Jason Mahoney
@writerofadromedary.bsky.social
Writer, teacher, mathematician, traveler, reader
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In Frankenstein, the monster threatens his creator: “I shall be with you on your wedding night.” Due to the monster’s supernatural existence, Dr. F cannot seek help: “Such a declaration would have been considered as the ravings of a madman.” This inspired Vernon’s dilemma in Mystery of a Dromedary
Once you see the sagacity of @kenfollettauthor.bsky.social for using the face mask to symbolize where one stands on science and politics - in a book from 2012 about the bubonic plague - you can’t unsee it. Well played, Mr. Follett.
June 17, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Once you see the sagacity of @kenfollettauthor.bsky.social for using the face mask to symbolize where one stands on science and politics - in a book from 2012 about the bubonic plague - you can’t unsee it. Well played, Mr. Follett.
Hoping people around the US aren’t jumping to conclusions about LA based on 2-3 minutes of video footage. There’s a lot more peace and civility, which doesn’t make for exciting news stories. Newsom’s video message this week was truthful. King TACO needs to gtfo
June 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Hoping people around the US aren’t jumping to conclusions about LA based on 2-3 minutes of video footage. There’s a lot more peace and civility, which doesn’t make for exciting news stories. Newsom’s video message this week was truthful. King TACO needs to gtfo
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SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS!
THIS ONE’S FOR YOU PHILLY!
THIS ONE’S FOR YOU PHILLY!
February 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS!
THIS ONE’S FOR YOU PHILLY!
THIS ONE’S FOR YOU PHILLY!
The Phantom Tollbooth was my favorite book as a kid, and one of the reasons was its fantastical illustrations. Thank you Jules Feiffer for enriching my childhood with your imagination, and may your passing bring new life to your cartoons and their messages
January 22, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The Phantom Tollbooth was my favorite book as a kid, and one of the reasons was its fantastical illustrations. Thank you Jules Feiffer for enriching my childhood with your imagination, and may your passing bring new life to your cartoons and their messages
We're home again, and bracing for another windy week and another wave of dangerous, partisan-fueled misinformation and scapegoating. We truly appreciate everyone's kind words and offers of assistance, and we couldn't be more thankful to be safe
January 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
We're home again, and bracing for another windy week and another wave of dangerous, partisan-fueled misinformation and scapegoating. We truly appreciate everyone's kind words and offers of assistance, and we couldn't be more thankful to be safe
Our small family made it out of Pasadena safely, and our house is in a safe location. Our hearts go out to everyone experiencing loss at this time, especially in Altadena, Palisades, and Sylmar
January 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Our small family made it out of Pasadena safely, and our house is in a safe location. Our hearts go out to everyone experiencing loss at this time, especially in Altadena, Palisades, and Sylmar
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I really want to read more, but I’m often too distracted to get around to it. I think I finally have a solution.
There’s a Simple New Year’s Resolution That Will Help You Read More Books
I tried it—and the results were fantastic.
slate.com
January 2, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I really want to read more, but I’m often too distracted to get around to it. I think I finally have a solution.
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There are no rules in this no man’s land between Christmas & New Years.
Read all night! Don’t finish a book! Read three books at once!
Just go nuts.
Read all night! Don’t finish a book! Read three books at once!
Just go nuts.
December 28, 2024 at 1:39 PM
There are no rules in this no man’s land between Christmas & New Years.
Read all night! Don’t finish a book! Read three books at once!
Just go nuts.
Read all night! Don’t finish a book! Read three books at once!
Just go nuts.
I think of this quote whenever I detect a student, or even myself, fearing failure. What we’re really afraid of is how great we can be.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us”
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us”
December 24, 2024 at 7:05 PM
I think of this quote whenever I detect a student, or even myself, fearing failure. What we’re really afraid of is how great we can be.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us”
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us”
Guilty of contributing to this trend. But I haven’t jumped on the Guinness bandwagon… yet
Tinned fish has surged in popularity in the U.S. (elsewhere, it never went out of style). We tasted over 100 tins of fish from eight countries to find our favorites. nyti.ms/3Du0smG
December 23, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Guilty of contributing to this trend. But I haven’t jumped on the Guinness bandwagon… yet
Sitting at about 8 so far (but James Michener's The Source and Ken Follett's World Without End accounted for over 2000 pages and 75% of my time). My wife is over 70 😆 #booksky
While I'm happy to have read more books than 99% of Americans, this is actually really sad. What percentage are you currently at? #BookSky
December 21, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Sitting at about 8 so far (but James Michener's The Source and Ken Follett's World Without End accounted for over 2000 pages and 75% of my time). My wife is over 70 😆 #booksky
Combining two of my favorite things... Pillars of the Earth and crossword puzzles
On #InternationalCrosswordDay try the Ken Follett crossword.
geni.us/hjV45a Let me know how you get on in the comments.
geni.us/hjV45a Let me know how you get on in the comments.
December 21, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Combining two of my favorite things... Pillars of the Earth and crossword puzzles
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On #InternationalCrosswordDay try the Ken Follett crossword.
geni.us/hjV45a Let me know how you get on in the comments.
geni.us/hjV45a Let me know how you get on in the comments.
December 21, 2024 at 9:24 AM
On #InternationalCrosswordDay try the Ken Follett crossword.
geni.us/hjV45a Let me know how you get on in the comments.
geni.us/hjV45a Let me know how you get on in the comments.
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I enjoyed talking with Rick Steves about the reopening of Notre Dame for his radio show and podcast. To catch-up click the link below or search “Travel with Rick Steves” wherever you listen to your podcasts.
geni.us/rtg2Um
geni.us/rtg2Um
December 18, 2024 at 11:13 AM
I enjoyed talking with Rick Steves about the reopening of Notre Dame for his radio show and podcast. To catch-up click the link below or search “Travel with Rick Steves” wherever you listen to your podcasts.
geni.us/rtg2Um
geni.us/rtg2Um
Mystery of a Dromedary has reached many milestones since it was first published in July 2024, but its first sale in a brick-and-mortar bookstore has finally happened. Not to mention the positive reviews that keep still rolling in. #booksky
December 14, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Mystery of a Dromedary has reached many milestones since it was first published in July 2024, but its first sale in a brick-and-mortar bookstore has finally happened. Not to mention the positive reviews that keep still rolling in. #booksky
In Frankenstein, the monster threatens his creator: “I shall be with you on your wedding night.” Due to the monster’s supernatural existence, Dr. F cannot seek help: “Such a declaration would have been considered as the ravings of a madman.” This inspired Vernon’s dilemma in Mystery of a Dromedary
December 8, 2024 at 4:27 AM
In Frankenstein, the monster threatens his creator: “I shall be with you on your wedding night.” Due to the monster’s supernatural existence, Dr. F cannot seek help: “Such a declaration would have been considered as the ravings of a madman.” This inspired Vernon’s dilemma in Mystery of a Dromedary
P.S. That was the first time in my life I have ever used a hashtag. Shout out to the r/selfpublish community on Reddit for the guidance
December 8, 2024 at 2:47 AM
P.S. That was the first time in my life I have ever used a hashtag. Shout out to the r/selfpublish community on Reddit for the guidance
Cafe Nido in Silver Lake was delighted to stock its bookmobile with a copy of "Mystery of a Dromedary" alongside some amazing works in their inventory, such as Michael Chabon's "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay." May it bring joy to other coffee lovers. #booksky #cafenido
December 8, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Mystery of a Dromedary reached a new milestone by making it to the shelves of Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena. (Top left)
November 25, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Mystery of a Dromedary reached a new milestone by making it to the shelves of Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena. (Top left)
Got Nola a George Rodrigue. It will definitely get a frame
November 25, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Got Nola a George Rodrigue. It will definitely get a frame
Mystery of a Dromedary was recently on display at the New York Library Association exhibit! I wish I could have attended, but finding this image online was just as pleasant
November 20, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Mystery of a Dromedary was recently on display at the New York Library Association exhibit! I wish I could have attended, but finding this image online was just as pleasant