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horses-not-zebras.bsky.social
@horses-not-zebras.bsky.social
Retired Engineer. Central Oregon via WI, KS & IA. Deutsch y Español. Learning, gardening, cooking, OHV Jeep/enduro motorcycle, kayaking, hiking, beer/cider/wine, dogs, cats, and travel
The corner of the basement couch was Crystal's favorite place to nap. When she got too old to jump up, we took off the cushion to make it easier to get on the sofa. Her ashes are going to rest here until springtime when we can give her a proper burial.
December 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
How is it my husband/kids can look in a closet/fridge/room and not find something, and I can look in the same place and spot what they are looking for in 2 seconds? #MomLife
November 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
My sweet Crystal kitty passed away yesterday. She was 19 years 27 days old. Darn good life. #cats
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Ridiculous price for one steak. At Walmart! #TrumpInflation
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
November 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Headwaters of the Metolius River #Oregon
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Last of the summer tomatoes. Not sure how many of these cuties will ripen. #tomatoes #hydroponic
October 29, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It's the end of the growing season. I dismantled my Dutch bucket hydroponic system (luckily, my supervisor was there to help). Sad to see it go. It was very successful for a first attempt. I definitely will try it again next year. #hydroponic #garden #dogs
October 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
October 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Started the photoperiod for my Poinsettia. Blooms should be ready by Christmas. This is the third year I have encouraged new blooms. #plants
October 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Reposted
October 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
October 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Tiny result from my garden plot. 8 regular sized strawberry popcorn ears and 2 gourds. Strange summer weather. #garden #popcorn #dogs
October 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
September 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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in light of the kimmel news, just a reminder that a few days ago a prominent fox news host literally called for killing homeless people. right afterward, someone shot up a couple homeless encampments.

that fox news host still has his job.
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Each year I grow a different type of corn. This year I planted Strawberry Popcorn. The plants were very small and underdeveloped, so I turned off the irrigation a few weeks ago. But, to my surprise, the plants produced perfect tiny strawberry shaped ears. Now, to see if they pop!
September 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
August 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Newport OR sea lion docks. The boys hang out here 11 months of the year (in July they go to Southern CA to visit the girls who live there full time). So much barking, belching and wrangling for a spot to nap. #Oregon
August 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Highly recommend the white cheddar cheese curds with jalapeño pepper jelly Rogue Brewery in Newport, OR #Oregon #blueskyfood
August 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
We went kayaking on Sparks Lake, one of the Cascade Lakes in central Oregon. Beautiful views of mountains, old lava flows, and pine trees. Crystal clear water. Magical! #kayak #Oregon
August 23, 2025 at 11:37 PM
August 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The Southern Tomato Pie was a hit #hydroponics #tomatoes #blueskyfood
August 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy hops
August 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
My last batch of fingerling potatoes. Many more cherry tomatoes to harvest. #tomatoes #gardening
August 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Here's a number that Trump can't fake. The price of ground beef is now higher than the $7.25/hr Federal minimum wage. #Trumpinflation
August 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM