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Mike Elmore

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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Tom of Finland caused an awakening in me when I was younger, always wanted some of his art in my home. Now I do! #Hueforge #3dPrinting
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
There is a difference between being a wealthy man, and a worthy man!
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Work day mask
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
“It’s not in the budget” ends the conversation. Until the company buys another company. Employees don’t misunderstand finance. They understand priorities. When support is denied but expansion moves fast, trust erodes quietly. Full article: jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/when-it...
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When “It’s Not in the Budget” Stops Meaning Anything – JamesMichaelElmore.com
You ask for help. Not a bonus. Not a title. Just the tools, staffing, or support to do the job you are already doing. The answer comes back fast and rehearsed:
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
A job can feel stable and still hold you back. This article explores how to tell whether you’re still growing professionally or just settled into comfort, and why that distinction matters long term. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/career-...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Episode 4 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy shifts the season into more serious territory. Jay-Den’s crisis shows how Federation ideals can falter when listening takes a back seat to procedure. A character-driven episode that lingers. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/star-tr... #StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy
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Star Trek Starfleet Academy Episode 4 Review
A thoughtful review of Star Trek Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 4, exploring Jay-Den’s crisis and how Federation ideals are tested in practice.
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Justice movements don’t need more purity tests. They need better coordination. This article reframes social justice as a party system: fighters, organizers, clerics, rangers, wizards, and more, all doing different work toward the same goal. buff.ly/MeSI9u8 #SocialJustice #Activism
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The Social Justice Party and the Many Roles of Justice
Social justice is not a single role. It is a coalition of fighters, organizers, storytellers, and protectors working together under pressure.
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
A detailed review of Keeping Up Appearances: why Hyacinth Bucket remains one of TV’s sharpest comic characters, and how the show’s restraint keeps it relevant long after its original run. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/keeping... #BritishComedy #TVCriticism
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Software subscriptions promised flexibility. Many now deliver higher costs, heavier tools, and fewer choices. A clear look at why this keeps happening, and what users can still do about it: buff.ly/NW47pRm
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Ring doorbells are marketed as safety tools. Increasingly, they are also a source of footage for ICE investigations. This article breaks down how access works, who actually consents, and why neighborhood cameras change more than just crime reporting. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/ring-ca...
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Ring Cameras and ICE: How Doorbells Became Surveillance
How Ring doorbell cameras are increasingly used in ICE investigations, raising concerns about consent, privacy, and neighborhood surveillance.
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Starfleet Academy understands something important: rebuilding the Federation starts with who you teach, and why. A thoughtful look at the cast, the post-Burn setting, the “woke” backlash, and why ensemble storytelling still matters in Star Trek. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/star-tr...
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Starfleet Academy Review: A New Beginning for Star Trek
A thoughtful review of Starfleet Academy, exploring its diverse cast, post-Burn setting, ensemble potential, and why it still embodies Star Trek’s core values.
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Many queer people learn to self-edit to stay acceptable. That performance has a cost. This article explores how respectability politics shape behavior, careers, and mental health, especially in workplaces that reward “safety” over honesty. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/the-cos...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Winter depression often stacks on top of existing mental health conditions rather than replacing them. This article explores acceptance, coping, and survival after years of being undiagnosed, without minimizing the weight of it. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/living-...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Being “the reliable one” at work often means more responsibility, less visibility, and higher burnout risk. This article breaks down how that happens, why it’s rarely addressed, and what employees can realistically do about it. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/the-hid...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Why are so many people rewatching the same shows instead of chasing something new? Comfort media is not avoidance. It is how people manage stress when crisis becomes background noise. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/the-ris... #Media #Culture
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Accessibility debt compounds fast. Missed semantics and shortcuts today become expensive retrofits tomorrow. This piece explains why accessibility fixes keep getting harder, and how inclusive design from day one reduces legal risk and improves UX for everyone.
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The Accessibility Debt Problem in Modern Websites
Why accessibility retrofits cost more every year and how inclusive design from day one prevents legal, ethical, and UX failures.
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Planning for 2026 isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about choosing a direction you won’t regret following. A short reflection on drift, intent, and why “somewhere” isn’t always enough. #Planning #Writing jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/plannin...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Is 2026 finally the year Linux stops being a fringe alternative and becomes a practical desktop choice? As Windows 10 sunsets and OS platforms tighten control, this article explains why the timing actually matters. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/is-2026... #Linux #OpenSource #Tech
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
A review of Lunchbox Envy, the food podcast with clear QI roots. Familiar topics, careful research, and conversations that trust the listener. If you like learning without being lectured, this one is worth your time. #Podcasts #BritishPodcasts jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/lunchbo...
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Lunchbox Envy Podcast Review: Curious Conversations About Food
A thoughtful review of the Lunchbox Envy podcast, exploring its QI roots, episode topics, and why curious listeners will enjoy it.
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
CSS is quietly taking on problems we used to solve with JavaScript. A practical look at the most anticipated CSS features of 2026, from container queries to subgrid and scoped styles, and how they change everyday front-end work. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/most-an... #CSS #WebDev
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Christmas slows things down enough to notice what is broken, confusing, or unnecessarily hard. Sometimes that is where the best creative ideas start. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/christm...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
2025 wasn’t about dramatic turning points. It was about restraint, fatigue, and recalibration across business, technology, media, and mental health. A clear-eyed look at what actually changed and what didn’t. buff.ly/wvDZO3h
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
The Winter Solstice wasn’t born in doctrine or tradition—it began as observation. This piece traces its path from nature, to ritual, to religious adoption, and why the longest night still matters. jamesmichaelelmore.com/blog/the-lon... #WinterSolstice #History
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Winter Solstice: Ancient Origins and Changing Meaning
Explore the Winter Solstice from its natural origins through pagan traditions and its later adoption into Christian celebration.
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Kentucky’s tech shift isn’t about hype. It’s about broadband, remote work, education, and small businesses adapting to everyday needs. A grounded look at what’s already changing as the state approaches 2026.
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Kentucky’s Tech Shift in 2026: Work, Schools, and Small Business
Kentucky is seeing steady changes in broadband access, remote work, education, and small business technology as the state approaches 2026.
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Labeling fentanyl a “weapon” shifts blame away from the systems that create addiction. We have seen this cycle before. When housing, healthcare, and economic stability are ignored, another drug always takes its place. Real solutions start with addressing causes, not slogans.
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Fentanyl Is a Symptom, Not the Cause
Calling fentanyl a weapon avoids accountability. Addiction is driven by housing, health care, debt, and instability, not slogans.
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Creative time disappears fast during the holidays, often without anyone meaning harm. This piece breaks down why boundaries fail, how to set realistic ones, and includes a simple roleplay exercise to practice holding them. jamesmichaelelmore.com/creative-bou...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Solstice, Festivus—or all of the above—may your season be filled with warmth, wonder, and a little bit of magic. Happy ChristmaHaunnaKwazYuleSticeTivusDay to everyone finding their own way to the light this time of year. 🌲🔮✨
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
A look at Ghosts UK vs US, how the CBS version adapted without cloning, and why longer seasons allowed deeper character backstories. Includes Season 5 context through Episode 8. jamesmichaelelmore.com/ghosts-one-h...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Winter design trends are already signaling the direction of 2026: cleaner interfaces, calmer palettes, accessibility-first layouts, and more thoughtful micro-interactions. Full breakdown:
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
This year’s Christmas list isn’t whimsical. It’s honest. Accessibility. Stability. Creative space. A break from constant responsibility. I wrote about what “wildest dreams” look like as an adult caregiver. jamesmichaelelmore.com/my-wildest-d...
Low-angle, slightly out-of-focus view of Santa Claus in a Christmas-decorated living room at night, walking toward a lit tree while dragging a large red sack of toys across the floor.
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
2025 brought tech surprises no one expected: offline AI growth, display innovations, digital minimalism, micro-wearables, and early quantum leaps. Read the full breakdown: jamesmichaelelmore.com/2025s-bigges...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Amazon just launched Amazon Haul, a bargain marketplace built around ultra-low prices and longer delivery times. It’s a direct response to the Temu-style shopping boom where savings matter more than speed. jamesmichaelelmore.com/prime-who-am...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Pantone chose Cloud Dancer (11-4201) as the 2026 Color of the Year, and the reactions range from thoughtful critique to “that’s just white.” My new article breaks down: • why Cloud Dancer isn’t neutral white • how it fits into current design philosophy
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Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer – JamesMichaelElmore.com
Every year, Pantone’s Color of the Year announcement sends designers into a frenzy and the rest of the internet into a collective eye-roll.For 2026, Pantone selected PANTONE® 11-4201 Cloud Dancer—a…
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Professional wrestling has a rich, vibrant queer history—one that 'Out in the Ring' brings to the surface with heart and power. jamesmichaelelmore.com/the-untold-q...
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The Untold Queer Legacy of Professional Wrestling: A Look at Out in the Ring – JamesMichaelElmore.com
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Keeping time in D&D shouldn’t be a battle. Chronomancy is a web-based tracker for in-game clocks, spell durations, travel time, and multi-party timelines — with save/load and custom calendars built in. Read the article: jamesmichaelelmore.com/chronomancy-... #DnD #TTRPG #DMTools
A screenshot of the Chronomancy in-game time tracker using the “Druidic Grove” theme. The background shows a lush green forest while the interface displays the current time—15:33:06 on 10 Kythorn, 1493 DR—and buttons for advancing time in various increments such as 1 Round, 1 Minute, 10 Minutes, 1 Day, and more. A list of active status effects appears below, including a frightened NPC, an invisible player, and a torrential downpour weather effect, each with expiration times and remove buttons.
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
A great read.
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
44 and have never been on a date...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Playing at the Kennedy performing arts center
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
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The Strategic Advantage of In-House Technological Solutions Over Third-Party Software | James Elmore
The Strategic Advantage of In-House Technological Solutions Over Third-Party Software In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face a critical decision: develop in-house techn...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Had an amazing time at indie wrestling event "Summer Bash" by Appalachian Mountain Wrestling
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
OMG I just found a picture of J.K. Rowling without all her "Gender Affirming Care" (makeup) on: It's J.K. Trolling!
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Where is anonymous... we really need them now!
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
New rod of the day: Trunt If you still support Trump, you are a Trunt
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
My coworkers are so nice
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
I've made 44 solar circumanigations as of today...
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
I forget how much I love being on a film set... #LawAndBeaver
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
"Gender Affirming Care" - Republicans are dead set on eliminating it, until you tell them VIAGRA is gender affirming care!
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Mike Elmore @jamesmichaelelmore.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
As we get ever closer to my 44th birthday (11 days away) I realize I've been told "i love you" many times, but I've never been told "I'm in love with you"
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