Stoical Geezer
@stoicalgeezer.bsky.social
🇺🇲🇬🇧🏴 Stoic, Spiritual Humanist, Secular Buddhist, Stylophile, Poet: Navigating life’s absurdities, knowing change is the only constant. Penning reflections, revelations, and the occasional curmudgeonly observation.
#OnThisDay 28 Nov 1893, New Zealand became the first country where women voted in national elections. Canada followed in 1917, the UK in 1918, and the US in 1920. By contrast, Switzerland waited until 1971, Portugal until 1976, and Liechtenstein until 1984.
November 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#OnThisDay 28 Nov 1893, New Zealand became the first country where women voted in national elections. Canada followed in 1917, the UK in 1918, and the US in 1920. By contrast, Switzerland waited until 1971, Portugal until 1976, and Liechtenstein until 1984.
A Thanksgiving tribute to Brimstone (a.k.a. KitKat), our beloved household tyrant. From his 4:30 a.m. wake-up calls to his gourmet snobbery, endless demands, and shameless sofa theft, he rules the house with furry entitlement—and somehow remains impossible not to love.
#Thanksgiving #CatLife
#Thanksgiving #CatLife
November 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A Thanksgiving tribute to Brimstone (a.k.a. KitKat), our beloved household tyrant. From his 4:30 a.m. wake-up calls to his gourmet snobbery, endless demands, and shameless sofa theft, he rules the house with furry entitlement—and somehow remains impossible not to love.
#Thanksgiving #CatLife
#Thanksgiving #CatLife
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
November 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
#OnThisDay 26 November 1791: First US cabinet meeting, held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Attorney General Edmund Randolph attend.
November 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
#OnThisDay 26 November 1791: First US cabinet meeting, held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Attorney General Edmund Randolph attend.
This tiny little Majohn Wancai 2.0 eyedropper keeps surprising me—smooth, reliable, and far better than its modest price suggests. Posted, it’s right around 5" and sits comfortably in the hand. A true little overachiever in the pen world.
#FountainPens
#FountainPens
November 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This tiny little Majohn Wancai 2.0 eyedropper keeps surprising me—smooth, reliable, and far better than its modest price suggests. Posted, it’s right around 5" and sits comfortably in the hand. A true little overachiever in the pen world.
#FountainPens
#FountainPens
This Old Geezer's pissed!
Medicare’s jump to $202.90 means many seniors will see their COLA swallowed before it even lands. A nearly 10% Part B hike highlights the growing gap between rising healthcare costs and fixed incomes.
And our "leader" denies there's inflation! Ridiculous!
Medicare’s jump to $202.90 means many seniors will see their COLA swallowed before it even lands. A nearly 10% Part B hike highlights the growing gap between rising healthcare costs and fixed incomes.
And our "leader" denies there's inflation! Ridiculous!
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
This Old Geezer's pissed!
Medicare’s jump to $202.90 means many seniors will see their COLA swallowed before it even lands. A nearly 10% Part B hike highlights the growing gap between rising healthcare costs and fixed incomes.
And our "leader" denies there's inflation! Ridiculous!
Medicare’s jump to $202.90 means many seniors will see their COLA swallowed before it even lands. A nearly 10% Part B hike highlights the growing gap between rising healthcare costs and fixed incomes.
And our "leader" denies there's inflation! Ridiculous!
The sudden dissolution of DOGE — once heralded as a bold bid to shrink federal bureaucracy — underscores how loud rhetoric without transparent results can collapse quietly. Mandated through July 2026, its premature fade-out raises questions about political theater versus meaningful reform.
November 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The sudden dissolution of DOGE — once heralded as a bold bid to shrink federal bureaucracy — underscores how loud rhetoric without transparent results can collapse quietly. Mandated through July 2026, its premature fade-out raises questions about political theater versus meaningful reform.
#OnThisDay 24 November 1859: English naturalist Charles Darwin publishes On the Origin of Species, radically changing the view of evolution and laying the foundation for evolutionary biology.
November 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
#OnThisDay 24 November 1859: English naturalist Charles Darwin publishes On the Origin of Species, radically changing the view of evolution and laying the foundation for evolutionary biology.
Today’s lunch from this Old Geezer’s kitchen: crispy baked chicken breast, roasted baby potatoes, and a variety of steamed veggies—broccoli, cauliflower, carrots & green beans. Simple, hearty, and healthy—the way a seasoned geezer keeps himself going.
#HomeCooking
#HomeCooking
November 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Today’s lunch from this Old Geezer’s kitchen: crispy baked chicken breast, roasted baby potatoes, and a variety of steamed veggies—broccoli, cauliflower, carrots & green beans. Simple, hearty, and healthy—the way a seasoned geezer keeps himself going.
#HomeCooking
#HomeCooking
Hmmm 🤔 Seems like another case of liar liar pants on fire!
November 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Hmmm 🤔 Seems like another case of liar liar pants on fire!
Today’s lunch from this Old Geezer’s kitchen — wild Alaskan cod with rice, corn & peas, plus a bright garden salad with berries and walnuts. Fresh, light, and exactly what lunch should be.
#HomeCooking
#HomeCooking
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Today’s lunch from this Old Geezer’s kitchen — wild Alaskan cod with rice, corn & peas, plus a bright garden salad with berries and walnuts. Fresh, light, and exactly what lunch should be.
#HomeCooking
#HomeCooking
In Fight Oligarchy, Sanders argues the U.S. has become controlled by a tiny ultra-wealthy elite who dominate politics, the economy and media. He lays out how this undermines democracy & offers a roadmap of reforms and grassroots mobilization to reclaim power for working people. Quick read.
#Bernie
#Bernie
November 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
In Fight Oligarchy, Sanders argues the U.S. has become controlled by a tiny ultra-wealthy elite who dominate politics, the economy and media. He lays out how this undermines democracy & offers a roadmap of reforms and grassroots mobilization to reclaim power for working people. Quick read.
#Bernie
#Bernie
#OnThisDay 21 Nov. 1783: First crewed hot-air balloon flight was made by Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier & François Laurent, marquis d'Arlandes, traveling from the Château de la Muette across the Bois de Boulogne on the edge of Paris in a balloon made by Joseph-Michel & Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier.
November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
#OnThisDay 21 Nov. 1783: First crewed hot-air balloon flight was made by Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier & François Laurent, marquis d'Arlandes, traveling from the Château de la Muette across the Bois de Boulogne on the edge of Paris in a balloon made by Joseph-Michel & Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier.
"What’s Left of Decency?"
A #Poem reflecting on the news cycle: global conflicts, climate disasters, economic cruelty, Medicaid purges, SNAP cuts, detention camps, & the sense that democracy is being stripped for parts.
The world has lost its mind; no reason we should lose our humanity with it.
A #Poem reflecting on the news cycle: global conflicts, climate disasters, economic cruelty, Medicaid purges, SNAP cuts, detention camps, & the sense that democracy is being stripped for parts.
The world has lost its mind; no reason we should lose our humanity with it.
November 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM
"What’s Left of Decency?"
A #Poem reflecting on the news cycle: global conflicts, climate disasters, economic cruelty, Medicaid purges, SNAP cuts, detention camps, & the sense that democracy is being stripped for parts.
The world has lost its mind; no reason we should lose our humanity with it.
A #Poem reflecting on the news cycle: global conflicts, climate disasters, economic cruelty, Medicaid purges, SNAP cuts, detention camps, & the sense that democracy is being stripped for parts.
The world has lost its mind; no reason we should lose our humanity with it.
Today's lunch from this Old Geezer’s kitchen: 95% lean ground beef simmered into a hearty veggie sauce over white rice, with crisp steamed green beans and broccoli on the side. Simple, clean, and downright satisfying.
#HomeCooking
#HomeCooking
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Today's lunch from this Old Geezer’s kitchen: 95% lean ground beef simmered into a hearty veggie sauce over white rice, with crisp steamed green beans and broccoli on the side. Simple, clean, and downright satisfying.
#HomeCooking
#HomeCooking
Today’s lunch from this Old Geezer’s kitchen: Alaskan halibut, a bright rice medley with onion, peas and corn, and a crisp garden salad dressed with good oil and an 18-year balsamic. Simple, fresh, and exactly what the body asks for.
#HomeCooking
#HomeCooking
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Today’s lunch from this Old Geezer’s kitchen: Alaskan halibut, a bright rice medley with onion, peas and corn, and a crisp garden salad dressed with good oil and an 18-year balsamic. Simple, fresh, and exactly what the body asks for.
#HomeCooking
#HomeCooking
My EDC fountain pen: the Kaweco Liliput Brass with a medium Premium nib. Just 3¾″ in the pocket and a shade under 5″ when writing—compact, solid, and always ready for a quick line or a long thought.
November 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
My EDC fountain pen: the Kaweco Liliput Brass with a medium Premium nib. Just 3¾″ in the pocket and a shade under 5″ when writing—compact, solid, and always ready for a quick line or a long thought.
One of my favorite daily writers: the Platinum 3776 Chenonceau, paired with an exceptional Soft Fine nib. Always inked with Sailor Shikiori Yozakura—a perfect balance of softness, elegance, and a hint of spring on the page. A joy every time it touches paper. ✒️🌸
#FountainPens
#FountainPens
November 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM
One of my favorite daily writers: the Platinum 3776 Chenonceau, paired with an exceptional Soft Fine nib. Always inked with Sailor Shikiori Yozakura—a perfect balance of softness, elegance, and a hint of spring on the page. A joy every time it touches paper. ✒️🌸
#FountainPens
#FountainPens
#OnThisDay 18 November 1963: The first push-button (Touch-Tone) telephones debuted in the United States, eventually replacing most rotary-dial models.
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
#OnThisDay 18 November 1963: The first push-button (Touch-Tone) telephones debuted in the United States, eventually replacing most rotary-dial models.
Quick, tasty lunch from this Old Geezer's kitchen: Red Argentina shrimp, over a simple salad, with sweet potato fries.
#HomeCooking
#HomeCooking
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Quick, tasty lunch from this Old Geezer's kitchen: Red Argentina shrimp, over a simple salad, with sweet potato fries.
#HomeCooking
#HomeCooking
COURIER's Camaron Stevenson has created a searchable database to make Epstein files accessible to the public:
couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
Here's the leader board sorted by number of mentions:
couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
Here's the leader board sorted by number of mentions:
November 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
COURIER's Camaron Stevenson has created a searchable database to make Epstein files accessible to the public:
couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
Here's the leader board sorted by number of mentions:
couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
Here's the leader board sorted by number of mentions:
Aching is the tax we pay for a life lived fully—what hurts reminds us we’re still moving, and still becoming.
#Emoetry prompt for 11/17: #Aching
#FreeVerse #Poetry #Aging
#Emoetry prompt for 11/17: #Aching
#FreeVerse #Poetry #Aging
November 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Aching is the tax we pay for a life lived fully—what hurts reminds us we’re still moving, and still becoming.
#Emoetry prompt for 11/17: #Aching
#FreeVerse #Poetry #Aging
#Emoetry prompt for 11/17: #Aching
#FreeVerse #Poetry #Aging
Fountain pens!
November 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Fountain pens!
