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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Today's challenge is walking a few miles to get a haircut and writing an action plan before going to lunch with my 93y old father-out-law, his girlfriend and my 18y old son. Some people call this Wednesday.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Hate admitting this but the writers made the original Buzz Light-year one of my heroes. No matter how bad things may get, " Never give up, Never surrender!!" 🤠

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

People tend to think of us poorly when it makes excusing their own lack of effort convenient. That shouldn't surprise me but still does.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

First time I heard a vocal ensemble, with chords, of "Smoke on the Water" was when drinking beers with the crew of a Sp frigate in Charleston, SC. Yes, we were young & their USMC escort joined in, but dammit, Janet they sounded pretty good. 😁

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Parenting 305: Marcus Aurelius, Spinoza & Anton Chekhov should be in every home library.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I have literally told annoying & demanding strangers to call my assistant Jennifer at 410-867-5309 to schedule an appointment with me just to encourage them go away. It's not my fault they don't know music.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I never really cared about having bike lanes on rural highways until gas prices shot up so high. Now I'm a huge fan of having them and a ten speed bike.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I planned on weeding, trimming and doing yardwork most of today. Naturally it just started raining 12 hours before they said it would. Seriously what gives? While appreciating the gesture I don't need help procrastinating. Some gifts we're born with. Wait a minute..I hear my laundry calling. 😁

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Given that Donny has the negotiating skills of Neville Chamberlain I expect that next week our government will announce certain tariffs will be reduced & Chinese cars are going to be sold in the USA. Sad that he needs to bring corporate backup with him today so that he appears important to fools.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

My first "all night long" party was with friends playing AD&D at a stranger's house when I was in high school. Was actually surprised when the sun came up before the game was over.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Wishing a Happy Bel Tine to every one that has ever thought about living in The Two Rivers.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Putin may be doing a good impression of Hitler invading it's neighbors but over here we have the mad hatter. Please remember to never believe a word Trump says. The truth can be found in what he actually does. (Not to mention in your gas, grocery & power bills.)

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Have to give this win to the White Sox fan. It's amusing to see a 79 year old with dementia throw needless fits like a toddler though.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

After reading the news The Violent Femmes, Bare Naked Ladies, The OffSpring, Jimmy Buffet and The Zac Brown Band help me chill because the groove is in the heart.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Look I don't care how much of a smooth talker you may be but I still think bringing a shovel & wheelbarrow to dinner with a blind date is a bad idea.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

The gentlest way to describe how I feel about current events by song; Along the Watchtower - Hendrix The Mob Rules - Black Sabbath For What it's Worth - Buffalo Springfield Hook - Blues Traveller Won't get Fooled Again - The Who

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

So highs in Maryland today around 83F (28C) ?? That tears it. Breaking out my summer clothes. Damn next weeks cold nights, full speed ahead!!

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Prices for everything are likely to keep going up until October so I'll share a quote an army veteran turned author jotted down.... "There is one rule, above all others, for being a man. Whatever comes , face it on your feet. "

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

If I ever tell you that I like a female character in a show or movie and your response is, "Yeah, she is pretty.", we are having two completely different conversations. 😎

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Systems Analyst w/Background in Electronics, Linux, Data Security, Unix & SatCom, Independent Voter, Navy Veteran, Father of Three. Want to know more? Just ask.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The USA is the largest producer of oil in the entire world, yet today diesel is $5.69/g. Republicans please tell me how you're going to tell everyone this is Biden, Obama,Clinton or Carter's fault? Yes, Carter's been dead for ~15 months. It's ok. Facts don't matter right?

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The day my youngest daughter was born I ended up in ICU for emergency surgery. Two days after I woke up my oldest ( Then 14y old) daughter brought me two books to read while I recovered in the hospital. Yes, the little things do matter.

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Decoding Fox News @decodingfoxnews.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Trump apparently spoke with Vladimir Putin today but didn't mention that Russia is giving Iran intelligence that could harm our troops. You'd think that would be more of a big deal.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Spring is almost here. Guys try to make at least one day memorable for your partner before summer hits. It could be something simple like a picnic, a dinner in a quaint setting, visiting an art museum or a shopping trip. That's up to you. If none of the above work just say it with flowers.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

PSA - Gang, The USA produces the most oil in the world. Thing is the gas companies are managed by greedy douchebags. Given that our military is slaughtering people in Iran this week prices are going to shoot up. I think it might be a good idea to fill your gas tanks today.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

So the empire begins. Not only is our country's military slaughtering Iranian innocents without legal authority. Members of MAGA in Congress and their Fox news lapdogs are condoning it. I do expect them to stop the election in Districts Dems could win here in November.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Walking three miles in an afternoon drizzle for cardio is no fun. Why does being responsible have to be so hard?

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Things to say to make a first date interesting; 1, That color looks great on you. I bet you'd look better in handcuffs. 2,. Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue. 5. So you're telling me there's a chance 7. Popularity is the slutty little cousin of prestige.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Introduce yourself with 10 bands/artists you've seen live in no order or importance. 1. Massive Attack 2. Hootie & The Blowfish 3. Nine Inch Nails 4. Bare Naked Ladies 5. Pink Floyd 6. David Bowie 7. Sarah McLachlan 8. Counting Crows 9. Hank Williams Jr 10. Jimmy Buffett Music put to memory

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Since Sunday morning I have done 6h 24m of cardio. My weekly minimum goal is 7h 15m. Providing it stays 36F or higher outside that will be easy. Thing is when do I stop looking like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man? Should I stop wearing this blue & white hat?

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

How many of you have memorized song lyrics so you can share them with your partner on a special occasion?

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

It appears that the MAGA(s) have control of CBS, Fox News, The Washington Post and Newsmax. Their lawsuit against the BBC is an obvious effort to control the UK news flow as well. The US is openly corrupt and it doesn't look like that will change anytime soon.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

If you're a book keeper, photographer, producer, programmer, project, manager, singer or writer please try to back up your content on a regular basis. Imagine everything you ever created being lost because of a drive failure. Always C.Y.A.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

If my next vehicle ends up being a truck I'm naming it Fezzic. If a SUV it will be probably be named Hooch....Scratch that. The comic relief in naming it after a famous dog is too obvious. For a SUV I'll go with EDITH...After all naming a vehicle Dexter could make members of the audience nervous.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Today is Friday 13th...Please try to get home before midnight. My experiences have taught me that sh** always hits the fan before sunrise on the 14th.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Need something to watch with the kids this weekend? Try Big Fish (04), Central Intelligence (16) , Curse of the Black Pearl (03), Enchanted (07) Galaxy Quest (99), Memphis Belle (90), National Treasure (04), Peter Pan (03), Super 8 (11), The Princess Bride (87), or The Sorcerer's Apprentice(10).

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Already this morning the Speaker has said: 1. 6 Dem members of Congress should’ve been indicted for speaking. 2. Democrats are stealing elections everywhere. 3. Congress should completely surrender their tariff authority to Trump. bsky.app/profile/atru...

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Asking, "You really live with your mother like most serial killers do?" is polite way to end a blind date.

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Noah Shachtman @noahshachtman.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Finneas is better at political messaging than 99% of the Democratic consultants in DC.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

When in high school & reading my parents always told me to turn down the music. A few decades later my teenagers tell me to I don't need louder music when folding the laundry. Just goes to show you that the melody may be different but some of us never really change.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Quote with 5 jobs you’ve had: 1. Lifeguard &swimming instructor 2. Electronic Technician 3. Pet Store Manager 4. Signal Recon Field Engineer 5. Systems Analyst Yes, when in the Suez Canal I told a customer their space modulator was broken just to find out if they watched Bugs Bunny cartoons.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The lad turns 18 this week. Things change.

The lad here turns 18 this week. Things change.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Want to thank people like Anna Bower, For the Defense, Chip Franklin, Taylor Lorenz, Decoding Fox News, Maura Quint & Jacqueline Sweet for keeping everyone on BlueSky informed this year. Knowing the truth matters.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Nothing reminds us that we're not exercising enough like shoveling snow for two days.

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Andrew Solender @andrewsolender.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

NEW: DHS appropriations bill funding ICE passes 220-207 7 Democrats voted YES on the bill: - Jared Golden - Marie Gluesenkamp Perez - Henry Cuellar - Tom Suozzi - Laura Gillen - Don Davis - Vicente Gonzalez One Republican voted NO: Thomas Massie

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

This administration respects Western Europe, Canada, Japan & South Korea the same way a drug dealer doesn't respect their customers. Until the illusion of dependence is gone American foreign policy is going to get worse.

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

If you're an American North of DC please go grocery shopping today. Be prepared. Don't forget to buy snacks, water and flashlight batteries. A book might be a good idea. Also if using a shovel try to clear the snow in shifts. Hit it for 45 min at a time.....Yes, I was a Boy Scout. Why?...lol

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ubetcha.bsky.social @ubetcha.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Valentine's Day is on a Saturday this year. Why not look for/ find a show or classic movie to see together? Skip the overpriced dinner that night. Where does your love want to go to brunch Sunday morning? Creating new memories together is up to you.

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