First time I’ve watched the #tdf2026 in a week just to check in. Same old, same old.

The Tour is over IMO. Unless something changes I’m done. Zzzzzzzzz

A Giant Leopard Moth. No fungi but interesting moths. #fungifriends

Always the last one.

Jill Lawrence@jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 4w ago

WASHINGTON — Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) released the following statement on the Maine U.S. Senate race: “I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”

Yes. Yes. Yes.

Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret)@portlandken.bsky.social · last mo.

When Jeff Bezos (who is 100 times richer than Taylor Swift) was married, he essentially took over the city of Venice, pushed locals aside, and provided nothing lasting in return. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce personally donated over $26 million to charities to commemorate their wedding.

I’m wondering if they’re showing podiums on TNT and I’m happy that Peacock is…every single one.

#fungifriends An interesting find in the woods today. Claude (Anthropic) tells me it’s Ganoderma sessile. Commonly known as Artists Conk.

I am screaming about this. I’m sick of them talking already. I don’t need clips of what I watched for 3 weeks. Thank God I don’t have to watch the TDF with them. On Peacock they show every podium and only comment on that.

Lady Starblade@ladystarblade.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Man. The MAX/TNT feed HATES showing podiums. They’ve only shown a snippet of Milan’s stage podium in the background of a Yapping Blythe segment. They haven’t even shown Jonas’s final pink interview. Just clips & punditry. Ugh. Will have to VPN into some other replay to actually SEE it. 😒 #Giro26

Can we see a podium on the last day maybe instead of blah blah talking. Unbelievable. #Giro2026

Happy Fungi Day. A wood ear or jelly ear popped up on this decaying log. #fungifriends

This is a good sign! chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/05...

Eaglet hatches in Chicago for the first time in more than 100 years

While several of the birds have attempted to nest and hatch in the city, April 28 was the first time an eaglet reared its head, according to the park district. Officials and local birding groups docum...

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The good news: limited supply. You must apply to get one whew. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/u...

The Latest Place Trump’s Face Will Appear: Some U.S. Passports

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We warned these motherfuckers not to invite him.

Katie Phang@katiephang.bsky.social · 3mo ago

If they continue that WHCD and Felon Trump still speaks on that open stage after Secret Service shot and killed someone in the hotel lobby, there is something seriously wrong with these people.

Had a visitor show up.

He needs to just hang around with Trump 24/7.

What a day! Orban - out Van aert wins Paris - Roubaix McElroy wins the Masters 2nd year in a row. Peace.

When does he get arrested.

Taniel@taniel.bsky.social · 4mo ago

JUST IN: Viktor Orban conceded his defeat in Hungary. The far-right leader & Trump ally will no longer be prime minister. What remains to be seen is the size of his defeat — and whether the opposition wins a supermajority to amend the constitution and reverse Orban’s rule.

So will Orban move to Mara Lago?

Turkey Tail fungi. And it’s turkey hunting season.

I’m liking the lichen on this old dead tree. #fungifriends

In the spirit of Orange Shit, Chuck Norris died. What’s for dinner?

THIS IS HUGE!!! A Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official Resigns, Citing the Iran War www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/w...

A Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official Resigns, Citing the Iran War

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I love my state. www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news...

Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats

Federal rhetoric about election intervention hasn’t yet translated into concrete action, election officials say. Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats.

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Gross. www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-club-...

Trump’s Club Cited by Health Inspectors for Rat and Insect Infestations

Officials also flagged food contamination risks.

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Texas voting is unbelievable. I voted early today in Illinois. Which means I filled out my ballot and dropped it off in the secure lockbox at the police station. March 17 is the act voting day.

Lichen #fungifriends My iPhone identified it as a “bug”

#FungiFriends Early Crocus. Very early.

I believe I’ve got a False Turkey Tail on a dead tree trunk on my property. #FungiFriends

Oh man this is golden. More golden than Oval Office doodads.

Marc Elias@marcelias.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The king of law firm capitulators was also apparently an Epstein fanboy. www.ft.com/content/e12a...

Streaming tonight for all Illinois residents. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Sun-Times, WBEZ and UChicago to host first live-broadcast debate for Democratic Senate candidates

U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton square off Monday night ahead of their marquee matchup in the March 17 primary election.

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