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Conch Cat
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He/him. Hiking, gaming and TTRPG enthusiast. Texas and education policy watcher.
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“For his tireless work promoting the cause of children’s diseases, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is being inducted into the Virus Hall of Fame,” @petridishes.bsky.social writes. She imagines the ceremony:
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Be Declared Honorary Virus
The ceremony will feature roadkill hors d’oeuvres, goblets of beef tallow, and a sewage plunge.
bit.ly
January 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The bayous in Houston (the most populous city in the Southern USA) are treacherous, especially in inclement weather.
After 3 bodies are recovered from Houston bayous, officials dispute serial killer rumors
The three bodies recovered in recent weeks were among the more than 30 found in the city’s waterways in 2025, according to NBC affiliate KPRC.
www.nbcnews.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Happy #NewYear!

I #blog about 2025, and my hopes for the 2026.

Maybe you'll find it enjoyable.
2025 Year in Review
2025 started poor and gained momentum in the last half. Lets keep that upward swing into 2026.
conchcat.bearblog.dev
January 1, 2026 at 5:42 PM
I meant to make an update, but it was pretty late when I hit the goal.

I made my 50k word goal for #WritingMonth with just an hour or two to spare on 11/30! Still have about a quarter to a third of story yet left to finish, but I am quite proud.
December 8, 2025 at 5:47 AM
When the AI bubble bursts, the US will go ahead and use tax payer dollars to bail them out and the ouroboros of pissing on the American consumer will continue unabated until collapse.

You know it's true.
December 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I continue my love letter to #BigBendNationalPark on my #blog.

I am continually amazed by the awe that overcomes me in natural spaces.
A Spiritual Awakening in Big Bend
Big Bend National Park near Terlingua, Texas, was spiritual healing
conchcat.bearblog.dev
December 4, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Almost a decade ago, #BigBendNationalPark helped me find value in living.

I am writing a love letter to the deepest part of Texas on my #blog.

conchcat.bearblog.dev/11172025-01/
I found my heart in Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park in Terlingua Texas is the best of Texas
conchcat.bearblog.dev
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I wrote my first romantic scene for #WritingMonth.

A lot of fun, but I can definitely see where it needs some polish.

Almost half way there, and going strong.

conchcat.bearblog.dev/11102025-01/
The 'Almost Kiss'
Dancing in the Dark this Writing Month
conchcat.bearblog.dev
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
We have officially hit the 20% mark! I repeat, we are in the 5 digits of word count now.

conchcat.bearblog.dev/11062025-01/

Hope everyone else is doing great this #WritingMonth.
Are we at 20% already?
Just hit five digits, baby!
conchcat.bearblog.dev
November 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM
If you're in the US, and didn't early vote, make sure you get out there today!

Ballotpedia.org and other more regional resources can help you get started.

These elections may not be as sexy, but this is where real change happens - school boards, state and county.

#Election2025 #SaveOurSchools
Ballotpedia.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Apparently, NaNoWriMo got really bad in the years since I've been away.

I still really want to do the challenge. I've already started, but maybe I'll give #WritingMonth a try.
November 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I wrote a little thing about Baby Head Mountain in my blog.

Maybe you'll find it interesting.

#blogging
A melancholy road to BabyHead Mountain
Good morning, afternoon, or whenever it is that you read this. Texas isn’t as backward as you would think. Every summer, my parents would bring me to San ...
conchcat.bearblog.dev
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 AM
JD Vance doesn't believe that talking about sending democrats to gas chambers is political violence.
JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chat
The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers has prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be remov...
apnews.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM
No shit, he started a trade war.
October 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Ken Paxton’s crimes are well known. But John Cornyn may be even more corrupt.

Cornyn was the deciding vote on the “Big Ugly Bill” — kicking millions off their healthcare to give his billionaire donors a tax cut.

That is corruption of the highest order.
October 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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President Trump has relentlessly come after media companies, journalists, and even entertainers for publicly opposing him.

Congress must defend the First Amendment and protect our free press.
Congress: Protect Our Free Press
The Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act is our chance to rein in the FCC's out-of-control attacks on our free press. Congress must act now to pass this bill.
action.aclu.org
October 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Shoring up for that election with some performative fear mongering, but with very real potential damage done to personal rights, liberties, and livelihoods. Once again, actual political violence and corruption by Texas's most influential criminal organization - The Texas GOP.

#KenPaxton
October 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Fully just hornyposting on main, I guess.
October 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Look at this blatant propaganda bullshit.

#shutdown
October 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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3 weeks ago, we launched this underdog campaign for the US Senate.

We set out to build a people-powered campaign that could take on the billionaire mega-donors.

In 3 weeks, we raised $6.2 million — all from people, no corporate PACs.
October 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The Rutherford Institute is one of the true, unequivocal defenders of civil rights and liberties. I've followed them for over a decade, and they've always been critical of governmental overreach, regardless of party.
CONSTITUTION IN CRISIS: Trump’s NSPM-7 secretly expands surveillance powers with no oversight, no transparency, no limits.

Unchecked power is unconstitutional power.

Swipe for the breakdown — and come back tomorrow for the full analysis. #surveillance
September 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
You know, whoever follows Trump has a chance to do something really funny with his presidential portrait...

#autopen #biden #presidentialportrait
September 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I can't think of any time I've wanted to speak to my mom more. Just to hear her stories again, ask her about growing up.

My favorite stories were her growing up prowling the streets of New Orleans, playing under magnolia trees or casting actual magic.

Miss you, you weirdo.

#mom #NOLA #rip
September 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This is nice country. Maybe I'll retire out here, tell 'em all to go to hell.

#KingOfTheHill #KotH #FortDavis #WestTexas
August 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I will never get used to whole ass adults blasting their audio media out of their cell phone speakers in public.
August 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM