Linnaeus
@linnaeus.bsky.social
Midwestern nerd, weird animal person, dad, things of that nature. he/him
I get my news from a reliable source.
February 11, 2026 at 11:58 AM
I get my news from a reliable source.
Cudighi: a spicy Italian sausage patty served on a roll, often with tomato sauce, mozzarella, diced onions and green peppers. Not as well known a Yooper specialty as the pasty, but deserving of the spotlight.
February 10, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Cudighi: a spicy Italian sausage patty served on a roll, often with tomato sauce, mozzarella, diced onions and green peppers. Not as well known a Yooper specialty as the pasty, but deserving of the spotlight.
We watched the new Muppet Show special over the weekend. It worked, and I hope they do more. I note Miss Mousey is still in the opening theme sequence. In my headcanon she’s a tradwife influencer now, even though she’s been dressing like that since the ‘70s.
February 9, 2026 at 5:22 PM
We watched the new Muppet Show special over the weekend. It worked, and I hope they do more. I note Miss Mousey is still in the opening theme sequence. In my headcanon she’s a tradwife influencer now, even though she’s been dressing like that since the ‘70s.
There’s a billboard near Great Lakes Naval Station reminding active duty and national guard service members that they have a duty to refuse illegal orders.
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
There’s a billboard near Great Lakes Naval Station reminding active duty and national guard service members that they have a duty to refuse illegal orders.
We had about an inch of snow overnight. Giant Dog and I went to the forest preserve dog park at sunrise, and while we were the first ones there, there were small canine tracks in the snow unaccompanied by any humans. Looks like there are coyotes or possibly foxes using the area overnight.
February 8, 2026 at 7:03 PM
We had about an inch of snow overnight. Giant Dog and I went to the forest preserve dog park at sunrise, and while we were the first ones there, there were small canine tracks in the snow unaccompanied by any humans. Looks like there are coyotes or possibly foxes using the area overnight.
I have a poster from the 1980 Winter Olympics hanging in my office, from back when Olympic mascots weren’t under pressure to be in peak physical condition.
February 6, 2026 at 10:37 PM
I have a poster from the 1980 Winter Olympics hanging in my office, from back when Olympic mascots weren’t under pressure to be in peak physical condition.
I’ve tried a few of these and failed every one until today, but this one I recognized. Kind of surprised I guessed right on the year.
February 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I’ve tried a few of these and failed every one until today, but this one I recognized. Kind of surprised I guessed right on the year.
Once more, a portfolio heavy in crunchy buttery bread pays off for the hungry investor!
February 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Once more, a portfolio heavy in crunchy buttery bread pays off for the hungry investor!
I got a sandwich from a supermarket deli counter which had “THC” on the wrapper. It took me a moment wondering about dosage before I realized it meant turkey, ham, and cheese.
February 5, 2026 at 12:09 PM
I got a sandwich from a supermarket deli counter which had “THC” on the wrapper. It took me a moment wondering about dosage before I realized it meant turkey, ham, and cheese.
No skin is showing, but it still feels like this bear is poodling.
February 4, 2026 at 10:16 PM
No skin is showing, but it still feels like this bear is poodling.
January’s page from @korybing.bsky.social’s 2026 Cryptids calendar, portraying the Michigan Dogman. I love both cryptids and maps, and am unreasonably pleased by the inclusion of Lake Gogebic over the Dogman’s right shoulder.
February 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
January’s page from @korybing.bsky.social’s 2026 Cryptids calendar, portraying the Michigan Dogman. I love both cryptids and maps, and am unreasonably pleased by the inclusion of Lake Gogebic over the Dogman’s right shoulder.
In the 1930’s the Brown & Williamson tobacco company advertised Kool menthol cigarettes as something to soothe your throat when you have a cold. Something to consider if you’ve got some 2025 FSA funds to spend on health related purchases before the cutoff date.
February 2, 2026 at 3:24 PM
In the 1930’s the Brown & Williamson tobacco company advertised Kool menthol cigarettes as something to soothe your throat when you have a cold. Something to consider if you’ve got some 2025 FSA funds to spend on health related purchases before the cutoff date.
Specifically thinking about this guy. :)
January 31, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Specifically thinking about this guy. :)
Hanging out under a heat lamp at the Dempster Yeklow Line stop, sadly without a slice of pizza to heat up.
January 31, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Hanging out under a heat lamp at the Dempster Yeklow Line stop, sadly without a slice of pizza to heat up.
Not something I expected to see at an ALDI just outside of Chicago.
January 29, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Not something I expected to see at an ALDI just outside of Chicago.
I’d feel better about this product if they worded it “ingredients such as” rather than “ingredients like”.
January 24, 2026 at 12:51 PM
I’d feel better about this product if they worded it “ingredients such as” rather than “ingredients like”.
Can of air freshener in a Jiffy Lube bathroom politely requests not to be stolen.
January 18, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Can of air freshener in a Jiffy Lube bathroom politely requests not to be stolen.
Also seen at the Asian store: a bag of Skittles with the image of a panda with its butt up in the air, getting some kind of knuckle massage from a disembodied hand; a niche but not unheard of theme in furry art.
January 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Also seen at the Asian store: a bag of Skittles with the image of a panda with its butt up in the air, getting some kind of knuckle massage from a disembodied hand; a niche but not unheard of theme in furry art.
They have bamboo and grapefruit flavored Pepsi at the Teso Life store. If you’re a panda who isn’t currently taking statins give it a try and let me know what you think.
January 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM
They have bamboo and grapefruit flavored Pepsi at the Teso Life store. If you’re a panda who isn’t currently taking statins give it a try and let me know what you think.
Elon Musk recommends that people not save for retirement since AI and robots will usher in a new age of abundance in unspecified ways and we’ll all be living on Big Rock Candy Mountain in 10 or 20 years. It feels like he’s trying to ruin credulous peoples’ lives out of sheer love of the game.
January 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Elon Musk recommends that people not save for retirement since AI and robots will usher in a new age of abundance in unspecified ways and we’ll all be living on Big Rock Candy Mountain in 10 or 20 years. It feels like he’s trying to ruin credulous peoples’ lives out of sheer love of the game.
“Kopy Kat”, a print shop in Bellwood, IL. I have no idea what’s going on with those cats’ bodies or why their groins seem to be up in the vicinity of their necks, but the sign has a nice mid-century sort of look to it.
January 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
“Kopy Kat”, a print shop in Bellwood, IL. I have no idea what’s going on with those cats’ bodies or why their groins seem to be up in the vicinity of their necks, but the sign has a nice mid-century sort of look to it.
Seen at the grocery store. Sure it looks like its just trying to keep warm, but I don’t trust smirking foxes with the secret of fire.
January 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Seen at the grocery store. Sure it looks like its just trying to keep warm, but I don’t trust smirking foxes with the secret of fire.
It’s a bold move making a product for what’s got to be a pretty small niche market but I’m assuming it tested well with the bears that tried it.
January 9, 2026 at 1:43 PM
It’s a bold move making a product for what’s got to be a pretty small niche market but I’m assuming it tested well with the bears that tried it.