Mr. Tambourine Man
@marktmancini.bsky.social
He/him. Changing cities, might as well change social media. Husband. Human to Maggie. Banner pic is my father-in-law, waiting for the goats to come home. (Krivnyia, Bulgaria)
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when u only had one friend on twitter but they show up on bluesky
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It really do recommend making your shitty day the problem of your shitty senator's voicemail every night, it doesn't have to be a chore. It is a actually cathartic
January 9, 2026 at 4:20 AM
It really do recommend making your shitty day the problem of your shitty senator's voicemail every night, it doesn't have to be a chore. It is a actually cathartic
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MTV is officially ending all of its music channels.
In honor of that, what's your favorite music video?
In honor of that, what's your favorite music video?
December 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
MTV is officially ending all of its music channels.
In honor of that, what's your favorite music video?
In honor of that, what's your favorite music video?
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Not knowing who she was, I asked Marie Osmond if she wanted to meet me at a bar later for drinks.
She said “no”, but in the nicest possible way.
She said “no”, but in the nicest possible way.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 29, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Not knowing who she was, I asked Marie Osmond if she wanted to meet me at a bar later for drinks.
She said “no”, but in the nicest possible way.
She said “no”, but in the nicest possible way.
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Some more more random hares.
December 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Some more more random hares.
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It's even dog o'clock for Xmas!
December 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It's even dog o'clock for Xmas!
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I haven't been very active here for several months, because I've been working on a new book. Soon I will be able to tell you about it. Is anyone out there interested?
November 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I haven't been very active here for several months, because I've been working on a new book. Soon I will be able to tell you about it. Is anyone out there interested?
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3) As a result of these two things, in 1971 John Lennon and Yoko Ono write "Happy Xmas (War is Over)", with a melody inspired by Harrison's song, and Spector produces it.
It's released in the US too late to be a big hit, and only charts moderately.
It's released in the US too late to be a big hit, and only charts moderately.
December 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
3) As a result of these two things, in 1971 John Lennon and Yoko Ono write "Happy Xmas (War is Over)", with a melody inspired by Harrison's song, and Spector produces it.
It's released in the US too late to be a big hit, and only charts moderately.
It's released in the US too late to be a big hit, and only charts moderately.
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I think it's actually down to the way in the 1960s Britain caught on to American culture at a bit of a time-lag, plus the breakup of the Beatles. I shall explain in a thread.
I wonder how much of this difference comes from American Christmas being rooted in German culture?
December 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I think it's actually down to the way in the 1960s Britain caught on to American culture at a bit of a time-lag, plus the breakup of the Beatles. I shall explain in a thread.
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a few skeets from this year... a retrospective
December 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
a few skeets from this year... a retrospective
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Okay, as promised, here are my 25 boardgames that would make good presents for historians or the historically-inclined.
- I've played them and enjoyed them
- They have to have a historical theme or be related to the practice of history
- They were within the first 25 I thought of...
- I've played them and enjoyed them
- They have to have a historical theme or be related to the practice of history
- They were within the first 25 I thought of...
December 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Okay, as promised, here are my 25 boardgames that would make good presents for historians or the historically-inclined.
- I've played them and enjoyed them
- They have to have a historical theme or be related to the practice of history
- They were within the first 25 I thought of...
- I've played them and enjoyed them
- They have to have a historical theme or be related to the practice of history
- They were within the first 25 I thought of...
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Thei did a studye and founde out who ys awesome and capable of great thinges and worthye of love and the newes ys that it ys you.
December 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Thei did a studye and founde out who ys awesome and capable of great thinges and worthye of love and the newes ys that it ys you.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Live footage of "Why that baby aint got no coat on?"
December 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Live footage of "Why that baby aint got no coat on?"
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Do you think Sundance has a pretty smile 😍?? @ataokennel.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Do you think Sundance has a pretty smile 😍?? @ataokennel.bsky.social
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One quick note, the antihistamine protocol will not help most people with anything other than the COVID vaccine. For shingles, the preventative is to be INCREDIBLY super hydrated! Like, "peeing waterfalls" levels of hydrated.
December 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
One quick note, the antihistamine protocol will not help most people with anything other than the COVID vaccine. For shingles, the preventative is to be INCREDIBLY super hydrated! Like, "peeing waterfalls" levels of hydrated.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Have you ever heard of Reginald F Lewis? Probably not, and I believe that's by design, as Black erasure is endemic in America.
Reginald F Lewis was the first Black person to build a billion dollar company, TLC Beatrice. It was also the first Black owned company to crack the fortune 500.
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Reginald F Lewis was the first Black person to build a billion dollar company, TLC Beatrice. It was also the first Black owned company to crack the fortune 500.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Have you ever heard of Reginald F Lewis? Probably not, and I believe that's by design, as Black erasure is endemic in America.
Reginald F Lewis was the first Black person to build a billion dollar company, TLC Beatrice. It was also the first Black owned company to crack the fortune 500.
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Reginald F Lewis was the first Black person to build a billion dollar company, TLC Beatrice. It was also the first Black owned company to crack the fortune 500.
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Great thread! Ebony and Jet magazines chronicled his every move when he was at the height of his career. 🧵
Have you ever heard of Reginald F Lewis? Probably not, and I believe that's by design, as Black erasure is endemic in America.
Reginald F Lewis was the first Black person to build a billion dollar company, TLC Beatrice. It was also the first Black owned company to crack the fortune 500.
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Reginald F Lewis was the first Black person to build a billion dollar company, TLC Beatrice. It was also the first Black owned company to crack the fortune 500.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Great thread! Ebony and Jet magazines chronicled his every move when he was at the height of his career. 🧵
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I have planned & hosted these ceremonies at two different jobs, and I can 100% confirm that @kevinmkruse.bsky.social is 100% correct. And I would guess that probably 90% of people born in this country couldn’t pass the citizenship exam that new Americans have to pass to be naturalized.
If you've ever been to a naturalization ceremony, you know they're filled with people whose palpable love of this country is twenty times stronger than the pinched "patriotism" of any native-born MAGA chud.
Just unspeakable assholery.
Just unspeakable assholery.
Read this: www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
December 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I have planned & hosted these ceremonies at two different jobs, and I can 100% confirm that @kevinmkruse.bsky.social is 100% correct. And I would guess that probably 90% of people born in this country couldn’t pass the citizenship exam that new Americans have to pass to be naturalized.
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If you've ever been to a naturalization ceremony, you know they're filled with people whose palpable love of this country is twenty times stronger than the pinched "patriotism" of any native-born MAGA chud.
Just unspeakable assholery.
Just unspeakable assholery.
December 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
If you've ever been to a naturalization ceremony, you know they're filled with people whose palpable love of this country is twenty times stronger than the pinched "patriotism" of any native-born MAGA chud.
Just unspeakable assholery.
Just unspeakable assholery.
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And if you have 10 minutes to spare, you should absolutely go watch the last 10 minutes in the life of live cam 3. Riveting.
[V3cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (south Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
YouTube video by USGS
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December 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
And if you have 10 minutes to spare, you should absolutely go watch the last 10 minutes in the life of live cam 3. Riveting.
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It was one of the best rides to the airport I've ever had.
There are very few things in life more inspiring than the patriotism of people who want to be American Citizens. Anyone who wants to take that away based on race, identity or country of origin isn't half the American these people are 2/2
There are very few things in life more inspiring than the patriotism of people who want to be American Citizens. Anyone who wants to take that away based on race, identity or country of origin isn't half the American these people are 2/2
December 7, 2025 at 1:22 AM
It was one of the best rides to the airport I've ever had.
There are very few things in life more inspiring than the patriotism of people who want to be American Citizens. Anyone who wants to take that away based on race, identity or country of origin isn't half the American these people are 2/2
There are very few things in life more inspiring than the patriotism of people who want to be American Citizens. Anyone who wants to take that away based on race, identity or country of origin isn't half the American these people are 2/2
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The only real job I’ve ever had other than what I’m doing now was teaching piano, which I absolutely loved.
Here’s a three-minute piano lesson that I recorded back during the pandemic. In good times or bad, these simple notes can bring you lots of creative joy at the keyboard.
Here’s a three-minute piano lesson that I recorded back during the pandemic. In good times or bad, these simple notes can bring you lots of creative joy at the keyboard.
Rick the Piano Teacher Teaches the Blues
It's very easy to improvise to your heart's desire if you know this simple 6-note system. It's actually addictive.
classroom.ricksteves.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The only real job I’ve ever had other than what I’m doing now was teaching piano, which I absolutely loved.
Here’s a three-minute piano lesson that I recorded back during the pandemic. In good times or bad, these simple notes can bring you lots of creative joy at the keyboard.
Here’s a three-minute piano lesson that I recorded back during the pandemic. In good times or bad, these simple notes can bring you lots of creative joy at the keyboard.