Reposted by Wes Pinklec0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026There are up to 8,000 species of katydids in family Tettigoniidae, 255 in North America alone. But this hot pink katydid isn't some exotic species, it's a 'morph', a normal genetic color variant. Here's the weird part: this is the DOMINANT color gene in katydids. (📷: Audubon Zoo) 421244
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 29/09/2026Doing a little walk on Saturday and some fundraising for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.afspwalks.donordrive.comPlease support the Chicagoland Walk this fall to help #stopsuicidePlease support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Donate or register to walk! 2216
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 27/09/2026Discussing EV fast charging costs vs gas with @wrenispinkle.bsky.social last night reminded me of a coworker that said his new giant SUV was "better on gas" than his large truck because it cost $100 to fill up instead of $120... 290
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 27/09/2026We were struggling to figure out why my 11-year-old was getting a TLS error trying to connect to a game server until I realized his system clock was way off. He set it back to manipulate his time limits and was more mad I caught him than he was glad to join the game. 5452
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 27/09/2026Why? Can something bad happen if the wrong people have detailed access to your location?theintercept.comFlock Wants the Most Detailed Map of Its Surveillance Cameras Taken OfflineA new map shows Flock has more cameras in the U.S. than was previously known. The company wants the map taken down. 2295
Reposted by Wes PinkleJoad The Wet Sprocket @joadsprocket.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Never Forget 923814
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 26/09/2026Continuing my string of healthy choices today, this is the first time I've bought a kringle without intent to share. Pumpkin. 4370
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 26/09/2026I was inspired. (As if I definitely wouldn't have done this anyways) 4200
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 26/09/2026"The benefit of the doubt is more than an expression. It is a life philosophy that asks us to be curious before we are certain, to leave room for an explanation, and to remember that the person on our screen has a life beyond the moment we are watching." 1185
Reposted by Wes PinkleMeatwad Ron: Summer of Ron @wrenispinkle.bsky.social · 25/09/2026But sir, this is my emotional support iced coffee 7814
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 24/09/2026The whole video of this highlights why I think it's stupid that Reagan started the tradition of presidents saluting. He's trying to look stoic/regal but just demonstrates that the school his parents sent him off to didn't impart him with military bearing or discipline. 1161
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 23/09/2026If I foam roller in short shorts and nobody is there to see it, is it still slutty? 9330
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 23/09/2026Just realized I didn't remember the 21st night of September. 3 of the Planeteers are disappointed. 4160
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 22/09/2026I normally stay out of the disc horse du jour, but the "transplant" gatekeeping of who can move to places is particularly irksome to me, a guy that didn't grow up in one spot. As an adult I've lived in and loved Queens, where 1 in 3 people aren't born in America and the Chicago area. I hurt no one. 6350
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 21/09/2026Going into the Polish grocery store while hungry. I'm going to buy all the pierogi 6420
Reposted by Wes Pinklewhetstone @whetstone.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Re: immigrant/transplant/native discourse: It comes down to the fact that some people are dickheads, and if the dickheads are from elsewhere you'll notice them more than been-around-forever dickheads. My controversial view: there's nothing wrong with moving, and it's better not to be a dickhead. 1133
Reposted by Wes Pinklehockey bear dot space @hockeybear.space · 21/09/2026Meatwad Ron for President 031
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 21/09/2026Imagine working at the Pentagon, after a couple decades of professional dedication and service and the TV anchor turned boss brings in a 29 year old Disney actor turned "boxer" to talk at you. Not sure if it's more embarrassing or insulting. (and don't even think about not shaving your face)sg.news.yahoo.comHegseth Hosts Reality TV Bros at Pentagon to Lecture TroopsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth tried to hype up service members with a special visit from MAGA-friendly influencers turned reality stars, the Paul brothers. The self-styled “Secretary of War” hosted f... 5161
Reposted by Wes PinkleWes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 20/09/2026One person at the party told me that I'm going to make a good husband for somebody one day and I hope they're right. 🥰 091
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 20/09/2026Some people think they're making clever commentary & it's just this half-baked exchange from Legally Blonde 2: Elle: I trusted you. I looked up to you. Rep Rudd: I can't do anyone any good if I'm no longer here. Elle: But you're not doing anybody any good. Nobody in your district. Not even yourself. 161
Reposted by Wes PinkleWyatt Sinclair @crumblsucks.wyattswickedgoods.com · 20/09/2026Attending my first WPBL game was amazing and I can't wait to go to Game Four tomorrow. The fans are fiercely loyal, the positivity is fantastic, and everyone is just so nice to each other. 11/10, must see. 2545
Reposted by Wes PinkleHoyle @axelhoyle.bsky.social · 20/09/2026we can't all feel overwhelmed and paralyzed at the same time, we gotta take shifts 1132
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 19/09/2026Ad libbing a bit on an appetizer to bring to a coworker's party 4140
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 19/09/2026Lyft driver didn't say anything except "it's going to rain next week." Added to favorites. 0120
Reposted by Wes PinkleMeatwad Ron: Summer of Ron @wrenispinkle.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The goodest boi 🥹nbcsandiego.comSan Diego dog brings toys to intruder during home break-in, video showsThe homeowners watched the break-in unfold on their phones. Their golden retriever saw a potential playmate. 8575
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 18/09/2026There's a lot of boot Marines with no NDSM flying out of SAV today and it hit me that their Parris Island experience is exactly as far removed in time from mine as mine was from my dad's. So now I want to know how my dad was so old at my age... 2210
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 18/09/2026I have a young airman here that never had Krystal before. About to expand his mind. 1140
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 18/09/2026My superpower is the ability to find something stupid to fixate on and torment myself with within 8 hours of any time I notice things are going well for me. 2180
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 18/09/2026When I see her I hear Borat voice in my head saying "my wife" 🥰 1490
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 17/09/2026Accidentally replied to a group text about someone being drunk when that someone was in the group text 3300
Reposted by Wes PinkleWes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 16/09/2026If the consensus is that you're a bellend, saying "consensus has been wrong before" does nothing to disprove that. 062
Reposted by Wes PinkleMeatwad Ron: Summer of Ron @wrenispinkle.bsky.social · 16/09/2026If it seems like none of the major sports outlets are even covering the WPBL, it’s because they aren’t luckily, we have Wyatt 13311
Reposted by Wes PinkleMeatwad Ron: Summer of Ron @wrenispinkle.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We have to get rid of these people “Congress has been informally notified about the pending deal, most of which is to be paid for with foreign military financing — in which U.S. taxpayer dollars are given to Israel to turn around and buy the weapons.”nbcsandiego.comTrump administration plans to send powerful bombs to Israel in $2.8B weapons saleThe Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000-pound bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal. 23610
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 16/09/2026I have a coworker that wouldn't shut up about how this bill was going to make him a multi-millionaire. So to him I say, "hahahhahahahahaha"nbcnews.comSenate blocks crypto regulation bill in a major blow to the industryThe 49-50 vote on whether to move forward with the legislation was a pivotal election-year test for the $2.3 trillion cryptocurrency market. 1150
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 16/09/2026Haraldr Sigurðarson invaded northern England in 1066. 917 years later I was born. 1100
Reposted by Wes PinkleWyatt Sinclair @crumblsucks.wyattswickedgoods.com · 15/09/2026If your shake ain't whack, you're at Shake Shack. If your shake makes deepfakes, it's Steak 'n Shake. 3153
Wes Pinkle @ywfyf.com · 15/09/2026I have two degrees! I'm so much more affluent than I realized! 3110