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Adam
@patzerdx.bsky.social
Chess patzer
Semi-professional dad
Milwaukee-ish
I struggled to play the notes cleanly, but I always played the silences beautifully.
January 17, 2026 at 8:22 PM
At dinner, my three-year-old asked me, "Why does that fat, unlettered swine protect sex criminals?"

It was powerful. The simple mind of a child can be profound.
January 14, 2026 at 5:14 AM
That twisted old fruit.
December 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
December 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I decided to skip this year's US Open, and thus missed my chance to meet the guy. Terrible loss for chess in this country.
November 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
1... Rg3 2. fg3 Ng5#
October 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
1... Qc1 2. Ke2 Nf4#
October 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
1... Qh1 2. Kh1 Nf3#
October 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
1... Rg3 2. fg3 Qh2#
October 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
1. Nf5 Ke6 2. Ng7#
October 26, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Astronauts will always beat out anyone when answering the "So what do you do?" question.
October 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Listen, buddy: I've been drinking black coffee out of the same thrift-store-bought Rice Krispies mug since W was in office. I'm not taking shit from anybody when I order my biannual white chocolate mocha.
October 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Is that the ranch where my mom sent my German Shepherd?
October 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Went to rabbit ears and decade ago. Wish I had anything left to cancel.
September 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
"YOU VOTE FOR THE PARTY OF PEDOPHILIA AND BABY KILLING!!"
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"Hey, I notice you don't really come around much anymore..."
September 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Fucker came out for a free sandwich.
August 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
One of my most memorable moments going through my late stepfather's sports card collection.
August 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
These guys make me feel so (undeservedly) tough.
August 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Taking my family to Door County next month. Happy to see they're tidying up a little.
August 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Last Tango in Paris

We were an item four days later. That was 18 years ago. Currently married with children.
June 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
1. Qd6+ Ke8 2. Bb5#
May 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
1... Rg2+ 2. Qxg2 Qh4#
May 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
1... Be2+ 2. Ke1 Nf3#
May 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
1. Nh5+ Kg8 2. Qe8#
May 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
1... e4+ 2. Ke2 Qd2#
May 25, 2025 at 3:04 AM