Ramses the Pigeon
@ramsesthepigeon.bsky.social
Writer, producer, occasional performer, and accidental antique-dealer. (That hyphen is important!)
You can support me on Patreon or tip me on Ko-fi!
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You can support me on Patreon or tip me on Ko-fi!
https://patreon.com/RamsesThePigeon
https://ko-fi.com/ramsesthepigeon
A few years back, I couldn't figure out where the comma in "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" was supposed to go, so I hit myself in the face (and also did some singing).
#Christmas #Writing #English #Grammar #Facepalm
#Christmas #Writing #English #Grammar #Facepalm
December 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A few years back, I couldn't figure out where the comma in "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" was supposed to go, so I hit myself in the face (and also did some singing).
#Christmas #Writing #English #Grammar #Facepalm
#Christmas #Writing #English #Grammar #Facepalm
You've likely seen people saying that you should invest in silver and gold... but there's more than metal-value in objects made from the stuff.
Also, Mister T was a 1980s-era paragon of 1580s-era style. No, really.
Also, Mister T was a 1980s-era paragon of 1580s-era style. No, really.
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
You've likely seen people saying that you should invest in silver and gold... but there's more than metal-value in objects made from the stuff.
Also, Mister T was a 1980s-era paragon of 1580s-era style. No, really.
Also, Mister T was a 1980s-era paragon of 1580s-era style. No, really.
Courting-Candle Crock
#history #facts #historyfacts #romantic #dating #decoration #socialmedia #antique
If you’d like to read the story that included the first-ever mention of the term “courting candle” in print, I’ve put it up (for free) on my Patreon page:
www.patreon.com/posts/courti...
#history #facts #historyfacts #romantic #dating #decoration #socialmedia #antique
If you’d like to read the story that included the first-ever mention of the term “courting candle” in print, I’ve put it up (for free) on my Patreon page:
www.patreon.com/posts/courti...
September 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Courting-Candle Crock
#history #facts #historyfacts #romantic #dating #decoration #socialmedia #antique
If you’d like to read the story that included the first-ever mention of the term “courting candle” in print, I’ve put it up (for free) on my Patreon page:
www.patreon.com/posts/courti...
#history #facts #historyfacts #romantic #dating #decoration #socialmedia #antique
If you’d like to read the story that included the first-ever mention of the term “courting candle” in print, I’ve put it up (for free) on my Patreon page:
www.patreon.com/posts/courti...
There's a hidden history behind a highly sought-after item. It's a tale of trickery, deceit, and made-up details... and we're going to burn right through them! #history #decoration #antique #treasure #facts #story #mythology #legend
August 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
There's a hidden history behind a highly sought-after item. It's a tale of trickery, deceit, and made-up details... and we're going to burn right through them! #history #decoration #antique #treasure #facts #story #mythology #legend
Did you know that "tiny sticks" are sometimes more desirable than big ones?
July 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Did you know that "tiny sticks" are sometimes more desirable than big ones?
A botched pour of silver and a broken piece of uranium glass added up to a new brooch.
April 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A botched pour of silver and a broken piece of uranium glass added up to a new brooch.
I've been working on a long-form video. Here's a cryptic preview:
March 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I've been working on a long-form video. Here's a cryptic preview:
I’m in the market for a new razor, and I was going to purchase a Braun. When I arrived at the store, though, this was my first impression.
The text should read “Look barber-fresh every day”.
If a company can’t be bothered to proofread their packaging, how can I trust their products?
The text should read “Look barber-fresh every day”.
If a company can’t be bothered to proofread their packaging, how can I trust their products?
February 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I’m in the market for a new razor, and I was going to purchase a Braun. When I arrived at the store, though, this was my first impression.
The text should read “Look barber-fresh every day”.
If a company can’t be bothered to proofread their packaging, how can I trust their products?
The text should read “Look barber-fresh every day”.
If a company can’t be bothered to proofread their packaging, how can I trust their products?
Are we still doing "giving"?
If so, my wife's cat is definitely "giving Wednesday".
If so, my wife's cat is definitely "giving Wednesday".
February 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Are we still doing "giving"?
If so, my wife's cat is definitely "giving Wednesday".
If so, my wife's cat is definitely "giving Wednesday".
Marcus Stone's "Bright Summer" – painted in 1892 and reproduced as this illustration for "The Graphic" in 1895 – depicts a Victorian woman playing with her cat.
In my opinion, the cat's demeanor can be best expressed with a lowercase eroteme.
In my opinion, the cat's demeanor can be best expressed with a lowercase eroteme.
January 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Marcus Stone's "Bright Summer" – painted in 1892 and reproduced as this illustration for "The Graphic" in 1895 – depicts a Victorian woman playing with her cat.
In my opinion, the cat's demeanor can be best expressed with a lowercase eroteme.
In my opinion, the cat's demeanor can be best expressed with a lowercase eroteme.
I'm exceptionally bad at this "normal" social-media thing, so I'm following some advice (which may or may not have been offered as a prank).
Anyway, apparently one is meant to "hype" folks.
Here goes!
The latest episode of "Wordsmithing 101" will be out tomorrow at 09:00 ET! Here's the thumbnail:
Anyway, apparently one is meant to "hype" folks.
Here goes!
The latest episode of "Wordsmithing 101" will be out tomorrow at 09:00 ET! Here's the thumbnail:
January 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I'm exceptionally bad at this "normal" social-media thing, so I'm following some advice (which may or may not have been offered as a prank).
Anyway, apparently one is meant to "hype" folks.
Here goes!
The latest episode of "Wordsmithing 101" will be out tomorrow at 09:00 ET! Here's the thumbnail:
Anyway, apparently one is meant to "hype" folks.
Here goes!
The latest episode of "Wordsmithing 101" will be out tomorrow at 09:00 ET! Here's the thumbnail:
I'm not sure whether to be proud, embarrassed, or apologetic.
I'll go with "thankful". After all, I literally couldn't have made it to this milestone without all of the folks who clicked that little "subscribe" button.
In all sincerity, folks, thank you! There's more to come!
I'll go with "thankful". After all, I literally couldn't have made it to this milestone without all of the folks who clicked that little "subscribe" button.
In all sincerity, folks, thank you! There's more to come!
December 30, 2024 at 9:17 PM
I'm not sure whether to be proud, embarrassed, or apologetic.
I'll go with "thankful". After all, I literally couldn't have made it to this milestone without all of the folks who clicked that little "subscribe" button.
In all sincerity, folks, thank you! There's more to come!
I'll go with "thankful". After all, I literally couldn't have made it to this milestone without all of the folks who clicked that little "subscribe" button.
In all sincerity, folks, thank you! There's more to come!
This was once an officially licensed "Star Trek" toy:
December 22, 2024 at 1:50 AM
This was once an officially licensed "Star Trek" toy:
Can someone help me find a reliable source for the claim that Brian Thompson was booked for DUI in 2017?
As near as I can tell, folks are citing a post on Threads, and I'd personally prefer something a bit more robust.
As near as I can tell, folks are citing a post on Threads, and I'd personally prefer something a bit more robust.
December 22, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Can someone help me find a reliable source for the claim that Brian Thompson was booked for DUI in 2017?
As near as I can tell, folks are citing a post on Threads, and I'd personally prefer something a bit more robust.
As near as I can tell, folks are citing a post on Threads, and I'd personally prefer something a bit more robust.
On my channel, I offer brief English lessons (which often focus on differentiating between homophones) while teaching people about antiques, history, and precious metals.
YouTube seems oddly intent on making me sound like I'm clueless about all of those subjects:
YouTube seems oddly intent on making me sound like I'm clueless about all of those subjects:
December 21, 2024 at 1:58 AM
On my channel, I offer brief English lessons (which often focus on differentiating between homophones) while teaching people about antiques, history, and precious metals.
YouTube seems oddly intent on making me sound like I'm clueless about all of those subjects:
YouTube seems oddly intent on making me sound like I'm clueless about all of those subjects:
I have a slightly different perspective:
November 21, 2024 at 4:45 PM
I have a slightly different perspective:
This is an antique cameo that was never removed from the shell into which it was carved.
November 21, 2024 at 1:47 PM
This is an antique cameo that was never removed from the shell into which it was carved.
If your cat were featured as an example in a dictionary, which word would he or she exemplify?
Baxter is vying for "languor."
Baxter is vying for "languor."
December 31, 2023 at 8:28 PM
If your cat were featured as an example in a dictionary, which word would he or she exemplify?
Baxter is vying for "languor."
Baxter is vying for "languor."
British candlesticks from the 1890s still look brand-new after a bit of polishing.
October 2, 2023 at 9:32 PM
British candlesticks from the 1890s still look brand-new after a bit of polishing.
The mobile site doesn’t seem to have been touched, oddly enough:
September 13, 2023 at 3:01 AM
The mobile site doesn’t seem to have been touched, oddly enough:
Hang on.
If I somehow convince you to follow me, does the transitive property of followers mean that I then have 1% plus one?
Moreover, since this site is likely to continue growing, would that give me “infinity plus one” followers?
Anyway, here’s Baxter. It’s his birthday!
If I somehow convince you to follow me, does the transitive property of followers mean that I then have 1% plus one?
Moreover, since this site is likely to continue growing, would that give me “infinity plus one” followers?
Anyway, here’s Baxter. It’s his birthday!
September 12, 2023 at 3:21 PM
Hang on.
If I somehow convince you to follow me, does the transitive property of followers mean that I then have 1% plus one?
Moreover, since this site is likely to continue growing, would that give me “infinity plus one” followers?
Anyway, here’s Baxter. It’s his birthday!
If I somehow convince you to follow me, does the transitive property of followers mean that I then have 1% plus one?
Moreover, since this site is likely to continue growing, would that give me “infinity plus one” followers?
Anyway, here’s Baxter. It’s his birthday!
Books of German poetry from the 19th century had some pretty appealing covers (in my opinion):
September 12, 2023 at 8:25 AM
Books of German poetry from the 19th century had some pretty appealing covers (in my opinion):
This picture is entitled “Do I Want To Keep My Fingers?”
September 12, 2023 at 5:37 AM
This picture is entitled “Do I Want To Keep My Fingers?”