Olav Folland
@teholav.bsky.social
Artist, Cook, pretending to be an author. Assume art is (c) me unless stated
https://olavf.com
https://nomdujour.net
https://follandfamily.com/
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Signal: olavf.01
Caffeine fund https://ko-fi.com/olavf
https://olavf.com
https://nomdujour.net
https://follandfamily.com/
Mastodon @[email protected]
Signal: olavf.01
Caffeine fund https://ko-fi.com/olavf
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Zod is a sentient electric beaver whose tail suddenly stops whacking. This novella is their story.
A dollar at Amazon www.amazon.com/Zod-Electric...
Free at Smashwords if you want to install it yourself (coupon) code G5DC2 www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#book #writing #amwriting
A dollar at Amazon www.amazon.com/Zod-Electric...
Free at Smashwords if you want to install it yourself (coupon) code G5DC2 www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#book #writing #amwriting
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PREDICTION: Donald Trump's grave will be America's busiest gender neutral bathroom.
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
PREDICTION: Donald Trump's grave will be America's busiest gender neutral bathroom.
Today's progress on reviving the 3d printer was mixed. Firmware is compiling (not sure I have the right display tho) and most of the wiring (though I want ferrules for the high current stuff) so with any luck I'll be back to several days ago where I can at least power it on and get basic movement
November 6, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Today's progress on reviving the 3d printer was mixed. Firmware is compiling (not sure I have the right display tho) and most of the wiring (though I want ferrules for the high current stuff) so with any luck I'll be back to several days ago where I can at least power it on and get basic movement
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"Democrats were searching for a leader. They found something better: a coalition."
I know you've been holding your breath for *my* take on the election, so here it is.
BREATHE.
BREATHE.
Now, It's a Party
Before diving in, I should apologize for light posting over the past month or so. I'm in the home stretch for the book I'm writing on John Doar and the Civil Rights Division. The draft is due to my pr...
campaign-trails.ghost.io
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
"Democrats were searching for a leader. They found something better: a coalition."
The day was going great until the USB plug broke off in the printer motherboard connector. I guess tomorrow we get to sort out the wiring on the new board (new rev so of course it's different). Le sigh
November 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The day was going great until the USB plug broke off in the printer motherboard connector. I guess tomorrow we get to sort out the wiring on the new board (new rev so of course it's different). Le sigh
after a long hiatus I'm working on the 3D printer again* (swapped to Microswiss extruder and up to date FW) and I finally have it homing properly. Next up is sporting all the mechanical dimensions. At this rate I'll be printing by December
*if I don't work on the printer Kat will make me write
*if I don't work on the printer Kat will make me write
November 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
after a long hiatus I'm working on the 3D printer again* (swapped to Microswiss extruder and up to date FW) and I finally have it homing properly. Next up is sporting all the mechanical dimensions. At this rate I'll be printing by December
*if I don't work on the printer Kat will make me write
*if I don't work on the printer Kat will make me write
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![>SATIRE Support Group For Chronic Illness Patients Accidentally Becomes Cult After Everyone Way Too Fatigued To Leave
[pic of cult members] MyBodyisTryingToKillMe.com](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dbzmdmsaz6lkhb4tv3culzme/bafkreidhsbnizthrnpxgvczdoizrru77ucog7bzkfrpsgivf6cq3pueali@jpeg)
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Busy, cold night at Stonehenge as we move the stones backwards an hour...
November 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Busy, cold night at Stonehenge as we move the stones backwards an hour...
Zod is a sentient electric beaver whose tail suddenly stops whacking. This novella is their story.
A dollar at Amazon www.amazon.com/Zod-Electric...
Free at Smashwords if you want to install it yourself (coupon) code G5DC2 www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#book #writing #amwriting
A dollar at Amazon www.amazon.com/Zod-Electric...
Free at Smashwords if you want to install it yourself (coupon) code G5DC2 www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#book #writing #amwriting
November 3, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Zod is a sentient electric beaver whose tail suddenly stops whacking. This novella is their story.
A dollar at Amazon www.amazon.com/Zod-Electric...
Free at Smashwords if you want to install it yourself (coupon) code G5DC2 www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#book #writing #amwriting
A dollar at Amazon www.amazon.com/Zod-Electric...
Free at Smashwords if you want to install it yourself (coupon) code G5DC2 www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#book #writing #amwriting
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I am a kidney donor, and I feel it’s my duty to inform you of this crucial step.
October 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I am a kidney donor, and I feel it’s my duty to inform you of this crucial step.
The Reichtag is doing a wonderful job burying the Epstein files.
October 15, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The Reichtag is doing a wonderful job burying the Epstein files.
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To be clear:
LA County has declared a state of emergency BECAUSE OF the federal government.
The Feds, LA County is (correctly) saying, have CAUSED the emergency.
This is a striking political moment of internal collapse. Local govts feeling compelled to protect their ppl from … their own govt.
LA County has declared a state of emergency BECAUSE OF the federal government.
The Feds, LA County is (correctly) saying, have CAUSED the emergency.
This is a striking political moment of internal collapse. Local govts feeling compelled to protect their ppl from … their own govt.
Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids
Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.
abcnews.go.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
To be clear:
LA County has declared a state of emergency BECAUSE OF the federal government.
The Feds, LA County is (correctly) saying, have CAUSED the emergency.
This is a striking political moment of internal collapse. Local govts feeling compelled to protect their ppl from … their own govt.
LA County has declared a state of emergency BECAUSE OF the federal government.
The Feds, LA County is (correctly) saying, have CAUSED the emergency.
This is a striking political moment of internal collapse. Local govts feeling compelled to protect their ppl from … their own govt.
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Most "classics" are boring as fuck to a modern reader in no small part because the context of the story is not understood by them and so many of the allusions and "inside jokes" known to then-contemporary readers have been lost in time and in translation
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Most "classics" are boring as fuck to a modern reader in no small part because the context of the story is not understood by them and so many of the allusions and "inside jokes" known to then-contemporary readers have been lost in time and in translation
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Chicago not letting Portland have all the fun 🐧
October 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Chicago not letting Portland have all the fun 🐧
You can of course spend $1.50 to order from Amazon, but thru Smashwords you can get Zod for free* until 10/17. EPub is universal no matter what ebook platform you use.
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
*Account required
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Zod the Electric Beaver
Zod powered on one day to find their tail not functioning. They need to have it fixed privately, but the one person that could be trusted has mysteriously disappeared
www.smashwords.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
You can of course spend $1.50 to order from Amazon, but thru Smashwords you can get Zod for free* until 10/17. EPub is universal no matter what ebook platform you use.
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
*Account required
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
*Account required
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Kat's had a migraine all day so of course it's 10:30 and I have a gynnan tonnix watching Dead Poets and really wishing I had a cigarette
September 19, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Kat's had a migraine all day so of course it's 10:30 and I have a gynnan tonnix watching Dead Poets and really wishing I had a cigarette
About gov newsom
one appearance with Charlie Kirk—the far-right activist whose network has poured tens of millions into anti-trans campaigns—Newsom declared he was “completely aligned” with Kirk on some transgender issues
share.google/MP0zXZjEL0Y2...
one appearance with Charlie Kirk—the far-right activist whose network has poured tens of millions into anti-trans campaigns—Newsom declared he was “completely aligned” with Kirk on some transgender issues
share.google/MP0zXZjEL0Y2...
Why Transgender People Are Not Feeling Gavin Newsom
We have seen this song and dance before.
share.google
September 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM
About gov newsom
one appearance with Charlie Kirk—the far-right activist whose network has poured tens of millions into anti-trans campaigns—Newsom declared he was “completely aligned” with Kirk on some transgender issues
share.google/MP0zXZjEL0Y2...
one appearance with Charlie Kirk—the far-right activist whose network has poured tens of millions into anti-trans campaigns—Newsom declared he was “completely aligned” with Kirk on some transgender issues
share.google/MP0zXZjEL0Y2...
As we remember Kiek tonight remember to offer sympathy to his family but not empathy
Fact Check: Charlie Kirk once said empathy was 'made-up, new age term' share.google/ADS9y2TEoLWR...
Fact Check: Charlie Kirk once said empathy was 'made-up, new age term' share.google/ADS9y2TEoLWR...
Fact Check: Charlie Kirk once said empathy was 'made-up, new age term'
The authentic quote from the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA circulated online following his fatal shooting on Sept. 10, 2025.
share.google
September 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
As we remember Kiek tonight remember to offer sympathy to his family but not empathy
Fact Check: Charlie Kirk once said empathy was 'made-up, new age term' share.google/ADS9y2TEoLWR...
Fact Check: Charlie Kirk once said empathy was 'made-up, new age term' share.google/ADS9y2TEoLWR...
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Someone shot up my kid's school today, and our governor is paying tribute to a guy who thought that is an acceptable price to pay for having the Second Amendment.
Jared Polis has failed Colorado.
Jared Polis has failed Colorado.
September 11, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Someone shot up my kid's school today, and our governor is paying tribute to a guy who thought that is an acceptable price to pay for having the Second Amendment.
Jared Polis has failed Colorado.
Jared Polis has failed Colorado.
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Whether it’s Republican politicians joking about the murder of Melissa Hortman or Democratic politicians expressing their condolences after the murder of Charlie Kirk, both parties have a extreme rhetoric problem.
September 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Whether it’s Republican politicians joking about the murder of Melissa Hortman or Democratic politicians expressing their condolences after the murder of Charlie Kirk, both parties have a extreme rhetoric problem.
Meanwhile 3 teens were shot in a Denver school today. I had to search for it specifically it was buried so far below the fold.
apnews.com/article/colo...
apnews.com/article/colo...
3 teens wounded in shooting at suburban Denver high school, including suspected shooter
Authorities say three teens were critically wounded in a shooting at a suburban Denver high school, including the suspected shooter.
apnews.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Meanwhile 3 teens were shot in a Denver school today. I had to search for it specifically it was buried so far below the fold.
apnews.com/article/colo...
apnews.com/article/colo...
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Did we find life on Mars??? Well, no, but we did find maybe the best potential evidence yet. Let’s break it down 🧪🔭
Much like a toddler on a hike, the Perseverance rover has been collecting samples of interesting rocks it finds around the Martian desert. (1/n)
Much like a toddler on a hike, the Perseverance rover has been collecting samples of interesting rocks it finds around the Martian desert. (1/n)
September 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Did we find life on Mars??? Well, no, but we did find maybe the best potential evidence yet. Let’s break it down 🧪🔭
Much like a toddler on a hike, the Perseverance rover has been collecting samples of interesting rocks it finds around the Martian desert. (1/n)
Much like a toddler on a hike, the Perseverance rover has been collecting samples of interesting rocks it finds around the Martian desert. (1/n)