Orpheus
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Orpheus
@orpheusadept.bsky.social
Twice disabled, retired, widower, single Dad. Just trying to make sense of it all.
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Time to read this again:

"To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness."

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January 10, 2026 at 3:01 AM
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It is National Cuddle Up Day!

Affirmation Coyote appreciates the wish for their human friends to cuddle with coyotes, but they should set their expectations for this happening way low.

www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day...
January 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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The humans of the middle lands of the Coyote Continent need to stand up, get out, speak up and be seen. Show Angry Orange Grandpa and his cronies that they haven't won.

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January 5, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Angry Orange Grandpa has the gift of shamelessness and boundless grievance.

Those and all his fortune and his name on a gilt ballroom won't help him when the big weigh-in happens.

Stay strong. Be patient. Help each other. We will get through this and make things better for everyone.
December 15, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Angry Orange Grandpa is really angry today.

If he wasn't the healthiest human who ever lived Affirmation Coyote would worry something was about to pop in his head.
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
December 10, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Without farmworkers we wouldn’t be able to celebrate Thanksgiving. Be thankful for their hard work this holiday season!

Sin los trabajadores agrícolas no podríamos celebrar el Día de Acción de Gracias. ¡Agradece su arduo trabajo en estas fiestas!

#WeFeedYou #Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.

Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Monday!

Affirmation Coyote hopes their M-F friends got a good night's sleep so they can tackle the start of the work week fully awake and aware of the hazards ahead.
November 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Please join Affirmation Coyote in celebrating National Gingerbread Cookie Day.

Gingerbread men are not as difficult to catch as the children's story would have you believe. They mostly just lie their, silently.

www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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November 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values. n.pr/4nha99l
3 takeaways from Saturday's No Kings nationwide protests
Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values.
n.pr
October 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Please join Affirmation Coyote in recognizing NATIONAL LGBT CENTER AWARENESS DAY!

www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day...
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October 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Homework:

"Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world." -- Howard Zinn

www.howardzinn.org/collection/t...
October 19, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Exclusive: Democratic-led states secured a legal victory to keep the personal data of food recipients out of the federal government's reach. But NPR's reporting shows that millions of records on Americans have already been shared.
At least 27 states turned over sensitive data about food stamp recipients to USDA
Democratic-led states secured a legal victory to keep the personal data of food recipients out of the federal government's reach. But NPR's reporting shows that millions of records on Americans have already been shared.
n.pr
October 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Bleh.

You get over the Hump and through Wednesday, and then the reality of Thursday hits.

Affirmation Coyote knows you can muddle through.

Primal howl therapy in the parking lot is encouraged.
October 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Congratulations, M-F work-week friends! You have made it over the Hump.

Affirmation Coyote is scouting ahead. See you on the flipside.
October 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Standing and defending the fundamental truths of the Republic means rejecting and opposing loathsome people like Johnson.
Johnson: "We call it the Hate America Rally that will happen Saturday. Let's see who shows up for that. I bet you you'll see Hamas supporters, I bet you'll see antifa types, I bet you'll see Marxists on full display, people who don't want to stand and defend the foundational truths of this republic"
October 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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It is National Coaches Day!

Is Affirmation Coyote a coach? Maybe a cheerleader?

www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day...
October 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Disney/ABC have a responsibility to refuse to participate in corruption.

Kimmel must be reinstated. If Disney/ABC agree to this extortion then perhaps creatives + workers should consider collective action to push back. Same w/buying park + cruise tickets if they bow.

People have power. Ask Target
September 20, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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National Apple Dumpling Day?

Affirmation Coyote could go for one of those.
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September 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Please join Affirmation Coyote in recognizing National Pet Memorial Day and National Hug Your Hound Day.

They politely request you do not try to hug any coyotes you come across.
September 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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"You are being musically mean to me and it's hurting my feelings so I am going to call the police department that we are supposed to be supporting to report a feels violation."
A man in Washington, DC, plays the Imperial March from Star Wars while following patrolling soldiers. One of the soldiers threatens to call the police.
September 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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September 13, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Affirmation Coyote has learned that tomorrow is National Chocolate Milkshake Day, if you want to plan ahead for FRIDAY NIGHT DESSERT!
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September 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM