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‘Twas Brillig
@grumpygreybeard.bsky.social
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Prone to posting about politics or pictures of my cat. You have been warned. I strive to always include at least one misspelled word or grammatical error per post.
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I was today years old when I learned that a formation of vultures is called a kettle. Also, that the collective noun for vultures is situation specific. From birdfact. com
Screen shot from birdfact.com that says, “The term or name for a group of vultures varies depending on where they are, although the generic term is a flock. When they are flying in formation, they are referred to as a kettle. When they are resting in a tree or on the ground, vultures are called a committee, and whilst feeding, they are known as a wake.”
November 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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The view from today’s seats. First time making it to Hilton for awhile.
Audi and the rest of the Cyclones warm up pregame.
November 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Food drive at today’s Cyclone Women’s Basketball game bring non perishable food items or cash to donate at today’s game if you are attending. If you are not attending, consider making a donation to your local food bank. #BlueCy
Screenshot shot from Cyclones.com website discussing the student athlete led food drive that will be part of today’s ISU Women’s basketball game.
November 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Three W’s to start the season and while Tamin leads the way with career high night for points, the bench got in on the scoring as well. Offense is clicking along well. Of course, causing all those turnovers was a big part of that success. #BlueCy
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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ISU Women get the W against Southern. Audi with 29 points to pass 1500 for her career. #BlueCy
Image of ISU mascot, Cy, dribbling a basketball and charging toward the viewer.
November 6, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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On this Dia de los Muertos #Caturday, a post honoring Fred. Born on the streets and gone much too young. Hope he found comfort in the years he did have with us.
Close up photo of the face of a tabby cat with a white blaze on his face. His eyes are closed and the tip of his tail curls in front of his pink nose. He is sleeping in the arms of a man wearing a yellow sweatshirt.
November 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Woman with a sign that says, “Stop Truth Decay” stands next to a large inflatable Chicken who may resemble a certain convicted felon.
October 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Meanwhile, in Ames Iowa a strange woman meets an even stranger chicken. #NoKings
#Iowa
A woman holding a blue No Kings t-shirt holds a sign saying Stop Truth Decay while standing in front of a large inflatable chicken with comical golden hair.
October 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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@raygunsite.com Has Raygun done a freedom frog t-shirt yet? Because I need one.
October 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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John Scalzi, Joe and Gay Haldeman, and other panelists discuss the 50th anniversary of Joe’s novel, The Forever War.
John Scalzi, Joe and Gay Haldeman, and other panelists discuss the 50th anniversary of Joe’s novel, The Forever War.
October 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Proof that John Scalzi is, in fact, in Iowa City. #ICON
John Scalzi speaking to a crowd in the Masonic Lodge in Iowa City.
October 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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How to watch TV. Step 1. Get a cat. #Caturday #CatsOfBluesky #NetflixAndChill.
A black and white tuxedo cat lays on his back in a man’s lap. The cat’s head rests in the crook of the man’s arm while the man’s left arm cradles the cat.
October 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Reminds me of seeing this old ad.
Image of an old ad. It shows a rather sinister looking man in white shirt and dark tie drying his hands. The ads text says, “Is your washroom breeding Bolshenks Employees lose respect for a company that fails to provide decent facilities for their comfort TRY wiping your hands six days a ScotTissue Towels are made of "thirsty week on harsh, cheap paper towels fibre" " an amazing cellulose product or awkward, unsanitary roller towels_ that drinks up moisture 12 times as fast and maybe you, too, would grumble. as ordinary paper towels. They feel soft Towel service is just one of those small, and pliant as a linen towel. Yet they're but important courtesies- such as proper so strong and tough in texture they won't air and lighting-that help build up the crumble or go to pieces . .. even when goodwill of your employees. they're wet. That's why you'll find clothlike Scot- And they cost less, too-because one Tissue Towels in the washrooms of large, is enough to dry the hands-instead of well-run organizations such as R.C.A three or four Victor Co., Inc., National Lead Co. and Campbell Soup Co. Write for free trial carton. Scott Paper Company, Chester, Pennsylvania, ScotTissue Towels - really dry!”
September 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Apparently DonOLD tRUMP now believes that kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities are crucial to our National Security.
Screenshot from a Truth Social post from Donald Trump saying, “We will be imposing a 50% Tariff on all Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Vanities, and associated products, starting October 1st, 2025. Additionally, we will be charging a 30% Tariff on Upholstered Furniture. The reason for this is the large scale "FLOODING" of these products into the United States by other outside Countries. It is a very unfair practice, but we must protect, for National Security and other reasons, our Manufacturing process. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
September 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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The MAGA movement is trying to use the murder of Charlie Kirk to beatify him as some sort of Free Speech saint. In support of actual defenders of free speech, I have added a one time donation in addition to my usual monthly donation to @ACLU.com. I am sure it is what Charlie would’ve wanted.
Screen shot of a donation confirmation page from the American Civil Liberties Union.
September 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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How to play a video game. Step 1. Get a cat. (Figure 18).
#Caturday
#CatsOfBluesky
#Gaming
A black and white tuxedo cat lies on a grey and red striped blanket on the lap of a man. The cat is snuggled between the man’s arm and his chest. The cat’s back rests against the man’s forearm, while his head rests in the crook of the man’s elbow. One of the cat’s forelegs extends over his head, obscuring his face. The cat’s belly looks especially fuzzy today. The man has a video game controller in his hand.
September 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Photo of a prairie dog holding a green stem. The caption says, “I got you a flower… but I eated it…” The very bottom of the image gives the credit for the site where the image first appeared, ICANHASCHEEZBURGER.COM
September 3, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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And a very happy Joni Ernst is not going to run for re-election Day to all who celebrate.
Photo of Iowa Senator Joni Ernst holding a microphone. In quotes at the bottom of the picture it says, “Well, we all are going to die.” Below that is the caption -Sen. Joni Ernst on cuts to Medicare.
August 30, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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I do not have any frogs, just another view of the toad in the garden shed from a slightly different angel. Unfortunately I do not have any other amphibians in my camera roll at this time.
A small toad sits on the blue and yellow handle of a garden tool in front of a grey garden shed wall.
August 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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I see your bunny and raise you one toad in the garden shed.
A small toad sits on the blue and yellow handle of a garden tool. The grey plastic wall of a prefab garden shed is in the background.
August 20, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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My timeline is getting a little depressing so here is a cat who wants to give you a boop.
Close up of the pink nose of a black, grey, and white tiger striped tabby cat. He is stretching his neck out toward the camera and making eye contact with the camera.
August 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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There are certain books that I re-read on a semi regular basis. The Earthsea books are near the top of the list. In fact, I am currently listening to the audio book version of The Farthest Shore.
Screenshot of Audible player showing the cover art image that has a picture of a dragon with wings spread over sea waves. Above the dragon is the word “EARTHSEA.” Below the dragon, starting at about the horizon line of the sea are three lines of text. It says, “The Farthest Shore,” then “Ursula K. Le Guin,” and finally at the bottom, “Narrated by Rob Inglis.” Below the cover art image, the audiobook player shows that it is currently in chapter nine, titled “Orm Embar. The controls show that there are two hours and 21 minutes left in the audiobook.
July 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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How to play a video game. Step 1. Get a cat. (Figure 17).
#Caturday
#CatsOfBluesky
#Gaming
A black and white tuxedo cat lies on a blanket on a man’s lap. The cat’s head rests in the crook of the man’s elbow. The cat’s back rests along the man’s arm. A video game controller in the man’s hands rests on the man’s rump.
July 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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My father’s dog has a similar philosophy of life.
A miniature Schnauzer lies on the foot rest of a recliner with his head resting on a man’s bare leg while two young men in the background play a video game.
July 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM