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SleepyNeutrons

@sleepyneutrons.bsky.social
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Former Navy nuke & Senior Reactor Operator. Proud father of a trans kid. Blog at sleepyneutrons.com

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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 2h
Spending the night at the VA. Just a bit of chest pain and almost passing out. So far everything looks fine, but they're keeping me for the night. Only diag so far is fatty liver. Stress test at some point. Then more cholesterol meds, a dietician, & exercise. BTW, @medickimw.bsky.social is a saint.
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Bill Amend @billamend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
From Oct 2011. Happy Pumpkin Pi season! Annual reminder: magnets of this strip are available on my store... store.foxtrot.com
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
LMAO, now it's not just Orcas hunting rich people.
au.news.yahoo.com
Gang of eight sperm whales sink yacht after ramming boat in South Pacific
Crew described terrifying encounter as they were woken up by “loud thud” as the 52ft vessel was struck
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Call me Ishmaboo @billjank.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Don’t elect billionaires to protect you from other billionaires.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
LMAO, I'm officially in that illustrious group of authors whose mother is the only person to buy their book.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So I finally did it. Critical Thinking: What a Senior Reactor Operator Wants You to Know About Nuclear Power a.co/d/03WLoA7L
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Critical Thinking: What a Senior Reactor Operator Wants You to Know About Nuclear Power
Critical Thinking: What a Senior Reactor Operator Wants You to Know About Nuclear Power - Kindle edition by Wooster, Bryan. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Critical Thinking: What a Senior Reactor Operator Wants You to Know About Nuclear Power.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So I finally did it. Critical Thinking: What a Senior Reactor Operator Wants You to Know About Nuclear Power a.co/d/03WLoA7L
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Critical Thinking: What a Senior Reactor Operator Wants You to Know About Nuclear Power
Critical Thinking: What a Senior Reactor Operator Wants You to Know About Nuclear Power - Kindle edition by Wooster, Bryan. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Critical Thinking: What a Senior Reactor Operator Wants You to Know About Nuclear Power.
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
BREAKING: DOJ asks SCOTUS to erase trans people from the law in case over trans care in prison. Solicitor General John Sauer made the alarming, all-encompassing argument — previously covered at Law Dork — to the Supreme Court on Monday morning. Today, at Law Dork:
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Breaking: DOJ asks SCOTUS to erase trans people from the law in case over trans care in prison
Solicitor General John Sauer made the alarming, all-encompassing argument — previously covered at Law Dork — to the Supreme Court on Monday morning.
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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 25/09/2026
I guess that the best argument, for me, against AI is that everyone advocating it seems to be a psychopath.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Cooling towers are neat.
Power plant cooling towers. Steam rising from them against a bright blue sky.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Up in PA and found a beautiful little park on the Schuykill River. Perfect day, maybe 65F & sunny, light breeze.
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Medic Kim @medickimw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Maple Soy Chicken and rice for dinner. Everyone please clap I finally didn’t burn the sauce!
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Marcy @deadheadgirly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It's not a "single issue" if that issue is your existence.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Chance of rain 56%.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Hurricane Polo went from a 50 mph tropical storm to a 160 mph Cat 5 in 24 hours. Crazy graphic from the weather channel.
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PSL_4Loko @psl4loko.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The whole speech is good, but this part in particular is particularly relevant now. www.trumanlibrary.gov/library/publ...
A screenshot of a section of the linked speech by former President Harry Truman:

I've seen it happen time after time. When the Democratic candidate allows himself to be put on the defensive and starts apologizing for the New Deal and the fair Deal, and says he really doesn't believe in them, he is sure to lose. The people don't want a phony Democrat. If it's a choice between a genuine Republican, and a Republican in Democratic clothing, the people will choose the genuine article, every time; that is, they will take a Republican before they will a phony Democrat, and I don't want any phony Democratic candidates in this campaign.

But when a Democratic candidate goes out and explains what the New Deal and fair Deal really are--when he stands up like a man and puts the issues before the people--then Democrats can win, even in places where they have never won before. It has been proven time and again.
We are getting a lot of suggestions to the effect that we ought to water down our platform and abandon parts of our program. These, my friends, are Trojan horse suggestions. I have been in politics for over 30 years, and I know what I am talking about, and I believe I know something about the business. One thing I am sure of: never, never throw away a winning program.
This is so elementary that I suspect the people handing out this advice are not really well-wishers of the Democratic Party.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I'm voting for whichever dem is on my ballot, period. Doesn't mean I trust them to not trade my kid's right to exist for the GOP promising to be slightly less of a bunch of assholes on the next vote in Congress. If you can't see why that's a problem, you probably don't have skin in the game.
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Medic Kim @medickimw.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Homemade chicken pot pie and my personal choice is to sprinkle some Caldo de Pollo on the top crust for extra flavor. (Be so light handed with it though, it’s basically bouillon)
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Just to be clear, I don't think this thing will be built or matter in anyway in the upcoming elections. I just don't like when the President's delusional dream project has a clear tie to using the military against US citizens. Someone fed grandpa the idea, for whatever purpose, and it's a bad one.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Feel like this new plan for a combined triumphal arch/sniper's nest is a good reason to point out the fact that the only people the US military has faced in Washington DC in the last 200 years were American citizens. There is no reasonable scenario where that would change anytime soon.
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Medic Kim @medickimw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I have an immediate and urgent patient in need. They are short due to medication costs and need to cover food costs until payday. Anything will help. We are filling out applications for MoW & other programs as well. Personally vouched for & verified. CA: $mstimpson84 Zelle: mstimpson84@gmail.com
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Nature is healing: A poacher hunting rhinos was ambushed by a herd of elephants and trampled to death.
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Poacher sneaking up on rhinos ambushed and trampled to death by elephants
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Tick-tock, tick-tock.
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Captain Hook's Crocodile Excited
Alt: Captain Hook's Crocodile Excited
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Robert "The Bobby Yaga" McNees @mcnees.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Quiznos is partnering with Blackwater to crush insurgencies in their supply chain.
A notification reads "Chipotle is partnering with Palantir to track food safety risks at its stores"
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Randall Munroe @xkcd.com · 16/09/2026
Aerospace Flowchart xkcd.com/3298/
Comic: Aerospace Engineer Problem-Solving Flowchart. [Start→Could we solve this problem by building giant airships again?→(No)→Try other solutions→(four arrows leading off-panel)]
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I AM DAD @iamdad.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 14/09/2026
Cis people do not understand how much trans people's rights have regressed in just 5 years. 5 years ago, there were none of these restrictions. 19 states banned legal recognition 21 states have bathroom bans 8 states ban gender marker changes on DLs 25 ban gender affirming care for trans youth
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Katelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 14/09/2026
One of the more insidious phrasings I've seen with the Dems/trans rights discourse lately is the idea that trans people are being greedy and demanding a "maximalist" approach to trans rights. No, you cannot call the state of rights American trans people had as recently as 2023 "maximalist," sorry.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I forgot that last year when I went to Lion Country Safari with my mom, I saw a male black rhino who clearly didn't understand the logistics of what he was attempting but wasn't going to let that stop him.
A male black rhino with his front legs over the back end of a female, but sideways. He is clearly ready to go, but just as clearly has not figured out how yet.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Name a non-LOTR character who could resist the One Ring.
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Tony Shalhoub as Monk: OCD with Salt & Pepper Shakers
Alt: Tony Shalhoub as Monk: OCD with Salt & Pepper Shakers
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I love lawyers. What does it mean when I got permission to publish, but they reserve the right before publication to confirm that the book doesn't contain any company information? Guess I need to talk to a lawyer but I seriously doubt the book will make enough to cover the cost, LOL.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Talarico statement on trans kids in sports disappoints me deeply because it shows that dems view trans people as a bargaining chip. If it was isolated to 1 candidate saying it because they're in Texas, maybe I could buy the realpolitik thing, but it's fairly common in the party. 1/
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Academician Prokhor Zakharov @shake1n1bake.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Admiral Hyman G Rickover, father of the nuclear navy with a speech containing the tweet:

@pukicho
I dont care if you're neuron divergent i need you to go to fucking War
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
It was ridiculous.
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Harry Turtledove @hntdove.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I shit you not.
Sign saying

Coprolites are not my favorite fossils, but they are a solid number 2. (With a pic of a coprolite. For the uninitiated, coprolites are fossilized shit.)
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Medic Kim @medickimw.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
EMS tip: After you call 911 these are the things you can do to help the paramedics on their way:
Prepare for Paramedics:
Turn on outside lights
Unlock front door
Move cars from driveway
Secure Pets
Gather patient’s meds.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Just watched Fackham Hall with the family & what an utterly ridiculous but quite funny movie. Just pure British silliness throughout. Need to just go with whatever @medickimw.bsky.social suggests. She's never wrong.
Movie poster for Fackham Hall.
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Cav(R), Gentleman Rogue @combatcavscout.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
People don’t understand how serious of a problem this is. Overstretching your carrier fleet can lead to naval prolapse.
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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Navy
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Medic Kim @medickimw.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The ASU scandal is just fucking sickening. HOW. HOW do you abrogate every single responsibility and duty you have as coaches and staff to try and “impress” some Green Beret has-been? HOW?!
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Sarah Andersen @sarahseeandersen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The image is of a four panel comic.
In the first panel we see a dragon sitting on a pile of treasure. A speech bubble pointing off panel reads, “Dragon, why do you have all this treasure?”
In the second panel we zoom in on the dragons face. He simply says “shiny”.
In the third panel we pan to the left and see that there is a crow standing next to the dragon on the treasure.
In the fourth panel we zoom in on the crows face. He says “hell yeah”.
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Puck the Puddle Pilot @puckthepilot.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Alright. I've got a minute and I'm still annoyed by people being wrong on the internet soooooo. What Ackshually happens when a helicopter loses power. 🧵
static.klipy.com
Listen Listen Up
Alt: Ash from Evil Dead shouting "Alright you primitive screw heads, listen up!" In a medieval castle while holding a chainsaw and shotgun.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
At the national zoo with @medickimw.bsky.social & everyone please remind her she cannot pet the bears, or the elephants, or any other adorable thing here.
Panda bearElephantPanda bearSloth bear
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I just read about the cop who shot a petting zoo donkey. A miniature petting zoo donkey. I'm sure he feared for his life as the savage beast charged. I don't think I could make up a more ridiculous way to mock the failings of our police system than this. It's bad satire, just too on the nose.
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 04/09/2026
Wonder how those clinics for youth Mandani was gonna set up are going.
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Accurate. Very accurate.
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Medic Kim @medickimw.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
There once was a horse-puppy named Tonka. He was born on July 4th and tolerated fireworks but stayed for the hot dogs. He didn’t have it easy his first year of life. He was rescued & returned to the original breeder after severe neglect & abuse. Her Facebook post is how I found him.
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Randall Munroe @xkcd.com · 02/09/2026
Trade xkcd.com/3290/
Comic. [Person standing holding hammer above raised knee.] PERSON: Listen up, leg. I’ve been sending you rich, oxygenated blood for years, while you send me worthless used-up blood with no oxygen. Time to teach you a lesson about not ripping me off! [caption] Tariffs
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SleepyNeutrons @sleepyneutrons.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Tonka passed away this morning. Kim & I were with him when he went, talking to him & giving him all the love he deserved as the best horse-puppy ever. Please give Kim the space to talk about this when she is ready. He was quite specifically her dog & this is going to be incredibly hard for her.
A blue Merle Great Dane with his head between his paws looking over the back of a couch.
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Cav(R), Gentleman Rogue @combatcavscout.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The mother of a USNA midshipman was detained by ICE AT HER GREEN CARD INTERVIEW and is now being held in a concentration camp and I find it insane that people don’t understand how THAT is a bigger national security threat than any undocumented immigrant.
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