Michael
alteredspate.bsky.social
Michael
@alteredspate.bsky.social
Wordmason, codewright, player of games, and conveyor of sea-based philosophies.
I don't understand, and will never understand, the urge to video call or converse over speakerphone in public spaces. Not only do you give up any privacy, but you annoy everyone around you.
September 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
My bird pictures have been absent for some time now. That's partially because the birds don't care about my seeds right now but also because I hate the sun and warmth.
June 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Some #photography after a break. Blossoms and #birds
March 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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can i unrescue my rescue dog if it is a Narcissist
March 15, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Some of the #birds I've seen lately in my local park #photography
March 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Looking forward to this performance by Michael League and Bill Laurance. Here with the lovely @cuddlesmcgee.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Some #photography from yesterday that was not bird related. The birds can't always be the stars.
February 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Some #birds from today's lunchtime walk. #photography
February 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Some #birds from today's walk. #photography
February 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today's walk for #birds was pretty good. We saw 13 different types of birds in our local park. Here's one of the crows we're making friends with. #photography
February 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
My #birds from today's walk. #photography
February 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
More #photography from yesterday's walk. No photos today. Too much to do!
February 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Some of the characters from today's lunchtime walk #photography #birds
February 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Some lunchtime bird #photography from yesterday. A bit blurry maybe, but you're not allowed to complain.
February 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Judith Butler's clear-eyed call to everyone: moral leadership in the face of the authoritarian power grab

Really really good

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump is unleashing sadism upon the world. But we cannot get overwhelmed | Judith Butler
Those who celebrate his defiance and sadism are as claimed by his logic as those who are paralyzed with outrage
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Second #photography post from my Edinburgh trip.
February 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I was gifted a mystery location trip for my birthday by @cuddlesmcgee.bsky.social and the location is Edinburgh! Here is an initial photo dump. #photography
February 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Woods walk #photography
February 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Meta is renewing its threats against employees, telling them today that they will hunt for leakers and tolerate zero leaks.

Want to know how that is going? Three Meta employees who I’ve never spoken to before just cold messaged/emailed me offering me to be sources.
January 30, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Blue skies today. #photography
January 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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1. Breaking News: Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting trans youth and teachers in schools who teach for them.

It goes after "social transition" and threatens arrests.

I will go through line by line, as I have the last 3 nights.

Find the EO here:
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
January 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
January 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
January 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Recorded #otd

Cannonball Adderley - alto saxophone
Bill Evans - piano & arranger
Percy Heath - acoustic bass
Connie Kay - drums

Released - October/November 1962
Recorded - January 27, February 21, March 13, 1961
Studio - Bell Sound (NYC)
Label - Riverside
Producer - Orrin Keepnews

#jazzsky
Know What I Mean? ((Take 12))
YouTube video by Cannonball Adderley - Topic
m.youtube.com
January 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
January 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM