Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 2hNothing imparts the spirit of Christmas like wearing a “F*ck Biden” top and brandishing a firearm. She probably should have removed the “Ho Ho Ho” card, though. 000
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 2hHell, I remember the old “Prince Albert in a can” prank phone calls, but these days you’re talking to voice mail and no one has a clue about Prince Albert. 000
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Webb did an amazing rendition of the song on piano from a 1971 broadcast; it’s on YouTube. As for those lines, I really think he should have reversed “need” and “want.” If someone told me they needed me more than wanted me that would be a little concerning. 110
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Just like if I found out David Clayton Thomas was my dad; not so much with any of the other 72 individuals credited with being in Blood, Sweat, and Tears over the years. 000
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 28/09/2026substack.com/@josephbelli... Latest Substack: A rant against my birthplace, Of birds and bats, Song of the Week: “Total Entertainment Forever,” Father John Mistysubstack.comNo Way (San) JoseA Raspberry for NorCal’s Largest City, Two Improbable Landings, Song of the Week: “Total Entertainment Forever,” Father John Misty 000
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 28/09/2026And in true 2026 fashion, they couldn’t just lose in 9 innings, they had to take this season from hell into extras, where of course they lost. 001
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I heard Fred Flinstone quit his job at the quarry. He was tired of being taken for granite. 040
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I don’t wear makeup, but my existential dread cologne is called “Eau de No” 030
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Ah, high school … My high school English teacher announced on the first day of class “There are no stupid questions in my classroom; just stupid people asking questions.” 2211
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The Confluence bellij.substack.com/p/the-conflu... Latest Substack: Revisiting childhood memories of frogs, Song of the Week, "Carl Perkins' Cadillac," Drive By Truckersbellij.substack.comThe ConfluenceWhere the Frogs Were, Song of the Week “Carl Perkins’ Cadillac,” Drive By Truckers 051
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Thanks for the coverage, Jeff. The minors was the only bright spot in this wretched season. 030
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I was just thinking that he’s like the new Kershaw. I looked at his ERA and wondered who the hell’s getting to him, because it sure ain’t SF. 010
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Here ya go: Subsidized almonds Plagued by vermin non-native Tyto saves the day. 010
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 20/09/2026It was a mean nickname, mostly because it was so stuffy and formal— shoulda been Critter from the Black Lagoon. 031
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 20/09/2026This entire 2026 Giants experience should be contained, bottled up, and either shot into space or buried deep underground. What next? 060
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Yellow’s the sun Blue is the sky The royal we Instead of I 020
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Yes, that brought a smile to my face. And a sheepish grin to Kash’s. 010
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Back then I naively hoped that, due to his stunning insecurity and need for approval, he might be a centrist and try to please everyone. Never been more wrong. 110
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 14/09/2026bellij.substack.com/p/newt-and-s... Latest Substack: Newts & garter snakes: a toxic relationship; Mountain Lions in the news; Song of the Week: “Song for You,” Gram Parsons.bellij.substack.comNewt and Snake Aren’t FriendsPoison Partners, Mountain Lions in the News, Song of the Week: “Song For You,” Gram Parsons. 010
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Amen! I placed a take-out order with some friends for a couple of pizzas; I went to pick them up and their veggie pizza stank to high hell. Had there been someone else in the car I would have accused them of breaking wind. Never eat something that smells as bad coming in than going out! 000
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The season started with so few injuries and now everyone is down. I can’t remember seeing a spate of injuries so extensive. 001
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Maybe try the Ogier Ponds just north of Morgan Hill? They’re along the Coyote Creek Trail, public access. Never been myself but I see a lot of ebird entries from there. 010
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Ah, so it’s not the insult it might otherwise be. 010
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The tech industry has been amoral all along; now it fits in especially well with the GOP. 061
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 07/09/2026substack.com/@josephbelli... Latest Substack: A Monarch Sighting, New Scrooge Movie, Song of the Week: “If it Makes You Happy,” Sheryl Crow.substack.comReturn of the KingMemories of Monarchs, Another Scrooge Movie, Song of the Week: “If It Makes You Happy,” Sheryl Crow. 010
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Agreed; if they start posting about the Stollen Election I may have to log off permanently. 010
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I’ve never met him but we follow each other here. 000
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Interesting encounter at a nearby pond. Saw a snake with a California newt in its jaws. Newts are highly toxic, but garter snakes have evolved some immunity. That said, the snake released the newt after 10 minutes and the newt appeared in good condition. Fascinating! 2265
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Great suggestion Mike; I’ve submitted dozens of badger sightings to the CNDDB over the years, and > 90% have been road kill, unfortunately (and mostly San Benito County— Highway 25 is Bloody Alley for badgers). 010
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The only times Vance is gonna lead to is the Epoch Times, which is only useful for lining bird cages. 010
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 01/09/2026If they’re gonna make homelessness a crime, then they oughta also make owning multiple homes and wealth hoarding a crime as well. 110
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Ooh, I remember September 2018, the end of the Bobby Evans era, and it was just awful (5-21), the worst month of baseball I’ve ever seen. After the last road trip & spate of injuries I thought this team was headed in that direction, but they’re looking much better now. 000
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 31/08/2026bellij.substack.com/p/psycho-kil... Latest Substack: The Psycho Killer Era, Running Robots, Goodbye Dolly, Song of the Week: “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” Donovan.bellij.substack.comPsycho killers: Kess Kessay?Memories of Mayhem, Running Robots, Goodbye Dolly, Song of the Week “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” Donovan. 000
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 31/08/2026In contrast, the best cover band name: Collective Soul Asylum 000
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 30/08/2026I am so so very sick and f’ing tired of Kelly absolutely toying with the Giants. It’s like losing to the K-Mart version of Kershaw. 000
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 29/08/2026It’s gotta be the most punchable face I’ve ever seen and my blood pressure rises every time I see it. 010
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 28/08/2026He is truly grotesque; as ugly on the outside as he is on the inside, which would seem virtually impossible. 000
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 27/08/2026More than a Chef’s Kiss for that article: a Chef’s French Kiss (apologies if that’s too graphic)! It elucidated every point I want to make to anyone gushing over the use of AI in writing and music, and it did so far better than I can. 010
Joseph Belli @josephpbelli.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Two reasons: 1) He loves a winner (Mamdani!), or more accurately, tying himself to a winner, and 2) She never took any shots at him, so she never triggered his massive insecurity. 000