patrick m.
@sfpodge.bsky.social
bird app refugee | #Philly born n' bred | livin' on an island in the (rising) sun | suffering Philly sports fan | #TKLittles | #TempleOwls
If you get confused, listen to the music play 🎶
If you get confused, listen to the music play 🎶
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patrick m.
@sfpodge.bsky.social
· Dec 9
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
This other man I had dreamed
A drunken, vainglorious lout.
He had done most bitter wrong
To some who are near my heart,
Yet I number him in the song;
He, too, has resigned his part
In the casual comedy;
He, too, has been changed in his turn,
Transformed utterly:
A terrible beauty is born.
A drunken, vainglorious lout.
He had done most bitter wrong
To some who are near my heart,
Yet I number him in the song;
He, too, has resigned his part
In the casual comedy;
He, too, has been changed in his turn,
Transformed utterly:
A terrible beauty is born.
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Masterful
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Masterful
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Our estranged father died. Neighbour witnessed his will and told me it was in his bedside drawer. The utter spangle was leaving everything to the dogs home after never paying maintenance. Chucked it in my incinerator. His estate is going to probate. Zero regrets.
February 5, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Our estranged father died. Neighbour witnessed his will and told me it was in his bedside drawer. The utter spangle was leaving everything to the dogs home after never paying maintenance. Chucked it in my incinerator. His estate is going to probate. Zero regrets.
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If I had to eat at Cracker Barrel, watch Melania, and listen to the Kid Rock halftime show to own the libs I think I’d just join the Communist Party.
February 5, 2026 at 3:25 AM
If I had to eat at Cracker Barrel, watch Melania, and listen to the Kid Rock halftime show to own the libs I think I’d just join the Communist Party.
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An appreciated acknowledgment from Georgetown tonight on the media info sheets at each seat.
February 5, 2026 at 3:13 AM
An appreciated acknowledgment from Georgetown tonight on the media info sheets at each seat.
Another thread 🧵 from Mr. Simon worthy of your attention:
Thread:
So on this day when one of the oligarchs of our digitized and dystopic world is emptying one of America's greatest newsrooms of trained and committed journalists, I thought I would regale you all with a wonderful little anecdote about our world to come. It involves two of the finest...
So on this day when one of the oligarchs of our digitized and dystopic world is emptying one of America's greatest newsrooms of trained and committed journalists, I thought I would regale you all with a wonderful little anecdote about our world to come. It involves two of the finest...
February 5, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Another thread 🧵 from Mr. Simon worthy of your attention:
The Utah Historical Society just produced a new, excellent map of "The Peoples of North America in 1776." Great resource for anyone teaching, writing, presenting about Native peoples as part of their 250th work. america250.utah.gov/power-of-pla...
February 4, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Now playing— The King of Swing. The band is TIGHT! And Krupa’s drums remain awe-inspiring 🤩
youtu.be/u_E0UVNtJ9Y?...
youtu.be/u_E0UVNtJ9Y?...
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra - Sing, Sing, Sing (Audio)
YouTube video by BennyGoodmanVEVO
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Now playing— The King of Swing. The band is TIGHT! And Krupa’s drums remain awe-inspiring 🤩
youtu.be/u_E0UVNtJ9Y?...
youtu.be/u_E0UVNtJ9Y?...
I’m like the mayor of …
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I’m like the mayor of …
Almost half a century later, closing an album with such a blistering track is still fuckin’ brilliant 🔥
February 4, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Almost half a century later, closing an album with such a blistering track is still fuckin’ brilliant 🔥
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February 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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"The proposal applies to transportation agencies located in areas with populations over 200,000 and a fleet of more than 100 buses. That could affect transit systems in the Kansas City metro area; Richmond, Virginia; and Albuquerque, New Mexico." www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
DOT wants to prohibit free buses. That could be a problem for Mamdani in NYC.
A proposal from the Trump administration would restrict federal funding for cities that don't charge fares.
www.politico.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
"The proposal applies to transportation agencies located in areas with populations over 200,000 and a fleet of more than 100 buses. That could affect transit systems in the Kansas City metro area; Richmond, Virginia; and Albuquerque, New Mexico." www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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I have confirmed the gist of this report out of federal court in Minnesota today from a source familiar.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I have confirmed the gist of this report out of federal court in Minnesota today from a source familiar.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
Good stuff, from U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes 👉
Whoa! That ruling will go down in history as the biggest lecture ever given a cabinet secretary by a sitting federal judge. Excluding judge Sirica perhaps!
February 3, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Good stuff, from U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes 👉
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Kids, do yourself a favor and track down some video clips of Tekulve’s sidearm delivery. It’s not a thing of beauty, but gotdamned was it effective.
#baseball ⚾️
#baseball ⚾️
6 days until pitchers and catchers report. All time leader in relief innings pitched Kent Tekulve is seen here doing something to his elbow that’s not recommended.
February 3, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Kids, do yourself a favor and track down some video clips of Tekulve’s sidearm delivery. It’s not a thing of beauty, but gotdamned was it effective.
#baseball ⚾️
#baseball ⚾️
Co-sign. Aaron @atrupar.com is a great follow if you want to keep up with the latest news from Trumplandia
Nothing brings you closer to the truth about Trump than watching him live & on video. Print coverage has never captured the reality that we see everyday via @atrupar.com's diligent clipping. I honestly don't know how Aaron does it but I'm sure glad he does. My head would have exploded by now...
I got to chat with Aaron Rupar about his publication, his video clipping, and what it takes to document American politics in real time for the millions of people trying to keep up with the nonstop flood of news. One of the nicest guys in media. 👇🏼
@atrupar.com
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February 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Co-sign. Aaron @atrupar.com is a great follow if you want to keep up with the latest news from Trumplandia
Great cold weather hack from our great friends in Canada 🇨🇦
Baked potatoes in tin foil in your pockets keep you warm for hours
Something you can offer to anyone who doesn’t have a roof .. cold weather hack from North of the Border 🇨🇦🇨🇦😉
Something you can offer to anyone who doesn’t have a roof .. cold weather hack from North of the Border 🇨🇦🇨🇦😉
February 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Great cold weather hack from our great friends in Canada 🇨🇦
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Bruno Mars, my favorite of the Bruno Scouts
February 2, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Bruno Mars, my favorite of the Bruno Scouts
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Epstein’s economic power among academics was made possible by a capitalist system that makes higher education dependent on the charity economy rather than a public good supported by taxing the rich
February 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Epstein’s economic power among academics was made possible by a capitalist system that makes higher education dependent on the charity economy rather than a public good supported by taxing the rich
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RIP Grady Demond Wilson aka/Lamont Sanford on 'Sanford and Son' (1972-1977), at 79 years old...
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January 31, 2026 at 7:17 PM
RIP Grady Demond Wilson aka/Lamont Sanford on 'Sanford and Son' (1972-1977), at 79 years old...
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I guess this didn't make it into the documentary.
January 31, 2026 at 10:25 PM
I guess this didn't make it into the documentary.
My final selection for this “mini-challenge” — my favorite band of brothers. No, not Easy Company of the 101st Airborne.
Give it up for Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, & Tommy 🙌
#MusicChallenge
#RelativeMusic
Day 31
#music4life 🎶
The Ramones - Sheena is a Punk Rocker youtu.be/yCW7Aw8ugOI?...
Give it up for Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, & Tommy 🙌
#MusicChallenge
#RelativeMusic
Day 31
#music4life 🎶
The Ramones - Sheena is a Punk Rocker youtu.be/yCW7Aw8ugOI?...
February 1, 2026 at 12:38 AM
My final selection for this “mini-challenge” — my favorite band of brothers. No, not Easy Company of the 101st Airborne.
Give it up for Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, & Tommy 🙌
#MusicChallenge
#RelativeMusic
Day 31
#music4life 🎶
The Ramones - Sheena is a Punk Rocker youtu.be/yCW7Aw8ugOI?...
Give it up for Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, & Tommy 🙌
#MusicChallenge
#RelativeMusic
Day 31
#music4life 🎶
The Ramones - Sheena is a Punk Rocker youtu.be/yCW7Aw8ugOI?...
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If the Epstein files are this vile and incriminating already, just imagine all the stuff they’re still hiding.
February 1, 2026 at 12:28 AM
If the Epstein files are this vile and incriminating already, just imagine all the stuff they’re still hiding.
A bit delayed since I’m traveling, Stateside.
This song was written as a joke by one brother for a younger brother, who was the manager. Another brother was the drummer.
#MusicChallenge
#RelativeMusic
Day 30
#music4life 🎶
BTO - You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet youtu.be/7miRCLeFSJo?...
This song was written as a joke by one brother for a younger brother, who was the manager. Another brother was the drummer.
#MusicChallenge
#RelativeMusic
Day 30
#music4life 🎶
BTO - You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet youtu.be/7miRCLeFSJo?...
January 31, 2026 at 6:01 PM
A bit delayed since I’m traveling, Stateside.
This song was written as a joke by one brother for a younger brother, who was the manager. Another brother was the drummer.
#MusicChallenge
#RelativeMusic
Day 30
#music4life 🎶
BTO - You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet youtu.be/7miRCLeFSJo?...
This song was written as a joke by one brother for a younger brother, who was the manager. Another brother was the drummer.
#MusicChallenge
#RelativeMusic
Day 30
#music4life 🎶
BTO - You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet youtu.be/7miRCLeFSJo?...