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Steve DeGroof

@degroof.bsky.social

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Approximately 60% water and 40% organic molecules, arranged in a configuration that is, among other things, capable of describing itself in this manner. (he/him) Buy my books, or just buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/treelobsters/shop

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Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · Aug 5

Hey! I've got eight #scifi and #fantasy #books available for sale. Six of them are #shortstory collections; two are novels.

You can get #DRMfree copies at ko-fi.com/treelobsters...

Or you can find them through your favorite vendor at books2read.com/ap/ng21bz/St...

#ShamelessSelfPromo

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 4h

That reminds me that I need to do something with brainweasels dot com.

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 8h

Source, in case anyone asks: www.merriam-webster.com/slang/baddie

baddie

Baddie refers to someone, usually a woman, who is confident, stylish, and attractive.

www.merriam-webster.com

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Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 8h

"sexy, confident, no-nonsense woman"

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Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 9h

Well, that's a new one.

A Square promo addressed to "Business Owner, Treelobsters"

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 12h

Would you settle for "in the tradition of Ray Bradbury and Larry Niven, with a bit of Douglas Adams thrown in"? 😄

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 12h

Oh dear. Hope you feel better soon.

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 15h

Using the word "Slams" or "Slammed" in the headline of a serious news article.

Edith @edithcharles.bsky.social · Aug 23

What's something that isn't considered embarrassing but you think it should be?

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 15h

Manicured lawns

Edith @edithcharles.bsky.social · Aug 23

What's something that isn't considered embarrassing but you think it should be?

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 19h

I don't like it. Everyone knows it's supposed to go:

Apple TV -> Apple TV+ -> Apple TV Pro -> Apple TV Ultra

You're not allowed to go backwards. That's just wrong.

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Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 20h

#Ablatonyms 30
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Moves: 8
Incorrect Moves: 1
Elapsed Time: 00:00:20
Score: 88
degroof.github.io/ablatonyms.h...

ABLATONYMS

degroof.github.io

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 20h

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Puzzle #287 (Normal)
Time spent: 02:00
16 moves • 0 hints

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Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 20h

[Bracket City]
October 14, 2025
www.theatlantic.com/games/bracke...
Rank: 🔮 (Puppet Master)
🎹 Total Keystrokes: 79
🎯 Minimum Required: 79
Total Score: 100.0
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Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 20h

#Wordle 1,578 3/6*
⬛⬛⬛🟨⬛ 288 words left.
🟩⬛🟨🟩🟨 1 word left.
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Got it in 3.

#Obscurdle 1010: 4/6
🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 296 words left.
⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 19 words left.
⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 2 words left.
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Got it in 4.
www.stevedegroof.com/obscurdle.html

Reposted by Steve DeGroof

Just a Phone Guy @phoneguy517.bsky.social · 1d

Any time you see the words “labor shortage” you can replace them with the words “unwillingness to pay a decent wage”

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Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 1d

#Ablatonyms 29
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Moves: 7
Elapsed Time: 00:00:09
Time Bonus: +10
Score: 110
degroof.github.io/ablatonyms.h...

ABLATONYMS

degroof.github.io

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 1d

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Puzzle #286 (Easy)
Time spent: 02:17
22 moves • 0 hints

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Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 1d

[Bracket City]
October 13, 2025
www.theatlantic.com/games/bracke...
Rank: 🔮 (Puppet Master)
🎹 Total Keystrokes: 66
🎯 Minimum Required: 66
Total Score: 100.0
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Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 1d

#Wordle 1,577 4/6*
⬛⬛🟩🟩🟨 12 words left.
⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 6 words left.
⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 2 words left.
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Got it in 4.

#Obscurdle 1009: 5/6
⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 864 words left.
🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ 11 words left.
⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛ 5 words left.
⬛🟩🟨🟨🟨 1 word left.
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Got it in 5.
www.stevedegroof.com/obscurdle.html

Reposted by Steve DeGroof

Ryan Consell @stealingfromwizards.com · 2d

Is this a normal use of "anymore"?

I've only seen it in the negative, as in "not anymore."

Curious if it's regional.

Paul and Storm @paulandstorm.bsky.social · 2d

[P] Everything is shit these days; but this morning I did the Times Sunday Crossword in under 15 minutes for the first time in my life.

I'll take my wins where I can get them anymore.

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Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, I've heard people use it in the positive sense. It just sounds weird to me.

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 2d

I understood that reference!

Phil Plait @philplait.bsky.social · 2d

The mirror's spherically aberrated

🏰meg⚔️ @Birthright Audiobook! @impavid.us · 5d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand

I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 2d

Manager vibecoded API changes

Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 2d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

rm -rf ~/

hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 2d

"The chancellor approved it"

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 2d

Yesterday's solution tree...

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 2d

#Ablatonyms 28
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Moves: 7
Elapsed Time: 00:00:13
Time Bonus: +10
Score: 110
degroof.github.io/ablatonyms.h...

ABLATONYMS

degroof.github.io

Steve DeGroof @degroof.bsky.social · 2d

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Puzzle #285 (Vexing)
Time spent: 05:48
63 moves • 0 hints
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