Dan O’Leary
@danolearynj.bsky.social
Husband, father, musician, magician, former freelance writer. Your friendly neighborhood pop culture cynic.
Last weekend’s workplace. Great wedding gig. It’s always a good time being a part of a couple’s new life together.
December 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Last weekend’s workplace. Great wedding gig. It’s always a good time being a part of a couple’s new life together.
Good day of hiking with my buddy Andy at Welles Mills Park in Waretown, NJ. The park has 20+ miles of well-marked trails, pretty scenery, and really nice staff.
November 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Good day of hiking with my buddy Andy at Welles Mills Park in Waretown, NJ. The park has 20+ miles of well-marked trails, pretty scenery, and really nice staff.
Family pumpkin painting. I think I need to get my skills up compared to my family of artists. #halloween #jackolantern
October 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Family pumpkin painting. I think I need to get my skills up compared to my family of artists. #halloween #jackolantern
I wrote this years ago, and it popped up in my FB memories. I didn’t see any Xmas stuff until September this year, but I think the point of this still counts.
September 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I wrote this years ago, and it popped up in my FB memories. I didn’t see any Xmas stuff until September this year, but I think the point of this still counts.
The kids and I chipped in to get Jackie something big and Halloween-themed for her birthday. Which I think she likes, since she already has it assembled on the lawn. In August.
August 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The kids and I chipped in to get Jackie something big and Halloween-themed for her birthday. Which I think she likes, since she already has it assembled on the lawn. In August.
Seaside contemplation:
Greetings from
Lavallette NJ
Greetings from
Lavallette NJ
July 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Seaside contemplation:
Greetings from
Lavallette NJ
Greetings from
Lavallette NJ
Today I told my wife something that could be both the most nerdy and most GenX thing I’ve ever said: “I’m fixing the cover on my thesaurus. It’s the one I bought in Waldenbooks when it was in the mall next to the Radio Shack.”
July 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today I told my wife something that could be both the most nerdy and most GenX thing I’ve ever said: “I’m fixing the cover on my thesaurus. It’s the one I bought in Waldenbooks when it was in the mall next to the Radio Shack.”
We skipped the July 4 show traffic and blew up our backyard instead.
July 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
We skipped the July 4 show traffic and blew up our backyard instead.
This week is the anniversary of the debut album from my original project, Crosstalk Club. I was really proud of this release, which wouldn’t have been possible without my partners Steve and Jake. We’re hoping to complete some new music in the near future, and I can’t wait to share it with you.
June 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This week is the anniversary of the debut album from my original project, Crosstalk Club. I was really proud of this release, which wouldn’t have been possible without my partners Steve and Jake. We’re hoping to complete some new music in the near future, and I can’t wait to share it with you.
I’m definitely a fan of the Voyager probes (hell, I wrote a song about them). The probes survived a 50,000 Kelvin sphere, giving us info about the heliopause.
I love the fact that a flying computer with 1977 tech is on its next step on an infinite journey, and is still teaching us new things.
I love the fact that a flying computer with 1977 tech is on its next step on an infinite journey, and is still teaching us new things.
June 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I’m definitely a fan of the Voyager probes (hell, I wrote a song about them). The probes survived a 50,000 Kelvin sphere, giving us info about the heliopause.
I love the fact that a flying computer with 1977 tech is on its next step on an infinite journey, and is still teaching us new things.
I love the fact that a flying computer with 1977 tech is on its next step on an infinite journey, and is still teaching us new things.
My wife found these on chairs in front of a shopping plaza in our hometown. Thought I’d pass on these words from a caring stranger virtually to all of you.
#positivity #affirmations #stranger
#positivity #affirmations #stranger
June 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
My wife found these on chairs in front of a shopping plaza in our hometown. Thought I’d pass on these words from a caring stranger virtually to all of you.
#positivity #affirmations #stranger
#positivity #affirmations #stranger
Two music promo moments: my cover band, Run For Cover, is playing Asburyfest in Asbury Park NJ this 6/8. Come on down if you’re local.
Also, my original band, @crosstalkclub.bsky.social has been posting all our videos from our debut album, in anticipation of our upcoming new EP. Enjoy!
Also, my original band, @crosstalkclub.bsky.social has been posting all our videos from our debut album, in anticipation of our upcoming new EP. Enjoy!
June 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Two music promo moments: my cover band, Run For Cover, is playing Asburyfest in Asbury Park NJ this 6/8. Come on down if you’re local.
Also, my original band, @crosstalkclub.bsky.social has been posting all our videos from our debut album, in anticipation of our upcoming new EP. Enjoy!
Also, my original band, @crosstalkclub.bsky.social has been posting all our videos from our debut album, in anticipation of our upcoming new EP. Enjoy!
That moment when you join a town-wide yard sale with 400 houses, fill the yard with truckloads of stuff from 2 families…. and the rain starts.
May 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
That moment when you join a town-wide yard sale with 400 houses, fill the yard with truckloads of stuff from 2 families…. and the rain starts.
The first rule of Dunning-Kruger Club: You don’t know you’re in Dunning-Kruger Club.
April 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The first rule of Dunning-Kruger Club: You don’t know you’re in Dunning-Kruger Club.
So our director of the Department of Education said on television (twice) she was excited about A1 being incorporated in classrooms. I’m sure she understands the difference between AI and steak sauce, right? Right…?
April 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
So our director of the Department of Education said on television (twice) she was excited about A1 being incorporated in classrooms. I’m sure she understands the difference between AI and steak sauce, right? Right…?
So our VP is now the National Arbiter of Taste? I’m expecting eyeliner on all the male figures, and the Enola Gay will be renamed the Enola Just Really Close Friends.
April 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
So our VP is now the National Arbiter of Taste? I’m expecting eyeliner on all the male figures, and the Enola Gay will be renamed the Enola Just Really Close Friends.
March 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Reposted by Dan O’Leary
Thanks @lonelyoakradio.bsky.social who will play our song, 'The Piano Is Broken' on Wed, Mar 19, at 7:24 AM, and at 7:24 PM (Pacific Time) Check it out at Lonelyoakradio.com #LOnelyOakradio #Indieshuffle Classics show
Lonely Oak radio - Listen to the radio like you have never listened to before
Listen to the radio like you have never listened to before
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March 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Thanks @lonelyoakradio.bsky.social who will play our song, 'The Piano Is Broken' on Wed, Mar 19, at 7:24 AM, and at 7:24 PM (Pacific Time) Check it out at Lonelyoakradio.com #LOnelyOakradio #Indieshuffle Classics show
35th work anniversary. Yep, it’s official: I’m old.
March 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
35th work anniversary. Yep, it’s official: I’m old.
Happy St Patrick’s Day. Grab a pint and sing along.
March 17, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Happy St Patrick’s Day. Grab a pint and sing along.
Since Congress has now decided the next two years are one calendar day, can we pay them for a single day? That would certainly help with these big savings we’ve been looking for.
reason.com/2025/03/12/c...
reason.com/2025/03/12/c...
Congress just made it harder for Congress to block Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump's reckless tariff policies are threatening to drive the economy into a ditch—and Congress just made it harder to take away the
reason.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Since Congress has now decided the next two years are one calendar day, can we pay them for a single day? That would certainly help with these big savings we’ve been looking for.
reason.com/2025/03/12/c...
reason.com/2025/03/12/c...
If he’s going to talk and act like a cartoon villain, he should use some of that cash for a flashy costume.
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Yes, Musk said 'The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy'
The X owner delivered the quote during a Feb. 28, 2025, episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.
www.snopes.com
March 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
If he’s going to talk and act like a cartoon villain, he should use some of that cash for a flashy costume.
www.snopes.com/fact-check/e...
www.snopes.com/fact-check/e...
