jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 02/10/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Any additional information which may assist in your treatment? I remember being born. It was so traumatic, I didn’t speak for a year. 010
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Words with Friends notified me I was third in the standings. Never been one to be impressed with myself for such things, but “third place in the standings!” Turns out I was third place, behind my wife and stepson. Another reason to be less impressed with myself. 101
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 21/09/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Since the advent of internet erotica, the incidence of Americans correctly spelling Amateur has risen significantly. Perhaps it can be used to entice other levels of education. Sorta like Pornhouse Rock. 110
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 10/09/2026@ohhowbyronic.bsky.social I suppose the most classically decadent thing I’ve done is a post-coital cigarette. Didn’t start until my thirties when I had a girlfriend who would have two martinis and smoke. And I mean “really smoke.” I’d have to usher her into the car while I still had clothes on. 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 02/09/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Mgmt sent me a letter of deferment for my jury summons. I informed them persons over 70 are exempt; even if I do look like I’m barely 60. Subsequent msg: I may look younger than my age but my ability to navigate this infernal contraption pegs me at 87. 010
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 25/08/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Attended a CE class. The instructor was one of those quick-witted unique characters. Surprised by my stated age, she’d pegged me a dozen or so younger. I guess the goal is to look good for your age, I offered. “I didn’t say you looked good, just younger.” 120
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 11/08/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Barron is set to star in a satirical comedy My Mother The Who’re We Talking About? Due to language difficulties, Melania will be voice by an AI Ann Southern. 010
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Leslie Nielsen played Revolutionary War figure Francis Marion. A guy with a girls name played by a guy with a girls name. A deep state “coincidence?” 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 18/07/2026@olbermann.bsky.social The progressive wing, if there is such a thing, should schedule weekly pressers an hour before the Sunday shows. 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 16/07/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Chatting with my niece about her first week in high school. “How many periods do you have a day?” Six. “Boy those quarters must really mount-up!” Emotionally I’m still in grade school. 010
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 15/07/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Dis-moi d’arreter. You seem confident of finding yourself on the other side. Are these episodes roughly similar or have you noticed a marked change in some aspect? Voilà; j’ai terminé. We could talk about you playing some form of guitar…je m’en vais. 110
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 16/06/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social My french wife’s progressive french friend is married to an educated Trump voter. He once remarked it seems I use critical thinking because I’m not afraid of being in error. He now supports UHC. Three dinners since the election; no mention of Donald. 110
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 10/06/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social I briefly managed a self-serve gas station one Summer. Looking at apps for the night-shift, under Arrests in the space for Disposition, one guy wrote Good. I hired him. A bullet point for a hauling service: We come to you! I’m calling them first. 010
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 10/06/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Donald could join Adams and Jefferson in historical significance. There are too many holidays as it is, anyway. 010
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 08/06/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Decompress a seltzer bottle slowly. We don’t want gases escaping in the bottle. Save that for your mouth or hold a few mouthfuls in your stomach. There’s nothing more satisfying than a long loud burp in the eternal Now. Gee thanks, grandpa. 010
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 02/06/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social My step-son is mix-handed dexterous. He writes and throws left-handed; bats, golfs, plays guitar right- and a variety of others, some of which are ambidextrous. So I had to ask the question. —- Curiously, he can’t close just one eye. Blinking, no winking. 120
Reposted by @jtrott.bsky.socialMark T. Sneed @marktsneed.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Sadly, every word is true. The American experiment is over. Killed in the middle of Fifth Avenue and no one in power blinked an eye to stop it. 1274171615966
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 13/05/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social I’m filling out a form about a defective tire inflator, indicating two blown tubes. In the comment section I remarked that I’ve never blown a tube before. Now I’m pondering adding, “With the possible exception of Fee Waybill…but I was young and it was dark.” 020
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Is there a physiologist or physicist who can explain that phenomenon? I don’t think I was imagining it. 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 02/05/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social It’s good to visit with old friends. Alone in the kitchen with a woman I hadn’t seen in years, I told her “I think about you every day.” One time I asked her to retrieve my bag. It was unzipped, contents spilling out. Indeed, when I zip my bag, I still think of her. 020
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Today is the birthday of Deanne Patterson. Daughter of Darwin and Barbara, sister of Teri. 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 21/04/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Trippin back. In the 80s lived in the redwoods. My hips/legs prefer steep steady climbs. Picked up a fallen stick like a recurve bow. When compressing and holding it, I perceived an assist to my forward motion; repeatedly. Never followed up on it after a month. 010
Reposted by @jtrott.bsky.socialjtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Oligarchic Fascism. Fascists always have Clergy somewhere in attendance. It isn’t Left vs Maga or Religious vs Secular; it’s the Filthy Rich vs Ordinary People. Ordinary Hungarians just chewed them raw. It’s time to eat the Filthy Rich and their Christian White Nationalist collaborators. 011
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 08/04/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Rather than go screw yourself, I’ll say Bone Me! Why should he have all the fun? 020
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 06/04/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Went to an appointment this morning with a urologist to discuss an onset of premature ejaculation. Turns out it was tomorrow. 110
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 31/03/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social I told Jesus my favorite band is Nine Inch Nails. He got very cross. 140
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Today March 29 is the birthday of Debby Haynes. Smart, tough, resembles Natalie Wood only more so. 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 23/03/2026@paulogia.bsky.social Response to a rather strident pastor: “You strike me as one of those who feels cheated by the notion of not being able to view the suffering in Hell. “Jesus hates that. Maybe you’ll see the suffering after all.” 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 18/03/2026@paulogia.bsky.social Presuppositionalism is evidence of insufficiency of the Bible. Quick Bible study: Is there anything in the significant passages which could not have been wholly invented by ancient humans? 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 15/03/2026@parkroseperma.bsky.social We can’t wait for November or law suits or speechifying. The institutions cannot stop him. But we can. Defiance Day. We agree to not conduct any transactions for ten minutes that day. Repeat and alter prn. Easy access to demonstrate Had Enough. I like the idea. 000
Reposted by @jtrott.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14/03/2026👀 (H/T @SafeH2o4Schools) 13590583132
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 11/03/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social If you don’t know where the microwave carousel stops, place the cup handle toward center. 010
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 09/03/2026“Walking around with no arms and legs.” Trumps brain runs around like a chicken with its legs cut off. 000
Reposted by @jtrott.bsky.socialSkye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Trump: "Spain said we can't use their bases. We could use their bases if we want. We could just fly in and use it. Nobody is gonna tell us not to use it" Not receiving consent and moving forward anyway is a consistent theme in his life — as E. Jean Carroll can attest 64469652068
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 04/03/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Thinking about asking ChatGPT how to download ClaudeAI. “I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that.” In a Harlan Ellison story, the AI was asked if there was a God. Disconnected itself from a power source, then replied “There is now.” 010
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 02/03/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social It was fine to sleep on the grass or watch television prone on a hardwood floor. Wonder about having a big guy toss me up and catch me. It’s a good thing that probably won’t happen. I probably won’t fly down to Rio But then again, I just might 110
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 02/03/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Sometimes before a morning kiss, my wife will say L’armée chinoise - which is short for “It feels like the Chinese army bivouacked in my mouth.” 010
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 02/03/2026@parkroseperma.bsky.social Here’s something doable. Defiance Day. We agree to not conduct any transactions for ten minutes that day. Repeat/alter prn until they see the potential levers of Had Enough. Easily accomplished and they can’t send the fuzz to crack heads, which is their wont. 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 28/02/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social Do you follow Parkrose Permaculture? She’s a prudent and pragmatic thinker, fashioning ways and thoughts for disparate folks to participate in a progressive/social democratic resistance. The other day her earrings were little guillotines. Marchons! Marchons! 110
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 28/02/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social I took an assignment which had everyone clock-in on their device. If beyond the 7-minute window, you’re required to state the reason for being late. “I hate being here, so I figured why hurry.” Didn’t hear anything. “Do you want me here or not?” 010
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 24/02/2026When I first heard talk of a State of the Union speech, I thought it was to announce the winner of a competition for the best State of the Union. 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 24/02/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social A girlfriend got me into birdwatching before they started calling themselves birders, which still sounds dorky to me. We get seasonal Painted Buntings. Males prefer denser foliage so we’ve only seen females this year. Five males at the table right now. Glimmers. 010
Reposted by @jtrott.bsky.socialjtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Miller wants to goad ICE protesters into a pretext for escalation. We should send specialized teams to protest certain Filthy Rich/CEOs and venues where they gather, until they pressure Trump to back-off the insanity - or just go away. They want him gone anyway. We should make them. 071
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 11/02/2026The highest rate of divorce is amongst lesbians, by far. Because there’s two women involved. Hetro couples have their difficulties but divorce is much lower. Because there’s only one woman involved. Gays have the lowest. Because…there’s no woman involved. [jim jeffries] Torture that data. 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 05/02/2026@olbermann.bsky.social Macron should run US ads featuring current culprits and collaborators, with the tagline: Don’t Flee To France, M’sieur! 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 05/02/2026@indivisible.org Spitballing. Send specialized teams to protest certain Filthy Rich/CEOs and venues where they gather, until they pressure Trump to back-off the insanity - or just go away. They want him gone anyway. We should make them. 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 05/02/2026@therickwilson.bsky.social Make a series of ads with Macron presenting current culprits and collaborators - and the tagline: Don’t Flee To France, M’sieur 000
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 02/02/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social I recall in the 60s there was a radio PSA-like tip which advised smokers to close their eyes while taking a puff in windy conditions. You know; actually helpful and relevant. Today we get “Tell your doctor if you’ve had a liver transplant.” 010
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 02/02/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social The rising Sun found me on the patio at -1/30F bundled-up with heated vest, Great Pyrs in the breeze and hot chicory blend, to which I considered adding brandy. Wife said I don’t have to do nuffin today, so I’m starting early. The carbon Enya could handle the cold. 110
jtrott.bsky.social @jtrott.bsky.social · 01/02/2026@grumpysociologist.bsky.social In 1989, two seemingly impossible things occurred. The Berlin Wall fell and I watched an episode of I Love Lucy I hadn’t seen before. 010
