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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

I’ll never not love this city.

Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Ten years ago today, Nicholle set her sights on me from across the room of a charity casino night, and my life has never been the same since. What a ride it’s been. I didn’t know what I was getting into back then, but I’m excited to see what our next decade together brings.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

From last night: a belated Happy Halloween from the Eire and Aigle, our home bar.

Photo of an antique, circular and gilded mirror with an eagle atop the frame, depicting in its reflection a gathering of people in a candlelit bar room/library, taking during a belated Halloween gathering.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Happy 250th Birthday, @usarmy. This young gun in the maroon served in WWII and cut the cake this evening at the USARPAC Birthday Ball.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

What Harambe was to 2016, I’m certain Stumpy (the DC cherry blossom tree) was to 2024. Send Tweet.

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Chris Baraniuk @chrisbaraniuk.com · 22/03/2025

NEW: Here's your weekend read from me. I wrote about the enduring utility of typewriters! Some people use them for fun but, as I found out, there are a surprising number of businesses around the US where typewriters are still the tool of choice for certain tasks. www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...

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'We use them every day': In some parts of the US, the clack of typewriter keys can still be heard

Computers and smartphones might be where most writing is done these days, but typewriters still have work to do in the US.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

George is officially five years old. He’s such a handsome, good boy.

Photo of a Saint Bernard wearing a “Happy Birthday” bandana, sitting in front of a home bar with stools.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

He’s just a little guy. Happy Valentine’s Day, from George.

Close up photograph of a Saint Bernard named George, lying on a couch with his face nestled between his front paws.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Hi. It’s late. However, I need you to know that I think the Philadelphia Eagles should sign Jason Kelse to a one day contract for the Super Bowl to beat his brother and get that ring. Give him one damn play, then let him go drink beer. Long suffering Browns fan, Go Birds.

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Matt Margolis @itsmattslaw.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Aliens (completely bewildered): so the groundhog Me: is clairvoyant, yes

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Aloha from my favorite bar in Honolulu.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

I think this might be the first non-desk/bar-side #latenightlibrary post, but I just happened to finish this and I think you should jump on it, too. Detailing the circumstances leading up to, during, and in the immediate aftermath of the American invasion of Panama…

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Truly the dumbest timeline with the most obvious and pandering outcome. Also, for Christ’s sake don’t download RedNote, you morons.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

One step closer to cuddling, nearly five years in.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

George leading (me, at least) the way back during tonight’s hike.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Ygritte has reclaimed be spot on the old couch in the front room.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

They’re here! The first (to my knowledge) official history of NIS/NCIS. Between this and Mark Harmon/SA Leon Carroll’s new books, we’re getting to explore our history in a lot more depth, and I’m loving it.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I joined AFOSI and Security Forces personnel this morning for a memorial ruck in honor of the four AFOSI special agents and two SFS defenders who were killed when their joint patrol, Hustler 6, was attacked by a suicide bomber riding a motorcycle near Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 21, 2015.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

The first #LateNightLibrary from Hawaii, with a paperback, no less? Well, I actually listened to the audiobook of this one, but…

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

The Wise Men: proto-Elf on the Shelf for your Christmas Crèche.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

We took George and Margo outside together tonight and George got a *little* excited, to Margo’s temporary inconvenience.

A compilation of three photos depicting a Ragdoll cat and a Saint Bernard dog on green grass. In the series of photos, the dog rolls on its back and accidentally knocks the cat over with one of his paws.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Today was a great kickoff to the holiday season. We watched On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Diamonds are Forever, Tomorrow Never Dies, Die Hard, and the Muppet’s Christmas Carol. I am INFUSED with, well, with the several martinis I made during the Bond movies - BUT MOSTLY the Christmas spirit.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Hot Frosty is a good movie. Fight me.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

A “quick” little 10k to kick off Thanksgiving week, courtesy of the Marine Corps Base Hawai’i Kaneohe Bay Turkey Trot. (Disclaimer: I was not quick and the course was not a full 10k, per my watch)

A before and after photo of a man and woman posing in a selfie before and following a 10k race.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Before and after this afternoon’s effort - I swear it’d only been like, two and a half weeks since the last time I cut it.

Two photos conjoined, with the top half showing an overgrown lawn with grass two-to-three feet in height, and the bottom half showing the lawn lawn mowed and its overgrown grass mulched.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I’m sure I’ll see you again soon, Arlington.

An aerial view of northern Arlington, VA including Long Bridge Park, Pentagon City (now National Landing) and the Pentagon reservation.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

George seems to be doing well in boarding while we’re gone.

A photo of a Saint Bernard dog with a green in color stuffed turtle toy laying in front of the standing dog.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Walking the Freedom Trail today, and climbed the Bunker Hill Memorial at the far end of it. Sheesh, I underestimated that - but what great views.

Photo collage depicting the 1st and 294th steps in the Bunker Hill Memorial, as well as a photo looking (approximately) eastward from the top of the monument over Boston, MA.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Visited the only still-serving US Navy vessel to have sunk an enemy warship today, and I’ll need to go back with cash to buy swag from the crew’s MWR table.

Selfie-style photo of a man in a green Patagonia fleece jacket standing in front of the USS Constitution in Boston, MA.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

From this weekend’s quick visit to Los Angeles - Nicholle and I checked out the Jim Henson Studio for “Puppet Up!”, got to hear from Brian Henson himself, visited the Funko Hollywood store, had some “Sinfully good” pizza, and enjoyed a couple drinks at the Frolic Room.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

So, we won a prize at the Trunk or Treat tonight for “Funniest Trunk” thanks to our incredibly handsome Magnum PI, George.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 16/04/2024

Conspiracy Theory (but the fun kind): Ángel Hernández is actually *not* a bad umpire. Instead, he’s an early investor in the robot umpire enterprise, and is trying to hasten its adoption in the #MLB to make the most profit. #baseball #umpire

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 17/03/2024

I’ve officially won the mantle at my parents’ house. Victory is mine.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 17/03/2024

Happy Saint Pat’s. Don’t be dumb.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 14/03/2024

And so the weekend of the High Holy Day begins… Happy Saint Paddy’s Day.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 13/03/2024

Today (Wednesday, March 13th), this handsome pup turns four. George was born on Friday the 13th, March 2020. He is well and truly the COVID puppy to end all COVID puppies, arriving just before the lockdowns and tragedy, to bring a whole host of light to our own home.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 06/01/2024

With some offline donations, we’re getting incredibly close to what we need to actually conduct the clean out! Please - every bit helps, and cleaning out the house is just our first step in getting the Kawasakis back on their feet. gofund.me/54eb4b5d

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Save the Kawasaki's Home, organized by Devin Ruic

Masuo (74) and Michiko (69) Kawasaki are my neighbors and are in extreme need. Masuo (Mr. Kawasak… Devin Ruic needs your support for Save the Kawasaki's Home

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

Just four hours in, and we’re at nearly a thousand dollars. Thank you all! Just the cleanup of the house is estimated to cost 15-25 thousand dollars, so please continue to donate and share with any community groups you think may be able to contribute.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

@arlnow.bsky.social has shared the information about the fundraiser for the Kawasakis! We’re making progress, but we’ll need to reach at least $25,000 before we can pay for the cleanup of the house to begin - then our next bit will cover the repairs to the house. www.arlnow.com/2023/12/14/m...

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Fundraiser for Fmr. Restaurant Owner -- "The Kawasakis legally immigrated to the United States 35+ years ago, and it wasn’t long until they opened their own restaurant in Washington, D.C., Sushi Kap...

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 18/12/2023

Thank you to WUSA 9 for helping us spread the word about our fundraiser to save the Kawasaki’s home. www.wusa9.com/video/life/t...

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The Arlington community is coming together to help a couple who lost their business and is on the ve...

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 05/01/2024

Our original guess was wrong. According to the county, we need approximately $44k to help clean up the Kawasakis’ house. Please help us. gofund.me/54eb4b5d

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Save the Kawasaki's Home, organized by Devin Ruic

Masuo (74) and Michiko (69) Kawasaki are my neighbors and are in extreme need. Masuo (Mr. Kawasak… Devin Ruic needs your support for Save the Kawasaki's Home

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 25/12/2023

There’s *slightly* different weather here in Cleveland for Christmas than last year.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 18/12/2023

Thank you to WUSA 9 for helping us spread the word about our fundraiser to save the Kawasaki’s home. www.wusa9.com/video/life/t...

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The Arlington community is coming together to help a couple who lost their business and is on the ve...

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