Hopster
@zhopster23.bsky.social
Im just a personified dumpster fire. 🇺🇸🇩🇰
I mostly post random thoughts and such here.
Currently interested in Danish and Napoleonic history, and will chat your ear off about DJ Larrey or Frederik VI if you let me.
I mostly post random thoughts and such here.
Currently interested in Danish and Napoleonic history, and will chat your ear off about DJ Larrey or Frederik VI if you let me.
It never ceases to amaze me that this is inner city Copenhagen.
April 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
It never ceases to amaze me that this is inner city Copenhagen.
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This 17th-century watch is a "memento mori," a reminder of the shortness of life. The inscription roughly translates: "Thus passes wordly glory remember your end." It was sold by Christies in 2017 for £12.5K.
April 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This 17th-century watch is a "memento mori," a reminder of the shortness of life. The inscription roughly translates: "Thus passes wordly glory remember your end." It was sold by Christies in 2017 for £12.5K.
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This silver rattle from 1810 has a red coral stick to promote easier dentition. Belief in the potency of red coral to ensure good luck has existed for thousands of years. In Italy and some parts of Scotland it is still used to avert the "evil eye".
April 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This silver rattle from 1810 has a red coral stick to promote easier dentition. Belief in the potency of red coral to ensure good luck has existed for thousands of years. In Italy and some parts of Scotland it is still used to avert the "evil eye".
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David Livingstone, explorer, medical missionary and Honorary Fellow of our College was born #OnThisDay 1813. This pocket case of surgical instruments belonged to Livingstone and went with him on his travels in Africa.
March 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
David Livingstone, explorer, medical missionary and Honorary Fellow of our College was born #OnThisDay 1813. This pocket case of surgical instruments belonged to Livingstone and went with him on his travels in Africa.
I’ve got a question for the Europeans who see this:
Why do so many of you bring up school shootings when I grumble about something minor? Like when I grumble about Danish kids using fuck as a filler word or about food?
Must we involve murdered children in an umbrella excuse to shut Americans up?
Why do so many of you bring up school shootings when I grumble about something minor? Like when I grumble about Danish kids using fuck as a filler word or about food?
Must we involve murdered children in an umbrella excuse to shut Americans up?
March 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I’ve got a question for the Europeans who see this:
Why do so many of you bring up school shootings when I grumble about something minor? Like when I grumble about Danish kids using fuck as a filler word or about food?
Must we involve murdered children in an umbrella excuse to shut Americans up?
Why do so many of you bring up school shootings when I grumble about something minor? Like when I grumble about Danish kids using fuck as a filler word or about food?
Must we involve murdered children in an umbrella excuse to shut Americans up?
This!
There’s a book I’ve been looking at getting, but can only get in ebook form.
On Amazon, an edition on kindle (and restricted to just kindle) is 25usd. Straight from the publisher! It’s 10usd and unrestricted. I can get it in pdf format if I wanted.
There’s a book I’ve been looking at getting, but can only get in ebook form.
On Amazon, an edition on kindle (and restricted to just kindle) is 25usd. Straight from the publisher! It’s 10usd and unrestricted. I can get it in pdf format if I wanted.
March 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This!
There’s a book I’ve been looking at getting, but can only get in ebook form.
On Amazon, an edition on kindle (and restricted to just kindle) is 25usd. Straight from the publisher! It’s 10usd and unrestricted. I can get it in pdf format if I wanted.
There’s a book I’ve been looking at getting, but can only get in ebook form.
On Amazon, an edition on kindle (and restricted to just kindle) is 25usd. Straight from the publisher! It’s 10usd and unrestricted. I can get it in pdf format if I wanted.
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His mother says he has been tortured by authorities at the airport. The reason, if any, for his detention is not known.
A New Hampshire man with a green card was detained by immigration officers at Logan Airport and is being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Donald W. Wyatt detention facility in Central Falls, Rhode Island.
www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
Green card holder from New Hampshire 'interrogated' at Logan Airport, detained
Fabian Schmidt’s family said they are unsure of why he is being held. They said he has a recently renewed green card, and no active issues in court.
www.nhpr.org
March 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
His mother says he has been tortured by authorities at the airport. The reason, if any, for his detention is not known.
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A very Happy 15th of March to one and all.
March 15, 2025 at 7:24 AM
A very Happy 15th of March to one and all.
Something I’ve discovered today:
In the US, I would be consider pretty liberal. No radical left, but liberal.
In Denmark- and based off of the 12 biggest parties, I’m nearly radical right. Pretty conservative.
It’s just wild to think about for me.
In the US, I would be consider pretty liberal. No radical left, but liberal.
In Denmark- and based off of the 12 biggest parties, I’m nearly radical right. Pretty conservative.
It’s just wild to think about for me.
March 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Something I’ve discovered today:
In the US, I would be consider pretty liberal. No radical left, but liberal.
In Denmark- and based off of the 12 biggest parties, I’m nearly radical right. Pretty conservative.
It’s just wild to think about for me.
In the US, I would be consider pretty liberal. No radical left, but liberal.
In Denmark- and based off of the 12 biggest parties, I’m nearly radical right. Pretty conservative.
It’s just wild to think about for me.
No longer do I go to Frederiksborg just to stare at hot men and old things
I now go to Frederiksborg with the intention go learn of the life stories of these people.
And still look at the hot men. That much is never going to change.
I now go to Frederiksborg with the intention go learn of the life stories of these people.
And still look at the hot men. That much is never going to change.
March 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
No longer do I go to Frederiksborg just to stare at hot men and old things
I now go to Frederiksborg with the intention go learn of the life stories of these people.
And still look at the hot men. That much is never going to change.
I now go to Frederiksborg with the intention go learn of the life stories of these people.
And still look at the hot men. That much is never going to change.
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Happy birthday to Louis Gabriel Suchet, Marshal of France.
2nd March 1770.
Excellent general at every level and task.
In my top 5 Marshals
2nd March 1770.
Excellent general at every level and task.
In my top 5 Marshals
March 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Happy birthday to Louis Gabriel Suchet, Marshal of France.
2nd March 1770.
Excellent general at every level and task.
In my top 5 Marshals
2nd March 1770.
Excellent general at every level and task.
In my top 5 Marshals
Just got permanently banned off of EBay. for using EBay.
Guys I just wanted a wig replacement for my beloved doll. How is that suspicious?
Yes I haven’t used my account for a year, but still.
Guys I just wanted a wig replacement for my beloved doll. How is that suspicious?
Yes I haven’t used my account for a year, but still.
March 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Just got permanently banned off of EBay. for using EBay.
Guys I just wanted a wig replacement for my beloved doll. How is that suspicious?
Yes I haven’t used my account for a year, but still.
Guys I just wanted a wig replacement for my beloved doll. How is that suspicious?
Yes I haven’t used my account for a year, but still.
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Two Liston amputation knives made by Young & Sons, Edinburgh in the mid-19th century. Engraved on the lid is the name of the owner: "Dr. James D. Gillespie". James D. Gillespie, M.D., FRSEd, was a contemporary of James Syme, & Assistant Surgeon to the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh.
February 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Two Liston amputation knives made by Young & Sons, Edinburgh in the mid-19th century. Engraved on the lid is the name of the owner: "Dr. James D. Gillespie". James D. Gillespie, M.D., FRSEd, was a contemporary of James Syme, & Assistant Surgeon to the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh.
Apparently Monday morning is the best time to see Frederiksborg.
The only soul I’ve seen here is the security and a couple of older ladies.
No loud chatter, nobody acting like buffoons when it comes to looking at the paintings. Just me.
The only soul I’ve seen here is the security and a couple of older ladies.
No loud chatter, nobody acting like buffoons when it comes to looking at the paintings. Just me.
February 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Apparently Monday morning is the best time to see Frederiksborg.
The only soul I’ve seen here is the security and a couple of older ladies.
No loud chatter, nobody acting like buffoons when it comes to looking at the paintings. Just me.
The only soul I’ve seen here is the security and a couple of older ladies.
No loud chatter, nobody acting like buffoons when it comes to looking at the paintings. Just me.
You know you’ve been to a museum a lot when you can notice even the smallest of changes.
Like today, when I noticed they added a few new items in a few of the cases at Rosenborg.
I see what yall are doing curators. I’m just please to see more Frederik VI stuff.
Like today, when I noticed they added a few new items in a few of the cases at Rosenborg.
I see what yall are doing curators. I’m just please to see more Frederik VI stuff.
February 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
You know you’ve been to a museum a lot when you can notice even the smallest of changes.
Like today, when I noticed they added a few new items in a few of the cases at Rosenborg.
I see what yall are doing curators. I’m just please to see more Frederik VI stuff.
Like today, when I noticed they added a few new items in a few of the cases at Rosenborg.
I see what yall are doing curators. I’m just please to see more Frederik VI stuff.
Even though it’s no the greatest tool, I’m still proud to have made it to the point.
February 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Even though it’s no the greatest tool, I’m still proud to have made it to the point.
Then there’s the stupid cold sore I thought I got, only for it to completely disappear the next day.
I can’t figure this out and it’s frustrating. I just want to get my school work done and go find a job.
I can’t figure this out and it’s frustrating. I just want to get my school work done and go find a job.
It appears I’ve fallen ill with a bug that likes to play games.
It hits me and I feel horrible, and then the next day I feel fine. Then the next day I hits me again. It’s happened thrice already, and I’ve been feeling like I’ve been hit by a train on and off for nearly two weeks now.
It hits me and I feel horrible, and then the next day I feel fine. Then the next day I hits me again. It’s happened thrice already, and I’ve been feeling like I’ve been hit by a train on and off for nearly two weeks now.
February 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Then there’s the stupid cold sore I thought I got, only for it to completely disappear the next day.
I can’t figure this out and it’s frustrating. I just want to get my school work done and go find a job.
I can’t figure this out and it’s frustrating. I just want to get my school work done and go find a job.
It appears I’ve fallen ill with a bug that likes to play games.
It hits me and I feel horrible, and then the next day I feel fine. Then the next day I hits me again. It’s happened thrice already, and I’ve been feeling like I’ve been hit by a train on and off for nearly two weeks now.
It hits me and I feel horrible, and then the next day I feel fine. Then the next day I hits me again. It’s happened thrice already, and I’ve been feeling like I’ve been hit by a train on and off for nearly two weeks now.
February 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It appears I’ve fallen ill with a bug that likes to play games.
It hits me and I feel horrible, and then the next day I feel fine. Then the next day I hits me again. It’s happened thrice already, and I’ve been feeling like I’ve been hit by a train on and off for nearly two weeks now.
It hits me and I feel horrible, and then the next day I feel fine. Then the next day I hits me again. It’s happened thrice already, and I’ve been feeling like I’ve been hit by a train on and off for nearly two weeks now.
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Thanks for all the kind messages after yesterday's wobble. 💙
The “Heart Book” from c.1550 is a collection of 83 Danish love ballads collected at the court of King Christian III. It's the oldest known Danish manuscript of its kind, and an early example of the heart signifying romantic love.
The “Heart Book” from c.1550 is a collection of 83 Danish love ballads collected at the court of King Christian III. It's the oldest known Danish manuscript of its kind, and an early example of the heart signifying romantic love.
January 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Thanks for all the kind messages after yesterday's wobble. 💙
The “Heart Book” from c.1550 is a collection of 83 Danish love ballads collected at the court of King Christian III. It's the oldest known Danish manuscript of its kind, and an early example of the heart signifying romantic love.
The “Heart Book” from c.1550 is a collection of 83 Danish love ballads collected at the court of King Christian III. It's the oldest known Danish manuscript of its kind, and an early example of the heart signifying romantic love.
Happy birthday to my favorite historical figure to read about, Frederik vi of Denmark!
January 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Happy birthday to my favorite historical figure to read about, Frederik vi of Denmark!
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Den danske kongerække:
Frederik
2 Frederik 2 Furious
Frederik: Tokyo Drift
Fast & Frederik
Frederik Five
Frederik and Furious 6
Frederik 7
The Fate of the Frederik
F9
Frederik X
Frederik
2 Frederik 2 Furious
Frederik: Tokyo Drift
Fast & Frederik
Frederik Five
Frederik and Furious 6
Frederik 7
The Fate of the Frederik
F9
Frederik X
January 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Den danske kongerække:
Frederik
2 Frederik 2 Furious
Frederik: Tokyo Drift
Fast & Frederik
Frederik Five
Frederik and Furious 6
Frederik 7
The Fate of the Frederik
F9
Frederik X
Frederik
2 Frederik 2 Furious
Frederik: Tokyo Drift
Fast & Frederik
Frederik Five
Frederik and Furious 6
Frederik 7
The Fate of the Frederik
F9
Frederik X
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A throwback to the time Lady Washington visited Tacoma. Mt Rainier sitting proudly in the background. #photography #ship #MtRainier #sunset
January 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A throwback to the time Lady Washington visited Tacoma. Mt Rainier sitting proudly in the background. #photography #ship #MtRainier #sunset
Its a good day for us (non French speaking) napoleonic medical history folks.
Some of Percy’s journals have been translated into English.
It’s 200 late, but better late then never.
www.amazon.com/Surgeon-Napo...
Some of Percy’s journals have been translated into English.
It’s 200 late, but better late then never.
www.amazon.com/Surgeon-Napo...
A Surgeon in Napoleon’s Grande Armée: The Campaign Journal of Baron Percy
A Surgeon in Napoleon’s Grande Armée: The Campaign Journal of Baron Percy [Johnson, Calum] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Surgeon in Napoleon’s Grande Armée: The Campaign Journal of Baron Percy
https://www.amazon.com/Surgeon-Napoleons-Grande-Armée-Campaign/dp/1399044257
January 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Its a good day for us (non French speaking) napoleonic medical history folks.
Some of Percy’s journals have been translated into English.
It’s 200 late, but better late then never.
www.amazon.com/Surgeon-Napo...
Some of Percy’s journals have been translated into English.
It’s 200 late, but better late then never.
www.amazon.com/Surgeon-Napo...
2025 feels like a bad omen, honestly.
All this chaos in the world, plus all the chaos at home (I’ve been more or less kicked out of my previous home and living with another relative. And that’s just the big thing)
It’s barely been two weeks!
All this chaos in the world, plus all the chaos at home (I’ve been more or less kicked out of my previous home and living with another relative. And that’s just the big thing)
It’s barely been two weeks!
January 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
2025 feels like a bad omen, honestly.
All this chaos in the world, plus all the chaos at home (I’ve been more or less kicked out of my previous home and living with another relative. And that’s just the big thing)
It’s barely been two weeks!
All this chaos in the world, plus all the chaos at home (I’ve been more or less kicked out of my previous home and living with another relative. And that’s just the big thing)
It’s barely been two weeks!