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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Got company coming in from Alaska, I guess we better get the A/C going and get the house down to 60 degrees.

Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Political mailing lists are interesting. We've lived in this house for 10 years and we still get sporadic mail addressed to the previous owners. Today I was mailed a flyer for a city attorney candidate addressed to me and the wife of the previous owner. I really doubt we vote for the same people.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I seemed to go through life always in a state of amazement. But I am truly amazed that the Trump people keep scheduling these oval office events where the guy falls asleep. It looks terrible. Maybe Trump is the one needing these meetings against the advice of his staffers.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Tried a fairly new Japanese food truck for dinner last night. All that bowing, smiling, and being called Sir can start to make a customer feel special, regardless of how good the food is. Fortunately, the food was good.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Where does the time go? I just saw where I am now behind on the Jack Reacher stories by TWO books! Those Child guys have cranked them out faster than I expected.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My two favorite college teams are Tennessee and whoever is playing against Lane Kiffin.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I've been retired 6 years, and yet, out of the blue, old unpleasantness still comes back. Conversations that went sideways, unclear instructions, poor decisions, things I did that I regret, etc. etc. In the long run, none of it really mattered. Such is life I suppose.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

So we've had several cats wander around the house singing the songs of their people, usually while carrying a small fuzzy toy in their mouths. But when the cat catches someone looking at it, the singing stops. Is it embarrassed? Or is it afraid of revealing a cat secret?

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

So I guess if a dog applies to the FBI and lists a human as one of its sex partners, then that won't be an automatic dismissal of its application. Is that right, Mr. Patel?

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It seems the Saudis are learning...

Ghost figure from The Lord of the Rings movie saying the way is shut.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Seeing and hearing Markwayne Mullin talk about "drug bangers" and "war mongels" suddenly made me think of one of those annoying HOA Presidents that can make your life miserable.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Lying flat on a hard floor with a 10 pound cat on my stomach helps me relax tight lower back muscles.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

So I got down on the floor to do some simple back exercises for the first time in a quite awhile. As I rolled over to be flat on my back, I felt dizzy. Who the hell gets dizzy getting down on a floor?

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

As long as we're renaming things (gulfs, straits, lakes, etc.), let's save a few things to be named after Natalie!

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

It's just bonkers that I can be doing the most routine chore around the house, like mixing up pet food with their meds in it, and then have a work memory from 15 years ago. Crazy!

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The White House could distract from the Natalie Harp situation by releasing the Epstein files.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

In the old days, it was Noun...Verb...9/11. Now it's, "Under Joe Biden..."

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Last year I cut down the remnants of a planted dogwood from a local nursery. It wasn't a great specimen to start. I was shocked to notice a 6 inch sprout even after a week of temps in the 100's. I've been pouring the water to it, only to keep it alive for a rabbit to bit it clean off! Bastards!

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I've been getting quite the onslaught from the Medicare Advantage folks. The few times I've answered the phone some AI person gives a first name, some word salad about Medicare and a benefits package, then asks if I have Part A and B. When I say no, the call is ended right quick. Scumbags!

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Watched the new Supergirl movie and I'm done with comic book based movies for awhile. The story was "meh". And I found most of the scenes were dark, smoky, hazy, and other ways of saying they just weren't clear. And the fight scenes sure took too long with a super person fighting mere mortals.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

With the release of a new season of Reacher, I think back to reading all the books in order. After the first 20 or so, I then went back and listened to them on audio while driving or on the treadmill. I don't really remember the "story". I've always liked them for the dialogue and the sleuthing.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Someone should suggest to Trump that the USS Abraham Lincoln crew could supplement their meals with fish. Trump should send poles and other tackle to them.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

It's been so hot this week, the tomatoes are being stewed on the vine.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I saw a post that New Orleans was going to use A.I. dispatchers for 911. Geeze, I bet when you call with a medical emergency the AI guy will say, "While you wait for the ambulance, can we talk about your car's extended warranty?"

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I think I can say with the utmost snark that it's no wonder Democrats are considered such wussies when they graciously concede and don't claim election fraud for their loss.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I just recently learned that after the Iraq war, the newly established Baghdad government established the Committee for Removing Symbols of the Saddam Era. We should look into emulating that when the time comes.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I've reached the part of old age when 10 pm comes around and I think, "Sure, I can stay up to watch another episode." But by 10:15, I'm thinking I'll just pass out before I can take my shoes off.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Hats off to good stepdads who try to teach, mentor, guide, and even discipline the cubs without incurring the she-bear's wrath. I received a bit of a growl the other day. It came as a surprise, but we learn and move on.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I haven't seen The Odyssey yet but I'm glad it's done well at the box office. I'm burned out on comic book movies and I'd relish a return to more of the "sword and sandal" kind of films. A good remake of those Sinbad movies of the 70's would be super!

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Set up a trail camera to see what's been living under the backyard shed. Got just 2 photos the first night. Nothing visible in the first one. The other was dim and grainy, but it's either a hunched over cat with a petrified tail, or an armadillo. My wife really wants to try to help that cat.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Mitch McConnell is going to a lot of trouble to avoid eating the mutton at that Fancy Farm picnic.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I've decided that making a small batch of naan bread - with yeast, not baking powder - is an easier way of getting some homemade bread on the dinner table for guests, than trying to do Parker House rolls, or even just some regular loaf. There seems to be less risk of a screw-up.

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

THIS 👇 HERE TOO.......

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

For weeks after the wife's knee surgery, I did everything around the house-cooking, cleaning, pet care. I had my routines. Thankfully she's getting around better, but her assistance is starting to clash with way of doing things. I change pet's water-an hour later she changes pet's water. Aaargh!

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

If you really want that Quebec maple syrup, you had better get it soon before the 50% tariff kicks in!

Norway cat chasing red fox along gravel trail.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"Calm down! Nobody cares that Nancy Mace isn't going to run for Graham's seat!"

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

It's great to have at least one cat that eats pretty much whatever you mix his medicine into, as opposed to the little princess that will only eat her powdered stuff stirred into mountain oyster pate with a splash of clam juice.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

In the movie, Nazi's passed bad laws, judges followed bad laws, innocent were hurt, judges went on trial at Nuremberg. Fortunately, we ain't there yet. Bad laws are being blocked and good judges are being good. Except for the Supremes, of course.

Movie poster from Judgement at Nuremberg 1961

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

When I was a child, certain people could try to make a living addressing envelopes at home. There were ads for it in the back of magazines, and it was shown in some movies. I know a young man on the autism spectrum that might benefit from something comparable. But what?

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

You must have heard about the mouse sale at Costco too!

Norwegian cat running alongside or chasing a red fox.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

What did you you discuss during your 20 minute call with Mitch McConnell?

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I've been watching the Harry Potter movies again and paying more attention to the character names since I've added subtitles. They reminded me of a girl from my hometown named Drucella. Her last name was fitting for a Potter movie as well. Makes me wonder if I ever saw her with a wand.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I never thought I would make an inedible pizza from scratch, but the dough for the crust had something wrong with it, I think it proofed too long. The tomatoes out of the garden gave the sauce a weird tang. And I guess some of my toppings from the store were just too low-quality. Pretty sad...

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I just saw the first Harry Potter movie for the 3rd or 4th time. Everyone's warned to stay out of the Bad Dark Forest, but Harry and Slytherin Boy are sent off by themselves as part of a detention. Then the 3 frosh kids get by all the pro wizardry traps to get to the Stone. WTF? But I kid. It's fun.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Went to the store today & while checking out, the clerk held up a package of meat and asked if I really wanted it. Before I could answer, she said it was $71. While I was nodding yes, she said she asks because some people don't realize how expensive it is. That's kind of her, but odd.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

This is pretty mundane in this modern world of today, but I use painter's tape and a magic marker to label the foil wrapped things in the freezer and all those margarine tubs full of left-overs. It stays stuck in the freezer but pulls right off your fancier margarine tubs you want to reuse.

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Kevin Hickie @kevinhickie.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

All these cooking sites and videos say to stretch, knead, massage, and fold the bread/pizza dough until it is smooth and elastic. Mine never ends up that way. It's always more pockmarked than my older brother's teenage face.

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