Torsade
@torsade.bsky.social
I have three blogs on WordPress, Torsade Literary Space, Memories of a Midwestern Family, and The Cartoon House. I draft my fiction and poetry, post my cartoons, and write about my garden.
Rudolph and Hermie get to pursue their strengths, and places are found for the misfit toys. The abominable snowman gets useful work that addresses his skills, and Santa accepts that the line workers (reindeer and elves) deserve more input.
November 18, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Rudolph and Hermie get to pursue their strengths, and places are found for the misfit toys. The abominable snowman gets useful work that addresses his skills, and Santa accepts that the line workers (reindeer and elves) deserve more input.
He has a shadowy figure therein?
November 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
He has a shadowy figure therein?
I think it means he's hoping to raise 6.2B from investors. Which is exactly what AI is for, and why tech types pursue it.
November 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I think it means he's hoping to raise 6.2B from investors. Which is exactly what AI is for, and why tech types pursue it.
We know plenty about Trump. But as we've seen from last week's email release, all the other names that appear in the files can be a great source of entertainment and enlightenment.
November 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We know plenty about Trump. But as we've seen from last week's email release, all the other names that appear in the files can be a great source of entertainment and enlightenment.
All but gone, like the great bargains on polyurethane wall trimmings, and gold spray paint, at Home Depot.
November 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
All but gone, like the great bargains on polyurethane wall trimmings, and gold spray paint, at Home Depot.
Did they actually spray paint some of the WH china plates, and some historic picture frames?
November 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Did they actually spray paint some of the WH china plates, and some historic picture frames?
California needs its small water cycle restored. Hopefully you'll get leadership soon who will prohibit permitting on coastal lands and start a reforestation project.
November 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
California needs its small water cycle restored. Hopefully you'll get leadership soon who will prohibit permitting on coastal lands and start a reforestation project.
Prosecute, prosecute, prosecute. Because if the GOP cheats by changing election laws so they can dismiss votes in the numbers they seek, and then they ignore the law, poison pilling is the only option. But fear of prosecution gives the time to build safeguards into every aspect of government.
November 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Prosecute, prosecute, prosecute. Because if the GOP cheats by changing election laws so they can dismiss votes in the numbers they seek, and then they ignore the law, poison pilling is the only option. But fear of prosecution gives the time to build safeguards into every aspect of government.
You cannot boop the little nose, unless you adopt Taffy.
November 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
You cannot boop the little nose, unless you adopt Taffy.
We already have a Pullet Surprise. They just need to start giving them out.
November 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We already have a Pullet Surprise. They just need to start giving them out.
We didn't know cocaine did media for Homeland Security.
November 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We didn't know cocaine did media for Homeland Security.
But the funny thing is, they could have not killed Epstein. Then all his estate's papers would still be his. They could have easily re-coopted him and had his help and silence. Now it's Bubba from beyond the grave.
November 15, 2025 at 6:36 AM
But the funny thing is, they could have not killed Epstein. Then all his estate's papers would still be his. They could have easily re-coopted him and had his help and silence. Now it's Bubba from beyond the grave.
Maybe if they're that dumb, they'll also refuse to believe the dog's aggression when it contracts rabies, then refuse to believe their own symptoms after they get bitten, etc.
November 15, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Maybe if they're that dumb, they'll also refuse to believe the dog's aggression when it contracts rabies, then refuse to believe their own symptoms after they get bitten, etc.
They're suing, so discovery on the motives of the principal and guidance counsellor.
November 15, 2025 at 3:06 AM
They're suing, so discovery on the motives of the principal and guidance counsellor.
The worm wants what it wants.
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The worm wants what it wants.
You'll have to have them listen to 2LiveCrew and try to figure out what was shocking in those lyrics.
November 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
You'll have to have them listen to 2LiveCrew and try to figure out what was shocking in those lyrics.
The provocation should be to get eyeballs on the ads, and have that translate to more ads selling, but the formula seems dead now. I doubt the Russians can launder enough money stolen from the government to support legacy media for long.
November 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The provocation should be to get eyeballs on the ads, and have that translate to more ads selling, but the formula seems dead now. I doubt the Russians can launder enough money stolen from the government to support legacy media for long.
But would they have an excuse to make people talk to them about their favorite topics, if they don't employ the junk science?
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
But would they have an excuse to make people talk to them about their favorite topics, if they don't employ the junk science?
So many reasons to just do a family Zoom call for Thanksgiving.
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
So many reasons to just do a family Zoom call for Thanksgiving.
We don't love the Clintons.
November 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM
We don't love the Clintons.
Sanctuary politician sounds like a good thing.
November 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Sanctuary politician sounds like a good thing.
E. O. Wilson? The entomologist?
November 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
E. O. Wilson? The entomologist?
You can see why homo sapiens men were building an edge.
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
You can see why homo sapiens men were building an edge.