John Rees (Rhys)
@jrees.net
Blog blogger, cyclist, maker of trouble
Perhaps an unpopular opinion: I am delighted the German shepherd has been recovered. However, it would be nice to begin collecting all the signs taped up all over Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
December 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Perhaps an unpopular opinion: I am delighted the German shepherd has been recovered. However, it would be nice to begin collecting all the signs taped up all over Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
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Nobody has faxed in a holiday questionnaire yet.
Your time is now.
Your time is now.
December 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Nobody has faxed in a holiday questionnaire yet.
Your time is now.
Your time is now.
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Merry Christmas, bicycle friends!
December 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Merry Christmas, bicycle friends!
Spotted in the Little Free Library at Wilson park…..
December 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Spotted in the Little Free Library at Wilson park…..
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"José y Maria" by Everett Patterson.
The Christian story of Mary and Joseph isn't frozen in amber from 2,000 years ago. It has direct relevance to us today. What would Mary and Joseph look like today?
Merry Christmas, everyone.
The Christian story of Mary and Joseph isn't frozen in amber from 2,000 years ago. It has direct relevance to us today. What would Mary and Joseph look like today?
Merry Christmas, everyone.
December 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"José y Maria" by Everett Patterson.
The Christian story of Mary and Joseph isn't frozen in amber from 2,000 years ago. It has direct relevance to us today. What would Mary and Joseph look like today?
Merry Christmas, everyone.
The Christian story of Mary and Joseph isn't frozen in amber from 2,000 years ago. It has direct relevance to us today. What would Mary and Joseph look like today?
Merry Christmas, everyone.
Holiday errands and shopping complete , now chilling in the afternoon sun at Lapin Bleue
December 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Holiday errands and shopping complete , now chilling in the afternoon sun at Lapin Bleue
In case you missed it , Mariakakis Fine Food & Wine is open!
December 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
In case you missed it , Mariakakis Fine Food & Wine is open!
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“When so much of our ability to communicate out facts to the world is concentrated in a small number of people, and there’s a squeezing of independent media ... I think we’re working with an information ecosystem that is highly dangerous.”
CBS Censorship: Bari Weiss Pulls “60 Minutes” Exposé on Torture of Migrants U.S. Sent to El Salvador
The new head of CBS News, Bari Weiss, is facing accusations of censorship after she abruptly canceled a segment from Sunday's episode of 60 Minutes just three hours before broadcast. The segment centered on the stories of Venezuelan immigrants sent to E...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
“When so much of our ability to communicate out facts to the world is concentrated in a small number of people, and there’s a squeezing of independent media ... I think we’re working with an information ecosystem that is highly dangerous.”
His biggest mistake was showing up for Lewis Hamilton’s first day at Puma-sponsored Ferrari wearing a pair of Adidas sneakers 🤣. That was in January and it was all downhill from there!
John Elkann’s year to forget: a pile-up of problems from family to Ferrari ft.trib.al/X0rQvnI
John Elkann’s year to forget: a pile-up of problems from family to Ferrari
Tax fraud charges escalate schism within Agnelli dynasty as troubles mount across billionaire’s business empire
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December 23, 2025 at 5:33 AM
His biggest mistake was showing up for Lewis Hamilton’s first day at Puma-sponsored Ferrari wearing a pair of Adidas sneakers 🤣. That was in January and it was all downhill from there!
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A must-read for everyone in North Carolina.
December 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A must-read for everyone in North Carolina.
I’m blog blogging from the Open Eye cafe. Be sure to take a shot at our 2025 Christmas Quiz!
December 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I’m blog blogging from the Open Eye cafe. Be sure to take a shot at our 2025 Christmas Quiz!
Bad taste in cars… Bad taste in food. Nothing surprising here
I know the depreciation on a Rolls is bad, but I didn’t think it was *that* bad… #carspotting #carsky
December 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Bad taste in cars… Bad taste in food. Nothing surprising here
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Last? Newsletter of 2025 dropped. If you don't subscribe, here it is. However, you can subscribe using the link on our profile.
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Christmas week newsletter and quiz - Festivus is almost here!
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December 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Last? Newsletter of 2025 dropped. If you don't subscribe, here it is. However, you can subscribe using the link on our profile.
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Holiday Ale at Steel String. Happy Sunday and happy holidays
December 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Holiday Ale at Steel String. Happy Sunday and happy holidays
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We’ve gone old school and published a Christmas Quiz, just in time for the holidays. In true old school fashion, if you want to win a prize, you need to mail or fax a completed quiz to TBB HQ! Details here:
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Triangle Blog Blog Annual Christmas Quiz - Triangle Blog Blog
A group civics blog covering town council, education, transportation, and recreation in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, NC.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We’ve gone old school and published a Christmas Quiz, just in time for the holidays. In true old school fashion, if you want to win a prize, you need to mail or fax a completed quiz to TBB HQ! Details here:
triangleblogblog.com/2025/12/20/t...
triangleblogblog.com/2025/12/20/t...
Carrboro Farmer’s market in full swing! Get your Christmas meal needs! 🥕🥦🍄🟫
December 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Carrboro Farmer’s market in full swing! Get your Christmas meal needs! 🥕🥦🍄🟫
Getting some shopping done today. If you haven’t seen Back Allet Bikes latest T Shirt you need to check it out before they’re gone! I can mention it now because I have mine! 🤣
December 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Getting some shopping done today. If you haven’t seen Back Allet Bikes latest T Shirt you need to check it out before they’re gone! I can mention it now because I have mine! 🤣
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Who do YOU think will be the next recipient?
A Festivus tradition for the Chapel Hill Planning Commission - Triangle Blog Blog
A group civics blog covering town council, education, transportation, and recreation in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, NC.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Who do YOU think will be the next recipient?
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NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
My bike for tonight. Be at Carrboro town commons by 7:30 and let’s finds some of Carrboros best Xmas lights
December 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
My bike for tonight. Be at Carrboro town commons by 7:30 and let’s finds some of Carrboros best Xmas lights
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Festivus will be here before you know it!
Who will get the festival pole this year?
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Who will get the festival pole this year?
triangleblogblog.com/2023/12/19/a...
A Festivus tradition for the Chapel Hill Planning Commission - Triangle Blog Blog
A group civics blog covering town council, education, transportation, and recreation in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, NC.
triangleblogblog.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Festivus will be here before you know it!
Who will get the festival pole this year?
triangleblogblog.com/2023/12/19/a...
Who will get the festival pole this year?
triangleblogblog.com/2023/12/19/a...
Wednesday night bike ride time
December 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Wednesday night bike ride time