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DAY FIFTEEN: "Three Ghosts," by The Boss Martians

One of my favorite songs written by one of my favorite people. It's a power pop retelling of Christmas Carol in 2.5 minutes. Which makes me wonder why do the movie versions have to be so long. soundcloud.com/bobfish1953/...
The Boss Martians - 3 Ghosts
A Little Something To Make Your Holidays Bright!
soundcloud.com
December 15, 2024 at 5:18 PM
DAY FOURTEEN: "Jingle Bells," Richard Tee

Slow and soulful, like a December Saturday. m.youtube.com/watch?v=_avv...
Jingle Bells - Richard Tee - Jazzy Wonderland
YouTube video by trax
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December 15, 2024 at 2:56 AM
DAY THIRTEEN: "I Don't Intend To Spend Christmas Without You," Margo Guryan

Time to head back to the swinging '60s for some Christmas pop! m.youtube.com/watch?v=pT1V...
"I Don't Intend To Spend Christmas Without You" - Margo Guryan
YouTube video by GrimlyFormingPW
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December 14, 2024 at 1:19 AM
DAY TWELVE: "Child's Christmas in Wales," John Cale

A song that proves that the hardest cynics and realists have the biggest hearts of gold.

youtu.be/mDkTSPzciko
Child's Christmas in Wales (Remastered 2024)
YouTube video by John Cale - Topic
youtu.be
December 12, 2024 at 5:05 PM
DAY SIX: “It May Be Winter Outside,” Love Unlimited

A holiday disco shuffle should get you moving to close out the workweek right! youtu.be/GOW-shJrPKA
Love Unlimited - It may be winter outside (but in my heart it's spring)
YouTube video by From Cult till Camp
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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"Picking on trans people & other marginalized communities has always been an effective go-to for politicians who want to sew division to strengthen their own standing. It’s incumbent upon all of us to speak up & be very clear about where we stand on these basic issues of fundamental human rights."
Evan Greer on why Dems should stay strong on trans rights
"I wish more Democrats would ask themselves, 'How can we stand for more?' instead of 'How can we stand for less?'"
www.publicnotice.co
December 5, 2024 at 6:37 PM
DAY FIVE: “Frankincense,” Neal
Morse and friends

Nothing like a little Edgar Winter mashed up with Christmas music m.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUt...
Neal Morse & Friends - Frankincense
YouTube video by Mr.Doctor's Music Box
m.youtube.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:47 PM
DAY FOUR: “Mistletoe Jam” by Luther Vandross
It’s 90s R&B through and though, even has a skit at the start 😀 m.youtube.com/watch?v=i263...
Luther Vandross - Mistletoe Jam Everybody Kiss Somebody
YouTube video by Grown Folks
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December 4, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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What happens in a red state never stays in that red state. Literally.
December 3, 2024 at 7:37 PM
DAY THREE: “Purple Snowflakes”

Once a rare track from Marvin Gaye, it’s become a common song for indie musicians to cover, like this retro-60s version.
Purple Snowflakes
YouTube video by Jessie Baylin - Topic
m.youtube.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:40 PM
And here’s Day Two: youtu.be/uBgv20hgnY0?...
Pink Floyd - Merry Xmas Song
YouTube video by Ben Malkin
youtu.be
December 2, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Looks like as many of us are out here as any these’re, so cross-posting my 25 Days of holiday songs here too. Here’s Day One: youtu.be/tuZ1oZgbPlQ?...
Holiday Twist
YouTube video by Los Straitjackets - Topic
youtu.be
December 2, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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A lot of folks are giving up in advance. Capitulating before a single skirmish.

Well, not this old warrior. I’ve seen much worse from the U.S. government in my day. I’m concerned for our country, but not a bit scared of these miscreants. I’m ready to do my part.

Who’s with me?
November 20, 2024 at 6:43 PM
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A very important labeler!
If you want to keep Bluesky a safe space for Black people, subscribe to this labeler, and it will warn or hide, depending on your settings, anything that's misogynistic, racist, or harassing of any kind.

bsky.app/profile/blac...
November 16, 2024 at 1:36 AM
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@nafo-moderation.bsky.social

Have I said how much I love Bluesky? 💙

This is a labeler to hide accounts that are fake, repetitive, disruptive, abusive, under review, or farming engagement.

Control how you want to see them.

bsky.app/profile/nafo...
November 16, 2024 at 2:07 AM
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Quick reminder: Trump nominated a pedophile to be the top law enforcement officer in the land.

Good work maga
November 16, 2024 at 1:43 AM
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Block is much more widespread here. Recent Twitter changes mean you can never fully block anyone unless your account is private.
You can also mute keywords in your Settings by default here.
Engagement on Bluesky is your choice, not theirs.
Subscribe to a blocklists and auto-block new additions, too.
November 15, 2024 at 11:21 PM
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The onion buying infowars has me wondering how much the trapt band official website would cost
November 15, 2024 at 9:02 PM
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Let me say something that is controversial because our brains are broken:

Vaccines are a miracle and amazing
November 15, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Doctor Who Children in Need special preview just dropped! www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0h8...
JOY TO THE WORLD Preview | BBC Children in Need | Doctor Who
YouTube video by Doctor Who
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2024 at 8:47 PM
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Good morning.

I need Herschel Walker to be named Director of NASA to fill out my Idiocracy bingo card.

Fingers crossed.
November 14, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Hi everyone….can’t promise to post a ton, but glad we’re out here together.
November 14, 2024 at 3:27 PM