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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

That's a good dad right there: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...

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justaKYmom @kyg119.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

How does no one at all out of almost 4k people see me? Please 🙏 I need help anyone at all. Please make me feel like I’m worth a fuck. 😭 #Hungry #KidsNeedFood #Starving

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justaKYmom @kyg119.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Please share and post I really need a blessing right now, don’t judge me. I’m just trying to get my kid some food before he goes to bed tonight. #NoKidShoulrGoHungry. Please help me

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Got a subscription gift box from Ireland yesterday. Among several nice things was a packet of Keogh’s cheddar and onion. I have Guinness in the fridge. Not Tayto and tap (IYKYK), but it’s close as I can get here in ‘Murica. Is it sad that I’m saving these for a special occasion? ☘️

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I send things like this to my kids and call them “Dad PSAs”. Hopefully they’re a welcome contrast to the Dad jokes I also send 😆

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I’m always amazed and humbled when people with serious money do something incredibly kind and helpful with it. And shame on those who have that money or more and don’t

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thank you CNBC for using the word “false!” “Trump added that his tariff policies enabled the dividend plan, claiming they have helped bring $21 trillion in U.S. investment. That figure, and similarly huge numbers that Trump has claimed…, have been repeatedly fact-checked as false.”

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Trump's $1 trillion-plus 'dividend' plan meets immediate bipartisan pushback

Such a payout could cost more than $1 trillion and is likely to face legal obstacles.

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Not applicable tonight because it’s a 31st, but I get irrationally happy when I have to manually roll over the date on my analog watch. It’s a small victory against the technocracy, but I’ll take it

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I painted this today to capture how I feel after losing my wife almost a year ago to cancer. “Cronaím thú uaim” is one way of saying “I miss you” in Irish. It translates literally into English as “I feel you gone from me.” I think this Irish expression captures loss and longing in a beautiful way.

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Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 27/08/2026

I was today days old when I learned Dolly Parton covered Collective Soul’s “Shine” alongside Nickel Creek and the dobro player from Alison Krauss & Union Station. She won a Grammy for it. Blew me away. youtu.be/plUD6vN80dg?...

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Dolly Parton - Shine (Official)

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Who else in the public eye can you remember, over and over again, regardless of politics, using her influence to just do what she saw as the right thing to help people?

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Dun Jun @clustertuck.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

-why is it the ONLY unforgivable sin?" And then she told me, "I finally figured it out. The Holy Ghost is that part of God that lives in everybody, and the way you sin against it is by not loving everybody with all your heart, for exactly who they are."

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Dolly Parton - Travelin' Thru [Official Music Video]

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I’m a recent widower who lost my beloved wife of 36 years to cancer 10 months ago. I’m trying to adjust now to a life I never asked for and didn’t want. It occurs to me that a lot of us feel that way right now for a lot of reasons. Hang in there, be kind to yourself, we will get through this

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

RSA v NZL on RugbyPass: 1. Fifth Element deep cut - can’t watch w/o saying out loud “Lilu Dallas Rugby Pass” 2. Commentary has been fairly brutal. Talking over ref mic, half the comments don’t make sense, ID’g wrong players. Hope it gets better. But top flight rugby at least

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Overheard conversation this morning: “When you don’t get enough sleep, does it ever make you feel fat? Makes me feel fat!” I had to LOL. Defo happens to me, probably cortisol

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I hate it when half the stuff falls out of the wrap I paid $8.49 for at the grocery store

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Jaye @jaybird54.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

You don’t have to change the whole world today. Just leave your little corner of it a bit kinder than you found it. A gentle word, a helping hand, a moment of courage—small things have a way of traveling farther than we’ll ever know. Go be someone’s small bit of good today. 🌼 #Jaye’sMorningLight

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

From a quick internet search of public data in the US since 1900: Deaths from polio disease: More than 7,516 Deaths caused by polio vaccine : At least 5 documented Difference : Polio disease deaths were at least 1,500 times more numerous Fight nonsensical gibberish with actual facts

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Homemade blueberry jam made with chia seeds. Fantastic flavor, no added sugar. Got the recipe from a friend.

Jars of homemade blueberry jam with chia seeds and no added sugar

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

When I was younger I was a Cowboys fan. My wife-to-be was a (then) Redskins fan. Before we married, I had to convert and agree to raise the children as WAS fans. If you're a fan of either team, you understand the enormity of the ask and my sacrifice for a happy marriage

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Rules when we got our pup: Rule 1: No dogs on the sofa Rule 2: No dogs on the bed Rule 3: Rules 1 and 2 are void after a 15-minute grace period and the dog makes all future rules

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

describe your music taste with only three artists. no genres allowed. The Chieftains Lúnasa Altan

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Vaccines save lives. The mRNA COVID vaccine was one of the most tested drugs in history. I know, I was there. Vaccines do not cause autism.

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

My painting of a personal hero and Irish trad music giant, Paddy Money, founder of The Chieftains

Painting of Paddy Moloney, founder of Irish trad music group The Chieftains

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

How the hell can we be “GREAT” if there are children (or anyone) going hungry? GREAT has to mean great for everyone or it means nothing at all. We can argue about how to do that, but if you don’t agree that no one should go hungry, you’re just wrong

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

On the way to play in a session in Westport, Co. Mayo, I looked up and saw a rainbow. I undertook this entire musical journey to help heal from losing my wife of 36 years to cancer last year. We’ve always said rainbows were one of our loved ones letting us know they’re still here with us somehow.

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Another great session as part of my Irish trad music immersion experience with Dulahan Ireland. This one was led by Junior Davey at The Dapper Duck in Gurteen, Co. Sligo. Great craic!

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Another great session last week as part of my Irish trad music immersion experience with Dulahan Ireland. This one was at Hoban’s in Westport, Co. Mayo and had songs, stories, dancing, and of course, loads of tunes! I even sang a song! Great craic!

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Another great Irish trad session led by Joe and Adele of Dulahan Ireland at Horkan’s in Swinford, Co. Mayo last week. Great people, great music, great craic!

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Played at my first ever Irish trad session last week, led by Joe and Adele of Dulahan Ireland, at Howley’s Bar in Curry, Co. Sligo. Great people, great music, great craic!

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I had a wicked back spasm for three days a couple of weeks ago. Why? I stood up. Time is still undefeated

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

“Be kind to all those you meet, never knowing who may be carrying a heavy and difficult burden.” This was a benediction I heard a minister give at the end of a service once 40 years ago and it has stuck with me since. Be kind. It costs you nothing and gives so much to others

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I just got back from Ireland. In less than 24 hours, I’ve had a spam text, a scam text, and a spoofed email. None of this happened when I was in Ireland. Things don’t have to be as effed up as they are here

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I’ve just returned from several days in Co. Mayo and Co. Sligo and can say firsthand that trad music is a wholesome driver of economic activity there for musicians, publicans, shopkeepers, and more. It’s beautiful to see!

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 05/08/2026

The first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to take place in Belfast has seen a 95% footfall increase in the Northern Ireland capital

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Fleadh in Belfast leads to 95% increase in footfall

The first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to take place in Belfast has seen a 95% footfall increase in the Northern Ireland capital.

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Several of my late wife’s oncology infusion nurses were previously in COVID wards, including one who saved her life from an adverse drug reaction. These nurses are SAINTS! To disrespect them in any way is criminal and morally bankrupt

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Played and sang in a great session last night led by Junior Davey at The Dapper Duck in Gurteen, Co. Sligo. Part of my fantastic music immersion experience with Dulahan Ireland

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

A peaceful stroll down a bog road today near Lislaughna, Co. Mayo

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I’ve done so much adulting today it’s going to take multiple Teelings to balance it all out

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

OMG I just saw my new shoes in an Instagram ad! I’m either irrepressibly hip or Meta can see into every aspect of my life including rooms in my house that I haven’t consciously shown it. I’m not sure which is worse!

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I learned this beautiful expression today: ‘Cronaím thú uaim’ which translates as ‘I feel you gone from me’ and is the Irish way of saying I miss you. I thought it conveyed loss and grief more poetically than our English version which sounds a little sterile by comparison even when we mean it deeply

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 22/07/2026

With the Gaeltacht season in full flow around the country, a timely musical 'as Gaeilge' is running at An Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, the official National Irish Language Theatre of Ireland

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Musical 'Saoirse' in Galway celebration of Irish language

With the Gaeltacht season in full flow around the country, a timely musical 'as Gaeilge' is running at An Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, the official National Irish Language Theatre of Ireland.

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Here’s a rare angry thought. I’m old enough to remember the Tylenol scare from the 70s. I hope that person rots in hell for all the excessive packaging we’ve had to deal with for decades thanks to them. I try to forgive, but that was pre-arthritis.

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Trying for healthy and delicious. Baked salmon with red onions and blackberries over spinach orzo. Spinach salad with bleu cheese, walnuts, cranberries.

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I’m reminded this morning of the benediction the pastor of my church used to give: be kind to everyone you meet, never knowing who may be carrying a heavy and difficult burden.

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Saying this about nothing in particular: In my future planning, I’ve kind of priced in evil and corruption. It’s the stupid I can’t seem to get my head around.

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Had a cooking frenzy yesterday. Made blueberry (grew ‘em) oatmeal pecan pancakes, then veggie bolognese w/lentils, then pizza with banana peppers, kalamata olives, and goat cheese. Love to cook but haven’t in a while. Not sure where the creative burst came from, but I’ll eat well the next few days.

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bodhranbard.bsky.social @bodhranbard.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I loathe and refuse to engage with a post or article in any flavor of “you’re doing it wrong” so they can sell me something to make it right. I realize that’s 99.9+% of the Internet now, but I’m an eternal optimist so I’m still searching for that rare bit of humor, empathy, connection, or insight.

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