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Bostonian by birth. West Coast by choice. 27 years in L.A.17+ years co-operating Wonky Farm, a small animal sanctuary in Oregon. 🐑🐃🐓
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I have low visibility here on Bluesky so I tend to spend time on X, the Demon Site. Like Tracy Chapman, gimme one reason to stay here… I drew this in response to the No Kings rally. I really like the idea of the Inflata.
October 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM
I have low visibility here on Bluesky so I tend to spend time on X, the Demon Site. Like Tracy Chapman, gimme one reason to stay here… I drew this in response to the No Kings rally. I really like the idea of the Inflata.
Yeah, my blood's so mad, feels like coagulatin'
I'm sittin' here just contemplatin'
I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation
Handful of senators don't pass legislation
I'm sittin' here just contemplatin'
I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation
Handful of senators don't pass legislation
September 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Yeah, my blood's so mad, feels like coagulatin'
I'm sittin' here just contemplatin'
I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation
Handful of senators don't pass legislation
I'm sittin' here just contemplatin'
I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation
Handful of senators don't pass legislation
Many people have called me and say, "Sir, please come to the men's finals at the US Open. You will be adulated and cheered. No, Sir. No one would ever boo you. You are the most popular, smartest, handsomest tennis aficionado to ever grace the stands in Forest Hills"
September 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Many people have called me and say, "Sir, please come to the men's finals at the US Open. You will be adulated and cheered. No, Sir. No one would ever boo you. You are the most popular, smartest, handsomest tennis aficionado to ever grace the stands in Forest Hills"
HOT OFF THE DRAWING BOARD...
Christina's War of the Worlds, after Andrew Wyeth
Christina's War of the Worlds, after Andrew Wyeth
September 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
HOT OFF THE DRAWING BOARD...
Christina's War of the Worlds, after Andrew Wyeth
Christina's War of the Worlds, after Andrew Wyeth
Pump Up the Jam!
September 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Pump Up the Jam!
A very satisfying fantasy. There hasn’t been a great wheelchair scene like this since Richard Widmark tossed the lady down the stairs.
September 1, 2025 at 6:29 AM
A very satisfying fantasy. There hasn’t been a great wheelchair scene like this since Richard Widmark tossed the lady down the stairs.
Gee, and we were so close to celebrating the Big 250! It was unimaginable. And he’s such a putz! Semi literate, intellectually incurious, off the charts narcissist, pathological liar… not a single redeeming quality.
September 1, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Gee, and we were so close to celebrating the Big 250! It was unimaginable. And he’s such a putz! Semi literate, intellectually incurious, off the charts narcissist, pathological liar… not a single redeeming quality.
Senator Lankford wasn't always like this. Before becoming a MAGA Pod Person, he was an actual Republican. Wonder what he sees when he looks in the mirror.
August 31, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Senator Lankford wasn't always like this. Before becoming a MAGA Pod Person, he was an actual Republican. Wonder what he sees when he looks in the mirror.
Mr. Farage, meet Mr. Gingrich. Now, both of you, go feck yourselves.
August 31, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Mr. Farage, meet Mr. Gingrich. Now, both of you, go feck yourselves.
It doesn't even look like her. Here she is smiling.
August 31, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It doesn't even look like her. Here she is smiling.
Message in a bottle.
I’ve been bounced from X. Again. They didn’t like my response to VP Vance. I live in the state of Oregon but spend a lot of time in a state of furious anger. I’m as mad as hell…
I’ve been bounced from X. Again. They didn’t like my response to VP Vance. I live in the state of Oregon but spend a lot of time in a state of furious anger. I’m as mad as hell…
August 28, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Message in a bottle.
I’ve been bounced from X. Again. They didn’t like my response to VP Vance. I live in the state of Oregon but spend a lot of time in a state of furious anger. I’m as mad as hell…
I’ve been bounced from X. Again. They didn’t like my response to VP Vance. I live in the state of Oregon but spend a lot of time in a state of furious anger. I’m as mad as hell…
Any bids for repurposing it? After all, it has so much going for it. Burmese pythons. Alligators. Right wing militia members. Even Carl Hiaasen couldn’t have imagined a detention facility in the Everglades.
August 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Any bids for repurposing it? After all, it has so much going for it. Burmese pythons. Alligators. Right wing militia members. Even Carl Hiaasen couldn’t have imagined a detention facility in the Everglades.
I'm reading Hotel Ukraine, the latest and, sadly, last Arkady Renko Book by Martin Cruz Smith. The protagonist, like the writer, has Parkinson's. Smith has had it for about 30 years. I've enjoyed every book in the series, beginning with "Gorky Park."
August 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I'm reading Hotel Ukraine, the latest and, sadly, last Arkady Renko Book by Martin Cruz Smith. The protagonist, like the writer, has Parkinson's. Smith has had it for about 30 years. I've enjoyed every book in the series, beginning with "Gorky Park."
It is undeniable and the best argument against the Goldwater Principle. Bandy Lee’s important book was published 8 years ago, causing quite a fuss. Dr. Lee was chastised and punished by the APA for violating the rule. Trump is that obvious. A trained professional would peg him a Mali
July 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It is undeniable and the best argument against the Goldwater Principle. Bandy Lee’s important book was published 8 years ago, causing quite a fuss. Dr. Lee was chastised and punished by the APA for violating the rule. Trump is that obvious. A trained professional would peg him a Mali
Pizza the Hutt, from Spaceballs
July 21, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Pizza the Hutt, from Spaceballs
This concerns me. It also reminds me of a memorable line from that Great American, Kinky Friedman who said he’d never say fuck in front of a C-H-I-L-D.
July 16, 2025 at 5:45 AM
This concerns me. It also reminds me of a memorable line from that Great American, Kinky Friedman who said he’d never say fuck in front of a C-H-I-L-D.
We took the dogs and went to Clear Lake today. Incredible. We hiked around the lake. Next time, we'll take out a boat.
July 10, 2025 at 4:25 AM
We took the dogs and went to Clear Lake today. Incredible. We hiked around the lake. Next time, we'll take out a boat.
Salem, Oregon-4th of July
July 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Salem, Oregon-4th of July
Salem Stalwarts
Salem, Oregon 4th of July
Salem, Oregon 4th of July
July 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Salem Stalwarts
Salem, Oregon 4th of July
Salem, Oregon 4th of July
Billions of dollars to protect us when the enemy is in charge.
July 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Billions of dollars to protect us when the enemy is in charge.
I'M INVISIBLE HERE. If, by chance, you see this:
I live in Silverton, Oregon. Cute place. We have a nice hospital. With the passing of the BBB, the hospital is now at risk, based on its financials. Healthcare is big business. It's just an example how the BBB will affect everyone.
I live in Silverton, Oregon. Cute place. We have a nice hospital. With the passing of the BBB, the hospital is now at risk, based on its financials. Healthcare is big business. It's just an example how the BBB will affect everyone.
July 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I'M INVISIBLE HERE. If, by chance, you see this:
I live in Silverton, Oregon. Cute place. We have a nice hospital. With the passing of the BBB, the hospital is now at risk, based on its financials. Healthcare is big business. It's just an example how the BBB will affect everyone.
I live in Silverton, Oregon. Cute place. We have a nice hospital. With the passing of the BBB, the hospital is now at risk, based on its financials. Healthcare is big business. It's just an example how the BBB will affect everyone.
What’s more disturbing is that nothing will happen. Pam Blondie is not about to go after Kanine Killing Kristi.
July 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
What’s more disturbing is that nothing will happen. Pam Blondie is not about to go after Kanine Killing Kristi.
We can only hope for a scene out of a Carl Hiaasen book on Tuesday.
June 30, 2025 at 5:47 AM
We can only hope for a scene out of a Carl Hiaasen book on Tuesday.
Today in Oregon
June 17, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Today in Oregon
The turnout in Salem, Oregon was huge, well over a thousand. It stretched further, taking up the sidewalk another block east and another west. It was joyful and encouraging.
June 15, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The turnout in Salem, Oregon was huge, well over a thousand. It stretched further, taking up the sidewalk another block east and another west. It was joyful and encouraging.