John Birkhead
@gatobrit.bsky.social
Husband. Spare Dad. English by birth. American by choice. Liberal. Traveler.
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I’m sure he got a lot of blowback for this but it makes sense. Social isolation among young people is a real problem. More social drinking might help. Less might be exacerbating the problem. youtube.com/shorts/-Pf2q...
YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO DRINK MORE? 😱
YouTube video by The Diary Of A CEO
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December 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I’m sure he got a lot of blowback for this but it makes sense. Social isolation among young people is a real problem. More social drinking might help. Less might be exacerbating the problem. youtube.com/shorts/-Pf2q...
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Good morning #BlueSky
"The wickedness of others becomes our own wickedness because it kindles something evil in our own hearts." ~ C.G. Jung
“The gigantic catastrophes that threaten us today are not elemental happenings of a physical or biological order, but psychic epidemics.” ~ C.G. Jung
"The wickedness of others becomes our own wickedness because it kindles something evil in our own hearts." ~ C.G. Jung
“The gigantic catastrophes that threaten us today are not elemental happenings of a physical or biological order, but psychic epidemics.” ~ C.G. Jung
December 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Good morning #BlueSky
"The wickedness of others becomes our own wickedness because it kindles something evil in our own hearts." ~ C.G. Jung
“The gigantic catastrophes that threaten us today are not elemental happenings of a physical or biological order, but psychic epidemics.” ~ C.G. Jung
"The wickedness of others becomes our own wickedness because it kindles something evil in our own hearts." ~ C.G. Jung
“The gigantic catastrophes that threaten us today are not elemental happenings of a physical or biological order, but psychic epidemics.” ~ C.G. Jung
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December 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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They won’t stop! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
November 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
They won’t stop! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
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Words still have consequences, even for this Oval Office occupant.
November 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Words still have consequences, even for this Oval Office occupant.
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My favorite TS play is Travesties. Why? Because Zürich is a backdrop, but mostly because it’s brilliant. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88
The King and Queen pay tribute to a "dear friend who wore his genius lightly".
www.bbc.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:04 AM
My favorite TS play is Travesties. Why? Because Zürich is a backdrop, but mostly because it’s brilliant. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Sarina Wiegman made it 50 wins as England manager as the Lionessses thumped China 8-0 in front of 74,611 at Wembley.
Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick, Beth Mead added another two and goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo completed the rout.
Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick, Beth Mead added another two and goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo completed the rout.
November 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Sarina Wiegman made it 50 wins as England manager as the Lionessses thumped China 8-0 in front of 74,611 at Wembley.
Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick, Beth Mead added another two and goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo completed the rout.
Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick, Beth Mead added another two and goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo completed the rout.
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Day 333 of #365DaysOfSmiles
Never say can't!
Never say can't!
November 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Day 333 of #365DaysOfSmiles
Never say can't!
Never say can't!
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The irony is rich.
November 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The irony is rich.
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Just to keep score; hes promised farmers a bailout,poor people 2000$,and rich people an end to income tax all to be paid for by a few hundred billion in tarrifs. His people know the SC has to block them if they follow the constitution so hes creating support to ignore them.
November 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Just to keep score; hes promised farmers a bailout,poor people 2000$,and rich people an end to income tax all to be paid for by a few hundred billion in tarrifs. His people know the SC has to block them if they follow the constitution so hes creating support to ignore them.
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During Real Betis' game against Utrecht, Antony head-butted Souffian El Karouani as they were running off the ball.
No foul or card was given against the Brazilian.
No foul or card was given against the Brazilian.
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
During Real Betis' game against Utrecht, Antony head-butted Souffian El Karouani as they were running off the ball.
No foul or card was given against the Brazilian.
No foul or card was given against the Brazilian.
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He is keeping poorer families out of these professions. It’s modern day red-lining.
November 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
He is keeping poorer families out of these professions. It’s modern day red-lining.
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One way to fight fascism is to not let it take away our sense of hope. Our sense of wholeness and our sense of humor.
This Thanksgiving, amplify Indigenous creators. Watch my friend @joeycliiiiiift's short film POW! Hilarious, radical and real.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOTu...
This Thanksgiving, amplify Indigenous creators. Watch my friend @joeycliiiiiift's short film POW! Hilarious, radical and real.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOTu...
Pow!
YouTube video by FNX TV
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November 27, 2025 at 3:37 AM
One way to fight fascism is to not let it take away our sense of hope. Our sense of wholeness and our sense of humor.
This Thanksgiving, amplify Indigenous creators. Watch my friend @joeycliiiiiift's short film POW! Hilarious, radical and real.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOTu...
This Thanksgiving, amplify Indigenous creators. Watch my friend @joeycliiiiiift's short film POW! Hilarious, radical and real.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOTu...
Darling Harbour, Sydney
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Darling Harbour, Sydney
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The commenter asking Grok for help understanding… 😂
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The commenter asking Grok for help understanding… 😂
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Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office.
His public appearances fall between noon and 5 p.m., on average.
And when he is in public, occasionally, his battery shows signs of wear www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
His public appearances fall between noon and 5 p.m., on average.
And when he is in public, occasionally, his battery shows signs of wear www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
November 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office.
His public appearances fall between noon and 5 p.m., on average.
And when he is in public, occasionally, his battery shows signs of wear www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
His public appearances fall between noon and 5 p.m., on average.
And when he is in public, occasionally, his battery shows signs of wear www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
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If DOGE has been dissolved, we’re left with a bigger mystery:
What happened to its records, and what became of the agency databases it stole/copied, including Social Security's?
Does OPM have them? Were they destroyed?
Only DOGE’s own files can tell us. And right now, we don’t have them.
What happened to its records, and what became of the agency databases it stole/copied, including Social Security's?
Does OPM have them? Were they destroyed?
Only DOGE’s own files can tell us. And right now, we don’t have them.
‘That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule
Statement by Trump administration confirms longstanding suspicions that Musk-led agency is on its way out
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
If DOGE has been dissolved, we’re left with a bigger mystery:
What happened to its records, and what became of the agency databases it stole/copied, including Social Security's?
Does OPM have them? Were they destroyed?
Only DOGE’s own files can tell us. And right now, we don’t have them.
What happened to its records, and what became of the agency databases it stole/copied, including Social Security's?
Does OPM have them? Were they destroyed?
Only DOGE’s own files can tell us. And right now, we don’t have them.
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Unfortunately we don’t have time to visit this fine looking establishment before we leave Melbourne 😟
November 22, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Unfortunately we don’t have time to visit this fine looking establishment before we leave Melbourne 😟
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This young man has it exactly right.
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This young man has it exactly right.
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If and when Trump or Hegseth gives the order to fire upon U.S. citizens, the military must remember their oaths are to our Constitution, not to these madmen.
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
If and when Trump or Hegseth gives the order to fire upon U.S. citizens, the military must remember their oaths are to our Constitution, not to these madmen.
And in the morning too! Hotair baloons floating thru downtown
November 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
And in the morning too! Hotair baloons floating thru downtown
Melbourne’s beautiful skyline at night
November 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Melbourne’s beautiful skyline at night
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