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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hello operator? I would like to report a murder:

A tweet from James Talarico where he absolutely murders Ken Paxton for confusing Cypress with Cyprus.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

This is what anticipation looks like.

A black poodle with a purple collar looks up with anticipation in her eyes.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Waiting for the world to cool down for an evening walk. Evening #poodle

A black poodle lying on her back on a black sofa in the most relaxed position possible.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We placed treats and some toys in each bag. No crown, and the #poodle is beyond excited. She get so excited to hear “Happy Birthday” sung to her.

A black poodle in a pink tutu in front of a sign that says “Happy Birthday” with bags of presents.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

In a house of girls, inevitably the #poodle gets dressed up to celebrate her birthday. I secured a release from unwanted crowns and ribbons once pictures were taken. 7 years old.

A seven year old black poodle in a pink tutu and wearing a birthday crown. The poodle appears to be patiently waiting for the crown to be removed.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Thoughts and prayers for all the Musk bros who shifted their 401K from crypto to Space-X, not realizing that they last before they even had a chance to buy in.

Space-X stock chart showing massive drop in value after rocket failure.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Will the Trump Arch have fittings to use as gallows to publicly dispose of his enemies? Asking for a friend (the entire free world).

The 1930’s German era inspired design drawing for Trump’s arch in Washington, D.C., celebrating his victory over the forces of good.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

The working poodle sleeps more fiercely than most. #ServiceDog

Black poodle sleeping tummy up in a gray circular dog bed.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Today, the working dog was a very good girl indeed.

Black poodle smiling up at camera while wearing working dog harness.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

How many older Americans on team Trump are going to continue feeling good about their choices? Whatever the number, it is shockingly too high.

Washington Post article speculating that the Trump administration may consider removing old age as a factor to determine disability.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Sometimes I find out about the things my daughters do with Stormy on shared photo albums. She is kind and patient. #Poodle

A patient black poodle in a girl's bedroom. the poodle is wearing black-rimmed reading glasses. The fluffy black poodle has a certain look of patience and quiet desperation.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

I can’t look at the new head of the FBI without thinking of the word “shart.”

A disturbingly surprised looking Cash Patel, head of the FBI, at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, staring straight into the camera.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

I can’t believe President Musk nominated this guy. Is everyone in the Musk administration corrupt?

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

This was the background chatter of the year for me.

List of podcasts most listened to by me this year in a grid on an orange background. Marketplace, Freakonomics, 538 Politics, Political Gabfest, Econtalk, Amicus, The Indicator, Slate Money, and The Culture Gabfest.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Behold the Thanksgiving Burrito! I have stolen this idea from @scalzi.com and I have no shame.

Thanksgiving Burrito with mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey, and gravy inside, sitting on a white dinner plate.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Five batches of waffles this morning. Once frozen, I will have morning breakfasts for the kids for a couple of months, interspersed with other meals, of course

25 pineapple blueberry vanilla waffles on four plates.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Cooking many meals for future busy evenings. 4 quarts of beefy, cheesy, one-pot marinara and pasta, and 3 quarts of four cheese Alfredo, garlic chicken, and two kinds of stuffed ravioli.

Cheesy Beefy one pot beef, pasta and tomato sauce in a dutch oven.

Garlic chicken, chicken stuffed ravioli, spinach and cheese ravioli, and four cheese Alfredo sauce.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

My girls made a very kind Veteran’s Day card for me.

A handmade Veteran’s Day card and a heart with a flag pattern on a tablecloth of sunflowers.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

We dressed our cat up as a poodle for Halloween.

A black, freshly groomed poodle with orange ribbons in her hair standing indoors on a tile floor

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

Do not sit out this election. At the time, the rally at MSG wasn’t trying to make history. They were making a point and they thought they were rallying the like minded. Take the time to vote next week, so you don’t have to spend your life defending why you let this happen. Be a patriot. Vote! I did.

1929 Nazi Rally at Madison Square Garden

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

That is a ton of new folks! I am hopeful that the dodgy place is sending more good people here.

Report showing 11.3 million Bluesky users

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 10/10/2024

What I didn’t realize before I had Stormy is that a service dog is a partner. You are taking care of each other. The dog helps you with your disability, but you are there to protect them and care for them. Looking out for someone who looks out for you is healing in ways I never expected.

A black poodle deep asleep with legs pointing in all directions.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

This is the look of a service dog who just woke up to go out into the world. The poodle is wondering what is in store for the day.

A black poodle with a purple leash who just woke up.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

This place is ridiculous. In most places there is Fall weather, sweaters, and summer has come to a close. We are still sweltering. Of course, given all of the tragedy in the Southeast with two “once in a century” hurricane events, I should pause my whining and do what I can to help. Ugh.

Weather report showing a 104F high temperature today

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 08/10/2024

The poodle has taken the fluffy sunshine shaped pillow to her bed and claimed it as her own.

Bored black poodle laying on a sunshine pillow

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 07/10/2024

If it is from South Africa, it is South African Apartheid Racism, but if it is domestic, then it is just plain, run of the mill white supremacy.

Elon Musk jumping into the air behind Donald Trump, exposing his belly, causing Trump to look confused at the reduction of dignity onstage.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

Fun fact: if you upgrade your Apple Watch 8 to the new WatchOS and use this face, it will flip the default font just for the time to Bangali. You can switch the font language back to English in the watch face settings.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 16/09/2024

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #59,780! Someday, this might be meaningful!

text stating @exploramental.bsky.social was #59,780 to join Bluesky.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 10/09/2024

This takes “you’re either with us or against us” to a new level.

Orlando Sentinel headline stating “Trump threatens to jail adversaries”

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 21/08/2024

That is a crazy collection of poodle feet.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 09/08/2024

Convicted felon, frequently bankrupted businessman, and former president announces that he wants to return to 1907’s economic stability by having direct influence over the Federal Reserve. If all you care about is your personal wealth, at the very least, this is why you should vote against him.

Donald Trump at August 8, 2024 press conference

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 06/08/2024

Don’t tell her how other dogs live. She thinks she has a rough life. This is her evening nap.

Black poodle on her back on a fluffy brown sofa living her best life.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 15/06/2024

They’ve spotted disapproval Ratings.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, French President Francois Mitterrand.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 03/06/2024

The most interesting part of this article was the 6th grade school cafeteria approach to relationships that Musk has and how he engages with business partners:

Snippet of Ars Technica article showing how childish Elon Musk is.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 25/04/2024

I’m finally able to post this GIF on Bluesky of McConnell giving an energetic speech!

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 22/03/2024

She has stolen my favorite spot on the sofa, but she is having good dreams.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 23/02/2024

In the dark of night, she would like to think she keeps the neighborhood safe from cats and rabbits.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 11/02/2024

Looking at latest numbers from The Economist, Trump is set to take advantage of his base and the Electoral College system. His opponents are going to ride the “surely he can’t win after his most recent (choose one)” to a loss in November. I’m not rooting for doom. Time for a change in tactics.

Latest polling analysis showing Trump 3 points ahead of Biden.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 14/01/2024

I’m trying to teach my daughters, as my Mom taught me, that if you are going to cook a thing, cooking more isn’t much harder, not much more expensive, and you will have more time in the future, you will save a ton of money, and you have more time share.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 08/12/2023

It is as if something happened in 2022…

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 13/11/2023

Hey, @elonaoc.bsky.social , having (parody) after your account seems redundant? :D

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 11/11/2023

She is only pretending to study biology. I doubt she has even cracked the book open. When exams come around, she can’t say she didn’t have time to study.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 03/10/2023

Tonight we enjoy simple Italian. No word on of the poodle was able to enjoy any scraps.

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 01/10/2023

This morning my girls are getting a double batch of some of Papa’s Pineapple Blueberry Awful Waffles (tm).

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Exploramental @exploramental.bsky.social · 01/10/2023

Bacon wrapped Dutch oven chicken breast and pan seared garlic teriyaki broccoli. It is what’s for dinner!

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