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@shellifknow.bsky.social

Contributing chaotic good to the world since the 1970s. Schadenfreude fanatic. Concerts are life. šŸ’™

created December 26, 2024

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Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

What an adorable lil man! And the barbers and stylists who just have that great knack for working with kiddos are priceless!

1/9/2025, 7:38:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Takes one to know one, eh?

1/9/2025, 6:58:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I used the good Doctor yesterday to treat my lonely Fireball. Excellent Dr - 10/10 would recommend.

1/9/2025, 6:58:17 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Hmmm…what happens when the committee wants to renegotiate the deal after the fact? That should be a familiar scenario…

1/9/2025, 6:56:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I will feel like Elvis has left the building.

1/9/2025, 6:55:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

🤣

1/9/2025, 1:06:21 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I felt this on a cellular level.

31/8/2025, 11:26:34 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I literally barked when I read that. Neighborhood squirrels ran in fear.

31/8/2025, 11:20:49 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Also: j/k about stopping.

31/8/2025, 11:19:37 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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31/8/2025, 11:19:08 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Until next time…

31/8/2025, 10:10:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Say less - I’m familiar with this genre.

31/8/2025, 10:10:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Sounds legit - 10/10.

31/8/2025, 8:24:51 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

He’s got this distinct look like his soul has left the building and the occupier is still installing the upload.

31/8/2025, 7:32:26 PM | 65 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

They’re out here doing the Lord’s work by keeping an absolute classic alive.

31/8/2025, 7:31:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Bro…trigger warning, please. I’ve not had enough coffee for that level of jump scare!

31/8/2025, 4:21:57 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

No, that’s his partner! Just watch that fabulous documentary series called South Park!

31/8/2025, 4:21:08 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I once said he had the rizz of 3-day old roadkill, but I like yours too.

31/8/2025, 4:16:36 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Wellā€¦ā€We are all going to dieā€. - Joni Ernst (R), IA

31/8/2025, 4:11:29 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I would also recommend The Guardian and Reuters - getting a perspective from outside the US taps into separate sources that are not predisposed to spin the reporting to a favorable light for the administration.

31/8/2025, 4:08:22 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

And since I learned that a while back, I’ve never given a dime again. I do my own carefully selected charitable donations; they can do their own from the billions of profits they rake in, since they’re more readily able to pay their bills than I am.

31/8/2025, 2:57:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social)

One time, out of nowhere, my youngest said, ā€œI hate moths - they’re like the butterfly’s creepy uncle.ā€ I think about that a lot. I’m not sure what hidden wisdom that statement holds, but I’m sure it’s there.

31/8/2025, 2:55:54 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I love those accidentally funny/witty comments. One time when my oldest was like 9 or 10 (mid-20s now) was riding in the car with me on the interstate. That day there were a ton of semi trucks around us. She pipes up and says ā€œWhat is this, the semi-finals?ā€. It was so accidentally layered and funny

31/8/2025, 2:51:36 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I stopped in a drive thru yesterday to grab a hamburger. I was behind a car with a beautiful, shiny Rottie that looked to be ā€œteenagerā€ stage. Window down, head out, sniffing ALL the smells - living his best life. I had to say ā€œHi puppy!ā€ And I got the best, derpiest smile back. Made my day!

31/8/2025, 1:39:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

His Silliness is an excellent, regal name. 10/10 - no notes.

31/8/2025, 1:26:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

GCN: the thirst trap for these times. šŸ˜‚

31/8/2025, 1:21:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

And derping all the do-dah day.

31/8/2025, 3:33:01 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s like an oasis in the desert, I tell ya.

31/8/2025, 1:20:00 AM | 26 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

We out here but it feels like being a blue grain of sand on a blood red beach.

31/8/2025, 1:18:43 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

True, but that particular one has a lovely ring to it, don’t you think?

31/8/2025, 1:17:29 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah, she wasn’t named after her; She was named for the effects from her.

31/8/2025, 1:15:10 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Fair enough.

31/8/2025, 1:13:46 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

You could have titled this: The Introvert’s Guide To Successful Gatherings.

30/8/2025, 11:31:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Well…for some of us anyway.

30/8/2025, 10:53:04 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Ah, I see you’re a Petty Crocker too. Hello, sister! šŸ˜‚

30/8/2025, 7:52:04 PM | 86 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes.

30/8/2025, 7:50:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

That is very heartening to hear. It is serious work to find reliably factual news/journalism these days!

30/8/2025, 7:48:52 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Yep - shy like a rabid squirrel.

30/8/2025, 6:37:38 PM | 16 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social)

ā€œIf you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.ā€ - Neil Peart, via Rush. Been thinking a lot about that line these days… youtu.be/c6pn8O7nXKY?...

30/8/2025, 5:49:26 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

30/8/2025, 5:05:06 AM | 19 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

But…you’re hoping there’s still a bigger gift just hiding behind the couch?

30/8/2025, 4:57:32 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m frankly hoping my social calendar will fill up like it’s freshman year of college all over again.

30/8/2025, 4:52:30 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Frankly, you don’t need that sort of negativity in your life. Tell them if that’s a bit much to go find less, then throw an ultra-rager.

30/8/2025, 4:51:17 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Kinda small for a sausage though, dontcha think?

30/8/2025, 4:48:21 AM | 22 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

When in doubt, manufacture a word that seems like it could be legit German. People will think you’re an intellectual. Follow me for more life hacks.

30/8/2025, 4:43:48 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

The Time’s Up TeeHee.

30/8/2025, 4:42:18 AM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Spoken like someone who does not have a Labrador retriever.

30/8/2025, 3:34:51 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Just picturing this made me so happy.

30/8/2025, 3:04:16 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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29/8/2025, 6:59:39 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

šŸ™‹šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø

29/8/2025, 6:52:24 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Now, I know shit’s emotional right now…

29/8/2025, 6:49:35 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Yep. Didn’t end too well for Herr Rohm, either.

29/8/2025, 6:46:42 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Right? I took it about 35 years ago, but same for sure!

29/8/2025, 6:20:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

The Force is strong with this one.

29/8/2025, 1:31:22 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I cannot hear the word mitochondria without immediately thinking ā€œpowerhouse of the cellā€. It’s like a sleeper agent, lurking in my brain.

29/8/2025, 12:23:34 PM | 13 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s gonna run away with Christie Gnome’s face from South Park.

29/8/2025, 2:51:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

If we don’t look at the mitochondria, we won’t see the challenges! Tell him I’m I’ve solved the problem, and he’s welcome.

28/8/2025, 10:26:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

He said go to bed…he didn’t say go to sleep…

28/8/2025, 10:24:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

And look how everyone just *knows*…

28/8/2025, 4:30:23 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Awww…Gus!

27/8/2025, 7:21:27 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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27/8/2025, 5:11:47 PM | 18 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Leave it to the Germans to have the perfect singular word to describe secondhand embarrassment. That’s going up there with schadenfreude for me.

27/8/2025, 5:09:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I feel like I just walked into an episode of Letterkenny.

27/8/2025, 5:05:47 PM | 42 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s just her mildly concerned face.

27/8/2025, 5:18:30 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I am so happy for our northern neighbors, and so angry for those of us who need or want to protect ourselves. I wish I felt comfortable crossing the border - I would so be there if there was enough available to share.

27/8/2025, 2:38:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Uh-oh: here comes The Hammer!

27/8/2025, 2:30:27 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

The evil laugh I just emitted must be documented for posterity.

27/8/2025, 2:14:12 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

The proverbial Mark of the Beast…complete with being worn right across the forehead.

24/8/2025, 4:21:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Having a dead soul will age one quickly.

24/8/2025, 4:02:37 PM | 18 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

The danger with fence sitting is, you eventually get racked. You can’t ride two horses with one ass.

24/8/2025, 3:56:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Governor JB Pritzker (@govpritzker.illinois.gov) reposted

The State of Illinois at this time has received no requests or outreach from the federal government asking if we need assistance, and we have made no requests for federal intervention.

24/8/2025, 1:07:39 AM | 37613 8478 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

And those only get cover until they are deemed no longer useful.

24/8/2025, 3:26:16 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture RAOK (@evolvingempathy.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

šŸ‘‡šŸ¼ if you follow an illegal order you're in violation of your oath to the constitution and the rule of lawšŸ‘‡šŸ¼

24/8/2025, 6:29:18 AM | 143 68 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I presumed as much, and doubted it was intended as a compliment.

24/8/2025, 3:22:52 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you for blessing my feed this day.

24/8/2025, 3:22:17 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

See I’d have a different take if it were me. I’d be honored that such a badass bore my name. I’d assume it meant they knew I don’t suffer any bullshit (see what I did there?) and go on my merry way.

24/8/2025, 2:59:53 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

ā€œTotally Dumbā€, right? šŸ˜‰ If that were true, you could take your pick of headlines every that essentially say that, just with other/more words.

24/8/2025, 2:52:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you for that particular new rabbit hole!

24/8/2025, 1:50:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

*on which

24/8/2025, 1:48:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

This is a real thing? I think I just found the one TV show on I would legitimately be a contender. šŸ˜‚

24/8/2025, 1:48:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social)

This is a really excellent point. youtu.be/xxq_dkdEZ9w?...

24/8/2025, 1:39:19 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

The sentiment is appreciated, nonetheless.

22/8/2025, 2:45:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

In the US, it’s not strange to hear stories of waiting in the ER for 6-8 hrs. They obviously triage but when the volume of patients is high and many hospitals are understaffed, you can only do so much.

22/8/2025, 2:43:43 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

The nicest of sorries then! Much appreciated…*whispers ā€œhelp usā€* 🤣

22/8/2025, 2:57:27 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I have found my people. šŸ˜‚

22/8/2025, 2:11:19 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

That sound particularly fitting and poetic for the US.

21/8/2025, 11:52:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

That could be a Rush lyric. šŸ˜‚

21/8/2025, 11:51:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Mich, jeden Tag. 🤣

21/8/2025, 11:19:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social)

Do I have a petty streak? You bet your ass I do. But that’s mostly a silly way to describe it. What I really have is a great hatred of injustice, and great joy at seeing consequences delivered to those who dish it out.

21/8/2025, 11:17:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Ok, I didn’t catch that subtext at first. If that’s so, protect this man at all costs.

21/8/2025, 11:11:55 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Is anyone in a civilized nation willing to adopt me? I don’t cook but I will plan, grocery shop, and clean up! I also kick ass at laundry…just think it over.

21/8/2025, 11:10:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Congratulations: they played themselves.

21/8/2025, 11:09:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s not indicated for those of us who live with inflammatory bowel disease (can’t speak for other GI disorders). We get the hose camera up in rear steerage. I’ve been dealing with regular colonoscopies since 25 (middle-aged now). Super good times - 0/10, do not recommend!

21/8/2025, 11:07:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh, great: now you’re all just out here bragging! Just kidding - good for you all!!

21/8/2025, 11:04:46 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Which, spoiler alert, is going to be a bigger and bigger need for the generations that have consistently voted against it. The older you get, the more effort it takes to keep on tickin’.

21/8/2025, 11:02:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m not ā€œtriggeredā€. I just don’t want to sit next to bad people who are so proud of being bad that they advertise it on their forehead.

21/8/2025, 10:40:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Das bedeutet, dass sie zustimmen und scheinbar nichts hinzuzufügen haben.

21/8/2025, 10:06:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

That will definitely help, but seems like the costs of all food is going up. I get the focus of eggs by omnivores due to them being in practically every recipe. Are we winning yet?

21/8/2025, 9:56:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

Puppy and kitty videos make a whole lot of things feel better. Excellent cope - 10/10.

21/8/2025, 9:55:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shell (@shellifknow.bsky.social) reply parent

You may be right about that too. In fact, because I don’t want to think about that, you get to be right, regardless.

18/8/2025, 11:02:50 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view