Okapia Johnstoni
@okapiajohnstoni.bsky.social
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.
What. The. Actual. Fuck.
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
December 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
What. The. Actual. Fuck.
Haven't played in ages. Triumphant return, I guess.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Haven't played in ages. Triumphant return, I guess.
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Boy oh boy, do I feel this.
You should be able to call out of work when it’s the middle of December and it’s enough already
December 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Boy oh boy, do I feel this.
Our Flynn has quite a good vocabulary. We have to spell some words or use alternate descriptions to avoid excitement --for example, "the machine that cleans the plates" instead of "dishwasher."
Oh no! I said it! He'll be dashing off to supervise its operation! He's very strict! 😀
Oh no! I said it! He'll be dashing off to supervise its operation! He's very strict! 😀
Had a great visit with Ádám Miklosi in Budapest about their Gifted Dogs (G-Dogs!) program... 😊 These are VERY CLEVER bois and girls!!! 🐶
www.scientificamerican.com/article/dogs...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/dogs...
These Clever Dogs Know the Difference between ‘Pull’ and ‘Throw’ Toys
These dogs can extend words to new objects based on function the way children do in early language learning
www.scientificamerican.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Our Flynn has quite a good vocabulary. We have to spell some words or use alternate descriptions to avoid excitement --for example, "the machine that cleans the plates" instead of "dishwasher."
Oh no! I said it! He'll be dashing off to supervise its operation! He's very strict! 😀
Oh no! I said it! He'll be dashing off to supervise its operation! He's very strict! 😀
Oh, now that dinner preparations have begun in the kitchen Flynn is quite interested! "Whatcha making? Can I have some?" #DogsOfBluesky #heeler #cattledog #acd
November 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Oh, now that dinner preparations have begun in the kitchen Flynn is quite interested! "Whatcha making? Can I have some?" #DogsOfBluesky #heeler #cattledog #acd
Flynn is waiting patiently for his Thanksgiving guest to arrive. #DogsOfBluesky #heeler #cattledog #acd
November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Flynn is waiting patiently for his Thanksgiving guest to arrive. #DogsOfBluesky #heeler #cattledog #acd
Nuthatches, chickadees, and juncos at the feeder this morning. Tiny but mighty in spirit.
November 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Nuthatches, chickadees, and juncos at the feeder this morning. Tiny but mighty in spirit.
Sweet Flynn had to go to the vet today; he had something in his ear that wouldn't shake out. Was a tiny, hard, pointy seed, which poked a tiny hole in his eardrum. The good news is that it was successfully removed and he's expected to make a full recovery. My poor darling pup. It was a rough day.
November 23, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Sweet Flynn had to go to the vet today; he had something in his ear that wouldn't shake out. Was a tiny, hard, pointy seed, which poked a tiny hole in his eardrum. The good news is that it was successfully removed and he's expected to make a full recovery. My poor darling pup. It was a rough day.
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If you receive an illegal order, you have a duty to disobey.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
November 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
If you receive an illegal order, you have a duty to disobey.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
At Ikea today. I don't know if someone brought their own pencil or used one of those little stubby ones from the bins by the disposable measuring tapes, but I appreciated their work.
November 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
At Ikea today. I don't know if someone brought their own pencil or used one of those little stubby ones from the bins by the disposable measuring tapes, but I appreciated their work.
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65 Years Ago,,, History was made. #RubyBridges
November 15, 2025 at 4:41 AM
65 Years Ago,,, History was made. #RubyBridges
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It appears that The Unipiper is not on Bluesky yet, but he shared this beautiful post on Facebook and Twitter.
November 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It appears that The Unipiper is not on Bluesky yet, but he shared this beautiful post on Facebook and Twitter.
One of the downy woodpeckers has returned! What a cutie. About the size of a plump sparrow or finch, and while I didn't have an opportunity to measure its beak I don't think the bird or its beak are big enough for it to be a hairy woodpecker. #birds
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
One of the downy woodpeckers has returned! What a cutie. About the size of a plump sparrow or finch, and while I didn't have an opportunity to measure its beak I don't think the bird or its beak are big enough for it to be a hairy woodpecker. #birds
20 years ago today we brought Fawkes home. He was so beloved. Left us too soon at age 10. He was a Good Dog. #cattledog #acd #heeler #DogsOfBluesky
November 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
20 years ago today we brought Fawkes home. He was so beloved. Left us too soon at age 10. He was a Good Dog. #cattledog #acd #heeler #DogsOfBluesky
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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all the staffers at teen vogue who just got laid off I hope yall feel how appreciated your work has been by so many.
November 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
all the staffers at teen vogue who just got laid off I hope yall feel how appreciated your work has been by so many.
DODGERS WIN! What a Series. What terrific competitors, these teams. Wow!
November 2, 2025 at 4:23 AM
DODGERS WIN! What a Series. What terrific competitors, these teams. Wow!
Holy shit, this Game 7 is delivering ALL THE DRAMA
November 2, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Holy shit, this Game 7 is delivering ALL THE DRAMA
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I'll leave you from Portland with one last video of the @unpresidentedbrass.bsky.social, the unofficial house band of #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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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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
October 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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
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!
October 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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!
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
October 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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
❤️❤️❤️ "Unruly joy" in Portland!
Fierce, unruly joy in Portland at the emergency naked bike ride
October 12, 2025 at 11:49 PM
❤️❤️❤️ "Unruly joy" in Portland!