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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Today (for Cat) I sang his nickname (Ki-ki Butthole) to the tune of Handel's Hallelujah and yes, also, I am a very serious scientist. Apologies to my family. Except Ki-ki Butthole, of course.

Photo of a grey tabby noping out. (Sleeping with his paw over his eyes, his tongue hanging out, in a blue outdoor chair the sunshine.)

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Sliding into Friday evening like...

A grey/mocchiatto tabby cat with a bright white chin lying flopped upside down on hia head showing his bright teefs, his legs sprawled everywhere across his humans' bedding, including a soft teal comforter and pastel rainbow fuzzy blanket.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Kittyboo made it past the child locks into the toilet paper cabinet. Doesn't he look pleased?

A grey tabby, aside a slightly shredded roll of toilet paper, looking very pleased with himself.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

This is such a beuatiful book. If you like dystopian/climate fiction/science fiction with a poetic bent and can handle stories of pandemic and death and grief (with a lovely helping of hope and connection), this delivers.

Photo of the cover of How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

"I am but skin and bones, Mother."

Photo of a grey/tan tabby lying on his back on the floor, forepaws in prayer pose, head draped dramatically back.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Pretty much unable to put to words how beautiful things are. #hiking #mountains

Happy Pride from Rainbow Falls in Gorges State Park, NC.

Whitewater Falls, allegedly the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi at 410 feet.

Upper Bearwallow Falls in Gorges State Park, NC.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Another really amazing day.

Photo of Dry Falls, which is impossible to stay dry at.

Photo of Dry Falls, a tall and powerful waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and moss.

Photo of Bridal Veil Falls, a roadside waterfall.

A view of Glen Falls in the Santa Nantahala forest.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Today is pretty good so far.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Just another gobsmackingly beautiful day outdoors. #hiking #mountainstrong

View from Cragway Trail, Grandfather Mtn, NC

View from Flat Rock, Grandfather Mtn, NC

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Honestly don't know how to talk about what an amazing day it was. Today we were mountain goats it was at times terrifying and beautiful.

A view from the Grandfather Trail ridgeline.

Viee from Calloway Peak, McCrae Peak in distance.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

At least someone is enjoying the porch and sunshine today.

A grey/tan tabby is stretched out on his back on some.blue-grey outdoor furniture. His legs are sprawled wide exposing his belly, and his eyes are largely closed as he is snoozing half in the sunshine like the freeloader he is.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Took a mosaics class today and don't hate the results.

A mosaic of a yellow tulip-like flower surrounded by blue-green and iridescent glass and flecks of color with gray grout, in a black frame.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Also here is my Artemis fan art. I think I liked it better before attempts at inking/adding coloration, but that's okay because art is learning while playing.

A pencil, color pencil, and ink rendering of the image of Christina Koch looking down on Earth from Artemis.

Initial sketch rendering of the image of Christina Koch looking down on Earth from Artemis.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Me: I'm just gonna sit down here and do some forward planning for the next few months so I can feel accomplished/intentional about my life. Cat: oh no the hell you are not, pet me, pet me, pe--Zzzzzz #goals #timelinecleanse

Grey tabby kitty has climbed half atop a light turquoise planner and settled for a nap across a page intended for goals.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Just taking a moment to enjoy this surface temperature map of NC right now.

A multicolor map showing the surface temperature range from the mountains to the coast as a cold front moves through.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Tfw you'd like to use your laptop but you can't.

A grey/tan tabby has flopped into sleeping position across the entire laptop. Resistance to neck scritches is futile.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Just a gorgeous day for a hike. So grateful to have a break from the bitter cold and grey. #hiking

Low river rapids reflecting a Carolina blue sky on a sunny February day.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Shifting myself away from short-form social media sites like FB, IG, and even Bluesky gave me a lot more time for reading and contemplation. Next year I hope to read at least as many books, but also spend time creating art and writing for myself.

Fable graphic of books read during the year-I managed 70.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

New adventures in cat management.

Grey tabby wearing a blue onesie and a plastic cone because mistakes were made.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Felis Derpus here ate 4 hair ties, which explains his recent tummy issues. He is better now after surgery but the bank account is not. Why hair ties? Why 4 of them? No one knows, except Felis Derpus.

Grey tabby with a silly expression lying with his head upside down on a blue cushion, one ear tucked.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Ki-Ki Monster, who definitely was NOT just in the tree, is telling you not to worry! Everything is fine!!

A grey tabby looking up very innocently at the camera from underneath a Christmas tree.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Visited the Dix trolls today. Hard to explain the feeling here. The park and trolls are lovely. The history is heavy.

Mama troll, taking a rest in the trees.(A wooden sculpture of a troll lying on her side, napping, one eye open, beneath a stand of pines.)

Baby troll. (A wooden sculpture of a troll tucked under the trees, they are holding the tail of Mama Troll, which winds through the woods.)

An art installation of a young girl surrounded by flowers on the side of a boarded brick building with barred windows. The history here is difficult.

A photo of an old engraved cement sign for Dix Hill State Hospital. The text is printed upside down (text is correctly oriented on the other side.)

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

The most on-brand local shenanigans. Hit a school bus? NBD, just back yer truck through the pasture/fence and carry on. 😅 (No one was hurt.)

Snippet from a local news article:

No students were injured after a pickup truck rear-ended a school bus while stopping Tuesday at a railroad crossing.

The bus was carrying students from NJHS. Students on the bus told
WRAL News the truck driver quickly backed away, backing his way down an embankment and through a pasture, tearing down a farmer's electric tence before he drove away from the scene.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Just gotta take a moment to appreciate this 100% relatable metaphor from breastcancer.org in helping interpret imaging results.

Screenshot of the following text (with added emphasis in asterisks):

If you've got dense breasts, it can be harder for radiologists to detect breast cancer when they're reading your mammogram. This is because
cancers typically show up as White spots or masses on mammogram and dense breast tissue also appears white on a mammogram. **Just as it would be hard to spot a polar bear in a blizzard,** this makes it hard to tell the difference
oetween normal, healthy tissue and abnormal tissue. Fatty breast tissue appears dark on mammogram so it's easier to see white spots.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

I have never used the notes app to draw in my life, so...yeah.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

If you need a distraction right now, here's some barred owls in the backyard really trying to get it on this evening.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Last the night the partner and I were wondering if the Google AI search hallucinations of meaning for non-sensical sayings had been fixed, and the answer appears to be no. We now have a new saying, but I'm not sure if I'm proud of us or not.

Al Overview response to "what is the meaning of 'it's better to eat your beans than fart on your enemies?'"

The saying "it's better to eat your beans than fart on your enemies" is a humorous way of advising against petty and unproductive forms C revenge or conflict. It means that it is better to deal with your own problems quietly and privately than to bother or antagonize others with them.

This saying, which is a twist on the common "Beans, beans, the musical fruit" rhyme, uses a fart as a metaphor for a minor, obnoxious, and ultimately harmless act of provocation. The implied meaning is:

"Eat your beans" refers to consuming something-like the consequences of your own choices-that causes you personal discomfort, such as gas. It represents dealing with your own issues in private.

"Fart on your enemies" refers to bothering or annoying others with your own personal issues or "gas"--your anger, grievances, and petty actions. It is a pointless act that only escalates conflict and makes you look petty.

In short, the phrase is a colorful way of saying: "Handle your own mess and don't make it someone else's problem".

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I, too, feel antisocial tonight.

A grey tabby with a little fluffy caramel belly lying on a dark teal bedspread. The camera captures him sprawled lengthwise as he covers his face with his paws as he tries to sleep unbothered.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

'Twas a good day to clear out the underbrush.

Photo of a fire contained in an outdoor firepit in a wooded setting, sunlight is streaming through the green canopy and lighting up the wood smoke.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

For as awful as everything is, there are bright spots.

A grey tabby and a golden Yorkie sleep feet apart on a dark teal comforter and brightly colored blanket. These two rarely coexist this peacefully.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Cool enough today to explore some new trails nearby. This stump is doing a top-shelf job providing a place for fungi fruiting bodies.

An old stump covered in moss and at least three visible species of shelf fungi in bright oranges, yellows, and warm browns.

A ruddy clay trail passing through a green meadow full of yellow wildflowers. The sky is deep blue with fluffy clouds.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Timeline cleanse. Who's gonna shred their person's arms to bits, but not until after a cute selfie? This guy.

Photo of a grey/caramel tabby giving side-eye to tbe camera while plotting his next murder.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

🩷 This reminds me of art my chosen son made for me.

Photo of a knight, riding on the back of an enormous Yorkie among trees. The Yorkie is wearing a green handkerchief with white daisies. The knight is carrying a green flag that reads "Vivacious Vegan". The art is signed with a birthday message.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Someone is trying to convince me to sign off for the week.

Photo of a grey/caramel tabby sleeping twisted like a big dork on a work desk. He is covering papers on the desk and using his hind legs and tail to block access to the keyboard.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

I made vegan jerk chik'n with gingered mashed sweet potatoes and pineapple salsa. A lot of flavors but they worked well together!

A colorful dark teal plate showing grilled seasoned vegan chik'n, mashed sweet potatoes, and a pineapple salsa with cherry tomatoes, pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and lime.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

I made a vegan Spanish rice tonight with homemade chik'n, and I have to say...I did good. Recipe courtesy of Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

A colorful photo of a pot of Spanish rice, featuring tomatoes, green olives, paprika, peppers, and homemade vegan chik'n.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

This is a fantastic memoir, and I loved it very much. (Yes I am reading it 4 years late but it still hits. It even made me teary at the end!) I want the very best for all post-religious queer folk.

The cover of Carmen Esposito's memoir Save Yourself. The author is dressed in a bright, rainbow- and trans- flag covered mitre and chasuble/stole, hands lifted, staring directly at the reader.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Gonna get nothing done today because he insists his feet belong where my hands should be.

Photo of a grey tabby cat lying across a work desk preparing to nap, his back legs draped over the keyboard so that he can easily divert the OP from any serious work with his claws.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Vacation reads, both excellent. Forest Euphoria is a mix of a mycologist's life experiences interwoven with knowledge of various species with queer and/or non-binary existences. Before It's Gone is a sobering read on the impacts of the climate emergency and what they mean for the generations ahead.

The cover of Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature by Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian. If you are a lover of nature, including fungi, snails, and "the least of these" that exist in oft overlooked spaces, you'll enjoy this book's exploration of how queerness shows up throughout our planet. The author also speaks to their personal experiences growing up in the white Euro-, hetero-centric and neurotypical dominance of the U.S. and the cultural distance created for those falling outside those parameters.

The cover of Before It's Gone: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small-Town America by Johnathan Vigliotti. Stories and reflections from a journalist and news correspondent covering the reality and impacts of climate change, from wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, crop failures, and more, emphasizing the need to act to address our warming world.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

False turkey tail, eutrophic ponds, and a fiddler crab.

Polyphores galore! (A log covered in shelf mushrooms that are likely false turkey tail.

A forest pond covered in brilliant green algae surrounded by dense trees.

Another forest pond covered in a softer green hue of algae, surrounded by dense forest.

A black and tan fiddler crab lying low at the base of a pine tree beneath sparse grass.

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2ndverse @2ndverse.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Good day from the island. (Timeline/life cleanse in progress.)

Marsh grasslands emerge from dense forests on coastal dunes.

A sandy path through coastal grasses leads to bare, dead trees at the water's edge.

A peek at the sound, blue sky and blue waters fading to clear at a grassy shoreline. Surrounded by other land on three sides, the waves of this nook are gentle enough that no barrier rocks are needed.

A lightly clouded blue sky reflects on tbe waters of the sound, a few bare, white tree remnants remain standing in the water. A coastal oak stands to the right, sparsely leaved. Driftwood has arranged itself among tall green grass on the right. The water's edge is clear to the sand bottom.

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