James Jones
@jljones0618.bsky.social
A presence inside the Beltway since the Kennedy administration. Proud stoic with varied interests in politics, art, American history, cinema, whiskey, and comedy. Living spontaneously without goals. So much to laugh at, so little time...
I recently attended an event at which Jacqueline Mars was also in attendance. It’s the first time I’d ever been in the presence of a billionaire and I must tell you that she seemed… well… ordinary, like my grandmother. She was quite refreshing in that regard and I gained much respect for her.
December 28, 2025 at 4:02 AM
I recently attended an event at which Jacqueline Mars was also in attendance. It’s the first time I’d ever been in the presence of a billionaire and I must tell you that she seemed… well… ordinary, like my grandmother. She was quite refreshing in that regard and I gained much respect for her.
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Dec. 27, 2025
Can you sort 8 historical events?
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December 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I have asked the Kennedy Center to delete my account and will allow my NSO seats for the remainder of the season to fallow. I am hopeful that Phillip Glass will consider delaying the debut of his commissioned new symphony until the stench of authoritarianism no longer permeates the Kennedy Center.
December 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I have asked the Kennedy Center to delete my account and will allow my NSO seats for the remainder of the season to fallow. I am hopeful that Phillip Glass will consider delaying the debut of his commissioned new symphony until the stench of authoritarianism no longer permeates the Kennedy Center.
A beautiful sunrise on the Potomoc River this morning. Every new day means another chance to do better than the day before. #WashingtonDC #sunrise
December 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
A beautiful sunrise on the Potomoc River this morning. Every new day means another chance to do better than the day before. #WashingtonDC #sunrise
My great aunt Ozalah Jones was only 18 years old in 1912 when she was murdered by her estranged husband in Washington DC. I loaded her photo into Google Gemini and… wow. A moment of life restored.
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
My great aunt Ozalah Jones was only 18 years old in 1912 when she was murdered by her estranged husband in Washington DC. I loaded her photo into Google Gemini and… wow. A moment of life restored.
Proud of my discerning taste for the classics and my obvious stunted cultural exposure. @toddbarry.bsky.social @pattonoswalt.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Proud of my discerning taste for the classics and my obvious stunted cultural exposure. @toddbarry.bsky.social @pattonoswalt.bsky.social
If Brian Wilson and Harry Nilsson had a baby, he'd sound like Linus of Hollywood. Why Kevin Dotson is not as famous as Ed Sheeran I'll never know. But he should be. #music
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Linus Of Hollywood - It Was You (audio)
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November 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
If Brian Wilson and Harry Nilsson had a baby, he'd sound like Linus of Hollywood. Why Kevin Dotson is not as famous as Ed Sheeran I'll never know. But he should be. #music
youtu.be/Y-M80y8u6t4
youtu.be/Y-M80y8u6t4
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Here’s why I loathe The Birchmere: you can arrive more than two hours before the show and yet still get a shitty seat. It’s the perfect venue for people who don’t value their time or who have plenty of it to waste.
#birchmere
#birchmere
November 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Here’s why I loathe The Birchmere: you can arrive more than two hours before the show and yet still get a shitty seat. It’s the perfect venue for people who don’t value their time or who have plenty of it to waste.
#birchmere
#birchmere
The new @netflix.com limited series Death By Lightning is astonishingly good. Well acted, exceptionally well written, with spot-on production values and seamless CG. This show reminds us of a time when men of integrity could still be found in politics. #deathbylightning
November 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The new @netflix.com limited series Death By Lightning is astonishingly good. Well acted, exceptionally well written, with spot-on production values and seamless CG. This show reminds us of a time when men of integrity could still be found in politics. #deathbylightning
“For once one possesses happiness, duration does not make it any happier. Ah, when will the day come when you will realize that time doesn’t matter for you, and will be at peace, caring nothing for the future, completely satisfied with what you are!…(1)
November 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
“For once one possesses happiness, duration does not make it any happier. Ah, when will the day come when you will realize that time doesn’t matter for you, and will be at peace, caring nothing for the future, completely satisfied with what you are!…(1)
Evan Dando wearing his 9:30 swag in the November issue of MOJO. Always fun to spot one in the wild. @930club.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Evan Dando wearing his 9:30 swag in the November issue of MOJO. Always fun to spot one in the wild. @930club.bsky.social
@robinince.bsky.social I enjoy following your travels via BS posts but the continued absence of news on a new Christmas Compendium of Reason makes me sad. Has a stake officially been driven into its heart or is it simply resting comfortably in its box awaiting an eventual sanguinary infusion?
October 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
@robinince.bsky.social I enjoy following your travels via BS posts but the continued absence of news on a new Christmas Compendium of Reason makes me sad. Has a stake officially been driven into its heart or is it simply resting comfortably in its box awaiting an eventual sanguinary infusion?
I’m confused. As a historically significant government structure, aren’t there layers and layers of approvals needed before anyone can legally tear down part of the Executive Mansion?
October 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I’m confused. As a historically significant government structure, aren’t there layers and layers of approvals needed before anyone can legally tear down part of the Executive Mansion?
“Always remember how noble it is to complete your life before death arrives, so that you can peacefully await the rest of your time, asking for nothing more because you already have a happy life. A happy life isn’t made happier by being longer.” — Seneca
October 22, 2025 at 1:49 AM
“Always remember how noble it is to complete your life before death arrives, so that you can peacefully await the rest of your time, asking for nothing more because you already have a happy life. A happy life isn’t made happier by being longer.” — Seneca
I tried to watch Who Killed The Montreal Expos? on @netfl.com but the audio was shockingly out of sync in many if not most of its compiled clips. Every other Netflix show is perfect, so what’s up with this one?!? Unwatchable.
October 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I tried to watch Who Killed The Montreal Expos? on @netfl.com but the audio was shockingly out of sync in many if not most of its compiled clips. Every other Netflix show is perfect, so what’s up with this one?!? Unwatchable.
What my friends and I were yelling at the screen 45 years ago at the Key Theater in Washington DC appears today almost verbatim as a caption track on the new Rocky Horror Picture Show 4k disk. So wild! #RHPS
October 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
What my friends and I were yelling at the screen 45 years ago at the Key Theater in Washington DC appears today almost verbatim as a caption track on the new Rocky Horror Picture Show 4k disk. So wild! #RHPS
I spent the last few furlough days entering my trading card collection into the Trading Card Database (TCDb) website. Let's see which person appears on the most cards in my collection…
@barackobama.bsky.social
@barackobama.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I spent the last few furlough days entering my trading card collection into the Trading Card Database (TCDb) website. Let's see which person appears on the most cards in my collection…
@barackobama.bsky.social
@barackobama.bsky.social
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October 12, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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Spending Furlough Day #8 at James Madison’s Montpelier trying yet again to renew my faith in our system of government. No better place than the home of the architect of our Constitution.
@jmmontpelier.bsky.social
@jmmontpelier.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Spending Furlough Day #8 at James Madison’s Montpelier trying yet again to renew my faith in our system of government. No better place than the home of the architect of our Constitution.
@jmmontpelier.bsky.social
@jmmontpelier.bsky.social
I can understand when a public person blocks those who wish to argue with them on social media, but they seem quite happy to initiate such arguments. I assume knowing that you can block anyone who disagrees with you is quite freeing.
October 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I can understand when a public person blocks those who wish to argue with them on social media, but they seem quite happy to initiate such arguments. I assume knowing that you can block anyone who disagrees with you is quite freeing.
I’m continually puzzled by how easily people choose to define themselves as this or that. It’s as if individuals see themselves as nothing more than a Starbucks drink order. I don’t know how to define myself as anything. Am I this? Well, yeah but I’m also some of that.
October 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I’m continually puzzled by how easily people choose to define themselves as this or that. It’s as if individuals see themselves as nothing more than a Starbucks drink order. I don’t know how to define myself as anything. Am I this? Well, yeah but I’m also some of that.
Spending Furlough Day #4 renewing my faith in our nation at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. A perfect reminder that our ancestors still had it much worse.
@va250.bsky.social
@va250.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Spending Furlough Day #4 renewing my faith in our nation at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. A perfect reminder that our ancestors still had it much worse.
@va250.bsky.social
@va250.bsky.social