Drybarrel
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Drybarrel
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· Oct 22
The whole Trump Reign of Error has become an infinite, shitty soap opera.
A relative writes stories and books and self-publishes. He sends me a lot of his manuscripts. As I get older, it gets more stressful. He doesn't accept criticism or many suggestions, and often replies defensively. Lots of self-praise. He isn't a hopeless writer, but refuses to learn. Tired of it.
January 23, 2026 at 9:18 PM
A relative writes stories and books and self-publishes. He sends me a lot of his manuscripts. As I get older, it gets more stressful. He doesn't accept criticism or many suggestions, and often replies defensively. Lots of self-praise. He isn't a hopeless writer, but refuses to learn. Tired of it.
That glazed donut I just gobbled sent waves of goodness and goodness into my mouth and brain, surely that means I should stack the experience like bricks to get the most powerful benefits for my body, whaddya mean that thing is bad for me? How can it be? Something is wrong with my mouthbrain!
January 23, 2026 at 5:22 PM
That glazed donut I just gobbled sent waves of goodness and goodness into my mouth and brain, surely that means I should stack the experience like bricks to get the most powerful benefits for my body, whaddya mean that thing is bad for me? How can it be? Something is wrong with my mouthbrain!
unpopular opinion, I'm sure, but Michael Fanone coughing "go fuck yourself" is less a glorious moment and more like some troublesome kid in middle school. I understand the sentiment, what the dude said was a pernicious lie, but to me, it's an expression of powerlessness in the face of sure rule.
January 22, 2026 at 8:37 PM
unpopular opinion, I'm sure, but Michael Fanone coughing "go fuck yourself" is less a glorious moment and more like some troublesome kid in middle school. I understand the sentiment, what the dude said was a pernicious lie, but to me, it's an expression of powerlessness in the face of sure rule.
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things are bad! (gift link)
Opinion | Trump’s ‘Dear Jonas’ Letter Is No Prize
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM
things are bad! (gift link)
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school being canceled because the president sent armed thugs to harass and imprison the populace for voting against him should be the biggest domestic scandal in american history
January 20, 2026 at 4:10 PM
school being canceled because the president sent armed thugs to harass and imprison the populace for voting against him should be the biggest domestic scandal in american history
I want to buy books from Barnes & Noble. They have a tremendous online selection. But each time I have there is always a delivery hiccup, an extreme delay, a package that is mysteriously in the ether, not sure where it is at all.
January 19, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I want to buy books from Barnes & Noble. They have a tremendous online selection. But each time I have there is always a delivery hiccup, an extreme delay, a package that is mysteriously in the ether, not sure where it is at all.
Again, peak banana for me is greenish yellow. The flavor is high and tart and sweet and incredibly delicious, the texture like a crafted dessert. As an adult when I enjoy bananas like this, I'm reminded of all the squishy, nasty, overripe bananas I had as a kid, and I thought that was a banana!
January 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Again, peak banana for me is greenish yellow. The flavor is high and tart and sweet and incredibly delicious, the texture like a crafted dessert. As an adult when I enjoy bananas like this, I'm reminded of all the squishy, nasty, overripe bananas I had as a kid, and I thought that was a banana!
Picture book idea: Pete Hegseth and Mark Kelly: A tapeworm and a hero.
January 5, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Picture book idea: Pete Hegseth and Mark Kelly: A tapeworm and a hero.
funniest thing today
January 4, 2026 at 4:06 PM
funniest thing today
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Heather Cox Richardson offers the most lucid explanation(s) of the way Trump and his cronies are taking a hammer to our beautiful America. Get her daily letter wherever you get your podcasts.
December 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Heather Cox Richardson offers the most lucid explanation(s) of the way Trump and his cronies are taking a hammer to our beautiful America. Get her daily letter wherever you get your podcasts.
If Trump had any desire to be a writer - oh my - his online name would be something like 8+ Major Prize Winning Author, Author Donald Trump. He would hire a ghostAIwriter to use AI to crank out shitty books, then stiff the bastard and switch to another one like a roll of toilet paper.
December 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
If Trump had any desire to be a writer - oh my - his online name would be something like 8+ Major Prize Winning Author, Author Donald Trump. He would hire a ghostAIwriter to use AI to crank out shitty books, then stiff the bastard and switch to another one like a roll of toilet paper.
wow. love seeing noggins work like this.
December 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
wow. love seeing noggins work like this.
so tonight drifts back into normal November weather for the Lowcountry. it's been rising to spring weather for several days, then cold again multiple times. hate this and it's a new thing for the past few years. Not fucking normal.
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
so tonight drifts back into normal November weather for the Lowcountry. it's been rising to spring weather for several days, then cold again multiple times. hate this and it's a new thing for the past few years. Not fucking normal.
whaddya know, UPS delivered a big and difficult package to my front door instead of to the complex package room. What a gift! Was gonna have to break it down and make several trips.
November 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
whaddya know, UPS delivered a big and difficult package to my front door instead of to the complex package room. What a gift! Was gonna have to break it down and make several trips.
Interesting how evil evolves from a good person doing something wrong, then denying they're wrong and other people join in that denial to progress from that point forward as if that road was clear for a thousand miles.
November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Interesting how evil evolves from a good person doing something wrong, then denying they're wrong and other people join in that denial to progress from that point forward as if that road was clear for a thousand miles.
Saw a bottle of whiskey and my thirst did-a-tremble. Happens every now and then. But nawp, no thanks.
November 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Saw a bottle of whiskey and my thirst did-a-tremble. Happens every now and then. But nawp, no thanks.
If approval for a government candidate even appears in a preacher's fart, the congregation will vote for that candidate.
November 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
If approval for a government candidate even appears in a preacher's fart, the congregation will vote for that candidate.
WIP: do not use "throbbing knob" to describe the thing on the wall
October 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
WIP: do not use "throbbing knob" to describe the thing on the wall
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5 will turn out to be low. Many billionaires, especially the most fanatical libertarian sort, actually know that climate change is going to bring vast social chaos, famine, and mass panic. So they've decided it's too late to stop it, just make as much money as you can and hoard resources and power.
Rushkoff's preview of our genius elite plans, which was a funny story the first time I heard but has certainly evolved what with the single-minded focus on destroying state capacity.
youtu.be/n6lQBkz8FGE
youtu.be/n6lQBkz8FGE
Douglas Rushkoff Shares 5 Billionaires Are Planning For Doomsday
YouTube video by Rebel Wisdom Clips
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
5 will turn out to be low. Many billionaires, especially the most fanatical libertarian sort, actually know that climate change is going to bring vast social chaos, famine, and mass panic. So they've decided it's too late to stop it, just make as much money as you can and hoard resources and power.
2. I believe I would have had earlier, more frequent success if I had started going to conventions in my early 20s. It's good for young writers to do this. If you have socializing problems, it gives you exercise there and you make friends. And the steelshut doors to publication become permeable.
October 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
2. I believe I would have had earlier, more frequent success if I had started going to conventions in my early 20s. It's good for young writers to do this. If you have socializing problems, it gives you exercise there and you make friends. And the steelshut doors to publication become permeable.
1. I've always had a difficult time socializing, seeing and talking with people. I didn't start going to writing conventions until long after I had sold and published many pieces of fiction. And my social unease at that age had crystallized.
October 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
1. I've always had a difficult time socializing, seeing and talking with people. I didn't start going to writing conventions until long after I had sold and published many pieces of fiction. And my social unease at that age had crystallized.
The whole Trump Reign of Error has become an infinite, shitty soap opera.
October 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The whole Trump Reign of Error has become an infinite, shitty soap opera.
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Checking out my war-ravaged neighborhood here in SE Portland this morning. Everyone stay safe out there.
October 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Checking out my war-ravaged neighborhood here in SE Portland this morning. Everyone stay safe out there.
No person should have power or influence over others if their actions are orchestrated by a being substantiated only through faith.
October 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
No person should have power or influence over others if their actions are orchestrated by a being substantiated only through faith.
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Topographical 3D map of North and Central America: the Alaska Range, with Denali (6,190 m) is the highestpoint, the lowest point is Death Valley (-86 m).
September 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Topographical 3D map of North and Central America: the Alaska Range, with Denali (6,190 m) is the highestpoint, the lowest point is Death Valley (-86 m).