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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Juniper does not understand how to watch TV.

Juniper, a large white dog, facing away from a TV that says "DENON" on it.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I love our Halloween wreath so much.

A wreath of black garland with various Halloween adornments. A Scarecrow with a pumpkin head sits in the middle. There are light up eyes around it.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Fanart Link from the 80s can't hurt me Fanart Link from the 80s can't hurt me

A fanart of Link from the 80s, with gigantic empty eyes. He can't hurt me, probably.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I do surveys for cash while I eat breakfast. They often have "attention checks" that you have to answer correctly so you don't just blow through and answer mindlessly. This attention check today felt very metal.

"I often watch moves in the cold vacuum of space, please select agree."

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Why are we here? For what purpose do we exist? We must not dwell on these questions. We can merely trust in the will of the universe and spend our days and nights in harmony with the world, celebrating this festival called Life." Hell Yeah Splatoon 1. I agree.

Sunken Scroll 24 in Splatoon 1. It says: "Why are we here? For what purpose do we exist? We must not dwell on these questions. We can merely trust in the will of the universe and spend our days and nights in harmony with the world, celebrating this festival called Life."

The image behind it is I think a fax machine with religious seals on it. The phone cord is wrapped around a candle.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I do know them! I saw them at Red Rocks earlier this year. Great concert! The neon cocks at the end was a hilarious touch.

Giant neon phalluses are broadcast over the stage at Red Rocks.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Juniper, who is very polite, will just sit at the back door and stare out it, rather than come to us and ask, or do anything to ask to go out.

Juniper, a large white dog, sits and stares through the glass back door.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Blizzard has a stats page oh no: timewalking.blizzcon.com My b.net account is old enough to drink and I've played Hearthstone more than any modern Diablo. Who even am I? And why do I still suck so bad at Hearthstone?

Battle.net Birthday: 1/12/2005
21 Years, 8 Months
100th Percentile

Some people were just born to be adventurers. This is when your story started.

Let's break it down!
Values are playtime percentiles.
Hearthstone: 98
Diablo III: 78
Starcraft I: 74
World of Warcraft: 61
Overwatch: 54
Diablo Immortal: 46
Diablo IV: 45
Heroes of the Storm: 41
Starcraft II: 4
Diablo II: Resurrected: 1

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I'm sorry BlueSky but I did not scroll back until the day I joined. You did not run out of posts, you merely aren't willing to display more of them, and that makes you frustrating if not useless to me. I do not want "my" Discover feed. I want the reverse chronological feed, little more.

A lowercase i inside a circle, indicating this is information. The text is "We ran out of posts from your follows. Here's the latest from Discover."

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I fired up the Big Guy and wanted to play some Donkey Kong Country Returns. Wii looks pretty nice on component video and in widescreen. #scanlinesunday

A wio connected via component cables to a Sony KD34-XBR960. The picture looks pretty nice!

There is Day One Edition Xbox One on the shelf below the TV. It is dusty, but not forgotten.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Happy #RandomGameSaturday! Today's pick is Waterworks for the Virtual Boy! It's not a great game, but I love the movie and had to have it back in College.

Waterworld for the Virtual Boy with more Virtual Boy games on the shelf behind.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We have some cool hardware at work. I think most people won't see an NVIDIA DGX1 up close, so here are a few pics. It has such a cool metal front panel.

The rough-looking metal close up. It's a shiny silver latticework with depth and texture to it.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Visiting some friends for the weekend, and Juniper saw some deer. This was *very* exciting.

Juniper, a large white flood, stares off into the distance at 3 deer a few hundred feet away.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

My dog looks extra cute when her food is soaking and she knows it and she wants it and why can't I have it now dadda?

Juniper, a Great Pyrenees dog, sits nicely on some tile looking adorable because she wants her food.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Clearly it's time to reread Neuromancer. Apparently I saw 30 Seconds To Mars on 20 Jun 2005 and decided that was my bookmark for Neuromancer some years later?

A hardcover copy of the Neuromancer: 20th Anniversary Edition

A ticket stub for a 30 Seconds to Mars show from 20 Jun 2005 at the Bluebird Theater in Denver. It cost $10, plus a $2.77 fee. Oh the good old days...

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Alright @frame.work, how can you be out of stock on *not* including something?

A clipping from a website. It says:
"Power Adapter
Choose an option

None (bring your own)

we recommend a minimum of 100W, or 180W with a Graphics Module.
(Out of stock)

180W Power Adapter"

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I'm reading "Project Hail Mary" and the line I've highlighted gave me a chuckle.

Part of a page from Project Hail Mary. Highlighted: "He led me through a maze of twisty little passages, all alike," which is a reference to Colossal Cave Adventure.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

"Dada, why booms?" -Juniper, probably.

Juniper, a large white dog, reaches out and paws my arm. She looks mildly concerned.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy #RandomGameSaturday! Today's pick is Half-Life 2: Episode One, an actual physical release for PC! ...that's probably just a Steam installer on a disc.

A DVD case for Half-Life 2: Episode One.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Please, may I have a cup of DDR5?

The outside of a Micron building with a nice sunset behind it.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

In College I shoved a Voodoo 5 into a Shuttle. I had to hack up a molex cable to power it. I didn't have electrical tape at the time, so I used duct tape. It worked well enough, heh.

A very small computer next to an Apple G3 monitor. The small computer has its case open and there is a 3dfz Voodoo 5 inside.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Ayreon - The Human Equation. It's a prog rock/metal masterpiece featuring tons of performances from other artists (like James LaBrie, Devin Townsend). It's the best album about waking up from a coma you'll ever listen to.

The cover art for Ayreon - The Human Equation. A path winds into an abstract scene partially featuring a face.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I'm pleased to see GloryHammer returning to the distant future of the year 1993 for their next album. I love their stupid timeline so much. Plus their music is excellent! If you're into power metal you should really check out GloryHammer.

Spaceships fly away from the Terrorvortex. Text at the bottom says "GloryHammer
Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath"

It looks like a Battlefleet Gothic box or just straight out of Warhammer 40,000.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Happy #RandomGameSaturday! Today's random game is Ghost Squad for Wii! I love the arcade version of Ghost Squad, and the Wii version is a fun port. Especially in Party Mode when you slide a dude's throat with a banana.

Ghost Squad for Wii, with more games in the background.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Man, Fall 2006 was a hell of a season for concerts here: - Blind Guardian - KMFDM plus CombiChrist - Vast - Placebo / She Wants Revenge - Covenant with Imperative Reaction / Rotersand Take me back, damn.

Ticketweb showing a list of tickets I bought in 2006:
* Blind Guardian plus Special Guests at Gothic Theatre, Saturday, November 18th
* KMFDM plus CombiChrist at Ogden Theatre, Friday September 29
* Vast plus Special Guests at Bluebird Theater, Monday September 25
* Placebo / She Wants Revenge at Gothic Theatre, Saturday, October 28
* Covenant with Imperative Reaction / Rotersand, Monday, October 9

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Happy #RandomGameSaturday! Today it's Tempest 4000 for Xbox One, still sealed! If memory serves I got this for around $5 at a Beat Buy. I should play it!

A copy of Tempest 4000 for Xbox One, still in its wrapper.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

This is giving real "but I'm different" vibes...

RIP to everyone killed by the gods for their hubris but I'm different. and better. maybe even better than the gods

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Last night Rayni and I said goodbye to our beloved 21 year old kitty Conoco. We adopted him in 2007. He's had many health issues, but last night it was clear that it was time. 19 wonderful years together, ignoring everything he ruined with pee. We wouldn't change a thing. Love you, Noodle. 💔

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

After far too many years of having really great vision, I finally need reading glasses. Time comes for us all!

J.R., wearing a purple Toehider shirt, wearing reading glasses.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I've done everything there is to do in Super Mario Wonder: Meetup in Bellabel Park. Mario Wonder is pretty great! So many inventive levels. I'm glad I came back to finish it. Now I'm free!

A screenshot of jrronimo's fully complete Super Mario Wonder save.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Chronic kidney disease sucks. Our sweet old man Conoco is still with us, but I don't know for how much longer. He's been with us since April 2007 and was probably 2-3 when we got him. Give your pets some love.

J.R. in a Toehider shirt looking at his orange kitty, Conoco, who is laying in his lap.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

It needs to be able to run free with the other laptops! I wish I could bring my kitty Conoco to hang out with it. He's 21!

An old scraggly orange cat at the kidney doctor.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I helped beta test SP2! I got a commemorative install CD (just installs SP2, not all of WinXP). :D It really was great!

A cardboard CD holder:

Left flap:
"I CAME THRU FOR SP2
Windows XP SP2 Commemorative Edition

Thank you for your commitment to help test and improve SP2 prior to its release.

Microsoft Windows Product Team."

Right Flap:
FREE updates and enhancements for Microsoft Windows SP

(in bright Red)
Attention, Windows XP Users!
Get more protection against viruses,
hackers, and worms.

Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced
Security Technologies from the enclosed CD.

(in dark blue)
* Help guard your privacy with Windows firewall.
* Reduce unwanted ads and content with a built-in Pop-Up Blocker.
* Monitor your security status with the Windows Security Center.

CD-ROM inside

Share this CD wtih a friend!
After you have installed Service Pack 2,
you can give this CD to a friend or
family member using Windows XP."

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I'm winding down an astrophysics lab at work. I found an IBM ThinkPad 600X connected via RS232 to one of the fiber SANs. It runs Windows XP SP2. I found the password and logged in. This computer has been sitting there, on, for 2,585 days (7.08 years). Its battery still holds a charge!

The output from the Windows XP command "systeminfo". The most relevant lines here:

Original Install Date: 1/17/2007, 9:20:30 AM
System up Time: 2,585 Days, 0 Hours, 22 Minutes, 31 seconds

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

I've spent most of the weekend working my way through Super Mario Bros. Wonder Final-Final. That is a very challenging course, sheesh. I'm apartment sitting to watch a dog though, and the dog is content to watch me play, so I'm gonna get through this. Gotta do it for her.

Artemis is a very nervous pitbull mix, wearing a cute pink sunshirt, laying on a green comforter.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happy Birthday! Enjoy Juniper rolling around in a recent snow.

Juniper, a large white Great Pyrenees, rolling on her back in some snow in a random yard.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Two days ago: Shorts Today: Snow day! Monday: 85°F/29°C Yeah, all those predictions about stronger weather variations due to climate change are definitely wrong!

A large off-white dog has her snoot buried in a yard covered in freshly fallen snow

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

I received my vinyl for @tinselman.bsky.social's Myst & Riven soundtracks today! They're beautiful, and I haven't even opened them yet. I've been listening to the Myst soundtrack itself for about 30 years. Both are special to me, and these new vinyl releases are a great addition to my collection.

The new Myst and Riven soundtrack releases on vinyl.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Greetings from Red Rocks with Electric Callboy!

A view towards the front of Red Rocks Amphitheater at night

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Tank Girl is still a blast. I should read all of the comics.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Hey, with today's wind it might be easier!

A hammock that is laying flat on the ground, having blown over in the wind.

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James Wraith 🩻 @jrronimo.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I feel for her, but she voted for this. She just may not be able to do so again... From: www.newsweek.com/entertainmen...

"I haven't heard from him," she said. "He's kind of busy right now. My gender marker is not big on the issue. OK. So I get that, and I'm not blaming him whatsoever. I love the guy, and I love what he's doing."

Jenner noted that the policy could affect her ability to vote, adding that she did not believe the policy was "really thought out, what this means."

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