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Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑

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Farmer, forester, sawyer, builder, fencer, horseman, juggler, husband, mentor, tabletop gamer, feminist, Oregonian, LGBTQ+ ally, reader, lifelong learner, neuro-divergent nerd (no particular order). Resident of Oregon's 6th Congressional district (OR-6).

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Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · Jun 8

Here are twenty lessons from which we can learn how to resist tyranny in the U.S.

The book from which this is summarized is “On Tyranny” by @timothysnyder.bsky.social

It is excellent.

1. Do not obey in advance
2. Defend institutions
3. Beware the one-party state
4. Take responsibility for
the face of the world
5. Remember professional
ethics
6. Be wary of paramilitaries
7. Be reflective if you must
be armed
8. Stand out
9. Be kind to our language
10. Believe in truth
11. Investigate
12. Make eye contact and
small talk
13. Practice corporeal politics
14. Establish a private life
15. Contribute to good causes
16. Learn from peers in
other countries
17. Listen for dangerous words
18. Be calm when the
unthinkable arrives
19. Be a patriot
20. Be as courageous as you can

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Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 11h

Being in the woods. Hell, being outside generally, with no internet.

Tabletop gaming with friends (old or new!).

Building and making, whether it’s building our new barn or making lumber or whatever.

All of these things help.

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 20h

Noblesse oblige is a great concept. Shame it’s been abandoned.

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 1d

A person (with whom I’ve never met or corresponded) that I respect posted a video this morning that was an apologia for Charlie Kirk (amongst others).

Bleah.

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 1d

We had first (light) frost last night here in western Oregon.

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Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 1d

Initially misread world for word, which also works. :-)

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 1d

Also, thinks that he owns the place. :-)

#BluejaysGonnaBluejay

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 1d

“Hey, rose! It’s October, don’t ya know?”

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a smash hit animated musical on Netflix. :-)

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s to recursion! <clink>

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 2d

I kinda think that “What It Sounds Like” should be making some appearances on PA systems this Saturday.

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 2d

What a fun ride! And an awesome soundtrack!!!

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Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 2d

I may have watched KPop Demon Hunters.

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Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 2d

“Respect and Enjoy the Peace”

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 2d

And today I learned that Stevie Nicks was not singing about a one-winged dove.

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Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 2d

All. The damned. Time.

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 2d

It’s pretty nice. We clean out the bottom of the chute 2-3 times a year.

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 3d

A “cognitive disability” is an explanation, not an excuse. We do not get a free pass for behavior that hurts others.

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 3d

Hates them, we does. Nassty little bugses….

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 3d

Wow!!!!

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 3d

I think that doing it this way also results in slightly less draw of air from the living area and more air from the basement.

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 3d

Our particular fireplace works best without a grate. We’ve tried it both ways.

You can’t see it in the photo, but there is an ash chute that goes all the way down to the basement. We have a cast iron plate over the chute, but have it set so that there is a gap that allows air flow over the coals.

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Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 3d

Nicely done, Principal Sabourin!

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 3d

Apologies to any UFO hunters rendezvousing at that location. My bad.

Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 3d

First fire of the season.

#SmallFarmLife

Our 100-year-old brick fireplace and hearth with a cozy fire lit. Fireplace tools hanging to either side.

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Michael Heggen 💯🐸 ❌👑 @michaelheggen.bsky.social · 3d

My response to a recent phishing attempt:

Text message exchange:

Spammer: Any plans for tomorrow?

Me: was thinking I would go to Monument Valley in hopes of being abducted by aliens. Meet me at these coordinates if you’re game!

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