pkb
@pkb.bsky.social
Austin, Texas
engineer, Episcopalian, collector of music, so tired
sadly, no longer cool
engineer, Episcopalian, collector of music, so tired
sadly, no longer cool
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Texas royalty Joe Ely has passed away today.
December 16, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Texas royalty Joe Ely has passed away today.
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OK - pie discourse - best pie story:
In 2016, we were living in Andover, in the UK. My wife was assigned as an exchange officer at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop (yes, really).*
The US Army has a tradition: senior leaders, in dress uniform, serve junior troops Thanksgiving dinner.
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In 2016, we were living in Andover, in the UK. My wife was assigned as an exchange officer at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop (yes, really).*
The US Army has a tradition: senior leaders, in dress uniform, serve junior troops Thanksgiving dinner.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM
OK - pie discourse - best pie story:
In 2016, we were living in Andover, in the UK. My wife was assigned as an exchange officer at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop (yes, really).*
The US Army has a tradition: senior leaders, in dress uniform, serve junior troops Thanksgiving dinner.
/1
In 2016, we were living in Andover, in the UK. My wife was assigned as an exchange officer at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop (yes, really).*
The US Army has a tradition: senior leaders, in dress uniform, serve junior troops Thanksgiving dinner.
/1
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Adding to the #PieDiscourse, they were an early form of Tupperware, used to save moisture-rich leftovers in a container with a dry outer surface.
Stored in cold areas, a thick pie crust could keep perishables fresh.
Pie crusts were even called "coffins" (which mostly meant "box" at the time).
Stored in cold areas, a thick pie crust could keep perishables fresh.
Pie crusts were even called "coffins" (which mostly meant "box" at the time).
In 1800's New England, Thanksgiving was a popular time for rural weddings: families gathered, food was prepared, and harvest tasks were already completed; ideal for celebrating new marriages.
Pies would be prepared weeks ahead, then left in unheated attics or cellars to freeze/chill.
Pies would be prepared weeks ahead, then left in unheated attics or cellars to freeze/chill.
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Adding to the #PieDiscourse, they were an early form of Tupperware, used to save moisture-rich leftovers in a container with a dry outer surface.
Stored in cold areas, a thick pie crust could keep perishables fresh.
Pie crusts were even called "coffins" (which mostly meant "box" at the time).
Stored in cold areas, a thick pie crust could keep perishables fresh.
Pie crusts were even called "coffins" (which mostly meant "box" at the time).
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This version of “Gallow’s Pole” is gorgeous. youtu.be/gHL5ApOqMQc?...
Robert Plant: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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November 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This version of “Gallow’s Pole” is gorgeous. youtu.be/gHL5ApOqMQc?...
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Here's a sad statistic: Stevie Ray Vaughan was on the planet for 13,092 days. As of today, it's been exactly 13,092 days since he died. Tomorrow, he will have been gone longer than he was here. Today would have been his 71st birthday. Did you ever see him live?
RIP Stevie Ray!
RIP Stevie Ray!
October 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Here's a sad statistic: Stevie Ray Vaughan was on the planet for 13,092 days. As of today, it's been exactly 13,092 days since he died. Tomorrow, he will have been gone longer than he was here. Today would have been his 71st birthday. Did you ever see him live?
RIP Stevie Ray!
RIP Stevie Ray!
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46 years ago today
Pennie Smith photographed Paul Simonon of The Clash at the New York Palladium, September 20, 1979.
She made one of the most famous images in (punk) rock history.
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #PaulSimonon #penniesmith #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Pennie Smith photographed Paul Simonon of The Clash at the New York Palladium, September 20, 1979.
She made one of the most famous images in (punk) rock history.
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #PaulSimonon #penniesmith #history #punkrockhistory #otd
September 20, 2025 at 4:26 AM
46 years ago today
Pennie Smith photographed Paul Simonon of The Clash at the New York Palladium, September 20, 1979.
She made one of the most famous images in (punk) rock history.
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #PaulSimonon #penniesmith #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Pennie Smith photographed Paul Simonon of The Clash at the New York Palladium, September 20, 1979.
She made one of the most famous images in (punk) rock history.
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #PaulSimonon #penniesmith #history #punkrockhistory #otd
I remember seeing this trailer with one of my buddies in a rather empty theater. Totally blew us away and set some pretty high expectations. I can't even remember what movie we did see that afternoon, but this I still do.
Star Wars opened today in 1977, I'm enormously fond of the first, terrible, trailer 20th Century Fox cut for it. They had no idea how to sell it, or faith in the project, and it it shows. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHk5...
STAR WARS Original Trailer (Restored) - 1976
YouTube video by The ReDiscovered Future
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May 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I remember seeing this trailer with one of my buddies in a rather empty theater. Totally blew us away and set some pretty high expectations. I can't even remember what movie we did see that afternoon, but this I still do.
Great song, though very sad. My favorite track on what might be the first Alligator Records album I ever bought, oh so long ago.
April 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Great song, though very sad. My favorite track on what might be the first Alligator Records album I ever bought, oh so long ago.
This is terribly sad news. Clem Burke was an incredible drummer.
It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer. (1/7)
April 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This is terribly sad news. Clem Burke was an incredible drummer.
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The Pan-American Highway is the longest continuous road in the world. It starts in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and runs to Ushuaia at the southern tip of Argentina.
From polar bears to penguins.
Except NONE OF THAT IS TRUE. There is NO Pan-American Highway, just the DREAM of one.
From polar bears to penguins.
Except NONE OF THAT IS TRUE. There is NO Pan-American Highway, just the DREAM of one.
April 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Pan-American Highway is the longest continuous road in the world. It starts in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and runs to Ushuaia at the southern tip of Argentina.
From polar bears to penguins.
Except NONE OF THAT IS TRUE. There is NO Pan-American Highway, just the DREAM of one.
From polar bears to penguins.
Except NONE OF THAT IS TRUE. There is NO Pan-American Highway, just the DREAM of one.
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A letter from the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
“I never thought I would live in a time when the United States government would censure a bishop, jeopardize religious free speech, or threaten to take people while they attend worship.” ⚓️
“I never thought I would live in a time when the United States government would censure a bishop, jeopardize religious free speech, or threaten to take people while they attend worship.” ⚓️
January 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A letter from the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
“I never thought I would live in a time when the United States government would censure a bishop, jeopardize religious free speech, or threaten to take people while they attend worship.” ⚓️
“I never thought I would live in a time when the United States government would censure a bishop, jeopardize religious free speech, or threaten to take people while they attend worship.” ⚓️
50 years ago tonight, my buddies and I went to see Led Zeppelin. What little I can remember I'll never forget. I still remember being blown away hearing Kashmir for the first time, live, a few weeks before Physical Graffiti came out.
January 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
50 years ago tonight, my buddies and I went to see Led Zeppelin. What little I can remember I'll never forget. I still remember being blown away hearing Kashmir for the first time, live, a few weeks before Physical Graffiti came out.
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From art rock to hip-hop, these are the records Music and Culture Editor Carys Anderson kept on repeat.
The Top 10 Austin Albums of 2024
From art rock to hip-hop, these are the records I kept on repeat
www.austinchronicle.com
December 17, 2024 at 1:06 AM
From art rock to hip-hop, these are the records Music and Culture Editor Carys Anderson kept on repeat.
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45 years ago today
The Clash released the legendary single “London Calling” from the band’s double album of the same name
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #londoncalling #history #punkrockhistory #otd
The Clash released the legendary single “London Calling” from the band’s double album of the same name
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #londoncalling #history #punkrockhistory #otd
December 7, 2024 at 4:41 AM
45 years ago today
The Clash released the legendary single “London Calling” from the band’s double album of the same name
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #londoncalling #history #punkrockhistory #otd
The Clash released the legendary single “London Calling” from the band’s double album of the same name
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #londoncalling #history #punkrockhistory #otd
I've been listening to this awesome 32 song album a lot lately. Diamond Jubilee by Cindy Lee.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE0t...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE0t...
Cindy Lee - Dracula
YouTube video by David Dean Burkhart
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November 28, 2024 at 5:07 AM
I've been listening to this awesome 32 song album a lot lately. Diamond Jubilee by Cindy Lee.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE0t...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE0t...
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Bluesky last month vs Bluesky today
November 15, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Bluesky last month vs Bluesky today
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Why don't Texans put beans in chili?
To answer that, I have to tell you some of the *clear history* & *hazy legends* of chili con carne, the 'Chili Queens' & San Antonio.
The story (might) start on the Canary Islands 1731, claimed by Spain, but off the coast of Africa. A group of 16 families...
To answer that, I have to tell you some of the *clear history* & *hazy legends* of chili con carne, the 'Chili Queens' & San Antonio.
The story (might) start on the Canary Islands 1731, claimed by Spain, but off the coast of Africa. A group of 16 families...
October 29, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Why don't Texans put beans in chili?
To answer that, I have to tell you some of the *clear history* & *hazy legends* of chili con carne, the 'Chili Queens' & San Antonio.
The story (might) start on the Canary Islands 1731, claimed by Spain, but off the coast of Africa. A group of 16 families...
To answer that, I have to tell you some of the *clear history* & *hazy legends* of chili con carne, the 'Chili Queens' & San Antonio.
The story (might) start on the Canary Islands 1731, claimed by Spain, but off the coast of Africa. A group of 16 families...
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I’ve been on and off the radar for the past year working on project that’s taken me to more than 400 taquerias, where I consumed more than 1200 tacos across more than 14,000 miles. The result is this banger: The 50 Best Taco in Texas.
The 50 Best Tacos in Texas
We traversed the state from the Rio Grande Valley to the Panhandle to find the most superb tacos and taquerias. Along the way we found a new movement. Welcome to New Tejano.
www.texasmonthly.com
October 22, 2024 at 10:58 PM
I’ve been on and off the radar for the past year working on project that’s taken me to more than 400 taquerias, where I consumed more than 1200 tacos across more than 14,000 miles. The result is this banger: The 50 Best Taco in Texas.
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Let's talk about the Balcones Escarpment & how it shaped Texas history.
300 MYA, two continents collided & formed the Appalachian & Ouachita Mountain Ranges: the latter ran from Arkansas (Ozarks) down to the Texas-Mexico border.
Those mountains changed weather patterns...
300 MYA, two continents collided & formed the Appalachian & Ouachita Mountain Ranges: the latter ran from Arkansas (Ozarks) down to the Texas-Mexico border.
Those mountains changed weather patterns...
February 1, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Let's talk about the Balcones Escarpment & how it shaped Texas history.
300 MYA, two continents collided & formed the Appalachian & Ouachita Mountain Ranges: the latter ran from Arkansas (Ozarks) down to the Texas-Mexico border.
Those mountains changed weather patterns...
300 MYA, two continents collided & formed the Appalachian & Ouachita Mountain Ranges: the latter ran from Arkansas (Ozarks) down to the Texas-Mexico border.
Those mountains changed weather patterns...
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Why do you keep your fingernails long, Texas? The great Joe Ely knows that it's so they click when you play the piano! Get up and boogie! It's Friday!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo_I...
Man, David Grissom is --- and was --- a tremendous guitarist!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo_I...
Man, David Grissom is --- and was --- a tremendous guitarist!
Joe Ely - Fingernails
YouTube video by Steven Swinnea
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October 5, 2024 at 2:34 AM
Why do you keep your fingernails long, Texas? The great Joe Ely knows that it's so they click when you play the piano! Get up and boogie! It's Friday!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo_I...
Man, David Grissom is --- and was --- a tremendous guitarist!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo_I...
Man, David Grissom is --- and was --- a tremendous guitarist!