Jeff Nachtigall
@dirklancer.bsky.social
Endurance performance artist.
Poet on the bus.
Creativity from constraint.
Beards. Words. Midlife Crisis.
Award winner. ADHD Dad.
Once I was owned by a tiny bakery, now I work at a bigger bakery.
"Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly." -Hemingway
Poet on the bus.
Creativity from constraint.
Beards. Words. Midlife Crisis.
Award winner. ADHD Dad.
Once I was owned by a tiny bakery, now I work at a bigger bakery.
"Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly." -Hemingway
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Jeff Nachtigall
@dirklancer.bsky.social
· Mar 23
Re-re-intro time:
Hi! I'm Jeff; still unconventional and all the rest. No longer owned by a tiny bakery, just carrying the debt and emotional baggage of business failure.
Amateur cruciverbalist yearning for neurodivergent self-improvement, poetry affirmation, and dopamine.
Looking for work.
Hi! I'm Jeff; still unconventional and all the rest. No longer owned by a tiny bakery, just carrying the debt and emotional baggage of business failure.
Amateur cruciverbalist yearning for neurodivergent self-improvement, poetry affirmation, and dopamine.
Looking for work.
Re-intro time:
Hi! I’m Jeff; an unconventional poet/Dad from the Canadian prairies. I have 2 adult kids, 2 rescue dogs, & have been madly in love w/ the same lowkey juggernaut since the 1900s.
I'm owned by a tiny bakery & I lived w/ ADHD 45yrs before discovering it. I'm probably bad at hide-&-seek.
Hi! I’m Jeff; an unconventional poet/Dad from the Canadian prairies. I have 2 adult kids, 2 rescue dogs, & have been madly in love w/ the same lowkey juggernaut since the 1900s.
I'm owned by a tiny bakery & I lived w/ ADHD 45yrs before discovering it. I'm probably bad at hide-&-seek.
Re-re-re-intro time:
Hi! I'm Jeff; still unconventional, still carrying the debt and emotional baggage of business failure.
Amateur cruciverbalist yearning for neurodivergent self-improvement, poetry affirmation, side-quest completion & dopamine.
Once again working in an office under a bakery. ☕️🥐🖥😇
Hi! I'm Jeff; still unconventional, still carrying the debt and emotional baggage of business failure.
Amateur cruciverbalist yearning for neurodivergent self-improvement, poetry affirmation, side-quest completion & dopamine.
Once again working in an office under a bakery. ☕️🥐🖥😇
I think I might only be on social media still because I don't want to miss the moment it finally happens.
September 14, 2026 at 1:39 AM
I think I might only be on social media still because I don't want to miss the moment it finally happens.
WHY DON'T YOU ANSWER
she yells - unflinching, he thinks
of flies and honey
#haiku #haikuonthebus #senryu
she yells - unflinching, he thinks
of flies and honey
#haiku #haikuonthebus #senryu
September 10, 2026 at 11:46 PM
WHY DON'T YOU ANSWER
she yells - unflinching, he thinks
of flies and honey
#haiku #haikuonthebus #senryu
she yells - unflinching, he thinks
of flies and honey
#haiku #haikuonthebus #senryu
Get me a sharpie so I can change the name of Americans to cowards, conmen, and fools.
President Donald Trump pledged to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. The promise, made at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas, could cost over $1 trillion and would require congressional approval.
Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins
President Donald Trump says he plans to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
bit.ly
September 10, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Get me a sharpie so I can change the name of Americans to cowards, conmen, and fools.
I've been waiting 35 minutes for a bus that runs on 15 minute frequency. 🙃
September 4, 2026 at 11:01 PM
I've been waiting 35 minutes for a bus that runs on 15 minute frequency. 🙃
after months of this
some days I, too, just screen gaze
it's hard to resist
#haiku #haikuonthebus #senryu
some days I, too, just screen gaze
it's hard to resist
#haiku #haikuonthebus #senryu
September 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM
after months of this
some days I, too, just screen gaze
it's hard to resist
#haiku #haikuonthebus #senryu
some days I, too, just screen gaze
it's hard to resist
#haiku #haikuonthebus #senryu
This morning as I boarded the bus and walked to the back, 3 of the 4 passengers already on board looked me in the eye and said "good morning."
Please like and subscribe for more pleasant observations.
Please like and subscribe for more pleasant observations.
September 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
This morning as I boarded the bus and walked to the back, 3 of the 4 passengers already on board looked me in the eye and said "good morning."
Please like and subscribe for more pleasant observations.
Please like and subscribe for more pleasant observations.
This is only the 5th September of my life where there has been no 'back-to-school' energy at home or work (with 11 years of both.)
September 2, 2026 at 2:34 PM
This is only the 5th September of my life where there has been no 'back-to-school' energy at home or work (with 11 years of both.)
the Fall bus schedule
starts earlier than I thought
I'll be late for work
#haiku #haikuonthebus #senryu
starts earlier than I thought
I'll be late for work
#haiku #haikuonthebus #senryu
August 31, 2026 at 2:47 PM
the Fall bus schedule
starts earlier than I thought
I'll be late for work
#haiku #haikuonthebus #senryu
starts earlier than I thought
I'll be late for work
#haiku #haikuonthebus #senryu
Went treasure hunting to 3 thrift shops today and came up *almost* empty handed, with the exception of this mid-century modern (?) enameled copper dish/tray. Something about the design and feel of it in my hand kept me coming back.
August 29, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Went treasure hunting to 3 thrift shops today and came up *almost* empty handed, with the exception of this mid-century modern (?) enameled copper dish/tray. Something about the design and feel of it in my hand kept me coming back.
Macauley Culkin turned 46 this week. He's now the same age Trump was when they were both in Home Alone 2.
August 29, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Macauley Culkin turned 46 this week. He's now the same age Trump was when they were both in Home Alone 2.
I tried to catch the rider who left their banana peel on the back seat of the bus, but they gave me the slip.
August 28, 2026 at 10:37 PM
I tried to catch the rider who left their banana peel on the back seat of the bus, but they gave me the slip.
I told the driver on the morning route. I won't be saying anything to this guy taking me home.
It's the last day of this rotation on ETS. If you had a good driver these last 3 months, tell them.
#publictransit
#publictransit
August 28, 2026 at 10:25 PM
I told the driver on the morning route. I won't be saying anything to this guy taking me home.
It's the last day of this rotation on ETS. If you had a good driver these last 3 months, tell them.
#publictransit
#publictransit
August 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
It's the last day of this rotation on ETS. If you had a good driver these last 3 months, tell them.
#publictransit
#publictransit
Reposted by Jeff Nachtigall
"On Tuesday, the University of Alberta announced it has given away a $3M war memorial for $1 and a handshake."
Please see our response to the U of A's recent announcement on the Memorial Organ in Convocation Hall. #yegheritage #UAlberta
Please see our response to the U of A's recent announcement on the Memorial Organ in Convocation Hall. #yegheritage #UAlberta
U of A sells $3M memorial for $1 and a handshake
The Arts Building (1915). Within lies Convocation Hall and the Memorial Organ. On Tuesday, the University of Alberta announced it has given away a $3M war memorial for $1 and a handshake. We take i…
uniteforthepipes.wordpress.com
August 27, 2026 at 11:13 PM
"On Tuesday, the University of Alberta announced it has given away a $3M war memorial for $1 and a handshake."
Please see our response to the U of A's recent announcement on the Memorial Organ in Convocation Hall. #yegheritage #UAlberta
Please see our response to the U of A's recent announcement on the Memorial Organ in Convocation Hall. #yegheritage #UAlberta
So, how are the rest of the 80 year olds today?
August 28, 2026 at 12:01 AM
So, how are the rest of the 80 year olds today?
August 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM
There are people who say good morning to me on the bus, who I have never seen outside of commuting to work.
This is because I am a fucking joy to be around.
This is because I am a fucking joy to be around.
August 27, 2026 at 5:06 AM
There are people who say good morning to me on the bus, who I have never seen outside of commuting to work.
This is because I am a fucking joy to be around.
This is because I am a fucking joy to be around.
Reposted by Jeff Nachtigall
‘It was the worst of times for the “facts matter and words mean things“ crowd‘
August 26, 2026 at 4:41 PM
‘It was the worst of times for the “facts matter and words mean things“ crowd‘
It's always National Dog Day in our house.
(Five dogs made me post this)
(Five dogs made me post this)
August 27, 2026 at 4:29 AM
It's always National Dog Day in our house.
(Five dogs made me post this)
(Five dogs made me post this)
Sometimes I see little number patterns that make me anxious. Sometimes they get my hopes up. Just little patterns, probably mean nothing.
August 26, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Sometimes I see little number patterns that make me anxious. Sometimes they get my hopes up. Just little patterns, probably mean nothing.
Reposted by Jeff Nachtigall
This is the first in a series on the Memorial Organ in Convocation Hall. It looks at the U of A's involvement in the first two world wars, and the creation of the memorial. #UAlberta #yegheritage
I'd appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please repost and share the article widely.
I'd appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please repost and share the article widely.
Yes, it is a war memorial
The Memorial Organ in Convocation Hall. “They knew that facing war meant facing death, yet with cheerful if saddened hearts they went. They were of our best, the finest scholars and athletes in the…
uniteforthepipes.wordpress.com
August 26, 2026 at 10:04 PM
This is the first in a series on the Memorial Organ in Convocation Hall. It looks at the U of A's involvement in the first two world wars, and the creation of the memorial. #UAlberta #yegheritage
I'd appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please repost and share the article widely.
I'd appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please repost and share the article widely.
"Watson and Phimester both tried the civic election route and lost, presumably because voters didn’t see enough value in what they were selling."
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Keith Gerein: Edmontonians must stop asking UCP government to undermine city autonomy
Edmontonians undermine city autonomy when they ask the Alberta government to override decisions on bike lanes, infill, and photo radar.
edmontonjournal.com
August 26, 2026 at 6:10 PM
"Watson and Phimester both tried the civic election route and lost, presumably because voters didn’t see enough value in what they were selling."
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Reposted by Jeff Nachtigall
I'm a Procurement and Logistics professional in Edmonton, Alberta.
If you know of a good work opportunity with a positive, professional and supportive organization, please help me get in contact with them.
My DMs are open for this purpose.
If you know of a good work opportunity with a positive, professional and supportive organization, please help me get in contact with them.
My DMs are open for this purpose.
August 25, 2026 at 5:36 PM
I'm a Procurement and Logistics professional in Edmonton, Alberta.
If you know of a good work opportunity with a positive, professional and supportive organization, please help me get in contact with them.
My DMs are open for this purpose.
If you know of a good work opportunity with a positive, professional and supportive organization, please help me get in contact with them.
My DMs are open for this purpose.