Brian Welk
@wanderbyte.bsky.social
Nature enthusiast, aspiring photographer, and creative thinker. I dive into data, build tools, and explore the beauty of the world through my lens. Always learning, always creating. Let’s connect!
Vibing hard today...
August 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Vibing hard today...
Some of my favorite things
June 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Some of my favorite things
The real GOP OT tax plan, only the extra 50% pay is tax-free.
Work 10 OT hours at $25/hr?
$250 (regular pay) = taxed
$125 (OT bonus) = tax-free
You still pay tax on the base rate. It’s not “no taxes on overtime”, it’s “no tax on the bonus for overtime.” Can't wait for the fallout at tax time.
Work 10 OT hours at $25/hr?
$250 (regular pay) = taxed
$125 (OT bonus) = tax-free
You still pay tax on the base rate. It’s not “no taxes on overtime”, it’s “no tax on the bonus for overtime.” Can't wait for the fallout at tax time.
May 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The real GOP OT tax plan, only the extra 50% pay is tax-free.
Work 10 OT hours at $25/hr?
$250 (regular pay) = taxed
$125 (OT bonus) = tax-free
You still pay tax on the base rate. It’s not “no taxes on overtime”, it’s “no tax on the bonus for overtime.” Can't wait for the fallout at tax time.
Work 10 OT hours at $25/hr?
$250 (regular pay) = taxed
$125 (OT bonus) = tax-free
You still pay tax on the base rate. It’s not “no taxes on overtime”, it’s “no tax on the bonus for overtime.” Can't wait for the fallout at tax time.
Beautiful evening walk.
May 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Beautiful evening walk.
Is "Free Speech" a uniquely 'Murican thing, or does it apply to all sentient beings on the planet?
Asking for a friend... okay, actually asking for someone who never expected to see Authoritarian America... EVER!
Asking for a friend... okay, actually asking for someone who never expected to see Authoritarian America... EVER!
April 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Is "Free Speech" a uniquely 'Murican thing, or does it apply to all sentient beings on the planet?
Asking for a friend... okay, actually asking for someone who never expected to see Authoritarian America... EVER!
Asking for a friend... okay, actually asking for someone who never expected to see Authoritarian America... EVER!
Retiree's Social Security Benefits Suspended Without Explanation
James McCaffrey, a 66-year-old retiree, experienced an unexpected suspension of his Social Security benefits, suspected to be linked to recent cutbacks by DOGE targeting individuals born outside the U.S., despite his legitimate status.
James McCaffrey, a 66-year-old retiree, experienced an unexpected suspension of his Social Security benefits, suspected to be linked to recent cutbacks by DOGE targeting individuals born outside the U.S., despite his legitimate status.
Man says Social Security benefits terminated without warning or explanation
A local retiree says his Social Security benefits were suddenly suspended without warning — and with no explanation given when he reached out. He worries it may have to do with the place he was bor…
ktla.com
March 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Retiree's Social Security Benefits Suspended Without Explanation
James McCaffrey, a 66-year-old retiree, experienced an unexpected suspension of his Social Security benefits, suspected to be linked to recent cutbacks by DOGE targeting individuals born outside the U.S., despite his legitimate status.
James McCaffrey, a 66-year-old retiree, experienced an unexpected suspension of his Social Security benefits, suspected to be linked to recent cutbacks by DOGE targeting individuals born outside the U.S., despite his legitimate status.
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Word!
"Before I do anything, I ask myself, 'Would an idiot do that?' And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing."
~Dwight Schrute
"Before I do anything, I ask myself, 'Would an idiot do that?' And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing."
~Dwight Schrute
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's commencement speech at Northwestern University - 2023
YouTube video by To The Moon And Back Again Productions
youtu.be
March 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Word!
"Before I do anything, I ask myself, 'Would an idiot do that?' And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing."
~Dwight Schrute
"Before I do anything, I ask myself, 'Would an idiot do that?' And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing."
~Dwight Schrute
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Don’t drink and text.
March 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Don’t drink and text.
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Where is the MAGA outrage as these rocks are turned over, and the scum is exposed? As usual, conspiracies and lies sell if you are MAGA. There is no place for the truth.
Former Trump spiritual adviser faces charges of lewd acts with a child
Texas megachurch founder Robert Morris indicted in Oklahoma on five counts over alleged misconduct in 1982
www.theguardian.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Where is the MAGA outrage as these rocks are turned over, and the scum is exposed? As usual, conspiracies and lies sell if you are MAGA. There is no place for the truth.
Trump Administration Reverses Policy on Social Security Overpayment Clawbacks
The administration has lifted previous limitations on Social Security overpayment recoveries, now permitting full clawbacks, raising concerns among beneficiaries about financial stability.
The administration has lifted previous limitations on Social Security overpayment recoveries, now permitting full clawbacks, raising concerns among beneficiaries about financial stability.
Trump administration reverses policy, allows full Social Security overpayment clawbacks
The Trump administration has reversed a policy that limited Social Security overpayment clawbacks to 10%, now allowing the Social Security Administration to withhold 100% of monthly checks for overpay...
www.yahoo.com
March 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Trump Administration Reverses Policy on Social Security Overpayment Clawbacks
The administration has lifted previous limitations on Social Security overpayment recoveries, now permitting full clawbacks, raising concerns among beneficiaries about financial stability.
The administration has lifted previous limitations on Social Security overpayment recoveries, now permitting full clawbacks, raising concerns among beneficiaries about financial stability.
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Only in America could a Ketamine-infused South African oligarch call a navy captain, astronaut and sitting US senator "a traitor" for supporting our allies and standing up to Russia...
March 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Only in America could a Ketamine-infused South African oligarch call a navy captain, astronaut and sitting US senator "a traitor" for supporting our allies and standing up to Russia...
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My next thought of the day: A lot of talk about getting rid of waste and saving the taxpayers money. I don't disagree that fiscal oversight is always necessary. Why isn't anyone talking about the costs of these services going private. Are these costs somehow not billable and paid by tax revenue?
March 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
My next thought of the day: A lot of talk about getting rid of waste and saving the taxpayers money. I don't disagree that fiscal oversight is always necessary. Why isn't anyone talking about the costs of these services going private. Are these costs somehow not billable and paid by tax revenue?
My thought on this day: Wreck and rebuild with extreme prejudice is the worst way possible to lead. Coming from people who consider themselves great businessmen, it’s horribly laughable. Twitter is a great example of search-and-destroy business management.
March 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
My thought on this day: Wreck and rebuild with extreme prejudice is the worst way possible to lead. Coming from people who consider themselves great businessmen, it’s horribly laughable. Twitter is a great example of search-and-destroy business management.
Unions Sue DOGE Over Access to Social Security Data
Labor unions seek a court order to prevent the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, from accessing millions of Americans' Social Security data, citing privacy concerns and lack of transparency.
Labor unions seek a court order to prevent the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, from accessing millions of Americans' Social Security data, citing privacy concerns and lack of transparency.
Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Ameri...
apnews.com
March 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Unions Sue DOGE Over Access to Social Security Data
Labor unions seek a court order to prevent the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, from accessing millions of Americans' Social Security data, citing privacy concerns and lack of transparency.
Labor unions seek a court order to prevent the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, from accessing millions of Americans' Social Security data, citing privacy concerns and lack of transparency.
House GOP Backs Medicaid Cuts Despite Public Opposition
Republicans push $4.5T in tax cuts and $2T in spending cuts, slashing $880B from Medicaid despite 67% of GOP voters opposing the cuts.
Republicans push $4.5T in tax cuts and $2T in spending cuts, slashing $880B from Medicaid despite 67% of GOP voters opposing the cuts.
On Medicaid cuts, budget officials tell Republicans what they didn’t want to hear
Democrats said the Republican budget would slash Medicaid. GOP leaders disagreed. The Congressional Budget Office just settled the debate.
www.msnbc.com
March 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
House GOP Backs Medicaid Cuts Despite Public Opposition
Republicans push $4.5T in tax cuts and $2T in spending cuts, slashing $880B from Medicaid despite 67% of GOP voters opposing the cuts.
Republicans push $4.5T in tax cuts and $2T in spending cuts, slashing $880B from Medicaid despite 67% of GOP voters opposing the cuts.
Uncle Neil and cousin Eddie!!!! Remember when passion changed the world!!
Pearl Jam with Neil Young - Rockin in the free world Toronto 2011 COMPLETE
YouTube video by ryderup
music.youtube.com
March 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Uncle Neil and cousin Eddie!!!! Remember when passion changed the world!!
This Flight Tonight
March 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This Flight Tonight