thetk42one
@thetk42one.bsky.social
he/him - proud father of alphabet mafia members
Blacklisted #GenX #teacher turned full-time #housespouse & ranch hand at the #barqranch. Former ultrarunner. Fan of D&D, Star Wars, & books. New to #gardening.
Blacklisted #GenX #teacher turned full-time #housespouse & ranch hand at the #barqranch. Former ultrarunner. Fan of D&D, Star Wars, & books. New to #gardening.
It might be too late to get by xmas, but if you're looking for a last minute gift idea for a middle reader (or grown-up) that enjoys fantasy books, check out WINTER'S DISCORD by @johnzeleznikauthor.bsky.social
He's a wonderful human, a talented writer, & a teacher.
www.amazon.com/Winters-Disc...
He's a wonderful human, a talented writer, & a teacher.
www.amazon.com/Winters-Disc...
Winter's Discord: Book One of The Seasons of Destiny
Amazon.com: Winter's Discord: Book One of The Seasons of Destiny eBook : Zeleznik, John : Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It might be too late to get by xmas, but if you're looking for a last minute gift idea for a middle reader (or grown-up) that enjoys fantasy books, check out WINTER'S DISCORD by @johnzeleznikauthor.bsky.social
He's a wonderful human, a talented writer, & a teacher.
www.amazon.com/Winters-Disc...
He's a wonderful human, a talented writer, & a teacher.
www.amazon.com/Winters-Disc...
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of one of our HANDY SMURF glasses.
Despite this sad loss, we are thankful there were no other casualties.
Despite this sad loss, we are thankful there were no other casualties.
a smurf is holding a wooden hammer in front of a set of stairs
Alt: A smurf is using a wooden hammer on a set of stairs.
media.tenor.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of one of our HANDY SMURF glasses.
Despite this sad loss, we are thankful there were no other casualties.
Despite this sad loss, we are thankful there were no other casualties.
It was really weird seeing a plane this big fly so low.
United Airlines Flight 803 ignited some brush around the runway as it was departing Dulles Airport,
“The fire was extinguished and the flight returned to Dulles, landing safely at about 1:30 p.m. when it was checked by airport fire responders,”
By Alaa Elassar www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/u...
“The fire was extinguished and the flight returned to Dulles, landing safely at about 1:30 p.m. when it was checked by airport fire responders,”
By Alaa Elassar www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/u...
December 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
It was really weird seeing a plane this big fly so low.
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Yule ≠ Christmas
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
Although today it’s heavily associated with, and even confused with, Christmas, the celebration existed long before Christianity. 🧵⬇️
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
Although today it’s heavily associated with, and even confused with, Christmas, the celebration existed long before Christianity. 🧵⬇️
December 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Yule ≠ Christmas
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
Although today it’s heavily associated with, and even confused with, Christmas, the celebration existed long before Christianity. 🧵⬇️
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
Although today it’s heavily associated with, and even confused with, Christmas, the celebration existed long before Christianity. 🧵⬇️
Shift change at the ER today is at 0600. Bless those that can do this work.
December 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Shift change at the ER today is at 0600. Bless those that can do this work.
Good news of the day: the truck didn't catch on fire.
Yep. It's been that kind of day.
Yep. It's been that kind of day.
December 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Good news of the day: the truck didn't catch on fire.
Yep. It's been that kind of day.
Yep. It's been that kind of day.
I've been playing sudoku (and the mini crossword) for 100 days now thanks to The Donut. I feel like I should earn a prize.
December 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I've been playing sudoku (and the mini crossword) for 100 days now thanks to The Donut. I feel like I should earn a prize.
Barb.
Bob.
Billy.
Never forget.
Bob.
Billy.
Never forget.
December 7, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Barb.
Bob.
Billy.
Never forget.
Bob.
Billy.
Never forget.
Is this why "Bob Hearts Abishola" keeps showing up in my YouTube feed?
The United States will restrict visas for Nigerians and their family members involved in mass killings and violence against Christians in the West African country, the U.S. State Department said Wednesday. https://to.pbs.org/4paNXiK
Trump administration restricts visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians
The United States will restrict visas for Nigerians and their family members involved in mass killings and violence against Christians in the West African country, the U.S. State Department said Wedne...
www.pbs.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Is this why "Bob Hearts Abishola" keeps showing up in my YouTube feed?
Did I miss the memo? Is there no box of white chocolate covered Oreos this year? I'm seriously jonesing for some.
December 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Did I miss the memo? Is there no box of white chocolate covered Oreos this year? I'm seriously jonesing for some.
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Hey, can my deleted BlueSky post get re-posted?
December 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Hey, can my deleted BlueSky post get re-posted?
Reposted by thetk42one
“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas”
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
December 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas”
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
Me: goes into the woods, trying to leave my trashcan of a life behind me, just for a few minutes of peace
My life: ...
My life: ...
November 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Me: goes into the woods, trying to leave my trashcan of a life behind me, just for a few minutes of peace
My life: ...
My life: ...
Yesterday I:
- bought groceries
- shopped for shop supplies
- had a family dinner with wife, both kids, and my dad
- watched our standard Sunday evening YouTube videos ($1 house girl, Italy guy, Laura Farms, etc.)
- bought groceries
- shopped for shop supplies
- had a family dinner with wife, both kids, and my dad
- watched our standard Sunday evening YouTube videos ($1 house girl, Italy guy, Laura Farms, etc.)
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Yesterday I:
- bought groceries
- shopped for shop supplies
- had a family dinner with wife, both kids, and my dad
- watched our standard Sunday evening YouTube videos ($1 house girl, Italy guy, Laura Farms, etc.)
- bought groceries
- shopped for shop supplies
- had a family dinner with wife, both kids, and my dad
- watched our standard Sunday evening YouTube videos ($1 house girl, Italy guy, Laura Farms, etc.)
Today's accomplishments:
- we (the family) attended a craft show and made than we did at our last craft show (ie we made more than 72 cents)
- we (the family) attended a craft show and made than we did at our last craft show (ie we made more than 72 cents)
November 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Today's accomplishments:
- we (the family) attended a craft show and made than we did at our last craft show (ie we made more than 72 cents)
- we (the family) attended a craft show and made than we did at our last craft show (ie we made more than 72 cents)
Today I:
- prepped for tomorrow's craft show (my kid and I will be spending the day cosplaying as extroverts)
- bought some milk from the local farm store
- got some cash to maybe, *maybe*, buy some leather supplies next week
- watched a movie (A WORKING MAN)
- made dinner (tacos w/ Spanish rice)
- prepped for tomorrow's craft show (my kid and I will be spending the day cosplaying as extroverts)
- bought some milk from the local farm store
- got some cash to maybe, *maybe*, buy some leather supplies next week
- watched a movie (A WORKING MAN)
- made dinner (tacos w/ Spanish rice)
November 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Today I:
- prepped for tomorrow's craft show (my kid and I will be spending the day cosplaying as extroverts)
- bought some milk from the local farm store
- got some cash to maybe, *maybe*, buy some leather supplies next week
- watched a movie (A WORKING MAN)
- made dinner (tacos w/ Spanish rice)
- prepped for tomorrow's craft show (my kid and I will be spending the day cosplaying as extroverts)
- bought some milk from the local farm store
- got some cash to maybe, *maybe*, buy some leather supplies next week
- watched a movie (A WORKING MAN)
- made dinner (tacos w/ Spanish rice)
THE GOLDEN KEY is my favorite... "boy band." It's a long one but worth reading. And re-reading.
If you are wondering about my extensive backlist, and which book/series might best fit your current reading needs/tastes, I wrote this post for you (boy-band style):
imakeupworlds.com/index.php/20...
imakeupworlds.com/index.php/20...
Where Should I Start With Your Novels? | I Make Up Worlds
imakeupworlds.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
THE GOLDEN KEY is my favorite... "boy band." It's a long one but worth reading. And re-reading.
Today's accomplishments:
- crawled into the crawlspace of the project house
- came up with a reasonably viable plan to replace the rotten rim joist and baseplate (see photo)
- had lunch with my dad
- watched some leatherworking videos
- unpacked my kid's car since they're home for the holiday
- crawled into the crawlspace of the project house
- came up with a reasonably viable plan to replace the rotten rim joist and baseplate (see photo)
- had lunch with my dad
- watched some leatherworking videos
- unpacked my kid's car since they're home for the holiday
November 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Today's accomplishments:
- crawled into the crawlspace of the project house
- came up with a reasonably viable plan to replace the rotten rim joist and baseplate (see photo)
- had lunch with my dad
- watched some leatherworking videos
- unpacked my kid's car since they're home for the holiday
- crawled into the crawlspace of the project house
- came up with a reasonably viable plan to replace the rotten rim joist and baseplate (see photo)
- had lunch with my dad
- watched some leatherworking videos
- unpacked my kid's car since they're home for the holiday
A priest, a rabbit, and a cleric walk into a tavern.
The rabbit says "What am I doing here? I must be dyslexic."
The rabbit says "What am I doing here? I must be dyslexic."
Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
November 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
A priest, a rabbit, and a cleric walk into a tavern.
The rabbit says "What am I doing here? I must be dyslexic."
The rabbit says "What am I doing here? I must be dyslexic."
Today I:
- bought groceries (my wallet is now devoid of cash and the will to live)
- finished a leather project (a pretty teal clutch purse)
- watched about 5 hours of local government meetings (and wrote accompanying articles about them)
1/2
- bought groceries (my wallet is now devoid of cash and the will to live)
- finished a leather project (a pretty teal clutch purse)
- watched about 5 hours of local government meetings (and wrote accompanying articles about them)
1/2
November 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Today I:
- bought groceries (my wallet is now devoid of cash and the will to live)
- finished a leather project (a pretty teal clutch purse)
- watched about 5 hours of local government meetings (and wrote accompanying articles about them)
1/2
- bought groceries (my wallet is now devoid of cash and the will to live)
- finished a leather project (a pretty teal clutch purse)
- watched about 5 hours of local government meetings (and wrote accompanying articles about them)
1/2
Today's accomplishments:
- leatherworking, article writing, and making dinner (chili)
- and maybe more leatherworking after dinner
- leatherworking, article writing, and making dinner (chili)
- and maybe more leatherworking after dinner
November 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Today's accomplishments:
- leatherworking, article writing, and making dinner (chili)
- and maybe more leatherworking after dinner
- leatherworking, article writing, and making dinner (chili)
- and maybe more leatherworking after dinner
Yesterday's accomplishments:
- watched my kid get recognized for their hard work by being nominated for the college's highest award (didn't win but a nomination is considered a win)
- watched my kid get recognized for their hard work by being nominated for the college's highest award (didn't win but a nomination is considered a win)
November 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Yesterday's accomplishments:
- watched my kid get recognized for their hard work by being nominated for the college's highest award (didn't win but a nomination is considered a win)
- watched my kid get recognized for their hard work by being nominated for the college's highest award (didn't win but a nomination is considered a win)
Today's accomplishments:
- worked remotely (while my coworkers watched a literal dumpster fire on location)
- did laundry and dishes
- did a wee bit of leatherworking
- read and watched TV
- worked remotely (while my coworkers watched a literal dumpster fire on location)
- did laundry and dishes
- did a wee bit of leatherworking
- read and watched TV
November 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Today's accomplishments:
- worked remotely (while my coworkers watched a literal dumpster fire on location)
- did laundry and dishes
- did a wee bit of leatherworking
- read and watched TV
- worked remotely (while my coworkers watched a literal dumpster fire on location)
- did laundry and dishes
- did a wee bit of leatherworking
- read and watched TV
How I look when I try to build something outside.
November 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
How I look when I try to build something outside.
Today's accomplishments:
- went to work for a few hours
- saw the most unique school mascot ever (see photo of griffin)
- played D&D with my usual group (well, technically is was Pathfinder 1e, but close enough)
- that's it!
- went to work for a few hours
- saw the most unique school mascot ever (see photo of griffin)
- played D&D with my usual group (well, technically is was Pathfinder 1e, but close enough)
- that's it!
November 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Today's accomplishments:
- went to work for a few hours
- saw the most unique school mascot ever (see photo of griffin)
- played D&D with my usual group (well, technically is was Pathfinder 1e, but close enough)
- that's it!
- went to work for a few hours
- saw the most unique school mascot ever (see photo of griffin)
- played D&D with my usual group (well, technically is was Pathfinder 1e, but close enough)
- that's it!