giger has always been a big inspiration
Get these pots now from www.roseschmits.com
Get these pots now from www.roseschmits.com