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"She said complimentary things about both of you," he said. "She was impressed with how Forrest picks up trash in the restrooms."
"What?" the owl said, scowling.
"She recommended we have you continue that."
"What!?"
"But post a sign or people will think you're a bathroom pervert." (2/2) #wwss366

The next day the Ranger returned to duty. The bear and owl checked in at the ranger station.
"How are you feeling?" the bear asked.
"Back in the #pink!" he said. "How did things go with my replacement?"
"Fine," the bear said.
"We established a good working relationship," the owl said. (1/2) #wss366

I gave an invited talk here at James Madison University once: https://blog.bierfaristo.com/content/talk-4va-putting-horse-cart

After a long day on the road, at the Pale Fire Brewery in Harrisonburg with a village Green Imperial IPA.

He clacked his beak again, making her jump. "Three!"
With a series of explosive wing beats, he lifted off and flew out of the stall.
Melly realized she was done in the toilet. She tried to put her hair back in order before leaving.
"I hate that pukkin' owl," she grumbled to herself. (3/3) #wss366

He hissed suddenly and she jumped.
"I've been looking for you to check in before beginning work. I want to begin promptly. I live to #serve."
"Th-thank you," she said. "Now, can you go?"
"Alright," he said. "Are you ready?"
He leaned forward. "One!"
He spread his wings. "Two-hoo!" (2/3) #wss366

Melly began to shriek, but the owl leaned forward and clacked his beak only inches from her face. The scream died in her throat.
"Wh-What do you want?" she gasped.
"Forrest the Owl," he said. His merciless eyes bored into her. "Checking in."
"Couldn't you wait until I was done in here?" (1/3) #wss366

I have loved using Free Software since I discovered it many, many years ago. But I'm not sure I've ever loved it more than now, seeing commercial software getting all crufted up with AI shit and knowing that it won't affect me.

One thing I'm always conflicted about: people take beautiful pictures of the ocean or waterfalls for #SilentSunday, but I'm like, "No, those things make noise."

Panicked, Melly looked around frantically for a restroom.
Spotting one, she ran to it, and shut herself in a stall. She lowered her trousers and seated herself on the toilet.
With a flurry of wing beats, the owl dropped in from above and landed on the toilet seat between her legs. (3/3) #wss366

The whole time she felt an itch on the back of her neck like she was being watched. Even worse, her guts were churning.
A sudden shriek made her blood pressure spike. She nearly soiled herself, expecting the worst. But it was just a troop of Gyarakushīsukautos, playing a game. (2/3) #wss366

As people arrived, Melly walked through the picnic grounds nodding and smiling and interacting with the public. She helped resolve a minor dispute between two adjacent groups claiming the same grill. She observed the bear politely correcting people on fire safety. (1/3) #wss366

Ooh! For #KpopMonday #NumberSongs, it has to be「Touchdown」by TWICE. This is my favorite performance, with all the sparkly cheerleader outfits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYhW-QMQ83o

I have finished grading. I only need to submit my final grades to the registrar and I will be done for the semester. I had a great bunch of students and it was a real pleasure to see what they'd achieved.

Now that the weather has turned, we can finally bring Tanuki-chan to The Works for a tasty treat. #DogsOfMastodon

She spun, heart pounding, to find the bear standing behind her. She reached into her pocket, dug out the pack of cigarettes she had brought, and tossed them to him.
"For you!" she gasped.
"Thank you, Ranger," he said, accepting them. (3/3) #wss366

The picnic grounds were empty this early. Everything was pristine with a light coating of dew. Once the sun cleared the trees, the dew would burn off and it would be a beautiful day. Trees! She inspected the trees carefully, looking for the owl.
"Looking for something?" (2/3) #wss366

Melly arrived at the park. She glanced up at the sky nervously as she walked from the SkyJumper stop. She never knew when the owl would appear. She first had to open the office, #lug out the signboard, and post announcements on the bulletin board. Then, she started to make her rounds. (1/3) #wss366

We saw a hawk on a nearby fence, that then flew up and posed in this silver maple for us. It's an immature red-tail, I think.

I only have final projects left to grade, then I can assign grades and finish off the semester.

One last deep breath and then I'll take the dive.