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When you come home to this, you know you’ve been away too long. (30 seconds)

Two small dogs staring at you with very disapproving mien.

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Theast time Minnesota beat Michigan at home was the same year as Star Wars made its debut, for comparison. And there’s been 8 more (original arc) Star Wars movies, and only 4 more Minnesota victories in that same timespan.

It’s twin cities marathon weekend! I’ll be on the north side of Summit and Prior, along with a 12’ skeleton. Mile 6 or 22, depending on the race. If you’re running and want refreshments, let me know and I got you covered. Bananas, drinks, candy, bacon, sliders, cookies… say the word.

A photo of a large plastic Skelton wearing a race bib in the background. The foreground is a picture of of some tables with lots of snacks like m&ms, cheezits, and god knows what else a sicko out of their mind in a race fog at 22 miles might look forward to eating.

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Absolutely love the best in breed mobile browsing experience we’ve evolved

A news article on a page that is probably covered in 70% ads; some of which are pop up ads covering the in-line ads that are the exact same content. The “news” in the “article” is actually an embedded twitter link which would open up in a separate app, assuming you could thread the needle enough to click on it.

Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Blessed that my advanced age has imparted the wisdom that if I eat hot pizza, I’m going to burn the hell out of my mouth. I still do it, knowing full well I’m gonna be in pain for a few days, but at least I know it’s going to happen.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I’m wondering if I need to get my dogs separate toothbrushes, yet they both happily eat rabbit poop from the back yard.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Single, sincere white warrior, 46, wishes to meet single, sincere, limber Eskimo who's into tattoos, bananas, gargling Windex, Barry Manilow inflatable dolls, cactus, sleeping with large tomatoes, and snake wrestling in Jell-o pudding." *No freaks. (As related to Opus at the bloom picayune)

Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The phenomenon of random-number-bots with thirst traps occasionally liking my insta posts isn’t new. But there is one boring post of mine that continually keeps getting new likes, mostly from accounts where the (AI generated?) user is wearing a hijab and little else, and I can’t figure that out.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The bassist for Sturgill Simpson is so powerful he has to be confined to his summoning square. God help us all if the tape is disturbed.

A quarter shot of men on stage bathed in blue lights with typical band paraphernalia. A keyboardist, frontman with a guitar, second guitar and a drummer. The bassist is standing in a fluorescent square.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I was going to post a comprehensive list of everything I’ve never heard of but it was pretty hard to start.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Not that familiar with the band The Unsane, but I’m catching their show tonight. That feeling of recognition when I realize I can sing along with the song because it was in a THPS soundtrack.

static.klipy.com

Leonardo DiCaprio Points: 'Yes, That's It!'

Alt: Leonardo DiCaprio Points: 'Yes, That's It!'

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Having beverages with soccer guy.

A highlife bottle in a softly lit glowing bar.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I’m at the triumphal arch I’m at the sniper’s nest I’m at the combination triumphal arch and sniper’s nest

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

if you can get your GM to bury their head in their hands and say “ok, this is what’s going to happen”, it’s a successful game night.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

License plate bracket missing the bottom half so it reads “I’D RATHER BE” I’m still working on my first cup of coffee; I’m not ready for this level of philosophical quandary during my commute.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I appreciate the UX enhancements at my local.

A closeup picture of a door handle with a turning latching lock.

There is a crudely drawn (in ballpoint pen?) label saying “LOCKED” with a circle and a vertical line, indicating which way to twist the door lock mechanism.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Ross Douhat with a face for radio and a voice for print.

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“Tackling is really important in week 1” Huh. What about protection for your qb What about accurate passes What about catching What about pass defensing What about snap discipline What about return coverage

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Biscuit’s able to focus on what’s really important- Comfy naps when possible. I’m not as sage, and maybe the rest of you could also use the reminder.

A Small brown dog lying on the back of a grey couch, clearly zonked out and at peace with the world.

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It looks like this Testarossa didn’t heed the folk wisdom of no Chianti before Limoncello.

A picture of the passenger side of a red car. The car’s door is open, and features a very distinctive set of raking that makes it readily recognizable as a Ferrari Testarossa

Just behind the swung open door I a huge pile of dust, leaves, and other debris in the parking spot so it looks almost as if it were all evacuated from the car interior.

Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Screwed around and rode the Vespa to Plymouth to hang out with the Ferraris, Alfas, Guzzis and Ducs. Non-ethanol, $4.80/gallon, figure I Used 2-3 gallons, somewhere around $10-15. I looked up pricing on our home EV charger; our daily driver cost $19.97 in August. $61.42 in town, all summer.

A grey Vespa scooter that is mismatched and beat to hell, viewed from the front of the leg shield.

There is a red banner at an unintended jaunty angle reading “the regulars
Twin cities Vintage scooter club

There is an inexplicable mass of blue and black sloppily laying in the back, which is a piece of riding gear, but does not add to a well composed photo.

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I love going to shows, zooming in on set lists and being able to see how the show is going to flow. It has never once worked, but hope springs eternal.

A picture of a blurry piece of paper maybe with some writing on it next to an electronic contraption n that may or may not be a pedal board.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

For anybody not in a Saint Paul jacket planning their evening

Piece of paper taped to a pole
MAINROOM
DOORS &
Dj Jake Rudh
7:00

J.ROBBINS (JAWBOX)
8:00PM

SUGAR
9:00PM

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Did meal prep for the week yesterday and it’s such a satisfying feeling. [went to Costco for one item, and impulse bought a full pizza as well as a pumpkin pie. I can’t eat them both in one sitting, ergo]

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I understand that terriers were bred to be good at hunting rodents. Buddy’s half yorkie, so it makes sense that he’d only be halfway competent at the task.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I saw this in person and it is the greatest punt I expect I will ever see. Pure magic.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

They hand out unpopped cans at Lambeau and I’m a little shook.

A can of beer in a hand, held in front of a football field with a marching band in the middle of the field. There is a near sea of blue; the opposing side of the field is mostly red, visible even through the lack of focus. 🧘‍♀️ like

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 Not quite sure if this is a sandwich siren or a cry for help

A bag of Doritos and a can of Mountain Dew zero Baja blast arranged on a picnic table outside, next to a wrapped inscrutable (peanut butter and raspberry spread)

It is very bright out and there is a brick wall visible in the background.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

If I ever wanted to learn to play Blue Monday, this’d be about as good a place to start as any. (Warning: flashing lights)

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It feels like Peter Hook is putting on a bass clinic for me. It feels more intimate than just about any concert I’ve ever been to and that is staggering.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Every day I have multiple occasions to say, “thank you for your attention, but this is really a zero dog operation” Current edition: migrating to cat5 and ditching WiFi in the home entertainment console.

a small brown dog with very worried eyes staring at the camera, tangled up in an Ethernet cable that is dangling from a small 8-port Ethernet switch which is in turn hanging out of a shelving system. The dog is sitting on a black and white striped gif.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Smoking AND vaping? In this economy?

A white sign with a salmon pink/orange circle with. Graphic of a cigarette and a cigarette with a +/- indicating a battery.

Designated smoking and vaping area.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The wrist in that thumbnail looks like it’s got a Casio calculator watch on it.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Rancid, Sioux Falls, 1993. I drove down from Morris. My friends drove up from Vermillion. I didn’t know the venue, so we were going to meet at Perkins on the Interstate. I never considered a town would have two interstates, each with a Perkins. Pre-cell phone era, it was impossible.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

If you’re looking for a quiet spot at the fair, there’s absolutely nobody in front of the Republican Party of Minnesota booth.

A picture of an outadated Minnesota flag hanging in front of a wide open swath of sidewalk.

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Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I struggle to think of any conceiveable purpose to sugar the rim of a bucket of strawberry mini donuts, but I fell for the bit.

A red bucket of vaguely pink mini donuts, doused in frosting and a pink sugar tin around the bucket. A thumb is visible holding the bucket in frame.

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Experienced the Ranch beer exactly as it was intended: A tiny pour along with 12 other people that all agree that it was a terrible idea.

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Mission in the process of being accomplished. I am a basic man.

Two brown cylindrical objects, each on a stick. They are both in a white paper serving boat. 🚤 n a bright green tabletop.

One of the cheese on a sticks has a streak of yellow mustard.

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Today’s standup, with co-workwers around the country- “Did you go to your state fair?” “No, not this year.” “When is it? Is it in [large city]?” “Uhh, I don’t know.” ========================== Clearly not a cultural touchstone.

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