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mikehallden.bsky.social
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Aka "Dr. Gitpaws" which is a tongue-in-cheek amalgam of my love for Science, guitar, and dogs, cats, and assorted critters. Yes I do have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (Ohio State, 1979).

Currently owned and being trained by Scooter, the semi-feral cat.
Hi Scooter! It's "Scooter the cat in the marigolds. End of the season..."

Right before the first frost.
November 12, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Part V of Scooter vs. the laughing squirrel... The Squirrel is curious that Scooter appears to be playing...

Sorry, it's hard to see the squirrels due to the sun glare and their lack of motion...
October 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Whelp, beginning to lift out the Canna lilies and over winter the corms, but the Cleomes are getting huge now too. The humming birds are gone, and the Canada geese are preparing to head south for the winter.
October 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Why am I so hungry all of a sudden? Oh yes, it's the infernal cold coming in..
Well the evening Snack Rabbit says it's OK to have a snack, so who am I to argue😉👍
October 23, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Your morning Scooter.

Me: Look at all the leaves that blew in. Hey, Buddy! How ya doin'!?
October 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Scooter has a big white and tan heart on his tummy. Doncha, Scooter...
October 8, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Scooter and the Squirrel Part III: Look at the great hunter wagging his tail. Dead giveaway...😁😉
October 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Scooter and the Squirrel Part II: Me doing voice of Scooter and Squirrel as I interpret what they are doing...playing!
September 30, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Bach's Tocata and Fugue in D minor on the glass harp! Yes it's rubbing crystal glass goblets with wet fingers.

Yet it's both amazing and beautifully done! Enjoy...😉
September 29, 2025 at 6:23 AM
This is worth a few minutes of your time. And its good news! Help avoid brain atrophy by avoiding the diseases that are associated with it by getting these safe and effective vaccines: See thread...
Meanwhile, in the Real Science World, you may want to get these vaccines. In addition to preventing these common diseases, they are linked to lower risk of brain atrophy...(dementia).
September 27, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Haven't been on much lately. What'd I miss? 😬😳 🤯😵😱

😄😆😅🤣. So here's a happy Scooter cat...
September 24, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Scooter the mighty Tigger hunting a squirrel in the jungle! Nah, he's just playing!
😉
September 21, 2025 at 2:27 AM
He does look a bit like a striped mackerel fish...!
September 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I saw this today and it truly made me laugh. Sarcasm at its best, from the Daily Show...

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Colonialism in 2025 was not on our bingo board #DailyShow #JordanKlepper #Trump
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September 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Looked at my data collections for state-backed activity. If the report were a picture:
September 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
You're moment of Hummingbird Zen: it's such a long distance, you can barely see, but look at the top canna lily (red) blossom... (they're still here!) 😀🥰😉
September 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Mr. Scooter says Good Morning!
September 13, 2025 at 5:50 AM
For some strange reason, I craved a Caprase sandwich tonight. Had all the ingredients but the fresh basil so Alex went out just for the basil and some balsamic vinegar for the reduction.
September 10, 2025 at 5:14 AM
This may be about it for the canna lilies. They did pretty well despite the drought this year. They will get dug up and the corms stored over winter before the first frost.
September 9, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I watched the Bills vs. Ravens football game highlights from the Sunday night game, and I gotta say, it was probably one of the most amazing football games I have ever seen with 81 total points! Josh Allen scored about 15 points in the last 8 minutes to win-41/40!

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September 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Scooter Sighting for Rescue Mom, since Scooter is a feral rescue (Infinite Cat Redistribution System):
"How's it goin' bud? Hey Scooter. [Lookit all those colors, on the bottom of his tummy. Hmm..."] PS-Off screen, he got scritches!
September 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I have an ally in my war against the aphids and spider mites! (I know, you never know where I'm headed next). I have a Mantis! 🤔😄😉
September 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Scooter sighting: "How's my little guy doin' today, hmm? Watch him crawl across the carpet with his claws, and happy tail. He had a good morning. Hey, Scooter, say Hi to everybody!"
September 1, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Trying to enjoy an old fashioned Labor Day Weekend BBQ. Made some butterflied chicken breasts with basil and some with ham, Cooper cheese and basil. Mmm...
September 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Happy Friday peeps! Sayin' goodbye to summer with my last Killian's Red!
August 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM