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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Poor guy/girl: mange, I think, and (s)he’s obviously miserable. Hangs out in our small but heavily wooded back yard, I’d guess because it’s close to where the den is, and I hope because it feels relatively a little bit safer here.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Asceticism is so much easier in old age.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Just finished reading the Trump v. IRS opinion. It’s not my usual kind of reading, so it was a bit of a slog, but it was well worth it, and quite enjoyable. I especially liked the multiple Trump burns that Judge Williams stuck in there, especially those that made it clear where the fault lies.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

You have to wonder who called him to complain about how much they had riding on the USMNT.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It’s so nice of Valpak to provide these fresh monthly fly swatters.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I am older than today’s Wordle word.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

OK, are there any legitimate national 250th U.S. birthday celebrations? I don’t know of any. I’m guessing local parties will be more appropriate, less flatulent.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Wegmans is starting to piss me off. Maybe just one store, but it’s pushing me toward another retailer. Dropping stuff we like and use and now have to go elsewhere for (Silver Spring chipotle mustard, dark chocolate Nonni’s). Long delays in restocking (Puffins, latex gloves). Change due?

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I am of an age when my GI tract is like, “He’s headed for the door, let’s turn up the dial.”

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I don’t know how many of y’all are pitiful enough word nerds (like me) to be sort of hooked on Semantle (aka Wordle’s evil twin), but tonight’s/tomorrow’s (rolls over at 8 pm EDT; got tonight’s in 112) is a bit of an eyebrow lifter. If I can remember tomorrow night, I’ll illuminate.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This idiot has been banging on our windows for a few days now. No, I am not your mama.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I need to vent. It’s been a couple of weeks ago now (before the Book of Mormon fire) that the appearance of our sister-in-law in a chorus at @carnegiehall.bsky.social, roughly concurrent with my wife’s birthday, gave us an excuse to abuse the budget for a long weekend in New York. 1/?

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Lousy picture, but this guy’s been collecting building materials all morning.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

My doctor just informed me that at my age I no longer need annual rectal exams, and I’m about to do a Gene Kelly reenactment.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Gah! Wonderful performance of Mozart’s Requiem this afternoon at Carnegie Hall, and the Philistines applauded after every movement, even after sections of movements! True of other performances in the program as well—other performers, less familiar pieces, but still! Learn some concert etiquette!

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Six out of nine oil trucks honked for our little No Kings.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Yesterday was 84°. This isn’t funny anymore.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Old age: “Hey, GI, isn’t it about time for the Massive Dump of the Day?” “Naw, just chill. Let him get his shower first.”

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I just sold my tenor. Please respect my privacy at this difficult time.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Dog’s getting tired of being wagged.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

He’s looking not too sure about all this…

Robin standing on ground at base of bird feeder, just looking around.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

So is Verlander coming back to the Tigers so he can retire and go into the HOF as a Tiger? Doesn’t matter, really: glad to see him back regardless.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

The only significant difference between Trump and a Mafia don is that the Mafia don probably has fewer felony convictions.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Bar Association’s about as useful as tits on a boar.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

We are getting a flood of junk mail for someone who has never existed at this address. We bought the house from the builder 38 years ago (they had been living in it for a few years) and have lived here since. Some address vendor—apparently an active one—is padding their list with fraudulent names.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Just a quick comment, apropos of nothing in particular: There is no Statute of Limitations on murder.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

I fear we’re in the scenario where the kid who feels bullied/forgotten/overlooked/inferior brings a weapon to school…

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

The overwhelming struggle for today is making sure one more shirt button clears my belt buckle so I can stand up straight.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

So, I guess “RLS” doesn’t mean “Robert Louis Stevenson” any more?

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

From Schwab’s notes re: Jan. 1: “Due to year-end processing, some market data may temporarily display previous business day pricing information…We anticipate price data will be updated with current information by mid-day.” IOW: We expect the Excedrin to kick in by noon

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

I like bread & butter pickles, and I cannot lie…

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Wegmans is getting a sly Jump! on Christmas music…

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Bloomberg posted yesterday that investors using a TACO strategy are earning 12%, compared to a 6% return on the Dow. He only does 28% of what he says he’ll do.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Went to the library yesterday, and in the spirit of banned books and the ambition of advanced age, checked out a 14th Century dirty book.

Showing a copy of Boccaccio’s “Decameron,” translated by Wayne A. Rebhorn.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Coded and already replaced at his task by a young ninja, Mr. Coffee awaits transport to his final resting place…

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Today’s @nytimes Magazine crossword is just plain rude. Ugly. Nasty. Loved it. Got a whole lot easier once I figured out the circles on the far left….

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Anyone besides me ancient enough to remember the Ajax jingle? (Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-boom…)

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Was this the day for dancing naked in the woods? ‘Cuz I’ll tell ya, I’m not feeling it.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Does anyone else look at the clock, and seeing that it’s almost 7:00, think “West Virginia”?

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Does anyone else look at the clock, see that it’s almost 7:00, and think, “West Virginia”?

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Getting rid of whatever these bozos consider a DEI program would, after all, enable an employer to quit sending offenders to a counseling session and just fire their ass on the spot.

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Filed taxes, getting refund. Now let’s see how long *this takes… ⏳

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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Dear Rest of The Free World: "We need ammunition, not a ride." -The American Resistance

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Elder, Hostile @elderhostile.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I feel more and more strongly that calling any Republican pol stupid or unbalanced gives them an easy way out. They’re not stupid, they’re f’n liars, and they consider their constituents stupid enough to fall for the scam. They are morally bankrupt, every damn one of them.

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