Paul Ashby
@thepaulashby.bsky.social
Earth, water, air, fire, flora, fauna, books, film, photography, music, comedy, tech, demagoguery, critical thought, language, power, & people who use them. Professional gardener. Manzanar volunteer. Resting bemused face. Also: @[email protected]
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I don't like Newsom but the idea that the only way to avoid dealing with him is to have Harris back underwhelms me to the extreme.
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
Newsom says he won’t run for president if Harris runs again
“I don’t know if she runs but we’ll see,” Newsom told CNN in an interview posted Monday.
www.politico.com
September 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
I don't like Newsom but the idea that the only way to avoid dealing with him is to have Harris back underwhelms me to the extreme.
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
Swain isn't a scientist who's prone to hyperbole, but his warnings regarding California coastal heat & moisture (latter kicking in in December) are sobering.
The data -- well-presented & clearly explained -- all point to a high possibility of one of the wettest California winters on record.
#cawx
The data -- well-presented & clearly explained -- all point to a high possibility of one of the wettest California winters on record.
#cawx
If you missed it live, and are interested in this year's extreme El Niño event and its potential to bring major California impacts, I'd strongly encourage you to check out the recording! I even created some custom graphics just for this session...
youtube.com/live/2v4k0nb...
youtube.com/live/2v4k0nb...
September 2026 update: Extremely strong El Niño event remains on track for autumn-winter
YouTube video by Weather West
youtube.com
September 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Swain isn't a scientist who's prone to hyperbole, but his warnings regarding California coastal heat & moisture (latter kicking in in December) are sobering.
The data -- well-presented & clearly explained -- all point to a high possibility of one of the wettest California winters on record.
#cawx
The data -- well-presented & clearly explained -- all point to a high possibility of one of the wettest California winters on record.
#cawx
File under "Sit down. You're not helping."
September 11, 2026 at 3:25 AM
File under "Sit down. You're not helping."
Name another country (or any genre of music) star who's used their status and fame as an influential platform to promote unity and inclusivity.... and basic human rights.
#dolly
#dolly
8 Times Dolly Parton Cemented Her Status as an LGBTQ+ Icon
<p>The queer community has plenty of reasons to love her.</p>
www.advocate.com
August 26, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Name another country (or any genre of music) star who's used their status and fame as an influential platform to promote unity and inclusivity.... and basic human rights.
#dolly
#dolly
I can't be bothered to follow (or even read posts by) folks who can't be bothered to put a period at the end of their sentences, or a question mark at the end of an interrogative.
Be an adult. Communicate.
Be an adult. Communicate.
August 25, 2026 at 2:38 AM
I can't be bothered to follow (or even read posts by) folks who can't be bothered to put a period at the end of their sentences, or a question mark at the end of an interrogative.
Be an adult. Communicate.
Be an adult. Communicate.
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The WNBA anti-trans protests are like seeing people with signs outside a Burger King saying they’re against Burger King workers having to serve food to Bigfoot. Like I don’t think you need to worry about that ma’am. I don’t think Bigfoot goes here
August 24, 2026 at 1:28 AM
The WNBA anti-trans protests are like seeing people with signs outside a Burger King saying they’re against Burger King workers having to serve food to Bigfoot. Like I don’t think you need to worry about that ma’am. I don’t think Bigfoot goes here
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I'm not always right about politics but I will happily stand behind my longstanding "newsom isn't going to win the dem primary" take
remember too that next year he will be out of office and no longer the governor of the biggest blue state in the country, and all we'll see is his awful podcast
remember too that next year he will be out of office and no longer the governor of the biggest blue state in the country, and all we'll see is his awful podcast
How 2028 Democratic Primary Polling Has Shifted Since January 1, 2026
🟢Ossoff: +5
🟢Kelly: +4.1
🟢Harris: +2.4
🟢AOC: +1.5
🟢Buttigieg: +1.3
🟢Shapiro: +1.4
🔴Newsom: -10.8
🟢Ossoff: +5
🟢Kelly: +4.1
🟢Harris: +2.4
🟢AOC: +1.5
🟢Buttigieg: +1.3
🟢Shapiro: +1.4
🔴Newsom: -10.8
August 19, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I'm not always right about politics but I will happily stand behind my longstanding "newsom isn't going to win the dem primary" take
remember too that next year he will be out of office and no longer the governor of the biggest blue state in the country, and all we'll see is his awful podcast
remember too that next year he will be out of office and no longer the governor of the biggest blue state in the country, and all we'll see is his awful podcast
IF FOOD WORKED YOU WOULDN'T HAVE TO etc
IF AIR WORKED YOU WOULDN'T NEED TO KEEP BREATHING
IF WATER WORKED YOU WOULDN’T NEED TO KEEP DRINKING IT
August 16, 2026 at 2:19 AM
IF FOOD WORKED YOU WOULDN'T HAVE TO etc
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WNBA players union leadership released a statement, I suggest everyone read it.
This is the message of united union leaders: hate will not be tolerated and trans inclusion IS protecting women’s rights to play sports
This is excellently crafted. Proud of Nneka, Phee and the rest of WNBPA leaders
This is the message of united union leaders: hate will not be tolerated and trans inclusion IS protecting women’s rights to play sports
This is excellently crafted. Proud of Nneka, Phee and the rest of WNBPA leaders
August 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
WNBA players union leadership released a statement, I suggest everyone read it.
This is the message of united union leaders: hate will not be tolerated and trans inclusion IS protecting women’s rights to play sports
This is excellently crafted. Proud of Nneka, Phee and the rest of WNBPA leaders
This is the message of united union leaders: hate will not be tolerated and trans inclusion IS protecting women’s rights to play sports
This is excellently crafted. Proud of Nneka, Phee and the rest of WNBPA leaders
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The 37-person town of Antelope, Oregon has a rich, strange history. I wrote this essay for Portland Monthly about being drawn to its darkness: www.pdxmonthly.com/travel-and-o...
A Dark Sky Escape in Antelope, Oregon
Decades after a cult takeover, the tiny town looks to the stars.
www.pdxmonthly.com
August 4, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The 37-person town of Antelope, Oregon has a rich, strange history. I wrote this essay for Portland Monthly about being drawn to its darkness: www.pdxmonthly.com/travel-and-o...
If anyone knows how to block posts containing the words "Sophie Cunningham" here, on Mastodon, and Instagram, I'd love to hear how to do it.
August 3, 2026 at 11:32 PM
If anyone knows how to block posts containing the words "Sophie Cunningham" here, on Mastodon, and Instagram, I'd love to hear how to do it.
Let's compare and contrast the wildfires in Canada with the fires in the USA. This image is current as of 6pm PT Jul 17.
Damn you, Canada; why don't you rake your forests!
Damn you, Canada; why don't you rake your forests!
July 18, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Let's compare and contrast the wildfires in Canada with the fires in the USA. This image is current as of 6pm PT Jul 17.
Damn you, Canada; why don't you rake your forests!
Damn you, Canada; why don't you rake your forests!
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All this tells me is that we also have to also shut down the golf courses
July 16, 2026 at 5:54 PM
All this tells me is that we also have to also shut down the golf courses
Good night, Blueskysters.
Requiem for the Static King, Pt. 1
YouTube video by A Winged Victory For The Sullen - Topic
www.youtube.com
July 12, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Good night, Blueskysters.
Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow, Bluesky.
PS: it's July, at least where I am.
PS: it's July, at least where I am.
Funharm - What Month Is It?
YouTube video by funharm
www.youtube.com
July 11, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow, Bluesky.
PS: it's July, at least where I am.
PS: it's July, at least where I am.
Claire Vaye Watkins mulls over the final Sundance in Park City, "where the drinks were good, and the nature documentaries were, for the most part, sad."
One Last Run - Believer Magazine
Past Claire has fucked me again. Ignoring the Sundance Film Festival’s prudent advice not to drink alcohol until acclimated to the altitude, she enjoyed last night at a saloon a couple of beers and so...
www.thebeliever.net
July 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Claire Vaye Watkins mulls over the final Sundance in Park City, "where the drinks were good, and the nature documentaries were, for the most part, sad."
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I feel so bad for the dogs 😩
Not a great idea. Too many fireworks, too many flyovers and also sonic booms combined with a punishing heat wave sounds like a catastrophe waiting to happen.
Wait are they seriously going supersonic over DC?
July 3, 2026 at 3:13 PM
I feel so bad for the dogs 😩
Nihilist Arby's: a timeless July 4th tweet from 2020 just keeps on giving.
July 3, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Nihilist Arby's: a timeless July 4th tweet from 2020 just keeps on giving.
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If elected President, i will pardon this woman. 🇺🇸
July 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM
If elected President, i will pardon this woman. 🇺🇸
"The US kills people who “need killing” all the time. We’re on a campaign of killing unidentified guys in boats in the Gulf of Dementia b/c the gov't claims they’re drug dealers. [...] We shoot protesters. We shoot people on the very thin pretense that they were “threatening” police officers."
A Bit of Tedious Drama At Bluesky
Bluesky Can Ban Whoever They Want! But They Won’t Stop Me From Saying What I Think. I Think The World Would Be A Better Place Without Elon Musk.
www.popehat.com
June 25, 2026 at 5:37 PM
"The US kills people who “need killing” all the time. We’re on a campaign of killing unidentified guys in boats in the Gulf of Dementia b/c the gov't claims they’re drug dealers. [...] We shoot protesters. We shoot people on the very thin pretense that they were “threatening” police officers."
Friends don't let friends use #Siteground to host their WordPress blogs and email.
Honestly, an AI "support" nightmare that just keeps on giving.
Honestly, an AI "support" nightmare that just keeps on giving.
June 25, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Friends don't let friends use #Siteground to host their WordPress blogs and email.
Honestly, an AI "support" nightmare that just keeps on giving.
Honestly, an AI "support" nightmare that just keeps on giving.
All my Siteground-hosted websites are down, as are associated email accounts. Have been so for over an hour.
Site Tools, WordPress Admin -- nothing works.
How great would it be if this company had a System Status page after log-in? If there IS one, I can't find it.
#siteground
Site Tools, WordPress Admin -- nothing works.
How great would it be if this company had a System Status page after log-in? If there IS one, I can't find it.
#siteground
June 16, 2026 at 2:11 AM
All my Siteground-hosted websites are down, as are associated email accounts. Have been so for over an hour.
Site Tools, WordPress Admin -- nothing works.
How great would it be if this company had a System Status page after log-in? If there IS one, I can't find it.
#siteground
Site Tools, WordPress Admin -- nothing works.
How great would it be if this company had a System Status page after log-in? If there IS one, I can't find it.
#siteground
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I think people have an unrealistic, tv-based expectation of how a journalist should act in a good interview, just like they have an unrealistic idea of what a good cross-examination looks like. Your subject in either situation is never going to Perry Mason “you’re right I confess.”
June 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
I think people have an unrealistic, tv-based expectation of how a journalist should act in a good interview, just like they have an unrealistic idea of what a good cross-examination looks like. Your subject in either situation is never going to Perry Mason “you’re right I confess.”
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The hard part about propaganda is that the past changes so quickly you have no idea what will happen yesterday.
Trump: "I didn't guarantee no war."
Trump guaranteeing no more wars:
Trump guaranteeing no more wars:
June 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The hard part about propaganda is that the past changes so quickly you have no idea what will happen yesterday.