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Happy Tolkien Reading Day!

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“Tolkien Reading Day is held each year on the 25th of March, the day Frodo (and Sam!) destroyed the One Ring, marking the downfall of Sauron and the fall of Barad-dûr. Originally organized by The Tolkien Society in 2003, it has become a global fan-holiday to celebrate and promote...

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Pie supplies for Pi Day

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So a month ago the “feels like” was -26°. Two weeks ago we had 20” of snow. Today it feels like 71° and all the snow is gone. I am so ready for spring!

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Optimistic of you, AccuWeather.

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@ghcgrain.bsky.social Added to my wish list

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There is no being in the universe as happy as a dog who’s just pooped.

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Well this should be fun. 😬 #weather

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Well, this should be fun. 😬 #weather

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Fresh made drop biscuits and tea on a very snowy morning

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There is currently a winter storm warning, a cold weather advisory, a gale watch, a frozen spray advisory and a small craft advisory. We have all the warnings.

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I feel like this planet is just driving around in circles

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@droog811.bsky.social 🎵 “Children by the million/sing for Alex Chilton/when he comes ’round”

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Happy Festivus to those who celebrate! #festivus

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Telephone poles are social media for dogs. #dogs

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Now spinning: Desire, I Want To Turn Into You - Caroline Polachek\nHaven’t fired up the turntable in a while, maybe I can get back into the groove. Happy Friday!

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@monobass.bsky.social Peaches come from a can. They were put there by a man. In a factory downtown.

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@richbruchal.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy The Tardis is nestled in between the branches of a Christmas tree. Strings of cranberries are visible among the soft lights.

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The Doctor has made his annual visit to our tree.\n#doctorwho #christmas

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@peterhuestis.bsky.social Why not just make 45s?

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Breakfast of Champions

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🎶 Pass the cranberry sauce, we’re having mashed potatoes\nOoh, the turkey looks great\nThank you for loving me\nThank you for being there\nThank you for loving me\nEveryone’s thankin'\nThe whole world’s thankin' you\nThankin' us for thankin' you\nKill the turkey! 🎶

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@chrispummer.bsky.social Love the AeroPress

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It’s not Halloween unless “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” is playing. #halloween

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Autumn Days

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@thematthewshow.bsky.social You know, at some point I would have been sure this was tongue in cheek. But these days, it’s unclear.

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@thematthewshow.bsky.social It sounds like something Steve Carell shouted while getting hair ripped off his chest.

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@thematthewshow.bsky.social I said what I said

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@thematthewshow.bsky.social I had just assumed it was him. The new solo album is great. And I love how Paramore has gotten kind of a second act. They updated their style a bit while still sounding like themselves.

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Good grief! Peanuts is 75 years old today. And it’s the start of Great Pumpkin season.

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@thematthewshow.bsky.social The person behind him looks unimpressed

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@thematthewshow.bsky.social Great band name! 🤘

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I’m ready. #rapture #blondie

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@thematthewshow.bsky.social DJ Bathroom Break is now my favorite dj

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@thematthewshow.bsky.social Whole album side = DJ bathroom break

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Attention coffee lovers: this is yum! #coffee

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@shadowtodd.bsky.social 🎵Bup a dup a da da!

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Drowsy Whaler’s version of the viral Fluffy Seagull latte - peanut butter syrup and Fluff lining the cup. Delish!

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music.apple.com/us/album/…

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🎉🎵Can’t wait

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Summer days\n(photo by my lovely wife Shannon)

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Late breakfast down by the Seawall

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@bigmads.blog Early Prince, right?

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@branddna.bsky.social That’s… something alright.

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@def.joshschmelzle.com Aeropress with Prismo filter. Or a moka pot

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Yep, I’ve done that. It was just nice to have someone do most of the work for me, lol. Also nice to have some things labeled and not hidden so I can read if I’m in the mood. Mostly switched to using Tapestry by @iconfactory.com They have pretty comprehensive moderation features built into the client

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@shadowtodd.bsky.social “We apologize again for the fault in the subtitles. Those responsible for sacking the people who have just been sacked have been sacked.”

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@nguarracino.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy But where does he stand on Chicago deep dish pizza?

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@richbruchal.com Transition from that to Charli XCX was whiplash though

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@richbruchal.com Also a great session player too.

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@thematthewshow.bsky.social I have the app, but I’m not really a TikTok kind of person. Still checking it out though.

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@ihartdnb.bsky.social I didn’t know that until I saw the video, but I haven’t tried it yet. Curious if it really makes a difference.

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