Bear
@curiouserbear.bsky.social
Probably the Bear you're looking for, but not that kind of bear. Lawyer and writer living in Paris.
Unfortunately after more than 17 years with our sweetest Cloud it is almost time to say goodbye. He is so grateful to have so many friends all over the world and sends his love to all of you and all your furry pals.
November 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Unfortunately after more than 17 years with our sweetest Cloud it is almost time to say goodbye. He is so grateful to have so many friends all over the world and sends his love to all of you and all your furry pals.
New Prime Minister!! It's ... the guy that resigned four days ago??
October 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
New Prime Minister!! It's ... the guy that resigned four days ago??
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Chicago federal court chief judge says she has not requested National Guard for courthouse
October 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Several whole new sets of fears unlocked
September 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Several whole new sets of fears unlocked
I signed up for a heart study where I agreed to let them nag me about my alcohol consumption but I don't know about all this, this is getting awfully personal
September 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I signed up for a heart study where I agreed to let them nag me about my alcohol consumption but I don't know about all this, this is getting awfully personal
I do enjoy how this phrasing leaves open the possibility that he was the ONLY American the French loved.
September 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I do enjoy how this phrasing leaves open the possibility that he was the ONLY American the French loved.
"I definitely never said anything about any meddlesome priests and the riding me thereof, definitely did not happen"
"To all of my followers if you take up arms, I disavow you. I disown you. In the strongest possible terms. That is not what we're about."
What did Nick Fuentes know and when did he know it?
What did Nick Fuentes know and when did he know it?
September 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"I definitely never said anything about any meddlesome priests and the riding me thereof, definitely did not happen"
It's all very "the direct route from Gamergate to the fall of democracy," isn't it.
September 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It's all very "the direct route from Gamergate to the fall of democracy," isn't it.
Today in French politics: "I called a no confidence vote on myself and it turns out no one had confidence in me, mods???"
September 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Today in French politics: "I called a no confidence vote on myself and it turns out no one had confidence in me, mods???"
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/w... "'It’s a betrayal; it’s like if you found out your husband was cheating on you,'” but I'm pretty sure that champagne fraud is substantially worse than adultery in the French accounting of sins.
French Winemaker Gets Prison for Scheme That Threatened the Champagne Bubble
www.nytimes.com
September 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/w... "'It’s a betrayal; it’s like if you found out your husband was cheating on you,'” but I'm pretty sure that champagne fraud is substantially worse than adultery in the French accounting of sins.
Somebody did NOT pay enough attention on Vasa day in shipbuilding class greekcitytimes.com/2025/09/04/l...
greekcitytimes.com
September 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Somebody did NOT pay enough attention on Vasa day in shipbuilding class greekcitytimes.com/2025/09/04/l...
Pro: everyone at the French tax office was very nice to me and I somehow had every piece of paper they wanted (at least a mid-sized miracle); con : not sure I actually accomplished either of my goals for that appointment but at least one of them might be in process ?
September 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Pro: everyone at the French tax office was very nice to me and I somehow had every piece of paper they wanted (at least a mid-sized miracle); con : not sure I actually accomplished either of my goals for that appointment but at least one of them might be in process ?
Some mornings it's just really weird when I check in on you guys from European time.
August 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Some mornings it's just really weird when I check in on you guys from European time.
I do have a belated hot take about yesterday's news which is that marrying one's rebound guy from Cleveland Heights is an excellent life choice I entirely endorse and I hope it works out as well for her as it did for me.
August 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I do have a belated hot take about yesterday's news which is that marrying one's rebound guy from Cleveland Heights is an excellent life choice I entirely endorse and I hope it works out as well for her as it did for me.
Turns out that a federal jury will NOT indict a ham sandwich (thrower).
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday were unable to secure a felony assault indictment against a man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent on the streets of Washington this month, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent
www.nytimes.com
August 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Turns out that a federal jury will NOT indict a ham sandwich (thrower).
Today I was able to attend by livestream the funeral services for a cousin who passed away suddenly last week, and his brother gave a lovely eulogy, but what's really sticking with me is that we heard the most countrified Amazing Grace anyone has ever heard. Country AND Western. Amazing, indeed.
August 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Today I was able to attend by livestream the funeral services for a cousin who passed away suddenly last week, and his brother gave a lovely eulogy, but what's really sticking with me is that we heard the most countrified Amazing Grace anyone has ever heard. Country AND Western. Amazing, indeed.
I assume all the good Fiddler on the Roof jokes have already been made
August 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I assume all the good Fiddler on the Roof jokes have already been made
American visitors to Paris are often flummoxed by the attached plastic bottle caps but having just sent a water bottle cap flying down an NYC sidewalk I really think we're on to something.
June 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
American visitors to Paris are often flummoxed by the attached plastic bottle caps but having just sent a water bottle cap flying down an NYC sidewalk I really think we're on to something.
Tonight N is taking us to a concert of John Fogerty from Credence Clearwater Revival and we're not the youngest folks in the crowd, but we are definitely bringing down the average age.
June 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Tonight N is taking us to a concert of John Fogerty from Credence Clearwater Revival and we're not the youngest folks in the crowd, but we are definitely bringing down the average age.
Today I got to visit a very interesting place in the world, a 19thC château perched on the Basque coast built by an astronomer/explorer/linguist/etc and his silk heiress wife, and crammed full of all manner of curiosities. If you would like to see some highlights: www.instagram.com/p/DLDmVXjoyPb/
June 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Today I got to visit a very interesting place in the world, a 19thC château perched on the Basque coast built by an astronomer/explorer/linguist/etc and his silk heiress wife, and crammed full of all manner of curiosities. If you would like to see some highlights: www.instagram.com/p/DLDmVXjoyPb/
Remember that you always have the option of deciding to be a wild otter.
June 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Remember that you always have the option of deciding to be a wild otter.
(1) I can't believe Jesus let Gary the Pit Preacher DIE, I demand a recount; (2) Gary the Hell's Angel ???? www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025...
Gary Birdsong, longtime UNC ‘Pit Preacher,’ dies at 81
Birdsong was also known to preach at N.C. State University, Appalachian State University and UNC Charlotte.
www.dailytarheel.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
(1) I can't believe Jesus let Gary the Pit Preacher DIE, I demand a recount; (2) Gary the Hell's Angel ???? www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025...
"WAIT OMG WHAT HAVE WE DONE WITH THE BAGUETTE??" - A child visitor with his priorities in order
June 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"WAIT OMG WHAT HAVE WE DONE WITH THE BAGUETTE??" - A child visitor with his priorities in order
Has anyone yet reported on whether the Pope has had dinner at Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn's house, I must know
May 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Has anyone yet reported on whether the Pope has had dinner at Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn's house, I must know