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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Watched “Raising Arizona” with my wife last night. Such a brilliant movie. Every shot is gorgeous, the dialogue is both real and over-the-top, and Holly Hunter is just perfect.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is an all-time great The Onion article.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We are so cringe. And we don’t care.

The wrists of 6 middle-aged white people in a star formation. They are all wearing wrist passes for Sea.Hear.Now.

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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This aired just the once in 1998 on the live SNL show for which McKay wrote it. It was effectively banned as it never aired again. I wonder why. MEDIA-OPOLY

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It’s 11:30pm, pouring rain, and we were able to get some emergency pizza on the walk home from #sea.hear.now. Last minute Asbury Park house rental for the win!

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We saw a great last-minute deal on a house in Asbury Park for Sea.Hear.Now. It’s 2 blocks from the festival. Negotiated a 1pm check in & just booked it with friends. Doing it bougie this weekend. #sea.hear.now

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We don't need any more discourse! Especially on stuff we knew was bad 40 years ago! There are many very accomplished Asian actors. With Academy Awards even. Yes, I misread this.

Trending list from Bluesky. Item 3 says "Meryl Streep cast as Aslan".
I read it as "Meryl Streep cast as Asian".

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Visiting one of my sons in Pittsburgh. Couldn’t find the steps that are a shortcut to his apartment from the hotel. Decided to find them on the way back. They were very overgrown, then they were closed (ignored the sign), then they ended where a storm washed them away. Just a 10’ drop.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Started doing serious cardio early in COVID, then grew a silly handlebar mustache. My mustache threatened to become my personality, so I shaved it. Still doing serious cardio and now have a new circle of friends from running/biking. Oddly brought me closer to my kids (now in college).

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Romeo Echo @romeoecho.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

As USUAL, @wonkettemedia.bsky.social 's reporting on this incident is more accurate and in-depth than just about any other reporting I've seen. @wonkettemedia.bsky.social FTW!!!! www.wonkette.com/p/amy-acton-...

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Amy Acton, Laura Loomer, The Creep, And His Brother

Don’t worry, the conspiracy theories are already flying.

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John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This Friday is my birthday! And my publisher just gave me some *audiobook codes* for The Dragon Has Some Complaints, so I'm celebrating with a giveaway. All you have to do to enter is 1) follow me on here 2) reskeet this post 3) reply naming one of your favorite monsters!

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Introduce yourself with five artists you’ve seen at least twice Bruce Springsteen Beastie Boys Mannequin Pussy Wet Leg REM

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Just back from seeing this at my local theater. They absolutely got the humor and the timing of classic Warner Bros cartoons RIGHT! I can’t believe some dumb hack was going to bury it for the tax write off.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Just walked out of a reunion for a company I joined almost 22 years ago. I left 11 years ago, after we were acquired and it was clear the new owners didn’t want me. Been acquired by the same company a second time, and it’s much better this time. 1/x

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Just had one of those weird commute moments. Get on the train, there are a dozen more people than usual on the car, all 60-something couples, but the regular commuters (me) are quietly flustered. What do you mean I have to sit in a different seat today?

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Looks like Grown Ups 3 is filming in town. I think Sandler is getting fond of the area. One of my sons is going to be pissed to be already back at college.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Stepped outside to check the mail, walked into a huge spiderweb, with a HUGE (3 cm wide) spider wrapping up a caught lantern fly. The spider started climbing up my torso, so I slowly stepped back, let the web come off me, spider grabbed his meal and retreated to the eaves. I didn’t scream. Go me!

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Toll collection. Driving on toll roads is SOOOO much better with electronic toll collection. When I moved to the NYC metro in '95, a drive from Hackensack to Lakewood might take 2+ hours with at least an hour spent just waiting at the tollbooth. With E-ZPass just zoom through at 70mph.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Why the fight matters. Even when it seems hopeless.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Oof! Biffed pretty hard on my bike this morning, hit a rock & speed & launched over the handlebars. Luckily it was on a trail, not the road, so I landed on dirt rather than asphalt. Dodged most of the road rash, but I’m going to have some interesting bruises & swelling for a while.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Yes of course I remember the Odyssey.

Getting to drive one of these things was the coolest part about cub scouts in 1978.

HONDA ODYSSEY FL250 - FIRST GENERATION (1977 - 1980)

The first generation Honda Odyssey can be identified by the yellow body with the black roll bar and no front bumper. Lack of suspension in the rear caused problems with stress cracks in the frame and handling in rough terrain. Heating issues were also an issue with this model. In 1980 the head light was moved from the front rack to the top of the roll bar and the 6 volt system was changed to a 12 volt system. Options included a rear tote rack, chevron pattern tires, and trailer hitch.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I am “biked 45 miles to meet my wife & in-laws on the Cape Cod Dinner Train and enjoy a dinner along the Cape Cod Canal” years old. And I’m OK with that.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

You’ve Thed your last The.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

My brother just asked which animated fictional band I think was better: Deathtöngue (aka Billy and the Boingers) or Timmy and the Lords of the Underworld. Timmy wins hands down, and it kind of not fair, because Matt & Trey are really good songwriters. This just rocks! m.youtube.com/watch?v=oFFQ...

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Timmy and the Lords of the Underworld- Self Titled

YouTube video by Dancing Machine

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Walking home from food truck fundraiser for the rose garden down the street. Reminds me why we moved here. A couple hundred people, mostly young kids & their parents, hanging out, listening to music, and letting the toddlers dance. It’s been 18 years of a real community. Towns fucking matter.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Where is the 2nd rainbow?

My timeline. Someone says:

Beautiful double rainbow over NYC immediately after this so I conclude my beloved child guth is gay, happy Pride

(“the Juice is loose” voice) The shuth is guth

And my thought is where is the 2nd, reflected rainbow?

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This is a cat check point. Relinquish your most recent cat picture on your phone #ProofOfCat

Two grey cats sit in a window. The cat on the left has a ridiculously fluffy tail and long hair. His name is Gandalf. The cat on the right has a normal tail and short hair. Her name is Frances.
They both have their backs to the viewer, and are looking out a window with sunny greenery visible.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

At Mike D show in BKM. Living right!

Drunk pic of Mike D of Beastie Boys playing in Brooklyn.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Gandalf (left) and Frances were taken Outside on harnesses for the first time today. They aren’t sure about harnesses, but they are very excited about Outside. Especially Frances. She keeps jumping on the sill and meowing insistently.

Two grey cats sit on a windowsill, looking at a suburban backyard.
The car on the left has a huge, fluffy tail; the cat on the right has a normal tail.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Porchfest Montclair. “You’re in the jungle, babe!” from the back porch of a multimillion dollar house. Best so far was INDEYEVID doing a great 40 minute punk set on basically a 4’x12’ front porch. Seriously, thanks to all the hosts.

A band playing on the back porch of a very nice house. The lead singer is a women in skirt, blouse, and cowboy hat. There are two guitarists, a bassist, and a drummer. They are all very serious, even though it’s literally a back porch show.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Bought a used car for one of the twins today, and picked up dinner near the dealer from a Szechuan place that used to have a location near us. Forgot how spicy Chicken Ding can be. And their dumplings are superb. Chengdu 1 Palace is almost as good as Chengdu 2 & Chengdu 23.

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Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy 9th anniversary to Tom Holland's performance of Umbrella on Lip Sync Battle, a pivotal pop culture moment in history! youtu.be/jPCJIB1f7jk?...

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Lip Sync Battle - Tom Holland

YouTube video by Comedy Central Latinoamérica

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

If you were Splinter, what would you name the four turtles? Wrong answers only. Gunter, Gleiben, Glauchen, & Globen.

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KT hangs garian goulash @kinkyturtle.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

If you were Splinter, what would you name the four turtles? Wrong answers only.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

God damn it. I’m drunk. And it’s the fault of the liberals. Or the leftists. Whichever one won’t back me unequivocally.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

#Bruce #Springsteen Bruce really brings it. Shows are 3 hours (shortest of the 8 tours I’ve seen) but it’s powerful and doesn’t let up. The man is 76 and doesn’t stop for 3 damn hours, and he’s righteously pissed off. I needed the inspiration.

Bruce with a guitar. There are 6 other musicians visible. There are 11 musicians out of frame

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

This is what led to my becoming a runner. My commute at the time involved 2-3 miles a day of walking to/from trains & office. COVID hit, put on 20 pounds, cabin fever, went for a walk. Did it the next day. Kept it up. By December was running 35 miles a week. Kept it up since then. Changed my life.

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 07/04/2026

Someone with the handle @velocity69.bsky.social is sharing a video with the caption: "The highest quality video of the moon was just released… so beautiful * Artemis II" It's gone viral, but it's not from Artemis II. If you've shared it, you might want to un-share.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Ok, for those of you who work in telecom, backbone Internet routing, and data centers, are you getting INSANE requests from AI companies? I’m used to the request for 400G waves, 400G IP ports, and 40KW of power per rack. I have someone who is asking for 20x 1.6TB waves. When does the crash come?

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Local schools are off this week for Spring Break. Get to my train station and had to check it wasn’t a holiday or something. Maybe 1/3 the normal crowd, if that. Did everyone in my town just decide to take a “sick” day?

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Back from my local No Kings Protest. My “Flip Me Off If You Support The Pedo Pres” sign was a hit, and you could see the rage on the handful of folks towards whom it was aimed. Only one guy was smart enough to just give a thumbs down.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Money Mark is the Harrison Ford of Hip-Hop. (IYKYK)

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Do the Giants think the runner is out of you hit him with the throw? #baseball #mlb #NYYankees

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

You know what I don’t hear much anymore? Republicans saying how Blacks are stuck on the racist Democrat Plantation. I guess when you’ve gone all-in on racism, made it your brand, doubled-down on being explicitly racist, you can’t very well call your opponents racist and have it be a bad thing.

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Arolpin @arolpin.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#F1 Finally watched the China Sprint Race (was getting an error on Apple TV) and this may the best season for wheel-to-wheel racing F1 has ever had. Watching cars be able to follow 2 feet off the wing into the corner, and then pass on the OUTSIDE is incredible. And then it switches next lap. Bravo!

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Jim Teeth @drjamesjteeth.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

This is an excellent summary of the US War on Iran current situation. I’m an existentialist and borderline absurdist and even I struggle with the current moment. This summary is just fantastic.

no01.substack.com

March, 19-21: God is a comedian

A stiff drink is recommended

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