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Russell Sprague

@kingfox

IT professional, gamer, foodie, father, craft beer drinker, and metal head. Principal Technical Account Manager at AWS. Opinions are my own. He/him. https://linktr.ee/Kingfox

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Extremely grateful for my team at the cancer center, but looking forward to seeing less of them. As my oncologist said, "Hopefully I'll never need to see you again!"

10.03.2026 21:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

But for now I can get my blood tested every few months, keep my fingers crossed, and keep on living.

Apparently my complications were the subject of a expert panel discussion at the cancer institute this week. 🀣 I'm happier writing case studies than being the subject of one.

10.03.2026 21:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Because the cancer was aggressive and widespread (stage 4a, 9 Gleason), there's a substantial chance of it returning at some point over the course of my lifetime. Then I'll need to enter into a round of treatment and deal with that fight.

10.03.2026 21:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Based on how the cancer had spread to lymph nodes removed during the surgery and some of the nearby plumbing, they assumed it had spread to other systems and further treatment would be needed. For now? It's not!

10.03.2026 21:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of Kingfox smiling, wearing a shirt that reads, "Build for resilience".

Image of Kingfox smiling, wearing a shirt that reads, "Build for resilience".

Positive news! My PSA levels are under 0.1, in the undetectable range. If you don't have a prostate anymore, this is the biomarker to indicate presence of prostate cancer in the body.

10.03.2026 21:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Lazy chaotic jumble, focusing on utilitarian accomplishment of missions and a pile of habitats. Like the hot mess that is my ACNH island.

09.03.2026 02:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not now. Please no.

28.02.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

[0011472] Dwarf gains no good thoughts from attending meeting, constantly tries to attend meeting.

26.02.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 313 πŸ” 107 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 18

Thank you! Greatly appreciated. ❀️

At least I've convinced a few CSers to see a doctor. 🀣

22.02.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The true tragedy of Macbeth is outlined when one Witch asks "When shall we three meet again?", it's so hard to get your schedules to align as adults

16.12.2024 11:49 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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a group of people are dancing in front of a sign that says what 'd miss Alt: Daveed Diggs playing Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton dancing in front of words reading "What'd I miss?"

Trying to catch up on five million burning fires that took place while out on medical leave. There's not enough coffee, and I'm extremely grateful for how great my colleagues are with what they had to handle.

16.02.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Major Partagaz Enjoys Cerveza Cristal
Major Partagaz Enjoys Cerveza Cristal YouTube video by FishEnds

This is my cue to evangelize by far the funniest Andor meme yet made youtu.be/Mt5z4IkD-qE?...

09.02.2026 00:28 πŸ‘ 208 πŸ” 47 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 5

honestly respect for the ad that’s just like β€œpokemon are cool.” they are cool

09.02.2026 02:02 πŸ‘ 4475 πŸ” 784 πŸ’¬ 62 πŸ“Œ 72

But standing here among the people of Punxsutawney and basking in the warmth of their hearths and hearts, I couldn't imagine a better fate than a long and lustrous winter.

02.02.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When Chekhov saw the long winter, he saw a winter bleak and dark and bereft of hope. Yet we know that winter is just another step in the cycle of life.

02.02.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Singing through the bloody mist
We’ll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst

Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny

29.01.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 6412 πŸ” 2494 πŸ’¬ 257 πŸ“Œ 260

You ever read a book about watchmaking? It changes you.

29.01.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 114 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

28.01.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 97502 πŸ” 40879 πŸ’¬ 4303 πŸ“Œ 5361
Masked kingfox in a hospital.

Masked kingfox in a hospital.

Alive. Not done yet. More details on Facebook. #cancer

21.01.2026 17:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Timehop wishing me a happy birthday. And showing my 3537 day streak.

Timehop wishing me a happy birthday. And showing my 3537 day streak.

@timehop.bsky.social Thank you so much!

15.01.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman stands in front of a bed that says 1:24 am on the bottom Alt: a woman stands in front of a bed creepily

With how much I need to (carefully, painfully) get up in the middle of the night and stand next to bed, it feels like a really crappy Paranormal Activity sequel. #cancer

11.01.2026 11:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Much like the cantrip Mage Hand, I currently cannot carry more than ten pounds. #cancer

10.01.2026 03:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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08.01.2026 01:45 πŸ‘ 13808 πŸ” 2602 πŸ’¬ 99 πŸ“Œ 81

Okay, I will preface this with the GIGANTIC disclaimer that I promise I know how this looks, and I *swear* this is not personally motivated: If you have an old #LiveJournal account, and it has things you still care about in it, download it or import it to Dreamwidth SOON. Details:

01.01.2026 11:26 πŸ‘ 1082 πŸ” 1165 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 168

No more trying to spend the last scraps of money on an old MetroCard before it expired. End of an era.

01.01.2026 02:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly. I've met a few Mongol personas at Pennsic that would have a lot to say about this.

29.12.2025 16:04 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Someone should sic the SCA on them.

They would be champing at the bit to respond.

29.12.2025 15:45 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
WATCH A MOVIE YOU ALREADY SAW 118 TIME'S , BAKE COOKYS AND EAT THEM BEFORE THEY HAVE A CHACE TO COOL DOWN, SMOKE MORE WEED "LEAN INTO BEING SLEPPY ALL THE TIME" WATCH SOME SHITTY TV SHOW'S FROM YOUR YOUTH "IT LOOKS DIFFRENT NOW" THINK ABOUT IF YOU WERE YOUR CURRENT AGE AT THE TIME OF THE TV SHOW WOULD YOU HAVE WATCHED IT, WHAT IF YOU WERE TODAYS AGE IN 2004 WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE DIFFRENT, DIG OUT A COUPLE MUSH ROOMS FROM THE CABINET AND EAT THEM AND WONDER IF THERE STILL GOOD, HAVE A COUPLE MORE COOKYS NOW THAT THERE COOL, TURN OUT ALL DA LIGHTS IN YOUR PLACE AND SNEAK AROUND WITH A FLASH LIGHT "ITS BURGLAR NIGHT" , REMEBER YOU HAVENT CHECKED DA MAIL IN A WHILE AND GO OUT BARE FOOT IN THE DARK TO GET IT, DAMN THE GRASS IS CRUNCHY IS IT USALLY LIKE THIS, GUESS IM USALLY WEARING SHOES, THINK ABOUT ONE OF THOSE HAIR CUT'S WHERE IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HIT A STRONG WIND AND IT BLEW ALL THE HAIR BACK TO THE BACK OF YOUR HEAD, ARE THEY REALLY DOING THAT NOW OF DAYS OR ARE BARBER'S FUCKEN WITH US, DONT REMEBER THESE SHOW'S BEING SO COLORFUL AND GOOD LOOKIN , DAMN WAIT I THINK THE SHROOM'S ARE STILL GOOD HELL YEA , AND DA TEXT SAYS "HELL YEA ITS DA SOLSTICE, SLOW DOWN, GET SAD, HELL YEAH" - DASHARE.ZONE ADMIN

WATCH A MOVIE YOU ALREADY SAW 118 TIME'S , BAKE COOKYS AND EAT THEM BEFORE THEY HAVE A CHACE TO COOL DOWN, SMOKE MORE WEED "LEAN INTO BEING SLEPPY ALL THE TIME" WATCH SOME SHITTY TV SHOW'S FROM YOUR YOUTH "IT LOOKS DIFFRENT NOW" THINK ABOUT IF YOU WERE YOUR CURRENT AGE AT THE TIME OF THE TV SHOW WOULD YOU HAVE WATCHED IT, WHAT IF YOU WERE TODAYS AGE IN 2004 WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE DIFFRENT, DIG OUT A COUPLE MUSH ROOMS FROM THE CABINET AND EAT THEM AND WONDER IF THERE STILL GOOD, HAVE A COUPLE MORE COOKYS NOW THAT THERE COOL, TURN OUT ALL DA LIGHTS IN YOUR PLACE AND SNEAK AROUND WITH A FLASH LIGHT "ITS BURGLAR NIGHT" , REMEBER YOU HAVENT CHECKED DA MAIL IN A WHILE AND GO OUT BARE FOOT IN THE DARK TO GET IT, DAMN THE GRASS IS CRUNCHY IS IT USALLY LIKE THIS, GUESS IM USALLY WEARING SHOES, THINK ABOUT ONE OF THOSE HAIR CUT'S WHERE IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HIT A STRONG WIND AND IT BLEW ALL THE HAIR BACK TO THE BACK OF YOUR HEAD, ARE THEY REALLY DOING THAT NOW OF DAYS OR ARE BARBER'S FUCKEN WITH US, DONT REMEBER THESE SHOW'S BEING SO COLORFUL AND GOOD LOOKIN , DAMN WAIT I THINK THE SHROOM'S ARE STILL GOOD HELL YEA , AND DA TEXT SAYS "HELL YEA ITS DA SOLSTICE, SLOW DOWN, GET SAD, HELL YEAH" - DASHARE.ZONE ADMIN

FUCK DA SUN LIGHT - dashare.zone ADMIN

21.12.2025 23:17 πŸ‘ 396 πŸ” 106 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
Tweet from Ice-T about Fallout New Vegas being addictive despite flaws.

Tweet from Ice-T about Fallout New Vegas being addictive despite flaws.

Getting to see a live action Novac was awesome. Looking forward to seeing more of New Vegas in future episodes.

Ice-T's experience with the best #Fallout still cracks me up fifteen years later.

17.12.2025 03:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Late entry for best vulnerability name of the year, and I don't see it being beat. Banger job to whoever named this one, I actually guffawed

04.12.2025 01:05 πŸ‘ 68 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0