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John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy. Remembering John Lennon.

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Happy Christmas(War is Over)-by John Lennon

YouTube video by Gugumellus

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December 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: another Christmas mood check. His voice is something of a miracale, isn't it? The first comment on this one really struck me because I know someone who seems to going through it as well.

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HARRY NILSSON Remember (Christmas)

YouTube video by Harry Nilsson Archive

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December 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: I love seeing Harry when we're out running Venice. Saw him at Breakdown Street in Vegas too! He's a true Deadhead. He gave me some advice about getting my long miles in while in NV. Great interview!

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A Conversation with Harry Perry: Venice Icon & Kama Kosmic Krusader - Music Meditations & Marathons

YouTube video by Venice Pulse

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December 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: here's where I am with Christmas in America this week.

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Getting Ready For Christmas Day - Paul Simon (Video V1)

YouTube video by Atataple

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December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: I've always enjoyed Ray Delahanty's videos and the title of this one made me laugh out loud. It's sort of an easy target: people do seem to hate these things.

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Cybertruck Owner As Modern Christ Figure: A Brief Inquiry

YouTube video by Ray Delahanty | CityNerd

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December 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: the holidays can be a tragic time...

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Alan Thicke and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sing "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"

YouTube video by Michael Spielman

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December 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM

Reposted by John J. Flynn

John Scalzi

@scalzi.com

The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"

December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: a great L.A. secret that's hidden in plain sight. People: get out of your cars more often!

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Metro Art in the LA Metro Transit System

YouTube video by Metro Los Angeles

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December 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: this is about where I am at the beginning of the holiday season. I hope to improve (probably through music, sugar, and video thingies).

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Lake Street Dive - Making Do [Official Music Video]

YouTube video by Lake Street Dive

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December 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy. I love Dr. Mike's channel...and this is a particularly good story from it.

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3 Medical Emergencies On My Flight!

YouTube video by Doctor Mike

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December 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Tonight's video thingy: RIP to the marvelous mind that was Tom Stoppard.

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Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990) - Playing Questions Scene (2/11) | Movieclips

YouTube video by Movieclips

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November 30, 2025 at 12:56 AM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: now that our fridges are jammed with leftovers, here's a song to launch us into the season. This is one of my favorite modern Christmas classics...

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JD McPherson - "Hey Skinny Santa!" - KXT Live Sessions

YouTube video by KXT

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November 29, 2025 at 5:30 AM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: I have been thinking about this speech by Stephen Rea's charcter for weeks now, and yesterday it came true. Even more numinous when you know he was married to convicted IRA bomber and hunger striker Delours Price.

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November 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: I thought I knew what this meant back in the days of Reagan. And then I thought Bush (W) explained it. But no, it took Trump for me to really, REALLY get this one. We're living it.

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William S. Burroughs - A Thanksgiving Prayer

YouTube video by williamburroughsVEVO

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November 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: a little something to get you in the mood while you're prepping the popcorn and jelly beans.

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The Peanuts Gang Trio presents Vince Guaraldi's "Thanksgiving Theme"

YouTube video by The Peanuts Gang Trio

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November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: The Last Waltz was 49 years ago TODAY! And we spin that DVD every Thanksgiving (when the National Dog Show's not on, natch).

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The Last Waltz (1978) - The Weight Scene (4/7) | Movieclips

YouTube video by Movieclips

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November 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: gotta hear it this morning. RIP Jimmy Cliff. BTW: the whole movie's on YouTube.

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Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come (Brown Bag Live vs Studio Mix)

YouTube video by Video Village 360

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November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: OH...so THAT is how those things work.

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How do Combination Locks work?

YouTube video by aqurate.

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November 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM

John J. Flynn

@johnjflynn.bsky.social

Today's video thingy: I can't think of too many bands that made me happier than these lads from Camden Town. And 2 Tone more generally meant the world to 16 year old me...

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