Leah 🍄🏹🌙🌻💞
@lgtrombatore.bsky.social
Hi! I'm Leah. I study sanctions, war and dictators professionally and Fungi personally. I'm a terrible millennial, prefer typewriters to computers, and am an insufferable optimist. I'm glad you're here.
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Leah 🍄🏹🌙🌻💞
@lgtrombatore.bsky.social
· Jan 9
A really neat thing about the internet is that regular, every day people can come onto websites like this one and decide to say something kind, uplifting or encouraging and turn a complete stranger's day totally around. I think that's an important thing to hold fast and remember.
Hi! I've been sort of avoiding all forms of social media lately, but I had to pop in and show my #fungifriends these very neat little fun guys I met on the beach a few days ago.
Happy #MushroomMonday!
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Happy #MushroomMonday!
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January 5, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Hi! I've been sort of avoiding all forms of social media lately, but I had to pop in and show my #fungifriends these very neat little fun guys I met on the beach a few days ago.
Happy #MushroomMonday!
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Happy #MushroomMonday!
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Social media was probably a mistake. Everyone that posts something or makes a video with enough self assurance is taken seriously, and that's so dangerous. It's full of negativity, confirmation bias and reinforces cynicism. I'm not sure I can handle it anymore.
January 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Social media was probably a mistake. Everyone that posts something or makes a video with enough self assurance is taken seriously, and that's so dangerous. It's full of negativity, confirmation bias and reinforces cynicism. I'm not sure I can handle it anymore.
Late night observations after some talks with friends about a situation: you absolutely cannot save people from themselves. Hope and optimism can really put an uncomfortable light on those in misery that want company. It's painful, but good to realize someone is toxic before it's too late.
January 3, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Late night observations after some talks with friends about a situation: you absolutely cannot save people from themselves. Hope and optimism can really put an uncomfortable light on those in misery that want company. It's painful, but good to realize someone is toxic before it's too late.
Hello, I'm a high school classmate/abuser/stalker/literal attempted murderer.
January 3, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Hello, I'm a high school classmate/abuser/stalker/literal attempted murderer.
I had a wonderful waitress today, but an insanely cheap bill (I had a salad and a potato, it was $12) so I just left her the $30 I had in my wallet as a tip because I didn't really have a plan for it anyway, and she almost cried. I firmly believe in tipping a whole lot.
January 2, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I had a wonderful waitress today, but an insanely cheap bill (I had a salad and a potato, it was $12) so I just left her the $30 I had in my wallet as a tip because I didn't really have a plan for it anyway, and she almost cried. I firmly believe in tipping a whole lot.
My husband forgot the word "car seat" and referred to it as a "child holster or carrying device."
Yes, we are childfree by choice. 🙃
Yes, we are childfree by choice. 🙃
January 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
My husband forgot the word "car seat" and referred to it as a "child holster or carrying device."
Yes, we are childfree by choice. 🙃
Yes, we are childfree by choice. 🙃
Spent the morning learning all about my husband's German side and again am awe struck by just how many people know him and his family over here on the Westbank.
January 2, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Spent the morning learning all about my husband's German side and again am awe struck by just how many people know him and his family over here on the Westbank.
Hi! It's the first #FungiFriday of the new year, and I am so excited that I found these funky fun guys yesterday.
#FungiFriends 📸🍄
#FungiFriends 📸🍄
January 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Hi! It's the first #FungiFriday of the new year, and I am so excited that I found these funky fun guys yesterday.
#FungiFriends 📸🍄
#FungiFriends 📸🍄
Hey, question! I just booked tickets to a special event at Movie Tavern, and I've never been to one. Have y'all? Do you like it? The concept seems odd to me.
January 2, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Hey, question! I just booked tickets to a special event at Movie Tavern, and I've never been to one. Have y'all? Do you like it? The concept seems odd to me.
I absolutely love his energy. He's always like this. I was taking pictures of different lichens. This is right before he got us lost on the trail by not listening to me, and we had to doubleback (at least the weather was beautiful for it).
January 2, 2026 at 3:22 AM
I absolutely love his energy. He's always like this. I was taking pictures of different lichens. This is right before he got us lost on the trail by not listening to me, and we had to doubleback (at least the weather was beautiful for it).
If someone has a good day, shares something positive, or appears full of hope and optimism, and your first thought is "I need to try to bring this person down," then you really need to take a step back and reevaluate your emotional state. Grievance as a personality seems exhausting.
January 1, 2026 at 11:29 PM
If someone has a good day, shares something positive, or appears full of hope and optimism, and your first thought is "I need to try to bring this person down," then you really need to take a step back and reevaluate your emotional state. Grievance as a personality seems exhausting.
Challenged myself to a far more difficult trail as my day one hike and made it through with flying colors. Also got to take in the much more chill nature trails, and I cannot wait to upload some fungi photos for y'all. 🫶🏻
January 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Challenged myself to a far more difficult trail as my day one hike and made it through with flying colors. Also got to take in the much more chill nature trails, and I cannot wait to upload some fungi photos for y'all. 🫶🏻
I absolutely loathe fireworks. I hate explosions. I wish they were not a thing.
January 1, 2026 at 1:28 AM
I absolutely loathe fireworks. I hate explosions. I wish they were not a thing.
Wandering a bookstore today. A woman approaches me, tells me that she thinks my husband is a gifted educator, and that he changed her child's life. She then walked away. A few minutes later, she returned and apologized because "this was probably really weird for you from a stranger, I'm so sorry!" 😂
December 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Wandering a bookstore today. A woman approaches me, tells me that she thinks my husband is a gifted educator, and that he changed her child's life. She then walked away. A few minutes later, she returned and apologized because "this was probably really weird for you from a stranger, I'm so sorry!" 😂
I love finding random, neat fungi in urban spaces. This big, beautiful cluster is in my church's yard in the middle of downtown Hammond, America.
#FungiFriends 📸🍄
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December 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I love finding random, neat fungi in urban spaces. This big, beautiful cluster is in my church's yard in the middle of downtown Hammond, America.
#FungiFriends 📸🍄
#FungiFriends 📸🍄
It's a tie.
1.) I was called a whore for the genocidal regime for posting that the "I Voted" stickers in my state are usually cute.
2.) a lady I had never interacted with told me I was "violating separation of church and state" by noting that my church was pretty. She was "forced" to see it.
1.) I was called a whore for the genocidal regime for posting that the "I Voted" stickers in my state are usually cute.
2.) a lady I had never interacted with told me I was "violating separation of church and state" by noting that my church was pretty. She was "forced" to see it.
What’s the funniest reason someone got mad at you on Bluesky this year?
December 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It's a tie.
1.) I was called a whore for the genocidal regime for posting that the "I Voted" stickers in my state are usually cute.
2.) a lady I had never interacted with told me I was "violating separation of church and state" by noting that my church was pretty. She was "forced" to see it.
1.) I was called a whore for the genocidal regime for posting that the "I Voted" stickers in my state are usually cute.
2.) a lady I had never interacted with told me I was "violating separation of church and state" by noting that my church was pretty. She was "forced" to see it.
Anecdotal of course, but the Trump compound of Covington, as we call it, took down all of their flags and signs and replaced them with American flags. These are people that had a light up Trump sign on their fence.
December 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Anecdotal of course, but the Trump compound of Covington, as we call it, took down all of their flags and signs and replaced them with American flags. These are people that had a light up Trump sign on their fence.
Caveat: I don't know who anyone is. I'm terrible at celebrities, and I have so many stories and several recognizable friends because of that.
Anyway, I had a whole conversation about cauliflower with a man that turned out to be Ed Orgeron at a Rouses in Baton Rouge.
Anyway, I had a whole conversation about cauliflower with a man that turned out to be Ed Orgeron at a Rouses in Baton Rouge.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 31, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Caveat: I don't know who anyone is. I'm terrible at celebrities, and I have so many stories and several recognizable friends because of that.
Anyway, I had a whole conversation about cauliflower with a man that turned out to be Ed Orgeron at a Rouses in Baton Rouge.
Anyway, I had a whole conversation about cauliflower with a man that turned out to be Ed Orgeron at a Rouses in Baton Rouge.
The thing about having a meteorologist as a stalker is he uses weather as an excuse for contact. Yes, I'm aware it's freezing. It's super weird and creepy that you got a new random social media account to message me about it (because you're blocked on everything else).
December 31, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The thing about having a meteorologist as a stalker is he uses weather as an excuse for contact. Yes, I'm aware it's freezing. It's super weird and creepy that you got a new random social media account to message me about it (because you're blocked on everything else).
I have never had a tamale before, and some vegan friendly ones have been acquired from a friend that is using me as a guinea pig for her future food truck menu. I'm so excited. I love trying new unique food.
December 31, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I have never had a tamale before, and some vegan friendly ones have been acquired from a friend that is using me as a guinea pig for her future food truck menu. I'm so excited. I love trying new unique food.
I was in the store earlier in line behind a completely exhausted looking man that couldn't figure out how to use his new card, so I just bought his two items. Turns out he's got a teething baby at home, and he almost cried he was so grateful. It made my day to be able to help out a little.
December 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I was in the store earlier in line behind a completely exhausted looking man that couldn't figure out how to use his new card, so I just bought his two items. Turns out he's got a teething baby at home, and he almost cried he was so grateful. It made my day to be able to help out a little.
I don't enjoy eating out much, but a new Cava opened near my errand route, and it's lovely.
December 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I don't enjoy eating out much, but a new Cava opened near my errand route, and it's lovely.
It is always so difficult to figure out how to tell someone I care deeply about that they have a problem with drinking, and I'm concerned. I've done it multiple times in my life, and I don't ever regret stepping in, but that doesn't make it any easier.
December 30, 2025 at 4:08 AM
It is always so difficult to figure out how to tell someone I care deeply about that they have a problem with drinking, and I'm concerned. I've done it multiple times in my life, and I don't ever regret stepping in, but that doesn't make it any easier.
I have felt off and generally not so great all day. My husband made me pastina, homemade chocolate pudding and bought me my favorite candles for all over the house, so I'm sure I'll feel better in no time.
December 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I have felt off and generally not so great all day. My husband made me pastina, homemade chocolate pudding and bought me my favorite candles for all over the house, so I'm sure I'll feel better in no time.