PlainandTall
@plainandtall.bsky.social
Full-time science geek, part-time fantasy nerd, and raging liberal, side-eyeing the idiots of the world.
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"Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
Weirdo position of the day, December 2nd, 2025
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Weirdo position of the day, December 2nd, 2025
It’s been quite a life experience lately. My elder dog died in June. A lot of work things changed last summer. We brought home
A new pup in July. I went to Canada, was sick, went to South Africa, and my dad died.
Honestly, I’m a bit worn out.
A new pup in July. I went to Canada, was sick, went to South Africa, and my dad died.
Honestly, I’m a bit worn out.
November 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
It’s been quite a life experience lately. My elder dog died in June. A lot of work things changed last summer. We brought home
A new pup in July. I went to Canada, was sick, went to South Africa, and my dad died.
Honestly, I’m a bit worn out.
A new pup in July. I went to Canada, was sick, went to South Africa, and my dad died.
Honestly, I’m a bit worn out.
Well, my dad died last night.
I guess this is day one of being an orphan. 😏
I guess this is day one of being an orphan. 😏
November 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Well, my dad died last night.
I guess this is day one of being an orphan. 😏
I guess this is day one of being an orphan. 😏
So my dad died today. That’s a thing that didn’t seem possible, and yet here we are.
November 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
So my dad died today. That’s a thing that didn’t seem possible, and yet here we are.
Reasons why I no longer go to church:
My intelligent, athletic, talkative, well-read, ambitious father being ground to dust by life and age at 96. Now in memory care.
If there’s a god I’m going to hell for sure for what I’m thinking.
My intelligent, athletic, talkative, well-read, ambitious father being ground to dust by life and age at 96. Now in memory care.
If there’s a god I’m going to hell for sure for what I’m thinking.
November 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Reasons why I no longer go to church:
My intelligent, athletic, talkative, well-read, ambitious father being ground to dust by life and age at 96. Now in memory care.
If there’s a god I’m going to hell for sure for what I’m thinking.
My intelligent, athletic, talkative, well-read, ambitious father being ground to dust by life and age at 96. Now in memory care.
If there’s a god I’m going to hell for sure for what I’m thinking.
And if you will indulge me, just a few more South Africa photos:
November 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
And if you will indulge me, just a few more South Africa photos:
Here are. Few highlight photos of South Africa:
November 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Here are. Few highlight photos of South Africa:
Coming back from South Africa involved planes, trains, and automobiles. And about 20 hrs of travel, all together, in uncomfortable seats.
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Coming back from South Africa involved planes, trains, and automobiles. And about 20 hrs of travel, all together, in uncomfortable seats.
Elephant says
“Get the f*** out of the way.”
“Get the f*** out of the way.”
November 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Elephant says
“Get the f*** out of the way.”
“Get the f*** out of the way.”
Cheetah says
“These people are crazy.”
“These people are crazy.”
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Cheetah says
“These people are crazy.”
“These people are crazy.”
So I am sitting at the airport waiting to board the first flight on my way to South Africa. I am going for a conference, but doing a short safari first.
I never would have imagined this when I was a kid growing up in Ohio. I mean, I never even saw the ocean until I was 21. 😁🤷♀️
I never would have imagined this when I was a kid growing up in Ohio. I mean, I never even saw the ocean until I was 21. 😁🤷♀️
October 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
So I am sitting at the airport waiting to board the first flight on my way to South Africa. I am going for a conference, but doing a short safari first.
I never would have imagined this when I was a kid growing up in Ohio. I mean, I never even saw the ocean until I was 21. 😁🤷♀️
I never would have imagined this when I was a kid growing up in Ohio. I mean, I never even saw the ocean until I was 21. 😁🤷♀️
Double decker boys.
October 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Double decker boys.
The boy is getting so big! His fur is starting to fluff out and almost all of his big boy teeth are in (thank goodness- those baby teeth are like razor blades).
October 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The boy is getting so big! His fur is starting to fluff out and almost all of his big boy teeth are in (thank goodness- those baby teeth are like razor blades).
I am so psyched (!!!) to say I get to go to South Africa next month and I have booked three days here:
www.pilanesbergnationalpark.org
www.pilanesbergnationalpark.org
Pilanesberg National Park & Game Reserve
Pilanesberg is home to the Big 5, along with an abundance of flora and fauna. This Game Reserve in South Africa is every wildlife enthusiasts dream.
www.pilanesbergnationalpark.org
September 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I am so psyched (!!!) to say I get to go to South Africa next month and I have booked three days here:
www.pilanesbergnationalpark.org
www.pilanesbergnationalpark.org
It’s the Wild Rumpus portion of the evening!
September 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It’s the Wild Rumpus portion of the evening!
What I’ve been up to.
September 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
What I’ve been up to.
The number of times I’ve said “What are you eating?” Since July 22nd…
September 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The number of times I’ve said “What are you eating?” Since July 22nd…
It only took us 27 years to get a chest freezer in the basement.
This is going to CHANGE EVERYTHING
This is going to CHANGE EVERYTHING
August 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
It only took us 27 years to get a chest freezer in the basement.
This is going to CHANGE EVERYTHING
This is going to CHANGE EVERYTHING
Pupdate, ~4 months:
Baby fur almost gone, two baby teeth out already.
Approaching teenage status.
Baby fur almost gone, two baby teeth out already.
Approaching teenage status.
August 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Pupdate, ~4 months:
Baby fur almost gone, two baby teeth out already.
Approaching teenage status.
Baby fur almost gone, two baby teeth out already.
Approaching teenage status.
Hello peoples. I have been consumed with a loss and a subsequent new project. The loss isn’t over.
August 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Hello peoples. I have been consumed with a loss and a subsequent new project. The loss isn’t over.
Severence is beautifully shot, extraordinarily well acted, and it effectively challenges the norms of storytelling.
But it matters that I don’t know what the fuck is going on. Ever.
🤦♀️
But it matters that I don’t know what the fuck is going on. Ever.
🤦♀️
July 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Severence is beautifully shot, extraordinarily well acted, and it effectively challenges the norms of storytelling.
But it matters that I don’t know what the fuck is going on. Ever.
🤦♀️
But it matters that I don’t know what the fuck is going on. Ever.
🤦♀️
I have entered IKEA purgatory
June 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I have entered IKEA purgatory
Currently #5 in a waiting room for returns. To bring back an $8 pillow. OMG.
June 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Currently #5 in a waiting room for returns. To bring back an $8 pillow. OMG.
I love you @IKEA but your return set up is…well, terrible.
June 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I love you @IKEA but your return set up is…well, terrible.
To those who are fathers or fill that role for someone- Happy Father’s Day!
June 16, 2025 at 1:09 AM
To those who are fathers or fill that role for someone- Happy Father’s Day!