Grumbling Gnome
@grumblinggnome.bsky.social
A grumbly gnome who wants to tinker and make the world better.
A little viola seed randomly found its way into the crack between pavement and landscaping timber, turning into a delightful flower.
February 10, 2026 at 7:35 PM
A little viola seed randomly found its way into the crack between pavement and landscaping timber, turning into a delightful flower.
Found a Monarch at the park.
January 28, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Found a Monarch at the park.
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This is an excellent idea!!!
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This is an excellent idea!!!
I found a pencil dropped in the parking lot, and ants were chewing the eraser to dust.
October 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I found a pencil dropped in the parking lot, and ants were chewing the eraser to dust.
It's the time of year when acorns become the dominant form of groundcover.
October 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It's the time of year when acorns become the dominant form of groundcover.
I can hear Professor Farnsworth saying, "Good news, everybody! We've fixed the economy!"
www.npr.org/2025/09/08/n...
www.npr.org/2025/09/08/n...
The school shooting industry is worth billions — and it keeps growing
The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion-dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.
www.npr.org
September 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I can hear Professor Farnsworth saying, "Good news, everybody! We've fixed the economy!"
www.npr.org/2025/09/08/n...
www.npr.org/2025/09/08/n...
It looked so nice I decided to join my cat in the sunny spot on the floor. Then I realized he had freckles on his nose. They're so cute I had to photograph it. Moments after this shot, he was chasing the reflection my phone was making.
September 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It looked so nice I decided to join my cat in the sunny spot on the floor. Then I realized he had freckles on his nose. They're so cute I had to photograph it. Moments after this shot, he was chasing the reflection my phone was making.
I ran across this book. Can't help but think of Key & Peele's "East/West Bowl" sketches.
May 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I ran across this book. Can't help but think of Key & Peele's "East/West Bowl" sketches.
Turning US citizenship into a reality game show. The first time I saw it, I thought it was hyperbole. ...Holy shit, they're actually considering it.
May 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Turning US citizenship into a reality game show. The first time I saw it, I thought it was hyperbole. ...Holy shit, they're actually considering it.
This fungus is about 2 feet across. Jack Russell for scale.
April 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This fungus is about 2 feet across. Jack Russell for scale.
The top 20 stock market single-day gains (L) and losses (R). Modern instances color-coded by party. Who do you trust with money, stable people or people who consistently win and lose large sums?
April 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The top 20 stock market single-day gains (L) and losses (R). Modern instances color-coded by party. Who do you trust with money, stable people or people who consistently win and lose large sums?
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The azaleas are in full bloom. The full intensity of pink can not be captured on camera.
March 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The azaleas are in full bloom. The full intensity of pink can not be captured on camera.
Full moon and pear blossoms
March 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Full moon and pear blossoms
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Cooped up on a rainy afternoon, Finnegan unleashes his primal fury on my backpack.
March 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Cooped up on a rainy afternoon, Finnegan unleashes his primal fury on my backpack.
A Russian "reporter" breaches White House security during Zelensky talks and everything suddenly goes south. Was this a threat. This should be a top level scandal. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Russian state media briefly enters Oval Office during Zelenskyy meeting
The White House did not address how the unapproved reporter was able to gain access to the Oval Office.
www.politico.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
A Russian "reporter" breaches White House security during Zelensky talks and everything suddenly goes south. Was this a threat. This should be a top level scandal. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Years ago, I helped open the first Target in my town. The bosses said how generous corporate was: buying gifts for starting employees & paying more than Walmart. We stocked the empty building.
Bosses got Leatherman tools. We got nothing. We also got 25 cents less /hr than WM paid. Life lesson.
Bosses got Leatherman tools. We got nothing. We also got 25 cents less /hr than WM paid. Life lesson.
February 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Years ago, I helped open the first Target in my town. The bosses said how generous corporate was: buying gifts for starting employees & paying more than Walmart. We stocked the empty building.
Bosses got Leatherman tools. We got nothing. We also got 25 cents less /hr than WM paid. Life lesson.
Bosses got Leatherman tools. We got nothing. We also got 25 cents less /hr than WM paid. Life lesson.
Economic boycott today. Avoid big box stores. If you must buy, support local businesses.
February 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Economic boycott today. Avoid big box stores. If you must buy, support local businesses.
Max was suspicious of this lawn ornament dog. He froze. Then slowly approached, giving it side eye, before taking a cautious sniff.
December 21, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Max was suspicious of this lawn ornament dog. He froze. Then slowly approached, giving it side eye, before taking a cautious sniff.
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