Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026In honor of scary media month: what is the first piece of media you remember truly frightening you as a child? (To this day, I cannot, will not, watch this movie.) 000 0
Reposted by Son of a Sailormaura quint @mauraquint.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Yes every woman has been harassed, many assaulted. But every woman has also experienced invisible loss from moments she avoided harassment. She felt a space becoming unsafe, so she left, while men stayed on. And in leaving, she lost: opportunities, experiences, learning, promotions, even simply fun. 169188904735 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026All these OpenAI agent hacking stories are fascinating to me, because if a human had done some of these things, they'd be charged with several crimes. I'm honestly surprised some ambitious state AG hasn't filed a lawsuit. 000 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I'm only half-joking when I say that sometimes I think true imagination in comics peaked with Winsor McCay. 001 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026@colleendoran.bsky.social So thrilled I got to meet you at WorldCon and have my Chivalry and Snow, Glass, Apples books signed. It was only this Friday that I realized I’d forgotten to bring my copy of Good Omens. Even when we were looking at your art during your docent tour it didn’t dawn on me! 😭😭😭 010 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorLos Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Game or Interactive Work goes to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive, published by Kepler Interactive. 410423 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorLos Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form goes to Sinners, screenplay by Ryan Coogler, directed by Ryan Coogler (Proximity Media, Warner Bros. Pictures). 124254 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorLos Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form goes to Murderbot: “All Systems Red”, written by Paul Weitz & Chris Weitz, directed by Roseanne Liang, based on the book All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Apple TV). 328655 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Imagine, just imagine, how much better the world would be if just five per cent of the world’s billionaires approached life the way Dolly Parton did. 032 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorDr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 14/08/2026The doctor who claimed that vaccines cause autism lost his medical license for faking for the study. But his lies and the damage he did to public health persist long after his paper was pulled. This is why science communication is so difficult; all it takes is one grifter. 393163025084 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorPhil PlAIt @philplait.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Holy moly. What a feat. www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve... 11844174 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Jeebus, this woman could throw someone out at home plate from center field. 000 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorJennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Review: "Widow's Bay" is a boldly original take on comedic horror and easily one of the best new series of 2026. Think Stephen King meets Parks & Rec, with a dash of Twin Peaks for good measure. arstechnica.com/culture/2026...arstechnica.comReview: Widow's Bay is a boldly original take on comedic horrorAn eminently binge-able series that honors classic horror tropes while reinventing them in surprising ways... 37311 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Paging @straczynski.bsky.social ! www.polygon.com/doctor-who-c...polygon.comDoctor Who's future is uncertain as 2026 plans are canceled and showrunner leaves the seriesPour one out for Doctor Who fans, because Christmas just got canceled. 000 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorJennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 07/06/2026RIP Anthony Head: Our 10 favorite moments of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Gile. Head’s genius—and that of his character—lay in quietly filling in the gaps in every scene. arstechnica.com/culture/2026...arstechnica.comRIP Anthony Head: Our 10 favorite moments of Buffy's GilesHead's true genius—and that of his character, Giles—lay in quietly filling in the gaps in every scene... 36114 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 16/05/2026@queencodemonkey.dev On the Friday 5/15 DTNS post show I heard you use the phrase “buying a plane for the peanuts” and though I’d never heard it before I instantly understood it. Good one. 🙂 010 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorSean Carroll @seanmcarroll.bsky.social · 04/04/2026The administration's budget request would cut research funding for the National Science Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency by more than 50%. It's hard to imagine an external enemy causing more long-term damage to this country. www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comMassive budget cuts for US science proposed again by Trump administrationBudget proposal would also curb federal payments for scientific publishing. 16385141 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorThe 70s Guy @stevenw888.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Born 24 March 1935 - Carol Kaye, one of the most prolific bass guitarists, who has played on an estimated 10,000 recordings in a career spanning over 50 years. Kaye was the bassist on many Phil Spector and Brian Wilson productions in the 1960s and 1970s. She is 91 years old today. #CarolKaye 21991541471 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorIda B Wells' Winchester Rifle @dytsras.bsky.social · 20/03/2026You could say that Rock n Roll was born 111 years ago today in Arkansas, but probably not where you'd think. Before there was a Chuck Berry or Little Richard, there was those who wanted to be like her. Rosetta Nubin better known as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of Rock was born on this day 480244847554 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 16/03/2026I would love to see the actual items represented in this ad. 142 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Decades to build. Mere months to destroy. Unconscionable. 000 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorBrett Harris @bretttharris.bsky.social · 14/03/2026From “1776” released this week. Written by @straczynski.bsky.social I swear sometimes I think he has a crystal ball. Keep in mind this was solicited months ago and likely written months before that. He had no way of knowing what would be going on now. 510531 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 12/03/2026I don't know how much longer I can sustain my outrage at what these loons are up to. 010 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 04/02/2026mastodon.social/@Ameboid/116...mastodon.socialAmelia Rochko (@Ameboid@mastodon.social)The deliberate conscious effort that we humans require to do anything, like make art or write an academic paper, has been belittled and glossed over. Instead results are glamorously prized as the pro... 000 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Share one of your favorite lines from a COMEDY movie. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HRu...youtube.comBallad of Buster Scruggs | First Time?YouTube video by Cool Scenes 000 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Oh, man. His work is all over my comic collection. What a legend. 000 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorDan Diamond @ddiamond.bsky.social · 08/11/2025sometimes an Oxford comma can make all the difference 16878951192 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorAndy Kostrub @andrewkostrub.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Updating my LEGO White House 7794689810955 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 24/10/2025@queencodemonkey.dev Tall-Ass Screens is my new Talking Heads cover band. (Heard you talking about phones on DTNS on 10/24 😋) 020 0
Son of a Sailor @sonofasailor.bsky.social · 08/10/2025@colleendoran.bsky.social I wanted to spend time with my newly arrived Good Omens graphic novel, but Sophie called dibs. 0341 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorSaganism @sagan.bsky.social · 19/06/2025One of the biggest problems with the world is that fools are always so sure and certain about everything and intelligent people are so full of doubts and uncertainties. 10055681219 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorHaysey_Draws Spooky Teachers @haysey-draws.art · 13/06/2025I kid you not, my work knows that I do drawing on the side and someone in the office told me AI could save me time and my response was "but I like drawing" and it broke them. They didn't know how to answer, they just couldn't comprehend that people make art because they like making art. 2057381799 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorBlair Shedd @onegemini.com · 14/06/2025Well said by @felicia.day - youtube.com/shorts/HIX7J...youtube.comYour Art is Important #feliciadayYouTube video by Felicia Day 517646 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorC. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 05/06/2025The reason generative AI is so popular with wannabe creatives is best illustrated by something every pro writer has encountered: getting pitched an idea by someone saying "You write it and we'll split the profits!" because they think the idea is what has value, not the writing. The opposite is true. 462527729 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorKatie Mack @astrokatie.com · 03/06/2025I've seen folks talk about how "in four years" they'll be able to get back to their planned projects and I really don't think that's going to work out. People & projects losing funding now will not be able to hit pause and come back once funding is restored. Hard-won progress & capacity will be lost 310119772927 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorRichard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Please take a look at the Locus Gofundme. You'll be helping an essential publication, plus you can grab some amazing perks. 23917 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorDanny Deraney @dannyderaney.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Every year on Memorial Day, I share this video of French caretakers who take sand from Omaha Beach in Normandy, and scrub them into the letters to give them the gold coloring. They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died. France also gave us this land as American soil. 11084385210458 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorBrendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 04/05/2025Real headlines about the President of the United States. Happening right in front of us. (via @parkermolloy.com) 34933342 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorRhianna Pratchett @rhi.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Happy birthday, Dad. Time to come back now, it’s all gone a bit rubbish without you. ❤️❤️❤️ 218101751034 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorBookshop.org @bookshop.org · 25/04/2025Need an excuse to buy more books? Now you have one! Saturday is Indie Bookstore Day! Show your favorite indie some love.people.comWhy Shopping Local This Indie Bookstore Day Is More Important Than EverSeveral independent book store owners are encouraging people to go out to their local independent bookstores to buy some novels to help celebrate Independent Bookstore Day and keep independent busines... 291379632 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 07/04/2025A reminder that if the government can send migrants to a prison camp without any due process, it can send U.S. citizens there, too. I know because this happened to me and my family in 1942. 5044209312547 0
Reposted by Son of a SailorMike Drucker @mikedrucker.bsky.social · 07/04/2025CEOs upset about Trump’s tariffs sound like mob bosses shouting “I thought we had a deal!” at the Joker. 96122732839 0
