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My memory is hazy, it might have been McGlinchey's? I'm sure Oscar's Tavern could make one too. Surprising the places that keep Galliano on hand

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 2h

At a dive bar in Philly no less! Galliano and OJ are a good pair, sort of an adult Orange Julius

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 2h

When I was in college my roommate recommended an Ethiopian restaurant as a first date, a first for both my date and me. I think my roommate recommended it because it would be a shared first experience. Or maybe he'd seen me with utensils and thought we should spare my date that experience! ❤️ injera!

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 13h

I often dream of trains 'til it gets light The summer turns to winter overnight The leaves fall so suddenly The sun sets at four o'clock Exactly what I'm dreading music.youtube.com/watch?v=1GLT...

music.youtube.com

I Often Dream of Trains

YouTube video by Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians - Topic

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 23h

Neville-ass Chamberlain fuggin gubernatorial candidate

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

This may be sacrilege, but I get a better cup of coffee at home with high-quality ground coffee than I did with high-quality coffee beans and a blade grinder Yes, I know all signs point to a burr grinder

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Here's the article, so you can be fully informed of the dangers these people present: www.twincities.com/2026/10/09/r...

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The Pioneer Press had an article today about a St. Paul street gang. They are known for their corduroy jackets featuring the St. Paul flag. Gang members are known to go on and on about the merits of their hometown. "Great place to grow up, great place to live." Be careful out there!

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Didn't we just have football last week?

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I am not a child, I am a professional crayon-taster, and I take my job v seriously

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The racket they make flapping up to a branch. The first time I heard it I thought, wth was that? It's typically right around dusk

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The advice columnists are always much kinder than I would be and tell them that they can't change their friend/family member, so they should cherish existing relationships or develop new relationships

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I'm a sucker for advice columns. There's a recent trend of letters from people that say a family member or a friend has cut them off with no explanation. There could be other explanations, but immediately I think, "It's because you're a MAGA dumbass and you support the worst people and ideas"

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I embarrassed myself last visit to NY by stopping at the edge of the curb instead of one car-width into the street

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Gavin Newsom? I think a lot of people expect him to be a candidate

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

*sigh* you don't have to download a desktop application to view a party invitation. It's a phishing message!

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I've heard it said that a good dose of Epicurian philosophy could help with the current bout of Stoicism plaguing tech bro America

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Appreciate that you didn't take the easy Camper Van Beethoven way out: music.youtube.com/watch?v=A_no...

music.youtube.com

Sad Lover's Waltz

YouTube video by Camper Van Beethoven - Topic

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Citrix released patched today for 8 NetScaler vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-88771 through CVE-2026-88778. Although I don't know all the details, word is that one or more of these vulnerabilities are being actively exploited. Patch as soon as possible.

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

fwiw, YouTube Music says these were my top artists of the summer Beirut Herbie Hancock 16 Horsepower Patti Smith INXS (I mean, if they say so?)

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

And is it just me, or has George Michael's "Father Figure" been showing up absolutely everywhere lately?

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

OK, the reason to listen to music is not to prepare you to solve problems, you listen to music for enjoyment, for enrichment, sometimes alone, sometimes as a communal activity Am I glad I heard it? That I took part in this fleeting cultural moment? No

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I just spent 4 minutes listening to "Choosin' Texas," where I was surprised to learn the narrator is not choosing Texas, but their boyfriend is choosing Texas (and an old flame that lives there) over her Following Rolling Stone's advice has in no way helped me prepare to solve any problems

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

You used your wild and precious life to post on Bluesky? smh

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I assume the photoelectric sensors are the culprit, rather than the ionization sensors, but again that's just my wild speculation: www.nist.gov/how-do-you-m...

nist.gov

How Do Smoke Detectors Work?

Smoke alarms work by detecting particles in the air.

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Anecdotally, my smoke detectors often throw false alarms this time of year. If we have the windows open, there's more airflow, presumably more opportunities for dust particles to trigger a sensor

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I've always tried to factor in social security as a "nice to have if it still exists, but let's not count on it" Unfortunately I haven't made the same calculation for Medicare

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Here's the link to the CPI (Consumer Price Index) inflation calculator from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics): data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpic...

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I see a lot of articles about "401(k) millionaires" and "everyday millionaires" or "the millionaire next door" But "millionaire" doesn't mean close to the same thing it did 40 years ago:

The CPI Inflation Calculator from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that one million dollars in August 2026 has the same buying power as $327,482.24 in August 1986, 40 years earlier.

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Pennsylvania, you've got that Pittsburgh/Philly split, and how do either of those places square with Lancaster County

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jes olson @j3s.sh · 14/09/2026

attention all southside minneapolis film lovers: i have created a website that tracks riverview/trylon/main showtimes & displays them all on one easy to digest page: j3s.sh/southwatch/

j3s.sh

southwatch

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The Ski & Snowboard Club is advertising themselves with sidewalk chalk as @sscumn and either they didn't think that through or they absolutely did

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

5 trees that insist on growing where I don't want them: - Buckthorn - Hackberry - Mulberry - Ash - Chokecherry

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

"I wish I could do brain surgery. If only I could find the time."

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Scott Barolo @sbarolo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

If LLMs are so smart why do they keep falling in love with the dumbest men alive

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I tried it and it succeeded where Mapquest failed! I also tried Organic Maps (suggested by another comment) that also passed that simple test

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Both Organic Maps and Here WeGo (mentioned in another comment) succeeded where Mapquest failed Of the two, I'm leaning towards Organic Maps after, you know, a deep three minute exploration

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I downloaded the Mapquest app after the Lake Ontario business just like everyone else The thing is It's really not very good

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I want these! It looks like there are PDFs that can be downloaded from davidgauntlett.com/welcome/ but the designs don't look the same (yours are better)

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

We should just accept "wierd" as an alternate spelling. It's not ambiguous, we all know what people mean But people still need to spell "Weird Al" correctly

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I'm planning to go tomorrow to see their exhibit of Soviet-era posters, it's a great little museum

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Typically I'm against capital punishment but

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"controversial activist" is the way papers owned by conservative billionaires describe white supremacist agitators

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Man, if I could get my hands on three more energon cubes I could drive this VW back to Cybertron

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I will add the caveat, I would not recommend this route during the State Fair!

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Como Ave-Wheelock Pkwy-Gateway State Trail to Lake Phalen. Depending on where you start, you get to see the State Fairgrounds, Como Park, and Lake Phalen all in one trip

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

You see I was making a pour-over coffee and I lost track of what I was doing and I said, oh, my cup literally runneth over, and then my brain, well

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Chris H @cherdt.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Different kinds of people: - The glass is half full - The glass is half empty - The glass contains 227g H2O - The glass is the wrong size - No, it doesn't make sense to have different size glasses for different amounts of liquid - My glass is full, but I'm telling you it's half full so I'm relatable

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