Nick Piers
@nickpiers.bsky.social
40-something Halifax dude who loves biking, yoga, comics, and an assortment of other nerdy stuff.
Currently trying to push through imposter syndrome and get back into writing after a years-long hiatus.
WEBSITE/BLOG: www.nickpiers.com
Pronouns: he/him
Currently trying to push through imposter syndrome and get back into writing after a years-long hiatus.
WEBSITE/BLOG: www.nickpiers.com
Pronouns: he/him
Help. Trapped. I can't break through this Ruff terrain.
November 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Help. Trapped. I can't break through this Ruff terrain.
So far, so good. Already been to No Frills and back. Laundry started. Chickpeas roasted. I'm also adding onto the list, like cleaning the cat litters and throwing out all the garbage, and cleaning the compost bin.
It's a very productive day so far!
It's a very productive day so far!
November 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
So far, so good. Already been to No Frills and back. Laundry started. Chickpeas roasted. I'm also adding onto the list, like cleaning the cat litters and throwing out all the garbage, and cleaning the compost bin.
It's a very productive day so far!
It's a very productive day so far!
All right, folks, I'm starting my day a little later than planned, but I'm calling it: today is International Get Shit Done Day.
I might not get everything done on this list, but here's my plan:
I might not get everything done on this list, but here's my plan:
November 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
All right, folks, I'm starting my day a little later than planned, but I'm calling it: today is International Get Shit Done Day.
I might not get everything done on this list, but here's my plan:
I might not get everything done on this list, but here's my plan:
Guess I'm the little spoon this morning.
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Guess I'm the little spoon this morning.
The most noticeable difference is Ruff has some small patches of white fur, whereas Tuff is all black.
Tuff is also a pretty chonky boy compared to Ruff. There are other little differences, like their eyes or face.
For these two pics?
Left: Ruff
Right: Tuff
Tuff is also a pretty chonky boy compared to Ruff. There are other little differences, like their eyes or face.
For these two pics?
Left: Ruff
Right: Tuff
November 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The most noticeable difference is Ruff has some small patches of white fur, whereas Tuff is all black.
Tuff is also a pretty chonky boy compared to Ruff. There are other little differences, like their eyes or face.
For these two pics?
Left: Ruff
Right: Tuff
Tuff is also a pretty chonky boy compared to Ruff. There are other little differences, like their eyes or face.
For these two pics?
Left: Ruff
Right: Tuff
Current status:
Ruff looks like he's holding paws with Tuff.
Ruff looks like he's holding paws with Tuff.
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Current status:
Ruff looks like he's holding paws with Tuff.
Ruff looks like he's holding paws with Tuff.
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I just posted a longer decree to the Halifax Cycle Chat Facebook group. Let's see how long before the first party pooper arrives who comments negatively.
November 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I just posted a longer decree to the Halifax Cycle Chat Facebook group. Let's see how long before the first party pooper arrives who comments negatively.
ATTENTION #BikeHfx CITIZENS.
I just biked to and from Dartmouth Crossing in the pouring rain. On the way back, I had a new litter box either on the handlebar or carrying it with 1 hand.
THEREFORE, I declare I am no longer a knight.
I DECLARE MYSELF THE CYCLING KING OF HALIFAX. WORSHIP ME.
I just biked to and from Dartmouth Crossing in the pouring rain. On the way back, I had a new litter box either on the handlebar or carrying it with 1 hand.
THEREFORE, I declare I am no longer a knight.
I DECLARE MYSELF THE CYCLING KING OF HALIFAX. WORSHIP ME.
November 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
ATTENTION #BikeHfx CITIZENS.
I just biked to and from Dartmouth Crossing in the pouring rain. On the way back, I had a new litter box either on the handlebar or carrying it with 1 hand.
THEREFORE, I declare I am no longer a knight.
I DECLARE MYSELF THE CYCLING KING OF HALIFAX. WORSHIP ME.
I just biked to and from Dartmouth Crossing in the pouring rain. On the way back, I had a new litter box either on the handlebar or carrying it with 1 hand.
THEREFORE, I declare I am no longer a knight.
I DECLARE MYSELF THE CYCLING KING OF HALIFAX. WORSHIP ME.
I don't put people on blast, but I'm very disappointed in grandiloquentwords. They posted a blatant generative AI meme. Almost every commenter hated and unfollowed them.
14 hours later, it's business as usual without addressing the elephant in the room.
Everyone should unfollow them.
14 hours later, it's business as usual without addressing the elephant in the room.
Everyone should unfollow them.
![A screenshot of the two latest posts on grandiloquentwords' Bluesky feed.
The first screenshot is his usual post f an old timey style image and word: "Falcate [FAL-kayt]
(adj.)
- Curved or crescent shaped; hooked.
From Latin “falcatus” from “falx / “falc-” (sickle)
Used in a sentence:
“The scythe’s falcate edge she left behind with scratch and tear that mightie wights had beene astonied much to spy—his robe was rent and cleene.”
The second image says "Vibe Check - Which one are you today?" with a meme of various images of cats that are clearly made with generative AI.
The first image shows posted 1 hour ago.
The generative AI post was made 14 hours ago.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:i3ywljd5t2uahj2gj6tuse5b/bafkreicc7bm3hhlowldh3725jssrbfuukfp75mhu5bi6hls5ac5cor4ana@jpeg)
November 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I don't put people on blast, but I'm very disappointed in grandiloquentwords. They posted a blatant generative AI meme. Almost every commenter hated and unfollowed them.
14 hours later, it's business as usual without addressing the elephant in the room.
Everyone should unfollow them.
14 hours later, it's business as usual without addressing the elephant in the room.
Everyone should unfollow them.
November 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
It's bath time, apparently! #cats #blackcats
November 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
It's bath time, apparently! #cats #blackcats
Who could ever forget Jonathan Banks' role as Deputy Brent in Gremlins?
(This one still blows my mind, honestly.)
(This one still blows my mind, honestly.)
November 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Who could ever forget Jonathan Banks' role as Deputy Brent in Gremlins?
(This one still blows my mind, honestly.)
(This one still blows my mind, honestly.)
Hanging out with my boys, watching Twisted Metal Season 2. It's a good day. #cats #blackcats
November 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Hanging out with my boys, watching Twisted Metal Season 2. It's a good day. #cats #blackcats
Meanwhile, prolific writers like Stephen King are like...
November 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Meanwhile, prolific writers like Stephen King are like...
This night was such a blast. My friend Lael dressed up as a dragon to match my knight. And she indulged me in taking some absolutely badass pics! ##Halifax #criticalmass #cycling #HfxBike
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
This night was such a blast. My friend Lael dressed up as a dragon to match my knight. And she indulged me in taking some absolutely badass pics! ##Halifax #criticalmass #cycling #HfxBike
Happy National Black Cat Day to my spooky void cats, Ruff & Tuff! #NationalBlackCatDay
October 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Happy National Black Cat Day to my spooky void cats, Ruff & Tuff! #NationalBlackCatDay
First day back to work after being on leave since July. Wish me luck!
October 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
First day back to work after being on leave since July. Wish me luck!
Rather than finish the work, Iron Maple Construction changed the sign to a late date. I gave them the benefit of doubt...until I went to bike in the area today. It's now October 28, and construction doesn't even look close to done.
STOP. PROMISING. SPECIFIC. END. DATES. #Dartmouth #Halifax
STOP. PROMISING. SPECIFIC. END. DATES. #Dartmouth #Halifax
October 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Rather than finish the work, Iron Maple Construction changed the sign to a late date. I gave them the benefit of doubt...until I went to bike in the area today. It's now October 28, and construction doesn't even look close to done.
STOP. PROMISING. SPECIFIC. END. DATES. #Dartmouth #Halifax
STOP. PROMISING. SPECIFIC. END. DATES. #Dartmouth #Halifax
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine!
It's way better than Dr. Mario.
It's way better than Dr. Mario.
October 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine!
It's way better than Dr. Mario.
It's way better than Dr. Mario.
Well, I think this turned out pretty good.
October 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Well, I think this turned out pretty good.
Tuff finally decided to join the spooky black cat team! Thanks, Mr. Tuff Guy!
October 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Tuff finally decided to join the spooky black cat team! Thanks, Mr. Tuff Guy!