MC
@upexplorer.bsky.social
Happily retired business prof ~ dog lover ~ sports fan ~ occasional clarinetist ~ even more occasional mandolinist. A Brittany spaniel runs my life.
Got home from rehearsal, settled in with a glass of wine and the ol’ Bluesky feed and — holy crap I’m gonna need another glass of wine
November 18, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Got home from rehearsal, settled in with a glass of wine and the ol’ Bluesky feed and — holy crap I’m gonna need another glass of wine
And just like that (*poof*), the Dems in the Senate managed to blow up every bit of good will they had with their voters.
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
And just like that (*poof*), the Dems in the Senate managed to blow up every bit of good will they had with their voters.
It doesn’t seem to matter how many points the Bengals score — it’s never enough 🙄
November 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
It doesn’t seem to matter how many points the Bengals score — it’s never enough 🙄
This Bengals game is crazy
November 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This Bengals game is crazy
When you’re a long-suffering Bengals fan, this is usually the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
October 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
When you’re a long-suffering Bengals fan, this is usually the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Thought about channeling my inner Artie Shaw and practicing my clarinet today. Instead, I spent the day doing this. Definitely a more productive use of my time.
October 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Thought about channeling my inner Artie Shaw and practicing my clarinet today. Instead, I spent the day doing this. Definitely a more productive use of my time.
Everything is horrible - except for UP sunsets. Those are awesome!
September 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Everything is horrible - except for UP sunsets. Those are awesome!
Kind of late for our first paddle of the season (we’re running a bit behind schedule this year…), but I’m happy to report that the Brittany Navigation System is still working well!
August 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Kind of late for our first paddle of the season (we’re running a bit behind schedule this year…), but I’m happy to report that the Brittany Navigation System is still working well!
We’re a bit late getting up to the cabin this year, but someone finally got to take her first swim of the season. So nice to be back in the UP!
August 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We’re a bit late getting up to the cabin this year, but someone finally got to take her first swim of the season. So nice to be back in the UP!
This article is more than 2 months old, but my local Kroger continues to scam its customers. I don’t shop there often, but every time I do, I get overcharged — often for multiple items. Nice way to treat your customers, Kroger. 🙄
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
‘Customers are being duped’: how murky grocery sales tactics are squeezing some Kroger shoppers
Kroger stores in multiple states have overcharged customers by listing expired sale tags and then ringing up regular prices – a practice that adds extra burdens on struggling US families
www.theguardian.com
July 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
This article is more than 2 months old, but my local Kroger continues to scam its customers. I don’t shop there often, but every time I do, I get overcharged — often for multiple items. Nice way to treat your customers, Kroger. 🙄
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Reposted by MC
Earlier this week, I wrote about Epstein, making a timeline for my own clarity. It was originally appended to the piece but was too long. So here it is on my personal site, if useful. pbump.net/timeline.html
Epstein Timeline
pbump.net
July 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Earlier this week, I wrote about Epstein, making a timeline for my own clarity. It was originally appended to the piece but was too long. So here it is on my personal site, if useful. pbump.net/timeline.html
Reposted by MC
'Humiliating and traumatizing': Czech musician set to perform in Kent detained, sent home
www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/l...
www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/l...
'Humiliating and traumatizing': Czech musician set to perform in Kent detained, sent home
A Czech musician and former Kent State student was scheduled to perform several U.S. concerts. Instead, he was detained in Detroit and denied entry.
www.beaconjournal.com
July 8, 2025 at 12:43 PM
'Humiliating and traumatizing': Czech musician set to perform in Kent detained, sent home
www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/l...
www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/l...
Why are we still hearing fireworks?!? Argghhh!!!
July 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Why are we still hearing fireworks?!? Argghhh!!!
Just turned in grades for the last time ever. Looking forward to retirement and weeks full of nothing but Saturdays!
June 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Just turned in grades for the last time ever. Looking forward to retirement and weeks full of nothing but Saturdays!
Was out walking at 6am and it was already 74 and ridiculously humid. Ugh.
June 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Was out walking at 6am and it was already 74 and ridiculously humid. Ugh.
We each have our own thing we do to preserve our mental health. Mine is to spend hours and hours with my clarinet(s) trying to play music that I’ll never be able to master in a million years. Works wonders, although my dog and neighbors probably wish I had a slightly less noisy therapy routine.
June 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
We each have our own thing we do to preserve our mental health. Mine is to spend hours and hours with my clarinet(s) trying to play music that I’ll never be able to master in a million years. Works wonders, although my dog and neighbors probably wish I had a slightly less noisy therapy routine.
Been a while since I’ve had this much fun with 10,000 of my closest friends. 😂
Drone footage from today’s No Kings protest in Cincinnati. 10,000 turned out. There were also other protests all over the suburbs. So damn proud of my city. #cincinnati #nokings
June 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Been a while since I’ve had this much fun with 10,000 of my closest friends. 😂
Just read a student paper that consistently referred to "steak holders" instead of "stakeholders" and of course now I'm craving a steak for dinner (and I don't even eat steak...).
June 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Just read a student paper that consistently referred to "steak holders" instead of "stakeholders" and of course now I'm craving a steak for dinner (and I don't even eat steak...).
Took advantage of the beautiful weather in the UP today. Enjoyed a nice walk overlooking the Lake of the Clouds in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Made a stop at Bond Falls on my way home. This sure beats working!
May 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Took advantage of the beautiful weather in the UP today. Enjoyed a nice walk overlooking the Lake of the Clouds in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Made a stop at Bond Falls on my way home. This sure beats working!
Should have spent the evening grading. This was much more pleasant.
May 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Should have spent the evening grading. This was much more pleasant.
Lots of tornado warnings in the region right now. If you’re in the Cincinnati area, please stay safe!
March 31, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Lots of tornado warnings in the region right now. If you’re in the Cincinnati area, please stay safe!
The spring Brittany crop is coming in nicely this year. Should see the head any day now!
March 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The spring Brittany crop is coming in nicely this year. Should see the head any day now!
Just took the most fattening walk ever. Some of the neighborhood kids were selling Girl Scout cookies at the end of their driveway. Since I didn’t have my wallet with me, I thought I was off the hook. For my convenience, however, they accepted Venmo. Came home with 3 boxes. 😂
February 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Just took the most fattening walk ever. Some of the neighborhood kids were selling Girl Scout cookies at the end of their driveway. Since I didn’t have my wallet with me, I thought I was off the hook. For my convenience, however, they accepted Venmo. Came home with 3 boxes. 😂
** Cracking my knuckles and dusting off my COBOL skills ** Thinking it’s time to teach those DOGE youngsters a thing or two.
February 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
** Cracking my knuckles and dusting off my COBOL skills ** Thinking it’s time to teach those DOGE youngsters a thing or two.