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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 17/10/2026

I worked at two different McDonalds before I was 20 and glad I did. It is shockingly impressive how deep they had thought about every. single. thing. There were a dozen different cleaning products for different tasks. And each was called McSomething.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 17/10/2026

It’s been 30 years but I’m pretty sure that was the fryer I used working at McDonalds. You put the basket in the oil, push a button, it would beep, you pulled it. A countdown started. You put it back in the oil, you pushed another button. Then beep, pull, bounce the basket, dump and salt.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 16/10/2026

I can't wait to get my Slate. Crank windows!

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 16/10/2026

They had me at MSG, a sign that a person knows what they are doing

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 13/10/2026

No worries. Just curious. I've tried both mRNA and just learned to not having anything scheduled for two days. My wife on the other hand feels crappy for about 6 hours.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 13/10/2026

Mind if I ask what brand shot you got?

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 13/10/2026

"Quarantine table" During lock-down we bought a small table where we could leave puzzles up, boardgames out, etc. Been up since 2020 and I'd wager my kids will have their own quarantine table when they start families.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 13/10/2026

Yup. I was a tall, skinny, kid that did debate, theater, academic team, collected comic books, played Vampire and GURPS. I almost always had a girl friend.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 13/10/2026

In high school, I had a girl over and she turned on the TV in my room. It was tuned to C-SPAN. Quickly stammered out that I also watch a lot of KET (local PBS station) and the SciFi Channel (SyFy is stupid). She had tears in her eyes from laughing so hard. Did get to third base later though.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 10/10/2026

One of the more esoteric ways of summoning a ghost for spooky season.

Blue and purple tubes and connectors from a kids fort building kit connected in a parallel line. It is lying on striped carpet.

Blue and purple tubes and connectors from a kids fort building kit connected in a parallel line. It is lying on striped carpet. It is not finished and longer.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 09/10/2026

And it’s important to remember that. My GURPS game is with my kids. 1st time ever GMing with all three and my wife. Oldest (28) has DMed all of them for the past two years. I’ve set back and been happy the hobby took hold and made snacks. Things can be better. They can get better. They have before.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 09/10/2026

Lots of things are worse but many things are better

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 09/10/2026

But on the other hand, it’s hard to get across the level of bigotry some characters would have experienced in 1936

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 09/10/2026

I’m doing a GURPS game set in 1936 and had similar moments

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 06/10/2026

Why the first new vehicle I will have purchased is a Slate. Figured I needed to vote with my wallet for the types of vehicles I want to see manufactured.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 01/10/2026

If you see this, post a vampire that isn't Dracula

Picture of a white middle aged man wearing a sweater, tie and glasses sharpening pencils. He is an energy vampire from "What We Do In The Shadows".

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 01/10/2026

That’s…. brilliant. I’m going to try it. Been a while since I’ve tried some weird little experiment.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 30/09/2026

If you mean the ones that screen calls, do they actually work? I have my doubts as the one baked into iOS barely contains them. If you mean a virtual number, I’ve tried that in the past and they wouldn’t work with banks. It’s so frustrating.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 30/09/2026

I am seriously thinking I might change my number and never giving it to anyone I don’t know personally. Of course I would then have to have a second number for two-factor authentication, sites that require you to give one, etc.

iPhone screenshot showing 118 voicemails.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 29/09/2026

I struggle with this take. Yes, they were low for a long time. Like 5 or 6%. And then in 2008, we took them lower. But, silicone valley today only exists because of those basically 0% loans for almost two decades.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 29/09/2026

My daughter made a short film where I was the central focus and hundreds of people judged me this weekend It’s an awesome film. But damn. Someone asked her at the showing “Are you able to have a relationship with your father today?” Shit, just saying, making shit is good. Even when you’re old.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 29/09/2026

I’ve learned from @brooklynmarie.bsky.social that screaming into the void in the best way you know how is productive.

Stupid handwritten note. Black ink, on white paper, against a wooden table background.

Buddy is dying soon.
But so is my father.
And my Mother
Everyone knows it. Or at least they should.
Hurray!! Seriously.
Because you ain't dead yat. You’re reading this.
Lots of contractions.
Poo poo be doo. I don’t want to think about that.
I'm talking to you.
Contraction’s are one of the future’s gifts and curses.
We learned how to smash words together so they are easier to read
Makes communication easier
Also removes words
Buddy is dying soon
But so is my father
And my Mother
Everyone knows it. Or at least they should.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 24/09/2026

Actually now that I think about it, it might have been Memorial.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 24/09/2026

Pretty sure it was Commonwealth but it didn’t surprise me because it was the same at my ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 24/09/2026

Watch it every 4th of July. The most 🤌 movie depicting the essence of America. I’m probably the only Used Cars stan account on Bluesky.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 23/09/2026

When the kids were younger and in lots of extra-curricular activities, the vast majority communicated via Facebook. When I would tell the coach or whatever that I don’t have a Facebook account they would look at me in genuine confusion. Couldn’t comprehend such a thing. Complete bafflement.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 21/09/2026

And a physical brawl at a bar named Hooch owned by the 3rd-base Beetlejuice guy.

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Kate McKinnon: That Sounds Right

ALT: Kate McKinnon: That Sounds Right

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 20/09/2026

I was just having my coffee when I thought, “That looks like a hat.” And then Jesus lead the way.

A photograph of six figurines wearing an acorn cap as a hat (Amy Pond from Doctor Who, Wormtongue from LOTR, Jesus from the Bible, Miguel from Coco, a D&D character (badly painted) and a Stormtrooper from Star Wars.)

There are also two acorns with their caps and faces drawn on them. They are resting inside other acorn caps.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 16/09/2026

I never thought I’d buy a new vehicle but I want to support the concept with my wallet. My biggest concern is that I’m 6’4” but I drove a ‘65 VW and a Pontiac Vibe for years, so not too worried.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 16/09/2026

100% However, for trips ≥ 1000 miles (in-laws in South Dakota) we usually rent a car. With deals, typically less than $200 and not putting the miles on our vehicles.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 16/09/2026

I have a Slate pre-ordered (will be my first ever new vehicle) and I’m so excited. Crank windows! No spyware! Free maintenance manuals! Just getting the two seats at first but might add a second row later.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 16/09/2026

You and me both. I talked to the wife, and she is fine with me making a "crazy" preparation because there is little downside.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 11/09/2026

Thank you!!! My wife and daughter are going to lose their mind.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 11/09/2026

Me: "Do I make the Barenaked Ladies joke?"

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 11/09/2026

I might need more coffee but I’m not seeing it in the photos or in the alt text.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 11/09/2026

I can't remember my wife's phone number but I do remember the phone number for the bbs in my small Kentucky town.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 10/09/2026

What was the address? I would love to share this with my family.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 09/09/2026

If the 20th century has taught me nothing, it is that history can occasionally move really fast. And with age comes perspective but also.. where did I set my readers?

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Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller: Life Moves Fast

ALT: Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller: Life Moves Fast

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 04/09/2026

“Dad, these other films… they are like… actual films. By real filmmakers. What the hell???”

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 04/09/2026

I might find out more in a couple of weeks as my daughter’s film* is a finalist at the 12 Lions Film Festival. *Yes, I’m bragging a bit.

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 04/09/2026

Is that the one where giant boobs were chasing someone downtown?

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Strangeite @strangeite.com · 02/09/2026

You don’t take a chainsaw to them though. Literally the wrong thing to do unless you want to pretend to be a badass with a chainsaw. Source: have 30 trees living and dying within 100’ of my house.

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