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Traditional economic development is about jobs creation, but data centers don’t create many permanent jobs after construction. The economics don’t work out.</p>\n<p>&gt; Google announced a massive solar farm project in Arkansas … The project will also use steel manufactured in Arkansas, so it has local benefits beyond energy.</p>\n<p>Google’s investment in solar and steel in Arkansas is a way to rebalance the equation. Good corporate partners don’t strip mine their community partners.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/bobwertz/94120729","date_published":"2026-07-16T17:52:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-16 17:52","date_timestamp":1784224358,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94078266","content_html":"<p>CVS has Halloween candy… in July.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/15/cvs-has-halloween-candy-in.html","date_published":"2026-07-16T00:48:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-16 00:48","date_timestamp":1784162887,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://typo.social/@bobwertz/116926901521419774","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mqpzar7owj24","https://www.threads.com/@sketchbookb/post/Da1Y9TuFmVO"]}},{"id":"94014132","content_html":"<p>The depressing stickiness of the service formerly known as Twitter: <a href=\"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/14/the-depressing-stickiness-of-the.html\">bobwertz.com</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/14/the-depressing-stickiness-of-the.html","date_published":"2026-07-14T23:05:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-14 23:05","date_timestamp":1784070307,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://typo.social/@bobwertz/116920836063227693","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mqnd2l5k6c2e","https://www.threads.com/@sketchbookb/post/Dayob6GncnK"]}},{"id":"93891977","content_html":"<p>Building an academic publications plug-in for Micro.Blog with the help of ChatGPT: <a href=\"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/12/building-an-academic-publications-plugin.html\">bobwertz.com</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/12/building-an-academic-publications-plugin.html","date_published":"2026-07-12T20:45:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-12 20:45","date_timestamp":1783889102,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://typo.social/@bobwertz/116908964939190117","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mqi2e72ycq2e","https://www.threads.com/@sketchbookb/post/DatO8GRm6JB"]}},{"id":"93877458","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://bobwertz.com\">@bobwertz.com</a> My daughter works at a camp up there and we realized that we always go to the same locations when we visit. I saw Stone Bowl when we were driving around. Will have to add it to our list.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mqhdjfxfsc2r","date_published":"2026-07-12T13:58:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-12 13:58","date_timestamp":1783864716,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93877459","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://bobwertz.com\">@bobwertz.com</a> Awesome. Will have to give that a try. Looks right up my alley.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mqhcqkvbec2r","date_published":"2026-07-12T13:44:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-12 13:44","date_timestamp":1783863882,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93876550","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://bobwertz.com\">@bobwertz.com</a> My first time there yesterday. Loved it. Will absolutely go back.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mqhcfcbnrs2r","date_published":"2026-07-12T13:38:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-12 13:38","date_timestamp":1783863504,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93876207","content_html":"<p>Rocky’s Hot Chicken in South Asheville</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/67587/2026/e4bc4e35b5-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A colorful mural of a fiery red and blue rooster breathing fire with the word Hot above a metal entrance door is painted on the side of a building.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/12/rockys-hot-chicken-in-south.html","date_published":"2026-07-12T13:28:34+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-12 13:28","date_timestamp":1783862914,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://typo.social/@bobwertz/116907242199811778","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mqhbutyzic2h","https://www.threads.com/@sketchbookb/post/DasczuglHvE"]}},{"id":"93707602","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://zeldman.com/2026/07/06/memories-cant-wait-or-how-i-learned-to-keep-worrying-about-the-web/\">Zeldman’s incredible post on digital preservation and decay:</a></p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>So what do we do? We own our own domains. We keep local copies. In triplicate. We choose open formats over proprietary ones. We treat every platform as temporary, because it is. We archive not out of paranoia but out of love—love for the things we’ve made, the conversations we’ve had, the small, stubborn act of leaving a mark.</p>\n</blockquote>\n","summary":"","url":"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/09/zeldmans-incredible-post-on-digital.html","date_published":"2026-07-09T13:07:09+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-09 13:07","date_timestamp":1783602429,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://typo.social/@bobwertz/116890172155745750","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mq7pcagkgq2a","https://www.threads.com/@sketchbookb/post/DaksACTHDpx"]}},{"id":"93707044","content_html":"<p>The only way to square this Max to McLaren rumor:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Max wants to quit F1 until the regs change.</li>\n<li>Zac wants to win the Triple Crown (Monaco, Indy 500, 24 Hours at Le Mans)</li>\n<li>Zac is willing to pay Max F1 money for endurance racing.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>This doesn’t make sense, but it makes more sense than replacing Oscar.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/09/the-only-way-to-square.html","date_published":"2026-07-09T12:53:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-09 12:53","date_timestamp":1783601639,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://typo.social/@bobwertz/116890125606578303","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mq7omzvwun2v","https://www.threads.com/@sketchbookb/post/DakqpIQoDtx"]}},{"id":"93643618","content_html":"<p>Cortado.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/67587/2026/64ddb9a79e-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A cortado with heart-shaped latte art sits on a purple saucer atop a wooden surface.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/08/cortado.html","date_published":"2026-07-08T12:08:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-08 12:08","date_timestamp":1783512502,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://typo.social/@bobwertz/116884290643239983","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mq53pn2dta2a","https://www.threads.com/@sketchbookb/post/DaiA04GFl5W"]}},{"id":"93451858","content_html":"<p>Our July 4th tradition… catching a Columbia Flieflies game. Although tonight, they are cosplaying as the Capital City Bombers. 🇺🇸⚾️🎇</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/67587/2026/b3eca77aed-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"599\" alt=\"A baseball player is at bat while the catcher, umpire, and other players are positioned on the field during a game.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/04/our-july-th-tradition-catching.html","date_published":"2026-07-05T00:22:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-05 00:22","date_timestamp":1783210979,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://typo.social/@bobwertz/116864518335494101","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mpucqbdzyw27","https://www.threads.com/@sketchbookb/post/DaZBYL0ltYk"]}},{"id":"93425570","content_html":"<p>Our national symbols aren't as old as you think they are. <a href=\"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/04/our-national-symbols-arent-as.html\">bobwertz.com</a></p>","summary":"Many U.S. national symbols were adopted much later than commonly believed, reflecting their evolution over time.","url":"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/04/our-national-symbols-arent-as.html","date_published":"2026-07-04T13:03:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-04 13:03","date_timestamp":1783170197,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://typo.social/@bobwertz/116861844167507965","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mpt4q54uvj25","https://www.threads.com/@sketchbookb/post/DaXziv1lGBj"]}},{"id":"93374891","content_html":"<p>This <a href=\"https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/42993-how-americans-view-flags-and-symbols-poll\">You.Gov survey on American’s opinion of flags</a> is fascinating. My research is primarily focused on visual branding, and I’ve long thought that what most people think of patriotism today aligns better with our theories around brand loyalty and brand love.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/03/this-yougov-survey-on-americans.html","date_published":"2026-07-03T14:59:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-03 14:59","date_timestamp":1783090762,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://typo.social/@bobwertz/116856638176357180","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mpqsqrrwb22d","https://www.threads.com/@sketchbookb/post/DaVcCE0Ft7I"]}},{"id":"93373386","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> Awesome. I just signed into Leaflet and, yep, all my recent posts are there. Perfect. I wrote the other day about <a href=\"https://bobwertz.com/2026/06/29/im-interested-in-bluesky-and.html\">Micro.Blog’s incredible support for Bluesky.</a> This is just one more example.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/bobwertz/93373386","date_published":"2026-07-03T14:26:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-03 14:26","date_timestamp":1783088782,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93365153","content_html":"<p>Turned off my alarm last night so I could sleep in today. Woke up at the same time anyway.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://bobwertz.com/2026/07/03/turned-off-my-alarm-last.html","date_published":"2026-07-03T11:05:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-03 11:05","date_timestamp":1783076724,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://typo.social/@bobwertz/116855725463872664","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mpqfrordow2n","https://www.threads.com/@sketchbookb/post/DaVBd_llEKq"]}},{"id":"93318407","content_html":"<p>The NY Times published a guide to <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/books/best-sandra-boynton-books.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ulA.jW7T.nhUh3mesv1wN&amp;smid=url-share\">Sandra Boyton’s best books</a> and the whole thing is a trip down memory lane. We read all those books to our kids. 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The score is now 23-3.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/bobwertz/93273044","date_published":"2026-07-01T20:49:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-01 20:49","date_timestamp":1782938993,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93272887","content_html":"<p>Goodness! The Cubs have scored 22 runs on 7 home runs against San Diego today. And it’s only the 8th inning. 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Much like early PCs, there is too much untapped convenience to be ignored. But as we struggle to figure out how to think about the promise of these tools, it’s worth remembering that in the digital world, productivity doesn’t always match our expectations.</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>The comparison to early PCs is good. The rise of AI also seems similar to the advent of desktop publishing. 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All right-hand drive, of course, so they sell a bunch to rural mail carriers.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/bobwertz/92887827","date_published":"2026-06-25T15:42:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-25 15:42","date_timestamp":1782402174,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92884510","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/apoorplayer\">@apoorplayer</a> I know I personally don’t need a bigger truck bed. I just need to haul yard trash, or help my daughters move into their apartments. 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I know the shorter bed will be a deal breaker for many.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/bobwertz/92826375","date_published":"2026-06-24T18:31:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-24 18:31","date_timestamp":1782325906,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92815119","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/tinyroofnail\">@tinyroofnail</a> Excellent. I’ll track it down. I’m fascinated by the economics of the car industry, especially with the introduction of EVs and global competition.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/bobwertz/92815119","date_published":"2026-06-24T15:53:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-24 15:53","date_timestamp":1782316391,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92813771","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/apoorplayer\">@apoorplayer</a> I’m definitely interested. I hadn’t thought about the lack of spyware. 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I just don’t know how big the market is today for a <a href=\"https://insideevs.com/news/799661/slate-truck-pricing-official-2026/\">$25K EV truck with crank windows.</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://bobwertz.com/2026/06/24/i-love-the-potential-of.html","date_published":"2026-06-24T13:03:28+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-24 13:03","date_timestamp":1782306208,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://typo.social/@bobwertz/116805223634001323","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mozy43nnhf2a","https://www.threads.com/@sketchbookb/post/DZ-DqsllHEi"]}},{"id":"92747361","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/gdp@social.lol\" class=\"u-url mention\">@gdp</a></span> Congrats!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/bobwertz/92747361","date_published":"2026-06-23T17:30:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-23 17:30","date_timestamp":1782235843,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92575171","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://bobwertz.com\">@bobwertz.com</a> *spent. Ugh. I hate typos. We need a Bluesky edit button.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3moqwigmz7s2t","date_published":"2026-06-20T22:41:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-20 22:41","date_timestamp":1781995298,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92102811","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://christrainorsc.bsky.social\">@christrainorsc.bsky.social</a> Right? They’ve tried everything that I can think of. 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I missed that when I read the article this morning.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mnudvqtyh226","date_published":"2026-06-09T13:54:32+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-09 13:54","date_timestamp":1781013272,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91828468","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://bristowmarchant.bsky.social\">@bristowmarchant.bsky.social</a> Does District 5 hide the identity of the parent who filed the complaint? 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Thanks for supporting all the latest bells and whistles.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/bobwertz/91363982","date_published":"2026-06-02T00:32:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-02 00:32","date_timestamp":1780360376,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91108673","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://bobwertz.com\">@bobwertz.com</a> So strange. My son and I thought it was a nearby lightning strike, but my wife was convinced something had hit our house. It was very odd.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4klk2b2552v3yvfu4n3hpyiz/post/3mmx45u2jj22j","date_published":"2026-05-28T22:48:41+00:00","author":{"name":"Bob Wertz","url":"https://bobwertz.com/activitypub/bobwertz","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F30%2F1124.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"bobwertz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-28 22:48","date_timestamp":1780008521,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91108674","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://bobwertz.com\">@bobwertz.com</a> She’s not exaggerating. It was significant. 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