Toben
@pursuedbyabeard.bsky.social
Personal account of me, a heavy sigher. Opinions posted here do not reflect those of my employer or my dog.
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It’s always sad when you’re listening to a podcast and one of the hosts talks about looking for a job, because you assume they’re all millionaires but then you’re like “oh yeah they did say if I gave them 25 bucks a month I could basically run the show”
December 24, 2025 at 4:58 AM
It’s always sad when you’re listening to a podcast and one of the hosts talks about looking for a job, because you assume they’re all millionaires but then you’re like “oh yeah they did say if I gave them 25 bucks a month I could basically run the show”
It's happening
Kansas City missing the playoffs entirely (no hate, just kind of tired of em) and Chicago making the playoffs as number one in their division would be a step toward healing the nation.
<long drag on a cigarette> The Chicago Bears are 7-3 and leading the NFC North
December 21, 2025 at 4:37 AM
It's happening
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Guess I'm watching football for the rest of the season.
November 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Guess I'm watching football for the rest of the season.
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HOLY SHSDRFCVYGHJJ BEARS
December 21, 2025 at 4:32 AM
HOLY SHSDRFCVYGHJJ BEARS
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Did not think the Bears were one of those Disney movie miracle season-ass teams, but maybe?
December 21, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Did not think the Bears were one of those Disney movie miracle season-ass teams, but maybe?
Today we're training social skills.
December 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Today we're training social skills.
I do have a pretty healthy relationship with my parents, but am still considering going no contact after my dad took 10 MINUTES to order dinner at a restaurant.
December 20, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I do have a pretty healthy relationship with my parents, but am still considering going no contact after my dad took 10 MINUTES to order dinner at a restaurant.
I just heard NPR frame it as 'Democratic leaders in Washington say the law says ...'
It's the law. It's not an understanding. Peter Baker is dumb and if not dumb then just an a hole. Would I be "ignoring the understanding of society" if I grabbed you by the ankles and dipped you face first into a flushing toilet at Penn Station or would it be against the law
Wasting no time, the Trump administration begins adding his name to the Kennedy Center building, ignoring the understanding that it would require an act of Congress. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
December 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I just heard NPR frame it as 'Democratic leaders in Washington say the law says ...'
I got one from the project management app we use at work. Whack.
Christ every app has a fucking WRAPPED now
December 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I got one from the project management app we use at work. Whack.
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Had another week in the hospital so I'm bumping this again. Thanks to everyone who shares and supports.
hi blueskis, I am having a hard time of things right now, please consider donating to my gofundme.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-sp...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-sp...
Donate to Support Spencer’s Recovery and Bills, organized by Spencer McDaniel
My name is Spencer, and I’m reaching out during a difficult time in my life. Not… Spencer McDaniel needs your support for Support Spencer’s Recovery and Bills
www.gofundme.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Had another week in the hospital so I'm bumping this again. Thanks to everyone who shares and supports.
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Oh, you’re watching the Game Awards? Heh. I’m not watching that slop. I shall be instead refreshing a feed of posts from people who are all watching the Game Awards
December 12, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Oh, you’re watching the Game Awards? Heh. I’m not watching that slop. I shall be instead refreshing a feed of posts from people who are all watching the Game Awards
Just doing a little Christmas shopping, definitely not going to find anything that I want and would break the budget immediately...
December 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Just doing a little Christmas shopping, definitely not going to find anything that I want and would break the budget immediately...
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While this kind of thing does happen, this data looks sketchy to me and was assembled by an AI slop PR company. gudea.ai I saw where the narrative started and it seemed like Hot Taking too hard about lightning bolts and Discourse™️ did what it does because there’s legit criticism tangled up in there
December 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
While this kind of thing does happen, this data looks sketchy to me and was assembled by an AI slop PR company. gudea.ai I saw where the narrative started and it seemed like Hot Taking too hard about lightning bolts and Discourse™️ did what it does because there’s legit criticism tangled up in there
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My feature on Jollibee is out today!!! Read on for a tale about fried chicken, sweet spaghetti, and postcolonial revenge 🇵🇭
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Can Jollibee Beat American Fast Food at Its Own Game?
A fast-growing Filipino chain is serving burgers and chicken that seem like typical American fare—until you taste them.
www.theatlantic.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
My feature on Jollibee is out today!!! Read on for a tale about fried chicken, sweet spaghetti, and postcolonial revenge 🇵🇭
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Be alone with my thoughts? No thanks! That's what podcasts are for.
Shoutout to @blankcheck.bsky.social
Shoutout to @blankcheck.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Be alone with my thoughts? No thanks! That's what podcasts are for.
Shoutout to @blankcheck.bsky.social
Shoutout to @blankcheck.bsky.social
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Will Arnett was on Conan and told a story about how Conan dealt with the death of his parents by accusing Jason Bateman of killing them. It’s so funny.
December 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Will Arnett was on Conan and told a story about how Conan dealt with the death of his parents by accusing Jason Bateman of killing them. It’s so funny.
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Hello. The FIFA grift prize simply isn’t worth a news spot
December 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Hello. The FIFA grift prize simply isn’t worth a news spot
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*youth pastor voice*
Let me tell you kids about another carpenter who wasn’t very popular with the authorities
Let me tell you kids about another carpenter who wasn’t very popular with the authorities
Sabrina Carpenter made the White House delete their fuck ass tweet.
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
*youth pastor voice*
Let me tell you kids about another carpenter who wasn’t very popular with the authorities
Let me tell you kids about another carpenter who wasn’t very popular with the authorities
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Happy music data tracking day to those who partake.
December 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Happy music data tracking day to those who partake.
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Autolabelling service that tells you if a poster needs a wellness check or if they are watching sport
November 30, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Autolabelling service that tells you if a poster needs a wellness check or if they are watching sport
Guess I'm watching football for the rest of the season.
November 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Guess I'm watching football for the rest of the season.
When you see this, post an image from your gallery to describe your mental health
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 AM
When you see this, post an image from your gallery to describe your mental health
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