Steve Karpik
@stevekarpik.bsky.social
Background in physics, astrophysics, and mechanical engineering. Former researcher and professor. For 25+ years I’ve created science center exhibits. Lifelong science nerd, cat devotee, curious about everything.
Why the heck would the Prime Minister of Canada invite this disgusting man to a cabinet meeting? Has Carney lost his mind?
September 7, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Why the heck would the Prime Minister of Canada invite this disgusting man to a cabinet meeting? Has Carney lost his mind?
Confronting book bans in Alberta, iconic Canadian author Margaret Atwood responded with this short story:
September 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Confronting book bans in Alberta, iconic Canadian author Margaret Atwood responded with this short story:
We have a new member of our household. His name is Harold. He joins our cats Rudy, Leo and Natasha. We named him in honour of Harold Sims Jr - the recently passed away founder of the Catman2 cat rescue in Silva, NC. Harold is a rescue cat and he is very sweet. #catsofbluesky
August 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We have a new member of our household. His name is Harold. He joins our cats Rudy, Leo and Natasha. We named him in honour of Harold Sims Jr - the recently passed away founder of the Catman2 cat rescue in Silva, NC. Harold is a rescue cat and he is very sweet. #catsofbluesky
Leo getting ready for a busy day.
July 16, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Leo getting ready for a busy day.
My tortoise Basil.
July 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
My tortoise Basil.
Yes, suggesting that people, especially children, get what they deserved is cruel and unthinking. However, if you vote for a part whose platform is to destroy the social safety net, public health services and environmental controls, you have voted for a party that makes life miserable and hard.
July 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Yes, suggesting that people, especially children, get what they deserved is cruel and unthinking. However, if you vote for a part whose platform is to destroy the social safety net, public health services and environmental controls, you have voted for a party that makes life miserable and hard.
From a speech delivered by Ontario Premier Doug Ford about Donald Trump on April 24:
“Sometimes I think the cheese slips off the cracker with this guy. He wakes up in the morning… and even his people around him are not too sure what he’s going to do or what he’s going to say.”
“Sometimes I think the cheese slips off the cracker with this guy. He wakes up in the morning… and even his people around him are not too sure what he’s going to do or what he’s going to say.”
April 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
From a speech delivered by Ontario Premier Doug Ford about Donald Trump on April 24:
“Sometimes I think the cheese slips off the cracker with this guy. He wakes up in the morning… and even his people around him are not too sure what he’s going to do or what he’s going to say.”
“Sometimes I think the cheese slips off the cracker with this guy. He wakes up in the morning… and even his people around him are not too sure what he’s going to do or what he’s going to say.”
Inflation is no joke. In days gone by, sketchy politicians were allegedly buying votes with a couple of bucks. Fast forward to today—Elon Musk is dangling a million-dollar carrot like it’s a raffle prize at a tech convention.
March 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Inflation is no joke. In days gone by, sketchy politicians were allegedly buying votes with a couple of bucks. Fast forward to today—Elon Musk is dangling a million-dollar carrot like it’s a raffle prize at a tech convention.
I have the same little scratch marks on my biceps from 4 AM visits by Leo.
March 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I have the same little scratch marks on my biceps from 4 AM visits by Leo.
I am disgusted and distraught for my American friends. Museums like the Smithsonian Museum of African American History are now being targeted by Trump.
March 28, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I am disgusted and distraught for my American friends. Museums like the Smithsonian Museum of African American History are now being targeted by Trump.
No disrespect to my American friends but… yes. This is the sentiment in Canada.
March 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
No disrespect to my American friends but… yes. This is the sentiment in Canada.
My sweet girl Natasha wondering about the state of the world. #CatsOfBluesky
February 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
My sweet girl Natasha wondering about the state of the world. #CatsOfBluesky
I received my $200 "Ontario taxpayer rebate" in the mail today. I couldn't think of anything better to do with it than to donate it to Catman2 Shelter whose work I greatly admire. Leo and Natasha heartily support the donation.
www.catman2.org
www.catman2.org
January 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I received my $200 "Ontario taxpayer rebate" in the mail today. I couldn't think of anything better to do with it than to donate it to Catman2 Shelter whose work I greatly admire. Leo and Natasha heartily support the donation.
www.catman2.org
www.catman2.org