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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 22h

👆🏻great question

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · Sep 15

Here’s a fact about me that I now understand is probably pretty unusual. As a young adult, in the late eighties and early nineties, when I would travel “back home” to see my parents in eastern KY, I would *regularly* stop by a bootlegger because that’s how you got alcohol there.

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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 2d

I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.

The Obama Hope poster, but it's a frog and it says "Hop"

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 3d

I’d have been in there like

a woman is sitting in front of a microphone and saying do you want me to kill them

Alt: A woman, seated in front of a microphone, saying “do you want me to kill them?”

media.tenor.com

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 3d

I would have such a hard goddamn time keepin’ my mouth shut in that FB group…

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 3d

Midwest things are so freaking WILD

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 3d

I became minimally buzzed, I think?

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 4d

Incredible images of NPR’s Susan Stamberg, who has died at 87.

The next post has an audio story that will tell you something about her.

www.npr.org/2025/09/05/n...

Susan Stamberg, 'founding mother' of NPR, retires

After more than 50 years behind the mic at NPR, Susan Stamberg is retiring.

www.npr.org

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 4d

Coldest of the season so far: 50 in DC (National Airport) & 38 at Dulles.

Forecast tonight: 46 in DC & 36 at Dulles.

Frost possible in north/west suburbs. Updated forecast at cwg.live.

Nice photo from today via Jeannie in D.C.!

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 5d

Not only am I, I make soup-erb soup!

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 6d

You’re the ultimate aid to human performance!

Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 7d

It's a cake from Haydel's Bakery in New Orleans. It's their almond wedding cake with one layer filled with strawberry jam and the second layer with crushed pineapple.

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 7d

@profanity.accountant where'm I at now

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 10d

How is Grandmaster Flash 68 years old.

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 7d

So I got a cake server, like that wedge-shaped piece of serveware for lifting the triangle of cake/pie out after you've cut it. I've *never* had one, I've been using it on this alligator cake, and it really makes my brain happy.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 7d

Government workers 👇🏾

Lunch is on the house:

Being in the heart of downtown DC, we love that so many of our Federal employees stop by during lunch for a Donburi at China Chilcano or a Fútbol Club at Jaleo. And just because the government is shut down doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favorite lunch spot- because this time, its on us!
Join us for lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM at any of our participating restaurants and enjoy a free lunch item when you present your government ID-you heard that right! Dine in with us Monday through Friday and choose your favorite: a sandwich at Jaleo, a donburi at China Chilcano, a wrap or pita at Zaytinya, or a torta at Oyamel.
We've always believed in serving our community with open arms and good food-no shutdown can stop that.

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 7d

do you guys ever think about how in a better world José Andres could just like. have some restaurants. and instead he’s consistently doing the work we’re supposed to have governments for

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 7d

Government workers 👇🏾

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 7d

So I got a cake server, like that wedge-shaped piece of serveware for lifting the triangle of cake/pie out after you've cut it. I've *never* had one, I've been using it on this alligator cake, and it really makes my brain happy.

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Van Wendigo @vanweezer.bsky.social · 8d

The universe beckons us to use our voice. It demands we announce ourselves to each other in order to place ourselves within society. We cannot resist, we are coerced. Press X to honk...

Van Wendigo @vanweezer.bsky.social · 8d

A twitch stream where Werner Hertzog plays untitled goose game

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 7d

Tell that uncool flight doc that old skool pseudoephedrine is the fuckin' way

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alboo @captainacab.airbud.website · 8d

gotta say i can’t help but pay attention to the protesting frogs in portland. the story is so ribbeting

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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 8d

📌“The fact that I am American means, among other things, people can’t say, like they did about Francis, ‘he doesn’t understand the United States, he just doesn’t see what’s going on.’
“Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed?”

-Pope Leo in a direct rebuke of the hideous Trump

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 8d

Poor buddy, and poor you, mama. Thanks for taking care of that sweet boi.

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 9d

In 2005, I was sitting in the back of an MH-60S helicopter flying over southern Louisiana. I'd just returned from doing a combat load study for six months combined in Iraq and Afghanistan and I remember thinking (and saying out loud), at least I SORTA knew what I was getting into there.

Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 9d

Neat Fly Navy story: Had friends over tonight for jambalaya and alligator cake. Played some Squirrel Nut Zippers, drank some champagne. Then it came up that the last time any of us had been to Louisiana was on a ‘05 DET to help out after Katrina, and in fact all of us were there together.

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Mad Physiologist, Retired @madphysiologist.bsky.social · 9d

Neat Fly Navy story: Had friends over tonight for jambalaya and alligator cake. Played some Squirrel Nut Zippers, drank some champagne. Then it came up that the last time any of us had been to Louisiana was on a ‘05 DET to help out after Katrina, and in fact all of us were there together.

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