Paul Derrickson
@pderr.bsky.social
Retired after a long career in international logistics. I don’t believe my liberal arts education was a waste of time.
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More Celebration of the Music of Ludwig van Beethoven!
… here, the quiet movement, that is sometimes forgotten, of the monumental Ninth… yet in its place in this great Symphony, it soars like few things do in music:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pok...
… here, the quiet movement, that is sometimes forgotten, of the monumental Ninth… yet in its place in this great Symphony, it soars like few things do in music:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pok...
Beethoven symphony 9, 3rd movement, Conductor Herbert Von Karajan.
YouTube video by قوري فاير
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December 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
More Celebration of the Music of Ludwig van Beethoven!
… here, the quiet movement, that is sometimes forgotten, of the monumental Ninth… yet in its place in this great Symphony, it soars like few things do in music:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pok...
… here, the quiet movement, that is sometimes forgotten, of the monumental Ninth… yet in its place in this great Symphony, it soars like few things do in music:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pok...
What is the President talking about, snakes in Peru at a Christmas ceremony?
December 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
What is the President talking about, snakes in Peru at a Christmas ceremony?
Wow! Sometimes you find gold.
December 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Wow! Sometimes you find gold.
Stinky dog is now much cleaner!
December 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Stinky dog is now much cleaner!
If you want to get your head straight, reboot a bit, listen to some John Prine.
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
If you want to get your head straight, reboot a bit, listen to some John Prine.
Joe Flacco is the man!!
November 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Joe Flacco is the man!!
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This plaque is seen and found at West Point!
October 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This plaque is seen and found at West Point!
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2025 feels like that late-stage game of monopoly where you just go round and round paying rent and utilities forever and nobody knows what the rules are anymore and everyone’s just waiting for it all to end except the one player who cheated and has all the money
October 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
2025 feels like that late-stage game of monopoly where you just go round and round paying rent and utilities forever and nobody knows what the rules are anymore and everyone’s just waiting for it all to end except the one player who cheated and has all the money
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Many of you have asked about gifts to us during a shutdown, mainly doordash types of things. No. Instead, donate to local food banks like Manna in MoCo, Capital Area Food Bank in DC, Find Food in PGC, and Food for Others in Fairfax. These serve everyone. Please repost. #fedstrong #shutdown
September 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Many of you have asked about gifts to us during a shutdown, mainly doordash types of things. No. Instead, donate to local food banks like Manna in MoCo, Capital Area Food Bank in DC, Find Food in PGC, and Food for Others in Fairfax. These serve everyone. Please repost. #fedstrong #shutdown
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More Celebration of the Music of Debussy!
(August 22, 1862 – March 25, 1918)
One of the great 20th Century masterpieces (and enjoy the spectacular video):
Dialogue of the Wind and the Sea (Movement 3 from the Orchestral Suite, La Mer)
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(August 22, 1862 – March 25, 1918)
One of the great 20th Century masterpieces (and enjoy the spectacular video):
Dialogue of the Wind and the Sea (Movement 3 from the Orchestral Suite, La Mer)
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Debussy - La mer, 3rd mov. "Dialogue du vent et de la mer"
YouTube video by Paul Mauffray
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August 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
More Celebration of the Music of Debussy!
(August 22, 1862 – March 25, 1918)
One of the great 20th Century masterpieces (and enjoy the spectacular video):
Dialogue of the Wind and the Sea (Movement 3 from the Orchestral Suite, La Mer)
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(August 22, 1862 – March 25, 1918)
One of the great 20th Century masterpieces (and enjoy the spectacular video):
Dialogue of the Wind and the Sea (Movement 3 from the Orchestral Suite, La Mer)
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Jeep parade in OC MD today.
No Trump flags as in years past. This is Trump territory, too. Lots of US flags.
No Trump flags as in years past. This is Trump territory, too. Lots of US flags.
August 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Jeep parade in OC MD today.
No Trump flags as in years past. This is Trump territory, too. Lots of US flags.
No Trump flags as in years past. This is Trump territory, too. Lots of US flags.
Good Morning! After Erin, still here.
August 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Good Morning! After Erin, still here.
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Celebrating the Music of (Juliette Marie Olga) Lili Boulanger!
(August 21, 1893 – March 3, 1918)
French composer, sister of Nadia. She died quite young but nonetheless left for us a good deal of superb music. A delightful piece: Cortege for Violin and Piano (1914):
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(August 21, 1893 – March 3, 1918)
French composer, sister of Nadia. She died quite young but nonetheless left for us a good deal of superb music. A delightful piece: Cortege for Violin and Piano (1914):
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Lili Boulanger, Cortège
YouTube video by Punkus Pallinus
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August 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Celebrating the Music of (Juliette Marie Olga) Lili Boulanger!
(August 21, 1893 – March 3, 1918)
French composer, sister of Nadia. She died quite young but nonetheless left for us a good deal of superb music. A delightful piece: Cortege for Violin and Piano (1914):
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(August 21, 1893 – March 3, 1918)
French composer, sister of Nadia. She died quite young but nonetheless left for us a good deal of superb music. A delightful piece: Cortege for Violin and Piano (1914):
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Enjoying The Institute.
August 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Enjoying The Institute.
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In my front yard in a very suburban environment.
#foxoftheday
#foxoftheday
July 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
In my front yard in a very suburban environment.
#foxoftheday
#foxoftheday
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Feel "FREE" to Re-post.
July 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Feel "FREE" to Re-post.
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Happy 4th of July, Batman.
July 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Happy 4th of July, Batman.
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This year it feels more like the Farce of July.
Mural of Statue of Liberty in shame unveiled in France the day before 4th of July
July 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This year it feels more like the Farce of July.
The sun rolled around as usual, at least we have that. Isn’t it beautiful?
July 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The sun rolled around as usual, at least we have that. Isn’t it beautiful?