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Bob Karp

@randomtakes.bsky.social
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My non-political side: mystery novels, good television, easy-to-make recipes, bread, my dog Zeus and German Shepherds where ever they may be. A good cup of coffee. Snarky humor. Political: @rwkarp.bsky.social

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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
#Microsoft Is anyone as bummed as I am about Microsoft getting rid of Publisher in October 2026? I've used Publisher since it first came out and now Microsoft says you can use Word or Powerpoint to do the same stuff. Really? Not even close. Shame on you, Microsoft.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
#SourdoughBread Making my first starter from scratch. Day two. Another feeding tomorrow morning.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Sorry a correction: It wasn't even...
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
#Dogs I just got a new harness for Zeus. He wore out the old one after four years. I got a free gift worth $20 with my order. Item below. A PDF with some templates for labels! 🤣 It was even an editable PDF. I could do this easier in Word. I blurred out the vendor. I like the harness a lot.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
#Dogs #CrazyStuff #ZeusSV It is harder for me to get eye drops for Zeus, than for me to get meds for myself. I have to send an ORIGINAL prescription in the mail. No copies. We are talking about a dog.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
#WhatImPlaying #Balatro I got turned onto this mobile game as it was picked as one of the 10 best games of 2024 by the Washington Post games guy. Cost $11. You can play without buying other stuff. If you like video poker with lots of strategy this is for you. On Android & IOS.
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Balatro on Steam
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
#SierraVistaAZ #McDonalds Did you know the first McDonald's drive through window was at a store in Sierra Vista? 50 years ago this month!
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
#Bread #Recipes #2025BakingChallenge My first attempt at sandwich bread. Pretty straight forward. I think I over proofed it a bit the final loaf did rise during baking as far as I thought it should. But it tastes good! I'm happy. Recipe if again from Preppy Kitchen. I like his stuff.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Yes. First three episodes dropped this week. I'm not sure I'm going to hang with it. I think it's much more interesting when it isn't people that have been on other shows. But I like Alan Cummings and the production values are excellent. So I might drop in for a bit each episode.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
#WhatImWatching #TheTraitors Who's watching The Traitors season 3?
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
#WhatImWatching #GameShows Just finished season two of "The Floor". The game is getting more difficult and the categories and strategy have really amped up since season 1. This is a great trivia game. Season 3 coming on Fox next month. You can find the first two seasons on Hulu & Tubi.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
#ZeusSV #Dogs Zeus enjoying a very rare snowfall in southeastern Arizona.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
#Bread #Recipes #2025BakingChallenge Artisan Bread 2025 is going to be my year of baking. First effort is crusty bread based on a recipe from preppy kitchen. Easy to do with great results. Share your recipes with the hashtag bread
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
My GSD Zeus has never seen a chicken (I think). Not sure he would be so well behaved!
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
#OldAge You know you're old when you really like using this. I had to get a power strip from out behind my entertainment unit, where it had been for about 7 years. Thank you for this tool.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
After the third security screen I was about to give up. They asked me those great questions "what is your favorite fruit?" I managed to remember both answers. (Fruit was not a question) More like a category on "The Floor". Then I had to link my account to my Roku player. 15 more minutes.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
#Free #AppleTV+ #NothingIsReallyFree Spent a good part of today trying to get the free AppleTV+ for the weekend. Apparently I had an old appleID from a iPod I got - long ago. Apple conveniently locked my account because I had not used it for 11 years! Not their fault. But what a hassle.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
January 1, 2025 It didn't go well last night. Lots of mayhem outside with fireworks, rockets, bombs, etc. Zeus was nervous and we delt with it until right before midnight when two huge bangs went off. After that we were up for another hour. Meanwhile. Gave up on Juror #2. Wasn't having it.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
#WhatImWatching #NewYearEve #ZeusSV Getting ready to turn down the lights and watch Juror #2 on Max. Hopefully Zeus with join me in the entertainment room to avoid the fireworks that will be shot off behind the house and will scare him into a continuous panting attack.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
#ZeusSV #Dogs Zeus checking out the truck behind the house. Sometimes he tries to stand on the rock to get a better look. Note: The wall is six feet tall. Zeus is a big boy.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
I streamed it on Tubi. Also on Hulu.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
#WhatImWatching #TVGameShows #TheFloor Finished season 1 "The Floor". Great game, crazy finale. No spoilers - the last duel was 45 seconds of play per contestant for $250,000. Very fast - no BS. Started season 2. 100 players instead of 81. Let's see if that changes the game.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
#WhatImWatching Watched Conclave movie last night. I'm not reviewing movies on here, but I wasn't as impressed as most of the reviews I read. Great cast. Rather ridiculous plot. Big issue: you know who it's going to be the first time you see that person. Ending is nuts! Just saying.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Something to occupy the day. I agree with 100 on the list "Little Drummer Boy" which is ear candy - never leaving my mind. As bad as Disney's "It's a Small Small World". Not a Christmas song - but you get it. Let's share our worst song using the hashtag #WorstChristmasSongs wapo.st/4gNiu1w
wapo.st
Opinion | A ranking of 100 — yes, 100 — Christmas songs
From "Little Drummer Boy" to "I Farted on Santa's Lap," here's where they stand.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Just a point of clarification since we can't edit posts. That is not me in the Santa suit. I don't look that good.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
#ZeusSV #Dogs Merry Christmas from Zeus and his human (me).
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Thanks to @callyson.bsky.social for posting this link to a hilarious send up of the season. We need a good laugh.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
#ZeusSV #Dogs Zeus waiting for Santa.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
This is a job that I want! youtu.be/Jy2-yI1t-w8?...
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Which Chocolate Chip Makes the Best Cookies? | The Taste Test
YouTube video by America's Test Kitchen
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Thanks to @brianstelter.bsky.social for having this link in his Reliable Sources newsletter yesterday. This is a lot of fun. Check it out! lp.chartbeat.com/2024-most-en...
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Most Engaging Stories of 2024
Selected from more than 38 million pieces of content, and totaling 204 billion minutes of Engaged Time, the stories featured reflect the variety of coverage we saw this past year.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
I liked the old look.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
#Dogs #ZeusSV Zeus got a new dog bed for Christmas. Exactly the same one he had for the last four years. It took him all of two minutes to test it out. It was acceptable.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
How about "I don't read"
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
What do you want me to say about thermal underwear? Note: I really don't think my opinion matters. But thanks for trying to make me feel important.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
#WhatI'mWatching #Television #Trivia #GameShows A friend recommended "The Floor", currently in its 2nd season on Fox. I found it on Tubi streamer. Simple, fast paced. The game goes 10 episodes with one winner at the end. Trivia games don't do it for me, but this is really fun.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
#BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge 7 of 20 - continued this from my @rwkarp.bsky.social account.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
I think I'm getting too much content from the Washington Post. Just over 24 hours of email newsletters from them.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Yikes. Could service get any worse? www.cnn.com/2024/12/10/i...
cnn.com
Walgreens stock surges on report that it could be taken private | CNN Business
Walgreens is reportedly looking to take itself private in a deal with Sycamore Partners, sending the stock nearly 20% higher Tuesday.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Not on TikTok but really liked the spot the difference. A staple of hidden object games that have been around for almost 20 years. Hilarious. 😃
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Here's something cool from @apnews.com. apnews.com/apyearendpho...
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The Associated Press’ top photos of 2024 from the US
In 2024, U.S. photographers captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive presidential election, to hurricanes and fires that ravaged communities, to campus protests over the war betwe...
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
#GetTheFacts #FunData Check out the Pew Research Center's Striking Findings for 2024. Did you know that six-in-ten Americans say they probably won’t get the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine? Yikes! I got my flu shot and COVID shot in October also an RSV(?) shot. www.pewresearch.org
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Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan, nonadvocacy fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
#WhatImPlaying #CasualPuzzleGames Playing Meridian 157 Chapter 1. Nice game with some interesting puzzles. Be warned no explanations for what you should do for the puzzle and no reset, which makes it more difficult. So far so good.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
#Cooking #ChristmasCrack #Pecans There are a lot of recopies for easy holiday pecan bars. Try this one featuring graham crackers. Hint: these are better the day after baking as the graham crackers get nice and crispy almost like a shortbread. www.foodlovinfamily.com/pecan-pie-ba...
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Pecan Pie Bark
Pecan pie bark is a simple, delicious recipe full of pecan pie flavor. Graham crackers are topped with a sweet pecan mixture. Great for the holidays, gifts, and more.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
#Dog #ZeusSV upset that the pest control guy is going to spray the backyard. He decided to hide his ball from me. Not a great hiding place.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
I thought this idea of Biden stepping down was stupid. But now I get it. Go for it! My suggestion is to wait until January 18 and then do it so all the inaugural "memorabilia" will have the incorrect info on it.🤣
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
#BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
#Dogsofbluesky Zeus takes a nap after a tough day. He doesn't use his crate very often, only for short naps.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
An idea from the past: put a book of matches under the short leg. For those of you of a certain age, this is a small paper packet of matches. Used to collect them, but haven't seen any in 30 years.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
The sad thing is 1) that this is needed and 2) that it can be considered "good" news.
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Bob Karp @randomtakes.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
This one is new to me and certainly did not know them as comedy team.
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