Honest Monkey
@honestmonkey.bsky.social
My catch-phrase is going to be "Man, I hate when that happens". That, or "#($*ing auto-correct"
Hey, just to let you know, I jumped into a Corvette and ran the mile in 24 seconds. I think that beats the world record for running the mile.
August 24, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Hey, just to let you know, I jumped into a Corvette and ran the mile in 24 seconds. I think that beats the world record for running the mile.
I just want to know, if I haven't seen "Oppenheimer" yet, what do I need to know before watching "The Odyssey"?
July 18, 2026 at 12:27 AM
I just want to know, if I haven't seen "Oppenheimer" yet, what do I need to know before watching "The Odyssey"?
Did anyone else have to go through "age verification" recently? I had to do it with Bluesky just now. Hoping it wasn't a scam, but it wouldn't let me on until I did it. I am in a "location that requires age verification"
July 10, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Did anyone else have to go through "age verification" recently? I had to do it with Bluesky just now. Hoping it wasn't a scam, but it wouldn't let me on until I did it. I am in a "location that requires age verification"
As part of the continuing enshittification of things, I've noticed it's harder now to just buy something, like at a self checkout. Do you want a warrantee? Do you want to donate to some random cause? Are you in our loyalty program? Do you want to join? How many bags did you use? This other cause?
July 9, 2026 at 7:46 PM
As part of the continuing enshittification of things, I've noticed it's harder now to just buy something, like at a self checkout. Do you want a warrantee? Do you want to donate to some random cause? Are you in our loyalty program? Do you want to join? How many bags did you use? This other cause?
Mexico must have just scored, I can hear the cheering down the block
July 6, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Mexico must have just scored, I can hear the cheering down the block
I'm sure someone has already noticed this, but it seems like someone in the Trump administration read "1984" (not Trump, of course) and thought "Hey, an instruction manual"
June 12, 2026 at 4:30 AM
I'm sure someone has already noticed this, but it seems like someone in the Trump administration read "1984" (not Trump, of course) and thought "Hey, an instruction manual"
"Metzger's Dog" by Thomas Perry
I know this book is 46 years old now, but I just recently read it, and it's one of the funniest and funnest books I've ever read. These guys accidentally steal from the CIA and try to blackmail them for money, hilarity ensues. Amazed no one every made it into a movie
I know this book is 46 years old now, but I just recently read it, and it's one of the funniest and funnest books I've ever read. These guys accidentally steal from the CIA and try to blackmail them for money, hilarity ensues. Amazed no one every made it into a movie
May 25, 2026 at 1:06 AM
"Metzger's Dog" by Thomas Perry
I know this book is 46 years old now, but I just recently read it, and it's one of the funniest and funnest books I've ever read. These guys accidentally steal from the CIA and try to blackmail them for money, hilarity ensues. Amazed no one every made it into a movie
I know this book is 46 years old now, but I just recently read it, and it's one of the funniest and funnest books I've ever read. These guys accidentally steal from the CIA and try to blackmail them for money, hilarity ensues. Amazed no one every made it into a movie
Seen in the wild, a recent book by @philplait.bsky.social
This was in the McDonald Observatory's gift shop
This was in the McDonald Observatory's gift shop
May 17, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Seen in the wild, a recent book by @philplait.bsky.social
This was in the McDonald Observatory's gift shop
This was in the McDonald Observatory's gift shop
May the seventh be with you
May 8, 2026 at 3:11 PM
May the seventh be with you
May the sixth be with you
May 8, 2026 at 2:27 AM
May the sixth be with you
May the sixth be with you
May 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
May the sixth be with you
May the fifth be with you
May 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM
May the fifth be with you
May the third be with you
May 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM
May the third be with you
May the second be with you
May 2, 2026 at 6:54 PM
May the second be with you
May the first be with you
May 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
May the first be with you
Had the occasion to leave from Las Vegas Harry Stiles International airport. Don't know how much the TSA problems were Trump's fault, but I expect 90% at least. It sucked
April 10, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Had the occasion to leave from Las Vegas Harry Stiles International airport. Don't know how much the TSA problems were Trump's fault, but I expect 90% at least. It sucked
So, @bradmeltzer.com sent me an advance copy of "The Viper", his latest Zig and Nola novel. This was a fun read, with many twists and turns, few that I saw coming. Very much enjoyed it, I like these characters. If you can't get Brad to send you a copy, maybe hit up Barnes & Noble or something.
January 6, 2026 at 7:49 AM
So, @bradmeltzer.com sent me an advance copy of "The Viper", his latest Zig and Nola novel. This was a fun read, with many twists and turns, few that I saw coming. Very much enjoyed it, I like these characters. If you can't get Brad to send you a copy, maybe hit up Barnes & Noble or something.
Kind of disappointed, got a new router but it didn't make anything any faster. I even removed the plastic wrap and took it out of the box. Set it on the old one, nothing. It's like it's not even there. So much for "wireless router".
December 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Kind of disappointed, got a new router but it didn't make anything any faster. I even removed the plastic wrap and took it out of the box. Set it on the old one, nothing. It's like it's not even there. So much for "wireless router".
'Magic balls' installed by drones could conquer US market thanks to game-changing performance: 'It's never been like this'
December 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM
'Magic balls' installed by drones could conquer US market thanks to game-changing performance: 'It's never been like this'
I know, I know, you have a business of some sort, and absolutely HAVE to have a "Black Friday" sale. If I get an email with those words in it, I delete it immediately, not reading anything else. Whoever you are, whatever you're selling, canned.
November 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I know, I know, you have a business of some sort, and absolutely HAVE to have a "Black Friday" sale. If I get an email with those words in it, I delete it immediately, not reading anything else. Whoever you are, whatever you're selling, canned.
I know they call it "pre-boarding", but really, it's just _boarding_. Pre-boarding is me sitting on my ass in an uncomfortable chair for an hour because the flight is delayed.
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I know they call it "pre-boarding", but really, it's just _boarding_. Pre-boarding is me sitting on my ass in an uncomfortable chair for an hour because the flight is delayed.
I saw the new Tron:Ares movie and it wasn't too bad. Not sure why there's so much hate. Had some plot holes, but was a decent action movie. They were really hoping for a sequel, wow
October 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I saw the new Tron:Ares movie and it wasn't too bad. Not sure why there's so much hate. Had some plot holes, but was a decent action movie. They were really hoping for a sequel, wow
So I was in New Orleans, saw this, and right after that, ICE put it in handcuffs and hauled it away
September 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
So I was in New Orleans, saw this, and right after that, ICE put it in handcuffs and hauled it away
People are often asking me why I'm here. Not on Bluesky, but something angry like
"Why are you in my apartment? I don't know you!"
And I have to be honest and say "The voices in my head told me to go into 16B."
"Did they tell you to bring that big knife?"
I reply "No, I just like knives."
Fun times
"Why are you in my apartment? I don't know you!"
And I have to be honest and say "The voices in my head told me to go into 16B."
"Did they tell you to bring that big knife?"
I reply "No, I just like knives."
Fun times
June 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
People are often asking me why I'm here. Not on Bluesky, but something angry like
"Why are you in my apartment? I don't know you!"
And I have to be honest and say "The voices in my head told me to go into 16B."
"Did they tell you to bring that big knife?"
I reply "No, I just like knives."
Fun times
"Why are you in my apartment? I don't know you!"
And I have to be honest and say "The voices in my head told me to go into 16B."
"Did they tell you to bring that big knife?"
I reply "No, I just like knives."
Fun times