Ethan
@ethanlj.bsky.social
Family guy, data guy, voting enthusiast, wordsmith, marathoner. Hufflepuff, Leeds United, Washington Football Team. RVA. Probably drinking coffee.
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A guide on how (and why) to quit Spotify. “I am extremely glad I [switched away from Spotify]; it’s been a minute since I’ve felt something approaching genuine delight in discovering a new tech service.” (via @choire.bsky.social) [bloodinthemachine.com]
How to quit Spotify
This Black Friday, here’s a guide to finding the best Spotify alternative
www.bloodinthemachine.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
A guide on how (and why) to quit Spotify. “I am extremely glad I [switched away from Spotify]; it’s been a minute since I’ve felt something approaching genuine delight in discovering a new tech service.” (via @choire.bsky.social) [bloodinthemachine.com]
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
@thesquareball.net problem with the TSB plus feed for the Graham Smyth episode? The audio file is just the match ball again. Pocketcasts
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
@thesquareball.net problem with the TSB plus feed for the Graham Smyth episode? The audio file is just the match ball again. Pocketcasts
A movie that takes place where you’re from.
November 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A movie that takes place where you’re from.
Top tier Watchmen reference
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Top tier Watchmen reference
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Interesting chart from VPAP comparing 2021 and 2025 turnout in Virginia
Dem counties generally ran at or ahead of 2021
GOP counties generally ran behind
Lowest turnout was in Buchanan in SWVA
But keep in mind persuasion also important as Spanberger won independents
Dem counties generally ran at or ahead of 2021
GOP counties generally ran behind
Lowest turnout was in Buchanan in SWVA
But keep in mind persuasion also important as Spanberger won independents
November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Interesting chart from VPAP comparing 2021 and 2025 turnout in Virginia
Dem counties generally ran at or ahead of 2021
GOP counties generally ran behind
Lowest turnout was in Buchanan in SWVA
But keep in mind persuasion also important as Spanberger won independents
Dem counties generally ran at or ahead of 2021
GOP counties generally ran behind
Lowest turnout was in Buchanan in SWVA
But keep in mind persuasion also important as Spanberger won independents
Some kind person brightened my evening with a Duck yesterday. Was waiting for me after 15 hours in my voting precinct.
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Some kind person brightened my evening with a Duck yesterday. Was waiting for me after 15 hours in my voting precinct.
Not bad for one big room
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Not bad for one big room
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Find Virginia polling location: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
Check Virginia registration status: vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInforma...
Virginia same-day registration info: www.elections.virginia.gov/registration...
Check Virginia registration status: vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInforma...
Virginia same-day registration info: www.elections.virginia.gov/registration...
Home
Search for your polling place in Virginia, and find out what's on the ballot for the next upcoming election.
www.elections.virginia.gov
November 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Find Virginia polling location: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
Check Virginia registration status: vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInforma...
Virginia same-day registration info: www.elections.virginia.gov/registration...
Check Virginia registration status: vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInforma...
Virginia same-day registration info: www.elections.virginia.gov/registration...
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Today is voting day in Richmond
Today is voting day in Richmond
Polls will remain open for anybody in line by 7 p.m.
www.richmonder.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Today is voting day in Richmond
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Happy Election Day, Virginia!
Good morning from Thomas Dale High School in House District 75! The chief officers of election estimate over 110 people have voted as of 7 a.m..
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@vcucns.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Happy Election Day, Virginia!
well, these votes aren’t going to count themselves
November 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
well, these votes aren’t going to count themselves
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Richmond food pantries strain to meet demand as SNAP funding halts
Richmond food pantries strain to meet demand as SNAP funding halts
“This week we didn’t get a lot. And it may be the beginning.”
www.richmonder.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Richmond food pantries strain to meet demand as SNAP funding halts
Man, using an iPad for computing tasks really is effective as long as your alternative is not doing the thing at all.
October 31, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Man, using an iPad for computing tasks really is effective as long as your alternative is not doing the thing at all.
Early Voting for Virginia ends this Saturday. You can find your early voting location here:
www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
If you're not voting early, we hope to see you on Election Day Tuesday.
www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
If you're not voting early, we hope to see you on Election Day Tuesday.
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Early Voting for Virginia ends this Saturday. You can find your early voting location here:
www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
If you're not voting early, we hope to see you on Election Day Tuesday.
www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
If you're not voting early, we hope to see you on Election Day Tuesday.
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October 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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I shall watch no more of this episode of Home Cooking with Tom Brady. I'm out.
October 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I shall watch no more of this episode of Home Cooking with Tom Brady. I'm out.
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Created a timeline of upcoming expansion of Virginia early voting hours and locations
A lot happening starting next weekend
That’s why it’s hard to draw big conclusions about early voting right now
Have around 1/3 of early vote so far and a lot can change
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
A lot happening starting next weekend
That’s why it’s hard to draw big conclusions about early voting right now
Have around 1/3 of early vote so far and a lot can change
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
October 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Created a timeline of upcoming expansion of Virginia early voting hours and locations
A lot happening starting next weekend
That’s why it’s hard to draw big conclusions about early voting right now
Have around 1/3 of early vote so far and a lot can change
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
A lot happening starting next weekend
That’s why it’s hard to draw big conclusions about early voting right now
Have around 1/3 of early vote so far and a lot can change
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
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40 years ago on this day, Eddie Blake was murdered. The crime remains unsolved.
October 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
40 years ago on this day, Eddie Blake was murdered. The crime remains unsolved.
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Maybe stop giving him roles.
‘Tron: Ares’ grossed $14.3M in the film’s domestic opening day
That’s less than ‘Morbius’
That’s less than ‘Morbius’
October 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Maybe stop giving him roles.
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In 1976, this 49ers touchdown was negated by a 15-yard helping the runner penalty.
October 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
In 1976, this 49ers touchdown was negated by a 15-yard helping the runner penalty.
Huge shout out to Lowe's Home Improvement for supporting the efforts and getting her home.
UPDATE: Francine the cat has been found, will return to Richmond Lowe's
www.richmonder.org/francine-upd...
www.richmonder.org/francine-upd...
UPDATE: Francine the cat has been found, will return to Richmond Lowe's
After going two weeks without being seen, a Lowe's representative told members of the team searching for Francine the cat that she was spotted on Saturday.
www.richmonder.org
October 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Huge shout out to Lowe's Home Improvement for supporting the efforts and getting her home.
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UPDATE: Francine the cat has been found, will return to Richmond Lowe's
www.richmonder.org/francine-upd...
www.richmonder.org/francine-upd...
UPDATE: Francine the cat has been found, will return to Richmond Lowe's
After going two weeks without being seen, a Lowe's representative told members of the team searching for Francine the cat that she was spotted on Saturday.
www.richmonder.org
October 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
UPDATE: Francine the cat has been found, will return to Richmond Lowe's
www.richmonder.org/francine-upd...
www.richmonder.org/francine-upd...
October 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM