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Pestilence
@pestilence4all.bsky.social
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Purveyor of microorganisms
Immunologist
Vaccines save lives
Facts are facts, whether you believe them or not
Buckle up, climate change is upon us, and things are about to get real hot
Novice photographer, Expert microscopist
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Pestilence @pestilence4all.bsky.social · Sep 26
Quiet.
Reflective.
Nature’s beauty.
#Photography #Minnesota #BWCA
A photo looking out onto a calm lake from a canoe. The paddle lays across the front of the canoe pointing toward the shoreline which is lined with various species of conifers. They reflect in the calm waters of the lake. The sky has large puffy white and grey clouds which are also reflecting in the water.
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climbtotheclouds.bsky.social
Good morning. Happy Tuesday!
Wherever we might be, set with that which brings inner peace. Our colors meld.
#ThickTrunkTuesday #photography #trees #EastCoastKin #Maine
A large tree with several Buddhas around the bottom of it houses and barns in the background
December 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
A short limerick based on
Martin Niemoller’s — First They Came
White text on a black background reads — Echoes of Silence In a culture where voices once rang, They muzzled all cries that harangued. From leftists to kin, They swept them all in, Until 'silence' became what they sang. "It's their struggles, not mine?" I thought, As each group was plainly forgot. But when they returned, Seeing no one to burn, I found I was left there to rot. So speak out for others, my friend, For our battles today don't end. Because when we are mute, We wear 'hate's' ugly suit, And it's our own rights we ultimately spend. -P
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
Science discarded,
The art of critical thinking flayed,
While fools weave
Their insubstantial dreams,
Brittle as new ICE,
Ever eager to please
The orange waste on the throne,
That demands only the dullness
Of unremarkable subservience.
December 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
“Who’s this dish we savor? Is it friend or neighbor?”
— Cannibal’s Delight
December 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
It’s Moanday. Sure. Why not. Make it nice and fricking cold while you’re at it.
A screenshot from a weather app shows a candy cane wind will and the temp of 15 degrees F with a high of 20 degrees F. Above this is reads - Monday, December 1 Cloudy Words read - you know what? Fuck it. Just fuck it.
December 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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60minutes.bsky.social
High school science students created a test to detect Lyme disease as early as two days after infection, far sooner than the two weeks with existing tests. cbsn.ws/4iuArnt
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
They are overestimating. The number of teeth, that is.
December 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
Y’all take stuff too literally and are highly opinionated. This is just my opinion.
November 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
Finn may soon have a little bandit of a buddy. No. Not really, but this is an interesting read for those so inclined to one day consider sharing your domicile with one of these critters that is undergoing evolutionary domestication.
Urban Raccoons Show Early Signs of Domestication
Urban raccoon domestication might already be happening, as city raccoons evolve cuter, calmer traits to live alongside us.
www.vice.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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climbtotheclouds.bsky.social
Good morning! Happy Sunday!
Respites are needed, however brief, for clouds to pass, waters to steady, to immerse in enjoyment of those who surround.
Have a beautiful day, my friends!
#Stunday #photography #landscapephotography #sky #clouds #EastCoastKin #maine
Clouds above the York River a slight reflection in the water reflections from the trees on the left land centering the photo blue showing in between the stormy clouds
November 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
Here’s my first attempt at #BirdoftheDay
A Scarlet Macaw from the jungles of Costa Rica.

Snowed in here. Wish I were there.

#Birds #Photography
A beautifully colored Scarlet Macaw chews on something it has in its claw. It sits in a branch. Green leaves surround it.
November 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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mamady.bsky.social
Fire on Ice!

#stunday #eastcoastkin #coloraday #orangesun #photography #nature #art #mountainmonday #mountains #scape #light #outdoor #landscape #sunset #stormhour #photohour #hiking #nepal #alpenglow #bluesky #sunday #blueskymonday #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited
A photo of Nuptse at sunset, its steep icy face glowing orange as wind sweeps a plume of illuminated spindrift from the summit, turning the mountain into a towering flame against the deepening sky.
November 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
Mrs. P - Can you pick up some of that wine I like.
Me - Um. Sure.
Mrs. P- Why do you always buy two of your favorite wines for every one of mine?
Mrs. P - Wow! That’s a really good wine. Can I have more of that?
Me - Question asked, and answered.
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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downmydirtroad.bsky.social
Yesterday evening in the front yard.
In the photo you are looking a little upwards through the trees at the sky, the trees still have some leaves but they are thinning, the trees are across the bottom and upwards to the middle of the picture. The sky behind and through the trees is a pale orange and thin clouds shoot up and around the trees that are turning pink, and the blue sky surrounding them.
November 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
This is a bit lower then expected. I’ll do better. 🤪😂🤣
profanity.accountant profanity.accountant @profanity.accountant · 2d
@pestilence4all.bsky.social has swears! They've used 1,122 profanities in their last 16,723 posts.

🥇 "damn" (205 times)
🥈 "fucking" (182 times)
🥉 "shit" (160 times)
November 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Prairie view is closed for the season. Reason? Freezin’!
A photo of two snow-covered red adirondak chairs on a snowy lawn. A house is in the background with windows.
November 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
@profanity.accountant I don’t really want to know, but then again, I do fucking want to know.
November 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
Vaccines doing more than just protecting from the disease they were developed for, but also having other health benefits. Right on the heals of the data showing that COVID vaccines promoted better outcomes in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy.
chadbourn.bsky.social Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 2d
Following yesterday’s story about Australia’s success tackling cervical cancer with the HPV vaccine, here’s the latest research on how vaccines can help prevent dementia, heart disease and some cancers.
The common vaccines that can prevent chronic disease or some cancers
In addition to cancer, a growing body of research has shown that vaccines can reduce the risk of developing dementia and heart conditions.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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laylavictoria.bsky.social
My favorite place for a sunny, warm location will always be the beaches, where ever we roam I always prefer the #warmth of a sunny beach. Anywhere, every where, just take me there.
#BlueSkyArtShow #warmth #Hawaii #Maui #TakeMeThere
An unbelievable, colorful picture of the sun setting in Maui, blues and purple hues, and amber golden colour, rests on the horizon turning the water into an orange glow, palm trees border the entire area.
November 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
Thanks to all of those out there that appreciate science posts. Some of y’all are off your meds, though. 😉
Text that reads - Responses to science posts are genuinely very positive here on BlueSky but there are those that are really just something else, and I'm not talking about the anti-science or anti-vaccine crowd. I'm talking about folks pointing out the obvious, like - eat healthy food, get exercise and a good night sleep, and you won't need any medicine. Really? No shit Sherlock. Those are great ideas and laudable goals, but when someone gets cancer, an autoimmune disease or neuro degenerative disease, they could give a crap about that. Also, there is a fraction of the population that inherit mutations in genes that predispose them to a variety of diseases like Parkinson's, Huntington's, ALS, and cancer (e.g., BRCA1, BRCA2, NF1, APC), for example. Sleep, healthy eating and exercise are not going to keep what's coming, away. So please get off your high horse and realize that some people need science and medicine to keep them healthy. Oh. And by the way, eating healthy is a great tip. Too bad so many people live in 'food deserts' and neither have access nor can afford these foods. MAHA is a joke, wrapped in a con, and delivered as a shit sandwich.
November 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
pestilence4all.bsky.social
Rain, sleet or snow, Finn always gets his walk, or I will suffer the consequences.
#Photography #dogsofbluesky
A photo of a liver and white Springer Spaniel sitting in the snow.
November 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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thesnarkyfarmer.bsky.social
Drizzling this morning!
#TheOutpost👨‍🌾🌱🌿🌧
November 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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It was bad enough hiking through the dark forest to the drop zone away from the camping area when in the BWCA. I just can’t imagine the long dark walk through the vacuum of space. 😳🤣😂
Astronaut Hates Long Nightly Spacewalk To ISS Outhouse
LOW EARTH ORBIT—Saying the dreaded nightly ritual had quickly become his least favorite part of his mission, astronaut Dave Barron told reporters Wednesday that he absolutely hated the long, freezing ...
theonion.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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The wind died down overnight allowing a thin layer of ice to form across the bay. With the coming night time temps dipping below 0F, it won’t be long before it is thick enough for some ice skating. 😉
#Photography
A view out onto a frozen lake. Near the shore is some snow and ice ripples from moving water that froze near the shore. The sky is cloud-covered in a grey suit. The far shore line is lined with dark bare trees.
November 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Better that we keep our own domestic killers. No need for competition. 😳
Trump Promises to Pause Migration From ‘Third World Countries’ After D.C. Shooting
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM