Crossing the “Mighty Mac” into the UP today with my beautiful wife and Ruby, our little beagle. Michigan is a beautiful, friendly state and you should come check it out. Pure Michigan! @upbeachbum.bsky.social

I like to post this Orwell quote occasionally. Its accuracy is undeniable. Heavy physical work, the care of home and children, petty quarrels with neighbors, films, football, beer, and above all, gambling filled up the horizon of their minds. To keep them in control was not difficult"

Happy 4/20 to those who celebrate!

I needed a specialty tool for a basement project. I went to a local hardware despite Amazon having a cheaper, Chinese made version for 40% less. I got it immediately, returned it promptly when it broke and didn’t fund Bezos’ next star-studded ego trip to space. Go figure. Buy smarter.

ESPN covering wrestling is like the nightly news covering soap operas.

At the moment of the opening of the Strait, DoorDash set a single destination record of 5,000 individual food orders to the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Happy Friday, Everyone!!

DOJ has opened an investigation into Eric Swalwell and Jeanine Pirro is welcoming all his victims to come forward. Kash Patel says now that he has resigned from Congress, maybe Swalwell will offer more information. The hypocrisy is stupefying.

Voting isn’t just a right, it’s a responsibility. Not being able to consider both is exactly why we’re here right now.

This app needs some serious improvements.

My favorite birthday card I received yesterday…

My lovely wife, our dog Ruby, and a perfect birthday with charcuterie and homemade carrot cake. Friends and neighbors and a few beers and cocktails, Perfect birthday mix. Peace and good health to all.

Today is my birthday. A Big one. Quite the milestone for me to make it this far, honestly. Happy Tax Day for my American friends, lol. And a big thanks to all my friends and followers here. You keep me smiling and wondering for what is possible in this short life we have. Live Grateful!

What happened to Thomas Massie reading the Epstein files on the floor of Congress?

Everybody is talking about the draft. And not the NFL kind. How about a new rule in America? No wars without the draft. 🎙️Watch/hear more in this new Monday wartime Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff.

Seems timely somehow… Q: What’s the difference between a doctor and God? A: God doesn’t think he’s s doctor.

The Orange Felon thinks he is the reason that Pope Leo was chosen as Pope. And that AI picture depicted him as a “doctor.”,” not Jesus. He thinks we’re all that stupid.

Ten years ago today, I had a stroke (unknowingly) that caused me to lose the vision in the left “half” of both my eyes. With the love and support of my wonderful wife and vision therapy, I went to work as a trainer for a major US automaker. Take care of yourselves, and always Live Grateful!

Ali Velshi is the best journalist on TV(thank you Canada) and today he had another brilliant Canadian, Timothy Snyder on his show. Their critique of the war on Iran and Trump’s open threats of genocide were just amazing. Thankful for anyone telling the truth right now. @timothysnyder.bsky.social

Good Morning and Happy Weekend from Ruby.

What’s significant about Melania is, she didn’t claim it was a Democratic hoax.

In the U.S., the older and wealthier you are, the more likely you are to vote. We need to change that.

My favorite John Mellencamp song… youtu.be/fDKatIpIIfQ?...

I’m 100% sure that Kamala wouldn’t be talking about erasing an entire civilization.

If you start sentences with the word “Like” we’re probably not gonna get along.

I still have my ski rack on the truck. And the Whaler’s in the driveway ready to go in the water soon. It could go either way. Welcome to Northern Michigan.

Don’t give a handful of jelly beans to Jesus, that’s just cruel.

"And lo, upon the third day of drinking, he rose and performed a miracle" - Nubbins 4:20 Cheers! 👍🍻

Operation Rhino, October 19h, 2001, 199 Army Rangers dropped into Afghanistan all by their lonely selves in country. To this day, few know about it. Last combat jump in US military history. That’s what they do. Don’t be surprised if that’s happened in Iran, or will soon.

@arger.bsky.social honored by the followThanks.

Remember this? Only a rank fucking amateur would use this phrase or language. Expect the same treatment for any downed US air crew members and we know we’re losing airplanes already. And we claim to want to liberate the people in Iran? Bullshit. www.huffpost.com/entry/hegset...

I love the music, lyrics, and message of this song. Some pretty funky dance moves in a really fun video, too. I’m Overdue for something more relaxing about this day, and this hit the spot. Enjoy. @scubapopeye.bsky.social @cornopolous.bsky.social @billystringsphan.bsky.social

Pam Bondi got fired. Anyway, I have leftover Chinese food for lunch. Pretty stoked about that, TBH.

With a cabinet literally FULL of unqualified, sycophantic lunatics, It’s not surprising he sacrificed two women first. Speaks volumes don’t ya think?

What could possibly go wrong with the President’s former private attorney becoming Attorney General? The guy who made a deal with Ghislaine Maxwell. DO NOT confirm that rat bastard!

Bondi is out, Todd Blanche is acting AG.

Could someone please explain to me how some other country outside the US (like Iran) would have access to the Epstein files? I’ve asked the question directly to people posting on this platform their desire to see this happen. Nobody seems go know but the posts continue. Wishful thinking?

Ruby says Nightio!

Sounds like the Dems sold out again on DHS funding? Am I missing something?

In honor of Christopher Walken’s birthday yesterday, more cowbell! youtube.com/shorts/mtOXA...

Cross-dresser or not, Christie Noem’s husband is still a POS. And so is she.

If you didn’t vote in 2024, your bitching about the SAVE Act will/should be completely ignored, at least.

Here’s some more low-down shifty shit the Trump Administration is doing for all of the folks who just couldn’t be bothered to pull the lever to keep this asshole out of the White House. Fuck you.

Trump has frozen illegally the highway and auto safety laws. No more fuel efficiency standards—zero—no more pollution controls on motor vehicles, and no more safety standards to save lives of the American people. Violent, lawless Tyrant Trump! Tell Congress to Impeach and Remove. A Civic Duty. -R

Huffpost has become nothing more than a shill for Amazon. Between that and having to log in to share any useful news they might cover, NOPE!

If you’re tired of Semisonic’s “Closing Time,” here’s a more direct message for knowing when to go home after the bar. It’s really funny. youtu.be/QfmquaU4Vb0?...

Today, in our small, conservative, Northern Michigan town, just under 10% of our entire population showed up to say Trump’s gotta go! I think that’s pretty fuckin ‘ cool and I’m proud of my neighbors and anyone who’s had enough of this shit.

Red Wings/Sabres, fire going. Snow on the way, and my girl Ruby. Hopefully we can all appreciate the small stuff these days. Live Grateful. Peace and good health to you all.

It was 93 degrees today in St Louis. In March. Many of our summer neighbors are from that area and come here for relief from the heat. I like to call them “climate refugees “ and I know it frustrates the more conservative people who like to golf in the mild Northern MI temperatures.