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HerrBawl
@herrbawl.com
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A very young GenXer or a very old Millenial (depending on how you define those generations) that has decided to play games on stream.
http://twitch.tv/herrbawl - Streams
https://www.youtube.com/@realherrbawl - VODs
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HerrBawl @herrbawl.com · Jan 25
After having finished Companions of Xanth I decided to go back and read the Xanth novels again . . . . . folks . . Piers Anthony is still publishing Xanth novels . . . . send help . . . I've got 47 books to read (something like 18 of them will be re-reads)
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grandiloquentwords.bsky.social
Veridic [vuh-RID-ik]
(adj.)
Real, actual, truthful & genuine.

Used in a sentence:
“She tended to favor a veridic plainness of speech, believing that ostentatious ornamentation obfuscated honesty rather than enhancing it.”

(More commonly known/used as "veridical")
Vintage-style illustrated poster titled “Grandiloquent Word of the Day.” The featured word is “Veridic,” with a phonetic spelling and the definition “real, actual, truthful, and genuine.” Below the definition is a literary quote about favoring honest, plain speech over showy language. On the right side, a set of six ornate spoons spells out “Genuine Bargain,” with pricing text reading “Only 99¢ for all six,” styled like an old advertisement. The overall design uses sepia tones, decorative typography, and Victorian-era engraving aesthetics.
January 12, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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manulposting.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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dragongem.live
"I do not care what comes after; I have seen the dragons on the wind of morning."
- Ursula K. Le Guin, The Farthest Shore

I'm live!!!! Come watch this dragon play games!

#dragongemplays

https://twitch.tv/dragongem
DragonGem - Twitch
DragonGem's Lair - DragonGem Plays Near-Mage pt. 5 - Buffalo Bills Won!!!! - !cw !charity !game !clip
twitch.tv
January 11, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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manulposting.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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catsofyore.bsky.social
Always make time to stop and admire the peets. Photo from my collection, no date/info.
Black and white photo of a white woman with voluminous short bouffant hairstyle, sitting outside and proudly holding up a shorthaired white cat with black spots. A white man sots next to her, he seems to be closely admiring the cat’s little white forepaws that are being gently held up in the woman’s left hand.
January 10, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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cats.bsky.social
I’ve never seen an “omffffffffffffffg” in cat form before
January 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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shouldhavecat.bsky.social
Safety first
January 11, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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grandiloquentwords.bsky.social
Pullarian [puh-LAIR-ee-un]
(adj.)
- Of or pertaining to chicken or fowl.

Used in a sentence:
“So I finally decided to check out Pitkin’s Pullarian Emporium for the Criminally Insane to see what all the fuss was about, and let me tell you, those chicken wings are literally lobdocious.”
Vintage-style poster titled “Grandiloquent Word of the Day” featuring the word “Pullarian” with its pronunciation and definition, “of or pertaining to chicken or fowl.” An engraved, Victorian-style illustration of a chicken stands on the right against a parchment-colored background. Below the definition is a humorous quote referencing “Pitkin’s Pullarian Emporium for the Criminally Insane” and praising the chicken wings as “literally lobdocious.” Decorative typography and ornamental flourishes give the image an old-fashioned, literary feel.
January 11, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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cait.bsky.social
i just spent like 15 minutes holding this giant man like a little baby so he could make biscuits on my robe until my arm fell asleep
me, a blonde, in a white leopard print bathrobe holding an orange cat like a baby
January 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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catsofyore.bsky.social
Engaging with a dangerous predator. Photo from my collection, writing on the back says “Hazel and Warnie”.
Black and white photo of a young white man with dark hair, leaning forward from his seat to move a mouse toy on an ottoman in front of him. In the opposite side of the ottoman is a shiny, shorthaired black cat that has both forepaws excitedly braced on the edge of the ottoman, ducking down slightly as if hiding from the mouse.
January 11, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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catsofyore.bsky.social
Tiny star! Photo from my collection, no date/info.
Black-and-white photo of a short haired tuxedo tabby kitten. It is sitting up on a table covered in light fabric, in what is probably a photo studio. It is looking up brightly as if somebody might be waving a toy above its head, and it’s wearing a tiny bell around its neck.
January 10, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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shouldhavecat.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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cats.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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grandiloquentwords.bsky.social
Murlimews [MUR-lih-myooz]
(n.)
- Foolish gestures and antics.

From “mearlew-muse” ( ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )

Used in a sentence:
“Good master wizard, leave these murlimews, and tell Mopso plainly, whether Gemulo shall win the love of the fair shepherdess, or not.”
The Maides Metamorphosis -1600
Vintage, sepia-toned illustration styled like an antique book page. At the top is an ornate banner reading “Grandiloquent Word of the Day.” Below it, the word “Murlimews” is displayed with its pronunciation and definition: “(n.) Foolish gestures and antics.” To the right, a whimsical black-and-white drawing shows a wizard in exaggerated motion, arms flung wide and costume swirling, while several amused onlookers laugh and gesture behind him. A quotation appears at the bottom, reinforcing the playful, old-fashioned literary tone.
January 10, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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igameforpain.bsky.social
Beast wars with friends and this deliciousness for my birthday 💙🍃
January 10, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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catsofyore.bsky.social
Beloved friend. Photo from my collection, no date/info.
Black and white photo of a short haired tuxedo cat sitting up and seeming to pose for the photo on a wood chair. This has been placed outside in a dirt yard in front of a fence.
January 9, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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xkcd.com
Superstition

xkcd.com/3191/
Comic. [Two adults, one with short light hair, walking with a child with spiky hair.] PERSON: Oops, I forgot to say “rabbit rabbit” on January first! CHILD: Why do you do that? PERSON: Just a superstition. CHILD: What’s a superstition? PERSON: It’s a way to train yourself to feel like any bad thing that happens is your fault.
January 9, 2026 at 5:38 AM
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grandiloquentwords.bsky.social
Turophile [TYOOR-oh-fahyl]
(n.)
-A cheese connoisseur; a cheese fancier.
-Someone who loves cheese.
Vintage-style illustration on a parchment background titled “Grandiloquent Word of the Day.” The featured word is “Turophile,” with a phonetic spelling and the definition “a cheese connoisseur; a cheese fancier.” Beneath the definition is a humorous quotation about loving all kinds of cheese. On the right stands a finely dressed, anthropomorphic mouse wearing a suit, waistcoat, and hat, holding a cane, rendered in an antique engraved style.
January 9, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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catsofyore.bsky.social
Film noir goddess. Photo from my collection, no date/info.
Black and white photo of a medium haired white cat lying in loaf position on a lawn. The photo is pretty striking because it’s fairly dark but the cats’ face is dramatically illuminated by light streaming in from the right. It is reminiscent of how women’s faces were often lit in noir films of the 1940s and 50s. The cats’ eyes look they might be two different colors but it’s unclear if it’s due to heterochromia or just the stark lighting.
January 9, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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grandiloquentwords.bsky.social
Tantivy [tan-TIV-ee]
(n.)
- A fast ride. A rapid gallop on horseback.

Used in a sentence:
“What began as a gentlemanly trot soon became a tantivy, driven by the sobering realization that delay meant either an undignified encounter with a ditch or the ignominy of imbulbitation.”
Vintage-style illustrated poster titled “Grandiloquent Word of the Day.” The featured word is “Tantivy,” defined as a fast ride or rapid gallop on horseback. On the right, a whimsical black-and-white engraving shows three children clinging to a rocking-horse-like toy as it tips forward, suggesting reckless speed. On the left, ornate Victorian typography presents the definition and a humorous example sentence about a gentleman whose trot turns into a frantic dash to avoid an undignified mishap. The background resembles aged parchment with decorative flourishes.
January 7, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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cats.bsky.social
What does this action imply
January 7, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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manulposting.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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xythar.bsky.social
i miss when this guy was the only LLM
a man in a suit is holding a pink object
ALT: a man in a suit is holding a pink object
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:32 AM
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xkcd.com
Tensegrity

xkcd.com/3190/
Comic. [Person looking at giraffe with disconnected leg segments attached by strings.] [caption] While tensegrity is rare in the animal kingdom, a few species, such as Buckminster’s Giraffe, are known to employ it.
January 7, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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grandiloquentwords.bsky.social
Juggernaut [JUG-er-not]
(n.)
- A massive and relentless force, person, or institution that crushes everything in its path.
- Anything requiring devotion and sacrifice.

Used in a sentence:
"He was the juggernaut of the sales department, right up until he was caught chatting up the boss’s daughter."
Vintage, parchment-toned illustration styled like a Victorian broadside. On the left, an ornate banner reads “Grandiloquent Word of the Day,” followed by the word “Juggernaut” in large serif type, its phonetic spelling, and a dictionary-style definition describing a massive, relentless force that crushes everything in its path. Beneath the definition is a humorous example sentence about a domineering figure in a sales department. On the right, a black-and-white line drawing depicts a large, authoritative Roman-style figure seated on a throne, arm outstretched as smaller figures point and follow his command, reinforcing the idea of unstoppable power.
January 8, 2026 at 1:03 AM