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Brian Holmes
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International male. Reader, writer, biscuit eater. NE OH | LA/OC | LDN 🇺🇲 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 🏳️‍🌈
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Sudden surge from 1-3 inches to...more. 😲
Screenshot of AccuWeather Wintercast predicting 83% chance of 4-8 inches of snow between 3am and 1pm tomorrow. Your humble correspondent (not pictured) is NOT amused at this development. Until earlier today, it was a mere 1-3 inches.
December 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Reality check from BBC News. Today's actions by the King do not change the line of succession.
A post from BBC News breaking news blog on the Andrew being stripped of his Prince title. Text of the post: Andrew remains eighth in line for throne Despite being stripped of his "prince" title today, Andrew is still eighth in line for the throne, according Buckingham Palace. The order of succession to the King is as follows: 1. The Prince of Wales (William) 2. Prince George of Wales 3. Princess Charlotte of Wales 4. Prince Louis of Wales 5. The Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry) 6. Prince Archie of Sussex 7. Princess Lilibet of Sussex 8. Andrew
October 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Imagine the confidence to set up a side gig as...a mast*rbation expert.
Screenshot of a promoted post from Out Magazine on Facebook. A handsome, tanned, shirtless man with lush dark hair, bushy eyebrows, stubble beard and smile revealing white teeth lies in his stomach on a pillow and bed with white linens, his hand outstretched towards the camera. Caption: 'Master the art of self-love: Pro tips for your solo sessions"
October 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Picked out a Halloween card for my nephew (age 10)
A white card with two purple outline figures, their dialogue in large orange letters. At the top, Frankenstein's monster is speaking on a cell phone: "Hey, did you butt dial me?" At the bottom, a skeleton speaking on a cell phone: "No, I don't have a butt." Interior message of the same greeting card, in purple letters: "No buts about it -- have a great Halloween!"
October 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Looks like the commutation order cancels the restitution. So he gets to keep all the money he stole.
No, George Santos no longer has to pay restitution as part of the terms of his sentence commutation. The commutation, signed by President Donald Trump on October 17, 2025, specifically forgave his financial obligations to his victims. Financial obligations canceled: The commutation order included a cancellation of all further fines, probation, supervised release, and the court-ordered restitution of over $370,000. Conviction remains: While the commutation released Santos from his prison sentence and financial penalties, it did not erase his federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft convictions. A commutation reduces a sentence but does not overturn the conviction itself.
October 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Agree 100%.

#tbt to the most horrifying commercial I've ever seen.
AI overview: The online betting company that had the ad where Post Malone bets $88,000 on a game is Hard Rock Bet. The commercial is part of Hard Rock Bet's "Roll With Us" campaign. In the ad, Post Malone checks his phone and sees that his $88,000 bet has turned into a $168,000 win. The campaign features the celebrity alongside everyday bettors to show that the app is for everyone, regardless of experience.
October 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Tag yourself. I'm glaciated Appalachian plateau.
October 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Crossing state lines, PA > OH
Screenshot of maps app showing I-90 westbound as we cross the state line from Pennsylvania into Ohio, with a green badge reading "Welcome to Ohio" and an icon of astronaut Neil Armstrong planting a US flag on the moon.
October 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Crossing state lines, NY > PA
Screenshot of mobile map showing I-86 west with a badge reading "Welcome to Pennsylvania" with an icon of Betsy Ross sewing an American flag.
October 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Seven minutes later
The same view as the previous picture but now the sun has just disappeared behind the hills on the horizon. The sky is a mix of red-orange and a washed out medium orange. The lake stretches across the foreground, picking up the red-orange hues of the sky.
September 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Last sunset at Chautauqua Lake
Sun setting over hills on the horizon with a large lake in the foreground. The shot is slightly zoomed in, giving the sky a distinctive dark orange hue around the brilliant yellow sun. The water of the lake is a very dark blue shimmering in places, with the sun casting a white reflection along the lake. In places, the lake's surface appears to be orange.
September 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Just checking...
Screenshot of AI overview. The text: Yes, the US military still punishes adultery under Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which defines it as extramarital sexual conduct that prejudices good order and discipline or is service discrediting. While the maximum penalty can include a dishonorable discharge, confinement for up to one year, and forfeiture of pay, such charges are often combined with other offenses and are rarely prosecuted on their own, though military commands do have the discretion to charge it.
September 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Evening colours over the hotel
Pink clouds streaking through a blue-violet sky above a multi-storey hotel with a trace of the half moon.
September 29, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Sunset at Chautauqua Lake
The last orange light of the sun sinking behind distant hills. A long view of the lake in various shades of blue, with a diagonal of white cloud reflected in the water.
September 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Closed till May
The ramp for the Bemus Point to Stow NY ferry in Bemus Point. A short wooden dock leads to raised metal ramp behind a white and red gate. A sign on the gate reads: CLOSED TILL MAY. Across the narrowest section of Chautauqua Lake, the matching raised ramp and dock on the Stow, NY side.
September 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Views of Chautauqua Lake from a dock in Mayville, NY
Looking towards the north end of the lake with the dock partly visible Looking southwards at Chautauqua Lake
September 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Dockside
Dock extending into a lake with the lake waters lapping almost at the photographer's feet. Seagulls resting on the dock.
September 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Lakeside problems
Tall oaks in a park along the shore of Chautauqua Lake. In the foreground, a white sign in black letters: Do Not Leave Disconnected Boat Trailers On Park Property.
September 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Gazebo in Lakewood, NY
A small public park with a charming gazebo with a multi-tiered brown roof on a hillside sloping down to Chautauqua Lake. All under a sky in gorgeous shades of medium and deep blue.
September 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Gazebo in Lakewood, NY
A small public park with a charming gazebo with a multi-tiered brown roof on a hillside sloping down to Chautauqua Lake. All under a sky in gorgeous shades of medium and deep blue.
September 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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End of the lake
A yellow DEAD END sign on the shore of Chautauqua Lake. Blue waters almost marching the light to medium dark blue of the sky. To the left, a boat in dry dock. A duck passes along the lake's surface.
September 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Tea making facilities 🫖
A granite countertop featuring a small dark blue electric travel kettle with silver metallic rim on the lid. The orange light on the kettle is on and it is about to boil. A small pale blue Tupperware bowl with lid slightly askew revealing it's a travel sugar bowl. A white paper napkin with a clear plastic spoon and a tall light blue mug with handle and dark green spots.
September 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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My trusty steed
Motorized cart at a supermarket, all charged up. Perfect when you're still recovering from toe surgery.
September 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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View of the lake
Looking out my hotel room window at Chautauqua Lake. The deep blue water of the lake stretches a slightly paler blue sky. In the foreground, a paved patio with pergolas beside a grassy area with a putting green.
September 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Just crossed a state line (again)
Cropped screenshot of mobile phone map showing our journey on I-86 eastbound from Pennsylvania into New York. A special pop-up banner says "Welcome to New York" in white letters on a green background, with an icon of the Statue of Liberty.
September 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM