David Garlick
@garlick.bsky.social
Retired high school principal turned author.
Married to a wonderful wife for 36 years.
My first book is The Principal Chronicles. My second is The Principal Chronicles Two/Too/II/As Well.
Married to a wonderful wife for 36 years.
My first book is The Principal Chronicles. My second is The Principal Chronicles Two/Too/II/As Well.
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Hello M and K.
Happy jukebox day.
I think this may already be loaded on the playlist but Frank and Carlos are definitely at home in the cocktail lounge.
Token 1. Sinatra and Jobim. Girl from Ipanema.
Happy jukebox day.
I think this may already be loaded on the playlist but Frank and Carlos are definitely at home in the cocktail lounge.
Token 1. Sinatra and Jobim. Girl from Ipanema.
Frank Sinatra - The Girl From Ipanema ft. Antonio Carlos Jobim | A Man And His Music (1967)
YouTube video by Frank Sinatra
m.youtube.com
October 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Hello M and K.
Happy jukebox day.
I think this may already be loaded on the playlist but Frank and Carlos are definitely at home in the cocktail lounge.
Token 1. Sinatra and Jobim. Girl from Ipanema.
Happy jukebox day.
I think this may already be loaded on the playlist but Frank and Carlos are definitely at home in the cocktail lounge.
Token 1. Sinatra and Jobim. Girl from Ipanema.
Reposted by David Garlick
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It's a topic week clearly, and the topic is cocktail lounge music.
There's so much here on offer but please don't try adding tracks the new Jukebox can't access.
Kitty starts you off with this.
Token 1
Sérgio Mendez and Brasil 66: Mas Que Nada
It's a topic week clearly, and the topic is cocktail lounge music.
There's so much here on offer but please don't try adding tracks the new Jukebox can't access.
Kitty starts you off with this.
Token 1
Sérgio Mendez and Brasil 66: Mas Que Nada
Sérgio Mendes - Mas Que Nada (Feat. Brasil '66) — (Official Video)
YouTube video by Weedy Weed Smoker
youtu.be
October 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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It's a topic week clearly, and the topic is cocktail lounge music.
There's so much here on offer but please don't try adding tracks the new Jukebox can't access.
Kitty starts you off with this.
Token 1
Sérgio Mendez and Brasil 66: Mas Que Nada
It's a topic week clearly, and the topic is cocktail lounge music.
There's so much here on offer but please don't try adding tracks the new Jukebox can't access.
Kitty starts you off with this.
Token 1
Sérgio Mendez and Brasil 66: Mas Que Nada
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Token 2. Another on the dogs theme.
A very young-looking Beatles: Hey Bulldog
youtu.be/M4vbJQ-MrKo?...
A very young-looking Beatles: Hey Bulldog
youtu.be/M4vbJQ-MrKo?...
The Beatles - Hey Bulldog (Promo video)
YouTube video by TheBeatlesVEVO
youtu.be
September 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Token 2. Another on the dogs theme.
A very young-looking Beatles: Hey Bulldog
youtu.be/M4vbJQ-MrKo?...
A very young-looking Beatles: Hey Bulldog
youtu.be/M4vbJQ-MrKo?...
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The Beatles
I Am The Walrus
(Token 1)
"We are all together"
Thank you, Moo. You rock.
✨
I Am The Walrus
(Token 1)
"We are all together"
Thank you, Moo. You rock.
✨
The Beatles - I Am The Walrus (Official Video)
YouTube video by TheFreddyShow
youtu.be
September 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The Beatles
I Am The Walrus
(Token 1)
"We are all together"
Thank you, Moo. You rock.
✨
I Am The Walrus
(Token 1)
"We are all together"
Thank you, Moo. You rock.
✨
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It's 11AM. Welcome to the Mystery Jukebox 4.0!
Kitty back in Scotland today and on the decks.
The bottled beers are chilled and we’re all set.
REMINDER: THERE ARE RULES! (see link or ask me!)
NO REPLIES HERE⛔
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michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/
Kitty back in Scotland today and on the decks.
The bottled beers are chilled and we’re all set.
REMINDER: THERE ARE RULES! (see link or ask me!)
NO REPLIES HERE⛔
1/2
michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/
The Mystery Jukebox 4.0 - Michael Gallagher Writes
All the rules and conventions for joining in Kitty's Saturday Mystery Jukebox laid out in one place for your convenience.
michaelgallagherwrites.com
September 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It's 11AM. Welcome to the Mystery Jukebox 4.0!
Kitty back in Scotland today and on the decks.
The bottled beers are chilled and we’re all set.
REMINDER: THERE ARE RULES! (see link or ask me!)
NO REPLIES HERE⛔
1/2
michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/
Kitty back in Scotland today and on the decks.
The bottled beers are chilled and we’re all set.
REMINDER: THERE ARE RULES! (see link or ask me!)
NO REPLIES HERE⛔
1/2
michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/
I entered the Leicester Writes Short Story Contest, and while I didn't win, I was longlisted! Of the almost 400 submissions, I made the cut to the top 20!
My prize is to be published in an anthology with the other 19 to be released later this month!
My prize is to be published in an anthology with the other 19 to be released later this month!
September 2, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I entered the Leicester Writes Short Story Contest, and while I didn't win, I was longlisted! Of the almost 400 submissions, I made the cut to the top 20!
My prize is to be published in an anthology with the other 19 to be released later this month!
My prize is to be published in an anthology with the other 19 to be released later this month!
I'll be reading from Book One, Book Two and something brand new!
August 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I'll be reading from Book One, Book Two and something brand new!
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Kitty, famous '70s model and current Jetsetter, will be setting up her "food truck" on the Southbank again tomorrow.
Join her for her Saturday spot on the Mystery Jukebox from 11AM.
Remember the code, peeps. Angus burger = Scotch and coke.
Some people were expecting an actual burger last time!
Join her for her Saturday spot on the Mystery Jukebox from 11AM.
Remember the code, peeps. Angus burger = Scotch and coke.
Some people were expecting an actual burger last time!
August 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Kitty, famous '70s model and current Jetsetter, will be setting up her "food truck" on the Southbank again tomorrow.
Join her for her Saturday spot on the Mystery Jukebox from 11AM.
Remember the code, peeps. Angus burger = Scotch and coke.
Some people were expecting an actual burger last time!
Join her for her Saturday spot on the Mystery Jukebox from 11AM.
Remember the code, peeps. Angus burger = Scotch and coke.
Some people were expecting an actual burger last time!
Can someone let me know if Paul Bronks is all right? I know his account has been deactivated, I'm just hoping he's okay.
July 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Can someone let me know if Paul Bronks is all right? I know his account has been deactivated, I'm just hoping he's okay.
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It's a keyword week and Kitty is looking for songs that include any of the primary colours - ‘red’, ’yellow’, or ‘blue’
She starts you off with this -
Token 1
Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW66...
All replies here.
It's a keyword week and Kitty is looking for songs that include any of the primary colours - ‘red’, ’yellow’, or ‘blue’
She starts you off with this -
Token 1
Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW66...
All replies here.
Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger (Official Audio)
YouTube video by BillyOceanVEVO
www.youtube.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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It's a keyword week and Kitty is looking for songs that include any of the primary colours - ‘red’, ’yellow’, or ‘blue’
She starts you off with this -
Token 1
Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW66...
All replies here.
It's a keyword week and Kitty is looking for songs that include any of the primary colours - ‘red’, ’yellow’, or ‘blue’
She starts you off with this -
Token 1
Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW66...
All replies here.
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It's 11AM. Welcome to the Mystery Jukebox 4.0!
Kitty has parked the food truck up in Scotland (and it's sunny)
The Dansette is plugged in; the bottled beers nicely chilled. Let's start!
REMINDER: THERE ARE RULES! (see link or ask me!)
NO REPLIES HERE⛔
1/2
michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/
Kitty has parked the food truck up in Scotland (and it's sunny)
The Dansette is plugged in; the bottled beers nicely chilled. Let's start!
REMINDER: THERE ARE RULES! (see link or ask me!)
NO REPLIES HERE⛔
1/2
michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/
The Mystery Jukebox 4.0 - Michael Gallagher Writes
All the rules and conventions for joining in Kitty's Saturday Mystery Jukebox laid out in one place for your convenience.
michaelgallagherwrites.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It's 11AM. Welcome to the Mystery Jukebox 4.0!
Kitty has parked the food truck up in Scotland (and it's sunny)
The Dansette is plugged in; the bottled beers nicely chilled. Let's start!
REMINDER: THERE ARE RULES! (see link or ask me!)
NO REPLIES HERE⛔
1/2
michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/
Kitty has parked the food truck up in Scotland (and it's sunny)
The Dansette is plugged in; the bottled beers nicely chilled. Let's start!
REMINDER: THERE ARE RULES! (see link or ask me!)
NO REPLIES HERE⛔
1/2
michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/
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It's a topic week and Kitty wants to dance! Help her compile a dance Soundtrack of Summer while we get a little respite from the heat.
Your two tracks can be anything...as long as they're summery and will get punters up dancing.
She starts you off with this.
Token 1
Miriam Makeba: Pata Pata
It's a topic week and Kitty wants to dance! Help her compile a dance Soundtrack of Summer while we get a little respite from the heat.
Your two tracks can be anything...as long as they're summery and will get punters up dancing.
She starts you off with this.
Token 1
Miriam Makeba: Pata Pata
Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata (Stereo Version)
YouTube video by Strut Records
youtu.be
July 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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It's a topic week and Kitty wants to dance! Help her compile a dance Soundtrack of Summer while we get a little respite from the heat.
Your two tracks can be anything...as long as they're summery and will get punters up dancing.
She starts you off with this.
Token 1
Miriam Makeba: Pata Pata
It's a topic week and Kitty wants to dance! Help her compile a dance Soundtrack of Summer while we get a little respite from the heat.
Your two tracks can be anything...as long as they're summery and will get punters up dancing.
She starts you off with this.
Token 1
Miriam Makeba: Pata Pata
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What a summer camp prank can teach us about negotiating with a conman
✅ My newsletter and links → https://beacons.ai/todmaffin
✅ My newsletter and links → https://beacons.ai/todmaffin
June 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
What a summer camp prank can teach us about negotiating with a conman
✅ My newsletter and links → https://beacons.ai/todmaffin
✅ My newsletter and links → https://beacons.ai/todmaffin
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In these days where the big things are being run in questionable fashion we need to celebrate the LITTLE things - so that will be our keyword today.
You have 2 tokens reply here with TOKEN 1 or TOKEN 2 - chat with the others and enjoy the music!
TOKEN 1
Little Red Rooster by Howlin' Wolf
You have 2 tokens reply here with TOKEN 1 or TOKEN 2 - chat with the others and enjoy the music!
TOKEN 1
Little Red Rooster by Howlin' Wolf
Howlin' Wolf - Little Red Rooster ( Chess )
YouTube video by cojwat
www.youtube.com
June 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
In these days where the big things are being run in questionable fashion we need to celebrate the LITTLE things - so that will be our keyword today.
You have 2 tokens reply here with TOKEN 1 or TOKEN 2 - chat with the others and enjoy the music!
TOKEN 1
Little Red Rooster by Howlin' Wolf
You have 2 tokens reply here with TOKEN 1 or TOKEN 2 - chat with the others and enjoy the music!
TOKEN 1
Little Red Rooster by Howlin' Wolf
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It's 11AM. Welcome to the Mystery Jukebox 4.0!
Kitty has returned to Scotland and set up the bar for todays party.
WARNING: THERE ARE RULES!
NO REPLIES HERE⛔
1/2
michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/
Kitty has returned to Scotland and set up the bar for todays party.
WARNING: THERE ARE RULES!
NO REPLIES HERE⛔
1/2
michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/
The Mystery Jukebox 4.0 - Michael Gallagher Writes
All the rules and conventions for joining in Kitty's Saturday Mystery Jukebox laid out in one place for your convenience.
michaelgallagherwrites.com
June 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
It's 11AM. Welcome to the Mystery Jukebox 4.0!
Kitty has returned to Scotland and set up the bar for todays party.
WARNING: THERE ARE RULES!
NO REPLIES HERE⛔
1/2
michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/
Kitty has returned to Scotland and set up the bar for todays party.
WARNING: THERE ARE RULES!
NO REPLIES HERE⛔
1/2
michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/
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It's the last Mystery Jukebox of the month tomorrow and Kitty has allowed me back in as your host.
We begin at 11 as usual - spend your tokens wisely!
We begin at 11 as usual - spend your tokens wisely!
a cat is wearing headphones on its head
Alt: a cat is wearing headphones on its head
media.tenor.com
June 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
It's the last Mystery Jukebox of the month tomorrow and Kitty has allowed me back in as your host.
We begin at 11 as usual - spend your tokens wisely!
We begin at 11 as usual - spend your tokens wisely!
Reposted by David Garlick
Tomorrow I'll be hosting Michael and Kitty's Mystery Jukebox 4.0. It would be lovely if you'd join in with your tokens and tracks, it's always a joyous and eclectic mix of music and chat.
a black and white cat is playing with a record player on a rug .
Alt: a black and white cat is playing with a record player on a rug .
media.tenor.com
June 20, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Tomorrow I'll be hosting Michael and Kitty's Mystery Jukebox 4.0. It would be lovely if you'd join in with your tokens and tracks, it's always a joyous and eclectic mix of music and chat.
Reposted by David Garlick
Before the Mystery Jukebox starts today, from this point on if anyone wants to host:
1) Claim the date here after checking what others have already offered
2) On the day before (Friday) post that you'll be running it so people will know it is happening
If it runs, it runs.
1) Claim the date here after checking what others have already offered
2) On the day before (Friday) post that you'll be running it so people will know it is happening
If it runs, it runs.
Hosting a Jukebox - Michael Gallagher Writes
Comprehensive guidelines for anyone wishing to guest host Kitty's Saturday Mystery Jukebox on Bluesky. Purrrt!
michaelgallagherwrites.com
June 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Before the Mystery Jukebox starts today, from this point on if anyone wants to host:
1) Claim the date here after checking what others have already offered
2) On the day before (Friday) post that you'll be running it so people will know it is happening
If it runs, it runs.
1) Claim the date here after checking what others have already offered
2) On the day before (Friday) post that you'll be running it so people will know it is happening
If it runs, it runs.
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Canada isn’t perfect. But if your solution is to abandon it for the deregulated fantasy of America, you might want to watch this first. #cdnpoli
youtu.be/xmYI7qdFw-0
youtu.be/xmYI7qdFw-0
If You Hate Canada So Much… Stay.
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
youtu.be
June 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Canada isn’t perfect. But if your solution is to abandon it for the deregulated fantasy of America, you might want to watch this first. #cdnpoli
youtu.be/xmYI7qdFw-0
youtu.be/xmYI7qdFw-0
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Monday May 29, 1854.
I closed my eyes as George catalogued the incidents suffered by the vicar.
"First it was the frog - they left it on the altar. Then the rotten log, teeming with woodlice it was. Then it was the goat...or was it the offal swarming with flies?"
I was warming to this prankster.
I closed my eyes as George catalogued the incidents suffered by the vicar.
"First it was the frog - they left it on the altar. Then the rotten log, teeming with woodlice it was. Then it was the goat...or was it the offal swarming with flies?"
I was warming to this prankster.
May 29, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Monday May 29, 1854.
I closed my eyes as George catalogued the incidents suffered by the vicar.
"First it was the frog - they left it on the altar. Then the rotten log, teeming with woodlice it was. Then it was the goat...or was it the offal swarming with flies?"
I was warming to this prankster.
I closed my eyes as George catalogued the incidents suffered by the vicar.
"First it was the frog - they left it on the altar. Then the rotten log, teeming with woodlice it was. Then it was the goat...or was it the offal swarming with flies?"
I was warming to this prankster.
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A few harmless pranks, sir! Nothing more!
If the Reverend Brown doesn't know who's responsible, he can hardly claim to know his congregation at all.
If the Reverend Brown doesn't know who's responsible, he can hardly claim to know his congregation at all.
May 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A few harmless pranks, sir! Nothing more!
If the Reverend Brown doesn't know who's responsible, he can hardly claim to know his congregation at all.
If the Reverend Brown doesn't know who's responsible, he can hardly claim to know his congregation at all.
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I understand where you might have misinterpreted what he said about composting the cases (I did a double take initially) but I believe he meant they break down completely after 12-14 weeks (after you’ve discarded it or replaced it) not that you have to replace it every 12-14 weeks.
May 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I understand where you might have misinterpreted what he said about composting the cases (I did a double take initially) but I believe he meant they break down completely after 12-14 weeks (after you’ve discarded it or replaced it) not that you have to replace it every 12-14 weeks.
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Who's doing what now? I've had my Pela case since 2020. It's going to outlast my phone, and then I'll bury it in the yard and it'll compost.
May 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Who's doing what now? I've had my Pela case since 2020. It's going to outlast my phone, and then I'll bury it in the yard and it'll compost.
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Sunday May 28, 1854.
I would have legged it, but I was in the midst of listening to Annie when the Reverend Brown approached.
"George tells me you'll be taking the case," he said, squeezing my hand as if he intended to break every bone.
"How excellent!" said Annie, beaming at me.
I would have legged it, but I was in the midst of listening to Annie when the Reverend Brown approached.
"George tells me you'll be taking the case," he said, squeezing my hand as if he intended to break every bone.
"How excellent!" said Annie, beaming at me.
May 28, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Sunday May 28, 1854.
I would have legged it, but I was in the midst of listening to Annie when the Reverend Brown approached.
"George tells me you'll be taking the case," he said, squeezing my hand as if he intended to break every bone.
"How excellent!" said Annie, beaming at me.
I would have legged it, but I was in the midst of listening to Annie when the Reverend Brown approached.
"George tells me you'll be taking the case," he said, squeezing my hand as if he intended to break every bone.
"How excellent!" said Annie, beaming at me.