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Okapia Johnstoni

@okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social

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Trying to be the person my dog thinks I am. Food, gardening, family, PNW, Stardew Valley, books, football, puzzles, motorcycles, lifelong pessimist settling in to my pessimism these days, yep.

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Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 15h

So many strong voices! It was terrific!

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 15h

I was right across from you yelling "NO!" with great enthusiasm!

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Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 1d

I'll leave you from Portland with one last video of the @unpresidentedbrass.bsky.social, the unofficial house band of #NoKings

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TheQueenofCups @crphilly.bsky.social · 1d

Oregon city showed up today! #nokings

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Sheba @shebainpdx.bsky.social · 1d

Oh my God turnout in little ol *Oregon City* is MASSIVE. Seven city blocks, both sides of the street, several people deep, easily WELL over 2000 in a town with a population of around 38K. I have lived here since 1993. Trust me when I tell you this unbelievable for this little purple town. #NoKings

Me and Efil dressed as pioneers, sign reads I WON'T LET MY COUNTRY BECOME A DICTATORSHIP/I'D RATHER DIE OF DYSENTERY

Just a few of the thousands lining both sides of the street on 7th Avenue in Oregon City

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Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 1d

We had a great time at the Oregon City #NoKings protest! Fantastic turnout and the best, most positive, patriotic vibe! We protest because we love our country!

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Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 1d

It was OUTSTANDING! We had a great time!

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 3d

TWO downy woodpeckers were checking out the feeder outside my office window when I pulled the curtain aside! I was just as surprised as they were. I hope they come back, they're lovely little birds. The chickadees and juncos have already returned. Not scared of anything, those little guys. #birds

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 7d

❤️❤️❤️ "Unruly joy" in Portland!

Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 7d

Fierce, unruly joy in Portland at the emergency naked bike ride

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 8d

Neat machine! Showed it to my retired pressman husband and he said, "Ohhh yeah! I've run one like it!"

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 8d

I wasn't but thanks I guess you ratfink

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 8d

Childhood restaurant trauma, oof. Farrell's opened in my hometown just before my 6th birthday and my mom took me there. The sirens, the bass drum, the shouting...I hid under the table and wouldn't come out. "Remember when you..." "YES, MOM, I REMEMBER." 😅

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 9d

Oh, Bitsy. You are a little sweetie!

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 9d

Went to Kaiser Sunnyside to get our flu and COVID shots yesterday and the gas station at the corner of the offramp and Sunnyside Blvd had a big sign that said EXOTIC SNACKS and I cannot stop thinking about it.

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 9d

This is my baby boy Flynn! I hope your day gets better. A healthy application of Flynn is guaranteed to improve my day, always.

Red heeler standing on top of a sage-green pumphouse.

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Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 9d

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AnthroB👀logal @anthropologal.bsky.social · 9d

In case anyone wants to know how to say “fuck you” in Norwegian 🤣🇳🇴✊

Reuters @reuters.com · 9d

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 9d

Waking up to Holst's Venus: Bringer of Peace on the classical station this morning.

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 10d

I read it in 6th grade summer school because the teacher said "Being in any book to read" and I said "ANY book?" and I was a pain like that. It was such a creepy good read.

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Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 10d

Oh, I miss Muji! Used to work down the street from it. It's fun.

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 10d

Flu and COVID shots acquired.

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 13d

Flynn taking flight on a beautiful October day. He caught the fir cone midair! #DogsOfBluesky #acd #heeler #cattledog

Red heeler leaping into the air in the backyard.

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 13d

It's not Hair Club, after all.

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 14d

Wow! The judge repeatedly reminds the DOJ attorneys that they are officers of the court.

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 14d

HAPPENING NOW: Judge Karin Immergut hears emergency arguments as California and Oregon seek to block President Trump's deployment of federalized California National Guard troops to Portland. 🧵

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 14d

NEW: Judge Immergut schedules a hearing TONIGHT, in 45 min, to hear arguments on SECOND TRO to block federalized California National Guard from deploying in Portland, Oregon. www.courtlistener.com/docket/71481...

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 17d

I love reading old recipes. My mom was a very good cook, as was her mom; I'm, uh, an earnest one. I want to be a good cook but I don't think it's in me. I think I got less of the maternal line's "makes food" and more of the paternal line's "makes reservations."

Okapia Johnstoni @okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social · 18d

They are EXTRAVAGANT. Like if you let a third-grader with a full set of smelly markers and an artistic bent design a flower. Like a little over the top for your maiden aunt's Sunday bonnet. I love them. We have passiflora caerulea where I am and they are intoxicatingly sweet.