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Mike Timonin

@bookreadingguy.bsky.social

He/Him Book Geek, History Prof, Social Justice Sage. dungeon/game master for hire, in person and online. dingo.dad.games@gmail.com https://startplaying.games/gm/dingo_dad_games

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So, my father in law worked 2010 (not Biden!), and said it wasn't great, but 2020 was special in its own way. Not just because of COVID, but that didn't help

07.10.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I worked the 2020 Census - it was, to put it technically, a shit show. But, also, Biden was not president in 2020...

07.10.2025 18:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ooo!

06.10.2025 11:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thing is, the White Rose, the Resistance? They were living in democracies until they weren't.

05.10.2025 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Four collections of belts in black and brown. A small sign lists prices for flat and braided belts in 1 and 1.5 inches.

Four collections of belts in black and brown. A small sign lists prices for flat and braided belts in 1 and 1.5 inches.

Is your outfit missing something? Is it a belt? It's probably a belt...

05.10.2025 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That would make packing up very easy!

05.10.2025 15:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Digital drawing of a striking white bird whose feathers are all edged in black, creating a stunning pattern. It has a red comb and wattles and a golden eye. It is holding a tiny bouquet of flowers with pink, blue, and white petals in the colors of the trans flag.

Digital drawing of a striking white bird whose feathers are all edged in black, creating a stunning pattern. It has a red comb and wattles and a golden eye. It is holding a tiny bouquet of flowers with pink, blue, and white petals in the colors of the trans flag.

#Birdtober bird of the day is a Wyandotte chicken? Well, I can't resist reposting this lovely person then!

04.10.2025 13:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 121    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A panoramic photo of a leather shop in a wooden booth. Bags hang on racks. Hair pins hang on hooks. Belts and things to hang on belts are on display. Little leather critters are also on display.

A panoramic photo of a leather shop in a wooden booth. Bags hang on racks. Hair pins hang on hooks. Belts and things to hang on belts are on display. Little leather critters are also on display.

Good morning! Sunday has happened again! That means it's leather time at #IthacaFarmersMarket. We've got black cats and spooky bats for October spooky season. Also, the return of the acorn belt pouches!

05.10.2025 13:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
My fanart sketch from the amazing board game Everdell (artist Andrew Bosley). Itโ€™s a badger holding a tray of cups and bowls in a tavern.

My fanart sketch from the amazing board game Everdell (artist Andrew Bosley). Itโ€™s a badger holding a tray of cups and bowls in a tavern.

A fanart sketch I did from one of the amazing cards of the board game Everdell (artist, Andrew Bosley).

05.10.2025 10:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Needs pumpkins!

04.10.2025 13:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
My ink drawing of my original characters, the Ghost Brothers, as they look at an extinguished and smoking candle.

My ink drawing of my original characters, the Ghost Brothers, as they look at an extinguished and smoking candle.

The Ghost Brothers donโ€™t like when the candle goes out.

03.10.2025 01:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 77    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Even 1988 was mildly miraculous for HW; electing the VP after 2 terms of the prez is very rare. The last time it worked was Van Buren. Maybe Reagan is the equivalent of Jackson? I think there's room for that argument. And then the late 1800s was uniquely unsettled, politically.

03.10.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There's a car which passes my crosswalk sometimes with plates that say SNEKATAK, and I've just realized that the car is probably a Nissan Rogue...

03.10.2025 11:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My students don't recognize my Simpson's quotes. I sometimes wonder if I'm wrong, but then I realize it is the students who are wrong.

01.10.2025 23:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
My ink drawing of a gleeful bat flying in a starry sky in front of a full moon.

My ink drawing of a gleeful bat flying in a starry sky in front of a full moon.

This is how I feel about it being October.
#joybat

01.10.2025 19:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 69    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Daemon online, come visit and chat with me! http://www.twitch.tv/risingvandal

01.10.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a cartoon character has a clock on his chest Alt: Astroboy runs towards the viewer

If I'm honest, though, it's probably this, and not Robotech...

01.10.2025 22:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
01.10.2025 21:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

"Yeah! But I get to dump a bag of goblin on the floor!" #outofcontextrpgquotes

30.09.2025 19:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tentatively yes

30.09.2025 22:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As long as you're also drinking. WATER. Drink WATER, Viv!

29.09.2025 22:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

New Schedule, now taking in to account the fact that I have to eat!
Monday: 17:30/5:30PM EST
Tuesday: 17:30/5:30PM EST
Wednesday: 17:30/5:30PM EST

29.09.2025 20:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Gonna do some more 2077 tonight since 1/3 of my current preferred fireteam is offline. Look forward to it, setting up as we speak! #vtuber #streaming

29.09.2025 21:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A tiny blue dragon with autumn-colored maple leaf wings on a grey, windy day. Painted with ink washes.

A tiny blue dragon with autumn-colored maple leaf wings on a grey, windy day. Painted with ink washes.

Still feels like summer but weโ€™ll get there.๐Ÿ #art

28.09.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 206    ๐Ÿ” 47    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Oh! RedByrd Kombucha and Cider are downtown (it IS a festival of apples!) so I have new neighbors this week - pastry! I can see signs for tres leches cake, so you know it's going to be good!

28.09.2025 13:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Pre-ordered!!!

28.09.2025 13:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I once got so far as the first session of Ars Magica; we started thinking about characters and didn't get any further. But, I have many of the books, if you need someone to run it...

28.09.2025 13:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No, totally innocent, look at that face!

28.09.2025 13:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A wooden booth full of leather products. At the front, there are strings of cuff bracelets and hair barrettes. Towards the back are things you can put on your belt.

A wooden booth full of leather products. At the front, there are strings of cuff bracelets and hair barrettes. Towards the back are things you can put on your belt.

Good morning, Bluesky! It's an unseasonably warm day today at #IthacaFarmersMarket, but it's also the third day of #AppleFest, so the crowds are likely to be small. Frost and Ember has a booth downtown this weekend, but I'm here like normal, so unless you want to buy armor, come see me!

28.09.2025 13:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Get Me on a Bus to Autumn, an art print by Michael Zawacki Gallery Quality Prints

I have some autumn-themed art on Inprnt if you like pumpkins, pumpkin trees, pumpkin balloons, or foxes (on pumpkins).

Free worldwide shipping on orders over $30 this weekend.
www.inprnt.com/gallery/mike...

27.09.2025 15:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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