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Bob Geiger @bobgeiger.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

To my fellow Veterans who continue to support this rotting sack of garbage, who posts fake images of himself with Generals Patton and MacArthur - even suggesting he is more decorated - I say this: Did you ever have honor or decency? If you did, what the hell happened to them?

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I wrote a book. My first novel. The Fourth Ape — a philosophical fable set in Japan, in the spirit of The Alchemist. $2.99 on Kindle. Free Kindle app works on any device. amzn.to/4dYqtdy I hope you will like it. An honest review means everything. 🙏

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Some people complain because it is raining outside. This guy lost his leg and is still putting in the work. No whining about rain or how someone is doing him wrong or how people are always out to get him. Just doing the work and being better. Truly inspiring. #NoExcuses #PutInTheWork #Motivation

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

My friend Christie shot this brilliant photo for her Friendchips calendar. Reminds me it is almost time to get back on the road, so I better start organizing my own gear. Check her amazing photography at formingfriendchips.com. #Friendchips #Spokane #RoadTrip #Photography

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

"Most people don't know that dumb ends in a B." - the president of the United States So does job, flub, mob, flab, cash grab, and con job. Most people already knew that, but I guess now it is official. #Satire #PoliticalHumor #TheMoreYouKnow #ConJob

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Getting a bit of work in in the VIP Lounge until my plane is ready to board. There is something inherently satisfying about getting a full day of work in before I even step onto the tarmac. Work-from-anywhere for the win. #travelwork #airportlife #remotelife #workperks #digitalnomad

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

For a long time, keys symbolized responsibility to me. The more keys, the more we're trusted with. I have a ton of responsibility, yet I have only one key on my key chain. Maybe responsibility is not really about how many keys we carry. Maybe it is about how many things we refuse to run from.

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Not everyone should chase greatness. Some people want peace. Some want comfort. Some want predictability. And there is nothing wrong with that. Stop pretending you want extraordinary results if you are protecting an ordinary life. Image created with AI

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

One of the most powerful lessons I ever learned was: You do not control what happens. You control what happens next. Most people react. Reaction is instant, emotional, and often careless. Response creates space. It allows wisdom to enter the room. It replaces impulse with intention.

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Two countries, two hemispheres, three states, five cities, four airplanes, and one super-fast train, all packed into just two days. Now that is worldwide. #TravelLife #FrequentFlyer #OnTheMove #TravelGram #Japan

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I don’t always travel with personal security, but when I do, I bring a ninja. At #ToeiKyotoStudioPark (now #UzumasaKyotoVillage) film studio, #Kyoto, #Japan, they don’t just show you history, they drop you right into it.

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I opened a door today and found a literal brick wall. A solid reminder not every new direction leads to a breakthrough, you’ll never know which doors are fake and which ones are portals until you try the handle. If you hit a wall, just find a different door. #perspective #curiosity #hiddenplaces

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Step one: cut a hole in the box. Step two: find a wig that apparently requires refrigeration. I don't remember this being part of the Lonely Island instructions, but finding a "perishable" head in a box is a hell of a way to start your day. #thrifting #weirdfinds #estatesale #snl #Timberlake

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I can’t imagine what my mail carrier thinks. Relax, no exotic pets were harmed in the making of this delivery. If you’re going to ship something, go all in. Some people get boring brown packages. I get suspense. #LiveAnimals #HandleWithCare #PackageDay #WhatDidIOrder #NeighborhoodMystery

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

“Genuine authentic Chinese-made imitation of a real Swiss Army type knife.” Found in a hardware store for $1.49. That label is doing cardio. Not pretending to be premium. Just honest about being an imitation. I almost respect it. #HardwareStoreFinds #QualityVsHype

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

The real graduation starter pack was never just the diploma. It’s the diploma in one hand, and the voter registration card in the other. One proves you did the work. The other proves you still plan to matter. Never leave power on the table. #Education #JesseJackson #CivicEngagement

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

At 211 degrees, water is just hot. At 212 degrees, it boils and creates steam. With steam you can move a locomotive. With steam, you can create power. 211 is fine. 212 is power. 1 extra degree changes everything.

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Aisle seats are $104 now “for convenience.” Translation: you pay extra so everyone who bought the $80 seats can climb over you. Is this just another money grab that becomes normal? Pay $24 more, or save it and crawl over the rich folks? I’m torn. #concertlife #savemoney #seatdrama #ticketlogic

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Walked past this #Seattle window and got hit with: “Everything is art. Everything is politics.” Just trying to get lunch, ended up in a philosophy class. Low-budget, high-impact, my favorite kind. #streetart #publicart #citylife #everydayart

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Heard a crashing noise outside my office, looked out, and found two turkeys perched on my fence, puffed up and performing for a totally unimpressed female nearby. Soaring with eagles in their minds. Still turkeys in life. #BackyardWildlife #Turkeys #NatureAtHome #OfficeView #EverydayWonder #WFH

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

For the first time, the #AARP model is actually my peer. I joined well before 50, but seeing 57-year-old #BrendanFraser makes it feel official. Pro tip, you can join at 18. Life is expensive right now, so there is no reason to leave discounts on the table. #Affordability

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A quiet reminder to unclutter our minds every once in a while. To take a deep breath, look around, appreciate the simple reality right in front of us. Sometimes, true happiness isn't in the things we are chasing, but in the company we are currently keeping. In the right here, right now. Be present.

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The window at Neato Burrito in #Spokane is doing the heavy lifting today. I am happy to spend my cash where human rights outrank corporate branding. It is a simple formula: share my values, get my business. #SpokaneDoesntSuck #ShopLocal #ValueDriven

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Yes, that’s a giant joint. Yes, I stopped for a photo. Yes, I’d do it again. Life’s too short to skip the fun stuff. #420Friendly #420Life #HighVibes #GoodTimes

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

We were promised lower prices. We got tariffs, higher costs, and a dollar whispering, “We need a revolution.” Tariffs are paid by consumers. Medical care is soaring. New cars are out of reach for most people. Funny how the bill tells the truth. #WeNeedARevolution #Tariffs #CostOfLiving

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The irony of modern politics is trying to claim a figure who spent his entire life challenging authority and advocating for the poor. It turns out the original message was a lot more radical than most people’s current comfort levels allow for. "Prove me wrong." #history #politics #context #Jesus

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

I kept staring at this painting of a ship before it gets hit with tariffs, resulting in higher prices for consumers and trying to figure out who proudly hangs this on a wall. A #shipping company? A shipbuilder? #thriftfind #foundart #tariffs #oddlyinteresting #GoldenGateBridge #shipping #ship

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Found a 2026 training manual in the form of a board game. Between social media, #FoxNews, and the crap from #DC, this isn't a game anymore, it's just another day. I could call "Crap" on every news segment and win by default. Best $2.99 reality check yet. #Thrifting #FactOrCrap #MediaLiteracy

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Standing in Encino, hearing Frank Zappa and Moon Unit in my head. The Valley changed, the vibe didn’t. #Encino #ValleyGirl #SanFernandoValley #PopCulture Photo by AI.

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Lady Liberty, handcuffed to an #ICE car, painted on a Vegas wall. Not subtle. Not gentle. Very effective. Street art doing what it does best, making you stop, then making you think. #StreetArt #LasVegas #PublicArt #VisualCommentary #DHS

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

A laminate on a lanyard is my confidence armor. Bourne 5, standing next to #JasonBourne, then getting steamrolled by Mr. #TommyLeeJones. "Showing identification is a courtesy to the security team. The least you could do for those guys. Now get me a coffee." #MovieSet #DayPlayer #Bourne #FilmLife

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I walked into a Seattle alley and walked out carrying a history lesson. “Never Again Is Now” is not decoration; it’s a reminder. If this makes you uncomfortable, good. That means it’s doing its job. #NeverAgainIsNow #Seattle #HistoryMatters #PublicArt

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

An extra $1,000 to set your drink down? You do you. I’ll take my $5 thrifted table, saving money, and saving the planet over a trendy, overpriced brand name any day. #ThriftShopping #Upcycling #SustainableStyle #NotPayingThat #EcoWins

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

At some point, you realize no one is coming to hand you a blueprint. So you make one. Build your own future.

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

I could get used to being a male model. Silver hair, good light, and serious dogs doubling as my influencer security team. DM me for the collab. :) #SilverHairDontCare #MensStyle #ModernGent #QuietConfidence #AI #AIInfluencer #InfluencerLife #DobermanLife #ManAndDogs #StyleOverTrends

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

The instructional designers might have missed a very specific day in 20th-century history class. Aiming for a high score, now I feel like I need to issue a formal apology. How many people saw and approved this sign, I wonder? #DesignFail #AmusementPark #GraphicDesign #UserExperience

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Hope you had a nice #Christmas, if you’re into that sort of thing. Today’s agenda, chill out, dream about spring vacation, and recharge. Come Monday, it’s sharktopus mode again.

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Crossing something off my #BucketList (which I prefer to call my Live List). Just bought tickets to a #Formula1 race for '26. I own stock in the company, so I should show up and cheer on #Ferrari. What’s one bucket (or live) list item you plan to make happen in 2026?

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

My friend #MaryJane and I found ourselves in the self-serve section of the grocery store. Not by accident, it is a well-documented pattern. Thoughtful consideration and milk in our future. Some traditions exist for a reason. #420Friendly #Munchies #GranolaLife #SelfCare

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

According to the now highly inaccurate and credibility-challenged #WhiteHouse dot gov, “The #Ballroom will be ... approximately 90,000 total square feet ...” The attached image shows the outlined footprint measuring roughly 36,000 square feet. That leaves 54,000 square feet unaccounted for.

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Played some #minigolf at #FlatstickPub in #Spokane ⛳️🦄 Met a two-headed unicorn who couldn’t agree on a strategy, very relatable. Fun games, good food, and mild #unicorn judgment. #SpokaneDoesntSuck

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

One of my favorite places to eat in town. Car No. 1787 proudly serving travelers since 1906.

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

And they all have Get out of Jail Free cards. THAT is what makes it all so dangerous. One cannot delegate responsibility. #TheBuckStopsHere

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Is it just me, or has #SpotifyWrapped completely taken over the feed again this year? It’s an annoying/clever free marketing gimmick on their part, but the sheer volume is a tad repetitive. I think I’ve officially hit my limit. Also, #Spotify runs ads for #ICE so, yeah, Eff them both.

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

In tariff-tangled times, #thrifting and #upcycling keeps your wallet happy and perfectly good stuff out of the landfill. Shoutout to #GlobalNeighborhoodThrift for proving you don’t need “$20 in your pocket” to walk out with something awesome. #CyberMonday #Macklemore #Spokane #SpokaneDoesntSuck

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

RIP Mr. Udo Kier. It was so much fun working with you. "German actor and cult film icon #UdoKier, who worked with such renowned filmmakers as Andy Warhol, Madonna, Lars von Trier, Gus Van Sant and Werner Herzog, died on Sunday. He was 81. Overall, he had a role in over 250 movies."

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Amazon drivers have run over my property twice now, and #Amazon / #AmazonPrime still claims there’s “not enough evidence,” even with video. Hit-and-run much? That is illegal. Time to press charges, I think. This #BlackFriday, maybe skip the megacorps and support your local Mom & Pop instead.

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

More people will read the #Epstein files than ever bothered to read #Project2025. We chase scandals like it’s #JerrySpringer trash TV, but skip the part where policies get written and quietly rolled out. Maybe the drama shouldn’t be more important than our future?

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The simplest truth: If you want people to like you, like yourself first. 💯 You teach people how to treat you. Start with respect and kindness for the person in the mirror. It’s the essential foundation for all lasting connections. #SelfLove #Authenticity #SocialSkills #WhitneyHouston

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Troy Swezey @troyswezey.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Went to Best Asian Market for groceries, ended up playing #airhockey. 😂 Now I’m thinking the #DowntownSpokane market I’m co-owning needs some fun too — maybe Pac-Man or a money pusher game. Grocery shopping should make you smile. #Spokane #SmallBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #GroceryFun #ShopLocal

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