Andrew Lippens
@alippens.bsky.social
Mechanical Engineer and Themed Entertainment Designer. Opinions are my own for better or for worse
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finally got my tickets to see cow tools at the sphere
August 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
finally got my tickets to see cow tools at the sphere
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Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺
June 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺
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Pope Leo's first sermon and, uh, his using the phrase "be ever more fully a city set upon a hill" and cf'ing it to Rev 21:10 instead of any of the others before saying "many baptized Christians" are "living in a state of practical atheism" is. Well. Shots fired!
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/g...
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/g...
Read Pope Leo XIV's first homily as pope
During his homily, delivered in Italian, Leo XIV said that Christians must serve a world that is often hostile to their beliefs.
www.npr.org
May 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Pope Leo's first sermon and, uh, his using the phrase "be ever more fully a city set upon a hill" and cf'ing it to Rev 21:10 instead of any of the others before saying "many baptized Christians" are "living in a state of practical atheism" is. Well. Shots fired!
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/g...
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/g...
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Why does it feel like our nation was bought by a private equity fund all of a sudden
February 18, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Why does it feel like our nation was bought by a private equity fund all of a sudden
It is absolutely insane that we're allowing billionaires who pay nothing or next to nothing in taxes decide that we're spending too much in our government. The people that are getting cut are hardworking Americans and public servants, not freeloaders. Despicable decisions that will hurt our country
CDC source:
“We just had word that all our fellows and post doc staff are laid off effective immediately. The famous Epidemic Intelligence Service, aka the Disease Detectives, is no more. That’s 1260 staff.
They are calling this ‘Phase 1’.”
“We just had word that all our fellows and post doc staff are laid off effective immediately. The famous Epidemic Intelligence Service, aka the Disease Detectives, is no more. That’s 1260 staff.
They are calling this ‘Phase 1’.”
February 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It is absolutely insane that we're allowing billionaires who pay nothing or next to nothing in taxes decide that we're spending too much in our government. The people that are getting cut are hardworking Americans and public servants, not freeloaders. Despicable decisions that will hurt our country
2024 wasn't all perfect, but I achieved a childhood dream of mine and finally traveled outside of the US for an incredible time in Japan. I'm very grateful for the opportunities I've had and am hoping next year is as good, just maybe without some of the negatives from this year!
December 31, 2024 at 2:27 PM
2024 wasn't all perfect, but I achieved a childhood dream of mine and finally traveled outside of the US for an incredible time in Japan. I'm very grateful for the opportunities I've had and am hoping next year is as good, just maybe without some of the negatives from this year!
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Arguably one of Jimmy Carter's greatest achievement is bringing the world to the brink of eradicating the Guinea Worm.
From 3.5m cases a year in the 80s to less than 15 the last few years. It's an astounding public health achievement.
From 3.5m cases a year in the 80s to less than 15 the last few years. It's an astounding public health achievement.
December 29, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Arguably one of Jimmy Carter's greatest achievement is bringing the world to the brink of eradicating the Guinea Worm.
From 3.5m cases a year in the 80s to less than 15 the last few years. It's an astounding public health achievement.
From 3.5m cases a year in the 80s to less than 15 the last few years. It's an astounding public health achievement.
Thank you to whomever sent me this excellent Muppetvision shirt! #DisneyFanGiftExchange
December 12, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Thank you to whomever sent me this excellent Muppetvision shirt! #DisneyFanGiftExchange
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I cannot say how many times I've listened to this video, it's such a great documentation of this attraction and I really adore the arrangements of classic muppet songs used while showcasing the extended queue. It just hits all the right nostalgia buttons
youtu.be/rzCSBkAi7xM?...
youtu.be/rzCSBkAi7xM?...
Muppet*Vision 2D by Martin
YouTube video by MartinsVidsDotNet
youtu.be
November 12, 2024 at 1:35 PM
I cannot say how many times I've listened to this video, it's such a great documentation of this attraction and I really adore the arrangements of classic muppet songs used while showcasing the extended queue. It just hits all the right nostalgia buttons
youtu.be/rzCSBkAi7xM?...
youtu.be/rzCSBkAi7xM?...
Share your favorite Disney Lighting
November 8, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Share your favorite Disney Lighting
I'm finding it tough to reconcile the idea that a large number of people in my country either didn't do enough research or just don't care about each other in general. All I can do at this point is try to be kind to others and hope maybe someone else will see the kindness and follow suit
November 7, 2024 at 7:10 PM
I'm finding it tough to reconcile the idea that a large number of people in my country either didn't do enough research or just don't care about each other in general. All I can do at this point is try to be kind to others and hope maybe someone else will see the kindness and follow suit
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i know we're all having, let's say, a rough one but i beg of you to keep going, there is still good in the world and even in America, and we need you in it. and if that doesn't work then let the hate flow through you and keep going out of spite because we need you for that too
November 6, 2024 at 12:24 PM
i know we're all having, let's say, a rough one but i beg of you to keep going, there is still good in the world and even in America, and we need you in it. and if that doesn't work then let the hate flow through you and keep going out of spite because we need you for that too
The rockwork in Fantasy Springs was so incredible, kudos to that team for making such a gorgeous land
October 22, 2024 at 4:02 PM
The rockwork in Fantasy Springs was so incredible, kudos to that team for making such a gorgeous land
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Before you say something mean about Henry Kissinger, take a breath and see if you can think of something meaner
November 30, 2023 at 2:05 AM
Before you say something mean about Henry Kissinger, take a breath and see if you can think of something meaner
Had a great time walking the floor at IAPAA yesterday! A super neat experience, glad I was able to make it out for a few hours
November 18, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Had a great time walking the floor at IAPAA yesterday! A super neat experience, glad I was able to make it out for a few hours
One of my favorite records I've bought is this random Liberace album I picked up from the bargain bin for $1. Its got some really pleasant instrumentals on it, I highly recommend just sitting back and putting it on via streaming if you want some music to relax to!
October 16, 2023 at 1:43 AM
One of my favorite records I've bought is this random Liberace album I picked up from the bargain bin for $1. Its got some really pleasant instrumentals on it, I highly recommend just sitting back and putting it on via streaming if you want some music to relax to!
Finally here, now I can delete the former bird app
October 10, 2023 at 3:57 PM
Finally here, now I can delete the former bird app