Jim McGowan
@eldinril.bsky.social
Lover of Meditation, Yoga, Running, Martial Arts, Nature, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Table-Top Games, and, most of all, My Family...
What's blooming in my yard this Beltane...
May 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
What's blooming in my yard this Beltane...
A picture of me from the 2025 Tarheel 10-Miler...
April 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
A picture of me from the 2025 Tarheel 10-Miler...
Our recently planted Buckeye in bloom...
March 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Our recently planted Buckeye in bloom...
Dogwood, loropetalum, tulips, and more... all in bloom, and all of the cars covered in yellow pollen. Spring is fully here.
March 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Dogwood, loropetalum, tulips, and more... all in bloom, and all of the cars covered in yellow pollen. Spring is fully here.
Running Journal from March 17 to March 23...
March 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Running Journal from March 17 to March 23...
Happy New Moon!
This morning, when I was out feeding the creatures at sunrise, three of the four crows in the murder that visits me perched in the branches of the oak tree over my house. It was cool to have them watch as I put out their food.
This morning, when I was out feeding the creatures at sunrise, three of the four crows in the murder that visits me perched in the branches of the oak tree over my house. It was cool to have them watch as I put out their food.
March 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Happy New Moon!
This morning, when I was out feeding the creatures at sunrise, three of the four crows in the murder that visits me perched in the branches of the oak tree over my house. It was cool to have them watch as I put out their food.
This morning, when I was out feeding the creatures at sunrise, three of the four crows in the murder that visits me perched in the branches of the oak tree over my house. It was cool to have them watch as I put out their food.
Happy Spring Equinox!
March 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Happy Spring Equinox!
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A little stumble can’t stop greatness 💫
UNC’s Makayla Paige gets clipped from behind in the #NCAATF 800m final and miraculously manages to both stay on her feet AND win the whole dang thing, clocking a 2:00.39 personal best in the process.
UNC’s Makayla Paige gets clipped from behind in the #NCAATF 800m final and miraculously manages to both stay on her feet AND win the whole dang thing, clocking a 2:00.39 personal best in the process.
March 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A little stumble can’t stop greatness 💫
UNC’s Makayla Paige gets clipped from behind in the #NCAATF 800m final and miraculously manages to both stay on her feet AND win the whole dang thing, clocking a 2:00.39 personal best in the process.
UNC’s Makayla Paige gets clipped from behind in the #NCAATF 800m final and miraculously manages to both stay on her feet AND win the whole dang thing, clocking a 2:00.39 personal best in the process.
A lovely prayer in difficult times...
"I call upon the goddess Kwan Yin,
The great Mother of Compassion and love,
She who hears and answers the cries of all our hearts;
She who carries the pearl of wisdom
And pours forth a stream of healing waters.
"I call upon the goddess Kwan Yin,
The great Mother of Compassion and love,
She who hears and answers the cries of all our hearts;
She who carries the pearl of wisdom
And pours forth a stream of healing waters.
March 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A lovely prayer in difficult times...
"I call upon the goddess Kwan Yin,
The great Mother of Compassion and love,
She who hears and answers the cries of all our hearts;
She who carries the pearl of wisdom
And pours forth a stream of healing waters.
"I call upon the goddess Kwan Yin,
The great Mother of Compassion and love,
She who hears and answers the cries of all our hearts;
She who carries the pearl of wisdom
And pours forth a stream of healing waters.
Backyard observations...
Last week, we reached the midway point between Cross-Quarter and the Spring Equinox. The crows appear to be building nests. They were pulling up the dead growth from last year's Japanese Iris, gathering it into a bunch, and flying off with it.
Last week, we reached the midway point between Cross-Quarter and the Spring Equinox. The crows appear to be building nests. They were pulling up the dead growth from last year's Japanese Iris, gathering it into a bunch, and flying off with it.
March 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Backyard observations...
Last week, we reached the midway point between Cross-Quarter and the Spring Equinox. The crows appear to be building nests. They were pulling up the dead growth from last year's Japanese Iris, gathering it into a bunch, and flying off with it.
Last week, we reached the midway point between Cross-Quarter and the Spring Equinox. The crows appear to be building nests. They were pulling up the dead growth from last year's Japanese Iris, gathering it into a bunch, and flying off with it.
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A stunning aurora dances over Iceland’s Arctic Henge, aligning perfectly with the stars. This breathtaking display of red, pink, yellow, and green lit up the night sky, framing constellations like Ursa Major and Orion. A celestial spectacle!
Credit: Cari Letelier
Credit: Cari Letelier
February 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A stunning aurora dances over Iceland’s Arctic Henge, aligning perfectly with the stars. This breathtaking display of red, pink, yellow, and green lit up the night sky, framing constellations like Ursa Major and Orion. A celestial spectacle!
Credit: Cari Letelier
Credit: Cari Letelier
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February 28th for Mondo Duplantis:
- Release his first single, “Bop”🎤
- Clear 6.27m on first attempt for a WORLD RECORD🐐
It’s the 11th‼️ time in his career Duplantis has broken the world record. Emmanouil Karalis finished 2nd in a Greek record of 6.02m.
- Release his first single, “Bop”🎤
- Clear 6.27m on first attempt for a WORLD RECORD🐐
It’s the 11th‼️ time in his career Duplantis has broken the world record. Emmanouil Karalis finished 2nd in a Greek record of 6.02m.
February 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
February 28th for Mondo Duplantis:
- Release his first single, “Bop”🎤
- Clear 6.27m on first attempt for a WORLD RECORD🐐
It’s the 11th‼️ time in his career Duplantis has broken the world record. Emmanouil Karalis finished 2nd in a Greek record of 6.02m.
- Release his first single, “Bop”🎤
- Clear 6.27m on first attempt for a WORLD RECORD🐐
It’s the 11th‼️ time in his career Duplantis has broken the world record. Emmanouil Karalis finished 2nd in a Greek record of 6.02m.
This evening is the New Moon. I hope you find time for positive new beginnings in your life. Here is a surprisingly challenging yoga practice especially for this time...
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youtube.com/watch?v=oROc...
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February 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This evening is the New Moon. I hope you find time for positive new beginnings in your life. Here is a surprisingly challenging yoga practice especially for this time...
youtube.com/watch?v=oROc...
youtube.com/watch?v=oROc...
"Movies you have seen more than six times... (Gifs only)"
Here is another one from high school. I can't remember how many times I saw this in the theatres. Over the years, I think I have seen all of the "mockumentaries" they went on to make...
Here is another one from high school. I can't remember how many times I saw this in the theatres. Over the years, I think I have seen all of the "mockumentaries" they went on to make...
a man singing into a microphone with makeagif.com in the corner
ALT: a man singing into a microphone with makeagif.com in the corner
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February 27, 2025 at 1:41 AM
"Movies you have seen more than six times... (Gifs only)"
Here is another one from high school. I can't remember how many times I saw this in the theatres. Over the years, I think I have seen all of the "mockumentaries" they went on to make...
Here is another one from high school. I can't remember how many times I saw this in the theatres. Over the years, I think I have seen all of the "mockumentaries" they went on to make...
Celebrating the rapid approach of spring. Last night marked the halfway point between the Cross-Quarter and the Spring Equinox. The Daffodils and Lenten Roses are blooming in my yard.
February 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Celebrating the rapid approach of spring. Last night marked the halfway point between the Cross-Quarter and the Spring Equinox. The Daffodils and Lenten Roses are blooming in my yard.
Reposted by Jim McGowan
"The Korean RPG scene has transformed—it’s now a space where women make up more than half the player base." — @rascalnews.bsky.social reports.
Kudos to our Korean Call of Cthulhu licensee Dayspring Games, who took a lead here after a GamerGate like incident in 2016.
Kudos to our Korean Call of Cthulhu licensee Dayspring Games, who took a lead here after a GamerGate like incident in 2016.
In 2016, game designer and podcaster, Choi Mika, posted about a t-shirt on social media. Thus begins a story of how the Korean tabletop industry stood against a right-wing mob and transformed their scene for the better.
www.rascal.news/how-rpgs-bec...
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How RPGs Became A Haven For Women in South Korea
After a GamerGate-like incident in 2016, the industry doubled-down on inclusivity.
www.rascal.news
February 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
"The Korean RPG scene has transformed—it’s now a space where women make up more than half the player base." — @rascalnews.bsky.social reports.
Kudos to our Korean Call of Cthulhu licensee Dayspring Games, who took a lead here after a GamerGate like incident in 2016.
Kudos to our Korean Call of Cthulhu licensee Dayspring Games, who took a lead here after a GamerGate like incident in 2016.
"Movies you have seen more than six times... (Gifs only)"
College Movies with my roommate. I cannot tell you how many times I watched this one...
"There's room to move as a Fry Cook..."
College Movies with my roommate. I cannot tell you how many times I watched this one...
"There's room to move as a Fry Cook..."
a man wearing a bow tie and apron is standing in front of a special sign in a store .
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February 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
"Movies you have seen more than six times... (Gifs only)"
College Movies with my roommate. I cannot tell you how many times I watched this one...
"There's room to move as a Fry Cook..."
College Movies with my roommate. I cannot tell you how many times I watched this one...
"There's room to move as a Fry Cook..."
"Movies you have seen more than six times... (Gifs only)"
High school and college in the 1980s. Midnight Movies every weekend. More than one of my friends participated in local casts. I really can't recall how many times I saw this...
High school and college in the 1980s. Midnight Movies every weekend. More than one of my friends participated in local casts. I really can't recall how many times I saw this...
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February 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
"Movies you have seen more than six times... (Gifs only)"
High school and college in the 1980s. Midnight Movies every weekend. More than one of my friends participated in local casts. I really can't recall how many times I saw this...
High school and college in the 1980s. Midnight Movies every weekend. More than one of my friends participated in local casts. I really can't recall how many times I saw this...
"Movies you have seen more than six times... (Gifs only)"
My mother came and picked me up from school, told them I had an appointment, and took me to see this movie.
Man travels to exotic locations, discovers priceless artifacts, and vexes Nazis until their faces melt and head explodes!
My mother came and picked me up from school, told them I had an appointment, and took me to see this movie.
Man travels to exotic locations, discovers priceless artifacts, and vexes Nazis until their faces melt and head explodes!
a man in a hat stands next to a statue
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February 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
"Movies you have seen more than six times... (Gifs only)"
My mother came and picked me up from school, told them I had an appointment, and took me to see this movie.
Man travels to exotic locations, discovers priceless artifacts, and vexes Nazis until their faces melt and head explodes!
My mother came and picked me up from school, told them I had an appointment, and took me to see this movie.
Man travels to exotic locations, discovers priceless artifacts, and vexes Nazis until their faces melt and head explodes!
Reposted by Jim McGowan
Affirm.
🦋 I am strong.
🦋 I am powerful.
🦋 I am confident.
🦋 I am successful.
🦋 I wake up motivated.
🦋 I am living with abundance.
🦋 All I need is within me right now.
🦋 I am getting better and better every day.
🦋 I am an unstoppable force of nature.
🦋 I am strong.
🦋 I am powerful.
🦋 I am confident.
🦋 I am successful.
🦋 I wake up motivated.
🦋 I am living with abundance.
🦋 All I need is within me right now.
🦋 I am getting better and better every day.
🦋 I am an unstoppable force of nature.
February 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Affirm.
🦋 I am strong.
🦋 I am powerful.
🦋 I am confident.
🦋 I am successful.
🦋 I wake up motivated.
🦋 I am living with abundance.
🦋 All I need is within me right now.
🦋 I am getting better and better every day.
🦋 I am an unstoppable force of nature.
🦋 I am strong.
🦋 I am powerful.
🦋 I am confident.
🦋 I am successful.
🦋 I wake up motivated.
🦋 I am living with abundance.
🦋 All I need is within me right now.
🦋 I am getting better and better every day.
🦋 I am an unstoppable force of nature.
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I know things are bleak and scary right now. But I promise you that you - yes YOU - can get through this.
You don't have to fight all of this on your own. Find one person you can help, and help them. Make the life of one person better every day.
Hold onto your joy.
That's how we win.
You don't have to fight all of this on your own. Find one person you can help, and help them. Make the life of one person better every day.
Hold onto your joy.
That's how we win.
February 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I know things are bleak and scary right now. But I promise you that you - yes YOU - can get through this.
You don't have to fight all of this on your own. Find one person you can help, and help them. Make the life of one person better every day.
Hold onto your joy.
That's how we win.
You don't have to fight all of this on your own. Find one person you can help, and help them. Make the life of one person better every day.
Hold onto your joy.
That's how we win.