Jess Ford
@jessford.bsky.social
Musician, father, leftist, cook and clown. I’m drawn to food, guitars, and especially unique people. Minneapolis is my home.
Teach, be kind, be curious, and have a sense of humor or GTFO. #opposition.
Teach, be kind, be curious, and have a sense of humor or GTFO. #opposition.
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Description: "11 and 8-year-old prodigy sisters played Vivaldi Winter with me"
This is serious musical talent 🎻🎻🎹🎶🎵
#VivaldiWinter #Song #music #Piano #Violin #Instruments #Instrumental
Description: "11 and 8-year-old prodigy sisters played Vivaldi Winter with me"
This is serious musical talent 🎻🎻🎹🎶🎵
#VivaldiWinter #Song #music #Piano #Violin #Instruments #Instrumental
September 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Video credit: itsjuliencohen
Description: "11 and 8-year-old prodigy sisters played Vivaldi Winter with me"
This is serious musical talent 🎻🎻🎹🎶🎵
#VivaldiWinter #Song #music #Piano #Violin #Instruments #Instrumental
Description: "11 and 8-year-old prodigy sisters played Vivaldi Winter with me"
This is serious musical talent 🎻🎻🎹🎶🎵
#VivaldiWinter #Song #music #Piano #Violin #Instruments #Instrumental
Forget politics and put aside your rage momentarily and listen to an amazing singer singing an amazing song. open.spotify.com/track/5txfB4...
Most Of The Time
Bettye LaVette · Chimes Of Freedom: The Songs Of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years Of Amnesty International · Song · 2012
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July 30, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Forget politics and put aside your rage momentarily and listen to an amazing singer singing an amazing song. open.spotify.com/track/5txfB4...
I don’t know how but his records were in my family’s house and we knew every word. As a kid I thought all adults were smart like him. I found out later I was very wrong. Godspeed Tom Lehrer, you formed me and so many others.
Tom Lehrer: “Political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/a...
Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97
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July 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I don’t know how but his records were in my family’s house and we knew every word. As a kid I thought all adults were smart like him. I found out later I was very wrong. Godspeed Tom Lehrer, you formed me and so many others.
I don’t know how but his records were in my family’s house and we knew every word. As a kid I thought all adults were smart like him. I found out later I was very wrong. Godspeed Tim Lehrer.
Tom Lehrer: “Political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/a...
Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97
www.nytimes.com
July 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I don’t know how but his records were in my family’s house and we knew every word. As a kid I thought all adults were smart like him. I found out later I was very wrong. Godspeed Tim Lehrer.
Evidently I have a new rug for my back yard
July 9, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Evidently I have a new rug for my back yard
It makes absolutely no culinary sense but it was a very fine dinner.
June 26, 2025 at 3:09 AM
It makes absolutely no culinary sense but it was a very fine dinner.
Is there gas in the car?
Yes there’s gas in the car.
Yes there’s gas in the car.
June 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Is there gas in the car?
Yes there’s gas in the car.
Yes there’s gas in the car.
My friends (all over 50) are using chatGPT all of a sudden for various reasons and it’s as if they have had a catastrophic brain injury.
June 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
My friends (all over 50) are using chatGPT all of a sudden for various reasons and it’s as if they have had a catastrophic brain injury.
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Dinner! NY Strip with Green Peppercorn-Mushroom Sauce. 😋 #dinner #MeatyMonday
June 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Dinner! NY Strip with Green Peppercorn-Mushroom Sauce. 😋 #dinner #MeatyMonday
Firing on all cylinders last night. This was a classic margherita with mushroom and jalapeño. That’s amoré!
June 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Firing on all cylinders last night. This was a classic margherita with mushroom and jalapeño. That’s amoré!
This rules!
As today is World Parrot Day I’m bringing back to the timeline my favourite rendition of Whole Lotta Rosie by Tico (parrot) and Frank (non-parrot) of Tico and the Man (a truly great squawk n' roll band)
May 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This rules!
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Preserving material like this is the only reason I use this platform. Well that and the Ukrainian content: youtube.com/shorts/xed5M...
Texan Confronts GOP Over Anti-Trans Legislation
YouTube video by NowThis Impact
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May 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Preserving material like this is the only reason I use this platform. Well that and the Ukrainian content: youtube.com/shorts/xed5M...
Sorry wolves nation but the only way the Wolves make this a series is if SGA blows out his ACL and his achilles in the second quarter. #timberwolves
May 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Sorry wolves nation but the only way the Wolves make this a series is if SGA blows out his ACL and his achilles in the second quarter. #timberwolves
The NBA is probably not super excited about a finals played out in the 25th and 47th biggest TV markets. But it looks like that’s what they might get.
May 28, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The NBA is probably not super excited about a finals played out in the 25th and 47th biggest TV markets. But it looks like that’s what they might get.
Me: stumbling into the heart of Saturday night. open.spotify.com/track/4YSjv3...
(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night
Tom Waits · The Heart Of Saturday Night (Remastered) · Song · 1974
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May 25, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Me: stumbling into the heart of Saturday night. open.spotify.com/track/4YSjv3...
I have to say I enjoy a two quarters of a 40+ point lead #timberwolves
May 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I have to say I enjoy a two quarters of a 40+ point lead #timberwolves
Look… if SGA doesnt have a nose bleed by mid 4th Q. You’re gonna lose. #timberwolves
May 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Look… if SGA doesnt have a nose bleed by mid 4th Q. You’re gonna lose. #timberwolves
Smh Wolves. This seven game series is not close to over but I’m not feeling it. Js.
May 23, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Smh Wolves. This seven game series is not close to over but I’m not feeling it. Js.
I was given this record 43 years ago. I literally wore it out. Its just as good if not better today. If you haven’t listened to it lately I urge you to do so. open.spotify.com/album/6YUCc2...
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder · Album · 1976 · 21 songs
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May 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I was given this record 43 years ago. I literally wore it out. Its just as good if not better today. If you haven’t listened to it lately I urge you to do so. open.spotify.com/album/6YUCc2...
Wolves are not playing their best but I learned one thing tonight SGA is a fraud.
May 21, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Wolves are not playing their best but I learned one thing tonight SGA is a fraud.