Mike Patterson
@mikepatterson.bsky.social
Birder, sports-lover, photographer, data guy
2025 began with my father choosing to withhold treatment for cancer. It ends with my wife being 5 years progression free from a cancer with an 50% recurrence rate of 18 months.
This year we put into practice "you only get one life". 4 countries, 3 continents, 494 species of bird. A well lived year.
This year we put into practice "you only get one life". 4 countries, 3 continents, 494 species of bird. A well lived year.
December 31, 2025 at 8:46 PM
2025 began with my father choosing to withhold treatment for cancer. It ends with my wife being 5 years progression free from a cancer with an 50% recurrence rate of 18 months.
This year we put into practice "you only get one life". 4 countries, 3 continents, 494 species of bird. A well lived year.
This year we put into practice "you only get one life". 4 countries, 3 continents, 494 species of bird. A well lived year.
I feel insane seeing commercials have a strong implication of "this product is designed for idiots. Look at this mouth breather who can barely function properly!" Like, the guy in a museum who doesn't know why they're there. Or the person with 3 redundant paid accounts. Who are they selling to?!
December 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I feel insane seeing commercials have a strong implication of "this product is designed for idiots. Look at this mouth breather who can barely function properly!" Like, the guy in a museum who doesn't know why they're there. Or the person with 3 redundant paid accounts. Who are they selling to?!
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We sent a bunch of effete, Ivy League scientists into the desert and they returned with a portable sun.
every time I can recall from history that a group has centered a culture of martial virtue to the point of conflict,
the "soft intellectuals" the warriors distinguish themselves from have learned war real quick, dominate because they pay attention to details, and then go back to art and nerdy stuff
the "soft intellectuals" the warriors distinguish themselves from have learned war real quick, dominate because they pay attention to details, and then go back to art and nerdy stuff
December 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We sent a bunch of effete, Ivy League scientists into the desert and they returned with a portable sun.
In 2020 my life was turned upside down due to my wife's cancer diagnosis. We were fortunate to have great doctors and find an amazing group at CERN through @braintumor.org to help us navigate the waters. In June we were honored to talk about our journey. youtu.be/2af8mMPosYk?...
Megan and Mike Patterson - Speakers at the 2025 Ependymoma Awareness Day webinar.
YouTube video by CERNFoundation
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December 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
In 2020 my life was turned upside down due to my wife's cancer diagnosis. We were fortunate to have great doctors and find an amazing group at CERN through @braintumor.org to help us navigate the waters. In June we were honored to talk about our journey. youtu.be/2af8mMPosYk?...
Churro's clocking in for some work at the biscuit factory
December 18, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Churro's clocking in for some work at the biscuit factory
Im so happy, I finally have a box cat!
December 17, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Im so happy, I finally have a box cat!
December 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Sometimes I wonder how AI slop, the fraud, the lack of critical thinking got so bad... and then I tune into the CFB ranking coverage and suddenly it all becomes so clear
December 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Sometimes I wonder how AI slop, the fraud, the lack of critical thinking got so bad... and then I tune into the CFB ranking coverage and suddenly it all becomes so clear
I have a DRS sign from the 2018 Canadian grand prix. Stroll crashed and the rest of the race was a procession. After the race they let us walk on track and it was just laying on the side of the course.
What is the most "obscure" piece of sports memorabilia that you own? Why do you have it?
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I have a DRS sign from the 2018 Canadian grand prix. Stroll crashed and the rest of the race was a procession. After the race they let us walk on track and it was just laying on the side of the course.
I cannot think of a more prepared community for this than the birding community. Between eBird rarity alerts, gripes about common misidentifications, and just general gossip, we're dialed. "Hey, are y'all looking for the least bittern too?"
@n8swick.bsky.social and @birdingmagazine.bsky.social
@n8swick.bsky.social and @birdingmagazine.bsky.social
“if I can suck up their time”
Ladies, nerds of all stripes, neurodivergents of every variety, when I tell you how MADE you were for this moment
Ladies, nerds of all stripes, neurodivergents of every variety, when I tell you how MADE you were for this moment
"I can help some people"
GO TELL YOUR WHITE SONS... THIS IS YOUR HERO!
GO TELL YOUR WHITE SONS... THIS IS YOUR HERO!
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I cannot think of a more prepared community for this than the birding community. Between eBird rarity alerts, gripes about common misidentifications, and just general gossip, we're dialed. "Hey, are y'all looking for the least bittern too?"
@n8swick.bsky.social and @birdingmagazine.bsky.social
@n8swick.bsky.social and @birdingmagazine.bsky.social
For what it's worth, between the pre-release podcasts and bsky chatter with the crew, Len and crew had me in a really good mindset for the game.
If you're into strategy games, or just like to hear smart, informed, passionate people chat about interesting things, this is well worth your time and $
If you're into strategy games, or just like to hear smart, informed, passionate people chat about interesting things, this is well worth your time and $
I will teach you to play EU5 for $7 this month. (Within what I can reasonably fit into my schedule, of course.)
Biggest discount we've ever offered for this tier.
Biggest discount we've ever offered for this tier.
Intimidated by EU5? We're offering a 30% off discount on your first month of the 3MA Patreon at the Discord Access tier and above, where @len.bsky.social can be your personal part-time tutor. Plus you'll get to hang out with our community of strategy experts!
Patreon.com/3MA
Code: LEARNEU5
Patreon.com/3MA
Code: LEARNEU5
November 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
For what it's worth, between the pre-release podcasts and bsky chatter with the crew, Len and crew had me in a really good mindset for the game.
If you're into strategy games, or just like to hear smart, informed, passionate people chat about interesting things, this is well worth your time and $
If you're into strategy games, or just like to hear smart, informed, passionate people chat about interesting things, this is well worth your time and $
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We have five part (well, six if you include the intro video) tutorial that runs through some of the basics. Not all parts published yet.
Here is the playlist:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Here is the playlist:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Europa Universalis V - Official Tutorials - YouTube
Welcome to the Official Europa Universalis V Tutorial series hosted by Benjamin Magnus and Father Lorris. This series is designed to give you the tools to be...
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We have five part (well, six if you include the intro video) tutorial that runs through some of the basics. Not all parts published yet.
Here is the playlist:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Here is the playlist:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Look, there are better, more precise reasons why LLMs in particular won't be this magic bullet to create all true statements. But if you ever hear someone try to suggest a computer program can be written that will uncover all the truths out there, just ask them about how they solve Gödel's theorem.
October 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Look, there are better, more precise reasons why LLMs in particular won't be this magic bullet to create all true statements. But if you ever hear someone try to suggest a computer program can be written that will uncover all the truths out there, just ask them about how they solve Gödel's theorem.
Am I the only one who doesn't hear Bo Bichette but "Boba Fett" instead?
October 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Am I the only one who doesn't hear Bo Bichette but "Boba Fett" instead?
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“Walmart was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one of the top four employers in the remaining four states. McDonald’s was among the top five employers of Medicaid enrollees in five of six states and SNAP recipients in eight of nine states.”
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
October 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“Walmart was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one of the top four employers in the remaining four states. McDonald’s was among the top five employers of Medicaid enrollees in five of six states and SNAP recipients in eight of nine states.”
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
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I remember another coach crashing out in a post game interview a few years ago. Clearly a sign of a weak leader taking shots against a demonstrably solid journalistic group. Can't wait to see the back of him after this display.
Here's the audio of that interaction. www.youtube.com/live/CGwCbG1...
October 19, 2025 at 5:15 AM
I remember another coach crashing out in a post game interview a few years ago. Clearly a sign of a weak leader taking shots against a demonstrably solid journalistic group. Can't wait to see the back of him after this display.
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go to super bowl
lose offensive coordinator
promote from inside the org
suck
hire outside oc
go to super bowl
lose offensive coordinator
promote from inside the org
YOU ARE HERE
lose offensive coordinator
promote from inside the org
suck
hire outside oc
go to super bowl
lose offensive coordinator
promote from inside the org
YOU ARE HERE
September 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
go to super bowl
lose offensive coordinator
promote from inside the org
suck
hire outside oc
go to super bowl
lose offensive coordinator
promote from inside the org
YOU ARE HERE
lose offensive coordinator
promote from inside the org
suck
hire outside oc
go to super bowl
lose offensive coordinator
promote from inside the org
YOU ARE HERE
Coming up for air while on week 2 of the camino. We're on the meseta now and loving it. 315km walked. 84 bird species seen. So many wonderful people met.
September 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Coming up for air while on week 2 of the camino. We're on the meseta now and loving it. 315km walked. 84 bird species seen. So many wonderful people met.
I was in the end zone student section as a grad student for UH vs Texas Tech in 2009.https://youtu.be/gnAW_ZZquWU?si=MQiW8s2SW3Bd-UDU just an amazing place to be.
plz share your favorite Football you were at Live
And I was there and I’ll never be able to get over it and I guess I’m excited for Saturday now
August 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I was in the end zone student section as a grad student for UH vs Texas Tech in 2009.https://youtu.be/gnAW_ZZquWU?si=MQiW8s2SW3Bd-UDU just an amazing place to be.
Detroit is the only major city in the USA where you can walk due south into Canada.
Ok folks: what is your favorite fact that you share with people (maybe a bit too) eagerly?
August 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Detroit is the only major city in the USA where you can walk due south into Canada.
Hi bsky birding folks! I'll be going on a pilgrimage across Spain on the Camino de Santiago starting the 3rd week of August. As part of it I'm hoping to do some birding along the way. Does anyone have any good places to check out along the Camino Frances, or for after once we've finished? Thanks! 🪶
August 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Hi bsky birding folks! I'll be going on a pilgrimage across Spain on the Camino de Santiago starting the 3rd week of August. As part of it I'm hoping to do some birding along the way. Does anyone have any good places to check out along the Camino Frances, or for after once we've finished? Thanks! 🪶
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