As a cultural anthropologist, I find it interesting how the term “anthropologist” is making its way into the popular vernacular. @therickwilson.bsky.social declares himself an “anthropologist of Trump,” which is curious, because cultural anthropologists study groups, by & large. 1/3

Geordie is my little bell-weather. Whenever he & Apollo need something: kibbles, fresh water, litter scooped, Geordie lets me know. Daily. I know when he comes to paw at me, something needs my attention. He’s such a smart boy! 🎓🐈‍⬛

Former ICE lawyer Ryan Schwank: “I received secretive orders to teach new cadets to violate the Constitution.”

This goofball, Geordie, has been on Prozac since Friday; he’s a new cat! The constant zoomies, incessant meowing, bullying Apollo are way down. He’s much calmer. Hasn’t bitten/scratched me in 2 days. He’s still his goofy self, just more relaxed. I thought it would take 4 weeks! #CatsOfBluesky 🐈‍⬛💕✌️

I’ve taught in higher ed for 20+ years. One thing I don’t get is the disdain for university (higher ed) now. Think of the name “university.” What does that infer? As I often tell my students at the beginning of each term, they’re at University to learn about the Universe. Welcome to curiosity.🧐🌏✌️📚💕

She is awesome to read

What’s the ETA for the patriotic tourists to visit the Supreme Court?

The #FascistGOP have, for decades, embraced corruption to bring us to the brink of destruction now. This goes deeper than SCOTUS Justices accepting bribes; this is a deep rot in an entire Republican party plotted for 40+ years. And see what they’ve wrought. 💔🇺🇸

This one hits hard.

First look at Trump's reaction to the SCOTUS decision on tariffs.

How about the death penalty for refusing reproductive healthcare for women or refusing to wear a condom? Women are ALREADY DYING because of lack of access to reproductive healthcare. Would they like ALL women to die? #AbortionIsHealthcare

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Has anyone else had cataract surgery w/ complications? I had surgery one week ago, & my right eye is still very blurry after a corneal abrasion. It’s very frustrating b/c I can’t drive even w/ glasses, & I’m supposed to begin work on Monday. I’m very depressed & despondent now. 😢

While my right eye is improving, it’s still blurry. This surgery has been so frustrating & disappointing. It’s a good thing I took a week off. I’m thinking I may need to take more time off at this point. 😢

I really dislike these new Jeezus ads. Leading people down the garden path. Promising them nothing.

I heard on OPB today that DHS is planning to surge ICE/CPB into Oregon soon now that they’ve given up on Minnesota. Which city do you think they’ll target in Oregon? I guess…Portland. I live in St. Johns where there are LOTS of immigrants/brown people. Time to buy some whistles & clear my cache.🌏✌️

My cataract surgery has not gone well. My right eye is still not doing well. It’s painful, swollen & blurry still. If it’s not better in the morning, I’m calling my surgeon again. Has anyone else had this complication?

This whole voter ID thing is a scam. When you go to vote in your district, if you are a legally registered voter, you are on the voter roll. This is just another scam to disenfranchise voters who aren’t white men.

Had my cataract surgery Friday w/ a small complication. I have a corneal abrasion in my right eye, so yesterday in my post-op appt, the doc put in a contact lens patch & prescribed antibiotic drops as a precaution. Left eye is doing great, & right eye is much better today! See the doc tomorrow! 👀

I had cataract surgery yesterday. Left eye went great. Right eye has a corneal abrasion, so in my post-op appt, my doc put in a contact lens patch & put me on antibiotic drops. It feels much better today, but I’m so exhausted. Don’t bounce back like I used to. 🌏✌️👀

What is this TikTok bullshyte about safety settings I’m seeing in my ads all over the place? I’ve NEVER felt safe on Tik Tok, & now, I don’t even want to be on there. What a load of crap.

Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte

Jabba the Trump. And Salacious de Bondi. What a sick pair. 🤮

Will the world EVER stop toxic masculinity? Not even the Olympics will. What a F’ing shame. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Tomorrow is my cataract surgery. I have to admit, I’m really scared. Something about messing w/ my eyes really scares me. I’ve had 3 C-sections, 3 knee surgeries, surgery on my hand, gall bladder surgery, but none of those scared me. This. One. Does. I can’t go to sleep. 😬😢

This goofball just saw the vet, & she agrees that Geordie is one weird cat. He’s confident, hyper-aware, but doesn’t respond like a cat & has kitty ADHD. He has been prescribed kitty Prozac to help w/ some of his more destructive behaviors & chemical imbalance. #CatsOfBlueSky 🐈‍⬛❤️😳

🎨 "Zapiro cartoon published on @dailymaverick (2 February 2026) on Heads Up @realDonaldTrump " #EpsteinFiles - zapiro.com/260202dm%22

Your Black History Moment Not in The Epstein Files.

Grace. Respect. Love.

These days, I’m trying to think of happy things. One of my fave memories was hearing part of the French Orchestra perform Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” at sundown in Sté. Chapelle in Paris, France on a beautiful summer day. The sun came streaming thru the stained-glass windows. Glorious! 🎶❤️

I wonder why I had to pay nearly $6,000 on my $53,000 salary last year when people like Trump, Bezos, Zuckerberg, Cook, etc. likely paid nothing? Not to mention nothing in Capital Gains taxes. How is this fair? And the Trump Regime is spending it on shit I disagree with. 🤬

The problem with the Olympics in 2026 is that it has always been an event that draws attention to the United States, and we are too embarrassed by our country right now for that to be comfortable.

NEW: A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.

Just gonna drop this photo of January 6 insurrectionist Jake Lang destroying a "Prosecute ICE" sculpture in Minneapolis. He's been arrested for this, btw.

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My cataract surgery for both eyes is next Friday. I’m ready for it, because I can barely see, but I’m also quite nervous. Wish me luck! 🍀🤞

I make decent money, too. Not wealthy by any stretch, but I’m starting to struggle by the end of each month now. Any extra expense sends me into panic mode. I’m afraid I will never be able to retire. Maybe we should stop being happy about long life-spans these days. 3/3 😞💔

I’ve been noticing a steep rise in grocery prices lately. Particularly produce, but also other products, too. And, this is in addition to the higher prices in the last few years. Just feeding myself has become a much larger part of my budget, as my salary has not kept up. 1/

Today I took my car for an oil change only to find I needed a new battery, a transmission flush & new wiper blades. There went $550 bucks. Cars are so expensive to maintain, but I kinda knew all this was needed, & I have a good mechanic I trust. 💸

When my daughter was 2 yo, she got out of bed at dark-thirty, unlocked the front door, in her diaper & T-shirt w/ Pooh Bear, & started walking down the road. A kind man saw her & went house-house to find who she belonged to. 1/

The Trump Regime is putting the American people in trauma every single day now. As we stand w/ the people of Minneapolis, watching as their citizens are assaulted & murdered, we are witnesses to & victims of that trauma. The only way to heal this is to remove this #FascistRegime from power. 💔🇺🇸🌏✌️

I know this is trivial, but I NEED trivial right now… Sandwich shops have abandoned the good, old-fashioned BLT. They always want to add some weird ingredient like: avocado (gross), sprouts (nope), cream cheese (huh?), chipotle sauce (Jeezus). I just want bread, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo. Done.

Geordie is getting cozy tonight. 🐈‍⬛❤️ #CatsOfBluesky

It seems clear to me that the Trump Regime is determined to put their own citizens in trauma. Every day. Undocumented immigrants who’ve done nothing wrong are also being traumatized every day. This is no government. This is a fascist regime. 😞💔🇺🇸

As a USian, I stand w/ our NATO Allies, not this sick MF’er of a POTUS who denigrates the contributions of our allies in the wars post-9/11. I KNOW what sacrifices our Allies made in our name. The UK, Denmark, France, all of them! They sacrificed their sons & daughters for OUR safety. #ThankYou 🌏✌️

What is MOST disturbing to me is that former Biden DOJ officials are NOT speaking out to bolster Jack Smith. Where is Merrick Garland? Where is Lisa Monaco? F’ing cowards. 🤬 youtube.com/watch?v=85us...

I have dealt w/ depression since I was a teenager. I’m 60 yo now. It has come & gone my entire life. Mostly here. Seldom gone. This song fully represents this depression. The deep self-loathing, turmoil, despair, darkness. It surrounds you. Drags all down w/ you. 😞⚓️ youtube.com/watch?v=ySzr...

Let me just say, Canada’s PM #MarkCarney is my new bestie. As a USian, I thank him for bitch-slapping that sorry excuse of a POTUS. Thank you, #Canada for standing up to our authoritarian bully! Now, watch U.S. Rock-n-Roll that orange MF’er! ❤️🇨🇦 💔🇺🇸 #Resist

PM of Canada - the New Slim Shady. Best speech at Davos. The #OrangeShitgibbon can suck it. And, so will the U.S. thanks to the R. Kelly of a POTUS. 💔🇺🇸🌏✌️ #PMMarkCarneySpeech youtube.com/watch?v=izDA...