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Recently donated some books to the Little Free Library in Eugene’s Friendly Park. Wondered: is the park still pesticide-free? Later I saw a City Parks employee pull up and I asked if the park was pesticide-free. “All Eugene Parks are now.”. he replied. A brief history from 2013 of that effort:

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 12h

Is Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri a “dirt-bag”? Disgraceful Republican sycophants eagerly attack and besmirch real, public servants like Jack Smith while running cover & carrying water for his sick-o, grifting, lying & insurrectionist Dear Leader. America deserves better!

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What sorts of playground features do you recall from childhood that aren’t around any more? Our city park had cartoon characters on big springs. Removed ‘cause too many kids got “catapulted” off. We didn’t have playground rockets but these are great as sculpture too. youtu.be/-cQtMY1r7LI?...

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Why these iconic rocket ship playgrounds disappeared | 7.30

YouTube video by ABC News In-depth

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A Matrix meets Y2K inspired background playlist for easy, Sunday mornings. If you occasionally enjoy vapourware, movie sound-bytes & that sort of thing in music then check this out. Any fans of Neo & Trinity out there? youtu.be/jBtqgiiBnjk?...

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this is what 1999 felt like

YouTube video by The Funkyverse

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

America has a credit problem that increasingly threatens our quality of life. Trump is running the country like he ran his businesses…into the ground! If you find talk about finance and debt confusing, David Frum offers an overview on why “character” is key to all of it. youtu.be/zaseJWqyG_U?...

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Trump Has Turned America Into a Credit Risk | The David Frum Show

YouTube video by The Atlantic

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It’s almost as if Speaker Mike Johnson and Attorney General Todd Blanche should be prosecuted in time as Epstein co-conspirators. Congress gets paid despite the least productive session in history? Let’s legislate clawing back our money from phoney public servants. youtu.be/PCfg02xqlzc?...

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'If You Refuse To Prosecute...' Massie's Massive Epstein Bombshell On Todd Blanche

YouTube video by The Financial Express

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A refreshingly, blunt analysis & concise breakdown. Worth the brief watch for the catharsis of hearing the truth on TV if nothing else. An economics expert calls out the gas-lighting by Trumpedo the Destroyer about whether the economy is “great” for Americans now or not. youtu.be/7NnVBt6Wajo?...

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'So bizarre I can't even begin to describe it': Economics Prof. slams Trump 'threatening' Fed

YouTube video by MS NOW

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Anyone recall when the USA kidnapped the leader of Venezuela and later Trump said “we’re taking in billions.” of dollars? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent can’t (or won’t) say how much money the administration is taking in or what they’re doing with it. youtu.be/KwOB0CITVCY?...

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Scott Bessant cannot say where Venezuelan billions are going

YouTube video by The Independent

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Star Wars “Cantina Song” according to various composers: youtu.be/vd7FRjhwSxc?...

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If Bach Wrote The "Cantina Band" Song (Star Wars)

YouTube video by NoJah

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

From a year ago. The Sparrow Class starship never looked as good as it does here. Thank goodness for talented & creative types sharing their work with the world. #shiptember #startrek

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

*decluttering* In a year I’ve parted ways with 1/2 my “stuff”. Deciding what’s worth keeping (for now) is part of this. This table gifted to me was manufactured at the Howard Shipyards in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Reportedly, it was made for Clyde Howard for his Great Lakes cabin. 19” x 19” x 30”

This table was gifted to me from a dear friend who knew Esther Howard in his youth. Esther Howard was a daughter of Clyde Howard.

The table was reportedly manufactured at the Howard Shipyards in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

The Howard Family had a mansion across the street from the shipyards. It’s the Howard Steamboat Museum today.

This table was reportedly made for Mr. Clyde Howard for a retreat cabin he maintained on one of the Great Lakes (Superior?).

Measures 19” x 19” x 30”.

I love all the hand-crafting. This table is solid in structure and the joints still fit tightly today.

I’m unsure of date of manufacture but I’d guess circa 1900.

Not for Sale / NFS.

Photo by AJ Fisher.

#howardsteamboat #clydehoward #furniture #nfs

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Yesterday at a convenience store a change machine spit out a 2026 Revolutionary quarter. Excited to get one at face value, I was explaining the significance to the clerk. Later, I went back to the store for beer and the same clerk says to me: “Oh, I found 3 more for you!”. #coins #numismatics

Yesterday at a convenience store the change machine spit out a 2026 Revolutionary quarter.

Excited to get one at face value, I was explaining the significance to the clerk.

Later, I went back to the store for beer and the same clerk says to me:

“Oh, I found 3 more for you!”

#coins #numismatics

Photo by AJ Fisher.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Found this apparent forked horn buck antler in the grass while I was cleaning up some brush this morning. The texture is kinda like porcelain, probably from days in the grass under the summer sun. #antlers

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If I ever have to evacuate and only take what I can carry: The only photo I have of me & my great-grandparents Norah (Townend) & Joseph Hostick. Taken in Hull, England 1974. I’ve no memory of this trip but I broke my grandad’s fish tank knocking a pint glass into it causing contents to pour out!

An elderly couple sit with a blond-haired baby on Grandad’s lap. This is me and my great-grandparents in Hull, England in 1974.

If I ever have to evacuate and only take what I can carry:

Only photo of me & my great-grandparents Norah (Townend) & Joseph Hostick.

Taken in Hull, England in 1974.

I’ve no memory of this trip but I broke my grandad’s fish tank by knocking a pint glass into it causing contents to pour out!

#england #familyphotographs #hostick #townend #yorkshire #hull

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Drove by the historic, Triangle Lake Round Barn today. Earliest round barn built in Oregon. #oregon #history #roundbarn en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangl...

Drove by the historic, Triangle Lake Round Barn today.

#oregon #history #roundbarn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_Lake_Round_Barn

Photo by AJ Fisher.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Star Trek: TOS episode “Court Martial (1967) Elisha Cook Jr. is Samuel T. Cogley, attorney. He uses a #stylus like the one Uhura uses with a Padd except his also writes on a yellow, legal pad. It’s not stated but could it have some data capability like a business card or “clipboard”? #startrek

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

At the bank I asked about 2026 coins. The teller was kind enough to tell me she didn’t have any but she offered me some Ike dollars. I politely said “thanks” but I no longer collected them. She put the coins away and reached for another drawer and says “I do have this 1928 $2 bill.”. Yes, please!

A 1928 $2 dollar bill with a red seal.

I got this for face value today at the bank.

Photo by AJ Fisher.

A 1928 $2 dollar bill.

I got this for face value today at the bank.

Photo by AJ Fisher.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Been de-cluttering recently and it’s life-changing. It was sorta challenging at first but I’m fully embracing it now. Boxes of little items I’ve packed around for decades I’m feeling good parting ways with now Donating, recycling, reselling & trashing as appropriate. Feels great. Anyone relate?

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

BREAKING: Massive spider sighted atop Eugene thrift store! In this photograph a local woman can be seen *seemingly* taking cover in her automobile from an overgrown (and probably mutated) arachnid that’s positioned itself over the store’s entrance. Enter at your own risk! #humor #humour

A giant (inflatable) spider atop the roof of a Goodwill store in west Eugene, OR.

Photo by AJ Fisher.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Bought a $5 DVD of Blazing Saddles (1974) for my library & viewing tonight. I’ve never seen it. I was only a year old when this debuted and I think I was sent out of the room if it ever came on TV. I’ve always enjoyed Gene Wilder and I recall Cleavon Little from The Waltons. #blazingsaddles

A hand holds up a dvd of the 30th anniversary special edition of Blazing Saddles (1974).

Photo by AJ Fisher.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Had an epiphany while watching Star Trek: The Original Series episode “The Menagerie”. The ancient, controlling caretaker of Talos 4 (portrayed by Meg Wyllie) is a character template for the conniving boss of the Springfield power plant, Mr. Burns on The Simpsons. They both utter “excellent” too.

Meg Wyllie as the Talos 4 caretaker says “excellent”.

Mr. Burns from The Simpsons says “excellent”.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Some images of my predecessor to the Star Trek: Deep Space 9 “Runabout”. The “Gopher” is a TOS-era mini starship that features gull-wings restraining 4 mission-specific modules (denoted by windows in the secondary hull). A central corridor connects bridge, compartments & engineering. #startrek

Sharing some images of my predecessor to the Star Trek: Deep Space 9 “Runabout”.

The “Gopher” features gull-wings that restrain 4 mission-specific modules. These are denoted by the windows in the secondary hull.

A central corridor connects the bridge, compartments & engineering.

#startrek

Ship design and image by AJ Fisher

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

On Labor Day I offer appreciation & thanks to anyone & everyone who rises & shines, punches a clock, hits the road, puts their nose to a grindstone, makes the donuts, pays the bills, keeps the lights on, shows up & otherwise helps our great experiment to keep moving along. We rely on one another.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I started rewatching this last night. It’s been years but there are some prescient themes. A surveillance drone is particularly forward-thinking for 1988. youtu.be/yjw_DuNkOUw?...

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They Live (1988) - Seeing the Truth Scene (2/10) | Movieclips

YouTube video by Movieclips

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The Heart cover has always been a favourite. Didn’t know this existed ‘til today. Dolly invokes a bluegrass sensibility into her interpretation of a classic, rock song. Takes on a whole new meaning now that she’s gone. The world was enriched by her presence & music. youtu.be/fw_Codf29Pw?...

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Dolly Parton - Stairway to Heaven Live

YouTube video by CharmedHourHauntedSong25

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The University of Oregon flag is up and the potato salad is chilling in the fridge. Go Ducks! #goducks #oregon @uoregon.bsky.social

University of Oregon flag hanging on a house.

Photo by AJ Fisher.

Potato salad in bowls.

Photo by AJ Fisher

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Robert Walker Jr. doesn’t get enough credit for the convincing mix of innocence & cruelty his performance brought to the character of Charles Evans. “Charlie X” would be a powerful & dangerous character to revisit in the Star Trek universe (if it hasn’t been done already).

Robert Walker Jr. as Charlie X / Charles Evans.

William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk.

Abraham Sofaer as presumed Thasian captain.

Robert Walker Jr. as Charlie X / Charles Evans is transported aboard the Thasian spaceship.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

On July 10th a large, dead tree was removed from a parking lot along W 11th & Bailey Hill. Judging by the proximity to the other tree I’d guess this was once the site of a homestead and these trees were intentionally planted (circa 1907?). Weeks later only a stump remains. I count about 119 rings.

A photo of a large tree stump with perhaps 119 growth rings taken on September 1st, 2026.

On July 10th a large, dead tree was removed from a parking lot along W 11th & Bailey Hill.

Judging by the proximity to the other tree I’d guess this was once the site of a homestead and these trees were intentionally planted (circa 1907?).

Weeks later only a stump remains.
I count about 119 rings.

Photo by AJ Fisher

#trees #oregon #homestead

A July 10, 2026 image of a large tree being removed.

In July a large, dead tree was removed from a parking lot along W 11th & Bailey Hill.

Judging by the proximity to the other tree I’d guess this was once the site of a homestead and these trees were intentionally planted (circa 1907?).

Weeks later only a stump remains.
I count about 119 rings.

Photo by AJ Fisher

#trees #oregon #homestead

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

On days that are challenging I like to wash away all the negative energy at the end of the day by watching, listening & moving to Soul Train. Growing up we only got 3 channels and PBS. At some point I recall we got Atlanta and Chicago stations and the USA Network too. youtu.be/Qy-VPnlBRQI?...

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Papa was a rolling stone

YouTube video by saba bezhashvili

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Bought a bag of Montana sapphire gravel for $10 plus $10 to ship. Hope to travel there next summer. I pulled out everything that exhibited translucency. Telling sapphire from quartz takes time & tools seemingly. Pretty sure these 3 are sapphire based on blue & green hues and a more “glassy” look.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Rewatching Star Trek: Enterprise. So impressed with John Billingsley as Dr. Phlox. He’s professional, funny, sincere & caring. At the same time he makes mistakes, is at times aloof & doesn’t always agree with human values. Phlox brings an important, differing POV to contrast with the human crew.

Rewatching Star Trek: Enterprise. So impressed with John Billingsley brings to Dr. Phlox.

He’s funny, caring, sincere & wise.

At the same time he makes mistakes, is at times aloof & doesn’t always agree with human values.

Phlox brings an important, differing POV to contrast with the human crew.

#startrek #startrekent #johnbillingsley #enterprise #xindi #acting #writing

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I used up the bag of apples my neighbour gave me by baking another apple pie. To mix things up I added a can of cherry pie filling this time. I might try apples and pears before the end of summer. #baking #applecherrypie

An apple and cherry pie with pastry detailing on the pie crust resembling the outline and an apple bisected orbited by a yin-yan of two cherries.

Photo and pie decoration by AJ Fisher.

#apple #pie #applepie #applecherrypie #cherry #baking #balance

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

BREAKING: In allowing the Ballroom to go forward the Supreme Court of the United States reaffirms it is partisan & corrupt AF! Everyone knows The White House belongs to The People not a President. He was hired as a caretaker for 4 years; not to be a design-guru who demolishes our history.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

If I could only listen to a single, male vocalist it’s Chris Stapleton. He has a range, power & “soul” I love. Here, he and Dolly sing the classic “Night Moves” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band. Anyone recall those awkward, teenage blues? youtu.be/PmN6KyY1804?...

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Dolly Parton - Night Moves (feat. Chris Stapleton) (Official Audio)

YouTube video by DollyPartonVEVO

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Found a 2026 nickel today which has the addition of “1776”. There’s no silver or valuable metal here but I’ve observed very few of these “in the wild” (or any of the 2026 coins for that matter) so I expect them to be worth more than 5 cents in time if not already. #numismatics #coins #nickel

A 2026 nickel

Found a 2026 nickel today which has the addition of “1776”.

There’s no silver or valuable metal here but I’ve observed very few of these nickels “in the wild” (or any of the special 2026 coins for that matter) so I expect them to become worth more than 5 cents in time if not already.

#numismatics

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

After buying groceries today I saw that the change machine spit out an unusually shiny nickel. I look over all my pocket change and upon closer examination this is a 1981 S nickel with a special mirrored & satin finish from a US Mint proof set. Worth maybe $3 to $5 to a collector. #coins

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Hey app developers! Can we have something like Uber, but instead of a driver, I can be put in touch with a kind, little old lady in my neighbourhood who knows how to sew & make alterations for extra income? Thanks! #apps #appdeveloper

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

My neighbor gave me a bag of gravenstein and granny smith apples so naturally, I baked a pie. The crust got messed up because the foil edging stuck to my egg wash. Taste was great especially if you enjoy sweet and tart flavours combined.

A baked apple pie cools on a woodblock table.

My neighbor gave me a bag of graven-stein and granny smith apples so naturally, I baked a pie.

The crust got messed up because the foil edging stuck to my egg wash.

Taste was great especially if you enjoy sweet and tart flavours combined.

Photo by AJ Fisher.

#baking #apples

A baked apple pie with a single slice removed sits on a woodblock table.

My neighbor gave me a bag of graven-stein and granny smith apples so naturally, I baked a pie.

The crust got messed up because the foil edging stuck to my egg wash.

Taste was great especially if you enjoy sweet and tart flavours combined.

Photo by AJ Fisher.

#baking #apples

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This heatsink from an “Alder Lake” CPU (Intel's codename for the 12th generation of Intel Core processors) is a feat of engineering and a miniature piece of sculpture as well. Heatsinks are typically made from aluminium or copper or a mix.

This heatsink
from a “Alder Lake” CPU
(Intel's codename for the 12th generation of Intel Core processors)
is a feat of engineering and a miniature piece of sculpture as well.

Heatsinks are typically made from aluminium or copper or a mix.

Photo by AJ Fisher.

The barcode
from a “Alder Lake” CPU
(Intel's codename for the 12th generation of Intel Core processors)
is a feat of engineering and a miniature piece of sculpt.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Oregon has voted by mail for 28 years. It was brought forward by a voter initiative. It passed 2 to 1. Oregonians should never forget how Trump & Republicans are destroying democracy. The Fed has no role in our State elections. I’m sure as hell not going to go quietly into that good night.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Any rock hounds out there? I collected rocks with my nana when I was a kid. It was free on Oregon beaches and was like a “treasure hunt” each time. De-cluttering now so going through old boxes. Definitely keeping my prized orange & red agates called #carnelian I recently learned. #rocks #agate

A tray or orange tinted agates I found on Oregon beaches while rockhounding with my Nana Fisher around Tillamook, OR mostly and Short Beach whete she lived.

I collected rocks and seashells with my nana when I was a kid. She taught me about the natural world and appreciation for beauty. It was free on Oregon coast and was like a “treasure hunt” each time.

De-cluttering now so going through old boxes.

Definitely keeping my prized orange & red agates called #carnelian I recently learned. #rocks #agate #oregon #rockhounding #rockcollecting #orangecarnelian

Photo by AJ Fisher

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Raising up voices that articulate how I’m feeling and how many are feeling I think. Jeffrey Sachs keeps hitting the proverbial nail on the head with his insights & psychological observations on how dysfunctional US politics has become thanks to Trump fealty. youtu.be/0lHoLAwy-Eo?...

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“Get Him Out Of There Before He Kills Us All”: Sachs Trump Warning | WORLD NEWS | US NEWS

YouTube video by The Financial Express

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

In my spare time I enjoy drawing houses & building scale models. Currently, I’m designing a 2 bed, 2 bath beach or mountain cabin that would be ADA friendly. Door widths & the height of wall switches, countertops & door handles are important considerations. What else? #houses #ada #wheelchair

A 1/24 scale model of an ADA-friendly mountain or beach cabin.

Design and photo by AJ Fisher.

A floor-plan of an ADA-friendly mountain or beach cabin.

Design and photo by AJ Fisher.

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