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Paul McLenaghan
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🇦🇺Aussie/US🇺🇸 dual citizen living in the DMV

Pivoted to digital health tech to solve big scary global health issues. Opinions/posts are my own.

Int'l travel. Dog lover. Aspiring guitarist. Hockey fan. Hard rock & heavy metal concert goer.🤘
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Cool sunset over Gaithersburg a couple of ago. @capitalweather.bsky.social
Photo of a sunset making the clouds appear orange.
October 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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"I rigged the election for Trump and all I got was this lousy MAGA hat"
Elon Musk in oversized red MAGA hat while standing in Oval Office and gesturing awkwardly
June 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Ok this was kind of crazy…the very instant my plane landed in Toronto (airport code YYZ) this song came on 😳

#Rush #YYZ
May 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Enjoying the continued adventures of Gabriel Allon while on vacation in Fiji.

Has Gabriel himself ever visited Fiji? Will have to keep reading this amazing series to find out I guess 😂

Cc @danielsilvabooks.bsky.social and @jamiegangel.bsky.social
Reading Daniel Silva’s novel “The Confessor” while sitting pool side in Fiji
May 11, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Member berries from South Park saying "yeah, I 'member"
February 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Our neighborhood's resident Great Blue Heron walking across the ice, then he remembers he can actually fly to the other side of the pond.

#birds #greatblueheron
December 26, 2024 at 1:34 AM
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A couple cool shots of a Great Blue Heron that hangs around the pond in our neighborhood. He's perched on a log that the neighborhood turtles often use to sun themselves when it's sunny out.

#birds #greatblueheron
Great blue heron perched on a fallen tree over a still pond, with its reflection visible in the water and surrounded by branches and greenery. A great blue heron standing near the edge of a wooded pond, surrounded by tangled branches and reflected clearly in the still water below
November 28, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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Attn #IDSky community:

This bird fell out of a tree and landed dead a few feet away from me. American Goldfinch I believe. This is in Montgomery County MD outside of DC. Are there any reports of birds in this region being infected with #H5N1?
A dead American goldfinch in muted winter plumage, with a yellowish-green body and gray wings, lying on a bed of dried autumn leaves.
November 25, 2024 at 1:35 PM
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Describe yourself using 4 albums you share a birth-year with.

For me: 1969

#MusicSky #RockSky #LedZeppelin #TheWho #NeilYoung #CrazyHorse #TheDoors
Cover art of Led Zeppelin’s debut album featuring a black-and-white image of the Hindenburg airship in flames, with the band’s name in red text at the top left and the Atlantic Records logo in the bottom right corner. Cover art of The Who’s album ‘Tommy,’ featuring a blue sky with white clouds visible through a lattice pattern of diamond-shaped openings, with the band’s name and album title at the top in orange text. Cover art of Neil Young’s album ‘Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere,’ featuring Neil Young leaning against a tree, wearing a plaid shirt and black pants, with a dog sitting by his side against a hazy outdoor background. Cover art of The Doors’ album ‘The Soft Parade,’ featuring the band members standing together in the center of a dark background with a gradient blue upper half, and the album title in white text above them.
November 23, 2024 at 7:33 PM
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Spotted this #greatblueheron at the neighborhood pond this morning.

#birds
A great blue heron perched on a fallen tree branch over a calm, reflective pond surrounded by dense woodland. The bird's reflection is visible in the water, and the scene is framed by intricate branches and natural vegetation.
November 21, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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We occasionally see Great Blue Herons in and around the pond in our neighborhood. Here are a few recent pics taken with my trusty iPhone. #birds

PS I use #ChatGPT for the alt text, I find it pretty effective for tasks like that.
A great blue heron standing on the grassy edge of a small stream or waterway, illuminated by sunlight. The bird's long neck and sharp beak are prominently visible, surrounded by lush green vegetation. A great blue heron partially hidden among dense green foliage near a small pond or waterway. The bird’s long neck and pointed beak are visible through the leaves, with sunlight creating dappled highlights on the surrounding vegetation. Close-up image of a great blue heron standing on a grassy patch in a wooded area, with sunlight filtering through the trees and highlighting the bird's long neck, pointed beak, and sleek greyish-blue feathers. A great blue heron perched on a fallen tree branch over a calm, reflective pond, partially obscured by nearby tree branches and leaves. The water surface is dotted with floating leaves, and the background features subtle reflections of trees and sky.
November 18, 2024 at 3:02 AM
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A few pictures from last night's Iron Maiden show in Baltimore. Images include stage backdrops during "Writing on the Wall", "Alexander the Great", and "Death of the Celts".

Enjoy! 🤘

#metalsky
Iron Maiden concert scene during "Writing on the Wall" featuring a dramatic stage backdrop depicting a hooded figure riding a motorcycle on a rocky peak under a cloudy sky, surrounded by birds. The stage is lit with vibrant red and yellow lights, and the band performs below, with visible members including the vocalist, drummer, and guitarist. A large crowd watches the performance, many holding up illuminated phones. Iron Maiden concert scene during the performance of 'Alexander the Great,' featuring a dramatic stage backdrop depicting a warrior in ancient armor with a red plume helmet, holding a sword and shield, surrounded by a phalanx of soldiers with spears. The stage is illuminated with blue and golden lights, and band members perform below, including a guitarist and drummer, with silhouettes of the audience in the foreground capturing the moment. Iron Maiden concert scene during "Death of the Celts" with a vivid stage backdrop depicting a mystical landscape featuring a large sword embedded in the ground, surrounded by broken weapons, trees, and a misty, greenish-blue atmosphere. The stage is lit with green and blue lights, and band members perform below, with visible guitars, drums, and the vocalist engaging the audience. Silhouettes of fans in the foreground watch the dramatic performance.
November 13, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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Judas Priest at the MGM National Harbor outside of DC. May 2024. 🤘🏻
November 10, 2024 at 10:48 PM