Bruce Erickson
@bruceerickson.bsky.social
Retired to NW Arkansas .. Jack of All Trades Master of None .. My Grandkids call me GrumpyPa!
Does the AIA have a ‘Protect the Starchitect’ program the way police have ‘Protect the Blue’? Sure feels like it when looking at what happened with the East Wing.
www.archpaper.com/2025/11/aia-...
www.archpaper.com/2025/11/aia-...
November 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Does the AIA have a ‘Protect the Starchitect’ program the way police have ‘Protect the Blue’? Sure feels like it when looking at what happened with the East Wing.
www.archpaper.com/2025/11/aia-...
www.archpaper.com/2025/11/aia-...
I manage to kill about a third of my plants, so it’s nice having some pottery flowers around as backup. And in the winter, when real blooms are scarce, they add a great pop of color to any pot. I’ve been buying them at our local farmers market for a couple of years now — I think I’m up to 20!
November 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I manage to kill about a third of my plants, so it’s nice having some pottery flowers around as backup. And in the winter, when real blooms are scarce, they add a great pop of color to any pot. I’ve been buying them at our local farmers market for a couple of years now — I think I’m up to 20!
Got these wax covered Amaryllis bulbs last year and they were gorgeous. Dug them up after their summer in the ground - now they’re headed into pots and a cool, dark place till Christmas. Then light, a little water, and good thoughts hopefully will result in another beautiful spring!🌷
November 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Got these wax covered Amaryllis bulbs last year and they were gorgeous. Dug them up after their summer in the ground - now they’re headed into pots and a cool, dark place till Christmas. Then light, a little water, and good thoughts hopefully will result in another beautiful spring!🌷
One more day and the smoking begins. Can't wait to share some bacon with family.
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
One more day and the smoking begins. Can't wait to share some bacon with family.
Blue Origan lands their first rocket ... a very big accomplishment. Next comes the 2nd stage needs to relight it's engine.
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Blue Origan lands their first rocket ... a very big accomplishment. Next comes the 2nd stage needs to relight it's engine.
Big solar burp incoming! 🌞 A Level 4 geomagnetic storm should hit in ~12 hours. Might mess a bit with power, satellites, and radios. U.S. folks won’t see auroras though — it’ll be daytime.
November 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Big solar burp incoming! 🌞 A Level 4 geomagnetic storm should hit in ~12 hours. Might mess a bit with power, satellites, and radios. U.S. folks won’t see auroras though — it’ll be daytime.
Can not lie .. this is my garden today.
November 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Can not lie .. this is my garden today.
Today’s elections are just another excuse to kick the can down the road on all the Trump induced nightmares that need to end now.
November 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Today’s elections are just another excuse to kick the can down the road on all the Trump induced nightmares that need to end now.
I’m not much of a churchgoer or Bible reader, but lately Jesus Calling by Sarah Young has been speaking to me. Often the day’s reading seems to match exactly what I’m feeling or going through. It’s helping me slow down, to focus on myself, & think about the things I can do to make a difference.
October 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I’m not much of a churchgoer or Bible reader, but lately Jesus Calling by Sarah Young has been speaking to me. Often the day’s reading seems to match exactly what I’m feeling or going through. It’s helping me slow down, to focus on myself, & think about the things I can do to make a difference.
If Ann Richards former Governor of Texas was alive today she might have said “Poor Trump, he can't help it. He was born with a fugazi golden foot in his mouth.”
October 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
If Ann Richards former Governor of Texas was alive today she might have said “Poor Trump, he can't help it. He was born with a fugazi golden foot in his mouth.”
🦃 Planning a trip to Kansas City during Thanksgiving week and looking for ideas! Any must-see spots, local history gems, or great places to eat (bonus points for BBQ 🔥)? Drop your KC favorites below — I’d love to hear your suggestions!
#KansasCity #ThanksgivingTrip #TravelIdeas
#KansasCity #ThanksgivingTrip #TravelIdeas
October 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🦃 Planning a trip to Kansas City during Thanksgiving week and looking for ideas! Any must-see spots, local history gems, or great places to eat (bonus points for BBQ 🔥)? Drop your KC favorites below — I’d love to hear your suggestions!
#KansasCity #ThanksgivingTrip #TravelIdeas
#KansasCity #ThanksgivingTrip #TravelIdeas
Only thing missing is the sheen of fake gold.
October 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Only thing missing is the sheen of fake gold.
But Kennedy's proclamation that circumcision causes autism motivated me to make a doctors appointment to get tested. Thanks RFK!!
October 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
But Kennedy's proclamation that circumcision causes autism motivated me to make a doctors appointment to get tested. Thanks RFK!!
A Sycamore tussock moth caterpillar from walk along Applegate Trail Bentonville AR this week.
October 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
A Sycamore tussock moth caterpillar from walk along Applegate Trail Bentonville AR this week.
Went down a rabbit hole today of the Pope Co Militia War in AR. What got me was the feeling that we are living through something similar today. An attempt by local leaders to have martial law implemented by the use of a false flag operation to influence an election to coverup political embezzlement.
October 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Went down a rabbit hole today of the Pope Co Militia War in AR. What got me was the feeling that we are living through something similar today. An attempt by local leaders to have martial law implemented by the use of a false flag operation to influence an election to coverup political embezzlement.
My 15 year old granddaughter called me and told me her Christmas wish. Don't think I can help and her mother said "Absolutely Not". But I really would like to come up with something related and fun. And what did she want ... a date of course.
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM
My 15 year old granddaughter called me and told me her Christmas wish. Don't think I can help and her mother said "Absolutely Not". But I really would like to come up with something related and fun. And what did she want ... a date of course.
Thanks @greenleejw.bsky.social for the great image. I look forward to receiving the art piece. Its getting framed and up on the wall real quick. All my grandkids love it, they think it fits this old GrumpyPa real well.
October 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Thanks @greenleejw.bsky.social for the great image. I look forward to receiving the art piece. Its getting framed and up on the wall real quick. All my grandkids love it, they think it fits this old GrumpyPa real well.
From this mornings walk.
October 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
From this mornings walk.
It is time to stop using Hitler & Nazi as curse words. This is not the 1930s it is 2025 and time for new words for what we are dealing with. How about we start using Trump & MAGA as our words for leaders and followers who break covenant with God and Country.
October 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It is time to stop using Hitler & Nazi as curse words. This is not the 1930s it is 2025 and time for new words for what we are dealing with. How about we start using Trump & MAGA as our words for leaders and followers who break covenant with God and Country.
Been visiting www.nhc.noaa.gov daily during hurricane season for 5 years. In my untrained civilian eyes it feels like something has changed. Have the currents & winds changed so hurricanes now go mostly north along the east coast?
@stephanieabrams.bsky.social @ashafferwx.bsky.social
@nws.noaa.gov
@stephanieabrams.bsky.social @ashafferwx.bsky.social
@nws.noaa.gov
October 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Been visiting www.nhc.noaa.gov daily during hurricane season for 5 years. In my untrained civilian eyes it feels like something has changed. Have the currents & winds changed so hurricanes now go mostly north along the east coast?
@stephanieabrams.bsky.social @ashafferwx.bsky.social
@nws.noaa.gov
@stephanieabrams.bsky.social @ashafferwx.bsky.social
@nws.noaa.gov
It is time to turn up the heat on these thugs who are terrorizing & kidnaping our children. We need to confront our local politicians & police that they are failing to uphold our compact. We allow them to act on our behalf only if they protect our children. Control these thugs or we will remove you!
October 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It is time to turn up the heat on these thugs who are terrorizing & kidnaping our children. We need to confront our local politicians & police that they are failing to uphold our compact. We allow them to act on our behalf only if they protect our children. Control these thugs or we will remove you!
At some point the press needs to ask the President when is he going to challenge those in his administration who have been fooling him into believing that Portland is rioting and burning?
October 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
At some point the press needs to ask the President when is he going to challenge those in his administration who have been fooling him into believing that Portland is rioting and burning?
Given the widespread cuts to insurance coverage, hospital resources, and state-run programs, is there any realistic hope of reversing the 700% increase in preventable cases of congenital syphilis among pregnant women and newborns over the past decade?
October 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Given the widespread cuts to insurance coverage, hospital resources, and state-run programs, is there any realistic hope of reversing the 700% increase in preventable cases of congenital syphilis among pregnant women and newborns over the past decade?
When the right losses control of our government the plane given to the US by Qatar should be confiscated from Trump as soon as possible.
October 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
When the right losses control of our government the plane given to the US by Qatar should be confiscated from Trump as soon as possible.
If Trump does try .. correction at some point Trump will have to do something about banks to help secure his control. So maybe it's time to send a strong message by starting to remove our money from the bank. Force the banks to help fight the destruction of our country.
October 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
If Trump does try .. correction at some point Trump will have to do something about banks to help secure his control. So maybe it's time to send a strong message by starting to remove our money from the bank. Force the banks to help fight the destruction of our country.