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@tlbjames.bsky.social

๐ŸŒˆ Science-literate gay Gen-X misanthrope married to @TLBTim.bsky.social. Grizzled copy editor, proud dogfather, rude grammarian, self-pub'd queer SFF/horror author, podcaster since 8/10/06 (@TrashSprinkles.bsky.social), and pragmatic nihilist. He/Him

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#VULGAH

01.11.2025 00:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It doesn't feel like a Friday and especially doesn't feel like Halloween. ๐Ÿ˜• I don't know what it feels like . . . just weird. Y'know?

01.11.2025 00:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And the indoor decor. boo. ๐Ÿ‘ป

01.11.2025 00:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Taco John's
โ€”Since 1963โ€”
Much like all of you, we have seen some unusual times right now. With SNAP benefits being cut and people not being paid to work, we have a lot of people that could use some help. So, we're going to do what we can.

We are going to be offering a free meal to anyone who needs one. All we ask is that you come visit the store and ask for the "Community Special". We will be offering a bean or beef burrito along with an order of Potato Olรฉs for anybody in need. No questions asked.

Our number one job is to feed our community. We are going to make sure that everybody can have a hot meal no matter what.

Taco John's โ€”Since 1963โ€” Much like all of you, we have seen some unusual times right now. With SNAP benefits being cut and people not being paid to work, we have a lot of people that could use some help. So, we're going to do what we can. We are going to be offering a free meal to anyone who needs one. All we ask is that you come visit the store and ask for the "Community Special". We will be offering a bean or beef burrito along with an order of Potato Olรฉs for anybody in need. No questions asked. Our number one job is to feed our community. We are going to make sure that everybody can have a hot meal no matter what.

Aren't any around her, but pass it on if there any near you. I mean, pass it on, anyway.

01.11.2025 00:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Aye, Cap.

31.10.2025 23:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One and a half eyed Jack is the extent of this year's exterior decor. Happy Halloween. ๐ŸŽƒ

31.10.2025 23:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from "Star Wars," "Star Trek," "Doctor Who," or "Transformers".

31.10.2025 18:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shamone! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ˜‚

31.10.2025 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nabbed a Bandai Namco Godzilla Minus One figure to accompany my new (and old) movie collection and vintage 1980s die-cast Godzilla lighter.

30.10.2025 22:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A nobler death than most of us will experience

30.10.2025 19:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bravo.
(Sound gets feedback-echo-wonky, so just read the captions with volume muted.)

30.10.2025 18:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We should all thank Tim; he discovered it. ๐Ÿ˜

30.10.2025 17:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I mean, at this point the Trump Administration should just come on out and publicly announce it wants to genocide trans people from existence.

30.10.2025 17:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Little by little, etc.

30.10.2025 17:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Damned spambot number spoofers. At least you're only getting them once a week. I've been getting at least one every single day. Thankfully no voicemails, though.

30.10.2025 17:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have that set for nighttime, but may extend it to 24 hours.

30.10.2025 17:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The numbers keep changing (obvs some or all probably spoofed), but I do block each one every time. It's like the most annoying game of surprise whack-a-bot.

I'll have to check on the list status.

30.10.2025 17:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a woman is making a funny face with the words `` wink , wink '' written above her . ALT: a woman is making a funny face with the words `` wink , wink '' written above her .

How many of those were gentlemen callers, though?

30.10.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yikes! Hope it wasn't one you use frequently and that the issuer worked with you on it without problems. So annoying when that happens.

30.10.2025 17:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Damned continent-based bots not having any respect for the Hawaiian time difference.

30.10.2025 17:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Anyone else been getting an insane amount of spam/scam phone calls lately? I've blocked 34 individual spam numbers this month alone.

30.10.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a group of people are sitting around a table with a woman wearing a party hat . ALT: a group of people are sitting around a table with a woman wearing a party hat .

Seconded! Happy Birthday, Matt!

30.10.2025 15:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's literally nonsense. It's the WAZZUP of today's kids. It has no more meaning than a fancy handshake that kids learn to show they're part of if the in-crowd and in on the joke. The joke being it drives olds crazy because we can't accept it is nothing but Gen Alpha floccinaucinihilipilification.

30.10.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fighting back: Lambda Legal unveils campaign to protect LGBTQ+ rights from Trump-era attacks โ€œThis is a break-the-glass moment,โ€ Kevin Jennings, Lambda Legalโ€™s CEO, told The Advocate in an interview.

โ€œThis is a break-the-glass moment,โ€ Kevin Jennings, Lambda Legalโ€™s CEO, told The Advocate in an interview.

30.10.2025 14:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yup, on our Roku.

30.10.2025 06:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ignore* Max's whining . . .

(stupid thumbs)

30.10.2025 04:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When the ad's playing, arrow up. It's the circle with the I in the middle on the right side above the play bar. (Ignire Max's whining; the cat eating a hotdog was quite disturbing to him).

30.10.2025 04:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Huh. Must be a Roku YT app function. ๐Ÿค”

30.10.2025 04:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We just recently discovered this ability, and we are absolutely drunk with power using it.

30.10.2025 02:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a bird with its wings outstretched is on the roof of a car with the words viralhog written below it ALT: a bird with its wings outstretched is on the roof of a car with the words viralhog written below it

Alright, already! Here's a blue jay. Yeesh.

30.10.2025 02:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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