Beef-witted [BEEF-wit-id] (adj.) -Having an inactive or poorly functioning brain, thought to be from eating too much beef. -Of or pertaining to one who is “a meat-head.” Used in a sentence: “I still can’t believe what a beef-witted throttlebottom they hired to lead that department!”

Postcard from my collection, sent 1912.

i never posted it here but i got a new tattoo last week!!!

- The daily video game history fact - Catacomb 3-D (1991) is the first FPS to display the player’s hand in a texture-mapped 3D environment, making it one of the earliest examples of what would evolve into the modern first-person shooter genre. Gameplay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVHl...

Bridge Clearance xkcd.com/3174/

Monday's stream went GREAT! The test for losmas went off with flying colors! packed house felt so damn cozy, cant wait for losmas! Big thanks to all who helped! AND WE UNCEREMONIOUSLY BEAT THE SWAMP TEMPLE, 2 TEMPLES DOWN! No schedule for this coming week , takin a break to prep! SEE U 12/14/25

Absquatulate [ab-SKWAH-chyuh-leyt] (v.) - To leave abruptly; abscond or run off. - To get out of Dodge; to Bug out; G.T.F.O. Used in a sentence: “The rapidly approaching sirens of the local constabulary were all the motivation Mortimer required to absquatulate post haste.”

Summer pals. Photo from my collection, 1942.

Satellite Imagery xkcd.com/3173/

Bum! ❤️ Photo from my collection, 1936.

Casting an unschedule nap spell on you. Postcard from my collection, no date.

Forswunke [for-SWUNGK] (adj.) - Extremely exhausted after physical exertion. Used in a sentence: “Remind me to never again challenge those surprisingly farouche malaperts to a feisty round of gelatin grappling; I’m absolutely forswunke.”

Gramercy [gram-UHR-see] (interj.) - An enthusiastic expression used to convey deep or heartfelt thanks. Used in a sentence: “‘Gramercy!’ Lionel gasped once they yanked the Thanksgiving turkey off his head, his hair now basted to a glossy sheen that no shampoo would ever absturge.”

I have posted a new video to YouTube that I've titled "The Black Cauldron - Part 1 - Nov 28th, 2025" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHlcY9hm6x4

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I am playing The Black Cauldron, come hangout with me over at https://twitch.tv/herrbawl #herrbawlshangout

Fifteen Years xkcd.com/3172/

Honeyfuggle [HUHN-ee-FUHG-uhl] (v.) -To flatter or sweet-talk to get what you want. -To wheedle, blandish or cajole; to ballyhoo. Used in a sentence: “Oh, sweetie, if you think you can honeyfuggle me with your your mellifluous compliments—think again!”

much better.

... here is the same cat sitting in a bowl with a party hat on. Negatives from my collection, ca. 1950s.

This is a great photo of a cat sitting in a bowl. "No way she could top that", you're thinking. WELL GUESS WHAT...

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Monitoring #squirrelcrimes together. 🥹

Cats are standing by, ready to help you wrap presents this holiday season. Photo from my collection, 1964.

Bibliognost [BIB-lee-uh-nahst] (n.) - A well-read person with wide knowledge of books. Use: “Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”

Geologic Core Sample xkcd.com/3171/

Hiraeth (HEE-reyeth) (n.) - An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was. Used in a sentence: “And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”

Although you are late, I see you are sincere, I have dressed up as a smooth, fat sea cucumber many times, and I am satisfied.

We all need to get dramatic portraits like this done with our cats. Postcard from my collection, no date/info.

Detective Instinct is NOW AVAILABLE in all regions (on 15% launch discount for the next two weeks)! Thank you all for supporting us. We did our best to craft a story we can be proud of, so we hope sincerely hope you enjoy it 🫡 Check it out on Steam or Nintendo Switch!

Service Outage xkcd.com/3170/

Quanked [kwangkt] (adj.) - Overpowered by fatigue. - Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy. Origin uncertain Used in a sentence: “After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”

Postcard from my collection titled “The Rivals”. Undated.

Groak [grohk] (v.) -Staring at someone while they eat, in the hope that they will offer you some food. (n.) -A wistful look on any article greatly desired. Used in a sentence: “The ambrosial redolence wafting from the delightsome smorgasbord had my pups groaking throughout the holiday repast.”

Scurryfunge [SKUR-ee-funj] (v.) - To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over. (n.) - The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.

Sometimes I put in an absurdly low bid on an eBay auction with the certainty that I definitely won't get it but also a vanishingly slim hope that MAYBE by some miracle nobody else will bid. Anyway that is how I ended up adding this magnificent glass plate negative to my collection! No date/info.

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