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Decided I wasn’t adding enough to Bluesky conversation with my posts so I am deleting a bunch of old posts and sticking to reposting.

My pal Danielle Koenig shared that her father Walter Koenig passed away last night at age 90. A performer whose kindness and warmth shone through the screen. He will be well remembered.

Isso. Às vezes é bom esquecer percentual e focar em números absolutos. 4,5 milhões de votos a mais. 64 MILHÕES DE VOTOS. Em números absolutos, a maior votação que um presidente já recebeu na história do Brasil

We acknowledge that no one has the bandwidth for this, but if it helps: -It’s ‘sleight of hand’ -It’s ‘bated breath’ -It’s ‘lo and behold’ -It's 'buck naked' -It’s ‘brass tacks’ -It’s ‘free rein’ -It’s ‘toe the line'

The Next Page @snackmag.bsky.social’s roundup of some of the best new Scottish books includes a literary legend, Icelandic escapades, architectural marvels, failed historical ventures, police & thieves, & more #Booksky snackmag.co.uk/the-next-pag...

Oh FFS, the DOJ filed an emergency appeal in its attempt to purge CA voter rolls because Judge Carter didn't grant them an ex parte TRO by noon, which they construe as a constructive denial. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Quando isso acontecer, aprenderei a cuspir a longa distância.

Edinburgh Castle from Princes Street, Scotland, 1960, photo by Robert Blomfield.

In their design of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1786), Jefferson and Madison declined to make Christian belief a requirement to hold office, and explicitly said that if a Muslim could get elected, there should be no barrier to their holding office.

I love how clear the skies are in Glasgow at this time of year. Cont./ #glasgow #queenspark #glasgowtoday #autumn

A Sunday to be spent with Dunn, I think. I’m missing a couple here (left in the office, somewhere…), but the greatness and vastness of his work is nothing short of astounding, and we as readers can be thankful that we get to return to his words again and again.

Our thoughts tonight are with the Canadian Forces members at CFB Wainwright, their families, and everyone else affected by this terrible incident. Thank you to the first responders who are on the scene working hard to save lives and provide support at this tragic time.

DOJ Files Suit Against California and Los Angeles, Asking Federal Court to Prevent California from Counting Ballots from Voters the Federal Government Has Purportedly Identified as Noncitizens. The Federal Government is Likely to Lose. electionlawblog.org/2026/doj-fil...

I enjoyed travelling on the world’s shortest flight from Westray to Papa Westray in Orkney. We were in the air less than two minutes, but it was a brilliant experience. There’s no pesky paywall on this piece! www.scottishbanner.com/2026/10/08/f...

THREAD. A story, in 20 photos and captions, about a uniquely wonderful cat, who has improved my life considerably over the last few years...

I am obviously out of the loop so was surprised when today’s “Law and Chaos” podcast is featuring an interview with @akivamcohen.bsky.social and the GLOW Law watchdog initiative. (glowlaw.org/about/) Excited to hear the discussion and hoping it drives more donations to GLOW Law

Tusk: “Anyone who, for reasons of betrayal, stupidity or money, wants to weaken Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression is acting directly against their own nation, the security of their own country and its sovereignty.”

Jean says you can hold her hand for a few seconds (but she is busy and will need all her paws back soon)

Scoop: The White House is refusing to allow Politico on Air Force One today, which means the news outlet cannot fulfill its pool responsibilities. There's another show of solidarity in the works >>> www.cnn.com/2026/10/05/m...

So, this is the seat I use when I'm doing TV. It's high and has no back, so it works better for TV. I left it next to my desk last week. Lily has decided that she's now my officemate. She stays next to me all day and night. So I bought another of the exact same chair for TV. Because I am a cat dad.

I “got stuck” behind the drawers today. Everyone had to come help me so I felt awkward telling them I wasn’t stuck, I was just being a little shit

Yall wanna see a 2 hour old highland cow

August at Armadale, #Skye Gorgeous African pink daisy

"Gov. Lee calls off executions for rest of 2026" www.tennessean.com/story/news/c... Ah, yeah, I think so, buddy. But, also, let's be clear how little this is: Bill Lee calls off ... one execution date.

Saw this the other evening. It rules.

Next but certainly not least is @michaelleroyoberg.bsky.social phenomenal 500 year history of the Onondaga people. Here's a link for that: amzn.to/4xRU5jC

Behind us, Glencoe of the Slaughter, Achnacone, field of dogs, Achtriachan, where the water-bull lurks among thin fish tickled by weed, and the Great Herdsman of Etive over us like a black axe… —Alison Fell, “Rannoch Moor” in The Edinburgh Book of 20th-Century Scottish Poetry (EUP, 2005) #poem

I’m very sad about the death of best-selling author Peter May at 74. I grew friendly with him in recent 20 years and he was a true lad o’ pairts. His books were excellent and he also co-created Gaelic soap “Machair”, championed libraries and loathed Brexit! www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...

This is like accusing someone of robbing a bank because they deposited money and never withdrew it

The last two sentences are … direct. Link: www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...

Breaking News: The Kennedy Center had delayed a plan to repair leaks that officials now cite as a serious safety risk, whistle-blowers say.

Incredible. First Secretary Mullin claimed that DHS had identified 15,903 noncitizens on Nevada’s voter roll. Then DHS officials told a skeptical Nevada, no no no, that’s just people we flagged. Here are the names of 185 people we KNOW aren’t citizens. All 185 were citizens. DHS got 100% wrong.

My hobbies as an introvert include: - Switching between the same three apps for hours - Not speaking to anyone for days - Listening to the same songs I’ve been listening to for 15 years - Imagining myself in situations that will literally never happen

Could 5 years be enough after high-risk adenoma removal? EPoS II found similar 5-year CRC incidence with 5-year vs 3-year surveillance, but the trial is still ongoing. The real answer will come from the 10-year CRC outcomes. #ColorectalCancer #Colonoscopy #Gastroenterology #MedSky

i'm not over Alito saying we shouldn't count ballots that are mailed on or before Election Day but arrive shortly afterwards bc they can “radically flip” the “apparent outcome” cannot stress enough that, until all ballots are counted, there's no outcome to flip! ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/alito...

Seeking reports of healthy ash growing alongside those with dieback. That way we'll know they have been exposed to the disease and are resistant. Individuals like that can be used to breed resilient future planting stock. Full details 👉 buff.ly/06XgqNm @thebotanics.bsky.social @theicf.bsky.social

Something weirdly not noted in a lot of the coverage of the extortionate threats to murder the Kennedy Center unless it’s reimagined as a shrine to Trump: There was no dire fiscal crisis until Trump’s goombahs started mucking with it. Its finances were fine. projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/o...

Watching The X Files. “Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose” is even better than I remember from the 1990s. Peter Boyle is so wonderful in the lead role that you wish the episode hadn’t ended how it did. It has a masterful script from Darin Morgan, but it’s all about Boyle. He deserved his Emmy award!

In Massachusetts, we have a responsibility to protect the vulnerable and stand up for those who need it. We don’t throw trans kids under the bus for political points. We protect them—and all of our neighbors—because trans rights are human rights.

🚨 BREAKING: The Supreme Court has stepped in to block Missouri from using its new GOP-drawn congressional map for the November election. The decision means that a 2022 map protecting Kansas City voters will be used for the midterms.

Eu no cinema assim quando o papa léguas foi no tribunal defender o coyote e perguntando quando ele voltaria

Torridon, Highlands. Pic: IG/jasoncharleshill

Este fim de semana, vimos o filme «Coyote vs. Acme». Pensava que o filme tinha legendas e a áudio original, mas não era o caso. Estava dublado em português e não tinha legendas. …which was a bit too advanced for my current level of Portuguese, but *oh my* that film was fun