Patrick
@atomicpopwi.bsky.social
Lover of words, science, & trivia. Intolerant of intolerance. Random acts of kindness do make a difference. Fantasy baseball champion (yes, it's dorky) and often praised for my grilled cheese skills.
A few pics from the backyard today as my nephew and I shared lunch outside. #flowerfridayfamily
January 25, 2026 at 12:10 AM
A few pics from the backyard today as my nephew and I shared lunch outside. #flowerfridayfamily
Special guest in the yard this evening at dusk
January 18, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Special guest in the yard this evening at dusk
Looks like every team had a version. A quick search on eBay and Etsi turned up these two
January 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Looks like every team had a version. A quick search on eBay and Etsi turned up these two
Nice evening outside, though harder to enjoy it knowing what so many others are going through right now
January 16, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Nice evening outside, though harder to enjoy it knowing what so many others are going through right now
If it was, Melania would be in big trouble (along with scores and scores of other con artists)
January 13, 2026 at 6:32 AM
If it was, Melania would be in big trouble (along with scores and scores of other con artists)
I appreciate protest signs with a sense of gratitude
January 10, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I appreciate protest signs with a sense of gratitude
New protest sign appeared today. I couldn't agree more. End road work! No pavement markings!
January 8, 2026 at 12:09 AM
New protest sign appeared today. I couldn't agree more. End road work! No pavement markings!
Some new orchids in the house (I have no idea what variety though) #flowerfridayfamily
January 3, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Some new orchids in the house (I have no idea what variety though) #flowerfridayfamily
Things are looking up!
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Things are looking up!
Ok, my New Year's Eve just kicked into high gear.
January 1, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Ok, my New Year's Eve just kicked into high gear.
That title font (if not the ad copy) is weirdly similar to another chicken restaurant's modern ads
December 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
That title font (if not the ad copy) is weirdly similar to another chicken restaurant's modern ads
A lot of people do actually, but the ones I have aren't really the right style. I do get a kick out of the ones they put the little Santa hats on though. This one is down the street every year.
December 18, 2025 at 4:07 AM
A lot of people do actually, but the ones I have aren't really the right style. I do get a kick out of the ones they put the little Santa hats on though. This one is down the street every year.
Soaring or perched up high, just about every day. In the yard? Maybe a few times a year. I see the Great Horned Owls up close much more often. Last time I saw one up close was about 6 weeks ago, on a walk down the street.
December 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Soaring or perched up high, just about every day. In the yard? Maybe a few times a year. I see the Great Horned Owls up close much more often. Last time I saw one up close was about 6 weeks ago, on a walk down the street.
Unfortunately not I think. I logged out of the Trib, and all I see with the link is this
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Unfortunately not I think. I logged out of the Trib, and all I see with the link is this
Ok, it was hectic and I didn't get a pic till after everything got pretty well decimated but it turned out well (if not pretty deflated by this point)
November 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Ok, it was hectic and I didn't get a pic till after everything got pretty well decimated but it turned out well (if not pretty deflated by this point)
Unexpected Thanksgiving guest
November 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Unexpected Thanksgiving guest
It was so much a recipe as me just experimenting with different flavored sugar cookies. Plain were ok but nothing special. Cinnamon sprinkled just a little better. The ones where I rolled the dough ball in a spicy curry powder before baking though were fantastic!
November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It was so much a recipe as me just experimenting with different flavored sugar cookies. Plain were ok but nothing special. Cinnamon sprinkled just a little better. The ones where I rolled the dough ball in a spicy curry powder before baking though were fantastic!
If you've never made your own cranberry sauce, this is your year to try! You can use the recipe on the bag as a starter, but I'd add recommend the following to really enhance the flavor: orange zest from 1 orange, fresh ground pepper, tiny bit of salt, ginger (fresh minced or dried), & cinnamon.
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 AM
If you've never made your own cranberry sauce, this is your year to try! You can use the recipe on the bag as a starter, but I'd add recommend the following to really enhance the flavor: orange zest from 1 orange, fresh ground pepper, tiny bit of salt, ginger (fresh minced or dried), & cinnamon.
Experimented with a variety of sugar cookies today. Plain were ok. Cinnamon sprinkled liberally on top were better. The best version? Rolled in a hot curry powder before baking. These are fantastic! Sweet initially, then the warmth of the spices kicks in, and the heat builds to a big finish.
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Experimented with a variety of sugar cookies today. Plain were ok. Cinnamon sprinkled liberally on top were better. The best version? Rolled in a hot curry powder before baking. These are fantastic! Sweet initially, then the warmth of the spices kicks in, and the heat builds to a big finish.
I can't take credit for this one but one of my neighbors has been putting in some serious effort. #flowerfridayfamily
November 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
I can't take credit for this one but one of my neighbors has been putting in some serious effort. #flowerfridayfamily
The lack of wage growth in the US is definitely not a factor though
November 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The lack of wage growth in the US is definitely not a factor though
The aurora is barely visible from outside Phoenix, almost not at all to the naked eye. Nightsight photo captures a bit of a red hue. Better than nothing!
November 12, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The aurora is barely visible from outside Phoenix, almost not at all to the naked eye. Nightsight photo captures a bit of a red hue. Better than nothing!
Very faint hue in GC, picked up on Nightsight image (Android). Barely discernable to the naked eye though.
November 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Very faint hue in GC, picked up on Nightsight image (Android). Barely discernable to the naked eye though.
If you're at all inclined to look for dark clouds on the horizon 👇
November 4, 2025 at 7:17 AM
If you're at all inclined to look for dark clouds on the horizon 👇
Some interesting inverse correlation here
October 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Some interesting inverse correlation here