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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 7h

Ten years ago today, Nicholle set her sights on me from across the room of a charity casino night, and my life has never been the same since.

What a ride it’s been. I didn’t know what I was getting into back then, but I’m excited to see what our next decade together brings.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · 3d

From last night: a belated Happy Halloween from the Eire and Aigle, our home bar.

Photo of an antique, circular and gilded mirror with an eagle atop the frame, depicting in its reflection a gathering of people in a candlelit bar room/library, taking during a belated Halloween gathering.

Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Jun 15

Happy 250th Birthday, @usarmy. This young gun in the maroon served in WWII and cut the cake this evening at the USARPAC Birthday Ball.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Mar 24

What Harambe was to 2016, I’m certain Stumpy (the DC cherry blossom tree) was to 2024. Send Tweet.

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Chris Baraniuk @chrisbaraniuk.com · Mar 22

NEW: Here's your weekend read from me. I wrote about the enduring utility of typewriters!

Some people use them for fun but, as I found out, there are a surprising number of businesses around the US where typewriters are still the tool of choice for certain tasks.

www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...

'We use them every day': In some parts of the US, the clack of typewriter keys can still be heard

Computers and smartphones might be where most writing is done these days, but typewriters still have work to do in the US.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Mar 14

George is officially five years old. He’s such a handsome, good boy.

Photo of a Saint Bernard wearing a “Happy Birthday” bandana, sitting in front of a home bar with stools.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Feb 15

He’s just a little guy. Happy Valentine’s Day, from George.

Close up photograph of a Saint Bernard named George, lying on a couch with his face nestled between his front paws.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Feb 2

Hi. It’s late. However, I need you to know that I think the Philadelphia Eagles should sign Jason Kelse to a one day contract for the Super Bowl to beat his brother and get that ring. Give him one damn play, then let him go drink beer.

Long suffering Browns fan, Go Birds.

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Matt Margolis @itsmattslaw.bsky.social · Feb 1

Aliens (completely bewildered): so the groundhog

Me: is clairvoyant, yes

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Jan 20

Aloha from my favorite bar in Honolulu.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Jan 19

through the lens of the work of NIS (now NCIS) Special Agents assigned there, this is just a very, very good read - and it’s nice to see a CRIM guy get his FCI legs underneath him when it counts.

Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Jan 19

I think this might be the first non-desk/bar-side #latenightlibrary post, but I just happened to finish this and I think you should jump on it, too.

Detailing the circumstances leading up to, during, and in the immediate aftermath of the American invasion of Panama…

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Jan 19

Truly the dumbest timeline with the most obvious and pandering outcome.

Also, for Christ’s sake don’t download RedNote, you morons.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Jan 19

Right?! It seems like yesterday, but this March he’ll be five.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Jan 18

One step closer to cuddling, nearly five years in.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Jan 13

George leading (me, at least) the way back during tonight’s hike.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Jan 4

Just a weird little dude in Fiji.

thespectator.com/topic/real-a...

The real Adrian Dittmann

The account appears to be, in fact, Adrian Dittmann, a German Musk fan living in Fiji, according to a Spectator analysis of his posts

thespectator.com

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Jan 4

He’s perfect.

A close focused portrait photograph of a Saint Bernard named George who is, in fact, perfect.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Dec 28

Ygritte has reclaimed be spot on the old couch in the front room.

Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Dec 22

They’re here! The first (to my knowledge) official history of NIS/NCIS. Between this and Mark Harmon/SA Leon Carroll’s new books, we’re getting to explore our history in a lot more depth, and I’m loving it.

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Dec 20

I joined AFOSI and Security Forces personnel this morning for a memorial ruck in honor of the four AFOSI special agents and two SFS defenders who were killed when their joint patrol, Hustler 6, was attacked by a suicide bomber riding a motorcycle near Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 21, 2015.

Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Dec 5

this 2022 nonfiction book follows Elliot Ness’ hunt for the Torso Murderer in Cleveland, OH, highlighting the highs and lows of his tenure as public safety director in a way that would make the “Untouchables” blush. Truly, this is the movie that needs be made, and one you should read (or listen to).

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Dec 5

The first #LateNightLibrary from Hawaii, with a paperback, no less?

Well, I actually listened to the audiobook of this one, but…

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Nov 30

The Wise Men: proto-Elf on the Shelf for your Christmas Crèche.

rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · Nov 30

CO-FUCKING-SIGNED

The 12 days of Christmas END WITH EPIPHANY and that is the pettiest but most passionate hill I will die on.

(Also, the wise men DO NOT GET PUT IN THE MANGER, they go on the OTHER SIDE OF THE ROOM and you MOVE THEM EVERY DAY)

Andreas Kjeldsen @andreaskjeldsen.bsky.social · Nov 29

As we approach the holiday season, could I please remind everyone (and especially whatever corporate/marketing/giant parody accounts that have come over here) that the “Twelve Days of Christmas” begin ON CHRISTMAS DAY and not on December 1st. Please and thank you. #Christmas #TwelveDaysOfChristmas

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Devin Ruic @devinruic.bsky.social · Nov 30

We took George and Margo outside together tonight and George got a *little* excited, to Margo’s temporary inconvenience.

A compilation of three photos depicting a Ragdoll cat and a Saint Bernard dog on green grass. In the series of photos, the dog rolls on its back and accidentally knocks the cat over with one of his paws.

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