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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Wikipedia entry for 9/11 attacks was vandalized this morning.

Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Honoring these magnificent specimens, exemplars of their kind for wildly different reasons, on Black Cat Appreciation Day.

Maude, an all-black female cat with perpetually worried-looking gold eyes, sits in a child’s Batman-themed chair.

Jeffrey, an all-black male cat with one white paw, sits atop a staircase banister in majestic fashion. He is not actually majestic in any way.

Pancake, an all-black female cat, rests atop her cat tree while perusing the outdoors from the enclosed porch with one paw outstretched. Also a rescue; has excellent RBF.

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

It’s “milquetoast.” en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milquet...

Donald Trump Truth Social post from June 26: It was just announced that, and I’m not necessarily thrilled to be talking about it because it does not exactly sound NICE, the Trump Administration has the Highest Average Daily Arrest Rate by ICE and CBP, including Total Detention, with Final Orders of Removal, than any other president, by far! The pending Final Orders are being seriously delayed by the Courts, but that is also a record. President Trump has the Highest 12 Month Removal Total, by far, of any president, despite the fact that they fudge their numbers by including people that never even tried to come into the Country. Likewise, the Average Daily Catch and Repatriation is, by far, the Highest under President Trump. No other president comes close. So, when you hear these Anchors, Pundits, Dumocrats, and Communists, try to make the case that President Obama’s numbers are comparable to President Trump, it would be nice if people like “Milk Toast” Shannon Bream, and others, would put up a little fight — Just a little. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

The correct spelling of the term is “milquetoast.”

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

No brains, just vibes. Happy (hot summer) Caturday.

Black cat relaxes against his owner’s leg, with languid look and bottom teeth showing

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

It’s the hope that kills you …

Screenshot of National League Central standings as of April 11, showing the Pittsburgh Pirates in first place by a half game

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Look, everything is painful and gives me a headache, but "This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!" is just flames-from-the-face killing me

Donald Trump Truth Social post that reads: "Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE! The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP"

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Yesterday we said goodbye to Kitty Graham, the finest of her kind. She adopted us after Hurricane Sandy; a few years later, she decided our newborn son was her person. Our morning routine felt so much emptier today. RIP, KG.

Harry holding tabby Kitty Graham not long before we said our final goodbyes at home.

Tabby cat Kitty Graham lounges in the backyard, where she was happiest.

Kitty Graham gets head scritches outside.

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

US Making Preparations for Potential Ground Troops in Iran: CBS

Bloomberg Terminal alert by reporter Andrea Salcedo says “Pentagon officials have made detailed preparations for deploying US ground troops into Iran, CBS reports, citing multiple sources briefed on the discussions.”

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I swear, every time I think things can’t get worse for NJ Transit …

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

May we all get to relax (even for just a few moments) as deeply as Jeffrey does on a #Caturday

A black cat sleeps deeply on a white blanket. He is on his back, paws up, eyes completely closed.

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

These two stay hidden inside on Halloween, for obvious reasons. But they’re the best holiday decor

Two black cats lounge on a gray armchair.

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

My kid took his flu shot like a boss today. My boss editor friend shepherded this excellent AP investigation into anti-science efforts around the country. apnews.com/article/vacc...

Child shows off bandage covering site of flu vaccine in upper arm.

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Yes, this seems like an issue of national importance

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Happy #caturday from this magnificent beast, seen at Catsbury Park — the cat convention at Bell Works, where “Severance” is filmed! Anyway: It’s been a better way to spend a Penn State game day yet again.

All-white Maine coon cat lounges on a vendor table at the Catsbury Park convention in Holmdel, NJ, at Bell Works.

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Covid-esque: parking lots at Metuchen and Woodbridge NJ Transit stations as rail workers strike

Empty parking lot of Metuchen’s NJ Transit rail station

Empty parking lot of Woodbridge’s NJ Transit rail station

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Feel free to unfriend me if you think this is OK. I’m tired of the people I know coming for “the media.” I *am* the media, along with a lot of crazy-intelligent people I know and love. And yeah, I know people who work for the AP. They are unfailingly principled. You don’t get it yet. You should.

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Brooke T. Sample @brookesample.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Look, I wish this feed/account/whatever would prove to be beneficial to your lives, but I live for the cats and that’s the best I’ve got

Jeffrey and sister Maude, previewing new void’s digs

Maude (sister void) and one of her spring toys

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