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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Here's my kitty, Scooter, aka Mr. Wiggles: He's supervising my driveway resurfacing project! 😄😉

mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'm resurfacing my driveway. Scooter wants to help. Just wait till I put the tar emulsion down. Hoo boy, Mr. Wiggles is gonna be a black cat!

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Humming birds are starting to tank up for the long trip. I'm guessing about a week from now but could be soon...

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Scooter was supervising my gardening efforts today: "What's this guy doing? Scooter, are you helping me with gardening? Gonna eat the weeds? Plant some seeds? He always gets right in the way with what I'm doing. Hi!"

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I find the Slush fund Court case to be utterly gob-smacking. This review by senator Sheldon Whitehouse sums it up pretty well. Imagine the government trying to sue itself. Actually, you don't have to imagine... www.facebook.com/share/1GRn9Q...

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This is a nice fat Monarch caterpillar on a milkweed leaf. It will grow and turn into a butterfly in late August and September. It will belong to the special "super generation." These adult butterflies fly thousands of miles south to Mexico to spend the winter!

Monarch caterpillar in August on a Milkweed leaf. It is one of the migration genertion which will fly to mexico.

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

For Scooter (the cat) fans, it's Monarch butterfly egg laying time. Here is a female Monarch butterfly laying eggs underneath the leaves of a milk weed. Scooter sees her and gets ready to chase. He loves to chase them. Pardon my panicked voice.

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

It's Sunday and I have a whole hour to think! Life has been busy lately. Anyway, I try and catch up with major political events and there is one recent pair of folks who are doing an outstanding job reviewing the mess we are in WITH humor. If you have access to substack: substack.com/@muellershew...

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The GOP's "Olive Garden" Plot to Steal Elections + More $$$ For a Failed War

A recording from Allison Gill and THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali's live video

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Been busy lately. But I'll try and pop in when I can. Here is the Hummingbird at the feeder, near the very tip of the Canna leaf...

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Scooter says hi, it's 102 out here! This was a couple of days ago, 7/2. I keep checking on him, but he lets you know when he's ready to come in!

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Welcome to the Squirrel and Mourning Dove and Deer Watching Party. It's getting to be a real Managerie out there!

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

It's that time of year in the Philly area with lilies blooming like madness in the spring. Scooter is about to nap 😴 in preparation for Sunday morning at 4:24 AM EDT when Summer arrives!

Lilies and Scooter celebrate the end of Spring .

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Deer invasion! Aren't they beautiful? 😉🥰

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Pardon my snarky sense of humor, but we really need to step up our understanding of what world conflict is actually called (let's go Earth 2.0 people)! 😄😉 www.facebook.com/share/v/18vm...

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This is a European Musk rose bush I planted a few years ago. It is really coming in this year.

A European Musk rose bush in full bloom this season 6-8-2026 .

Wider shot of two European Musk rose bushes 6-8-2026 .

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Want to see a bridge built in a couple of minutes? It is really a startling and interesting example of modern engineering and material science! Enjoy! youtube.com/shorts/TKE_S...

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Rebuilding the Impossible

YouTube video by Bridge Timelaps Official

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

If you are following the developments in the $ 1.8 Billion Slush Fund that Trump attempted to install, yes he has temporarily abandoned it, NO it Hasn't been settled, and Judge Williams may reopen a case of FRAUD against Trump! And he may NOT have immunity, since it is NOT part of official duty:

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Trump Panics as He Can't Stop Devastating Fraud Finding!

For more access to expert legal analysis, official court documents and breaking news coverage only available here at the intersection of law and politics, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.Le...

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The Jackmani Clematis is in bloom! 5/28/26

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

For what it's worth: If you haven't caught Ali Velshi's weekend show ("Velshi" Sat and Sund 10AM-1PM), you might want to record it and watch it sometime. In my opinion, Ali and Chris Hayes are two of the best journalists, interviewers, and writers on the news front anywhere these days.

Ali Velshi interviewing Laurie Garrett (virologist) on current Ebola Virus outbreak . 5/23/26

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

This is where I was three years ago (under this mower) scraping out grass and sharpening blades when this little cat came up to me and adopted me... happy 3 year old gotcha day Scooter...

I was under here sharpening mower blades 3 years ago when Scooter decided to amble over and adopt me .

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Brutal today. Scooter was out for about 4 hrs till it hit 97° then he came slinking back to the house like let me in! Like a character in: "Gimme Shelter" Oh, the heat is threat'ning My very life today If I don't get some shelter Oh yeah, I'm gonna fade away... Good news is he made it!

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Hey, Allison Gill: Heard you wondering why "shipoopi" poped into your head. I remember it from a song of that name from the musical "Music Man (1962)... @muellershewrote.com Shipoopi share.google/yVzXqeBWr6fy...

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I finally got Scooter to look up so that I can get a decent face shot. Still playing in the plant bucket like the last time...

scooter the cat playing in the plant bucket .

it's scooter the cat playing in the plant bucket . look up , scooter !

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I am busy these days communing with nature. By which I mean depositing some fertilizer on the lawn. By which I mean nitrogenous fertilizer. By which I mean non-fecal fertilizer.. By which I mean I'm not pooping on the lawn. Nor urinating. 😳😬🤔 😉😄 Nevermind. And Scooter is supervising...

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a close up of a man 's face with gray hair

Alt: a close up of a man 's face , obviously thinking " say whaaat ? "

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Planting some canna corms for the later Hummingbird visitations. They love cannas. Lookit the size of some of these corms. They should be gigantic this year with a little luck.

for scale canna bulb next to my size 12's .

25 canna bulbs planted in this area near the bird feeder station .

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Scooter and the cold snap: Temperature dropping like a rock for a few days, so here is my last Scooter shot for a bit... Let's see where Scooter is. Where is he hiding in the jungle? Hi Buddy. How's it going? Got a good hiding spot? Getting a little cold snap coming in. Maybe 33 degrees.

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

'Tis the season for tax cheating from the Epstein Class. The biggest "tax cuts for tax cheats" has occurred from Trump firing and cutting out tens of thousands of the IRS Tax Cops: $80 BB from IRS auditors.

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Get ready for lots of stupid gardening stuff from me. I like this tulip variety. I swear it was called eye liner, but it looks like a Rembrandt or Carnival type but has these striking white leaf edges...

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Scooter stuff: Are you eating grass, Scooter? Hmm. Unusual. There's a Squirrel calling (squirrel chittering in background).

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

AI is beginning to challenge anything you might believe is true or false. There was a report originating on Face Book, that Ted Lieu questioned Stephen Miller about a $6.2 billion wire transfer to a Cayman Islands shell company. Based on search results, this story is not a real. Good luck America.

Beware. This is a false report generated by AI . An example of why you can't believe half of what you see . This used to be called fraud .

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I finally moved my 6' tall philodendrons outside. Scooter was immediately enraptured by them and is playing lion 🦁 ina jungle 🌴!

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Like I said. Scooter is just happy to watch his squirrel-pals these days.

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Hey Scooter, you're not even going over to say hi to the Squirrels? Day after Easter, 2026.

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Just to remind people, we just sent our vice president over to Hungary to campaign for Victor Orban on the eve of possible thermo nuclear war in order to support Orban's continued fealty to his puppet master Vladimir Putin. Tell me what I'm missing...

Vice President JD Vance campaigning for Victor Orban in Hungary while we are at war with Iran . 4/8/2026

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Scooter sez Happy Easter everyone! May you all have a hug and a skritch from me...

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Scooter in March Squirrel Madness - Part 2 (3/25/26): Right after Part 1! Everythingb is peaceful and everyone's having a good time until... See Part 3.😄😉🤣 Part 2:

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Scooter in March Squirrel Madness - Part 1 (3/25/26): Scooter in non-carnivore mode. Just rolling around in the jonquils (but stay tuned for more hijinks in Part 2 tomorrow).

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Reporting from Earth 1.0: Sigh, you poor bastards. Thank goodness I made it to the Portal! Here on Earth Normal, we are enjoying a nice almost spring like day, and under the careful stewardship of President Harris, there is no war, and due to the new solar panel industry, electric rates are low!

on Earth 1.0 there is a nice peaceful sunset with no war and much lower electric and gasoline costs ! how you guys on earth 2.0 doin ?

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Who is responsible for fake MS NBC reports circulating on the web imitating Rachel Maddow? Isn't this Fraud?

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Scooter and the Squirrel (resuming after snow season):

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Only I am stupid enough to BBQ in mid February, in the dark, after a snow storm... This is my refusal to accept reality, and instead live in the future or past, where there are beautiful flowers, rainbows, unicorns, and BBQs everywhere! 🤫🤪😄

Nothin like the smell of burgers and roasted veggies ...

... on my frigid patio in the middle of the night 🌙 !

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mikehallden.bsky.social @mikehallden.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Random Scooter drop: NOT much Scooter, but crows, birds, squirrels, and frozen tundra galore...

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