Randy
@starodyssey.bsky.social
Blogger at https://randyl.posthaven.com, software developer, CoCoRaHS.org volunteer
Went on a tour of historic houses this morning. This house was my favorite of the bunch.
September 7, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Went on a tour of historic houses this morning. This house was my favorite of the bunch.
I saw a praying mantis this morning!
August 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I saw a praying mantis this morning!
In May 1059 B.C.E., the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn were all within 7 degrees of sky. Here's what that would have looked like, according to the Stellarium astronomy program.
I learned about this alignment from the excellent book "Our Moon" by @rboyle31.bsky.social.
I learned about this alignment from the excellent book "Our Moon" by @rboyle31.bsky.social.
August 2, 2025 at 3:24 AM
In May 1059 B.C.E., the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn were all within 7 degrees of sky. Here's what that would have looked like, according to the Stellarium astronomy program.
I learned about this alignment from the excellent book "Our Moon" by @rboyle31.bsky.social.
I learned about this alignment from the excellent book "Our Moon" by @rboyle31.bsky.social.
Only a few hours until the lunar eclipse. Here's my current reading list.
March 14, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Only a few hours until the lunar eclipse. Here's my current reading list.
March 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I've purchased a few digital comics from @darkhorse.com over the years. Today they announced they're shutting down their digital service, and as of this summer I will no longer be able to read my comics. This is a good reminder that often you don't own the digital goods you purchase.
February 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I've purchased a few digital comics from @darkhorse.com over the years. Today they announced they're shutting down their digital service, and as of this summer I will no longer be able to read my comics. This is a good reminder that often you don't own the digital goods you purchase.
So there's this peanut butter I like called Crazy Richard's. But I can never remember if it's called "Crazy Richard's" or "Uncle Richard's", which I think shows how often "crazy" and "uncle" go together. Also: I am an uncle. 🤔
February 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
So there's this peanut butter I like called Crazy Richard's. But I can never remember if it's called "Crazy Richard's" or "Uncle Richard's", which I think shows how often "crazy" and "uncle" go together. Also: I am an uncle. 🤔
A submarine just after sunrise.
February 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A submarine just after sunrise.
For the few of us interested in Edgar Cayce, this book is an informative and worthwhile read.
My favorite quote:
"[Cayce] gave a reading for a man in California; it was early in the morning out there and Mr. Cayce began the reading with a humorous aside: 'Mmm, right nice looking pajamas!'"
My favorite quote:
"[Cayce] gave a reading for a man in California; it was early in the morning out there and Mr. Cayce began the reading with a humorous aside: 'Mmm, right nice looking pajamas!'"
January 29, 2025 at 4:14 AM
For the few of us interested in Edgar Cayce, this book is an informative and worthwhile read.
My favorite quote:
"[Cayce] gave a reading for a man in California; it was early in the morning out there and Mr. Cayce began the reading with a humorous aside: 'Mmm, right nice looking pajamas!'"
My favorite quote:
"[Cayce] gave a reading for a man in California; it was early in the morning out there and Mr. Cayce began the reading with a humorous aside: 'Mmm, right nice looking pajamas!'"
I just finished reading this book, and it is outstanding. It's a first-hand account of studying the little-known fish owls in an extremely remote region of far eastern Russia. A captivating and fascinating book, written by @jonathanslaght.com. I love the cover, too.
January 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I just finished reading this book, and it is outstanding. It's a first-hand account of studying the little-known fish owls in an extremely remote region of far eastern Russia. A captivating and fascinating book, written by @jonathanslaght.com. I love the cover, too.
Arthur Machen wrote some very unsettling horror stories. Probably wasn't a good idea to read one right before bed last night.
January 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Arthur Machen wrote some very unsettling horror stories. Probably wasn't a good idea to read one right before bed last night.
I don't know what to make of this!
January 7, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I don't know what to make of this!
Holy cow, @bsky.app finally fixed the bug preventing some users (like me) from liking or posting anything for the past two and half weeks!
I feel like the Silver Surfer when he finally won his freedom from Galactus!!
I feel like the Silver Surfer when he finally won his freedom from Galactus!!
January 7, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Holy cow, @bsky.app finally fixed the bug preventing some users (like me) from liking or posting anything for the past two and half weeks!
I feel like the Silver Surfer when he finally won his freedom from Galactus!!
I feel like the Silver Surfer when he finally won his freedom from Galactus!!
One of the key takeaways from my book club's discussion about "Co-Intelligence" is this: AI is not coming for your job. But if you don't use AI, someone who has your skills and does use it is coming for your job.
November 21, 2024 at 3:12 AM
One of the key takeaways from my book club's discussion about "Co-Intelligence" is this: AI is not coming for your job. But if you don't use AI, someone who has your skills and does use it is coming for your job.
I went to the library to checkout Star Trek: DS9 Season 2, and I saw this book which I couldn't pass up, and which I now can't stop reading.
November 18, 2024 at 3:57 AM
I went to the library to checkout Star Trek: DS9 Season 2, and I saw this book which I couldn't pass up, and which I now can't stop reading.
This is a great data visualization of the path taken by Hurricane Beryl across the United States. It comes from precipitation reports submitted by volunteers to the CoCoRaHS organization, and is created via the mapping tool at maps.cocorahs.org for July 8-12, 2024.
August 6, 2024 at 3:52 AM
This is a great data visualization of the path taken by Hurricane Beryl across the United States. It comes from precipitation reports submitted by volunteers to the CoCoRaHS organization, and is created via the mapping tool at maps.cocorahs.org for July 8-12, 2024.
Right after taking this picture, I took one step forward to get closer and all five turtles vanished into the water.
July 27, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Right after taking this picture, I took one step forward to get closer and all five turtles vanished into the water.
From last night: A mama duck with a pile of ducklings.
July 25, 2024 at 5:02 PM
From last night: A mama duck with a pile of ducklings.
A few nights ago I spotted an owl way up in a tree.
July 25, 2024 at 2:02 AM
A few nights ago I spotted an owl way up in a tree.
Raccoons keep knocking over the birdbath in my backyard and leaving their little pawprints all over it!
July 17, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Raccoons keep knocking over the birdbath in my backyard and leaving their little pawprints all over it!