Dave Baker
giantbeagle.bsky.social
Dave Baker
@giantbeagle.bsky.social
Former Michigander living in Upstate NY. Empty nester living with large hound & multiple cats. Detroit Tigers fan. Parent of trans.
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Pawing through my computer I rediscovered a family photo from 1900. 3rd from the right in the black hat is Isaac Sylvester Baker, my great-grandfather.
Three years of work, making the backyard a habitat for fireflies. Here are the results. #fireflies #lightningbugs
July 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Reposted by Dave Baker
Musk's censorship algorithm on Twitter reduced our audience by about 95% since he bought it.

So we moved over to blue sky.

Help us build another great following right here where the skies are clear and the water is fine ;-)
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February 11, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Reposted by Dave Baker
RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
February 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
May your days be merry and bright.
December 25, 2024 at 5:57 PM
May Christmas bring you all the empty boxes of your dreams.
December 24, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Bek, with Darth Vader looming on the tree behind her.
December 20, 2024 at 3:33 AM
@emilycwaldon.bsky.social Your thoughts on the Rule 5 draft? Tigers lost something like 6 players.
December 11, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Happy Bert Hinkler Day, for all who celebrate.

Hinkler was the SECOND person to fly solo across the Atlantic, born on this date in 1892.
December 8, 2024 at 1:33 PM
I have learned that cats don't like to wear Christmas hats.
December 7, 2024 at 3:10 PM
The wait for the bird meat begins.
November 28, 2024 at 2:34 PM
How my day is going:

Couldn't find an available Pyrex or Pampered Chef container for the cranberries.

Went in the basement and found an old ceramic bowl that would work.

Then I read the side of the bowl.
November 27, 2024 at 1:23 PM
@dicknixon.bsky.social Mr. President, I found this today in a toy store. I assume "Was" is a verb problem.
November 26, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Bek, a sight-impaired kitty, launches a precision attack on Dwight's tail.
November 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM
November 19, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Pawing through my computer I rediscovered a family photo from 1900. 3rd from the right in the black hat is Isaac Sylvester Baker, my great-grandfather.
November 15, 2024 at 12:49 PM
The hazards of working from home.
November 12, 2024 at 2:30 AM
This is Bek. A stray that showed up on our deck in August. Those are her real eyes.
November 11, 2024 at 3:48 AM