Jeff Merrill
@jeffmerrill.bsky.social
Easing into retirement while keeping an eye on an eroding democracy
Due to shrink-flation, Punxsutawney used a ground squirrel to predict Spring
February 2, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Due to shrink-flation, Punxsutawney used a ground squirrel to predict Spring
My book comes out February 27, 2026.
February 1, 2026 at 12:19 AM
My book comes out February 27, 2026.
I do not understand how anyone can watch the news and then go straight to bed.
January 29, 2026 at 3:21 AM
I do not understand how anyone can watch the news and then go straight to bed.
I can't write dystopian fiction quickly enough to keep up with reality.
January 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I can't write dystopian fiction quickly enough to keep up with reality.
My distaste for Aaron Rodgers is so intense that I actively pulled for Shedeur Sanders today. And only today.
December 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
My distaste for Aaron Rodgers is so intense that I actively pulled for Shedeur Sanders today. And only today.
Confirmed case of measles near my county. An infant. I can't express the depth of my disappointment in the administration and parents who believe the nonsense spewed.
December 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Confirmed case of measles near my county. An infant. I can't express the depth of my disappointment in the administration and parents who believe the nonsense spewed.
Happy solstice to those who celebrate. I got a henge for my rock garden and am looking forward to more daylight hours.
December 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Happy solstice to those who celebrate. I got a henge for my rock garden and am looking forward to more daylight hours.
It's clear that someone needs another MRI
December 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
It's clear that someone needs another MRI
Zach Nunn sent out an email saying he was ready to get back to work.
He ought to be after sitting on his thumbs for 43 days while collecting full pay, secure in his government provided healthcare while families were forced to seek help at food banks and forego medical treatment.
We need a change.
He ought to be after sitting on his thumbs for 43 days while collecting full pay, secure in his government provided healthcare while families were forced to seek help at food banks and forego medical treatment.
We need a change.
November 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Zach Nunn sent out an email saying he was ready to get back to work.
He ought to be after sitting on his thumbs for 43 days while collecting full pay, secure in his government provided healthcare while families were forced to seek help at food banks and forego medical treatment.
We need a change.
He ought to be after sitting on his thumbs for 43 days while collecting full pay, secure in his government provided healthcare while families were forced to seek help at food banks and forego medical treatment.
We need a change.
Never been happier to own a Chevy EV. Dumping a trillion dollars on Elon is like pounding sand into a rat hole.
November 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Never been happier to own a Chevy EV. Dumping a trillion dollars on Elon is like pounding sand into a rat hole.
Proof he doesn't give a damn about you is the evidence that he doesn't care about his own inner circle
This guy doesn’t give a damn…about any other human being. He doesn’t even pretend like he does. He…is a suit full of BS…and a little of his own.
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Proof he doesn't give a damn about you is the evidence that he doesn't care about his own inner circle
I hate the library trope (shush) used in the GEICO commercial. Clearly made by someone who hasn't visited a library in their adulthood. They should go. Libraries can be vibrant.
October 28, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I hate the library trope (shush) used in the GEICO commercial. Clearly made by someone who hasn't visited a library in their adulthood. They should go. Libraries can be vibrant.
This feed is a festering pile of Trump photos and videos. Please, for the love of democracy, cut off his oxygen.
October 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This feed is a festering pile of Trump photos and videos. Please, for the love of democracy, cut off his oxygen.
Reposted by Jeff Merrill
You can really see the Trump effect at the Ryder Cup. So much winning, it has infected our golfers.
September 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
You can really see the Trump effect at the Ryder Cup. So much winning, it has infected our golfers.
The light of constitutional democracy can be dimmed far too easily
What must the world think of this country now?
September 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The light of constitutional democracy can be dimmed far too easily
To all those that said, "don't worry, he'll surround himself with smart people."
Do you understand yet how wrong you were?
Do you understand yet how wrong you were?
September 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
To all those that said, "don't worry, he'll surround himself with smart people."
Do you understand yet how wrong you were?
Do you understand yet how wrong you were?
Brought back a treat from Vermont. It was great to meet Don and hear his story.
September 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Brought back a treat from Vermont. It was great to meet Don and hear his story.
I attended church in New Buffalo, MI, and the spirit filled me.
September 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I attended church in New Buffalo, MI, and the spirit filled me.
The army, under orders from Washington, fire toward a boat in Lake Champlain. It is unclear at this time if the fishermen were over their limit, smuggling rum, or just out enjoying a sunny day.
September 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The army, under orders from Washington, fire toward a boat in Lake Champlain. It is unclear at this time if the fishermen were over their limit, smuggling rum, or just out enjoying a sunny day.
Drove from Iowa to Vermont via Canada. The two days north of the border were pleasantly void of political signs. That said, Vermont, you are awesome. NY State - what's wrong with you?
September 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Drove from Iowa to Vermont via Canada. The two days north of the border were pleasantly void of political signs. That said, Vermont, you are awesome. NY State - what's wrong with you?
Played Brewster Ridge and Fox Run Meadows back to back yesterday. It was a bit much but fit the time available. 🥏
September 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Played Brewster Ridge and Fox Run Meadows back to back yesterday. It was a bit much but fit the time available. 🥏
Had a fun round of disc golf at Bronte Creek Provincial park. Thank you to John Macleod for guiding me around the course. Great guy and a good day out.
September 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Had a fun round of disc golf at Bronte Creek Provincial park. Thank you to John Macleod for guiding me around the course. Great guy and a good day out.
Invoice for parts at a local manufacturing company said the parts were "Proudly Made in America" and just below that was a surcharge "to cover tariffs"
Tell me again who is paying for this buffoonery.
Tell me again who is paying for this buffoonery.
September 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Invoice for parts at a local manufacturing company said the parts were "Proudly Made in America" and just below that was a surcharge "to cover tariffs"
Tell me again who is paying for this buffoonery.
Tell me again who is paying for this buffoonery.
Him: Do I have to work 8 hours today to get holiday pay?
Me: That's what the note says.
Him: But, do I, like, have to WORK 8 hours.
Me: (shrug)
Me: That's what the note says.
Him: But, do I, like, have to WORK 8 hours.
Me: (shrug)
September 3, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Him: Do I have to work 8 hours today to get holiday pay?
Me: That's what the note says.
Him: But, do I, like, have to WORK 8 hours.
Me: (shrug)
Me: That's what the note says.
Him: But, do I, like, have to WORK 8 hours.
Me: (shrug)