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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

One lil Hobbit hole at Hobbiton - cutest rocking dragon I've ever seen! #photography #BlueskyArtShow #one #lotr #nz #nature

Pic of a hobbit hole in Hobbiton. A stone path leading to a yellow round door. The yard has a rocking dragon instead of a rocking horse. A picnic table is set for second breakfast and there is lush nature surrounding the home

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

A sticker of a stick figure building a sandcastle in an hourglass "Time Never Wasted" with drawings of flagellates in the background #small #blueskyartshow #pnw #art

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

My fave was Freddy Krueger. Wisdom Kaye has such talent for transforming popculture (and country's flags!) into wearable art

Wisdom Kaye channeling Freddy Krueger is high fashion red/black ensemble w silver rings

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

The infinite mirrors of Anthony James dodecahedron art from his Portal series #blueskyartshow #angles #art #sculpture youtu.be/dZuZjoE6Se0?...

Sculpture by Anthony James
Pentagon face of dodecahedron with illusion of infinite mirrors

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

#BlueSkyArtShow #Pieces #worldcon #art Circuit board and wire pieces comprising Lisa Hertel's "Rise of Technology: Converge"

Artwork with a circuit board wherein the wires have been twisted to look like gnarled trees

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Maison Margiela Couture FW25, Glenn Martens Not sure the inspiration, but I get strong Zdzisław Beksiński vibes from the collection. Desolate eerie beauty and a surreal horror of decay #fashion #art #painting #surreal

paintings by Beksinski and picture of the Maison Margiela design

painting by Beksinski and picture of the Maison Margiela design

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

#Sideways angle of Tumbling Dice Quilt (BLUE FATIGUES), 2019 by Ross Palmer Beecher Oil paint and gouache on board, lotto tickets, wired tin, bullets, and military and scout fabric and patches #BlueskyArtShow #quilt #pnw #art

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Maryhill Stonehenge Memorial: "When Hill visited England during the 1914-18 conflict, he saw Stonehenge. He was told it was used for human sacrifices to pagan gods. He remarked “After all our civilization, the flower of humanity still is being sacrificed to the god of war”." #BlueskyArtShow #narrow

Narrow slit through the wall of the Maryhill Stonehenge memorial near the Columbia River

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Anyone watching Denali National Park's puppycam? The 5 sled dog pups got food coma right now, but dinner is at ~9pm EST if you wanna watch furball skimper-scampers www.nps.gov/dena/learn/p... #DogsofBluesky #puppies #alaska #nps #nationalparks

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Recycled metal artwork "Whatever" by Christopher Allen #BlueSkyArtShow #texture #art #pnw www.oneofakindartgallery.com/christopher-...

3 framed artworks by Christopher Allen. Bottom left is 3 metal rusted fish, titled "Rustic". Bottom right is a tree formed by twisted copper wires and metal cutouts in the background titled "Microcosm". Top middle is tree formed by black metal wire with varied color metal panel cutouts forming a natural landscape background, titled "Whatever"

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Stairway to bygone days. An incredibly constructed stair leading into a tree fort #BlueskyArtShow #Lines #photography

A wooden staircase leading into a tree fort hidden behind a large tree trunk. Stone path leads up to the first step.

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Haven't been happy with Duolingo for a while now. Since they're going "AI first" & using it for performance evals & hiring, I've deleted it. BUT!! Lingonaut is on the way! The subreddit users are building a better, human driven platform. Take my money! lingonaut.app

Screenshot of lingonaut webpage reading "Privately held, funded by patreon
By being privately held & not a public company, and not being funded by ads or investors, there’s no conflicting interests between having to make money, and making the user experience for Lingonauts truly special.

We only answer to you, not shareholders."

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Bedford's Ginger Beer is such an underrated NA drink

Pic of Bedford's ginger beer can next to a glass with ice on a bar table

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

"The Coronation" glass cage sculpture by Janis Miltenberger #BlueSkyArtShow #Green #glass #art #sculpture www.janismiltenberger.com/cages

Ornate glass cage by Janis Miltenberger, decorated with ivy like tendrils and flowers at the top. A henna painted hand rises from the base with an evil eye on the palm. A henna painted bird sits upon the ring finger

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

This is the tactic that Democrats should be using and publicizing in red district town halls. If you don't think American children with cancer should be deported raise your hand. Then name each silent politician. Same for tariffs, for vets, for medicare and free speech @repdangoldman.bsky.social

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I wholeheartedly agree but maybe first convict Trump et al of violating the STOCK Act, Section 18. Like right fking NOW?? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STOCK_Act

Section 18 of STOCK Act of 2012 reads:

Amends the federal criminal code to subject to a fine or imprisonment of up to 15 years, or both, as well as possible disqualification from holding federal office, certain covered government persons, in addition to Member of Congress and congressional employees, who with the intent to influence, on the basis of partisan political affiliation, an employment decision or employment practice of any private entity: (1) takes or withholds, or offers or threatens to take or withhold, an official act; or (2) influences, or offers or threatens to influence, the official act of another. Extends the meaning of "covered government person" (currently restricted to Members of Congress and congressional employees) to include the President, Vice President, an employee of the U.S. Postal Service or the Postal Regulatory Commission, or any other executive branch employee.

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Everyone in the world vs Republicans on Trump tariffs:

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Cinderella Kahvia in an Oulu bar Kicks Irish coffee's ass Kahlua Coffee Liqueur 43 Orange zest Thick cream

Pic in a bar of a Cinderalla coffee, beer and sunglasses on a circular qooden table, sun shining through slats on the window

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

This teenager's set is 🔥 Hope Wyatt Feegrado and Luke Abranches tour my city soon. #StandUp #Comedy

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

America united to tell American oligarchs 🖕 in the Economic Blackout Now who wants to unite to support Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian war effort? Least I can do to thank Zelenskyy and Ukraine for defending democracy #IstandwithZelenskyy #slavaUkraine #StandWithUkraine #resist Links below

Screenshot of fundraiser for armored evacuation vehicles at u24.gov.ua/armored-ambulances

Screenshot of fundraiser for UAV operator training and for purchasing a 2025 calendar which tells the story of Ukraine's Defense forces through the symbolism of shoulder patches

Screenshot of fundraiser at prytulafoundation.org/en for buying 100 sets of radio communications equipment

Screenshot of Way to Ukraine at dzygaspaw.com showing what has been supported through current fundraising:
17 brigades
18 pickups
1 military truck
3 SUVs
3 Vans
1 Ambulance

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

The disrespect Zelenskyy endured by GOP fascists pissed me the off, Ukraine deserves better, they deserve USA support Aint much, but I can support Ukraine artists. Artist & charity links below Share your artists & links! #IstandwithZelenskyy #slavaUkraine #art #artists #painting #cosplay #sculpture

Painting of an abstract triptych, looks to me like a green and blue scenic nature with a white waterfall

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I have so much respect and admiration for Zelenskyy. He has shown time & time again to be the heroic leader who has withstood Putin & is now having to defend against GOP fascist puppets. Zelenskyy & Ukraine people are the bulwarks of democracy and freedom #IstandwithZelenskyy #slavaUkraine #resist

Picture of Zelenskyy against a backdrop of Ukrainian people with yellow and blue colors, flags and sunflowers. Text reads "Person of the Year - Volodymyr Zelensky & the Spirit of Ukraine" by TIME magazine.

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I need to find more surreal animated media like Scavengers Reign and Flow. They feel like mystical coziness laced w a splash of adventurous strangeness and a sprinkle of wistful reflection #Flow #ScavengersReign #scifi #animated #movies #tv

Still of movie Flow, showing a lemur on a ship looking at its reflection in a handheld mirror

Still from the animated show Scavengers Reign showing the human character Azi sitting reading a book amidst an alien natural environment

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Enshittification of America continues; at least we know whos responsible for enabling fascist oligarchies. Next year all gov services will be administered by rightwing oligarch & Musk/Trump corporations. You can pay double taxes for 1/4 the services...if you're lucky www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Screenshot of NYTimes article showing people in DOGE, who are responsible for dismantling government programs via illegal methods:

Elon Musk
Steve Davis
Brad Smith
Amy Gleason
Chris Young
Amanda Scales
Katie Miller
Riccardo Biasini
Anthony Armstrong
Jennifer Balajadia
Adam Ramada
Brooks Morgan
Scott Langmack
Jeremy Lewin
Justin Fulcher
Michael Mirski
Tarak Makecha
Rachel Riley
Tom Krause
Marko Elez
Ryan Wunderly
Edward Coristine
Luke Farritor
Christopher Stanley
Ethan Shaotran
Alexandra Beynon
Gavin Kliger
Jordan Wick
Cole Killian
Greg Hogan
Ryan Riedel
Nate Cavanaugh
Kyle Schutt
James Burnham
Brian Bjelde
Kendall Lindemann
Stephanie Holmes
Christina Hanna
Stephen Duarte
Bryanne-Michelle Mlodzianowski
Jacob Altik
Noah Peters
Austin Raynor
Michael Russo
Frank Schuler
Nicole Hollander
Joanna Wischer
Justin Monroe
Michael Grimes
Russell Vought
Joe Gebbia
Scott Kupor
Thomas Shedd
Leland Dudek
Stephen Ehikian
Antonio Gracias
Baris Akis

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Would LOVE to see interviews w people in red states shown this graphic and told-not asked-"You HAVE to give $1,000 to Bezos"...or to Zuck or to Gates. Like don't even bring up Trump. Not only will they not get Medicaid but they also gotta pay $$$$ so rich can buy luxuries. 👍 itep.org/a-distributi...

Infographic showing tax impact on Americans by income earned. Those that claim more than $914,900 income get to pay less taxes and everyone that makes less than $360,000/year has to pay more in taxes

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

From the Cory Doctorow/Dan Savage talk for Corys book "Picks and Shovels" Also discussed healthcare radicalization against oligarchs, when LLMs are used for good, resistance against fascism, how Canada/Mexico can leverage USAs corporate enshittification and some great podcasts recs #booksky #pnw

Pic of Cory Doctorow talking with Dan Savage on a stage at Third Place Books, seated audience in foreground

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Loved this interview of Jarvis' friends road-tripping it from Winnipeg to see him win #4nations such good buds clearly had a helluva great night

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Canadian Hagel and American Tkachuk brawling. Hagel drops him, and the tone is set for #4nations #nhl

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Saga is one of the most epic comic series out there imho. The dialogue is ridic, the storyline has so many twists and the art is incredible. Comics are by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples and there are ELEVEN volumes. Pure escapism weekend it is! #comics #art #scifi #fantasy

Pages from the comic book series Saga, featuring Alana and Marko

Pages from the comic book series Saga, featuring The Stalk, The Will and Lying Cat

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Why is the NYTimes sanewashing this illegal takeover?? There is no accountability for these crimes and NYTimes is clearly complicit by minimizing the fascist danger that Musk, Vance, Thiel and DOGE team pose for democracy, they just gloss over this part. Wtf is Steve Davis??

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

You think Project2025 & Musk,Thiel & Vances Butterfly Revolution teaming up for a fascist control of US democracy sounds too dystopic to be true, but they embrace and want that! And fascists WILL use a police state to support their fascist power grab. We're at Steps 2-3 now youtu.be/5RpPTRcz1no?...

Screenshot of youtube video describing how tech billionaires plan to destroy America. Highlighted steps are:
Step 1: Campaign on Autocracy
Step 2: Purge the bureaucracy
Step 3: Ignore the Courts
Step 4: Co-opt the Congress
Step 5: Centralise Police and Powers
Step 6: Shut down elite media and academic institutions
Step 7: Turn out the People

A look into how the tech leaders may be using the new administration to achieve their own agenda. Looking specifically at Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Marc Andressen, Ben Horotwitz, Brian Armstrong, and David Sacks as well as their relationship with figures like JD Vance, Balaji Srinivasan, and Curtis Yarvin. There is a focused discussion on how a shaping of the government might take place based on convergences between the ideas of Yarvin, who influences the tech libertarian right, and Project 2025, who have authored a playbook exclusively for President Trump to help with his transition to power.

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Sounds like Trumps tariff BS is distracting from Musk using young men to infiltrate the US Treasury. Names are: Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran Other posters have more info & pics linked below: www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

Pics of Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran who have been identified as stealing control of the US Treasury

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

"Danger of Nostalgia" is by Holly Martz. A powerful installation of wire coat hangers formed in the shape of the female reproductive system. Still think about this, years after I saw it #art #artist #sculpture #abortion #reproductiverights #fightback #PNW www.hollyballardmartz.com/danger-of-no...

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balteringhermit.bsky.social @balteringhermit.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

The artwork of Dan Klennert at Recycled Spirits of Iron Sculpture Park is downright astounding. So much creativity sparking from every neuron it seems. Horseshoe seahorse, gunslinger, risque Mona Lisa, rocking horse, Shelob...! #artist #sculpture #metalwork #PNW

A huge metal sculpture seahorse constructed from horseshoes and other recycled metal materials

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