Ken D. Schramm
@compleatmeadmaker.bsky.social
Life-long progressive. Author. Meadmaker. Wine lover. Meadery Founder. Orchard owner. Husband. Father. Grandfather. Fly fisher. Food lover: BBQ, Bread, Pie. Scotch enthusiast. Science lover. Mean Manhattan maker. Even meaner Martini maker. Lover of decency
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There are two types of people: Those who talk about why we can't, and those who talk about how we will.
Here is my recommendation:
Buy some of these. They're cheap. Use them when you think you should you should use them. Give them to people you love. Share them in neighborhoods where they might prevent collisions with oncoming "boats."
Spread the word. Go.
Buy some of these. They're cheap. Use them when you think you should you should use them. Give them to people you love. Share them in neighborhoods where they might prevent collisions with oncoming "boats."
Spread the word. Go.
October 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Here is my recommendation:
Buy some of these. They're cheap. Use them when you think you should you should use them. Give them to people you love. Share them in neighborhoods where they might prevent collisions with oncoming "boats."
Spread the word. Go.
Buy some of these. They're cheap. Use them when you think you should you should use them. Give them to people you love. Share them in neighborhoods where they might prevent collisions with oncoming "boats."
Spread the word. Go.
If there were a price I could pay to have meme-less social media, it would get serious consideration. $20/month? Sign me up. Facebook in particular has become a cesspool.
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
If there were a price I could pay to have meme-less social media, it would get serious consideration. $20/month? Sign me up. Facebook in particular has become a cesspool.
It's a really simple question:
Ten, twenty or fifty years from now, do you want your legacy to be: "I ran cover for child sex molesters"?
Doesn't matter who you are, or whether you're a Democrat or a Republican. Is that your legacy?
Ten, twenty or fifty years from now, do you want your legacy to be: "I ran cover for child sex molesters"?
Doesn't matter who you are, or whether you're a Democrat or a Republican. Is that your legacy?
July 29, 2025 at 4:12 AM
It's a really simple question:
Ten, twenty or fifty years from now, do you want your legacy to be: "I ran cover for child sex molesters"?
Doesn't matter who you are, or whether you're a Democrat or a Republican. Is that your legacy?
Ten, twenty or fifty years from now, do you want your legacy to be: "I ran cover for child sex molesters"?
Doesn't matter who you are, or whether you're a Democrat or a Republican. Is that your legacy?
"I didn't do anything wrong."
"Why are you all obsessing about this?"
"I need to get back to doing my job."
"Yes, there are tapes, and there's a chunk that is missing."
I feel like I am 13 all over again.
"Why are you all obsessing about this?"
"I need to get back to doing my job."
"Yes, there are tapes, and there's a chunk that is missing."
I feel like I am 13 all over again.
July 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
"I didn't do anything wrong."
"Why are you all obsessing about this?"
"I need to get back to doing my job."
"Yes, there are tapes, and there's a chunk that is missing."
I feel like I am 13 all over again.
"Why are you all obsessing about this?"
"I need to get back to doing my job."
"Yes, there are tapes, and there's a chunk that is missing."
I feel like I am 13 all over again.
Incompetent pseudo-administrator is a disappointed when Americans successfully sue to make him obey federal laws.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...
A Disillusioned Musk, Distanced From Trump, Says He’s Exiting Washington
www.nytimes.com
May 29, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Incompetent pseudo-administrator is a disappointed when Americans successfully sue to make him obey federal laws.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...
Trump is pi$$ed at Leo. Leo is happy to point out (with great acuity) the absurdity of Trump/MAGA. Russia has hated the Catholic church since the 9th Century. Putin is not going to jump at this.
What is going to outlive Trump by centuries, and is centuries older than Russia?
The Catholic Church.
What is going to outlive Trump by centuries, and is centuries older than Russia?
The Catholic Church.
⚡️ Pope Leo willing to host Ukraine peace talks in Vatican, Italy's Meloni says.
Following the election of the new pope, several of Ukraine's partners, including the United States, suggested that the Vatican could become a neutral platform for further peace talks.
Following the election of the new pope, several of Ukraine's partners, including the United States, suggested that the Vatican could become a neutral platform for further peace talks.
Pope Leo willing to host Ukraine peace talks in Vatican, Italy's Meloni says
Following the election of the new pope, several of Ukraine's partners, including the United States, suggested that the Vatican could become a neutral platform for further peace talks.
kyivindependent.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Trump is pi$$ed at Leo. Leo is happy to point out (with great acuity) the absurdity of Trump/MAGA. Russia has hated the Catholic church since the 9th Century. Putin is not going to jump at this.
What is going to outlive Trump by centuries, and is centuries older than Russia?
The Catholic Church.
What is going to outlive Trump by centuries, and is centuries older than Russia?
The Catholic Church.
The Bird Brain of Alcatraz.
May 6, 2025 at 6:21 AM
The Bird Brain of Alcatraz.
I don’t get it. He’s rich beyond my wildest dreams, has a beautiful wife, a spread in Florida, a place in Manhattan, and he can have any steak he wants.
Why is he wasting his time hating on immigrants, LGBTQ+ folks and anyone with a conscience? Go golf. He happy. Leave everyone else alone, bro.
Why is he wasting his time hating on immigrants, LGBTQ+ folks and anyone with a conscience? Go golf. He happy. Leave everyone else alone, bro.
May 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I don’t get it. He’s rich beyond my wildest dreams, has a beautiful wife, a spread in Florida, a place in Manhattan, and he can have any steak he wants.
Why is he wasting his time hating on immigrants, LGBTQ+ folks and anyone with a conscience? Go golf. He happy. Leave everyone else alone, bro.
Why is he wasting his time hating on immigrants, LGBTQ+ folks and anyone with a conscience? Go golf. He happy. Leave everyone else alone, bro.
Holy Mother of the Flying Spaghetti Monster this is exhausting.
April 29, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Holy Mother of the Flying Spaghetti Monster this is exhausting.
Lines up for close to half a mile on both sides of Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI.
April 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Lines up for close to half a mile on both sides of Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI.
At least a couple thousand and a lot if support form those driving by at the "No Kings" protest today in Troy, MI.
April 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
At least a couple thousand and a lot if support form those driving by at the "No Kings" protest today in Troy, MI.
Lots of enthusiasm (and resistance) in Troy, Michigan today.
April 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Lots of enthusiasm (and resistance) in Troy, Michigan today.
To paraphrase John Gielgud:
"All you could see were the soles of their shoes."
"All you could see were the soles of their shoes."
April 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
To paraphrase John Gielgud:
"All you could see were the soles of their shoes."
"All you could see were the soles of their shoes."
Well, Elton John can certainly still rock it out.
April 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Well, Elton John can certainly still rock it out.
And let the brain drain begin.
April 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
And let the brain drain begin.
Bezos gutter media.
March 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Bezos gutter media.
Using children as props.
Disgusting.
Disgusting.
March 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Using children as props.
Disgusting.
Disgusting.
Last night around 3:00 AM, I went outside to check out the lunar eclipse, and hopefully grab a few cool pictures. It was pretty cool. Sarah and I got to see a total solar and a total lunar within 12 months of each other. Kinda lucky, when you think of it.
March 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Last night around 3:00 AM, I went outside to check out the lunar eclipse, and hopefully grab a few cool pictures. It was pretty cool. Sarah and I got to see a total solar and a total lunar within 12 months of each other. Kinda lucky, when you think of it.
Reposted by Ken D. Schramm
US Senator Mark Kelly flew 39 combat missions over Iraq. He piloted the Space Shuttle four times. But he went to Kiev and called for the defence of Ukraine. So Elon Musk has branded him a "traitor".
March 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
US Senator Mark Kelly flew 39 combat missions over Iraq. He piloted the Space Shuttle four times. But he went to Kiev and called for the defence of Ukraine. So Elon Musk has branded him a "traitor".
I feel all better.
Do you feel all better?
Do you feel all better?
March 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I feel all better.
Do you feel all better?
Do you feel all better?
Aaaaand, look whose "Government Hands" are on your Medicare now.
And your Social Security.
And your Social Security.
March 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Aaaaand, look whose "Government Hands" are on your Medicare now.
And your Social Security.
And your Social Security.
This is what decency and adulthood look like.
March 2, 2025 at 2:43 AM
This is what decency and adulthood look like.
This is what somebody who very much does NOT want to be where he is looks like.
March 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM
This is what somebody who very much does NOT want to be where he is looks like.
Read this in your best De Niro/Joe Pesci voice:
"Really nice country you got there, at least what the Rooskies haven't stolen yet. Would be a shame if something happened to it. For just a few hundred billion in mineral rights, we might be able to provide you some 'protection' from these people."
"Really nice country you got there, at least what the Rooskies haven't stolen yet. Would be a shame if something happened to it. For just a few hundred billion in mineral rights, we might be able to provide you some 'protection' from these people."
March 2, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Read this in your best De Niro/Joe Pesci voice:
"Really nice country you got there, at least what the Rooskies haven't stolen yet. Would be a shame if something happened to it. For just a few hundred billion in mineral rights, we might be able to provide you some 'protection' from these people."
"Really nice country you got there, at least what the Rooskies haven't stolen yet. Would be a shame if something happened to it. For just a few hundred billion in mineral rights, we might be able to provide you some 'protection' from these people."