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Tom Bombeardil

@rantipole.bsky.social

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Husband. Acupuncturist. Bear. Nerd. Vegan. Pagan. He/him. NJ.

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · Nov 6

I've come back to this article several times since it was published. It's a hard read but it's needed. Many of us should start putting its ideas into practice.
thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-he...

We’re heading into dark times. This is how to be your own light in the Age of Trump

Having studied authoritarian states for over a decade, I would never exaggerate the severity of the threat we now face. But an American kleptocracy is exactly where president-elect Trump and his backe...

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 31m

Exactly this.

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 50m

Go for a PhD in zoology, ecology, or marine biology and become a field research scientist studying some kind of tropical animal/ecosystem.

nai THEE corpse bride 🦋 @astoldbynai.blacksky.app · 2h

13. If you could do college over, what would you do different?

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1h

Florence Welch for sure. Then probably Janelle Monae, with strong consideration for Tori Amos, Valerie June, PJ Harvey, and Shoreh Aghdashloo.

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1h

My problem was struggling to find three out of this group. My coven choices, except for Stevie, are not here.

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1h

Oh Regina and Michelle are perfect choices!

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1h

Out of these, Stevie (like, duh), Zendaya, and Aubrey. The lack of Florence Welch as a choice makes me sad though.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1h

“We have to deal with this society and the people that hate us because all of us have to make it. We all have to survive.”

Blessed be the life and legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. She sheltered and inspired her communities for decades. We will be forever grateful.

#lgbtqia #rip

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“We have to deal with this society and the people that hate us because all of us have to make it. We all have to survive.”

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Johnnie Jae @johnniejae.bsky.social · 4h

It may no longer be Indigenous Peoples' Day but this is when and where your support truly matters. We have several Native communities devastated by flooding, families have literally lost everything.

Link to community fundraiser for people impacted by this storm: alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...

A a teal flyer for the Western Alaska Disaster Relief with a QR code to donate. Text reads:

WESTERN ALASKA DISASTER RELIEF

Alaska's Western coastal communities are experiencing devastating impacts from Typhoon Halong, with families displaced and villages facing severe flooding and loss.

ONLINE FUNDRAISER:
Join us in supporting relief efforts. Scan the QR code to donate
online. All funds raised will go directly to
assisting communities.
QUYANA CAKNEQ - QUYANAQPAK - QAGAASAKUNG - TAIKUU
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MAHSÌ CHO - GUNALCHÈESH - HÀW’AA - THANK YOU

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 4h

Feel better, friend! 🫂

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 14h

Sleep well!

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 14h

Not at all. And the whole psychology that goes with it.

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 14h

My friend and have a saying: Being poor didn't just fuck us; it kept on fucking us.

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 20h

Best. Cover. Ever.

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 20h

The best:
All Along the Watchtower, Jimi Hendrix (Bob Dylan)

Other greats:
Rattlesnakes, Tori Amos (Loyd Cole)
Time, Tori Amos (Tom Waits)
How to Disappear Completely, Ane Brun (Radiohead)
Down by the River, Indigo Girls (Neil Young)
Where Did You Sleep Last Night?, Nirvana (Leadbelly)

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 22h

"America, who discovered your ass?"

Day 54 of posting #ToriAmos lyrics every day until I don't.

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 23h

I love The Beatles and Florence.

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 23h

OMG! This is adorable!

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1d

I really need to do a reread of that.

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1d

I usually set up our coffee maker the night before with the timer set set to start approximately when I'll be out of the shower in the morning. It's made a big difference.

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1d

Ban leaf blowers.

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Veterans Against Trump @vetsat.bsky.social · 1d

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