Larry Kollar
@farfetched58.bsky.social
Human, dad, granddad, author. I’ll follow back if you talk to people. Not interested in post-only accounts, crypto, NFTs, “investors,” or RWNJs.
Check out http://books.larrykollar.com/ for stuff I’ve written.
Check out http://books.larrykollar.com/ for stuff I’ve written.
I had this horrible mental image that can be described in two words: “Redneck Bidet.”
December 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I had this horrible mental image that can be described in two words: “Redneck Bidet.”
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what if, instead of letting companies form into singular kaiju of media dominance by the billionaire class, we threw all of them into a wood chipper and had a couple hundred small media companies by people who actually care about the content, culture, and impact
December 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
what if, instead of letting companies form into singular kaiju of media dominance by the billionaire class, we threw all of them into a wood chipper and had a couple hundred small media companies by people who actually care about the content, culture, and impact
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A new book co-edited by Prof. Jean Beaman examines how racialized minorities are leading a shift in anti-racist activism across Europe www.gc.cuny.edu/news/open-ac... @jean23bean.bsky.social
Open-Access Book Explores the Rise of a ‘New Wave’ of Anti-Racism Across Europe
Professor Jean Beaman co-edits "A New Wave of Anti-Racism in Europe?" about how racialized minorities are leading a shift in anti-racist activism across the continent.
www.gc.cuny.edu
December 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A new book co-edited by Prof. Jean Beaman examines how racialized minorities are leading a shift in anti-racist activism across Europe www.gc.cuny.edu/news/open-ac... @jean23bean.bsky.social
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The Moon and Jupiter are fabulous tonight. (That's β Geminorum / Pollux up at the top...) (Check Sky & Telescope for more info: skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-ne...)
December 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Moon and Jupiter are fabulous tonight. (That's β Geminorum / Pollux up at the top...) (Check Sky & Telescope for more info: skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-ne...)
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Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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the economy is understimulated because people aren't buying things
to counter this, we should stimulate the economy with stimulus checks
in order to bring stability, we should keep doing it consistently, perhaps every month, for every person, universally
it's quite basic really
to counter this, we should stimulate the economy with stimulus checks
in order to bring stability, we should keep doing it consistently, perhaps every month, for every person, universally
it's quite basic really
December 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
the economy is understimulated because people aren't buying things
to counter this, we should stimulate the economy with stimulus checks
in order to bring stability, we should keep doing it consistently, perhaps every month, for every person, universally
it's quite basic really
to counter this, we should stimulate the economy with stimulus checks
in order to bring stability, we should keep doing it consistently, perhaps every month, for every person, universally
it's quite basic really
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Volvo Trucks - Look Who’s Driving feat. 4-year-old Sophie
YouTube video by Volvo Trucks
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Seems about right..
December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Seems about right..
Even right off the bat, you’ll do better than MS Weird’s “A screenshot of a computer” tripe.
Like most other disciplines, accessibility takes practice, time, and patience. No one starts a new endeavor and is instantly excellent at it with nothing to learn. If your beginning goal is absolute perfection, you'll burn out. You'll find excuses to not try. Get started and try.
December 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Even right off the bat, you’ll do better than MS Weird’s “A screenshot of a computer” tripe.
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Like most other disciplines, accessibility takes practice, time, and patience. No one starts a new endeavor and is instantly excellent at it with nothing to learn. If your beginning goal is absolute perfection, you'll burn out. You'll find excuses to not try. Get started and try.
December 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Like most other disciplines, accessibility takes practice, time, and patience. No one starts a new endeavor and is instantly excellent at it with nothing to learn. If your beginning goal is absolute perfection, you'll burn out. You'll find excuses to not try. Get started and try.
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Well done! A Massachusetts church displayed an “ICE was here” sign in its Nativity scene.
December 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Well done! A Massachusetts church displayed an “ICE was here” sign in its Nativity scene.
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Today I learned that NASA has a collection of free ebooks that can be downloaded as pdfs or ebub format.
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
Science e-Books - NASA Science
From Earth and the other planets in our solar system, to supermassive black holes and the distant galaxies that contain them, explore NASA science and imagery through our library of e-books.
science.nasa.gov
December 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Today I learned that NASA has a collection of free ebooks that can be downloaded as pdfs or ebub format.
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
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There will be an update post on a variety of things as soon as I can manage to get it written (and recorded) - but in the short term - there's quite a bit in the Sale Bin, and it is already blended and on-hand.
*tucks 3.1 oz of caffeinated The Deanna Variation (chocolate earl grey) into the Sale Bin*
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Store
Visit the post for more.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
There will be an update post on a variety of things as soon as I can manage to get it written (and recorded) - but in the short term - there's quite a bit in the Sale Bin, and it is already blended and on-hand.
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I'm sitting at the computer looking at our first snow that has lasted for more than a day and this little one popped up on my screen. #photography #summer #insect #dragonfly #macro
December 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I'm sitting at the computer looking at our first snow that has lasted for more than a day and this little one popped up on my screen. #photography #summer #insect #dragonfly #macro
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NEWS: Democrat Mary Robichaux has defeated Republican incumbent Kurt Wilson in a runoff election to become the next Mayor of Roswell, Georgia. A major upset and another sign of shifting suburban politics in the South.
December 3, 2025 at 4:49 AM
NEWS: Democrat Mary Robichaux has defeated Republican incumbent Kurt Wilson in a runoff election to become the next Mayor of Roswell, Georgia. A major upset and another sign of shifting suburban politics in the South.
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Side effects of Childhood Vaccination include Adulthood.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Side effects of Childhood Vaccination include Adulthood.
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A warning to all of our brave men and women in our military:
Pete Hegseth will never take responsibility for his orders.
You will be left alone to face the consequences of his irresponsible and ILLEGAL orders.
All of you are now his scapegoats.
Pete Hegseth will never take responsibility for his orders.
You will be left alone to face the consequences of his irresponsible and ILLEGAL orders.
All of you are now his scapegoats.
December 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A warning to all of our brave men and women in our military:
Pete Hegseth will never take responsibility for his orders.
You will be left alone to face the consequences of his irresponsible and ILLEGAL orders.
All of you are now his scapegoats.
Pete Hegseth will never take responsibility for his orders.
You will be left alone to face the consequences of his irresponsible and ILLEGAL orders.
All of you are now his scapegoats.
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Indie and non-traditional authors! Today is the day to tell thousands of readers looking for holiday gifts about your books! Follow the link for all the details and leave a post (there, not here)!
Musicians/crafters/artists, etc: Your day is tomorrow!
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/02/t...
Musicians/crafters/artists, etc: Your day is tomorrow!
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/02/t...
The 2025 Whatever Holiday Gift Guide, Day Two: Non-Traditional Books
Today is Day Two of the Whatever Holiday Gift Guide 2025, and today the focus is on Non-Traditionally Published Books: Self-published works, electronically-exclusive books, books from micro presses…
whatever.scalzi.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Indie and non-traditional authors! Today is the day to tell thousands of readers looking for holiday gifts about your books! Follow the link for all the details and leave a post (there, not here)!
Musicians/crafters/artists, etc: Your day is tomorrow!
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/02/t...
Musicians/crafters/artists, etc: Your day is tomorrow!
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/02/t...
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If you want people to spend more, pay them more.
December 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
If you want people to spend more, pay them more.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Two #frostflowers from the first batch of the season.
#photography #winter #frost #ice
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#photography #winter #frost #ice
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December 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Two #frostflowers from the first batch of the season.
#photography #winter #frost #ice
[info on frost flowers in 1st alt]
#photography #winter #frost #ice
[info on frost flowers in 1st alt]
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It’s all hands on deck for our Democratic nominee Aftyn Behn. All polls are open until 7:00 PM Central tomorrow. Remember: you must go to your designated precinct and bring a valid photo ID.
December 2, 2025 at 8:36 AM
It’s all hands on deck for our Democratic nominee Aftyn Behn. All polls are open until 7:00 PM Central tomorrow. Remember: you must go to your designated precinct and bring a valid photo ID.
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There is no world in which I need retailers to email me daily, much less multiple times a day
December 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
There is no world in which I need retailers to email me daily, much less multiple times a day