J. Puma
@broccoliwizard.bsky.social
He/Him | Cynic | Urban Forager | PNW Plant Nerd | Liminal Cartographer | Actually a Wizard | 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇵🇸
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J. Puma
@broccoliwizard.bsky.social
· Aug 9
The Cynics had five core principles:
1. Ἀρετή (Aretē) – Virtue as the Only Good
2. Αὐτάρκεια (Autarkeia) – Self-Sufficiency
3. Παραρρησία (Parrēsia) – Frank Speech
4. Ἀναίδεια (Anaideia) – Shamelessness
5. Κατὰ φύσιν ζῆν (Kata physin zēn) – Living According to Nature
These are the Way of the Dog.
1. Ἀρετή (Aretē) – Virtue as the Only Good
2. Αὐτάρκεια (Autarkeia) – Self-Sufficiency
3. Παραρρησία (Parrēsia) – Frank Speech
4. Ἀναίδεια (Anaideia) – Shamelessness
5. Κατὰ φύσιν ζῆν (Kata physin zēn) – Living According to Nature
These are the Way of the Dog.
The Broccoli Wizard has a quest for those who are courageous and true. WILL YOU ACCEPT?
December 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The Broccoli Wizard has a quest for those who are courageous and true. WILL YOU ACCEPT?
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I saw a post asking if animals practice magick.
Short answer? Yes.
With nothing but a single glance in my direction, my dog can wordlessly compell me to give her her heart's desire (usually peanut butter treats or tummy rubs.)
I don't know many other magicians who could pull that off.
Short answer? Yes.
With nothing but a single glance in my direction, my dog can wordlessly compell me to give her her heart's desire (usually peanut butter treats or tummy rubs.)
I don't know many other magicians who could pull that off.
December 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I saw a post asking if animals practice magick.
Short answer? Yes.
With nothing but a single glance in my direction, my dog can wordlessly compell me to give her her heart's desire (usually peanut butter treats or tummy rubs.)
I don't know many other magicians who could pull that off.
Short answer? Yes.
With nothing but a single glance in my direction, my dog can wordlessly compell me to give her her heart's desire (usually peanut butter treats or tummy rubs.)
I don't know many other magicians who could pull that off.
Rosemary was jealous of Emmett’s stylish glasses but was chuffed when she got a pair of her own. Mlem!
December 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Rosemary was jealous of Emmett’s stylish glasses but was chuffed when she got a pair of her own. Mlem!
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Happy Hogswatch to all who celebrate. Ho! Ho! Ho!
December 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Happy Hogswatch to all who celebrate. Ho! Ho! Ho!
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Seattle Man Leaves Out Plate of Cheese for When St. Rat Comes Up Through Toilet Tonight: tinyurl.com/nhf8cr8s
December 25, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Seattle Man Leaves Out Plate of Cheese for When St. Rat Comes Up Through Toilet Tonight: tinyurl.com/nhf8cr8s
Ok so you can catch Santa in Skycards which is pretty hilarious
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Ok so you can catch Santa in Skycards which is pretty hilarious
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I will now post the most popular #DOOMLOOP cartoons of 2025 (based on @soseaemerald.bsky.social insta likes). This one was first by a country mile
bsky.app/profile/bret...
bsky.app/profile/bret...
![Man Behind Bush: It's a little overcast. This could be the day!
Man with Binoculars: Someone's coming out!
[Goth woman exits apartment building]
Man: It's her!
[She looks up to the sky and smiles]
Woman Behind Bush: She smiled! The goth girl smiled!
Man with Binoculars: Summer is officially over!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:carj4mhaflwfubqzioy5wxl3/bafkreieh3xttdqheetafladnmi2owhv2zrn7ib2yic6tmgj2ueitnofwxu@jpeg)
December 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I will now post the most popular #DOOMLOOP cartoons of 2025 (based on @soseaemerald.bsky.social insta likes). This one was first by a country mile
bsky.app/profile/bret...
bsky.app/profile/bret...
Today I would like us all to remember the story of a baby, born miraculously in ancient times, the Son of God who leads us to paradise after we die. That’s right, I’m talking about Hermes, who stole Apollo’s cattle and invented the lyre while still a newborn.
Were you thinking of some other baby?
Were you thinking of some other baby?
December 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Today I would like us all to remember the story of a baby, born miraculously in ancient times, the Son of God who leads us to paradise after we die. That’s right, I’m talking about Hermes, who stole Apollo’s cattle and invented the lyre while still a newborn.
Were you thinking of some other baby?
Were you thinking of some other baby?
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Governor Ferguson's support of an income tax that will reap revenue in 2029 should excite Washingtonians; his all-cuts budget should not.
Threatened funding reductions to healthcare and higher ed are why we need the Well Washington Fund (HB 2100) to pass.
www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...
Threatened funding reductions to healthcare and higher ed are why we need the Well Washington Fund (HB 2100) to pass.
www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...
Guest Rant: Governor Ferguson’s Proposed Budget Will Hurt Everyday Washingtonians
When combined with the impact of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” HR 1, the no-revenue budget that Governor Bob Ferguson proposed today will hurt everyday people in Washington State. But austeri...
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December 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Governor Ferguson's support of an income tax that will reap revenue in 2029 should excite Washingtonians; his all-cuts budget should not.
Threatened funding reductions to healthcare and higher ed are why we need the Well Washington Fund (HB 2100) to pass.
www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...
Threatened funding reductions to healthcare and higher ed are why we need the Well Washington Fund (HB 2100) to pass.
www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...
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Sigh. Once again, if you are warning us about fascism while posting on Substack you’re asking us to do work YOU 👏 ARE 👏 NOT 👏 WILLING 👏 TO 👏 DO.
December 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Sigh. Once again, if you are warning us about fascism while posting on Substack you’re asking us to do work YOU 👏 ARE 👏 NOT 👏 WILLING 👏 TO 👏 DO.
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If you enjoyed DOOM LOOP this year and want to have it in your home, order a copy of the latest collection--or any of the many comix I have in my shop--to help support what I'm doing!
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Brett Hamil
+-+-The place to buy comix made by Brett Hamil-+-+ Author of SK8 DAD SUMMER, SLIGHT RETURN and MANATEE COVE. I also do a weekly political cartoon...
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December 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
If you enjoyed DOOM LOOP this year and want to have it in your home, order a copy of the latest collection--or any of the many comix I have in my shop--to help support what I'm doing!
bretthamil.bigcartel.com
bretthamil.bigcartel.com
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Gov. Ferguson Backs Millionaire Tax After Ghost of Christmas Future Shows Him Losing In 2028 If He Doesn’t: tinyurl.com/ye25s9zp
December 24, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Gov. Ferguson Backs Millionaire Tax After Ghost of Christmas Future Shows Him Losing In 2028 If He Doesn’t: tinyurl.com/ye25s9zp
Rubio is like the coked-out wheeler dealer character "Ellis," from Die Hard. And likely just as competent at "negotiations."
December 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Rubio is like the coked-out wheeler dealer character "Ellis," from Die Hard. And likely just as competent at "negotiations."
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NEW: Gov. Bob Ferguson has thrown his support behind a WA income tax on millionaires. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Ferguson backs WA income tax on millionaires
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced support for an income tax on people earning over $1 million, raising the prospects that the tax long sought by Democrats will pass.
www.seattletimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
NEW: Gov. Bob Ferguson has thrown his support behind a WA income tax on millionaires. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Clearly this happened because of all of my snarky replies to his BlueSky posts. You're welcome.
BREAKING: I support a Millionaires’ Tax on income over $1 million a year.
The fairness of our tax system ranks 50th. Let’s make this historic change this session.
This is a separate proposal from the budget I announced today — revenue would not be realized until 2029.
The fairness of our tax system ranks 50th. Let’s make this historic change this session.
This is a separate proposal from the budget I announced today — revenue would not be realized until 2029.
December 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Clearly this happened because of all of my snarky replies to his BlueSky posts. You're welcome.
ESCALATOR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT Y'ALL
L&I's Elevator Program wishes you safe travels this holiday shopping 🎁 and travel 🛫 season.
Remember to hold the handrail when riding escalators.
#escalatorsafety
Remember to hold the handrail when riding escalators.
#escalatorsafety
December 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
ESCALATOR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT Y'ALL
As an act of self-care, allow yourself to skip the gym during the holidays without feeling guilty. If you have too much else going on, that's ok.
(This is what I am telling myself for the next couple of weeks 😅)
(This is what I am telling myself for the next couple of weeks 😅)
December 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As an act of self-care, allow yourself to skip the gym during the holidays without feeling guilty. If you have too much else going on, that's ok.
(This is what I am telling myself for the next couple of weeks 😅)
(This is what I am telling myself for the next couple of weeks 😅)
If "manifesting" works like that jerk who wrote "The Secret" claims, and we "create our own reality," why hasn't "it" happened yet? Do we collectively need to focus harder?
CAN WE MAKE A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE HAPPEN?
CAN WE MAKE A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE HAPPEN?
December 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
If "manifesting" works like that jerk who wrote "The Secret" claims, and we "create our own reality," why hasn't "it" happened yet? Do we collectively need to focus harder?
CAN WE MAKE A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE HAPPEN?
CAN WE MAKE A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE HAPPEN?
Christmas did that sneaky damn thing again where just yesterday it was Thanksgiving.
December 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Christmas did that sneaky damn thing again where just yesterday it was Thanksgiving.
Happy Solstice, and Helmoquinth, Anthuor!
December 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Happy Solstice, and Helmoquinth, Anthuor!
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Have you seen this? I ust read it so don't have a strong position yet. By and large I am anti-#AI. But early on I suggested the internet needs an agency to track AI use and pay writers the way ASCAP collects money/pays musicians, and now Medium is working on it. Thoughts?
medium.com/blog/finally...
medium.com/blog/finally...
Finally, an internet standard for writers’ rights vs. AI companies
The launch of the Really Simple Licensing standard and an update on Medium’s policies for AI companies using your writing
medium.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Have you seen this? I ust read it so don't have a strong position yet. By and large I am anti-#AI. But early on I suggested the internet needs an agency to track AI use and pay writers the way ASCAP collects money/pays musicians, and now Medium is working on it. Thoughts?
medium.com/blog/finally...
medium.com/blog/finally...
Rosemary Jones (wip)
December 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Rosemary Jones (wip)
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What if we kissed under the killed-a-nazi mistletoe tree
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A member of the neo-Nazi white separatist group PNW Wolf Pack fell to his death trying to pick a mistletoe from a tree this holiday season 🎄❄
December 21, 2025 at 2:47 AM
What if we kissed under the killed-a-nazi mistletoe tree
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👉👈
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👉👈
If you are in Seattle you owe it to yourself to experience Sugar Plum Gary at the Annex on Cap Hill. If you’re not in Seattle, snag some livestream tickets. www.annextheatre.org/sugar-plum-g...
December 20, 2025 at 6:52 AM
If you are in Seattle you owe it to yourself to experience Sugar Plum Gary at the Annex on Cap Hill. If you’re not in Seattle, snag some livestream tickets. www.annextheatre.org/sugar-plum-g...