Morgan R. Lewis
@morganrlewis.bsky.social
I'm an 80s kid, an Osage, a left-winger, a dog lover, a senior programmer, recently an educational assistant, an amateur baker, reader of fantasy and sci-fi, movie addict (mostly older releases), and sundry other things. I live in Eugene, Oregon. He/him.
My annual Christmas baking spree. Got a super late start this year, and was rushing in the 3 days before Christmas. Alt text has the details on each cookie type; replies contain more photos. Not pictured: peanut brittle, pecan pie, and peanut butter pie.
December 27, 2025 at 3:47 AM
My annual Christmas baking spree. Got a super late start this year, and was rushing in the 3 days before Christmas. Alt text has the details on each cookie type; replies contain more photos. Not pictured: peanut brittle, pecan pie, and peanut butter pie.
My knee-jerk reaction was that it felt weird and somehow wrong. But upon reflection, I can see some advantages. It could perhaps be a little freer on runtime. Probably fewer "Look at OUR shows" ads (though maybe more annoying other ads). Maybe even the ability to come in late & watch from the start?
Breaking: The Oscars Are Leaving ABC For YouTube Starting in 2029
Oscars Bolt from ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029
The Academy announced on Wednesday:
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December 18, 2025 at 3:44 AM
My knee-jerk reaction was that it felt weird and somehow wrong. But upon reflection, I can see some advantages. It could perhaps be a little freer on runtime. Probably fewer "Look at OUR shows" ads (though maybe more annoying other ads). Maybe even the ability to come in late & watch from the start?
Like many others, I grew up watching Rob Reiner as "Meathead" in "All in the Family" reruns, and rewatching "Princess Bride" and "Spinal Tap" endlessly. He was a genius. But reading Cary Elwes' PB memoir, what struck me most was Reiner's kindness. May his and Michelle's memories be a blessing.
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Like many others, I grew up watching Rob Reiner as "Meathead" in "All in the Family" reruns, and rewatching "Princess Bride" and "Spinal Tap" endlessly. He was a genius. But reading Cary Elwes' PB memoir, what struck me most was Reiner's kindness. May his and Michelle's memories be a blessing.
Well, one month later, here we are. Did I manage to post each day? No. I could blame this devil of a cold or sundry other things, but the simplest truth is probably that my reach exceeded my grasp. Research and writing take time, and thus preparation, which I didn't do. But I think I still did OK.
Today is November 1, the first day of Native American Heritage Month. Each day I am going to try to highlight a famous or historically significant Native American and give a brief bio. But I'd like to say a few words on why I'm doing this first. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
December 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Well, one month later, here we are. Did I manage to post each day? No. I could blame this devil of a cold or sundry other things, but the simplest truth is probably that my reach exceeded my grasp. Research and writing take time, and thus preparation, which I didn't do. But I think I still did OK.
My favorite "Christian" Christmas song is "We Three Kings", with all verses sung, though "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" comes in close. My favorite "Secular" Christmas song is "32 Feet and 8 Little Tails" by Gene Autry.
What is your favorite "Christian" Christmas song and what is your favorite "Secular" Christmas song?
My favorite Christian Christmas song is "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear", and my favorite secular Christmas song isn't actually a Christmas song (see comment)...
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My favorite Christian Christmas song is "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear", and my favorite secular Christmas song isn't actually a Christmas song (see comment)...
youtu.be/_xgJmKYx4SU?...
December 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
My favorite "Christian" Christmas song is "We Three Kings", with all verses sung, though "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" comes in close. My favorite "Secular" Christmas song is "32 Feet and 8 Little Tails" by Gene Autry.
This is T. David Petite, inventor, scientist, and member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Petite is a prolific inventor, with over 100 patents pending since the 1990s. His most notable work is in wireless mesh technology.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is T. David Petite, inventor, scientist, and member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Petite is a prolific inventor, with over 100 patents pending since the 1990s. His most notable work is in wireless mesh technology.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
This is actor and stuntman Larry Sellers. A member of the Osage Nation, he was born and died in the Osage Nation's official seat of government, in the city of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He was most famous for his role in the show "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman". 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 24, 2025 at 3:30 AM
This is actor and stuntman Larry Sellers. A member of the Osage Nation, he was born and died in the Osage Nation's official seat of government, in the city of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He was most famous for his role in the show "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman". 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
This is rodeo performer turned actor Will Sampson, member of the Muscogee Nation. Sampson was a dedicated rodeo performer for 20 years until his impressive size — 6 feet 7 inches tall — drew the attention of film producers Saul Zaentz & Michael Douglas. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 23, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This is rodeo performer turned actor Will Sampson, member of the Muscogee Nation. Sampson was a dedicated rodeo performer for 20 years until his impressive size — 6 feet 7 inches tall — drew the attention of film producers Saul Zaentz & Michael Douglas. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
This is Ely S. Parker, also known as Hasanoanda and Donehogawa, member of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation, Lt. Colonel for the Union during the U.S. Civil War, civil engineer, lawyer, and drafter of the Confederate terms of surrender. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 17, 2025 at 1:08 AM
This is Ely S. Parker, also known as Hasanoanda and Donehogawa, member of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation, Lt. Colonel for the Union during the U.S. Civil War, civil engineer, lawyer, and drafter of the Confederate terms of surrender. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
This is stand-up comic Charlie Hill, a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. Charlie Hill became the first Native American to perform stand-up comedy on national television when he performed on The Richard Pryor Show in 1977. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This is stand-up comic Charlie Hill, a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. Charlie Hill became the first Native American to perform stand-up comedy on national television when he performed on The Richard Pryor Show in 1977. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
This is Notah Begay III, professional golfer. Belonging to the Navajo, San Felipe Pueblo, and Isleta Pueblo peoples, Begay is one of the few Native Americans to golf in the PGA Tour. (His namesake grandfather was a codetalker in WWII).
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#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
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November 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
This is Notah Begay III, professional golfer. Belonging to the Navajo, San Felipe Pueblo, and Isleta Pueblo peoples, Begay is one of the few Native Americans to golf in the PGA Tour. (His namesake grandfather was a codetalker in WWII).
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#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
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Happy Exploding Whale Day to all who celebrate.
On this day 55 years ago, blubber went boom at the Oregon Coast.
That's when officials made the legendary decision to blow up a dead whale.
Here's a look back at the explosive piece of Oregon lore with a 2020 story by OPB's Tiffany Camhi written ahead of the whale of a tale's 50th anniversary.
That's when officials made the legendary decision to blow up a dead whale.
Here's a look back at the explosive piece of Oregon lore with a 2020 story by OPB's Tiffany Camhi written ahead of the whale of a tale's 50th anniversary.
‘It was like a blubber snowstorm’: Why Oregon blew up a whale in 1970
The exploding whale is a piece of Oregon lore that just won’t go away. It’s one of those real-life stories that just sounds too strange to be real.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Happy Exploding Whale Day to all who celebrate.
This is Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr., member of the Ho-Chunk Nation & veteran of two branches of the U.S. military who died in combat in the Korean War. For his service, he was decorated with 13 medals (some posthumously), including the Medal of Honor & Purple Heart. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This is Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr., member of the Ho-Chunk Nation & veteran of two branches of the U.S. military who died in combat in the Korean War. For his service, he was decorated with 13 medals (some posthumously), including the Medal of Honor & Purple Heart. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
These are the Five Moons, five Native American ballerinas who were all active at the same time; though they performed separately, each danced at the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. From left in the photo below, they are Maria & Marjorie Tallchief, Rosella Hightower, Moscelyne Larkin & Yvonne Chouteau.
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
These are the Five Moons, five Native American ballerinas who were all active at the same time; though they performed separately, each danced at the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. From left in the photo below, they are Maria & Marjorie Tallchief, Rosella Hightower, Moscelyne Larkin & Yvonne Chouteau.
This is Deb Haaland, American politician and member of the Laguna Pueblo. Elected the same time as Sharice Davids, Haaland was one of the first two Native American women to be seated in the U.S. Congress, as representative for New Mexico's 1st district.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
This is Deb Haaland, American politician and member of the Laguna Pueblo. Elected the same time as Sharice Davids, Haaland was one of the first two Native American women to be seated in the U.S. Congress, as representative for New Mexico's 1st district.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
This is Stephen Graham Jones, member of the Piegan Blackfeet and author of more than 30 novels and novellas, a large assortment of short stories, and one comic book series so far. He frequently writes in the horror genre with Native American protagonists. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This is Stephen Graham Jones, member of the Piegan Blackfeet and author of more than 30 novels and novellas, a large assortment of short stories, and one comic book series so far. He frequently writes in the horror genre with Native American protagonists. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
Most of these are from the week before; this hasn't really been a movie-watching week for me. Resident Evil is increasingly ridiculous but still kind of fun. Hellboy's aesthetic was great; a little polish on the plot could have elevated it significantly.
#LetterboxdFriday
#LastFourWatched
#Filmsky
#LetterboxdFriday
#LastFourWatched
#Filmsky
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Most of these are from the week before; this hasn't really been a movie-watching week for me. Resident Evil is increasingly ridiculous but still kind of fun. Hellboy's aesthetic was great; a little polish on the plot could have elevated it significantly.
#LetterboxdFriday
#LastFourWatched
#Filmsky
#LetterboxdFriday
#LastFourWatched
#Filmsky
This is musician and songwriter Robbie Robertson, member of the Mohawk Nation and Cayuga descendant. Most famous as the guitarist of rock group The Band, he had a long career as a band member, solo artist, and film music producer. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 AM
This is musician and songwriter Robbie Robertson, member of the Mohawk Nation and Cayuga descendant. Most famous as the guitarist of rock group The Band, he had a long career as a band member, solo artist, and film music producer. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
This is Dave Anderson. He's famous. More precisely, he's the founder of the Famous Dave's barbecue restaurant chain. A citizen of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and descendant of the Choctaw Nation, he launched the chain in 1994. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This is Dave Anderson. He's famous. More precisely, he's the founder of the Famous Dave's barbecue restaurant chain. A citizen of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and descendant of the Choctaw Nation, he launched the chain in 1994. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
This is Elizabeth Peratrovich, also known as Ḵaax̲gal.aat, a member of the Tlingit Nation. Born in 1911 in Alaska, her activism would play a key role in forming anti-discrimation laws in the United States. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
This is Elizabeth Peratrovich, also known as Ḵaax̲gal.aat, a member of the Tlingit Nation. Born in 1911 in Alaska, her activism would play a key role in forming anti-discrimation laws in the United States. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
This is Billy Mills, also known as Tamakhóčhe Theȟíla, a member of the Oglala Lakota nation. A college cross-country athlete with a degree in physical education, Mills surprised Olympics fans by upsetting the favorites to win the 10,000 meter event in 1964. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This is Billy Mills, also known as Tamakhóčhe Theȟíla, a member of the Oglala Lakota nation. A college cross-country athlete with a degree in physical education, Mills surprised Olympics fans by upsetting the favorites to win the 10,000 meter event in 1964. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
This is actor Wes Studi, member of the Cherokee Nation. Perhaps the most recognized Native American actor working today, Studi made his debut in a TV movie, "The Trial of Standing Bear", and had his breakout role in 1992 as Mague in "The Last of the Mohicans". 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This is actor Wes Studi, member of the Cherokee Nation. Perhaps the most recognized Native American actor working today, Studi made his debut in a TV movie, "The Trial of Standing Bear", and had his breakout role in 1992 as Mague in "The Last of the Mohicans". 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
Today is November 1, the first day of Native American Heritage Month. Each day I am going to try to highlight a famous or historically significant Native American and give a brief bio. But I'd like to say a few words on why I'm doing this first. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Today is November 1, the first day of Native American Heritage Month. Each day I am going to try to highlight a famous or historically significant Native American and give a brief bio. But I'd like to say a few words on why I'm doing this first. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
Happy Halloween! Got somewhere between 25-30 trick-or-treaters this year, which is maybe just a bit higher than normal for this neighborhood. Even had one group of 9 kids; not sure if they all started out together or if there was just a trick-or-treat traffic jam at my house.
#Halloween 🧵
#Halloween 🧵
November 1, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Happy Halloween! Got somewhere between 25-30 trick-or-treaters this year, which is maybe just a bit higher than normal for this neighborhood. Even had one group of 9 kids; not sure if they all started out together or if there was just a trick-or-treat traffic jam at my house.
#Halloween 🧵
#Halloween 🧵
I wasn't planning on buying any new Halloween deco this year, especially not this late in the season, but this guy was totally worth the $4.
October 31, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I wasn't planning on buying any new Halloween deco this year, especially not this late in the season, but this guy was totally worth the $4.