Tom Hudon
@globalpatron.bsky.social
Music and physical art lover, retired ocean engineer, world traveler.
Just watched the movie Eddington. Highly recommended. It precisely captures the USA today (with some artistic leeway).
November 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Just watched the movie Eddington. Highly recommended. It precisely captures the USA today (with some artistic leeway).
This is well written and thoughtful:
U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore
The bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. It marked the first time ...
www.usccb.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This is well written and thoughtful:
Reposted by Tom Hudon
On this week’s “More To The Story,” former Yale professor Jason Stanley has been taking a lot of heat for moving to Canada. Why?
Because he studies fascism—and he believes it’s already arrived in the US.
Because he studies fascism—and he believes it’s already arrived in the US.
I study fascism. I’ve already fled America.
On this week’s “More To The Story,” former Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley explains his recent move to Canada and calls the Trump administration’s takeover of the US government a “coup.”
revealnews.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
On this week’s “More To The Story,” former Yale professor Jason Stanley has been taking a lot of heat for moving to Canada. Why?
Because he studies fascism—and he believes it’s already arrived in the US.
Because he studies fascism—and he believes it’s already arrived in the US.
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First off, to anyone who went to Sterling Saturday my apologies as it turned out to be the one in Fairfax!!! Quite the mess!😵💫
This Saturday I’m back at Doukenie Winery in Hillsboro, Va. from 2-5pm… lovely place 🙏💙
This Saturday I’m back at Doukenie Winery in Hillsboro, Va. from 2-5pm… lovely place 🙏💙
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
First off, to anyone who went to Sterling Saturday my apologies as it turned out to be the one in Fairfax!!! Quite the mess!😵💫
This Saturday I’m back at Doukenie Winery in Hillsboro, Va. from 2-5pm… lovely place 🙏💙
This Saturday I’m back at Doukenie Winery in Hillsboro, Va. from 2-5pm… lovely place 🙏💙
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Cobb County Animal Services #Georgia
Rocky 🆔14686
This sweet boy is heavily vision impaired. He can see some shapes, but not well enough to avoid bumping into things. Still, his spirit shines bright
Gentle, loving & brave
1060 Al Bishop Drive
Marietta, GA 30008
☎️(770) 499-4136
#Dogs #BlueskyDogs
Rocky 🆔14686
This sweet boy is heavily vision impaired. He can see some shapes, but not well enough to avoid bumping into things. Still, his spirit shines bright
Gentle, loving & brave
1060 Al Bishop Drive
Marietta, GA 30008
☎️(770) 499-4136
#Dogs #BlueskyDogs
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Cobb County Animal Services #Georgia
Rocky 🆔14686
This sweet boy is heavily vision impaired. He can see some shapes, but not well enough to avoid bumping into things. Still, his spirit shines bright
Gentle, loving & brave
1060 Al Bishop Drive
Marietta, GA 30008
☎️(770) 499-4136
#Dogs #BlueskyDogs
Rocky 🆔14686
This sweet boy is heavily vision impaired. He can see some shapes, but not well enough to avoid bumping into things. Still, his spirit shines bright
Gentle, loving & brave
1060 Al Bishop Drive
Marietta, GA 30008
☎️(770) 499-4136
#Dogs #BlueskyDogs
Surfers: Waves? We don’t need no stinking waves!
November 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Surfers: Waves? We don’t need no stinking waves!
“The border patrol agent testified he could feel the impact of the sandwich through his protective vest”.
If Subway doesn’t use that in a marketing campaign it will be a lost opportunity 😂
If Subway doesn’t use that in a marketing campaign it will be a lost opportunity 😂
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced a single misdemeanor after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
“The border patrol agent testified he could feel the impact of the sandwich through his protective vest”.
If Subway doesn’t use that in a marketing campaign it will be a lost opportunity 😂
If Subway doesn’t use that in a marketing campaign it will be a lost opportunity 😂
Picture I took yesterday at the full moon drum circle. It was easily the largest I’ve ever attended with something north of 80 in attendance.
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Picture I took yesterday at the full moon drum circle. It was easily the largest I’ve ever attended with something north of 80 in attendance.
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Hi lovely people! I’m at a new room in Sterling, Va. this Saturday November 8th called Honor Brewing from 3-6pm! Looks like a very cool room! Food looks great and has really good reviews! Come help me “break it in“… hope to see you there 🙏👀💙
November 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Hi lovely people! I’m at a new room in Sterling, Va. this Saturday November 8th called Honor Brewing from 3-6pm! Looks like a very cool room! Food looks great and has really good reviews! Come help me “break it in“… hope to see you there 🙏👀💙
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While she’s busy auditioning for “The View,” we’re busy cleaning up her mess. I’m doing what I can every single day to help clean up that mess with my neighbors but if you send me to Congress, it will give me the real resources to do so.
November 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
While she’s busy auditioning for “The View,” we’re busy cleaning up her mess. I’m doing what I can every single day to help clean up that mess with my neighbors but if you send me to Congress, it will give me the real resources to do so.
Me to the beach: Did you miss me?
November 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Me to the beach: Did you miss me?
Last mountain sunset for the year. Swapping for ocean views this weekend.
October 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Last mountain sunset for the year. Swapping for ocean views this weekend.
Beaks, talons, and now axes 🪓.
October 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Beaks, talons, and now axes 🪓.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn’t want you to know her opponent’s name. That’s how desperate she is to keep her seat.
I’m Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, and farmer. I’m running against her. Join me live now and every Friday at 7 am ET:
I’m Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, and farmer. I’m running against her. Join me live now and every Friday at 7 am ET:
Shawn Harris Live Stream
YouTube video by Shawn Harris
youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn’t want you to know her opponent’s name. That’s how desperate she is to keep her seat.
I’m Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, and farmer. I’m running against her. Join me live now and every Friday at 7 am ET:
I’m Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, and farmer. I’m running against her. Join me live now and every Friday at 7 am ET:
Am I the only one just finding out that AI models suffer from analogous dementia? This is from 10 months ago:
Almost all leading AI chatbots show signs of cognitive decline - BMJ Group
Findings challenge assumption that AI will soon replace human doctors Almost all leading large language models or “chatbots” show signs of mild cognitive impairment in tests widely used to spot early ...
bmjgroup.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Am I the only one just finding out that AI models suffer from analogous dementia? This is from 10 months ago:
Took this off our back porch this morning.
October 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Took this off our back porch this morning.
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Priceless Jewels Stolen From Louvre In Daytime Raid
https://theonion.com/priceless-jewels-stolen-from-louvre-in-daytime-raid/
https://theonion.com/priceless-jewels-stolen-from-louvre-in-daytime-raid/
October 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Priceless Jewels Stolen From Louvre In Daytime Raid
https://theonion.com/priceless-jewels-stolen-from-louvre-in-daytime-raid/
https://theonion.com/priceless-jewels-stolen-from-louvre-in-daytime-raid/
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Hi friends, new room in Lovettsville, Va. this Friday October 24th “1836 Kitchen and Taproom“ 7-10pm… food looks great! And Sunday Oct. 26th at Hidden Hills in Frederick, Md. 2-5pm… please come join me! 🙏👍☮️
October 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Hi friends, new room in Lovettsville, Va. this Friday October 24th “1836 Kitchen and Taproom“ 7-10pm… food looks great! And Sunday Oct. 26th at Hidden Hills in Frederick, Md. 2-5pm… please come join me! 🙏👍☮️
More people in the U.S. should know the Dutch Uncles. Danceable prog rock?
Dutch Uncles - Streetlight (The Quay Sessions)
YouTube video by BBC Music
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
More people in the U.S. should know the Dutch Uncles. Danceable prog rock?
Fall colors at our local botanical gardens.
October 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Fall colors at our local botanical gardens.
No Kings, Hayesville, NC
October 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
No Kings, Hayesville, NC
Enjoying fall in the mountains and oh yes, there is a No Kings protest in the nearest town today.
October 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Enjoying fall in the mountains and oh yes, there is a No Kings protest in the nearest town today.
Recycling some old posters into new for tomorrow’s protest.
October 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Recycling some old posters into new for tomorrow’s protest.
In case you thought the current regime is an outlier in the history of the U.S.
October 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
In case you thought the current regime is an outlier in the history of the U.S.
Nuts.
“A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the ‘Ghostbusters’ theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility…”
Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents
‘Taking us citizens out of state to detain them without charge is a new action from the Feds and should be opposed,’ her band said
www.independent.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Nuts.