The Misanthropic Realist
@oldforger.bsky.social
Acerbic commentator on the human condition and snuggler of cats and one tiny white dog. And I love chipmunks.
The Bat Signal is alight, but will anyone respond?
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The Bat Signal is alight, but will anyone respond?
Anyone got Hannah Waddingham's number? I have a job for her...
July 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Anyone got Hannah Waddingham's number? I have a job for her...
Ever read HP Lovecraft? In "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" the locals start developing a characteristic appearance as they age, known as "the Innsmouth look", due to them interbreeding with the Elder Gods to bring them wealth and prosperity.
I'm starting to think Lovecraft was onto something there.
I'm starting to think Lovecraft was onto something there.
June 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Ever read HP Lovecraft? In "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" the locals start developing a characteristic appearance as they age, known as "the Innsmouth look", due to them interbreeding with the Elder Gods to bring them wealth and prosperity.
I'm starting to think Lovecraft was onto something there.
I'm starting to think Lovecraft was onto something there.
They are cowards trying to appease the bully. This is Pournelle's Iron Law of Bureacracy in action.
March 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
They are cowards trying to appease the bully. This is Pournelle's Iron Law of Bureacracy in action.
This is Pournelle's Iron Law in action. They're cowards acting in their own self interests.
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
This is Pournelle's Iron Law in action. They're cowards acting in their own self interests.
I have Lucas.
February 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I have Lucas.
Portrait of a spoiled little dog who got tired on his walk.
January 28, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Portrait of a spoiled little dog who got tired on his walk.
Wandering around Carmel CA today.
January 28, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Wandering around Carmel CA today.
I propose that this become the standard greeting for all Cybertrucks we see.
January 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I propose that this become the standard greeting for all Cybertrucks we see.
Where have I seen that look before?
January 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Where have I seen that look before?
"Why are you running down to the lake without a jacket?"
"Oh, it's nothing..."
"Oh, it's nothing..."
December 30, 2024 at 1:33 PM
"Why are you running down to the lake without a jacket?"
"Oh, it's nothing..."
"Oh, it's nothing..."
Found elsewhere:
December 28, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Found elsewhere:
Merry Christmas Eve, folks.
December 24, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Merry Christmas Eve, folks.
Is that sunrise or Mordor?
December 23, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Is that sunrise or Mordor?
But not yet.
December 22, 2024 at 6:02 PM
But not yet.
Spring is almost here in the Adirondacks!
December 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Spring is almost here in the Adirondacks!
The days are getting longer! Spring is almost here in the Adirondacks!
(Yes, I'm joking.)
(Yes, I'm joking.)
December 22, 2024 at 4:45 PM
The days are getting longer! Spring is almost here in the Adirondacks!
(Yes, I'm joking.)
(Yes, I'm joking.)
Happy solstice.
December 21, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Happy solstice.
Solstice sunlight through the trees in the Adirondacks.
December 21, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Solstice sunlight through the trees in the Adirondacks.
Home, watching it snow while sitting by the stove.
December 15, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Home, watching it snow while sitting by the stove.
Cold but beautiful.
December 14, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Cold but beautiful.