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Addled Pixie
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Birds, books, art, movies, podcasts, pit bulls, horror, Swiftie. Independent. End non-violent cannabis-related incarceration. “Journey before destination” she/her 🧡


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Our fav appetizer we had in O’ahu was a Macadamia Nut Crusted Goat Cheese Spread at the Tommy Bahama rooftop bar we ate at (twice) & I hoped there was a copycat recipe, but lo and behold, Tommy Bahama shared their recipe online. I made it tonight. It’s incredible. www.tommybahama.com/restaurants-...
A picture of a Macadamia Nut Crusted Goat Cheese Spread recreated from an appetizer eaten at the Tommy Bahama rooftop bar in O’ahu. It’s served with buttered and grilled flatbread, mango salsa, and a sweet and spicy soy sauce glaze.
November 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Seems like a good time to remind folks (OP by @carlosegates.bsky.social)
A screen shot of a post from Nov. 7, 2024, by Carlos E. Gates that says “Dear MAGA, As of today: - Inflation 2.1% - Unemployment is 4% - GDP is 3% - Manufacturing is booming, and only getting better. The economic boom you’re about to credit to Trump was brought to you by Joe Biden. And when it crashes, that will 100% be on Trump.
November 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Our first morning in Waikiki, hubs and I walked to the famous Kona Coffee Purveyors, and we waited an hour in line, but there was no way we weren’t going to try it while we were there. I ordered a slice of quiche, their banana almond chocolate croissant, and a cappuccino.
A picture of the sign for Kona Coffee Purveyors. The sign is dark wood with shiny golden letters. A picture of the pastry selection at Kona Coffee Purveyors. A picture of the dessert case at Kona Coffee Purveyors. A picture of a slice of quiche, a cappuccino, and a banana chocolate almond croissant from Kona Coffee Purveyors in Waikiki.
November 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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We ate at some awesome places in Waikiki. We had pre-gamed a lot of restaurants ahead of time, watching YouTube videos about great happy hour spots, and good places to eat. Our very first night, quite exhausted, we went to the Iron Chef restaurant, Morimoto. The sticky ribs almost defy description.
The sign at the entrance to the Iron Chef restaurant, Morimoto, in Waikiki. It reads “Morimoto Asia Waikiki Happy Hour 7 Days a week 5 PM - 6 PM bar & lounge” A picture of the famous sticky ribs at Morimoto in Waikiki. The Orange Chicken at Morimoto in Waikiki. The Garlic Shrimp at Morimoto in Waikiki.
November 17, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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This Cattle Egret’s reaction when I told it that some people on the left are buying into Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personality rehab stunt.
A startled looking Cattle Egret. The buff colored plumes on its head are standing up, lending it a shocked aspect.
November 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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I saw a Red-Billed Leiothrix at Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden, and it was only one of two places that I did. The other time I saw this bird was on a birding tour that I took later in my trip to Oahu. These were the best pics I was able to get of one. What a beauty! #birds #Oahu 🪶
A small, brightly colored bird. It has a red bill, olive-green back, and a yellow-orange throat and breast. A small, brightly colored bird. It has a red bill, olive-green back, and a yellow-orange throat and breast.
November 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Here are some of the birds I saw at Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden in Oahu. This isn’t a complete record of the birds I saw there because some I saw in other places and took better pics than the ones I took at the Botanical Garden. I just about lost my dang mind over each lifer I saw in Hawaii.
A picture of a Cattle Egret - a small white egret - in the grass. Cattle Egrets are all over the place, even in Waikiki Beach. Locals call them trash birds, and that’s fair, but they were new to me so I took a ton of pics of them, lol. A Red-crested, or Brazilian Cardinal in the grass. A bird with a brilliant red head and crest, white neck and underparts, and a gray/dark back. I took lots of pics of this bird as it is common to see in Oahu. A picture of a Red-whiskered Bulbul. A striking bird with a black head and crest; a red patch sits above a white patch on the side of its face; it has a white belly, dark back, and a red vent. A picture of a White-rumped Shama, or a Shama Thrush. A black bird, with a russet belly, and a large white patch on its rump, it has a very long, black tail. This is a bird that is very popular in the pet industry because it has a beautiful song and many people keep them as pets.
November 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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More pics from Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden that we visited during our recent trip to Oahu. I think I will post the bird pics that I took in a separate thread. 3/3
A picture of a Gold Dust Day Gecko (according to Google) on a green leaf that is succulent in appearance. A picture of a mongoose on the ground. Something I learned on our trip: mongoose were introduced to Oahu in order to control the rat population, but it was done before ecology was a thing, and they didn’t realize that rats are nocturnal and mongoose are active during the day. It was a failed effort. Another moody picture of the Koʻolau Range - a mountain range in Oahu as seen from the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden. A cloudy, brooding sky hangs over the tops of the mountain, lightly dancing across the peaks. It’s my favorite pic I took of the mountain range. A picture of the Ko‘olau Range - a mountain range in Oahu - as seen from Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden. Blue sky and clouds are above the mountain.
November 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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More pics from Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden that we visited during our recent trip to Oahu. 2/3
A plant found in the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Gardens. Google tells me it’s often called a hanging lobster claw, or a false bird of paradise. A plant found in the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Gardens. I believe this one was called an Elephant Apple Tree. It has large green apple-like fruit hanging on it. A plant found in the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Gardens. I think it’s called a Fishtail Palm. A plant found in the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Gardens. It’s a green, leafy plant with a large, gorgeous fluffy orange flower in the center. I think it’s commonly referred to as a Rose of Venezuela.
November 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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We’re back home now and I want to slowly begin sharing pics from our trip to Oahu. On our second full day there, still jet-lagged, hubs and I took an Uber out of Waikiki, and we went to the Hoʻomaluhia botanical garden. We hiked around for a few hours. Stunning views, incredible plants & birds. 1/3
A view of the Koʻolau Range - a mountain range on Oahu - as seen from the lake in the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden. The mountains are reflected on the surface of the lake. The sky is mostly cloudy but a wide patch of blue is visible in the center. A partial view of the Koʻolau Range - a mountain range in Oahu - as seen from the lake in the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden. Koi are visible in the lake. Ducks are on the water and birds are visible on the shore. A view of the Koʻolau Range - a mountain range in Oahu - as seen from the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden. The sky is mostly cloudy but a small patch of blue is visible in the center. A moody view of the Koʻolau Range - a mountain range in Oahu - as seen from the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden. White clouds are in the sky, lightly kissing the mountain; a muted patch of blue sky is off-center.
November 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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Back at Maui Brewing Co for more of their dang delicious Black Garlic Truffle Fries and a different cocktail. This time I ordered the True North, made with Ocean Organic vodka / Kula lavender syrup / pineapple juice / mint / cucumber. Incredible.
Black Garlic Truffle Fries & aioli. A cocktail called the True North served in a rocks glass and garnished with cucumber and mint.
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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First pic: I ran out on our hotel room’s balcony in my undies & a tee to snap this pic of a rainbow over the ocean. We leave Hawaii very early tomorrow so seeing this rainbow today was very special (no religion). Second pic: had to have a talk with this very agressive pigeon who was after my brekkie
A rainbow arcs over the Pacific Ocean at Waikiki Beach. A pigeon with a mottled black and white head and white body stands in profile giving me attitude while I eat my breakfast. The pigeon has only a stump on the end of its right leg and I call them Peggy.
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Watermelon Mojito - so good!
An image on a watermelon mojito with a wedge of lime and a purple flower garnish.
November 9, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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The “Now Boarding” cocktail at the Maui Brewing Co. Kupu Spirits Gin / House Made Hibiscus Syrup / Tonic / Lemongrass / Lime. It’s frikken delicious.
A picture of a gin cocktail on a wooden table. A bit of a menu is visible in the pic.
November 8, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Baby’s first Aperol Spritz.
A picture of an Aperol Spritz cocktail in a plastic cup that reads Swim Restaurant and Bar. There is a tropical purple flower and a lemon wedge as garnish in the drink. Palm trees are in the background against a nighttime sky.
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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Baby’s first Mai Tai (and she’s in Waikiki). 🌴🍹
A picture of a Mai Tai on a blue coaster. The drink is obscuring the print on the coaster, but it reads Tommy Bahama®️ Restaurants & Marlin Bars.
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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This is how I’m gonna look every time someone dislikes one of my posts.
A common grackle serving serious looks to the camera as it stands on the edge of a stone bird bath. This picture was taken by author of this post.
November 2, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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For those of you following along at home. One lesson per day hasn’t gotten me as far along as one might think, but that’s not the point for me. For me, this daily practice is an opportunity for me to focus and be present with something. I treat it like a meditation.
October 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Showgirl Lakeside Beach Blue vinyl is going to live indefinitely on the turntable. 💙🌊🎶
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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If Swifties had to use landlines to talk about The Life of a Showgirl
October 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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September 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Omfg I love him and when I watch the movie again this year, he’s gonna watch with me lol
September 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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I remember the first time I saw The Way We Were, I thought surely Robert Redford was the most beautiful man to have ever graced the silver screen. RIP, sweet prince.
A young Robert Redford in a white uniform from the 1973 film, The Way We Were.
September 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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My life was forever changed in the best possible way 8 years ago today when I saw this girl, and with absolutely no plans on getting a dog, I took one look at her and said, “That’s my dog.” Happy 8th Gotcha Day/de facto 10th Birthday to my Maya Whitney– my daughter, my love.
A dark brown 10 year old American Pit Bull Terrier being offered a pumpkin peanut butter treat with a birthday candle in it.
September 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Same energy
A picture of a man with his hair sticking straight up, and his face, shiny with sweat, is all scrunched up. His clothes are disheveled. It’s an image from the movie Airplane! and the character has just sniffed glue.
September 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM