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Raised by wolves in the larch jungles outside Lubbock, Texas. Unrequieted 60's-style radical. Major-league cat dad, retired beekeeper.
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“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”)
#polysky #sotd
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(Banner: Samuel Beckett
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”)
#polysky #sotd
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· Dec 9
Independent bookstores - Google My Maps
A locator map for independent bookstores through the United States and Canada
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Book junkie. Serious cat dad. Polyamorous and (currently) polysaturated. #books #sotd
Worked on this for several months last year. Likely needs updating, but it's pretty complete: a Google map of all the independent brick-and-mortar bookstores in America and Canada. www.google.com/maps/d/edit?...
Worked on this for several months last year. Likely needs updating, but it's pretty complete: a Google map of all the independent brick-and-mortar bookstores in America and Canada. www.google.com/maps/d/edit?...
Scent of the day: The Scales of Deprivation.
Thin, dark, and shadowed. A scent that offers no sustenance, comfort or satiety: lemon peel, white sage, frankincense, lavender fougere, sandalwood, vetiver and labdanum. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Thin, dark, and shadowed. A scent that offers no sustenance, comfort or satiety: lemon peel, white sage, frankincense, lavender fougere, sandalwood, vetiver and labdanum. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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The Scales of Deprivation Perfume Oil – Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab
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February 11, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Scent of the day: The Scales of Deprivation.
Thin, dark, and shadowed. A scent that offers no sustenance, comfort or satiety: lemon peel, white sage, frankincense, lavender fougere, sandalwood, vetiver and labdanum. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Thin, dark, and shadowed. A scent that offers no sustenance, comfort or satiety: lemon peel, white sage, frankincense, lavender fougere, sandalwood, vetiver and labdanum. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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This is just what I need. (I am not an employee -- just a highly-interested potential customer.)
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It's A Kilt T-Shirt - BlackXL
This comical shirt answers the ultimate question. The It’s a Kilt t-shirt is on a black shirt in all sizes.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:54 PM
This is just what I need. (I am not an employee -- just a highly-interested potential customer.)
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
Scent of the day: And Though They Are With You Yet They Belong Not To You.
Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.
#bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.
#bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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And Though They Are With You Yet They Belong Not To You Perfume Oil – Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab
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February 8, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Scent of the day: And Though They Are With You Yet They Belong Not To You.
Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.
#bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.
#bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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It's a long listen, but there is wisdom here.
Don't ask for a little and settle for less.
Don't avoid conflict.
Thanks, @tadstoermer.bsky.social !
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Don't ask for a little and settle for less.
Don't avoid conflict.
Thanks, @tadstoermer.bsky.social !
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February 8, 2026 at 3:52 PM
It's a long listen, but there is wisdom here.
Don't ask for a little and settle for less.
Don't avoid conflict.
Thanks, @tadstoermer.bsky.social !
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Don't ask for a little and settle for less.
Don't avoid conflict.
Thanks, @tadstoermer.bsky.social !
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Scent of the day: Ode to Melancholy.
Beauty, joy, pleasure, delight: devastated. Hopelessness, torment and despair of love. Lavender, wisteria, heart-wrenching pale rose, desolate white sandalwood, and thin, tear-streaked white musk. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Beauty, joy, pleasure, delight: devastated. Hopelessness, torment and despair of love. Lavender, wisteria, heart-wrenching pale rose, desolate white sandalwood, and thin, tear-streaked white musk. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil – Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab
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February 6, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Scent of the day: Ode to Melancholy.
Beauty, joy, pleasure, delight: devastated. Hopelessness, torment and despair of love. Lavender, wisteria, heart-wrenching pale rose, desolate white sandalwood, and thin, tear-streaked white musk. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Beauty, joy, pleasure, delight: devastated. Hopelessness, torment and despair of love. Lavender, wisteria, heart-wrenching pale rose, desolate white sandalwood, and thin, tear-streaked white musk. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Tip o' 'th' 'at to Kaja and Phil Foglio for the laugh this morning.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Tip o' 'th' 'at to Kaja and Phil Foglio for the laugh this morning.
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ICE now confirming that there is a measles outbreak at the Texas concentration camp where young Liam was held.
February 2, 2026 at 12:08 AM
ICE now confirming that there is a measles outbreak at the Texas concentration camp where young Liam was held.
This generated the best laugh I’ve had since . . . well, since 47 took office.
Full comic here: www.smbc-comics.com/comic/waste #smbc
February 4, 2026 at 9:43 PM
This generated the best laugh I’ve had since . . . well, since 47 took office.
Scent of the day: Ligeia.
"I CANNOT, for my soul, remember how, when, or even precisely where, I first became acquainted with the lady Ligeia." Jasmine, juniper berry, and rose geranium. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
"I CANNOT, for my soul, remember how, when, or even precisely where, I first became acquainted with the lady Ligeia." Jasmine, juniper berry, and rose geranium. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
February 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Scent of the day: Ligeia.
"I CANNOT, for my soul, remember how, when, or even precisely where, I first became acquainted with the lady Ligeia." Jasmine, juniper berry, and rose geranium. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
"I CANNOT, for my soul, remember how, when, or even precisely where, I first became acquainted with the lady Ligeia." Jasmine, juniper berry, and rose geranium. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
Scent of the day: Incubus.
Spectral white musk and the heart-stopping chill of sheared mint, fanned by caramel-touched body heat, and the diabolical sensuality of black musk, nicotiana, and sage. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Spectral white musk and the heart-stopping chill of sheared mint, fanned by caramel-touched body heat, and the diabolical sensuality of black musk, nicotiana, and sage. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Incubus Perfume Oil – Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab
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February 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Scent of the day: Incubus.
Spectral white musk and the heart-stopping chill of sheared mint, fanned by caramel-touched body heat, and the diabolical sensuality of black musk, nicotiana, and sage. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Spectral white musk and the heart-stopping chill of sheared mint, fanned by caramel-touched body heat, and the diabolical sensuality of black musk, nicotiana, and sage. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Here's what Minnesota can be like:
This is Greg Ketter, owner of DreamHaven Books and Comics in Minnesapolis. He is wading through clouds of tear gas thrown by ICE and CBP agents last week.
He was angry. He still is.
We all are.
Fuck ICE. #fuckICE #fucktrump #gregketter
This is Greg Ketter, owner of DreamHaven Books and Comics in Minnesapolis. He is wading through clouds of tear gas thrown by ICE and CBP agents last week.
He was angry. He still is.
We all are.
Fuck ICE. #fuckICE #fucktrump #gregketter
February 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Here's what Minnesota can be like:
This is Greg Ketter, owner of DreamHaven Books and Comics in Minnesapolis. He is wading through clouds of tear gas thrown by ICE and CBP agents last week.
He was angry. He still is.
We all are.
Fuck ICE. #fuckICE #fucktrump #gregketter
This is Greg Ketter, owner of DreamHaven Books and Comics in Minnesapolis. He is wading through clouds of tear gas thrown by ICE and CBP agents last week.
He was angry. He still is.
We all are.
Fuck ICE. #fuckICE #fucktrump #gregketter
Scent of the day: In Necessariis Unitas.
"In essential things, unity." A perfume to strengthen our bonds to one another for support in trying times: sweet patchouli, oakmoss, red oud, guiac wood, mahogany, and honeyed vetiver. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
"In essential things, unity." A perfume to strengthen our bonds to one another for support in trying times: sweet patchouli, oakmoss, red oud, guiac wood, mahogany, and honeyed vetiver. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
February 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Scent of the day: In Necessariis Unitas.
"In essential things, unity." A perfume to strengthen our bonds to one another for support in trying times: sweet patchouli, oakmoss, red oud, guiac wood, mahogany, and honeyed vetiver. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
"In essential things, unity." A perfume to strengthen our bonds to one another for support in trying times: sweet patchouli, oakmoss, red oud, guiac wood, mahogany, and honeyed vetiver. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
Scent of the day: Books.
Ancient tomes, well-loved yellowed paperbacks, leather-bound grimoires, crumbling parchment scrolls, mimeograph ink, and tattered zines. #boal #sotd #perfumesky #bloodmilkjewels
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Ancient tomes, well-loved yellowed paperbacks, leather-bound grimoires, crumbling parchment scrolls, mimeograph ink, and tattered zines. #boal #sotd #perfumesky #bloodmilkjewels
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BOOKS. Perfume Oil. – Blood Milk Jewels
*** perfumes purchased alone WILL SHIP ALONE and can NOT be combined with any other outstanding orders. See details at the bottom of this page for more information*** In honor of my deepest love, BO...
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February 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Scent of the day: Books.
Ancient tomes, well-loved yellowed paperbacks, leather-bound grimoires, crumbling parchment scrolls, mimeograph ink, and tattered zines. #boal #sotd #perfumesky #bloodmilkjewels
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Ancient tomes, well-loved yellowed paperbacks, leather-bound grimoires, crumbling parchment scrolls, mimeograph ink, and tattered zines. #boal #sotd #perfumesky #bloodmilkjewels
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My favorite play, Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, was written this day in 1901. #theatresky #theatre #antonchekhov
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Three Sisters (play) - Wikipedia
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February 1, 2026 at 2:01 AM
My favorite play, Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, was written this day in 1901. #theatresky #theatre #antonchekhov
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Scent of the day: imPEACHment.
A beam of hope for a happier, safer, kinder future for us all: peach and honeyed amber with frankincense, honeyed rose, white oud, apricot, and sweet musk. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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A beam of hope for a happier, safer, kinder future for us all: peach and honeyed amber with frankincense, honeyed rose, white oud, apricot, and sweet musk. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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ImPEACHment Perfume Oil – Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab
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January 31, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Scent of the day: imPEACHment.
A beam of hope for a happier, safer, kinder future for us all: peach and honeyed amber with frankincense, honeyed rose, white oud, apricot, and sweet musk. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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A beam of hope for a happier, safer, kinder future for us all: peach and honeyed amber with frankincense, honeyed rose, white oud, apricot, and sweet musk. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
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Wonderful term.
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1.8M views · 24K reactions | Next time someone says you have too many books, send them this. | Calm
Next time someone says you have too many books, send them this.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Wonderful term.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:54 PM
“What has one who is not able to govern themself to do with governing others?” — Confucius
#donaldtrump #government #booksky
#donaldtrump #government #booksky
January 29, 2026 at 3:14 PM
“What has one who is not able to govern themself to do with governing others?” — Confucius
#donaldtrump #government #booksky
#donaldtrump #government #booksky
Gettin' REAL sick of Bluesky-ers posting links to paywalled content.
If you REALLY wanted to share information, you'd send out a gifted link, amirite?
And if you're just trying to generate traffic and payouts to read paywalled material, just stop it. Now. #stoppaywalls
If you REALLY wanted to share information, you'd send out a gifted link, amirite?
And if you're just trying to generate traffic and payouts to read paywalled material, just stop it. Now. #stoppaywalls
January 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Gettin' REAL sick of Bluesky-ers posting links to paywalled content.
If you REALLY wanted to share information, you'd send out a gifted link, amirite?
And if you're just trying to generate traffic and payouts to read paywalled material, just stop it. Now. #stoppaywalls
If you REALLY wanted to share information, you'd send out a gifted link, amirite?
And if you're just trying to generate traffic and payouts to read paywalled material, just stop it. Now. #stoppaywalls
Scent of the day: Jongleur.
Wherein the Magician and the Fool are one, spinning the story and juggling the knives that drive a man’s fate.
Frankincense and star anise, bergamot, clove bud, rue, green cinnamon, saffron, carnation, cedar, and vanilla absolute. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
Wherein the Magician and the Fool are one, spinning the story and juggling the knives that drive a man’s fate.
Frankincense and star anise, bergamot, clove bud, rue, green cinnamon, saffron, carnation, cedar, and vanilla absolute. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
January 29, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Scent of the day: Jongleur.
Wherein the Magician and the Fool are one, spinning the story and juggling the knives that drive a man’s fate.
Frankincense and star anise, bergamot, clove bud, rue, green cinnamon, saffron, carnation, cedar, and vanilla absolute. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
Wherein the Magician and the Fool are one, spinning the story and juggling the knives that drive a man’s fate.
Frankincense and star anise, bergamot, clove bud, rue, green cinnamon, saffron, carnation, cedar, and vanilla absolute. #bpal #sotd #perfumesky
Greg Ketter is a good acquaintance, runs a great bookshop (Dream Haven Books) and is the greatest of superheroes — modest, firm believer, and strongly empathic. #booksky #gregketter
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Minneapolis bookstore sales climb after widespread photo of owner at demonstration
YouTube video by WCCO - CBS Minnesota
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January 28, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Greg Ketter is a good acquaintance, runs a great bookshop (Dream Haven Books) and is the greatest of superheroes — modest, firm believer, and strongly empathic. #booksky #gregketter
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Scent of the day: Sunyashniki.
The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. This is a scent as bright as the vibrant petals of the sunflower, and as warm and joyous as the sun: flaxen amber, golden musk, neroli, lemon leaf and rind, frankincense, and sweet cedar. #boal #sotd #perfumesky
The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. This is a scent as bright as the vibrant petals of the sunflower, and as warm and joyous as the sun: flaxen amber, golden musk, neroli, lemon leaf and rind, frankincense, and sweet cedar. #boal #sotd #perfumesky
January 27, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Scent of the day: Sunyashniki.
The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. This is a scent as bright as the vibrant petals of the sunflower, and as warm and joyous as the sun: flaxen amber, golden musk, neroli, lemon leaf and rind, frankincense, and sweet cedar. #boal #sotd #perfumesky
The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. This is a scent as bright as the vibrant petals of the sunflower, and as warm and joyous as the sun: flaxen amber, golden musk, neroli, lemon leaf and rind, frankincense, and sweet cedar. #boal #sotd #perfumesky