Ornamental Hermit
@herdingphotons.bsky.social
Aging nerd, depthless generalist. Refugee from alt.folklore.urban.
I follow what I like, please don't bother to followback. I like old planes.
AI images, generational bigotry, or reposting from the Bad Place for engagement will be blocked mercilessly
I follow what I like, please don't bother to followback. I like old planes.
AI images, generational bigotry, or reposting from the Bad Place for engagement will be blocked mercilessly
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Larry lives—and thrives! Likely the savviest living thing to grace Number 10 in the last 15 years.
15 years ago today I arrived on Downing Street in a cage.
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
February 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Larry lives—and thrives! Likely the savviest living thing to grace Number 10 in the last 15 years.
The context was Bud Cort but… yes. I miss the future and hope, too (not really feeling it tonight for myself).
I miss the *other day* when there was a Future and a Hope.
February 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM
The context was Bud Cort but… yes. I miss the future and hope, too (not really feeling it tonight for myself).
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Good morning & welcome to #Caturday
Valentine’s reminder: the longest love story you’ll ever have is with yourself, be gentle with it.
Take the sip of tea, breathe deep, and give yourself a little credit today.
You’re already worthy…
Valentine’s reminder: the longest love story you’ll ever have is with yourself, be gentle with it.
Take the sip of tea, breathe deep, and give yourself a little credit today.
You’re already worthy…
February 14, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Good morning & welcome to #Caturday
Valentine’s reminder: the longest love story you’ll ever have is with yourself, be gentle with it.
Take the sip of tea, breathe deep, and give yourself a little credit today.
You’re already worthy…
Valentine’s reminder: the longest love story you’ll ever have is with yourself, be gentle with it.
Take the sip of tea, breathe deep, and give yourself a little credit today.
You’re already worthy…
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In a normal government, this results in the resignation of multiple cabinet officials (Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security), and the closure or (at least!) radical reorg of the cartoonishly incompetent agency at the center of it: CBP.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
February 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
In a normal government, this results in the resignation of multiple cabinet officials (Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security), and the closure or (at least!) radical reorg of the cartoonishly incompetent agency at the center of it: CBP.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
Oh FFS.
In a normal government, this results in the resignation of multiple cabinet officials (Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security), and the closure or (at least!) radical reorg of the cartoonishly incompetent agency at the center of it: CBP.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
February 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Oh FFS.
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The Democrats idea of fighting fascism.
February 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
The Democrats idea of fighting fascism.
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Perks of dating me:
I love to cook
I’m funny sometimes
I’ll be obsessed with you
Cons:
Not all my food is that good
Sometimes I can’t shut up
No, I’m mean literally obsessed
I love to cook
I’m funny sometimes
I’ll be obsessed with you
Cons:
Not all my food is that good
Sometimes I can’t shut up
No, I’m mean literally obsessed
February 10, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Perks of dating me:
I love to cook
I’m funny sometimes
I’ll be obsessed with you
Cons:
Not all my food is that good
Sometimes I can’t shut up
No, I’m mean literally obsessed
I love to cook
I’m funny sometimes
I’ll be obsessed with you
Cons:
Not all my food is that good
Sometimes I can’t shut up
No, I’m mean literally obsessed
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Welcome to Marvellous Marmalade Monday
Every morning I wake up choosing to believe it will be a good day. Life is precious and unpredictable, so I refuse to waste it on a bad one.
As Dolly Parton said
We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails...
Every morning I wake up choosing to believe it will be a good day. Life is precious and unpredictable, so I refuse to waste it on a bad one.
As Dolly Parton said
We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails...
February 9, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Welcome to Marvellous Marmalade Monday
Every morning I wake up choosing to believe it will be a good day. Life is precious and unpredictable, so I refuse to waste it on a bad one.
As Dolly Parton said
We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails...
Every morning I wake up choosing to believe it will be a good day. Life is precious and unpredictable, so I refuse to waste it on a bad one.
As Dolly Parton said
We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails...
DCA?
Oh, wait. That other rancid sack.
Oh, wait. That other rancid sack.
I will cheerfully drive sixteen hours before I book a flight into or out of an airport named after that rancid sack of offal.
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
DCA?
Oh, wait. That other rancid sack.
Oh, wait. That other rancid sack.
This industry runs on emotional abuse, coffee, and overnight shipping.
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Yes, I will write you a letter of recommendation."
"Yes, I will write you a letter of recommendation."
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Where are your citations?"
"Where are your citations?"
February 8, 2026 at 3:56 PM
This industry runs on emotional abuse, coffee, and overnight shipping.
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Guffo, Le Monde
February 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Guffo, Le Monde
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Night night sweet dreamies
Close the day softly. Release what you can’t carry any further today.
What matters will still be there tomorrow
Close the day softly. Release what you can’t carry any further today.
What matters will still be there tomorrow
February 6, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Night night sweet dreamies
Close the day softly. Release what you can’t carry any further today.
What matters will still be there tomorrow
Close the day softly. Release what you can’t carry any further today.
What matters will still be there tomorrow
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Love horses more than humans? This map by @hdk_maps will help you to find a spot in the US that feels just right. Horse Census Heat map if you will... 🐎
February 6, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Love horses more than humans? This map by @hdk_maps will help you to find a spot in the US that feels just right. Horse Census Heat map if you will... 🐎
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Washington Post
February 5, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Washington Post
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Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
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Was today years old when I learned there was a disco reorchestration of the Star Wars theme -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWRW...
Star Wars Theme - Disco version
YouTube video by lcozzarelli
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Was today years old when I learned there was a disco reorchestration of the Star Wars theme -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWRW...
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Location: near Tesla's flagship London store in Tottenham
February 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Useful for our times.
This is a post about animal excrement and the English language.
bull$#!% = nonsense/lies
chicken$#!% = petty or cowardly
horse$#!% = nonsense/lies
dog$#!%= low quality
ape$#!% = wild
bat$#!%= crazy
Ordered above from oldest to newest: bull$#!% (1914), bat$#!% (1971).
bull$#!% = nonsense/lies
chicken$#!% = petty or cowardly
horse$#!% = nonsense/lies
dog$#!%= low quality
ape$#!% = wild
bat$#!%= crazy
Ordered above from oldest to newest: bull$#!% (1914), bat$#!% (1971).
February 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Useful for our times.
Whoa…
Federal judge has ordered the release of Liam Ramos (the bunny hat boy) and his father. A brief and rather remarkable order. Clearly written to be shared widely, so please do. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 31, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Whoa…
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Honestly, I long for the day again when I can wake in the morning and not have to brace myself from some new horror committed by a man and his regime who are feeding themselves on the ruins of public liberty.
January 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Honestly, I long for the day again when I can wake in the morning and not have to brace myself from some new horror committed by a man and his regime who are feeding themselves on the ruins of public liberty.
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Now THIS is how you do anti-ICE messaging:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNRC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNRC...
Absolute Immunity
YouTube video by Lincoln Project Advocacy
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Now THIS is how you do anti-ICE messaging:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNRC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNRC...
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On this day in 1986, seven astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger — Ellison S. Onizuka, Mike Smith, Christa McAuliffe, Dick Scobee, Greg Jarvis, Ron McNair and Judy Resnik — died when the spacecraft broke apart 73 seconds into its launch.
Learn more: https://to.pbs.org/4hr9ob7
Learn more: https://to.pbs.org/4hr9ob7
January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
On this day in 1986, seven astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger — Ellison S. Onizuka, Mike Smith, Christa McAuliffe, Dick Scobee, Greg Jarvis, Ron McNair and Judy Resnik — died when the spacecraft broke apart 73 seconds into its launch.
Learn more: https://to.pbs.org/4hr9ob7
Learn more: https://to.pbs.org/4hr9ob7
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Pays to hire the best!
ICE Leaving Ace Of Spades Death Cards Just Like In Vietnam, Which Worked Out Great
www.wonkette.com/p/ice-leavin...
By Gary Legum @glegum.bsky.social
www.wonkette.com/p/ice-leavin...
By Gary Legum @glegum.bsky.social
ICE Leaving Ace Of Spades Death Cards Just Like In Vietnam, Which Worked Out Great
As the kids say, 'Are you kidding us with this shit?'
www.wonkette.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Pays to hire the best!