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Thomas Scheidel, APR

@tomstravels.bsky.social
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Communications consultant, public speaker, avid cyclist, intrepid traveler.

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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We were in a sports bar in Amsterdam watching the USA v. Australia World Cup match. The Australians in the crowd started chanting “The Aussie boys are on a bender. Donald Trump is a sex offender.” So this is apparently a coordinated national chant.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Some of the signs at the Grand Rapids #NoKings rally.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
This is our fifth rally in the past two years. This is by far the largest turnout. #NoKings
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Thousands of people at the Grand Rapids #NoKings rally.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
No Kings rally in Grand Rapids is getting underway. #NoKings #NoKingsGR
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Thousand of people in attendance at the Grand Rapids #NoKings rally.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
#noKings rally in Grand Rapids. Just started and already more people than the Spring rally and they are still coming in.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
There are still some seats left for next Monday's Lake Michigan College Professionalism and Soft Skills Bootcamp, taught by yours truly. Follow the link to register. www.eventbrite.com/e/profession...
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Professionalism and Soft Skills Bootcamp
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
This weekend’s #BreakthroughT1DRide in Cape Cod was fantastic. I completed the full 100 mile route and the ride raised a little over $2 million for diabetes research.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
This is what we looked like at our first JDRF, now Breakthrough T1D Ride 21 years ago. On Saturday we'll be riding in Cape Cod, a bit older, a bit grayer, but still committed to finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. There's still time to donate. Thank you. www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_i...
Two cyclists standing at Zabriske Point in Death Valley National Park
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
In 18 days we will be riding in Cape Cod to help raise funds to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. This will be the 21st year that Mary and I have been participating in rides with Breakthrough T1D. If you'd like to donate this year, please follow the link. www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_i...
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Support me in the Breakthrough T1D Ride. Help create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D).
I'm taking part in the Breakthrough T1D Ride because I'm up for a physical and mental challenge that I know will be the experience of a lifetime. And, the money I raise will change the lives of millio...
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Not all who wander are lost. Some of us are just looking for coffee.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Heading to Washington DC tomorrow for #NSPRA2025. Looking forward to reconnecting with my colleagues from across the country at the very best public relations conference.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
The One Day Ride Across Michigan take place August 9, 2025. Right now the registration fee is $110. On Wednesday it goes up to $130. Save yourself $20 by following the link below and registering today. www.bikereg.com/odram
Three cyclist at the end of the ride holding drinks in front of an ODRAM banner.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Sign on the side of one of the food booths at the Grand Rapids Pride Festival. #resist #pride
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Thousands of people at the #NoKings rally in Grand Rapids. Second protest starts at noon.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
The first of two #NoKings protests in Grand Rapids. Thousands of people on the lawn in front of the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
A yawn is a silent scream for coffee.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
My wife owns Connie's Cakes in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They had a 30th anniversary party yesterday and many former employees showed up for the celebration. #iloveconniescakes #conniescakes
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Connie's Cakes, owned by my wife Mary Scheidel, is celebrating their 30th Anniversary. If you're in the west Michigan area stop by to the Open House on Thursday from 4:00-7:00. I'm told there will be cake and prizes.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
People are pissed off. Huge crowd at the Grand Rapids Hands Off Rally. #handsoff #goodtrouble
Large crowd on Rosa Parks circleCory Booker quote on sign Several protest signsProtestors with signs
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Part of the crowd at the Hands Off Rally in Grand Rapids. #handsoff #goodtrouble
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
NSPRA President Heidi Vega, APR hyping up the audience at the MSPRA Annual Conference. #MSPRA #NSPRA #GrandTraverseResort
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Talking Part in the Unite and Resist Women‘s March in Grand Rapids. Looked Like over 2000 in attendance. #thisiswhatdemocracylookslike
5 people standing in a line
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Started my day yesterday by brewing coffee from a local roster at home. Then I deactivated my X account. Finished the day by going to a celebration of local music and paying cash for the tickets and drinks.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
I’ve been planning on deactivating my X account. Tomorrow during the boycott seems like an excellent time to do it.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
The professional way to say “I told you so.” - “This was identified early on as a likely outcome.”
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
We had fun this weekend visiting our granddaughter and her parents.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
There are still seats available for the Lake Michigan College Professionalism and Soft Skills Bootcamp being held Friday, February 21 at the LMC Niles campus. This event will help you grow your skills in a volatile job market. Follow the link to register. www.eventbrite.com/e/profession...
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Professionalism and Soft Skills Bootcamp
This one-day, accelerated session focuses on the communication, time management, and interpersonal skills that make employers take notice wh
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Is it okay to show blue water on BlueSky? We just got back from our trip to the Virgin Islands.
Magen’s Bay, St. Thomas,USVIThe Baths, Virgin Gorda, BVITom and Mary inside the Baths on Virgin Gorda, BVITrunk Bay, St. John, USVI
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Last night at the World of Winter celebration in Grand Rapids right before the fire skaters took the ice.
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Sign outside a shop in Niles.
A sign with the words “Records, they still make em, we still sell em.”
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Thomas Scheidel, APR @tomstravels.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
This seemed like an appropriate photo for my first post on BlueSky.
Pine trees against a blue sky
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