t ball
@t-ball.bsky.social
Musician. Beatles & baseball fan. Occasionally posting thoughts on music.
So. fucking. petty.
so. fucking. racist.
so. fucking. racist.
"The Donald Trump administration has changed which holidays qualify for free entrance to national parks, removing two holidays celebrating Black people and adding the president’s birthday."
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
www.sfgate.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:12 AM
So. fucking. petty.
so. fucking. racist.
so. fucking. racist.
Still enjoying leftovers. I'm at least 7-8% gravy right now.
December 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Still enjoying leftovers. I'm at least 7-8% gravy right now.
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“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:44 AM
“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
Ringo and His All Starr Band
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Tallis Scholars
17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
John Valby
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Tallis Scholars
17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
John Valby
Irma Thomas
Alex Chilton
Jonathan Richman (solo!)
John Cale
Paul McCartney
Alex Chilton
Jonathan Richman (solo!)
John Cale
Paul McCartney
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Frank Sinatra
Jerry Lee Lewis
The Velvet Underground
Tom Waits
Rick Danko
Frank Sinatra
Jerry Lee Lewis
The Velvet Underground
Tom Waits
Rick Danko
November 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Ringo and His All Starr Band
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Tallis Scholars
17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
John Valby
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Tallis Scholars
17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
John Valby
A good start for Thanksgiving: For once, I remembered to just go ahead and get two sticks of butter out to soften overnight. Just a meal for 3 this year, but I cherish it nonetheless. A whole day off, entire day with family.
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
A good start for Thanksgiving: For once, I remembered to just go ahead and get two sticks of butter out to soften overnight. Just a meal for 3 this year, but I cherish it nonetheless. A whole day off, entire day with family.
Ross, doubt that
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Ross, doubt that
Crazy time for musicians. 7 concerts in 6 days early Dec. -- all different groups, no repeat performances. Practice 7-10 hours a day. TDay off, but I'll be itching to practice out of habit/paranoia. Still gonna prepare Xmas pudding Friday to steam/steep 'til Xmas.
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Crazy time for musicians. 7 concerts in 6 days early Dec. -- all different groups, no repeat performances. Practice 7-10 hours a day. TDay off, but I'll be itching to practice out of habit/paranoia. Still gonna prepare Xmas pudding Friday to steam/steep 'til Xmas.
This is that fucking broccoli argument again and it’s even more disingenuous bullshit now. There is no cost transparency in healthcare and my life is not at stake when I’m buying fucking shampoo.
Cassidy: "If she goes and gets 2 types of shampoo & one is a dollar cheaper, she'll get the cheaper one & the other lowers their price. Once you give her the power of making the decision, she's gonna shop -- that begins to save her money and squeezes waste out of the healthcare system."
November 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This is that fucking broccoli argument again and it’s even more disingenuous bullshit now. There is no cost transparency in healthcare and my life is not at stake when I’m buying fucking shampoo.
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Never forget that just a week ago, Ross Douthat and the NYTimes were asking if women ruined the workplace.
November 17, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Never forget that just a week ago, Ross Douthat and the NYTimes were asking if women ruined the workplace.
If you're a Lubbockian (Lubbockite? Lubbocker?) how do you not get out the pitchforks over this?
Nothing is safe trom Trump:
The Buddy Holly crosswalk in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas will be removed to comply with a directive from the Trump regime to rid the public roadways of any political messages or artwork.
The Buddy Holly crosswalk in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas will be removed to comply with a directive from the Trump regime to rid the public roadways of any political messages or artwork.
Buddy Holly crosswalk in his Texas hometown to be removed following order on road safety
“It’s such a tasteful cross section and people like it. But what do you do?” City Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia said of the crosswalk that depicts Holly's iconic glasses.
www.nbcnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
If you're a Lubbockian (Lubbockite? Lubbocker?) how do you not get out the pitchforks over this?
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
Exhausted/invigorated. I played piano for over 8 hours today. Concert tomorrow midday, then back at it. It's that time of year and I love it. It's always a glad it's over/let's do it again feeling.
November 13, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Exhausted/invigorated. I played piano for over 8 hours today. Concert tomorrow midday, then back at it. It's that time of year and I love it. It's always a glad it's over/let's do it again feeling.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/a...
What a treasure this man has been/is.
What a treasure this man has been/is.
Itzhak Perlman Wasn’t Sure About Doing ‘Schindler’s List’
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/a...
What a treasure this man has been/is.
What a treasure this man has been/is.
Last night I watched a performance of Mahler's 8th sympohony on Youtube, and I had many critiques though overall it was enjoyable.
Tonight I watched some old clips of WKRP in Cincinatti. No notes.
Tonight I watched some old clips of WKRP in Cincinatti. No notes.
November 7, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Last night I watched a performance of Mahler's 8th sympohony on Youtube, and I had many critiques though overall it was enjoyable.
Tonight I watched some old clips of WKRP in Cincinatti. No notes.
Tonight I watched some old clips of WKRP in Cincinatti. No notes.
I actually have gloves in my glove compartment.
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I actually have gloves in my glove compartment.
This is every weather/precipitation map for me
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This is every weather/precipitation map for me
Context is king, and SATB pods provide it in wonderfully egregious abundance.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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Literally jackbooted fucking thugs
NEW: Footage of a US citizen in Chicago being rammed then dragged from her car on her way to work.
Abducted, with no warrant, her family couldn’t find her for hours.
She was later released with NO CHARGE.
A DHS statement said she “violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers”.
You decide…
Abducted, with no warrant, her family couldn’t find her for hours.
She was later released with NO CHARGE.
A DHS statement said she “violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers”.
You decide…
November 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Literally jackbooted fucking thugs
Looking forward to Nov 10
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Looking forward to Nov 10
Democracy dies with bright lights on propaganda offered by eager sycophants.
Are you people fucking kidding me with this shit @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
October 31, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Democracy dies with bright lights on propaganda offered by eager sycophants.
Lying MFer
Q: Unless ACA subsidies are extended, the average plan will increase by somewhere around 115%
DR OZ: Where'd you get that number?
Q: Kaiser Family Foundation
OZ: They retracted that. Here's the truth. The average American who's on ACA is gonna pay $13 more than this year. That's not a big issue
DR OZ: Where'd you get that number?
Q: Kaiser Family Foundation
OZ: They retracted that. Here's the truth. The average American who's on ACA is gonna pay $13 more than this year. That's not a big issue
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Lying MFer
Annual review time: We're beyond disappointed that you weren't more violent and apathetic to the law.
🚨BIG changes happening -- ICE leadership is being purged tonight. The old guard, which prioritized targeted enforcement operations aimed at people with criminal records, is being replaced with Border Patrol and Gregory Bovino's "Midway Blitz" style.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
October 28, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Annual review time: We're beyond disappointed that you weren't more violent and apathetic to the law.
JFC (Jesus Fucking Cringe) This should be Ford/tamales, Dukakis in the tank level embarrassing but won't be for reasons.
October 26, 2025 at 6:20 AM
JFC (Jesus Fucking Cringe) This should be Ford/tamales, Dukakis in the tank level embarrassing but won't be for reasons.
"Don't protest"
“The use of force that I’ve seen has been exemplary — the least amount of force necessary to accomplish the mission,” Bovino told @cbsnews.com Friday. “If someone strays into a pepper ball, then that’s on them. Don’t protest and don’t trespass.”
FULL STORY: U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis ordered Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino, who has led a series of increasingly aggressive raids across Chicago and the suburbs, to appear in her courtroom in person at 10 a.m. Tuesday. @wttw.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 2:53 AM
"Don't protest"