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Paul

@oddlystarry.bsky.social
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Sky watcher, book lover, game player, map explorer, software crafter, #oxj thinker-upper, dad of three, husband of one.

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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 5h
Today’s words are “reap” and/or “carboy”. Let’s take an Oddly Horrifying Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 12h
Fog swirling slowly Vivid imagination Tactile sensations #HaikuChallenge [tactile] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku #halloween
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Today’s words are “catnap” and/or “otherworldly”. Let’s take an Oddly Horrifying Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The savor of blood Vampire stalking his prey Midnight feeding time #HaikuChallenge [savor] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku #halloween
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Today’s words are “baleful” and/or “haunch”. Let’s take an Oddly Horrifying Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Scariest season Sanguine stains on the carpet Loved one gone missing #HaikuChallenge [sanguine] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku #halloween
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Today’s words are “affidavit” and/or “nidorous”. Let’s take an Oddly Horrifying Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Frightful October Fuchsia hair and saffron eyes Aliens descend #HaikuChallenge [saffron] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Today’s words are “bad” and/or “bone” but NOT “bad to the bone” #unphrase #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
October’s raven Inspiring our stories Haunting our daydreams #HaikuChallenge [raven] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today’s words are “squick” and/or “chant”. Let’s take an Oddly Horrifying Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today we observe the quindecennial of #oxj /#unpair / #unphrase! Fifteen years ago today, I started posting pairs of words for #oxj (formerly #ohj). That’s 10,958 words and still going!
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Rapt in a novel Notifications ignored Bedtime passes by #HaikuChallenge [rapt] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today’s words are “pipe dream” and/or “grimy”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Radiant rising Perseids streak overhead Wish upon a star #HaikuChallenge [radiant] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today’s words are “otiose” and/or “glitter”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Just a quill and ink Beautiful calligraphy Swoops and curlicues #HaikuChallenge [quill] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today’s words are “moschate” and/or “spinoff”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Just one raised eyebrow Information required Unspoken query #HaikuChallenge [query] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Today’s words are “levity” and/or “fawning”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Find your library Go quench your thirst for knowledge Read a book today #HaikuChallenge [quench] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Today’s words are “bracken” and/or “personate”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
French fry inventor Potato chip creator Pantheon of greats #HaikuChallenge [pantheon] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Today’s words are “once” and/or “lifetime” but NOT “once in a lifetime” #unphrase #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Picturesque journey Paddling across the river Lovely palisade #HaikuChallenge [palisade] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today’s words are “nebulize” and/or “juggle”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Colorful landscape Mother Nature’s Fall palette Eye-catching season #HaikuChallenge [palette] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Today’s words are “blazer” and/or “equivocal”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Frost-covered windows Blustery afternoon walks Wintery onset #HaikuChallenge [onset] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Today’s words are “saucy” and/or “greasepaint”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Chocolates and candies Dentist drill whirring closer Scary October #HaikuChallenge [october] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ocean of syrup Are you thinking of maple Or maybe chocolate #HaikuChallenge [ocean] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today’s words are “bijou” and/or “overbook”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Today’s words are “imperative” and/or “dunce”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Yummy dilemma Which cola is tastier Sugary nuance #HaikuChallenge [nuance] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Today’s words are “hightail” and/or “synthespian”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
An unknotting brow With nascent understanding Lightbulb overhead #HaikuChallenge [nascent] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today’s words are “life” and/or “party” but NOT “the life of the party” #unphrase #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Put on your best hat Stroll along the nacre path Meet me at the beach #HaikuChallenge [nacre] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today’s words are “foxglove” and/or “top billing”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Mauve leaves and green sky Footfalls like booming thunder Funny mushroom snack #HaikuChallenge [mauve] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Today’s words are “wheelie” and/or “commence”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Stop for a moment Marvel at every sunset Anticipate stars #HaikuChallenge [marvel] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today’s words are “voidable” and/or “docudrama”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Condiment and salt Slender stick of potato Majestic french fry #HaikuChallenge [majestic] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Today’s words are “gazehound” and/or “overdub”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Flickering lantern Brown leaves crunching underfoot Shadowy tombstones #HaikuChallenge [lantern] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Today’s words are “factotum” and/or “bemused”. Let’s take an Oddly Entertaining Journey! #oxjDailyWords #oxj bit.ly/N9yibo
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Isotope layer Geological landmark Atomic testing #HaikuChallenge [landmark] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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Paul @oddlystarry.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
All-night stargazing Lambent eastern horizon Thinking of breakfast #HaikuChallenge [lambent] #haiku #haikoid #homemadehaiku
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