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Chris In The Morning on KBHR

@chrisonkbhr.bsky.social
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Originally from Wheeling West Virginia, I migrated up here to Cicely, Alaska to work for Maurice Minnifield after a little run-in with the law. You can catch me every morning on KBHR 570AM broadcasting from the beautiful Alaskan riviera!

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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
There are many ways, of course - using humor & art, caring & displaying our love of humanity. But perhaps Vonnegut put it best in 'God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater': “God damn it, you’ve got to be kind.” Check your gears, pilgrims - protect those teeth against those that would have us lose them. 7/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
What are we to do, then, in the face of such abject falsity and propaganda? What does Vonnegut prescribe for us? Simple really, We must "poison the minds of the young with humanity" - before they can become senators and generals and presidents. How do we do this?....6/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Thus, the Trump sycophants will believe him when he says "You are more prosperous, you are happier, you are more successful than ever before," because they have chosen to remove those teeth from the gears of their reasoning. All I could think of last night was 'so many missing teeth." 5/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
"The missing teeth, of course, are simple, obvious truths, truths available and comprehensible even to ten-year-olds, in most cases. The willful filing off of gear teeth, the willful doing without certain obvious pieces of information” is how people come to believe insane things, as so many do." 4/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
In it, Vonnegut describes the mind of the totalitarian sycophant as, "a system of gears where teeth have been filed off at random. Such a snaggle-toothed thought machine…whirls with the jerky, noisy, gaudy pointlessness of a cuckoo clock in Hell." ...3/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
For no particular reason, I woke up thinking about the novel 'Mother Night' by the much beloved Kurt Vonnegut - a novel, I dare say, our country's modern Republican Party is not familiar with. It is about an American who moves to Germany and becomes a Nazi propagandist...2/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Good morning, Cicely! This is Chris in the Morning coming at you on KBHR 570AM. The thermometer is reading a balmy minus 20 this morning! So, throw a log on the fire and get your coffee brewing, kids. This morning's sermon is about 'missing teeth' - just go with me here...🧵1/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
And grace is contagious. Never forget that, pilgrims. Wishing you peace and grace on this Tuesday. May we all be a Billy Budd....7/7 #northernexposure #billybudd #chrisinthemorning
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Jeff Buckley - Grace (Audio)
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
As he stands with a noose around his neck, his final words are "God Bless Captain Vere," referring to the man who has sentenced him to death. I'm reminded of Renee's Good last words, "I'm not mad..." In the face of cruelty, & hate & injustice - there can be grace. And that grace is powerful. 6/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
What are we to make of such a tale? Is it true what Thucydides said just before the Siege of Melos. That "the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must?" It sure feels like that these days. But let's remember how Billy ultimately responded to his fate...5/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Despite being given every reason to hate, to be angry, to consider his circumstances unfair and unjust, Billy refuses to. He decides to be kind instead. He decides to help his fellow shipmates. He even tries to help Claggart. And he suffers the ultimate fate for his efforts...4/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
For those who need a little refresher, Billy is a guileless British sailor pressed into service in his majesty's naval war against the French. There, he encounters master-at-arms Claggart, who has a penchant for abject cruelty, not unlike certain figures we see in the news today...3/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
In other news, Ed wants me to remind everyone that his February Film Fest concludes this Friday night with a showing of the 1962 classic, 'Billy Budd' staring a VERY young Terence Stamp and Peter Ustinov. If you've not yet seen it, it's well worth a watch - especially in these trying times...2/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Rise and shine, Cicely! It's time to put the kettle on and get those flap jacks flapping. It's going to be a day... A little local news first! Here's a big shout out to Dan and Barbara who's prize pig, Maybelle, gave birth last night to 12 brand new piglets! Welcome to the world, little ones...🧵1/7
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Rise and shine Cicely! The thermometer outside the station is reading a brisk 25 degrees so bundle up and get that coffee brewing. Shoutout to our own Jerry Koyukuk who won the chainsaw carving contest over in Sleetmute last night. I'm happy to report he still has all his fingers!
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Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli/honeysuckle rose/
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
More updates to follow on the schedule of our annual Day of the Dead Parade and feast to follow. And until then, if you're white, keep an eye out and duck if you can! 5/5 #NorthernExposure
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
And while it's wholly inadequate as far as reparations go, the least we white dudes and dudettes can do this time of year is not wear anything white and take the licking we kind of deserve. Speaking of which, Ruth Anne has an ample supply of tomatoes for anyone who still needs ammunition. 4/5
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
For anyone new to Cicely who doesn't understand why it's open season on white people this time of year, we only need to recall that the indigenous peoples of this nation welcomed we of fairer skin from Europe with generosity & we repaid them with Small Pox & genocide. So yeah, it's complicated. 3/5
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Yessir - the time of year when the grim reaper meets Miles Standish, and death head pumpkins abound. And word of caution to all of the white folks out there. The tomatoes are starting to fly! Whoa - Dr. Fleischman just got nailed outside the KBHR studio! 2/5
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Rise and shine, Cicely! It's time to great that big ol' beautiful day. We're fast approaching the fourth Thursday of November - that day that Ms. Sarah J. Hale promoted into the hallowed halls of holidayhood. Thanksgiving! 🧵1/5 #NorthernExposure
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Just remember, it's not WHAT you fling, but the fling itself...
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Age is just a state of mind, David. Cicely will always be here...
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
We all get that way - it's OK. Cicely will always be here for you.
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Cheers ;)
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
This is like the opening scene of a Babylonian Superbad…if only the gent buying g the wine had been named McLovin
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Amen brother.
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Those will be particularly important this Thanksgiving if you are having dinner with your extended family...
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
I'll pass this along to Maggie ;)
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Ruth-Anne wanted me to pass along a reminder for everyone to NOT WAIT 'til the last minute to get your Thanksgiving provisions this year! She's ordered extra canned cranberry sauce but it always goes fast!
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
So on that note, I'm spinning this one for you my fellow Cicelians. The lines are open - tell me what you think and how you're doing. End #NorthernExposure
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OFFICIAL Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - "Wonderful World"
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
That is not to say we turn a blind eye to the harsh realities that we are now faced with. No, indeed, we have an obligation to fight and rage against injustice. But we also must make time and space, somehow, for knowledge and beauty. Our humanity depends on it. 6/
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
So what brother Lewis is preaching here is that we must persist, despite the darkness around us, to make art, play music, look at the stars, study birds and frogs, walk in the woods and pursue all the things that make life worth living...5/
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Lewis continues, "Plausible reasons have never been lacking for putting off all cultural activities until some imminent danger has been averted or some injustice put right...If men had postponed the search for knowledge & beauty until they were secure, the search would never have begun." 4/
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
But it's during these times I like to remember the words of C.S. Lewis who wrote, "Human life has always been lived on the edge of a precipice...Even those periods which we think most tranquil...turn out, on closer inspection, to be full of crises, alarms, difficulties, emergencies." 3/
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
If you're like me, you've been a little perturbed by the news of the world lately - climate change, wars and the political turmoil of these United States. It can get so all-consuming that it may be difficult for some of us to even navigate the day...2/
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Rise and shine, Cicely. Chris in the Morning coming at you on this glorious morning. A little local news: Washer numero 5 is out of order over at the laundromat - it ripped Hayden's favorite boxers in half yesterday - so avoid that one 'til Maurice can get it fixed. #NorthernExposure 🧵1
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
It is such a beautiful work. Glad you’re enjoying it ;)
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Hola fellow Cicelians - just a little reminder to go outside and take some deep breaths now and then. The news is coming fast and furious, is all consuming and not just a little ominous. So that means it's the perfect moment to step outside and 'sound your barbaric yawp over the rooftops!"
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Bow Wow Wow - Do You Wanna Hold Me [HD]
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Sibilance
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
So very happy to see you and the Marginalian here on BlueSky...this is a required daily ready. Thank you.
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
This is the best thing I've seen all day.
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
You can still find us at 570AM on your radio dial, Zach ;)
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Marilyn is a national treasure. I don't know what we'd do without her...
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
In other news, Holling wants me to let you know that the lunch special at the Brick today is chipped beef on toast. That's all for now fellow Cicelians. Gimme a shout if you have a request or an announcement!
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Billie Holiday - Let's Dream In The Moonlight
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
That's the bad news. The good news is I no longer have to carpool to work thanks to the courtesy of Maurice who, with a small deduction from my salary, has allowed me to move here into the station until I can get my beautiful home repaired. Thank you, Maurice!!!
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Speaking of flapjacks, some of you may have heard that little cypress tree out by Kipnuck lake fell over and flattened my trailer like a proverbial pancake last Friday night causing me to join the nation's growing ranks of homeless.
Chris in the Morning broadcasting from the KBHR studio in Cicely Alaska
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Good Morning Cicely! This is Chris in the Morning coming at you on 570AM KBHR on this beautiful Alaskan morning. It's time to get that coffee on the stove and fire up those flapjacks - we've got a full day ahead of us! 🧵
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
I did not…I’m kind of old school about reading ;)
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Chris In The Morning on KBHR @chrisonkbhr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
A twofer...You will not be disappointed.
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