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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

New profile pic, taken this last weekend at the Autumn on Parade in Oregon, IL.

Middle-aged man in a flannel shirt outside in the fall. Aka, pic of me.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Guess who's got new glasses!

Me with a new style of glasses for the first time in a couple of decades.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

My next biology and sociology books. Still have "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair to get through first, though.

"Paleofantasy: What Evolution Really Tells Us About Sex, Diet, and How We Live" by Marlene Zuk

"White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism" by Robin Diangelo, Foreword by Michael Eric Dyson

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

My next two books (finishing up my biology one now). One is by @victorerikray.bsky.social, who I follow on here. Saw his name when browsing covers all the library and couldn't resist. That's next on my agenda.

"On Critical Race Theory: Why It Matters & Why You Should Care" by Victor Ray

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Our dwarf frog Crystal passed away over the weekend. She's finally reunited with her buddy Frosty who passed away last year. Our hearts are broken, and it deeply pains me to close the "Frog Dad" chapter of my life. Goodbye, my sweet girl. You were such a good froggo. I'll miss you dearly.

Two little aquatic frogs in their tank. My babies.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

My new lineup; the last three only took two weeks... Starting with bell hooks very eagerly.

"Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test: How Behavior Evolves and Why It Matters" by Marlene Zuk

"killing rage: ENDING RACISM" by bell hooks

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

During the State of the Union, Democrats held up quaint little message paddles as a respectful protest. Many of us mocked them while celebrating those that didn't attend or got removed for making good trouble. Jake Tapper, this is your and your industry's paddle moment. And for this, I mock you.

Democrats holding up tiny signs as a depressing attempt do bare minimum to protest a despot.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Sooo....remember the last State of the Union addresses when Democrats held little paddles and we thought they were pathetic, especially compared to those who got hauled out for making good trouble? This is your industry's paddle moment.

Democrats at the State of the Union protesting with tiny signs.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

It's not by bell hooks, but I recommend the below book as well for people. Finishing it up now; been very educational and inspirational.

"This Thread of Gold: A Celebration of Black Womanhood" by Catherine Joy White

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

My birds have released their first album, "Budgie Lane."

Four budgies all in a row. All boys: One green and yellow (Pepino), one white (Peeps), one blue, white, and black (Cecil), and one blue with a white head (Cirrus).

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Giving off this energy.

Democrats in 2025 holding up signs at the State of the Union Address saying such hard-hitting messages as "Lies" and "Musk Steals."

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Decided to try reading 3 books a month--one biology, one sociology, and one "classic" that I was supposed to read in school but faked my way through. These are the three that I've chosen for April.

Book #1: "This Thread of Gold: A Celebration of Black Womanhood"

Book #3: "The Butterfly Effect: Insects and the Making of the Modern World"

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

This is Cirrus. He's the sweetest baby, but between last night and this morning, he ended up injured with a broken blood feather. He lost a lot of blood and is spending the night at the emergency avian vet. They're confident he'll be okay, but if you can keep him in your thoughts, I'd appreciate it.

A beautiful blue adult parakeet with a bloody wing.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I got a cute shamrock sticker here in DeKalb. Always an honor to do my civic duty and have my voice counted.

My "I voted" sticker, this time with a shamrock!

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Here's a picture of that delicious monstrosity. Lol

A baked potato with chives, chili, chorizo, cheese, sour cream, a hotdog, bacon, and a fried egg.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

A little late, but here's a pic of our annual visit to the Geneva Christmas Walk (Geneva, IL).

Two men dressed in winter gear in front of a little Christmas tree outdoors.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

"Why aren't voters aware it's not business as usual?" I'd ask--why aren't our leaders aware?

Trump and Biden smiling together in the Oval Office during the transition.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

A little late to the game, but when turkey is still on sale and you want it made your way, you do what you've got to do.

A raw turkey in a pan, stuffed loosely with onion, celery, and fresh herbs. There's a compound butter with fresh poultry herbs and mixed garlic under the beast skin, with it melted and drizzled over the whole bird.

Make sure to cover the breast meat with foil the first couple of hours. It needs to be at 165, whereas the rest needs 180. It's the only way to ensure moist, succulent turkey. Just uncover it that last hour for crispy brown skin.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Tonight's dinner--Butternut squash soup and a toasted turkey, provolone, cranberry, and arugula sandwich on French bread.

Butternut squash soup before coming. Chopped onion, some, carrots, and squash with garlic, sage, and vegetable stock.

Butternut squash soup in a crock. This is after it has been cooked, blended, and had some coconut milk added.

A loaf of French bread toasted with turkey, provolone cheese, and cranberry sauce.

Butternut squash soup and a toasted turkey, cranberry, provolone, and arugula sandwich on my blue stoneware.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Taking a quick break to admire my office mates. They watch me as I work.

Two wooden birds, one with an acorn hat and the other on a block.

Two bird figurines with long string legs and autumn hats.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Bought a fancy LED candle for my husband's Jack-o-lantern.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

My husband's pumpkin! He wanted a traditional Jack-o-lantern this year.

A traditional Jack-o-lantern with a zigzag mouth.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

My pumpkins! I wanted a team of farm animals this year.

A pumpkin designed as a pig, made my laying it on its side and putting cut-up smaller pumpkins for the nose and ears.

A bumpy white pumpkin decorated as a sheep with some black felt.

A gourd decorated as a duck with some yellow felt wings and beak.

A fat gourd decorated as a derpy bird with yellow felt wings and beak.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

I had to search online because I couldn't make sense of it. It looks like the issue revolves around the ban reversal of anti-trans voice Jesse Singal. At least according to Reddit.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Huge meat eater here, but eating chicken for dinner in the same room as my birds has given me pause more than once. With the price of beef being $6+/lb, I decided to just try the cheaper plant-based substitute in tonight's chili. Amazing!! Will definitely do this again.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Went to Kuipers' apple orchard today. We've gone and taken a photo together every year since we met in 2014. A bit early in the year, but we wanted to get it out of the way. I only really go for the doughnuts anyway...

Gay couple in front of Kuiper's Family Farm.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Now Peeps seems to be sick. This morning, he was lethargic, fluffed up, sleeping nonstop, and had diarrhea. Not much eating, no chirping...all signs of illness. Vet ran some labs; just waiting on results. Giving him some preemptive meds in the meantime. Hope he gets better soon...

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Cecil is doing better. Still watching closely and giving him meds, but he's got energy and enough spunk to fight us at medicine time. Only took two emergency visits and a standard follow-up. Poor baby. Poor bank account...

A little parakeet, sick but on the recovery.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

What a week! Poor Cecil got sick. By the time budgies exhibit signs of illness, it's often too late. Luckily, we were able to get him to an emergency vet and get his crop infections treated. A pricey overnight stay, but he's worth every penny to us. We're just glad he's doing better every day.

Sick budgie with drooping wings and puffy eyes.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

First full balcony strawberry of the season! A little late, but we enjoyed it. Nothing beats a warm, freshly-picked, sun-ripened strawberry.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Happy birbday to my precious Cirrus and Pepino! You came into our lives two years ago and have brought us joy every day since. ♡

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Late 20s vs. early 40s. Crazy how much I've changed--both inside and out.

Clean-shaven younger guy with bleached hair.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

My Cirrus relaxing one lazy afternoon. Budgies grind their beaks to self-sooth, often when they're very relaxed or about to fall asleep. He seems to be doing both here. ♡ #budgies

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Those eyes! He's tweaking on Saturday afternoon goodness.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Easter pic from Sunday with the hubby. ♡

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

This little baby pierced my heel this morning as I was getting ready for work. Foot's been hurting all day. Glad I'm up-to-date on my TDAP...

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

A little Saturday afternoon warbling. We're sitting here listening to my 80s/90s Playlist, and Peeps is so content that he's buried his face in his feathers to warble. ♡

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Our baby Frosty passed away last night. He had an incurable infection called dropsy. Absolutely heartbroken this morning. Buried him gently in the pot of our lemon tree. Sad way to start the week... 💔

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Crispy-skinned salmon, smashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus with a lemon caper yogurt sauce. Yum!

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Had a wonderful birthday today thanks to my incredible husband. ♡

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Look how happy she is to be there silently making a point with her sign. "That's a LIE!" And LIE is UNDERLINED! TWICE!! How utterly droll! ...GIRL, the HOUSE IS ON FIRE and you're playing a KAZOO to stop it. GTFO with that nonsense!

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Nooo! Just realized we missed two of our babies' birbday (when we brought them home). It was February 11th... They all get a giant millet tonight in celebration. Here they are when we brought them home. They were only a few months old.

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Mississippi Pot Roast tonight. Yum!

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Dryce @cdryce.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

My lemon tree has little lemons! Looks like it'll survive another winter indoors.

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