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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

TIL that RFK Jr wrote a book about St. Francis of Assisi, and I’m wondering if he thinks Francis preached to the animals and then cut off their penises.

The cover of the book “Saint Francis of Assisi”, written by RFK Jr. and illustrated by Dennis Nolan. It depicts Francis kneeling with dove perched on his hand, while a deer and multiple other birds listen attentively. It isn’t clear if any of the animals have had their penises removed, but if they have they seem very calm about it.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Using the coffee maker at my dad’s place and it feels like someone is going to make fun of me for not knowing how to use the three shells.

A photo of an XBloom coffee machine. It has three push knobs with symbols lit up behind them, and fucked if I know what they mean.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Somehow I got on the mailing list for residents of a development in London (I’m a yank), and honestly it seems like things may be escalating a bit for them

Three emails from the Industrial Dwellings Society, sent within three hours of each other. The subject lines read “Bank Holiday Monday 4th of May”, “Head office closed”, and “Dealing with Ants”.

I really hope someone’s day improves.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Just got an ad for this device, which is supposed to help with tennis elbow. I think the FAQ raises more questions than it answers, though.

A snippet of an ad for the Rolflex, a tool for treating lateral epicondylitis. In the FAQ, it poses the question, "Can I use this with physical therapy?" The answer appears to be a recipe for some kind of mushroom based coffee additive:

1. Brew your favorite coffee and add to cup
2. Add desired amount of Pon De Crem
3. Froth or Blend (and ice if desired)
4. Enjoy!

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Yeah, tell me when you get that stuff on Kubernetes.

A photo of a trash can on a sidewalk with the headline: “Mamdani to fully fund trash containerization. The new mayor is restarting the trash revolution.”

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Tell me how old you are without telling me how old you are.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Are we suggesting that Noem gave Trump a stroke? (Kinda plausible, note that I think about it.)

A screenshot of a Newsmax email which reads “Trump, Noem Meet for 2 Hours at WH”, and “Special: What if the next stroke victim is you?”

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

It was Christmas Eve, babe, in the

Iggy Pop, shirtless on stage with a mic stand, with a red arrow pointing to the space between his lowest rib and his hip.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Okay, let’s just see what’s new on TemOH MY GOD

An ad for a canvas poster on Temu. A woman is sitting on a couch in what appears to be a yoga pose, except that her legs are bending the wrong way and, what the fuck, is that a foot growing out of her pelvis, and this is just a really nasty AI monstrosity.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Out for a walk on the trail this morning. I think Sally may have been confused because we don’t generally stop for selfies.

A beagle standing on a paved trail on a sunny autumn day, while a pudgy bald guy with a salt and pepper beard crouches beside her.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

The Flying Vees EP release party in #Philly. Just a great show.

The band “The Flying Vees”, an all woman quartet, on stage at the Philadelphia Ethical Society.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Really irritated that this apparently legit message, writing about an actual interruption of the 911 call system, looks shady as hell.

Screenshot of a text message which reads: “Statewide Issue with 9-1-1 Call Delivery
Pennsylvania is currently experiencing a... https://evb.gg/n#zgjjjtqzq5a/0h6YeIzj or
Reply with YES to confirm receipt.”

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

(FARNSWORTH VOICE) Great news, everybody!

Screenshot of LinkedIn spam which begins: “
Dear Sam,

We’re thrilled to share that you have been officially selected to be featured in Influential Women Magazine, a national publication dedicated to celebrating trailblazing women who are shaping industries, driving innovation, and making an impact.”

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Also I assure you that I am an entirely objective reporter on this issue.

A bearded bald guy cuddling with a beagle.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

How to get me interested in merch: 1. Put a dog on it. 2. Put Ben Franklin on it. 3. Put a dog dressed like Ben Franklin on it. #railsconf

Detail of a notebook cover with printed illustration of a dog, with hair, glasses, and clothes resembling those of Ben Franklin. A small banner at the bottom reads “railsconf ‘25”.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

GABRIELA'S PHỞ barr hill honey gin, aromatic herbs, phở spice infusion, jalapeño, lime, sriracha droplets

A cocktail in a highball glass, one large ice cube, and a sprig of Thai basil with a couple of drops of sriracha.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Bryn Coed nature preserve. Meh, it’s okay, I guess.

A panoramic view of a field. There are a few saplings with sleeves on them to protect against birds, and big puffy white clouds.

A tall thistle in front of a pond. There’s a birdhouse on the other side of the pond.

A panoramic view of a green field with big puffy white clouds.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Nice day for a walk at Bryn Coed park.

A massive, spreading oak tree in a green field on a beautiful spring day. The tree is a white oak, and sits on a walking trail at the Natural Lands Trust Bryn Coed preserve.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

From the annals of unnecessary scare quotes.

A sign which reads:

RESERVED PARKING
“ONLY” FOR KING STREET PLAZA TENANTS. CUSTOMERS/CLIENTS & HANDICAPPED PERSONS “ONLY”

The word “only” is in double quotes each time it appears for no apparent reason.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Sally hopes you all had a lovely Mother’s Day.

A beagle rolls on her back in the grass in front of a mass of lilacs.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Guy looks like Principal Vernon.

Principal Vernon (Paul Gleason) in The Breakfast Club, throwing the horns menacingly at John Bender (Judd Nelson).

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Coincidentally, this is exactly the same conversation that happens every time I pass gas in front of my wife.

A comic strip panel. Namor hands raised dramatically, says "DO NOT TOOT IT!" to Doctor Doom, who is holding a horn to his metal lips. "Fool!", Doom responds, "Doctor Doom toots as he pleases!"

He toots it.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Every once in a while I'm going through some notes and find a little Easter Egg I left for myself.

A screenshot of the note-taking app, Obsidian. The displayed note is for "Match Expressions", has a couple of tags identifying it as being related to Kubernetes, and says:

"The syntax for editing match expressions is a straight pain in the dong. You should start by going to docs.kubernetes.io to copy an example config before you try writing it from scratch."

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

2 things: 1. A few years ago, I started getting seriously into playing the violin after many years of neglect. Now I am playing with friends at least once a week, as well as teaching tunes to a group once a month. Making music with friends has gotten me through some shit. 2. This dog.

Sally the beagle’s head poking out from under a quilt. She’s looking at the camera and but looks like she could fall asleep at any moment.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Trying to convince my wife to get this for us so I can put a bacon costume on the dog while she naps on it.

Sally the beagle sitting on top of a bed and looking soulfully at the camera.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Visited family today with Sally.

A very stylish beagle sitting in the back seat of a car, wearing a jean jacket and an orange walking harness underneath. She’s looking at the camera.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Imagine being against gay marriage when it’s actually just this

An image from the television series Farscape. Crichton (Ben Browder) reacts in horror as he realizes that he’s standing in a window in his underwear and women’s stockings while a crowd gathers outside. The alien D’Argo (Anthony Simcoe) is on his hands and knees between Crichton’s legs looking extremely hung over.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

If you gave me a thousand years, I would never have guessed the venue. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_Co...

From the Wikipedia article on Soul Coughing: “In February 2022, Doughty and Steinberg performed together in Los Angeles during Steinberg's set for Watkins Family Hour. The duo performed Soul Coughing songs "Super Bon Bon" and "True Dreams of Wichita", which marked the first occasion members of Soul Coughing appeared on stage together since the split in 2000.”

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I’m past the age where I should be posting thirst traps, but come on. Who doesn’t love a silver fox with a tricolor beagle?

A bald guy with a short, mostly white beard and glasses lays on his side, smiling at the camera, while a beagle lies in the crook of his arm, completely conked out.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

“Hey there, Microsoft Edge on MacOS! What’s new?” (bllllelaarrrrrghghhh) “Yikes.”

A screenshot of the Microsoft Edge browser on Mac OS. This screen was the first thing I saw upon starting it, and it is absolutely filled with news articles, ads, infographics, and other crap, some of which cycled through various tiles as I was looking at it.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Been napping. Did I miss anything?

A tricolor beagle lying on her side on a bed, with just her head poking out from beneath a colorful quilt.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Moved Sally’s doggie bed to a sunbeam and she is most pleased.

A beagle executing a maneuver known as the half sploot, where the front legs are tucked underneath her and her rear legs are splayed out behind her. Her rear legs are sticking off of the fluffy dog bed she is otherwise resting on, and she is looking at the camera while being illuminated by a sunbeam.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Post your favorite #DoctorWho, wrong answers only.

Rodney Dangerfield, in a tux, holding a vanilla cupcake with a candle sticking out of it.

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Sam Leibowitz @samleibowitz.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

It’s the weekend. Sally is taking some time to recharge her batteries, and is suspicious that you’re not doing the same. Be like Sally. Take care of yourself as best you can.

Sally the beagle, resting on a bed with rumpled quilts and pillows, giving the camera a bit of side eye.

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