Tom Kessler
@tomkessler75.bsky.social
Just some middle-aged Gen X'er whose primary purpose in life is to be a worthwhile homestead partner and pet parent.
Also still does super amateur-level videography by request. I know how to frame a shot, but have more intuition than disciplined skill.
Also still does super amateur-level videography by request. I know how to frame a shot, but have more intuition than disciplined skill.
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Christmas trees in Eyes Wide Shut
December 24, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Christmas trees in Eyes Wide Shut
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Yet with the woes of sin and strife
the world has suffered long;
beneath the heavenly hymn have rolled
two thousand years of wrong;
and man at war with man hears not
the tidings which they bring;
O hush the noise and cease the strife
and hear the angels sing!
the world has suffered long;
beneath the heavenly hymn have rolled
two thousand years of wrong;
and man at war with man hears not
the tidings which they bring;
O hush the noise and cease the strife
and hear the angels sing!
December 25, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Yet with the woes of sin and strife
the world has suffered long;
beneath the heavenly hymn have rolled
two thousand years of wrong;
and man at war with man hears not
the tidings which they bring;
O hush the noise and cease the strife
and hear the angels sing!
the world has suffered long;
beneath the heavenly hymn have rolled
two thousand years of wrong;
and man at war with man hears not
the tidings which they bring;
O hush the noise and cease the strife
and hear the angels sing!
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with respect to the old heads but still doing coke into your 40s & 50s produces the most pathetic types of people you’ve ever met - and that’s literally the entire operating core of the White House, uniquely embarrassing
December 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
with respect to the old heads but still doing coke into your 40s & 50s produces the most pathetic types of people you’ve ever met - and that’s literally the entire operating core of the White House, uniquely embarrassing
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1. New federal rules were released last week banning gender affirming care for youth at hospitals nationwide.
Those rules don't go into effect until public comment, months from now.
But it appears Sec. Kennedy is using an arcane process to try to implement them immediately.
Our latest story.
Those rules don't go into effect until public comment, months from now.
But it appears Sec. Kennedy is using an arcane process to try to implement them immediately.
Our latest story.
HHS Sec. Kennedy Attempts To Stop Trans Youth Care In Hospitals Nationwide—Before New Federal Rules Take Effect
Like many of the Trump regime’s attempted powergrabs, this kind of piecemeal and disheveled rulemaking is enforced at least in part by fear and sheer uncertainty.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
1. New federal rules were released last week banning gender affirming care for youth at hospitals nationwide.
Those rules don't go into effect until public comment, months from now.
But it appears Sec. Kennedy is using an arcane process to try to implement them immediately.
Our latest story.
Those rules don't go into effect until public comment, months from now.
But it appears Sec. Kennedy is using an arcane process to try to implement them immediately.
Our latest story.
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“They Are Obsessed With Trans People:” Rep. Sarah McBride Rails Against GOP’s Upcoming Anti-Trans Votes
www.erininthemorning...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.erininthemorning...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
“They Are Obsessed With Trans People:” Rep. Sarah McBride Rails Against GOP’s Upcoming Anti-Trans Votes
Rep. McBride joined Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Johnson in a speech against a felony national trans youth healthcare ban expected to be heard in Congress today.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
“They Are Obsessed With Trans People:” Rep. Sarah McBride Rails Against GOP’s Upcoming Anti-Trans Votes
www.erininthemorning...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.erininthemorning...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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Had the three Dems who voted for this held the line and voted no, they could have blocked it.
December 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Had the three Dems who voted for this held the line and voted no, they could have blocked it.
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@iammightymark and I have a great Holiday EP out right now called “Baltimore for the Holidays”
Plz stream it with your holiday music and if you’re feeling generous, you can pay for it on Bandcamp or order the Vinyl.
This song is called “Gifts”
Plz stream it with your holiday music and if you’re feeling generous, you can pay for it on Bandcamp or order the Vinyl.
This song is called “Gifts”
December 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
@iammightymark and I have a great Holiday EP out right now called “Baltimore for the Holidays”
Plz stream it with your holiday music and if you’re feeling generous, you can pay for it on Bandcamp or order the Vinyl.
This song is called “Gifts”
Plz stream it with your holiday music and if you’re feeling generous, you can pay for it on Bandcamp or order the Vinyl.
This song is called “Gifts”
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The best of Baltimore’s arts scene this year. baltimorebeat.com/best-of-2025...
December 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The best of Baltimore’s arts scene this year. baltimorebeat.com/best-of-2025...
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This is really good.
Also, I'm a pretty big Cameron fan, and I didn't know how much he seems to love Carpenter's "Halloween".
Every James Cameron Movie, Explained by James Cameron
youtu.be/1Vjd6NmA9Hs?si=ID7mK...
Also, I'm a pretty big Cameron fan, and I didn't know how much he seems to love Carpenter's "Halloween".
Every James Cameron Movie, Explained by James Cameron
youtu.be/1Vjd6NmA9Hs?si=ID7mK...
Every James Cameron Movie, Explained by James Cameron | Vanity Fair
James Cameron has made 9 feature films over his career, making his name widely known for his distinctive style characterized by his technical innovation and epic scale. From his very first film 'The Terminator' to his recent project 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' James takes a look at all of his films and discusses in detail how they came to life.
Director: Jackie Phillips
Director of Photography: Ruby Paiva
Editor: Louis Lalire
Talent: James Cameron
Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Associate Production Manager: Elizabeth Hymes
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Osiris Nascimento
Gaffer: Nick Massey
Audio Engineer: Justin Fox
Production Assistant: Abby Devine; Marquis Wooten
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December 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This is really good.
Also, I'm a pretty big Cameron fan, and I didn't know how much he seems to love Carpenter's "Halloween".
Every James Cameron Movie, Explained by James Cameron
youtu.be/1Vjd6NmA9Hs?si=ID7mK...
Also, I'm a pretty big Cameron fan, and I didn't know how much he seems to love Carpenter's "Halloween".
Every James Cameron Movie, Explained by James Cameron
youtu.be/1Vjd6NmA9Hs?si=ID7mK...
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"build a data center in space!"
says someone who never heard of ping time
says someone who never heard of ping time
December 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
"build a data center in space!"
says someone who never heard of ping time
says someone who never heard of ping time
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One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
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Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
November 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
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The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
Bookselling is like the most "people go to the store and buy what looks cool to them without a particular agenda" type business left, and your purchases have a huge influence on what is ordered, what is displayed, and what is recommended.
November 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
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If you haven’t seen Paul Morrisey’s Udo Kier-starring, Andy Warhol-produced creature features, then you should treat yourself this season.
Recommended for adventurous viewers only.
Recommended for adventurous viewers only.
a close up of a man 's face with the words " blood for dracula " above him
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with the words " blood for dracula " above him
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October 29, 2024 at 12:23 AM
If you haven’t seen Paul Morrisey’s Udo Kier-starring, Andy Warhol-produced creature features, then you should treat yourself this season.
Recommended for adventurous viewers only.
Recommended for adventurous viewers only.
Is it 3/14 already?
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Is it 3/14 already?
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November 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Not much to say about Trans Day of Remembrance anymore besides “try loving and celebrating us while we are alive”
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Not much to say about Trans Day of Remembrance anymore besides “try loving and celebrating us while we are alive”
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Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
Solange Opens Free Digital Library Of Rare Black Books
Solange has launched a digital library archive of Black and brown authors where readers can borrow books at no cost.
peopleofcolorintech.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
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Yeah I looked upon Cthulhu's dread visage and I was fine. Big octopus on a man's body. Not exactly "difficult to comprehend." Maybe you guys should go outside more idk
November 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Yeah I looked upon Cthulhu's dread visage and I was fine. Big octopus on a man's body. Not exactly "difficult to comprehend." Maybe you guys should go outside more idk
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Subscape is a music festival celebrating a variety of bands that come from Baltimore and other nearby cities. baltimorebeat.com/photostory-s...
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Subscape is a music festival celebrating a variety of bands that come from Baltimore and other nearby cities. baltimorebeat.com/photostory-s...
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc