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epeemike81.bsky.social

@epeemike81.bsky.social
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Data guy, fencer, darts player, and fan of UMass Sports, Celtics, and Bruins.

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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 5h
My point is that Medford is a lot more like Queens than New Rochelle. It's not an apples to apples comparison.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 9h
Only if you restrict to municipal boundaries. That's more about Boston not absorbing its suburbs than actually not having cheaper areas. I agree that any methodology that generated this chart is clearly flawed, but there are definitely cheaper parts of the Boston area.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 9h
also clearly doesn't consider walkability or transit at all, which is honestly my main criteria for "livable" cities.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Having dinner at the Seapoint before darts... Sitting at the bar and a little girl, maybe 6 years old, just climbed the stool next to me and grabbed the Keno slips. They start 'em young here in Southie. 😂
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Ridley @rid-ley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This started making the rounds again after the lesbian bar story, and its accuracy never fails to impress me. West Portugal is especially *chef's kiss*
A map of Massachusetts with various regions colored in and labeled with a stereotype about the area.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Gaycationland is the best (both in name and actuality).
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Experience not necessarily required (though expect a rough ramp up if you've, like, literally never thrown a dart). Consistent attendence is more important, tbh...
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
My darts team needs players, so come spend your Tuesday nights hanging out with us, drinking and competing! We currently play out of the Shannon Tavern in Southie, but we're planning on moving back to our ancestral home next season once Flann O'Brien's reopens.
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Daria Kinzer: Celebrate Eurovision 2011
ALT: Daria Kinzer: Celebrate Eurovision 2011
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Taylor Vincent @tayvincent6.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Washington today…
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Huh.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I'll admit my source on this is a Jim Jefferies standup special, so quite possible I'm misinformed, but my understanding is that Australia implemented somewhat strict gun laws in the wake of Port Arthur... Massachusetts has the strictest gun control laws in the US.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I think gun control laws are a pretty good example that culturally Australia has more in common with Boston than Texas and Boston.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The author appears to have missed the part where Maine voters rejected the new design... Their mediocre flag remains unchanged.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It's a GREAT deal for literally everybody, with the exception of BPS Football, which is actually losing some access due to season overlap (but they have plenty of other fields). (I'm not particularly sympathetic to that gripe, but at least they have a legit gripe)
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Further, it's not "Public money for a private stadium," it's "Private money for a public stadium." Boston Public Schools retains ownership of the stadium and the Legacy simply get 40 dates a year for games and practices. Any auxiliary use of the stadium for concerts, etc, would be benefit the city.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This guest on @stabert.bsky.social's podcast today is completely full of shit about the White Stadium project. The "no public transit" claim is patently insane. short walk from the Orange Line and even shorter from the 28 bus corridor.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A minor correction to @hodgman.bsky.social regarding the University of North Dakota from the most recent episode of E Pluribus Motto: They're the Fighting HAWKS, not Falcons. The way their hockey fan base still holds on to the old brand is super cringeworthy and why I will ALWAYS root against them.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
👂
bostonglobe.com
Five years ago, Mayor Wu promised to transform Boston streets. What happened? - The Boston Globe
Former chief of streets Jascha Franklin-Hodge discusses why progress is so hard in Boston, even if residents deserve better.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Pleasant surprise that Aïssata is available, unpleasant surprise that Stevens is hurt. 😕
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
If you think this is true, blame the Malian coach. FIFA REQUIRES that players be released by a certain date. If Aĩssata played for @bostonlegacyfc.com after that date it was undoubtedly with the approval of the Malian staff (and, or course, the player). Also, she was great in the Cameroon game!
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The Women's Game @womensgamemib.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Boston Legacy's Aïssata Traoré was named Woman of the Match after recording two assists in Mali's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde at WAFCON 🇲🇱👏 📸: jackiedigital
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
I wish Aïsatta would fight through the contact there rather than try to draw the foul. She was in behind! #BostonLegacy
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Expected Own Goals @xowngoals.com · 25/07/2026
Men's players will literally avoid data reports instead of going to therapy. As we wait for the @bostonlegacyfc.com to kick off, enjoy some of our Patreon bonus ep with director of analytics Jordyn Kaplan! Use code "UPGRADE" for a discount on new/upgraded memberships! www.patreon.com/c/xOwnGoals
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Women players are asking for this and teams finally listened #nwsl #soccer #football
YouTube video by Expected Own Goals
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Did you see Kaos on Netflix? Basically what you're asking for, with Jeff Goldblum as Zeus. 😂
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Is there a better name for that group of Islands that doesn't come out of the oppressive colonial history? I think there's an argument for "Celtic Isles," since they were there before the Normans, Angles, Saxons, or even Romans. Any others? Is there already an established one I missed?
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Had a trivia question last night that referred to Ireland and Britain as "The British Isles," which our team composed of Irish immigrants did NOT appreciate (neither do I!)... But saying "Ireland and Britain" would have ruined the question, as the whole point is people will think Britain first...
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Travis @travtufts.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
So strange how I, a resident and multimodal daily commuter in and around Boston, reached out to Mr. Brohel about this review and received no response. Guess I should have been the president of a made up neighborhood association instead of a longtime Wu campaign volunteer.
Email from me to Michael Brohel:

Subject:
Safety and Transit
improvement review

to: Michael.Brohel

Hello Mr. Brohel,
I am a resident of Roslindale who drives, rides the T, and bikes around the city and to work.
I'm interested in being part of any user review of the recent changes to road design in Boston.
Thank you,
Travis
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
It's clear to me that Mayor Wu's team fails to understand who elected (and reelected) her. It sure as shit wasn't business interests in West Roxbury.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Deeply disappointing. Whoever makes safer streets and prioritizing public transit the center pieces of their challenge to @wutrain.bsky.social will have my (and many others) full support. mass.streetsblog.org/2026/07/22/f...
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Failures of Communication and Accountability Plagued Mayor Wu's Election-Year 'Review' of Transportation Department - Streetsblog Massachusetts
An internal "30 day review" of city transportation projects that Mayor Wu requested during her re-election campaign last year was supposed to improve the public's trust in the city's ability to manage...
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Finished feeding the pups dinner and they could feel that I was about to leave to go host trivia, so they both were giving me the eyes (from separate rooms) 🥺
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Both for the trivia/notoriety of it being the "oldest commissioned warship" and because it's the easiest way to manage crew, I imagine.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Boston folks: Sign this. It's well past time we demand action. benjaminsiegel.github.io/enough-is-en...
benjaminsiegel.github.io
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH — An open letter to Mayor Wu on street safety
An open letter calling for safer Boston streets.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Atrocious refereeing (both ways) in this @bostonlegacyfc.com match...
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I assume the reason you need a government issue id for the U.S.S. Constitution, @stabert.bsky.social, is that it's still an actively commissioned U.S. Navy vessel.
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Village People: 'In The Navy' Dance
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Hard disagree. Lilly Reale was a great pickup, and Deja Davis is solid depth. Team is built for the future, and not getting 32 year old Alexia is fine.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
JP folks! This coming Monday, 7/13, with the off day for the World Cup trivia will finally return to the Haven! See you all there.
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Ron Swanson: It's Trivia Time!
ALT: Ron Swanson: It's Trivia Time!
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
We are so back! Let's go @bostonlegacyfc.com! 🦢🦢🦢
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Happy gameday, everybody! Hoping for this fit to clash more in the next round when USA and Senegal are playing each other. 🤞 LFG! ⚽️🦁
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
I actually mostly disagree! I think they've been GREAT... since the initial enormous fuckup.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Yeah, I mean, I get that it was likely in the works for a while (as I said in my post), but once the rumors do happen... maybe hold off on the teaser. Gotta be willing to change the plan if circumstances change!
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Honestly, posting that teaser for a promotional balloon during the Alexia rumors is a pretty bad misstep by the social team... I'm sure it was long planned, but, like... read the room.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
If they ever do a biopic about Vinicius Junior, Toheeb Jimoh (Sam Obisanya) is totally playing him.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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Loki Series: Tom Hiddleston's 'Bit of Both'
ALT: Loki Series: Tom Hiddleston's 'Bit of Both'
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I'm a bit worried about its survival because of location... but there's only one solution to that: make a point of going there and supporting it!
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Bouncing off the restaurant recommendations portion of @stabert.bsky.social's latest podcast... Everybody should check out Crystal Spoons. A level of Indian food that's hard to find in this country, tbh. Feels more like London. crystalspoonscuisine.com
crystalspoonscuisine.com
Crystal Spoons
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Always worth reading @ofsevit.bsky.social's take on any transit "proposal" (if you can call this that). www.universalhub.com/2026/council...
universalhub.com
Councilors want Orange Line extended down Blue Hill Avenue
City Councilors Miniard Culpepper (Roxbury) and Brian Worrell (Dorchester) say the MBTA should build an Orange Line extension from Ruggles to Mattapan Square through a new tunnel under Warren Street a...
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
It really is a great video... you can see more of Billy at Improv Asylum if you're ever looking for a fun night out.
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Lol at @stabert.bsky.social saying "I now know the Seaport used to be parking lots." I wonder if she learned that from my darts teammate, Billy Cox (aka Billy Lots). www.instagram.com/reel/DNoaxmV...
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Well that's tonight's trivia team name sorted: "It's Never Ghana Come Home." 😂
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epeemike81.bsky.social @epeemike81.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
And what's more: I think they know that. This reads to me like them trying to distract transit advocates with something shiny that they know will never happen in an effort to run interference for the NIMBY objections over parking and travel lanes. Don't fall for it.
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