Doug, as usual
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Life, love, beauty, future … dogs … and haikus. And coffee.
Proof that Hulu’s algorithm has my number. I have three favorite movies. This is one of them.
September 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Proof that Hulu’s algorithm has my number. I have three favorite movies. This is one of them.
I'm attending Spanberger for Governor's event, “Veterans for Spanberger!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...
Veterans for Spanberger! · Spanberger for Governor
Join fellow veterans and bring your families for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Enjoy a complimentary meal provided by the local Democratic Committee as we come together to sha...
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August 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I'm attending Spanberger for Governor's event, “Veterans for Spanberger!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...
Here’s my pic from today, fellow Oceanlings. Back at the mid Atlantic regional planning body partnering with the mid Atlantic region council on the ocean, we used to say that we should call this planet “ocean” instead of “earth.”
July 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Here’s my pic from today, fellow Oceanlings. Back at the mid Atlantic regional planning body partnering with the mid Atlantic region council on the ocean, we used to say that we should call this planet “ocean” instead of “earth.”
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Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year
A deep dive on gossip. Revolutionary history. A meditation on muscle. A closer look at the color blue. And memoirs galore. There's something for everyone on this nonfiction summer reading list.
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June 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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How we “lid” at the geobachelor pad.
June 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
How we “lid” at the geobachelor pad.
Got my first 0/0 today!!
REVEALED: Jun 16, 2025
Science & Tech:
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I solved it in 0️⃣ Reveals & 0️⃣ Hints! www.britannica.com/games/revealed
REVEALED: Jun 16, 2025
Science & Tech:
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I solved it in 0️⃣ Reveals & 0️⃣ Hints! www.britannica.com/games/revealed
Revealed, a Daily Puzzle Game | Britannica
Uncover something interesting: Guess the topic using the fewest Reveals and Hints. Topics include People, Science & Tech, History & Society, and more.
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June 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Got my first 0/0 today!!
REVEALED: Jun 16, 2025
Science & Tech:
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I solved it in 0️⃣ Reveals & 0️⃣ Hints! www.britannica.com/games/revealed
REVEALED: Jun 16, 2025
Science & Tech:
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I solved it in 0️⃣ Reveals & 0️⃣ Hints! www.britannica.com/games/revealed
Father’s Day read: So Far Gone
This book tackles classic old dad questions:
- what’s my role?
- what’s my value?
- do I matter?
- what’s the point?
If you’re interested in a father of adult daughters book, this is a great read.
apnews.com/article/so-f...
This book tackles classic old dad questions:
- what’s my role?
- what’s my value?
- do I matter?
- what’s the point?
If you’re interested in a father of adult daughters book, this is a great read.
apnews.com/article/so-f...
Book Review: Jess Walter’s 'So Far Gone' sets a redemption story in fractured, modern America
Jess Walter, author of “Beautiful Ruins,” returns with “So Far Gone,” a short novel set in present day America.
apnews.com
June 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Father’s Day read: So Far Gone
This book tackles classic old dad questions:
- what’s my role?
- what’s my value?
- do I matter?
- what’s the point?
If you’re interested in a father of adult daughters book, this is a great read.
apnews.com/article/so-f...
This book tackles classic old dad questions:
- what’s my role?
- what’s my value?
- do I matter?
- what’s the point?
If you’re interested in a father of adult daughters book, this is a great read.
apnews.com/article/so-f...
Next up - sourdough discard English muffins. They’re pretty tasty!
June 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Next up - sourdough discard English muffins. They’re pretty tasty!
Mars’ Valles Marineris? Nope. My first legit sourdough loaf. I little overdone, but that’s how Martians like it.
June 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Mars’ Valles Marineris? Nope. My first legit sourdough loaf. I little overdone, but that’s how Martians like it.
The faded, apparently beloved window cling belied the driver’s competence. I had no complaints sharing the road with the person behind the wheel.
June 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The faded, apparently beloved window cling belied the driver’s competence. I had no complaints sharing the road with the person behind the wheel.
May 10, Fort Monroe Beach, Hampton, VA. We were told by a local birder that this is the first sighting of black skimmers here. NPS closed the beach where they were nesting.
June 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
May 10, Fort Monroe Beach, Hampton, VA. We were told by a local birder that this is the first sighting of black skimmers here. NPS closed the beach where they were nesting.
Is the light above my daughter’s head cutting thru the clouds or shining through the door?
June 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Is the light above my daughter’s head cutting thru the clouds or shining through the door?
We started with the trailer and realized we grossly underestimated the space we’d need (and, thus, the budget) to move the kids from Blacksburg to Lexington. One 16’ Penske and an afternoon later, we were ready to hit the road.
June 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We started with the trailer and realized we grossly underestimated the space we’d need (and, thus, the budget) to move the kids from Blacksburg to Lexington. One 16’ Penske and an afternoon later, we were ready to hit the road.