10 Gems of Bluesky Today - Day 254

Good morning everyone and once again I want to apologize for forgetting to put my diary out yesterday. I’m coughing up schmutz and have a sore throat, thanks to my dear husband, but I have endeavored to bring you all the best of bluesky I’ve been saving for this occasion.

Let’s start with news from the Olympics, and no, I’m not talking about Ilia Malinin’s disastrous free skate last night although I do feel bad for him, or the skater from Kazakhstan winning the gold medal for the first time ever. This athlete stood by his principles and while he was disqualified for it, he’s a national hero in Ukraine.

Ukraine awards Order of Freedom to athlete disqualified over 'memorial helmet' at Olympics.

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— TofuNYC🗽🇺🇦 🇬🇱🚫👑🖕🧊 (@groguspeak.bsky.social) February 12, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Speaking of the Olympics and unexpected moments of humor.

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— George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 (@gtconway.bsky.social) February 10, 2026 at 8:06 AM

Since MAGA still seems to be clutching its pearls, and setting its hair on fire over Bad Bunny….

MAGA up in arms because Bad Bunny didn't speak in English last night don't even know how to use there, they're, and their, you're and your, or to, too, and two properly. Get your own vocabulary in order, then come and talk to me. 😆

— Derrick REDACTED ♎ 🟧 🟦#BLM 🏳️‍🌈 (@spawn03.bsky.social) February 9, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Forgot this one with the Olympic post.

If you’re watching the Olympics and see Sweden competing in something and you don’t scream “BORK BORK BORK” at some point, you’re doing it wrong.

— Alan Cross🇨🇦 (@alancross.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 1:29 PM

Let’s hear it for our four footed friends, and our feathered friends as well.

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— Carla Martin/Carlabela1 (@carlabela1.bsky.social) February 7, 2026 at 12:18 AM

I is out of peanut butter.

And I see that you still has peanut butter…

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— Zsaffryn Terra (@zsaffrynterra.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 11:43 AM

The pup’s face when it starts snowing and his dad isn’t home yet.

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— Zsaffryn Terra (@zsaffrynterra.bsky.social) January 28, 2026 at 12:36 PM

The herons that come into our garden are now building nests in the local park.

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— Peter Head (@peterheadcbe.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 6:53 AM

This guy learned how to speak with chicken

[📹 lukesgoldies]

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— ContempraInn 🌹 (@contemprainn.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 10:08 AM

There are days when I feel like I’m doing this exact thing.

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— Ellis Rosen (@ellisjrosen.bsky.social) January 20, 2026 at 2:20 PM

Now that I’ve redeemed myself, I shall leave you all with good advice. Grin like a dog as you wander aimlessly, pound your conch, and always buy your books with cash.