Peter Cashwell
@petercashwell.bsky.social
Writer, birder, teacher, generalist. Author of THE VERB 'TO BIRD', ALONG THOSE LINES, THE AMAZING Q, etc. Tar Heel Born and Honorary Substitute Legionnaire. he/him. guitar/keyboards/vocals.
A while back, Kelly & I each wrote 26 movie titles on slips of paper and put them in a jar. We draw a random slip when we want to watch a movie together.
After ANNIHILATION last night, we've watched 30. Exactly 15 titles were selected by each of us, which is both perfect and a little unnerving.
After ANNIHILATION last night, we've watched 30. Exactly 15 titles were selected by each of us, which is both perfect and a little unnerving.
December 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
A while back, Kelly & I each wrote 26 movie titles on slips of paper and put them in a jar. We draw a random slip when we want to watch a movie together.
After ANNIHILATION last night, we've watched 30. Exactly 15 titles were selected by each of us, which is both perfect and a little unnerving.
After ANNIHILATION last night, we've watched 30. Exactly 15 titles were selected by each of us, which is both perfect and a little unnerving.
Just finished THE ONLY GOOD INDIANS by Stephen Graham Jones and man, this guy is gooooood.
Also, he knows a shit-ton about basketball.
Also, he knows a shit-ton about basketball.
December 6, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Just finished THE ONLY GOOD INDIANS by Stephen Graham Jones and man, this guy is gooooood.
Also, he knows a shit-ton about basketball.
Also, he knows a shit-ton about basketball.
December 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I mean, IANAL, but I think there's a pretty decent argument that birthright citizenship is more explicitly constitutional than judicial review.
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I mean, IANAL, but I think there's a pretty decent argument that birthright citizenship is more explicitly constitutional than judicial review.
If you see this, quote post with your model of positive masculinity
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
If you see this, quote post with your model of positive masculinity
Hey, last year our schools shut down for a week when the water system broke down. They said it was snow, but I'm absolutely willing to believe raccoons were responsible.
The Ashland, Virginia liquor store racoon was in Pop Culture Happy Hour's 'What's Making us Happy' we've made it. Also the locality where that happened posted this yesterday. (It's a snow day, they aren't closed for raccoon reasons)
December 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Hey, last year our schools shut down for a week when the water system broke down. They said it was snow, but I'm absolutely willing to believe raccoons were responsible.
Reposted by Peter Cashwell
The Ashland, Virginia liquor store racoon was in Pop Culture Happy Hour's 'What's Making us Happy' we've made it. Also the locality where that happened posted this yesterday. (It's a snow day, they aren't closed for raccoon reasons)
December 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Ashland, Virginia liquor store racoon was in Pop Culture Happy Hour's 'What's Making us Happy' we've made it. Also the locality where that happened posted this yesterday. (It's a snow day, they aren't closed for raccoon reasons)
Hmm... about when did the last Boomers graduate from college?
December 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Hmm... about when did the last Boomers graduate from college?
Trying to keep track of everything I'm currently boycotting.
Chick-Fil-A
Wal-Mart
Target
Home Depot
Salvation Army
Twitter
New York Times
Washington Post
I'm trying not to use Amazon, though that's occasionally necessary, and I'm still not inclined to use Exxon (thank you, Valdez).
Chick-Fil-A
Wal-Mart
Target
Home Depot
Salvation Army
New York Times
Washington Post
I'm trying not to use Amazon, though that's occasionally necessary, and I'm still not inclined to use Exxon (thank you, Valdez).
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Trying to keep track of everything I'm currently boycotting.
Chick-Fil-A
Wal-Mart
Target
Home Depot
Salvation Army
Twitter
New York Times
Washington Post
I'm trying not to use Amazon, though that's occasionally necessary, and I'm still not inclined to use Exxon (thank you, Valdez).
Chick-Fil-A
Wal-Mart
Target
Home Depot
Salvation Army
New York Times
Washington Post
I'm trying not to use Amazon, though that's occasionally necessary, and I'm still not inclined to use Exxon (thank you, Valdez).
I have a feeling I'm gonna have to make my students read this.
December 4, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I have a feeling I'm gonna have to make my students read this.
Schooooool's
Out
For
Winter!
...well, for tomorrow, anyway.
Out
For
Winter!
...well, for tomorrow, anyway.
December 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Schooooool's
Out
For
Winter!
...well, for tomorrow, anyway.
Out
For
Winter!
...well, for tomorrow, anyway.
Reposted by Peter Cashwell
So yeah, if you're represented by a Republican in a district that was carried by less than 20 points, tomorrow would be a good day to call and demand that the ACA subsidies continue.
The good news is Republicans in Congress are shitting their pants right about now
December 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
So yeah, if you're represented by a Republican in a district that was carried by less than 20 points, tomorrow would be a good day to call and demand that the ACA subsidies continue.
Just another night in the RVA metro.
The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the bottom shelf. The bandit was something of a nocturnal menace: bottles were smashed and alcohol pooled on the floor.
The suspect acted like an animal because, in fact, he's a raccoon.
The suspect acted like an animal because, in fact, he's a raccoon.
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor
A raccoon broke into a closed Virginia liquor store and drank alcohol from the bottom shelves over the weekend.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Just another night in the RVA metro.
Reposted by Peter Cashwell
America: Did you order the code Red?
Hegseth: YOU’RE GODDAM RIGHT I DID!
America: Uhm, it’s a crime.
Hegseth: Ok, someone else ordered the Code Red.
Hegseth: YOU’RE GODDAM RIGHT I DID!
America: Uhm, it’s a crime.
Hegseth: Ok, someone else ordered the Code Red.
December 2, 2025 at 6:37 AM
America: Did you order the code Red?
Hegseth: YOU’RE GODDAM RIGHT I DID!
America: Uhm, it’s a crime.
Hegseth: Ok, someone else ordered the Code Red.
Hegseth: YOU’RE GODDAM RIGHT I DID!
America: Uhm, it’s a crime.
Hegseth: Ok, someone else ordered the Code Red.
I named my fists Vladimir and Estragon.
(They do not move.)
(They do not move.)
December 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I named my fists Vladimir and Estragon.
(They do not move.)
(They do not move.)
Blanchett is hard to argue with.
On the other hand, Alan Rickman gets you Die Hard, Galaxy Quest, Truly Madly Deeply, Sense & Sensibility, Sweeney Todd, Bob Roberts, An Awfully Big Adventure, Michael Collins, Dogma, and Love Actually, plus Alice and whole bunch of Potters.
On the other hand, Alan Rickman gets you Die Hard, Galaxy Quest, Truly Madly Deeply, Sense & Sensibility, Sweeney Todd, Bob Roberts, An Awfully Big Adventure, Michael Collins, Dogma, and Love Actually, plus Alice and whole bunch of Potters.
This is a Bill Simmons game, but you’re stranded on a desert island. You can only have one actor’s filmography. You get it all, including cameos. But just the one performer.
I’m taking Cate Blanchett: Talented Mr. Ripley, LOTR, Life Aquatic, Black Bag, Tár, Ponyo, Hot Fuzz, Eyes Wide Shut, Thor
I’m taking Cate Blanchett: Talented Mr. Ripley, LOTR, Life Aquatic, Black Bag, Tár, Ponyo, Hot Fuzz, Eyes Wide Shut, Thor
December 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Blanchett is hard to argue with.
On the other hand, Alan Rickman gets you Die Hard, Galaxy Quest, Truly Madly Deeply, Sense & Sensibility, Sweeney Todd, Bob Roberts, An Awfully Big Adventure, Michael Collins, Dogma, and Love Actually, plus Alice and whole bunch of Potters.
On the other hand, Alan Rickman gets you Die Hard, Galaxy Quest, Truly Madly Deeply, Sense & Sensibility, Sweeney Todd, Bob Roberts, An Awfully Big Adventure, Michael Collins, Dogma, and Love Actually, plus Alice and whole bunch of Potters.
I was raised by a US Marine and was listening to George Carlin records before I turned ten.
Hit me, @profanity.accountant .
Hit me, @profanity.accountant .
November 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I was raised by a US Marine and was listening to George Carlin records before I turned ten.
Hit me, @profanity.accountant .
Hit me, @profanity.accountant .
About 29 years ago, our school took a field trip to DC to see ARCADIA at Arena Stage, and I went as a chaperone. When I got home, I bought two more tickets on my own dime so my wife could see it as well.
It was, simply put, the best play I'd ever seen.
That opinion has not changed.
RIP, Sir Tom.
It was, simply put, the best play I'd ever seen.
That opinion has not changed.
RIP, Sir Tom.
November 30, 2025 at 4:23 AM
About 29 years ago, our school took a field trip to DC to see ARCADIA at Arena Stage, and I went as a chaperone. When I got home, I bought two more tickets on my own dime so my wife could see it as well.
It was, simply put, the best play I'd ever seen.
That opinion has not changed.
RIP, Sir Tom.
It was, simply put, the best play I'd ever seen.
That opinion has not changed.
RIP, Sir Tom.
Some months back, we persuaded my parents to purchase a Roku, though they didn't subscribe to anything.
Tonight, after scrolling through 200+ satellite channels and complaining that nothing was on, my mom let slip that she has an Amazon membership.
And their Roku remote has a Prime button.
Tonight, after scrolling through 200+ satellite channels and complaining that nothing was on, my mom let slip that she has an Amazon membership.
And their Roku remote has a Prime button.
November 29, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Some months back, we persuaded my parents to purchase a Roku, though they didn't subscribe to anything.
Tonight, after scrolling through 200+ satellite channels and complaining that nothing was on, my mom let slip that she has an Amazon membership.
And their Roku remote has a Prime button.
Tonight, after scrolling through 200+ satellite channels and complaining that nothing was on, my mom let slip that she has an Amazon membership.
And their Roku remote has a Prime button.
Share a film you're thankful for
November 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Share a film you're thankful for
I made a playlist of track #3 from a bunch of albums, and I don't mind saying this thing slaps.
November 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I made a playlist of track #3 from a bunch of albums, and I don't mind saying this thing slaps.
"Bugger."
"Leave it, he's not worth it!"
November 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
"Bugger."
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts:
*R.E.M. (4 times, once as opener)
*TMBG (5+ times)
*American Aquarium (4 times, once as opener)
*Fishbone (2 times)
*Robyn Hitchcock (3 times)
Bonus Bands:
*Bowie
*Police (w/GoGos)
*Springsteen
*PDQ Bach
*English Beat
*Pink Floyd
*Tom Petty
*Elvis Costello
*U2
*R.E.M. (4 times, once as opener)
*TMBG (5+ times)
*American Aquarium (4 times, once as opener)
*Fishbone (2 times)
*Robyn Hitchcock (3 times)
Bonus Bands:
*Bowie
*Police (w/GoGos)
*Springsteen
*PDQ Bach
*English Beat
*Pink Floyd
*Tom Petty
*Elvis Costello
*U2
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts:
- Icon for Hire (8 times)
- In This Moment (8 times)
- Bloodywood (2 times)
- Babymetal (2 times)
- Butcher Babies (4 and times)
Bonus Bands :
- The Who
- Jethro Tull
- The Grateful Dead (with Jerry!)
- Fozzy
- Alien Weaponry
- Icon for Hire (8 times)
- In This Moment (8 times)
- Bloodywood (2 times)
- Babymetal (2 times)
- Butcher Babies (4 and times)
Bonus Bands :
- The Who
- Jethro Tull
- The Grateful Dead (with Jerry!)
- Fozzy
- Alien Weaponry
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts:
- The Moody Blues (4 times. This could be a short list.)
- Null Device
- NIN
- Zoe Keating
- Panic Priest
- The Moody Blues (4 times. This could be a short list.)
- Null Device
- NIN
- Zoe Keating
- Panic Priest
November 28, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts:
*R.E.M. (4 times, once as opener)
*TMBG (5+ times)
*American Aquarium (4 times, once as opener)
*Fishbone (2 times)
*Robyn Hitchcock (3 times)
Bonus Bands:
*Bowie
*Police (w/GoGos)
*Springsteen
*PDQ Bach
*English Beat
*Pink Floyd
*Tom Petty
*Elvis Costello
*U2
*R.E.M. (4 times, once as opener)
*TMBG (5+ times)
*American Aquarium (4 times, once as opener)
*Fishbone (2 times)
*Robyn Hitchcock (3 times)
Bonus Bands:
*Bowie
*Police (w/GoGos)
*Springsteen
*PDQ Bach
*English Beat
*Pink Floyd
*Tom Petty
*Elvis Costello
*U2
Reposted by Peter Cashwell
