Squishy
@lostsquishy.bsky.social
*not actually a crawdad irl
I try to be kind. I enjoy my own weirdness and I hope you do too.
I try to be kind. I enjoy my own weirdness and I hope you do too.
Shoot your shot.
November 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Shoot your shot.
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Male lesser scaup out for a swim on a sunny day. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Male lesser scaup out for a swim on a sunny day. Read more at Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife's Facebook page: facebook.com/brdtrip. Also, see wildlife photo album.
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A peek through the window for this handsome entrance hall.
November 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A peek through the window for this handsome entrance hall.
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It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "Tallgrass Prairie Transitions" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/t...
Tallgrass Prairie Transitions
“I have few illusions. But I feel a responsibility to work towards the things I consider good and right. I don’t know whether I’ll be able to change certain things for the better,…
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November 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "Tallgrass Prairie Transitions" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/t...
Tina chicken would want me to keep going despite the utter shitshow that is the Dem's that rolled over. I will not disappoint her. She is my hope.
November 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Tina chicken would want me to keep going despite the utter shitshow that is the Dem's that rolled over. I will not disappoint her. She is my hope.
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I don't know ANY Canadians that will forget.
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I don't know ANY Canadians that will forget.
I would like to request some rain or snow. We are going on three months without any significant rainfall. The ground is so dry. I need there to be some moisture so the trees and critters aren't suffering so much. (I am one of those critters.)
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I would like to request some rain or snow. We are going on three months without any significant rainfall. The ground is so dry. I need there to be some moisture so the trees and critters aren't suffering so much. (I am one of those critters.)
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November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Trying to decide if I would be rude/pushy by making internet friend a queen size crochet blanket and mailing to them. But I am sorry, if you are a late 30s male and you own one (1) blanket and live in a cold region, wtf dude?! I kinda overgive, but also will keep my hands busy? too much? Thoughts?
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Trying to decide if I would be rude/pushy by making internet friend a queen size crochet blanket and mailing to them. But I am sorry, if you are a late 30s male and you own one (1) blanket and live in a cold region, wtf dude?! I kinda overgive, but also will keep my hands busy? too much? Thoughts?
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Good morning,
America, it wasn’t MAGA that betrayed you, it was institutional Dems that are out of touch with our plight facing authoritarianism
Institutionalist Dems are aiding Trump and his authoritarian regime, know it
These Dems will help take down our republic
Good morning
America, it wasn’t MAGA that betrayed you, it was institutional Dems that are out of touch with our plight facing authoritarianism
Institutionalist Dems are aiding Trump and his authoritarian regime, know it
These Dems will help take down our republic
Good morning
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Good morning,
America, it wasn’t MAGA that betrayed you, it was institutional Dems that are out of touch with our plight facing authoritarianism
Institutionalist Dems are aiding Trump and his authoritarian regime, know it
These Dems will help take down our republic
Good morning
America, it wasn’t MAGA that betrayed you, it was institutional Dems that are out of touch with our plight facing authoritarianism
Institutionalist Dems are aiding Trump and his authoritarian regime, know it
These Dems will help take down our republic
Good morning
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In case people aren't mad enough at the IL Senate delegation, a reminder that Durbin is racing against the clock, racking up Ls as fast as he can in his final stretch
Again, the 6 IL Dems who lied about the fact that he defamed their constituents, voting "YES" to a resolution claiming that Charlie Kirk spoke with "honor, courage, and respect for his fellow Americans" 🤢
Durbin, Duckworth, Budzinski, Foster, Schneider, Sorensen
(DNV: Casten, Garcia, Schakowsky)
Durbin, Duckworth, Budzinski, Foster, Schneider, Sorensen
(DNV: Casten, Garcia, Schakowsky)
If you are one of the almost 100 Dems who voted to honor the guy who said the Civil Rights Act was a huge mistake,
don’t bother asking Black people to vote for you, donate to you or canvass for you next year.
Don’t bother.
Please.
And don’t be shocked if you get a primary opponent.
don’t bother asking Black people to vote for you, donate to you or canvass for you next year.
Don’t bother.
Please.
And don’t be shocked if you get a primary opponent.
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
In case people aren't mad enough at the IL Senate delegation, a reminder that Durbin is racing against the clock, racking up Ls as fast as he can in his final stretch
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For those who haven't read it yet, here's a story about a guy I dated once. Today is his birthday.
It's a sad story. I share it occasionally because it reshaped who I am, and I wish people knew about it. I never know how to bring this up in real life.
It's a sad story. I share it occasionally because it reshaped who I am, and I wish people knew about it. I never know how to bring this up in real life.
The Worst Neighbor
Here’s a story I wish people knew. Pass on this if you don’t to read about violence and attempted suicide. But if you can, I hope you’ll read it. It’s a big part of me. 1/21
Here’s a story I wish people knew. Pass on this if you don’t to read about violence and attempted suicide. But if you can, I hope you’ll read it. It’s a big part of me. 1/21
November 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
For those who haven't read it yet, here's a story about a guy I dated once. Today is his birthday.
It's a sad story. I share it occasionally because it reshaped who I am, and I wish people knew about it. I never know how to bring this up in real life.
It's a sad story. I share it occasionally because it reshaped who I am, and I wish people knew about it. I never know how to bring this up in real life.
Friends, fellow midwesterners and heathens from the hinterlands: What, pray tell, is more soporific than biscuits and gravy on a cold morning? And furthermore, what qualities embody the best gravy? I can make biscuits with the best southern meemaw, but my gravy game is mid. Please share #food
November 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Friends, fellow midwesterners and heathens from the hinterlands: What, pray tell, is more soporific than biscuits and gravy on a cold morning? And furthermore, what qualities embody the best gravy? I can make biscuits with the best southern meemaw, but my gravy game is mid. Please share #food
A good one to read in light of coming holday. Like actually absorb this please. #writing #writingcommunity #writer #poetry #nature #art #survival #comegetsomeedification
Because this was built around a 9/11/02 memorial I released it on September 11 but it applies to Veterans Day as well.
So I’ll pin this on my profile until Tuesday when I have something different planned for Veterans Day.
in-the-pines.ghost.io/9-11-02-and-...
So I’ll pin this on my profile until Tuesday when I have something different planned for Veterans Day.
in-the-pines.ghost.io/9-11-02-and-...
Thoughts and Prayers and Thank You For Your Service
...I pity them. I feel genuinely sorry for all of them with their yellow ribbon stickers and “would’ve served but” because I experienced something else during those dark days, something they will neve...
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November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A good one to read in light of coming holday. Like actually absorb this please. #writing #writingcommunity #writer #poetry #nature #art #survival #comegetsomeedification
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recently discovered that wikipedia volunteers have a hilariously high bar for what constitutes "unusual death"
October 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
recently discovered that wikipedia volunteers have a hilariously high bar for what constitutes "unusual death"
I would like to point out Nancy Pelosi has been a congress critter longer than I have been on this planet and I am getting old.
November 8, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I would like to point out Nancy Pelosi has been a congress critter longer than I have been on this planet and I am getting old.
How did anyone actually figure out neurodivergence was a thing? Are there like boatloads of people who just think normal and all agreed that was the standard? How do we know thinking patterns aren't cultural/learned?
November 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
How did anyone actually figure out neurodivergence was a thing? Are there like boatloads of people who just think normal and all agreed that was the standard? How do we know thinking patterns aren't cultural/learned?
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Bad meme aside, here’s why that matters;
You have Vance still chirping (along with all MAGA and state run media) it’s a Dem shutdown
“Asked & answered”, voters disagreed
There are only 2 ways out;
Work a deal, start governing, regain “trust”
Soft coup of our republic
That’s why “the meme”
You have Vance still chirping (along with all MAGA and state run media) it’s a Dem shutdown
“Asked & answered”, voters disagreed
There are only 2 ways out;
Work a deal, start governing, regain “trust”
Soft coup of our republic
That’s why “the meme”
November 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Bad meme aside, here’s why that matters;
You have Vance still chirping (along with all MAGA and state run media) it’s a Dem shutdown
“Asked & answered”, voters disagreed
There are only 2 ways out;
Work a deal, start governing, regain “trust”
Soft coup of our republic
That’s why “the meme”
You have Vance still chirping (along with all MAGA and state run media) it’s a Dem shutdown
“Asked & answered”, voters disagreed
There are only 2 ways out;
Work a deal, start governing, regain “trust”
Soft coup of our republic
That’s why “the meme”
SNAP can be the difference between survival through a rough patch or your entire life becoming a rough patch.
When I was on #SNAP I was embarrassed and frequently would wait until no one was around to check out. I wouldn't buy junk food with it. But it really helped me at a time when the economy was really bad and finding a job was difficult. I make decent money now and don't have to pinch pennies.
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
SNAP can be the difference between survival through a rough patch or your entire life becoming a rough patch.
I have a bump on my thumb. It is right on the joint and doesn't hurt persay, just noticable to me and solid. Because my brain is currently starved of whatever chemicals makes it work, I am somewhat freaking out this is a sign of osteoarthritis or a ganglion cyst or whatever.
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I have a bump on my thumb. It is right on the joint and doesn't hurt persay, just noticable to me and solid. Because my brain is currently starved of whatever chemicals makes it work, I am somewhat freaking out this is a sign of osteoarthritis or a ganglion cyst or whatever.
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I promised that you would all eventually get to read the story of how I stole a monkey for a man.
Well...
Here it is.
The Baboon Job.
b-e-jacobssen.medium.com/chapter-5-th...
Well...
Here it is.
The Baboon Job.
b-e-jacobssen.medium.com/chapter-5-th...
Chapter 5: The Baboon Job
Mwanza Tanzania 2009
b-e-jacobssen.medium.com
July 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I promised that you would all eventually get to read the story of how I stole a monkey for a man.
Well...
Here it is.
The Baboon Job.
b-e-jacobssen.medium.com/chapter-5-th...
Well...
Here it is.
The Baboon Job.
b-e-jacobssen.medium.com/chapter-5-th...
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You can’t be a “little fascist”
That’s why you can’t be Vichy Republican
Vichy Republicans support the Trump authoritarian regime
Keep all this in mind as Chicago fights back from the Brown Shirts (ICE) outside and in the courts
Two sides, not two parties
Keep up
That’s why you can’t be Vichy Republican
Vichy Republicans support the Trump authoritarian regime
Keep all this in mind as Chicago fights back from the Brown Shirts (ICE) outside and in the courts
Two sides, not two parties
Keep up
November 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
You can’t be a “little fascist”
That’s why you can’t be Vichy Republican
Vichy Republicans support the Trump authoritarian regime
Keep all this in mind as Chicago fights back from the Brown Shirts (ICE) outside and in the courts
Two sides, not two parties
Keep up
That’s why you can’t be Vichy Republican
Vichy Republicans support the Trump authoritarian regime
Keep all this in mind as Chicago fights back from the Brown Shirts (ICE) outside and in the courts
Two sides, not two parties
Keep up
The military? Really? Surely some ecologists/wildlife biologistd could do a better job. #conservation
Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks
Japan has deployed troops to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have terrorized residents in the northern prefecture of Akita.
apnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The military? Really? Surely some ecologists/wildlife biologistd could do a better job. #conservation