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Benjamin Tolen
@benjamintolen.bsky.social
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Husband, Father, Author of "Merged By Magic".
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My cats is not picky, she just know likes to see all her options before she chooses.
November 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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@johnmcauliff.bsky.social I got this text from I assume is your opponent. Nice of them to campaign for you and show how off the rails they are at the same time.

Get out and vote everyone!
October 30, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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My cat is unimpressed.
October 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway for my book, and to those who, amid everything going on in the world, marked it as “Want to Read.” I hope everyone who won a free copy enjoys it, here at the end of all things.
Image of Goodreads giveaway completion: Your giveaway is complete for: Image of cover from book "Merged by Magic: A Meeting of Minds" By Benjamin Marshall Tolen Statistics for this Giveaway: 878 Entrants 559 Shelved as want to read 100 Winners We've Notified the winners and have delivered copies to their Kindle libraries.
September 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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No new pics, where are you mentally?
September 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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My cat is not impressed.
My white cat resting her head on a pillow and looking unimpressed as my wife takes her picture.
September 4, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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A photo you took that brings you inner peace
August 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Want a free copy of my book?
Giveaway dates: August 15 – September 13, 2025
100 copies available
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
Goodreads Giveaways Giveaway dates: August 15 – September 13, 2025 Enter for a chnace to win a free copy Image of "Merged by Magic: A meeting of minds" By Benjamin Marshall Tolen https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/enter_kindle_giveaway/419605
August 16, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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#meme
Small pic of a black Kitten - Text reads: kit-ten noun A small homicidal muffin on legs; affects human sensibilities to the point of endowing the most wanton and ruthless acts of destruction with near-mythical overtones of cuteness. Not recommended for beginners. Get at least two.
August 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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#meme
It's summer and I am feeling this right now. Unfortunately I am in America...
European out-of-office: I'm away camping for the summer. Please email back in september. American out-of-office: I have left the office for two hours to undergo kidney surgery but you can reach me on my cell any time.
August 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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I now personally know 3 U.S. citizens who have relocated their families out of the country. Why? See chart below.
Graphic of "Common Steps in the Fascist Playbook" -Create a Unifying Nationalist Myth -Undermine Democratic Institutions -Glorify a Strongman Leader -Control or Co-opt the Media -Divide Society Through Scapegoating -Undermine the Rule of Law -Militarize Society and Encourage Violence -Suppress Civil Liberties and Dissent -Consolidate Power Through Rigged or Eliminated Elections -Align with Powerful Institutions (Religion, Business, Military) -Destroy Pluralism and Promote Uniformity
July 28, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Ask me how I know my wife is in the bathroom.
3 cats sitting outside a closed door.
July 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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How it started... How’s it going?
Top half is image of image of the Little Prince on his planet from the book 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The bottom half is image of Doctor Manhattan from 'Watchmen' sitting alone on Mars.
July 24, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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My wife texted me this to explain why she was missing her appointments today.
I thought that was perfectly reasonable.
My wifes cat curled up in his persons lap.
July 18, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Post your favorite Doctor Who. Wrong answers only.
July 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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My takeaway: 43% of the white men polled are assholes and just mad they can’t say every ridiculous thing that pops into their heads at work without facing any consequences.
News headline from Fox news "White men are 'walking around on eggshells at work', afraid to speak freely: Survey" Poll reveals 43% of white men self-censor at work, while 25 million report losing job opportunities due to their race and gender.
June 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Happy #caturday!
My white cat lost in pink blankets, sleeping. Caption "My cat doesn't know, and doesn't care, that the world is blowing up."
June 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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June 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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June 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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They’re going through the checklist, with only a few boxes left to solidify their power.
June 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Agreed, all part of the plan.
Graphic of "Common Steps in the Fascist Playbook" -Create a Unifying Nationalist Myth -Undermine Democratic Institutions -Glorify a Strongman Leader -Control or Co-opt the Media -Divide Society Through Scapegoating -Undermine the Rule of Law -Militarize Society and Encourage Violence (A Red Dot Marked and says "You are here") -Suppress Civil Liberties and Dissent -Consolidate Power Through Rigged or Eliminated Elections -Align with Powerful Institutions (Religion, Business, Military) -Destroy Pluralism and Promote Uniformity
June 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Spend time today digging through old photos and came across my album from a trip to the ancient ruins of Palmyra, Syria in the late 1980s. Thinking about the destruction that’s happened over the past few decades made me reflect on everything happening in the world today. That didn't help my mood...
Image from between 1989. Description below from Wikipedia link below - The Roman Theatre at Palmyra is a Roman theatre in ancient Palmyra in the Syrian Desert. The unfinished theatre dates back to the second-century CE Severan period. The theatre's remains have since been restored. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Theatre_at_Palmyra#:~:text=The%20Roman%20Theatre%20at%20Palmyra,the%20support%20of%20Russian%20airstrikes.
June 8, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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It's all part of the playbook. Resist however you can.
Graphic of "Common Steps in the Fascist Playbook" -Create a Unifying Nationalist Myth -Undermine Democratic Institutions -Glorify a Strongman Leader -Control or Co-opt the Media -Divide Society Through Scapegoating -Undermine the Rule of Law -Militarize Society and Encourage Violence (A Red Dot Marked and says "You are here") -Suppress Civil Liberties and Dissent -Consolidate Power Through Rigged or Eliminated Elections -Align with Powerful Institutions (Religion, Business, Military) -Destroy Pluralism and Promote Uniformity
June 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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It's going to be a long summer.
Graphic of "Common Steps in the Fascist Playbook" -Create a Unifying Nationalist Myth -Undermine Democratic Institutions -Glorify a Strongman Leader -Control or Co-opt the Media -Divide Society Through Scapegoating -Undermine the Rule of Law -Militarize Society and Encourage Violence (A Red Dot Marked and says "You are here") -Suppress Civil Liberties and Dissent -Consolidate Power Through Rigged or Eliminated Elections -Align with Powerful Institutions (Religion, Business, Military) -Destroy Pluralism and Promote Uniformity
June 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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I fear this maybe a long summer.
Graphic of "Common Steps in the Fascist Playbook" -Create a Unifying Nationalist Myth -Undermine Democratic Institutions -Glorify a Strongman Leader -Control or Co-opt the Media -Divide Society Through Scapegoating -Undermine the Rule of Law -Militarize Society and Encourage Violence (A Red Dot Marked and says "You are here") -Suppress Civil Liberties and Dissent -Consolidate Power Through Rigged or Eliminated Elections -Align with Powerful Institutions (Religion, Business, Military) -Destroy Pluralism and Promote Uniformity
June 6, 2025 at 2:11 AM