I am the potato
@iamthepotato.bsky.social
Vegetable, Australian, cricket, footy (go crows) and F1 fan, Doctor Who watcher, queer Christian.
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Modern Cricketers: “they didn’t mow the grass on the pitch short enough, that’s the cause of 36 wickets falling in 2 days at the MCG.”
WG Grace: Wait you guys are mowing the pitch?
WG Grace: Wait you guys are mowing the pitch?
December 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Modern Cricketers: “they didn’t mow the grass on the pitch short enough, that’s the cause of 36 wickets falling in 2 days at the MCG.”
WG Grace: Wait you guys are mowing the pitch?
WG Grace: Wait you guys are mowing the pitch?
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The Australian landscape up close is fascinating and looks mostly like this.
December 27, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The Australian landscape up close is fascinating and looks mostly like this.
I think the lesson we’re getting today is that getting quick runs is the go on this wicket. It’s only a matter of time before you get a jaffa you can’t do anything about, so cash in while you have the chance. #ashes
December 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I think the lesson we’re getting today is that getting quick runs is the go on this wicket. It’s only a matter of time before you get a jaffa you can’t do anything about, so cash in while you have the chance. #ashes
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In 1862 on St. Stephen's Day, 38 Dakota warriors were publicly hanged in Mankato, Minnesota, which remains the largest mass execution in American history. There would have been more than 300 executions without the intervention of Episcopal Bishop Henry Benjamin Whipple. (1/3) ⚓️
December 27, 2024 at 4:08 AM
In 1862 on St. Stephen's Day, 38 Dakota warriors were publicly hanged in Mankato, Minnesota, which remains the largest mass execution in American history. There would have been more than 300 executions without the intervention of Episcopal Bishop Henry Benjamin Whipple. (1/3) ⚓️
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Pope Francis lifted the world as he led the Church with his profound moral voice. As he returns to God, may his call to humility and concern for the least among us continue to resound.
April 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Pope Francis lifted the world as he led the Church with his profound moral voice. As he returns to God, may his call to humility and concern for the least among us continue to resound.
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"Have you said thank you even once?"
March 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
"Have you said thank you even once?"
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Tomorrow's children's message:
I'll hand out pieces of paper with types of people Jesus calls us to love written on them. Ex: Neighbors, strangers, enemies, etc.
THEN I'll hand out pieces of paper with people Jesus tells us NOT to love.
*plot twist*
The second pieces of paper are all blank.
I'll hand out pieces of paper with types of people Jesus calls us to love written on them. Ex: Neighbors, strangers, enemies, etc.
THEN I'll hand out pieces of paper with people Jesus tells us NOT to love.
*plot twist*
The second pieces of paper are all blank.
February 23, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Tomorrow's children's message:
I'll hand out pieces of paper with types of people Jesus calls us to love written on them. Ex: Neighbors, strangers, enemies, etc.
THEN I'll hand out pieces of paper with people Jesus tells us NOT to love.
*plot twist*
The second pieces of paper are all blank.
I'll hand out pieces of paper with types of people Jesus calls us to love written on them. Ex: Neighbors, strangers, enemies, etc.
THEN I'll hand out pieces of paper with people Jesus tells us NOT to love.
*plot twist*
The second pieces of paper are all blank.
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Today I've discovered an animal called "Skeleton panda sea squirt" exists. A sessile, filter feeding tunicat.
February 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Today I've discovered an animal called "Skeleton panda sea squirt" exists. A sessile, filter feeding tunicat.
This #Ashes series reminds me a lot of the 2013/14 men’s Ashes (the Mitchell Johnson series). England come over expecting to be competitive but get utterly destroyed and demoralised instead. Probs gonna see some major changes to the English setup when they get home.
February 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
This #Ashes series reminds me a lot of the 2013/14 men’s Ashes (the Mitchell Johnson series). England come over expecting to be competitive but get utterly destroyed and demoralised instead. Probs gonna see some major changes to the English setup when they get home.
Alana King is unplayable. Something that’s really good if you’re a cricket bowler, but really bad if you’re trying to promote your debut pop album. #Ashes
February 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Alana King is unplayable. Something that’s really good if you’re a cricket bowler, but really bad if you’re trying to promote your debut pop album. #Ashes
Is there a luckier player in Test cricket than Marnus Labuschagne??? The missed runout, then umpire’s call on DRS, now somehow not being bowled by that ripper. #AusvSL
January 29, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Is there a luckier player in Test cricket than Marnus Labuschagne??? The missed runout, then umpire’s call on DRS, now somehow not being bowled by that ripper. #AusvSL
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A letter from the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
“I never thought I would live in a time when the United States government would censure a bishop, jeopardize religious free speech, or threaten to take people while they attend worship.” ⚓️
“I never thought I would live in a time when the United States government would censure a bishop, jeopardize religious free speech, or threaten to take people while they attend worship.” ⚓️
January 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A letter from the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
“I never thought I would live in a time when the United States government would censure a bishop, jeopardize religious free speech, or threaten to take people while they attend worship.” ⚓️
“I never thought I would live in a time when the United States government would censure a bishop, jeopardize religious free speech, or threaten to take people while they attend worship.” ⚓️
January 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I find it particularly important on this date to acknowledge that I am living on the traditional lands of the Kaurna and Peramangk people. Always was, always will be.
January 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I find it particularly important on this date to acknowledge that I am living on the traditional lands of the Kaurna and Peramangk people. Always was, always will be.
Honestly the fielding has been the most noticeable difference in this game. Outside of one dropped catch the Aussies have barely set a foot wrong in the field, and the last two dismissals wouldn’t have been possible if not for fielding brilliance. #Ashes
January 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Honestly the fielding has been the most noticeable difference in this game. Outside of one dropped catch the Aussies have barely set a foot wrong in the field, and the last two dismissals wouldn’t have been possible if not for fielding brilliance. #Ashes
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"If the world adopted a plant-based diet, we would reduce global agricultural land use from 4 to 1 billion hectares"
Imagine 3 billion more hectares for fully wild ecosystems.
Diet is THE elephant in the room when it comes to reversing nature collapse.
ourworldindata.org/land-use-diets
Imagine 3 billion more hectares for fully wild ecosystems.
Diet is THE elephant in the room when it comes to reversing nature collapse.
ourworldindata.org/land-use-diets
If the world adopted a plant-based diet, we would reduce global agricultural land use from 4 to 1 billion hectares
We could reduce the amount of land used for grazing and croplands used to grow animal feed.
ourworldindata.org
January 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
"If the world adopted a plant-based diet, we would reduce global agricultural land use from 4 to 1 billion hectares"
Imagine 3 billion more hectares for fully wild ecosystems.
Diet is THE elephant in the room when it comes to reversing nature collapse.
ourworldindata.org/land-use-diets
Imagine 3 billion more hectares for fully wild ecosystems.
Diet is THE elephant in the room when it comes to reversing nature collapse.
ourworldindata.org/land-use-diets
They’re interviewing a kid in the crowd.
“What’s your favourite part of going to the cricket?”
“Watching it.”
Perfect answer, no notes.
#Ashes
“What’s your favourite part of going to the cricket?”
“Watching it.”
Perfect answer, no notes.
#Ashes
January 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
They’re interviewing a kid in the crowd.
“What’s your favourite part of going to the cricket?”
“Watching it.”
Perfect answer, no notes.
#Ashes
“What’s your favourite part of going to the cricket?”
“Watching it.”
Perfect answer, no notes.
#Ashes