Chad
@supposedly.bsky.social
An engineer. Virginian. I have two dogs.
Ask me why so many fade, but I’m still here.
Ask me why so many fade, but I’m still here.
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Chad
@supposedly.bsky.social
· Sep 21
One of my dogs recently started doing this thing where she stands by the back door and looks out, like she has to pee. But when I get up and go to the door, she immediately turns around and jumps into the seat I was in because that’s what she wanted all along.
I forgot to tell the cashier at chick fil a not to give me the kids meal toy, but it turns out that they’re doing foreign language learning games.
This one is about names of animals in vietnamese.
This one is about names of animals in vietnamese.
February 18, 2026 at 6:37 PM
I forgot to tell the cashier at chick fil a not to give me the kids meal toy, but it turns out that they’re doing foreign language learning games.
This one is about names of animals in vietnamese.
This one is about names of animals in vietnamese.
I could be wrong, but I’m just going to take a guess at which house is the subject of this report
February 17, 2026 at 9:56 PM
I could be wrong, but I’m just going to take a guess at which house is the subject of this report
I was over by the temporary casino in Norfolk the other day, and it’s such an afterthought. Literally a “we’re here so we don’t get fined” situation.
Petersburg’s temporary casino makes $4.7 million in first 10 days:
Petersburg’s temporary casino makes $4.7 million in first 10 days
www.pilotonline.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:04 PM
I was over by the temporary casino in Norfolk the other day, and it’s such an afterthought. Literally a “we’re here so we don’t get fined” situation.
Suzy has apparently developed anxiety about sleeping in her bedroom at night.
I thought she might have been complaining about pain the last few nights, but I’ve been sleeping with her on the couch and it’s not that.
I thought she might have been complaining about pain the last few nights, but I’ve been sleeping with her on the couch and it’s not that.
February 17, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Suzy has apparently developed anxiety about sleeping in her bedroom at night.
I thought she might have been complaining about pain the last few nights, but I’ve been sleeping with her on the couch and it’s not that.
I thought she might have been complaining about pain the last few nights, but I’ve been sleeping with her on the couch and it’s not that.
I do think that newspapers allowing comments on their news articles was (and is) a terrible decision. It devalued the work of their reporters and turned each article into a top level message board post.
February 16, 2026 at 5:11 PM
I do think that newspapers allowing comments on their news articles was (and is) a terrible decision. It devalued the work of their reporters and turned each article into a top level message board post.
Back when the newspaper used to have comments on each article, I told some guy to stop being a pedant as he kept complaining that the article didn’t refer to the holiday by its official name of George Washington Day.
Although now I’m kind of coming around to calling it that myself.
Although now I’m kind of coming around to calling it that myself.
Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed.
www.pilotonline.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Back when the newspaper used to have comments on each article, I told some guy to stop being a pedant as he kept complaining that the article didn’t refer to the holiday by its official name of George Washington Day.
Although now I’m kind of coming around to calling it that myself.
Although now I’m kind of coming around to calling it that myself.
I don’t really understand how surge pricing would work when you’re in the store. Is there a specific time when people could pick up an item, physically put it in their cart, and the price would change between then and when you check out?
(5/11) Walmart, Whole Foods, and Kohls are switching to electronic shelf labels that can display dynamic prices. Kroger deployed them with Microsoft AI—a setup a 2024 Senate inquiry warned could enable “surge pricing” via facial recognition. (Kroger claims it will only lower prices.)
February 16, 2026 at 6:58 AM
I don’t really understand how surge pricing would work when you’re in the store. Is there a specific time when people could pick up an item, physically put it in their cart, and the price would change between then and when you check out?
Tyler Reddick got a fucking run on that last lap
February 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Tyler Reddick got a fucking run on that last lap
Today I finally closed my Wells Fargo account, which I opened with my first summer job in 1999 (when it was wachovia).
After explaining to the guy why I decided to close my account, he then tried to sell me on a new credit card with them. I told him no thanks.
After explaining to the guy why I decided to close my account, he then tried to sell me on a new credit card with them. I told him no thanks.
The last straw with WF for me was when they ended their mid-tier checking accounts “to better serve their customers” last month.
Not that I need the $0.02/month interest or do a lot of money orders (which had been free but aren’t anymore), but it’s the principle.
Not that I need the $0.02/month interest or do a lot of money orders (which had been free but aren’t anymore), but it’s the principle.
i am not saying any big banks are good
but the fuck is up with wells fargo
just always something fucked up going on there
but the fuck is up with wells fargo
just always something fucked up going on there
February 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Today I finally closed my Wells Fargo account, which I opened with my first summer job in 1999 (when it was wachovia).
After explaining to the guy why I decided to close my account, he then tried to sell me on a new credit card with them. I told him no thanks.
After explaining to the guy why I decided to close my account, he then tried to sell me on a new credit card with them. I told him no thanks.
There are six people in the office today. The guy who usually brings donuts on Fridays got two dozen again, but this time one of the boxes is valentines-themed.
February 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
There are six people in the office today. The guy who usually brings donuts on Fridays got two dozen again, but this time one of the boxes is valentines-themed.
I am in favor of sending our most annoying local tv reporters to follow ice agents around and ask them that they’re doing
www.wavy.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I am in favor of sending our most annoying local tv reporters to follow ice agents around and ask them that they’re doing
Fuck, man
James Van Der Beek, star of ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ has died at the age of 48, TMZ reports.
He previously revealed his battle with cancer.
He previously revealed his battle with cancer.
February 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Fuck, man
I just saw my first ad on the redistricting referendum (for voting yes)
February 11, 2026 at 12:24 PM
I just saw my first ad on the redistricting referendum (for voting yes)
I see our arbitrary and capricious government has found a new way to disrupt life for millions of Americans
The FAA is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport, for “special security reasons."
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
bit.ly
February 11, 2026 at 12:21 PM
I see our arbitrary and capricious government has found a new way to disrupt life for millions of Americans
Somebody should open a curling center around here
February 11, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Somebody should open a curling center around here
As someone who gets a PSA test every year, certain things can elevate levels.
I had to get rechecked one year because the year to year difference was more than expected. It wasn’t great. (That was also the year I got three cystoscopy procedures done, also not great.)
I had to get rechecked one year because the year to year difference was more than expected. It wasn’t great. (That was also the year I got three cystoscopy procedures done, also not great.)
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 AM
As someone who gets a PSA test every year, certain things can elevate levels.
I had to get rechecked one year because the year to year difference was more than expected. It wasn’t great. (That was also the year I got three cystoscopy procedures done, also not great.)
I had to get rechecked one year because the year to year difference was more than expected. It wasn’t great. (That was also the year I got three cystoscopy procedures done, also not great.)
I’m sitting on the recliner, and Lily climbed up and passed out on my lap. This never happens
February 9, 2026 at 1:39 AM
I’m sitting on the recliner, and Lily climbed up and passed out on my lap. This never happens
Not related to this post, but I miss jello pudding pops and gelatin pops
Bsky just letting you externally link in an OP without de-prioritization, after X, feels luxurious, decadent, and crushing.
February 8, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Not related to this post, but I miss jello pudding pops and gelatin pops
I would need to see a better resolution pic, but it looks like a stormwater retention basin. Which you would need if you covered a lot of previously grassed areas with tents.
February 7, 2026 at 8:39 PM
I would need to see a better resolution pic, but it looks like a stormwater retention basin. Which you would need if you covered a lot of previously grassed areas with tents.
It’s such a downfall, but definitely the right decision. They need a clean slate to redevelop.
MacArthur Center to close and be demolished
The closing of the mall sets the stage for a long-planned redevelopment project in downtown Norfolk.
www.pilotonline.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:44 PM
It’s such a downfall, but definitely the right decision. They need a clean slate to redevelop.
Watching the opening ceremonies, I can’t help but notice the presence of noted Africans Charlize Theron and Kristy Coventry
February 7, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Watching the opening ceremonies, I can’t help but notice the presence of noted Africans Charlize Theron and Kristy Coventry
This occurred during his first term as well, when it was known that bongino (and whoever else) also had access to his twitter account.
The tweets were considered official statements, but nobody really talked about how they could be validated. Because they can’t.
The tweets were considered official statements, but nobody really talked about how they could be validated. Because they can’t.
Haven't seen this angle mentioned, but it's an extraordinary national security risk to have an anonymous "staffer" impersonating the president of the United States, posting racist memes, from his personal accounts, at 10 PM.
Live updates: White House blames 'staffer' for racist Obamas post shared by Trump
Trump administration live updates: New Jersey's special House primary too close to call
www.nbcnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:53 PM
This occurred during his first term as well, when it was known that bongino (and whoever else) also had access to his twitter account.
The tweets were considered official statements, but nobody really talked about how they could be validated. Because they can’t.
The tweets were considered official statements, but nobody really talked about how they could be validated. Because they can’t.
I would feel better about the 2nd district if they had made it look more like the pre-2022 lines. But of course Luria would be favored this year.
🚨🚨🚨New Virginia map is out
Possible frontrunners for each district
VA-1 Vindman
VA-2 Luria
VA-3 Scott
VA-4 McClellan
VA-5 Taylor
VA-6 Perriello
VA-7 Unclear?
VA-8 Beyer?
VA-9 Unclear?
VA-10 Subramanyam
VA-11 Walkinshaw?
Possible frontrunners for each district
VA-1 Vindman
VA-2 Luria
VA-3 Scott
VA-4 McClellan
VA-5 Taylor
VA-6 Perriello
VA-7 Unclear?
VA-8 Beyer?
VA-9 Unclear?
VA-10 Subramanyam
VA-11 Walkinshaw?
February 6, 2026 at 12:43 AM
I would feel better about the 2nd district if they had made it look more like the pre-2022 lines. But of course Luria would be favored this year.
There is a five pound difference between my scale at home and the one at the doctor’s office, and it’s annoying because I’m pretty sure I’m not wearing five pounds of clothes.
February 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
There is a five pound difference between my scale at home and the one at the doctor’s office, and it’s annoying because I’m pretty sure I’m not wearing five pounds of clothes.
100% if anyone is truly concerned about election administration and have the time, you can serve as an official at a polling location. You learn so much from it, too.
as i keep saying, the things to do to secure elections are to volunteer to work the polls or to serve as an observer, & to pressure your *state representatives* to take steps to further secure voting locations and ballots. you should also learn about how election administration works in your area.
February 5, 2026 at 1:46 PM
100% if anyone is truly concerned about election administration and have the time, you can serve as an official at a polling location. You learn so much from it, too.