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Ugh, but good to know. Stay safe & peaceful, Denver.
Denver ICE Activity Tracker: denvericewatch.com
This immigration law firm also has info: www.kolkocasey.com/info-about-i...
Denver ICE Activity Tracker: denvericewatch.com
This immigration law firm also has info: www.kolkocasey.com/info-about-i...
USCIS has an office by mine in south Denver. They have a large parking lot full of brand new black Suburbans lined up. Looks like they are getting ready to ramp things up in Denver.
February 11, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Ugh, but good to know. Stay safe & peaceful, Denver.
Denver ICE Activity Tracker: denvericewatch.com
This immigration law firm also has info: www.kolkocasey.com/info-about-i...
Denver ICE Activity Tracker: denvericewatch.com
This immigration law firm also has info: www.kolkocasey.com/info-about-i...
Awww, who’s a good boy? 🐾❤️
Everyone cheer for Lotus who did not have to be leashed or crated when a man from the city water came, even when he used a DRILL.
February 11, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Awww, who’s a good boy? 🐾❤️
Woke up to lawyer's call that client doesn't like dress we picked out. Also wants sweater & new scarf. Didn't mention the shoes, but we're picking out another pair, just in case.
Me to hub, "Makes sense she's up on accessory to murder charges. How many more accessories does she want?"
#DarkHumor
Me to hub, "Makes sense she's up on accessory to murder charges. How many more accessories does she want?"
#DarkHumor
February 10, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Woke up to lawyer's call that client doesn't like dress we picked out. Also wants sweater & new scarf. Didn't mention the shoes, but we're picking out another pair, just in case.
Me to hub, "Makes sense she's up on accessory to murder charges. How many more accessories does she want?"
#DarkHumor
Me to hub, "Makes sense she's up on accessory to murder charges. How many more accessories does she want?"
#DarkHumor
Giving this a shot for dinner. Comments say it's easy & delicious. Adding carrots instead of sweet potatoes & 1/2 cup light coconut milk. They say it freezes well, too.
And instead of prepping spices, using "DAL" (at Rancho Gordo).
#Vegetarian #IndianCooking
cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7517...
And instead of prepping spices, using "DAL" (at Rancho Gordo).
#Vegetarian #IndianCooking
cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7517...
Masoor Dal (Spiced Red Lentils) (Published 2005)
cooking.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Giving this a shot for dinner. Comments say it's easy & delicious. Adding carrots instead of sweet potatoes & 1/2 cup light coconut milk. They say it freezes well, too.
And instead of prepping spices, using "DAL" (at Rancho Gordo).
#Vegetarian #IndianCooking
cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7517...
And instead of prepping spices, using "DAL" (at Rancho Gordo).
#Vegetarian #IndianCooking
cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7517...
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Today is the 5th anniversary of the release of the infamous #Lawyercat video, which I posted roughly thirty minutes after the start of the second impeachment trial. Who would have thought it would have such a lasting impact on the world! Happy Lawyercat Day for all who celebrate!
Happy #Lawyercat Anniversary for all who celebrate! It's been four years since the kitten appeared in my Zoom courtroom, and I released the 48 second video that made the whole world laugh. Here is the full video showing the big reveal at the end (in two parts because Blue sky). Enjoy!
February 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Today is the 5th anniversary of the release of the infamous #Lawyercat video, which I posted roughly thirty minutes after the start of the second impeachment trial. Who would have thought it would have such a lasting impact on the world! Happy Lawyercat Day for all who celebrate!
Was Ovitz’s personal assistant in my early 20s. People talk about how frightening he was but we never exchanged an angry word.
Someone I haven’t spoken to in 20 yrs recently asked if I could get a script to Ovitz. Couldn’t believe they asked (uh, 20 yrs). In same way, haven’t spoken to him in yrs.
Someone I haven’t spoken to in 20 yrs recently asked if I could get a script to Ovitz. Couldn’t believe they asked (uh, 20 yrs). In same way, haven’t spoken to him in yrs.
“Power is fleeting and it doesn’t last. And if you don’t believe that, take a look at anyone that’s had it.”
-Michael Ovitz
-Michael Ovitz
February 8, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Was Ovitz’s personal assistant in my early 20s. People talk about how frightening he was but we never exchanged an angry word.
Someone I haven’t spoken to in 20 yrs recently asked if I could get a script to Ovitz. Couldn’t believe they asked (uh, 20 yrs). In same way, haven’t spoken to him in yrs.
Someone I haven’t spoken to in 20 yrs recently asked if I could get a script to Ovitz. Couldn’t believe they asked (uh, 20 yrs). In same way, haven’t spoken to him in yrs.
How fun (“International Golden Retriever Day”) yesterday in Golden, Colorado (where else?). Thousands of Golden Retrievers & their fur-humans. Today, before Super Bowl, they’re also having a Tailgate 😂🐾
#DogLove
www.visitgolden.com/events/annua...
#DogLove
www.visitgolden.com/events/annua...
Goldens in Golden is Feb. 7, 2026
Golden will celebrate Golden Retrievers during the “Goldens in Golden” event on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
www.visitgolden.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
How fun (“International Golden Retriever Day”) yesterday in Golden, Colorado (where else?). Thousands of Golden Retrievers & their fur-humans. Today, before Super Bowl, they’re also having a Tailgate 😂🐾
#DogLove
www.visitgolden.com/events/annua...
#DogLove
www.visitgolden.com/events/annua...
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Little known fact:
Even if you haven't been arrested, you still have the right to remain silent.
Even if you haven't been arrested, you still have the right to remain silent.
February 4, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Little known fact:
Even if you haven't been arrested, you still have the right to remain silent.
Even if you haven't been arrested, you still have the right to remain silent.
Girlfriend said, “Every time I see your cat, it’s like he’s just had a martini and couldn't care less about the rest of the world."
Huh. Well, he is Very Chill. Rarely gets worked up over stuff. Role model for the rest of us.
#TuxedoCat #CatsOfBluesky #TongueOutEveryday
Huh. Well, he is Very Chill. Rarely gets worked up over stuff. Role model for the rest of us.
#TuxedoCat #CatsOfBluesky #TongueOutEveryday
February 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Girlfriend said, “Every time I see your cat, it’s like he’s just had a martini and couldn't care less about the rest of the world."
Huh. Well, he is Very Chill. Rarely gets worked up over stuff. Role model for the rest of us.
#TuxedoCat #CatsOfBluesky #TongueOutEveryday
Huh. Well, he is Very Chill. Rarely gets worked up over stuff. Role model for the rest of us.
#TuxedoCat #CatsOfBluesky #TongueOutEveryday
Yup 😂
They bought the cat a new toy and this was the reaction.. 😂
February 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Yup 😂
Lawyer liked dresses we picked for client at trial. Also asked for hijab scarf as client's Muslim.
Hub to me: “My girlfriend wore one when I studied to be a rabbi, I know what to get."
As some know, he once studied to be Hassidic rabbi. Women wore wigs/scarves. He picked out nice one at GoodWill ⬇️
Hub to me: “My girlfriend wore one when I studied to be a rabbi, I know what to get."
As some know, he once studied to be Hassidic rabbi. Women wore wigs/scarves. He picked out nice one at GoodWill ⬇️
February 6, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Lawyer liked dresses we picked for client at trial. Also asked for hijab scarf as client's Muslim.
Hub to me: “My girlfriend wore one when I studied to be a rabbi, I know what to get."
As some know, he once studied to be Hassidic rabbi. Women wore wigs/scarves. He picked out nice one at GoodWill ⬇️
Hub to me: “My girlfriend wore one when I studied to be a rabbi, I know what to get."
As some know, he once studied to be Hassidic rabbi. Women wore wigs/scarves. He picked out nice one at GoodWill ⬇️
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For the mourning dove fans out there.
🪶📸📷
🪶📸📷
February 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
For the mourning dove fans out there.
🪶📸📷
🪶📸📷
February, 64° F today (!). Walked around lake where infamous monster carp once lived (part of a 1992 experiment that went awry). Prolific plankton eaters, they grew & grew until a fisherman alerted Colorado wildlife 😱🐟. Removed in 2024.
Now lovely & peaceful, lots of geese.
#Denver #Lake
Now lovely & peaceful, lots of geese.
#Denver #Lake
February 6, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Lawyer asked me to find dress for client to wear to trial (client’s been in jail for weeks, not a local, no access to clothes). Went to GoodWill* & picked out dresses w/ matching shoes. Total: $20.00
*We’ve been in field & suddenly get lawyer request to go to trial. GoodWill/ARC, etc. save the day!
*We’ve been in field & suddenly get lawyer request to go to trial. GoodWill/ARC, etc. save the day!
February 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Lawyer asked me to find dress for client to wear to trial (client’s been in jail for weeks, not a local, no access to clothes). Went to GoodWill* & picked out dresses w/ matching shoes. Total: $20.00
*We’ve been in field & suddenly get lawyer request to go to trial. GoodWill/ARC, etc. save the day!
*We’ve been in field & suddenly get lawyer request to go to trial. GoodWill/ARC, etc. save the day!
Recent walks, we noticed this cardboard cutout of animal (mountain lion?) w/ scented rag-tail (scent carries w/ breezes). We guessed it’s to scare off some predator (residences 50+ feet behind this cardboard-something).
Today saw warning (below) of mountain lion activity in area. #Colorado #Jeffco
Today saw warning (below) of mountain lion activity in area. #Colorado #Jeffco
February 5, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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It's been a long, cold winter and we've still got February to get through. Perhaps a couple of cozy comedies will raise your spirits?
From Feb. 4 until Feb. 8 my the Kindle versions of my two books are free!
📖🖋️📚👀💙
Follow this link the a landing page:
mybook.to/RLPastoreBooks
From Feb. 4 until Feb. 8 my the Kindle versions of my two books are free!
📖🖋️📚👀💙
Follow this link the a landing page:
mybook.to/RLPastoreBooks
February 4, 2026 at 1:11 PM
It's been a long, cold winter and we've still got February to get through. Perhaps a couple of cozy comedies will raise your spirits?
From Feb. 4 until Feb. 8 my the Kindle versions of my two books are free!
📖🖋️📚👀💙
Follow this link the a landing page:
mybook.to/RLPastoreBooks
From Feb. 4 until Feb. 8 my the Kindle versions of my two books are free!
📖🖋️📚👀💙
Follow this link the a landing page:
mybook.to/RLPastoreBooks
My mom, librarian for public high school in “tough” part of town, faced those issues every day, too. Library was a sanctuary for some kids (she opened library early, kept it open awhile after school ended). Kept food handy for hungry kids.
I remember visiting & hearing kids call her “Mom."
I remember visiting & hearing kids call her “Mom."
Never tell a public school teacher that they have no experience. We don’t learn about poverty, hunger, homelessness, crime, and social justice from a book.
We face these issues head on every day in our classrooms.
We face these issues head on every day in our classrooms.
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
My mom, librarian for public high school in “tough” part of town, faced those issues every day, too. Library was a sanctuary for some kids (she opened library early, kept it open awhile after school ended). Kept food handy for hungry kids.
I remember visiting & hearing kids call her “Mom."
I remember visiting & hearing kids call her “Mom."
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BOTD: Norman Rockwell
February 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
BOTD: Norman Rockwell
Our two Rotties. Left: Last summer (Traveller, L, and Aaron Gordon AKA AG, R).
Right: This winter (last week). Traveller L, AG R.
AG has gotten so BIG! He dotes on her. Notice how his paw touches her foot (she’s wearing cone for minor health issue).
#Rottweiler #DogsOfBluesky #BestBuddies
Right: This winter (last week). Traveller L, AG R.
AG has gotten so BIG! He dotes on her. Notice how his paw touches her foot (she’s wearing cone for minor health issue).
#Rottweiler #DogsOfBluesky #BestBuddies
February 4, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Our two Rotties. Left: Last summer (Traveller, L, and Aaron Gordon AKA AG, R).
Right: This winter (last week). Traveller L, AG R.
AG has gotten so BIG! He dotes on her. Notice how his paw touches her foot (she’s wearing cone for minor health issue).
#Rottweiler #DogsOfBluesky #BestBuddies
Right: This winter (last week). Traveller L, AG R.
AG has gotten so BIG! He dotes on her. Notice how his paw touches her foot (she’s wearing cone for minor health issue).
#Rottweiler #DogsOfBluesky #BestBuddies
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The owner of Amazon killed the Washington Post books section.
February 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
The owner of Amazon killed the Washington Post books section.
How wonderful. I remember my friends & I reading these books as kids (first few of the original stories entered public domain this year).
Volunteer #librarians from around the world joined forces to build the Nancy Drew collection on Open Library—volunteering their time to organize series, verify editions, untangle authorship, and clean up metadata so anyone can discover these books.
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
February 4, 2026 at 12:24 AM
How wonderful. I remember my friends & I reading these books as kids (first few of the original stories entered public domain this year).
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My occult detective series character, Derek Adams, the Glaswegian MIDNIGHT EYE, was created 35 years ago this month, and he's still telling me new stories... 3 novels, six novellas and a dozen short stories so far and counting...
www.williammeikle.com/aboutmeye.html
www.williammeikle.com/aboutmeye.html
William Meikle's Midnight Eye Files
Derek Adams: The Midnight Eye. A Glaswegian Occult Detective.
www.williammeikle.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
My occult detective series character, Derek Adams, the Glaswegian MIDNIGHT EYE, was created 35 years ago this month, and he's still telling me new stories... 3 novels, six novellas and a dozen short stories so far and counting...
www.williammeikle.com/aboutmeye.html
www.williammeikle.com/aboutmeye.html
Just sent this candle to my girlfriend for her birthday. Quote from Amanda Gorman’s poem “The Hill We Climb." Many of you probably remember her reading this at Biden’s inauguration.
February 3, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Just sent this candle to my girlfriend for her birthday. Quote from Amanda Gorman’s poem “The Hill We Climb." Many of you probably remember her reading this at Biden’s inauguration.