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kato bb

@frracture.bsky.social

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just a little gnome, gnoming away. no gods, no masters

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kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · Nov 9

intro post 🤠

i’m a grump who likes:

#reading
#turtles
#ravens
#hiking
#football
#knitting
#crochet
#philosophy
#snacks

i promise i am not a meat popsicle

A sunset over a city street with trees and low brick buildings

kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · Aug 17

Just lying around 😎

A male lion with black and brown fur is lying down with his head on his paws in a brown rock with green foliage in the background

kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · Aug 15

Someone actually directly asked me this and it was the most delightful moment. We’ve been friends for a couple years now!

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NPR @npr.org · Aug 8

JUST IN: Lovell commanded the mission that almost ended in disaster after an explosion that threatened the crew's oxygen and electrical supply. The inspiring story of their survival was made into a hit movie.

Famed NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died at age 97

Lovell commanded the mission that almost ended in disaster after an explosion that threatened the crew's oxygen and electrical supply. The inspiring story of their survival was made into a hit movie.

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kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · Jul 28

A moment of zen

Two white drinks in hurricane glasses; sitting on the edge of an infinity pool looking out at palm trees and the open ocean.

kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · Jul 20

Accidental still life

An onion, red bell pepper and a green jalapeño on a white round plate. Olive oil and rough salt are sprinkled on the veg. The plate is sitting on a black counter. The lighting is dramatic.

kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · Jul 10

A western painted turtle, swimming up belly first to the corner of his tank. A purple plant is next to him.

kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · Jul 10

My 20th highest point in the State, and the third-highest State Point in the US — Mt Elbert.

Blue skies with white fluffy clouds in the top half, with snow dappled mountains in the foreground receding into the horizon

kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · Jul 4

when at #mountain, #lake.

A canoe on the beach of a lake in the foreground, with clouds and tall mountains in the background

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Jul 4

Freedom from kings.
Freedom from fascism.
Power to the people forever. ♥️

Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸

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kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · Jun 21

Met #AlbertTheBull today. #worldslargest

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Teen Vogue @teenvogue.com · Jun 8

The Trump administration is violating the Constitution, but understanding this theory can help fight back.

Read the full story here ⤵️

The Trump Admin Wants to Confuse You About What Is and Isn’t Constitutional

But you don’t need to be a lawyer to know they're full of it.

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kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · Jun 8

"And remember this: the Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear."

- Andor, Karis Nemik

#taco

kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · Jun 6

Definitely buffalos!

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𝓈𝓉𝑒𝒻 𝒶𝓃𝒹𝓎 @andylikescats.bsky.social · Jun 6

Giving away two wonderful books by @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social - The Third Bear and Hummingbird Salamander!

To win, repost + comment your favorite animal.
I'll pick someone next Friday 6/13 - shipping paid & open to intl.

**You do not have to follow me**

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NPR @npr.org · May 19

The pandemic helped supercharge a niche craft into a fine arts movement. Now the scene is more detailed and thoughtful than ever before.

Button-sized eggs and teapot cities: A peek into the big, wide world of miniatures

The pandemic helped supercharge a niche craft into a fine arts movement. Now the scene is more detailed and thoughtful than ever before.

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kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · May 15

Having a ton of fun playing and filling up a notebook that will hopefully puzzle future generations when found completely out of context.

kato bb @frracture.bsky.social · May 12

Interesting to read: I would have assumed the opposite!

Nautilus Magazine @nautil.us · May 12

Conspiracies are a devil to untangle from a believer's mind. But psychologists from MIT and Cornell suggest that when artificial intelligence presents sufficient counterfactual evidence, believers are more apt to change their minds. 🧪