Andrew Donaldson
@four4thefire.bsky.social
Made by West Virginia. Writer, sometimes a talking head, frequent VA patient
Writer/M.E. https://ordinary-times.com/
Commentary for WV Watch https://westvirginiawatch.com/
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Writer/M.E. https://ordinary-times.com/
Commentary for WV Watch https://westvirginiawatch.com/
Subscribe to heardtell.substack.com
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About me:
Editor/Writer @ordinarytimes.bsky.social
Commentary @westvirginiawatch.com, the outstanding @statesnewsroom.com outlet for the great State of West Virginia
Food fun #blueskysupperclub
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Editor/Writer @ordinarytimes.bsky.social
Commentary @westvirginiawatch.com, the outstanding @statesnewsroom.com outlet for the great State of West Virginia
Food fun #blueskysupperclub
Substack, podcast, media, & more @heardtell.bsky.social
Subscribe👇
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I hope & pray she has a safe pregnancy and mother and baby do well throughout.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces pregnancy reut.rs/4scF61W
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces pregnancy
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday that she is expecting a second child, a girl due in May.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I hope & pray she has a safe pregnancy and mother and baby do well throughout.
Life is simple:
Serve more than being served
Never break the faith
Take care of those around you as well as you can
Be honest about who & what you are
Never stop learning/improving/growing
Let the rest sort itself out
Serve more than being served
Never break the faith
Take care of those around you as well as you can
Be honest about who & what you are
Never stop learning/improving/growing
Let the rest sort itself out
a man in a suit says keep the faith baby on a netflix poster
ALT: a man in a suit says keep the faith baby on a netflix poster
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December 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Life is simple:
Serve more than being served
Never break the faith
Take care of those around you as well as you can
Be honest about who & what you are
Never stop learning/improving/growing
Let the rest sort itself out
Serve more than being served
Never break the faith
Take care of those around you as well as you can
Be honest about who & what you are
Never stop learning/improving/growing
Let the rest sort itself out
Something working on the stove: name that dish
#blueskysupperclub
#blueskysupperclub
December 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Something working on the stove: name that dish
#blueskysupperclub
#blueskysupperclub
Broiled off & parsed out a course cut pork & beef smoked sausage, w/some quick curry ketchup on finer holiday China.
Practicing my swooshing since as my Chef Instructor Jose joked "you're a great cook but you cant swoosh for s$@!" And I have him for garde manager this spring
#blueskysupperclub
Practicing my swooshing since as my Chef Instructor Jose joked "you're a great cook but you cant swoosh for s$@!" And I have him for garde manager this spring
#blueskysupperclub
December 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Broiled off & parsed out a course cut pork & beef smoked sausage, w/some quick curry ketchup on finer holiday China.
Practicing my swooshing since as my Chef Instructor Jose joked "you're a great cook but you cant swoosh for s$@!" And I have him for garde manager this spring
#blueskysupperclub
Practicing my swooshing since as my Chef Instructor Jose joked "you're a great cook but you cant swoosh for s$@!" And I have him for garde manager this spring
#blueskysupperclub
The point of DOGE was to data mine the entire federal government and use that information for future government contracts.
DOGE was A LOT less likely to cancel contracts from companies that donated money to Republicans than companies that donated to Democrats.
December 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The point of DOGE was to data mine the entire federal government and use that information for future government contracts.
Reposted by Andrew Donaldson
Y’all might not appreciate it, but it took him 87 moves and 14 hours to get here
December 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Y’all might not appreciate it, but it took him 87 moves and 14 hours to get here
The last of the old school stadiums
The Chiefs will be moving to Kansas in 2031, saying an extended goodbye to Arrowhead Stadium.
December 26, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The last of the old school stadiums
Reposted by Andrew Donaldson
Should note, that piece was originally published at @ordinarytimes.bsky.social, but because the various links there have gotten hinky over the years the one linked in the post above is easier to read. But if you prefer, the OT version is here: ordinary-times.com/2013/12/19/s...
Sarah Palin, Clement Clarke Moore, and the Villainous Hordes of Thuggish Carolers: The Story of the Real War on Christmas - Ordinary Times
The War on Christmas in American was very real, and was won decisively in the 19th century. Tod Kelly explains why everything you think you know about Christmas is wrong.
ordinary-times.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Should note, that piece was originally published at @ordinarytimes.bsky.social, but because the various links there have gotten hinky over the years the one linked in the post above is easier to read. But if you prefer, the OT version is here: ordinary-times.com/2013/12/19/s...
My kids get me...
December 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
My kids get me...
Breakfast casserole is a Christmas tradition, plus apples, tots, biscuits, good #MerryChristmas eatin'
#blueskysupperclub
#blueskysupperclub
December 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Breakfast casserole is a Christmas tradition, plus apples, tots, biscuits, good #MerryChristmas eatin'
#blueskysupperclub
#blueskysupperclub
Mornin' you stark raving heathens, and #MerryChristmas
December 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Mornin' you stark raving heathens, and #MerryChristmas
Reposted by Andrew Donaldson
Did some cooking for #blueskysupperclub
Ginger garlic sous vide chicken I finished off in the air fryer, roasted gochujang rubbed bok choy, rice, marinated then fried maitakes, gochujang mayo, and a little reduced down gochujang honey sauce, some toasted sesame seeds. Good stuff
Ginger garlic sous vide chicken I finished off in the air fryer, roasted gochujang rubbed bok choy, rice, marinated then fried maitakes, gochujang mayo, and a little reduced down gochujang honey sauce, some toasted sesame seeds. Good stuff
December 21, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Did some cooking for #blueskysupperclub
Ginger garlic sous vide chicken I finished off in the air fryer, roasted gochujang rubbed bok choy, rice, marinated then fried maitakes, gochujang mayo, and a little reduced down gochujang honey sauce, some toasted sesame seeds. Good stuff
Ginger garlic sous vide chicken I finished off in the air fryer, roasted gochujang rubbed bok choy, rice, marinated then fried maitakes, gochujang mayo, and a little reduced down gochujang honey sauce, some toasted sesame seeds. Good stuff
Reposted by Andrew Donaldson
Chicken with chestnuts, apricots and saffron, served with rice #BlueskySupperClub #FoodSky
December 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Chicken with chestnuts, apricots and saffron, served with rice #BlueskySupperClub #FoodSky
Butternut squash soup and sourdough croutons #blueskysupperclub
December 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Butternut squash soup and sourdough croutons #blueskysupperclub
Made egg bites for the weird days ahead. Egg white, sausage, mix of cheddar gruyere & asiago, and paprika
#blueskysupperclub
#blueskysupperclub
December 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Made egg bites for the weird days ahead. Egg white, sausage, mix of cheddar gruyere & asiago, and paprika
#blueskysupperclub
#blueskysupperclub
Made butternut squash soup to pass around friends and family
#blueskysupperclub
#blueskysupperclub
December 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Made butternut squash soup to pass around friends and family
#blueskysupperclub
#blueskysupperclub
Doing some #ChristmasEve thoughts and things with the great @radiomonroe.bsky.social & Bob Slyder at 8:40am ET. Listen here or catch the pod later watchdognetwork.com
The Watchdog – News. Sports. Talk.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Doing some #ChristmasEve thoughts and things with the great @radiomonroe.bsky.social & Bob Slyder at 8:40am ET. Listen here or catch the pod later watchdognetwork.com
Reposted by Andrew Donaldson
By @four4thefire.bsky.social
"Words like “monopoly” & “anti-trust” are being abused for algorithmic purposes. The chattering class are clutching pearls & furrowing brows of concern to register their concern to the rabble that their opinionated betters are very concerned, and they should be too."
"Words like “monopoly” & “anti-trust” are being abused for algorithmic purposes. The chattering class are clutching pearls & furrowing brows of concern to register their concern to the rabble that their opinionated betters are very concerned, and they should be too."
Adjust Your Definition of Television, and the Debate Thereof - Ordinary Times
There isn't really a streaming war, there is a streaming blowout, with YouTube king of all and everyone else trying to get a piece
ordinary-times.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
By @four4thefire.bsky.social
"Words like “monopoly” & “anti-trust” are being abused for algorithmic purposes. The chattering class are clutching pearls & furrowing brows of concern to register their concern to the rabble that their opinionated betters are very concerned, and they should be too."
"Words like “monopoly” & “anti-trust” are being abused for algorithmic purposes. The chattering class are clutching pearls & furrowing brows of concern to register their concern to the rabble that their opinionated betters are very concerned, and they should be too."
Reposted by Andrew Donaldson
Movie of a Man and a Gum Machine - Ordinary Times
Generate Passive Income with One Neat Trick!
ordinary-times.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Reposted by Andrew Donaldson
From @conservacatgal.bsky.social
"If the Angel Clarence watched a movie about MY life, he’d probably tell me to go ahead and jump.
Yeah, I know this is dark. Merry Christmas.
The good news is..."
ordinary-times.com/2025/12/23/m...
"If the Angel Clarence watched a movie about MY life, he’d probably tell me to go ahead and jump.
Yeah, I know this is dark. Merry Christmas.
The good news is..."
ordinary-times.com/2025/12/23/m...
Merry Christmas, George Bailey - Ordinary Times
I may not have a wonderful life right now, but at least I still have one. Here's hoping that next year is a better one for all of us.
ordinary-times.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
From @conservacatgal.bsky.social
"If the Angel Clarence watched a movie about MY life, he’d probably tell me to go ahead and jump.
Yeah, I know this is dark. Merry Christmas.
The good news is..."
ordinary-times.com/2025/12/23/m...
"If the Angel Clarence watched a movie about MY life, he’d probably tell me to go ahead and jump.
Yeah, I know this is dark. Merry Christmas.
The good news is..."
ordinary-times.com/2025/12/23/m...
Reposted by Andrew Donaldson
ICYMI from film critic @mendezmovierpt.bsky.social
"There are 5 big early-season bodies that have consistently shown the strongest correlation to the Academy’s eventual lineup of 10 Best Picture nominees. These groups essentially tell us which films are solidly in play"
"There are 5 big early-season bodies that have consistently shown the strongest correlation to the Academy’s eventual lineup of 10 Best Picture nominees. These groups essentially tell us which films are solidly in play"
98th Oscars Projections: Awards Season Update - Ordinary Times
Historically, it’s a crucial stage as these critics can bolster campaigns across every category and try to signal to industry voters which movies they should be prioritizing
ordinary-times.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
ICYMI from film critic @mendezmovierpt.bsky.social
"There are 5 big early-season bodies that have consistently shown the strongest correlation to the Academy’s eventual lineup of 10 Best Picture nominees. These groups essentially tell us which films are solidly in play"
"There are 5 big early-season bodies that have consistently shown the strongest correlation to the Academy’s eventual lineup of 10 Best Picture nominees. These groups essentially tell us which films are solidly in play"
Reposted by Andrew Donaldson
Its #ChristmasEve @ordinarytimes.bsky.social
"Rebirth, no matter how joyful, includes death. Hope includes uncertainty.
Waiting for deliverance and searching for enlightenment share an end, but again, I don’t think T.S. Eliot likes that meta stuff."
ordinary-times.com/2025/12/19/p...
"Rebirth, no matter how joyful, includes death. Hope includes uncertainty.
Waiting for deliverance and searching for enlightenment share an end, but again, I don’t think T.S. Eliot likes that meta stuff."
ordinary-times.com/2025/12/19/p...
POETS Day! Eliot’s Magi - Ordinary Times
Waiting for deliverance and searching for enlightenment share an end, but again, I don’t think Eliot likes that meta stuff.
ordinary-times.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Its #ChristmasEve @ordinarytimes.bsky.social
"Rebirth, no matter how joyful, includes death. Hope includes uncertainty.
Waiting for deliverance and searching for enlightenment share an end, but again, I don’t think T.S. Eliot likes that meta stuff."
ordinary-times.com/2025/12/19/p...
"Rebirth, no matter how joyful, includes death. Hope includes uncertainty.
Waiting for deliverance and searching for enlightenment share an end, but again, I don’t think T.S. Eliot likes that meta stuff."
ordinary-times.com/2025/12/19/p...
Mornin' you stark raving heathens
December 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Mornin' you stark raving heathens
If you are uo late, going to be on with @jimlokay.com as he finished his 2025 run of The Final 5 programs. Watch live at 1130pm ET
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December 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
If you are uo late, going to be on with @jimlokay.com as he finished his 2025 run of The Final 5 programs. Watch live at 1130pm ET
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