@pushkin99.bsky.social
Retired science and Latin teacher. Astronomer and bird-lover.
'Yesterday the Iranian foreign minister had said he’d been in touch with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and that communication channel remained open.
But Trump today says he’s cancelled all meetings with officials “until the senseless killings of protesters STOPS”.'
OK to kill them in USA.
But Trump today says he’s cancelled all meetings with officials “until the senseless killings of protesters STOPS”.'
OK to kill them in USA.
January 13, 2026 at 4:19 PM
'Yesterday the Iranian foreign minister had said he’d been in touch with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and that communication channel remained open.
But Trump today says he’s cancelled all meetings with officials “until the senseless killings of protesters STOPS”.'
OK to kill them in USA.
But Trump today says he’s cancelled all meetings with officials “until the senseless killings of protesters STOPS”.'
OK to kill them in USA.
The four that resigned will be replaced by more cooperative fascists.
January 13, 2026 at 1:09 PM
The four that resigned will be replaced by more cooperative fascists.
Perhaps Iran could intervene to protect innocent protesters.
January 13, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Perhaps Iran could intervene to protect innocent protesters.
I hope this happens. It's on a route I like to travel. Beautiful by day, and soon by night!
January 11, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I hope this happens. It's on a route I like to travel. Beautiful by day, and soon by night!
When you look at the number of galaxies we have identified, the question that occurs to me is where did all this matter come from?
January 11, 2026 at 9:27 PM
When you look at the number of galaxies we have identified, the question that occurs to me is where did all this matter come from?
Sometimes, simple is better. We have a basic Russian scope which is easy to set up, and an elaborate computer-controlled one that just eats batteries.
January 11, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Sometimes, simple is better. We have a basic Russian scope which is easy to set up, and an elaborate computer-controlled one that just eats batteries.
Didn't see a wooden horse waiting?
January 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Didn't see a wooden horse waiting?
We need to be careful when we are told "Scattered Shahs will be encountered."
January 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM
We need to be careful when we are told "Scattered Shahs will be encountered."
I cannot understand how it is anywhere near that high.
January 11, 2026 at 7:50 PM
I cannot understand how it is anywhere near that high.
The dealer we bought three (good) cars from, when I made a totally unrealistic request, told me to get stuffed. Others just explained carefully why they couldn't do it. No sale in those cases. I'd trust him to sell me an EV if he were still there.
January 11, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The dealer we bought three (good) cars from, when I made a totally unrealistic request, told me to get stuffed. Others just explained carefully why they couldn't do it. No sale in those cases. I'd trust him to sell me an EV if he were still there.
He helped Trump, I suppose...
January 11, 2026 at 12:37 PM
He helped Trump, I suppose...
I never noticed the decoration on the pillars before.
January 11, 2026 at 12:04 PM
I never noticed the decoration on the pillars before.
It's really powered by hamsters in a treadmill.
January 11, 2026 at 10:53 AM
It's really powered by hamsters in a treadmill.
They could have been sold to raise money for the school, or just given away. How many children have no books at home?
January 11, 2026 at 10:45 AM
They could have been sold to raise money for the school, or just given away. How many children have no books at home?
Are you uncertain about that?
January 10, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Are you uncertain about that?
So he thinks Europeans should hand the Americas back to the indigenous population?
January 10, 2026 at 5:09 PM
So he thinks Europeans should hand the Americas back to the indigenous population?
I'm sure someone will write a strongly-worded letter.
January 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM
I'm sure someone will write a strongly-worded letter.
We should not be threatening to close it down. We should be closing it down. Now.
January 10, 2026 at 11:47 AM
We should not be threatening to close it down. We should be closing it down. Now.
How many more unarmed citizens are going to be murdered before anything happens?
January 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
How many more unarmed citizens are going to be murdered before anything happens?
Ye gods and little fishes. What is going to happen to Venezuelan citizens?
January 9, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Ye gods and little fishes. What is going to happen to Venezuelan citizens?
Horses hit. I may have put the space in the wrong place.
January 9, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Horses hit. I may have put the space in the wrong place.
What have rats ever done to you? On second thoughts, don't answer that...
January 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
What have rats ever done to you? On second thoughts, don't answer that...
Get them forrin petroglyphians out!
January 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Get them forrin petroglyphians out!
Flutter by, butterfly!
January 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Flutter by, butterfly!
Too much wishful thinking can be soooo disappointing.
January 9, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Too much wishful thinking can be soooo disappointing.