Why are we pretending there are only two ways to think? The letter behind our names on the ballot shouldn't be defining factor in how we lead. What's good for our families shouldn't be a "Democrat" or "Republican" idea - it's an Iowa idea.

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I keep thinking about how I read a quote about overthinking and kept overthinking the quote. I think I think that thinking is making me think too much. 🤔

How about some good news? Green Sea Turtles have been taken off the endangered species list! 😊

It feels like we’ve been living through this for so long. We just recently got below 1200 days left in Pumpkin Spice Palpatine’s term. Not that counting or anything.

Google wont fix what OpenAI, Anthropic and MS already patched as a security measure. 🤔 #AI #Gemini #vulnerability particle.news/share/srS-S

"Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." Looking forward to seeing Jimmy back on the air.

Senator Grassley is right about this. Across-the-board tariffs are pushing our ag economy closer to the brink. I lived in rural Iowa through the 1980s farm crisis and saw banks close and families lose their farms. We can’t afford to go through that again. cbs2iowa.com/news/local/s...

🤦‍♂️ www.politico.com/news/2025/09... #FreeSpeech #ShitTrumpSays #1A

The idea that it's about more than Democrats vs. Republicans - that’s the heart of this campaign. Not redder or bluer, but better and truer. Be a part of that at RobSand.com.

I dream of a better world. A world where chickens can freely cross roads without having their motives questioned. #BeTheChange

This is the chance for Democrats to propose the Charlie Kirk Gun Safety Act and watch chaos ensue as the Marmalade Menace’s minions try to justify voting against it. 🤣

FBI forces Montana dogs and cats to smoke meth! This sounds like a B-movie plot. Can you imagine trying to evacuate methed up dogs and cats? #dogs #cats #fbi #montana www.krtv.com/news/montana...

We face a constant bombardment of negative and worrisome news, and it can weigh us down. I’ve learned that serving others lightens the load. Each act builds hope, not just for those you serve but for you too. ✌️Help 🛠️Fix 🥕Feed ✊Show Up. #Volunteer #Help #Advocate #BeTheChange

My statement on the news that Ashley Hinson has decided to run for Senate:

Clint is the real deal. I'm very fortunate to know him and support his run. It's worth taking your time to check him out. clintforiowa.com#bio #IA02 #CedarRapids #Waterloo #Dubuque #Waverly #Iowa

I’m imagining this as a hilarious South Park episode. 🤣 Just Dance Vance is making moves. #SouthPark #justdancevance 🕺🏻🐍 www.thedailybeast.com/conservative...

I just . . . First founding what? 😮 🤦‍♂️ A photo taken at the entrance of Trump’s 250th celebration. #iowa #maga #firstfoundingdaddy #daddytrump #magacult

I’m amazed to see China, Japan and South Korea joining forces. I guess the old saying “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” rings true. I just wish it wasn’t as result of idiotic, err I mean economic, policy of the U.S.

Pete Hegseth Calls For Steep Cuts To Number Of Steps In AA Recovery

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

🚨 Privacy Alert ⚠️ Amazon Alexa will record and keep all your voice interactions—dropping a key privacy barrier in the name of AI training. 🗓️ Set to begin March 28th arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...

How about some good news for a change: 🙂 📰 A world-record jump roper used his jump ropes to save a boy and a dog from an icy pond. Life imitates art, as he also writes kids’ books about a rope-wielding hero. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

If the United States saw what the United States is doing in the United States, the United States would invade the United States to liberate the United States from the tyranny of the United States

What the . . ? I didn’t expect to see this headline at all. Elon Musk nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by European Parliament member thehill.com/policy/inter...

What do YOU call the small freshwater lobster-like creature: crawdad, crawfish, or crayfish? In a group of three, each used a different name. A map indicates the most common name by area, but I’m doubtful since all three were used in the same location. source: www.reddit.com/r/linguistic...

If you want to enhance your Bluesky experience, there’s an excellent list of tools and apps that work with Bluesky. There’s a lot to explore. I’ve barely scratched the surface. I’ve been testing tweetdeck-like clients to find my favorite. github.com/fishttp/awes... Thanks to @fishttp.website

Hot take: In 10 years, AI will handle most of our boring tasks. But what’s one thing you think it’ll never replace? #AI #FutureTech

Not every day is about growth. Some days, it’s about rest. And that’s still progress.

Productivity tip: Turn off phone notifications for an hour and see what happens. Spoiler: You might actually get something done. 📱⏳ #TechTips

If you had to delete all but one social media app from your phone, which one stays? 📱

ADHD life skill: Remembering where you left your phone. Advanced level: Remembering why you picked it up in the first place. 🙃 #ADHD

😂 theonion.com/trump-locks-...

We opted to have our own Thanksgiving dinner at home rather than spending the day arguing, I mean, visiting with family. It's turned out to be a much happier, lower-stress day so far! Happy Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving

Libby is a game-changer for book lovers, but not everyone has a library card. I dug into how you can use Libby without one—and it’s easier than you think: 📚 andrewcbecker.com/504/use-libby-without-a-library-card/

Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune. -Jim Rohn

Bluesky isn’t just different—it’s better. Wondering why? I broke it down in my latest blog post, including what makes it stand out and why it’s the platform you didn’t know you needed: andrewcbecker.com/525/what-makes-bluesky-truly-different-and-why-youll-love-it/

Me: "This will only take a few minutes." My computer: "Hold my beer." 🤦‍♂️

They say, "Just take it one step at a time.'" Me: takes 12 steps in a random direction, forgets what I was doing, and ends up reorganizing my bookshelves. 😅

What’s your favorite underrated AI tool or feature that more people should know about? I’m always looking for hidden gems.

Quick 2 question AI survey: 1. Be honest: Which AI chatbot gives you the absolute worst experience—ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or Claude? 2. And why is it Gemini?

My ADHD + AI combo: I used AI to plan my week, but now I’ve spent 3+ hours tweaking the prompting and context and haven’t done anything on the list. Efficiency, thy name is chaos. 🤦‍♂️🤖 #ADHD #AI

Progress isn’t measured by how much you finish in one day; it’s measured by the fact that you showed up at all. Keep going. 💪

Prompt : Based on what you know about me, generate an image of what you think my life looks like. This was a pretty awesome exercise! I'm amazed with some of the little details it included from my life, and my aspirations. What kind of results do you get❓ #AI

Applying for jobs as a 'seasoned' (read: older) ADHDer is an adventure: 🧵 (1/3) 1️⃣ - Spot a job you’re perfect for. 🙌 2️⃣ - Start applying, then stumble upon a required skill you’ve never seen before. 🤦‍♂️ 3️⃣ - Google newly acquired acronym. 🤔 #ADHD #employment

Do you think it actually happened? Intriguing headlines of AI convincing other AI to go on strike keep popping up, but I’ve yet to find a trustworthy source for the story. If true, this could have major implications for AI/robot workers. #ai #robotics boingboing.net/2024/11/21/f...

My advice on staying sane ok BlueSky is the same as on X: 1) You don't have to weigh in on anything you don't want to (or don't know anything about) 2) You should block more 3) You don't need to share your real life 4) Delete a lot of drafts 5) You can delete posts people take the wrong way 1/

I've noticed far less "noise" from the AI community in my Bluesky feeds. The quality of posts is much higher. On X, the same voices were drowned out by endless self-promotion, sales tricks, and ego rants. Here, it's been all signal, no noise—making it easier to find the good stuff. 😀🤖🤓

I'm launching a new website: sdk.blue - a list of all libraries/SDKs for building things on #ATProto, grouped by language 🙂 If I forgot anything important, or you have an ATProto/Bluesky library that you think would be a good fit there (or if I should remove anything), please send me a PR :) #atdev

You are what your energy is Don’t let it drain, let it gain 🌅🙏🏃🍌🍍🍎🖥️🥗💪🍲📚❤️💤