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The Government™ has made an ad about all these protests happening around the world, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative.

A walrus with Haste is just a Hippo. Truth.

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I love this idea.

I truly, deeply, sincerely do think the guy flipping burgers at McDonalds should be able to afford rent, bills, and groceries with his paycheck alone. That's kind of the whole point of having a job and I can't believe this is considered a radical position.🤷🏽‍♀️

🌸 Peninsula Orchid Society Auction 🌸 📅 Oct. 24, 2026 📍 San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way ⏰ Plant check-in: 11 AM–12:30 PM #orchid #orchids #orchidlover #orchidphotography #flowerphotography #macrophoto #plantcommunity #bloomscrolling #nature

AhhahahhahahahhHahaha! So true!

I've had more clients bail this month than any in recent memory, which leaves me about 5 commissions shy of rent next week. If you've a need of any #dnd or #rpg character art, or anything else under the sun, please reach out! And if you don't, if y'all could share, I'd really appreciate it. <3

Found this recording of Rita Moreno performing “Fever” on The Muppet Show from 1976. 14/10

wood d12s!! each one has 12 pretties that i drew with my human brain and hands!! these take a really long time and LOTS of focus to engrave (i gotta make sure i keep all the sides in the right spots!!) and i'm REALLY PROUD of them!!!!! why not buy one or five? ariellemilstein.com/dice

I have some amazingly strong childhood memories of Dulles. This is hilarious. I don’t want it trashed, but man, the way the politicians will be pissed if this happens.

In the greenhouse, a Bulbophyllum lobbi (?). It’s pretty big, about 3” top to bottom with very mobile parts. I did not get in there and smell it, because, well, it’s a Bulbophyllum and try generally smell awful. #orchids #bloomscrolling

Today in the greenhouse! Another tiny thing. No idea what it is. The flower is about 1/4 inch. #orchids #

First concert: pet shop boys Last concert: Temptation (new order tribute band) Next concert: 🤷 Most seen: Dead can Dance Want to see: Liz Phair

RPPR has all of my favorite actual plays: Bryson Springs, the Borellus Connection, Fallen Flag, The Wives of March (shudder) and so many more.

Incredibly cool.

In the greenhouse! A pluerothallid of some kind. Looks like some kind of insect. #orchids #bloomscrolling

Paris Chicago Copenhagen Man, I’ve lived a lot of places, but I can’t think of any more favorites. All the places I like in California are too damn expensive and exclusive for me to favorite them.

This is an explanation, not an excuse or justification, but there are so many white-collar men who - whenever they're interacting with men who code as more grimily masculine - will accept social transgressions, comments, and general shittiness that would never fly otherwise.

In the greenhouse! A dendrobium of some kind. New to me again. #orchids #bloomscrolling

In the greenhouse today! I found this Dracula felix in the cool house. Look at all those flowers!!! #orchids #bloomscrolling

From the greenhouse! I’m not sure what this is, but we grow it warm humid and shady. No fragrance that I could tell. #bloomscrolling #orchids

TRANSFER TAX DEAL JUST INTRODUCED: AB 736 would cap transfer taxes at 1.5% statewide with targeted exceptions It resolves many issues with poorly-designed local taxes that slowed housing production, while preserving cities' ability to fund schools, public safety, and fire protection.

Like twice a day now I read a headline that makes me remember that time I went to Versailles with my mom, and she looked around and went, “They had it coming.”

Absolutely. It’s not just one giant map. It’s 5 giant maps linked together.

If you haven’t given God’s Teeth a read yet (or have and are just really cool), consider supporting the Gayming with Pride charity bundle: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5... It’s a great deal on some fantastic books that are way less depressing than my bullshit :-)

@somethingsamiss.bsky.social is an absolutely fabulous podcast. Ok, I’m only 2 1/2 episodes in, but it’s great. Finley is a joy to listen to. It’s going to go so bad….

I have some advice for my fellow middle aged men who fear they are no longer down with the yoof. 1) Actually get to know some young people you aren't in a position of authority over. It'll do you a world of good. Doesn't have to be dramatic. Join a book club or a RPG club.

I do not understand houses that do not have books. Like lots of books. Are you incurious? Do you read, like, a book?

You are a wanderer. You awaken from a statue with no memories, free to explore this endless labyrinth of ancient mysteries with friendly spirits to give you aide and dark forces that mean to do you harm. Listen to Ruins, a 3-episode Eternal Ruins #ttrpg #ActualPlay. happyjacks.org/categ...

This and the responses are parenting comedy gold!

These “I voted for him three times and I was lied to!” or “Guess I’m an idiot!” posts are pure SEO grift. Schadenfreude sells in the attention economy and stories generally. They want clicks from progressives and leftists: disenfranchised, scrolling, with very little hope on the horizon.

I made a little Instagram reel about this image because it’s just so frickin’ cool

Back to orchid photos. This is an unusual (to me) cymbidium. The spike is very short, so the flower is right near the bulb. #bloomscrolling #orchids #cymbidium

I just finished listening to this. It’s all fantastic: narration, story, end commentary. Great story. pseudopod.org/2026/03/06/p...

Show someone who absolutely rocks a hat (that isn't Indiana Jones)

Masters degree $25 an hour, 32 hours a week, living wage is $50 an hour and 40 hours a week. No benefits. Thank god for ACA.

Two things: reading the Silmarillion and loving the language stuff and taking a History of the German Language course in college. “Wait. There are multiple Germanic languages spoken in Germany today?!”

The sea air this morning actually smells like the poets say, fresh and slightly briny. It’s fantastic. Usually it smells like dead fish and seaweed. I guess this is why people like living by the sea.

It’s really great!