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Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 2h

Something pretty as I sign off tonight.

view of the fountain at the Indianapolis Museum of Art from the 3rd floor window of the museum, in winter, with a light covering of snow (the fountain is turned off, of course)
photo copyright 2010 by Mendur

Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 2h

#LonesomeOctober

October 11

A short chapter today. The Great Detective recognizes Snuff while he's out drawing more lines, and a throwaway line about Snuff's history.

"That, sir, is the same dog," it said.
"How can you be sure?" came the response.
"I noted the markings, and his are identical. Also, he has the
same limp in his left foreleg, the same shredded right ear. . . ."
. . . Old war injuries - disagreement with a mindless guy in the
West Indies - long ago. . . .

Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 2h

I haven't heard this song since ... well ... since the LAST time they played it on #abftp.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ3X...

The Flirts - Jukebox (Don't Put Another Dime) Stereo

YouTube video by morrisonAV

www.youtube.com

Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 3h

Tonight's theme appears to be "Money."
I'm 90% sure this is a repeat show but it's a good one.
#abftp

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Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 3h

It's time once again for "A Blast from the Past" #ABFtP.
I listen to it on the internet at wicronline.org/wicrfm/ .
Saturday nights, 10 to midnight Eastern Time.
Mostly 70s and 80s but can dip into other decades depending on the theme.

WICR Home: Listen Now - WICR 88.7

Listen Now FM/HD1 - The Diamond HD2 - The Mirror Image HD3 - UIndy Radio Support WICR The generous support of our listeners greatly assists WICR's efforts to provide locally-produced programming that ...

wicronline.org

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Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 3h

#CakeABookOrPlay
"Of Icing and Men"

Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 3h

Modern conservatives are slave-owners at heart.
That's why they're so dead set against anything which helps people who cannot work or who want to work for themselves, like Medicaid and the ACA. They want us chained to our jobs working for THEM until we die.

Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 5h

#MyParentsNeverLetMe own a cat.
I'm retired now. It's time to change that.

screenshot of a humane society website with adoptable cats

Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 6h

REST IN A YOU
Phrazle 1236: 3/6
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#phrazle

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Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 13h

I've decided I'm willing to compromise with Republicans about putting Trump's face on a coin.
Put his face on a FARTHING (one fourth of a penny).
It's obsolete and almost worthless, which perfectly describes Trump as President.

Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 14h

There are some people you just don't piss off.
Like Janis Ian.

Janis Ian
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Every morning I wake up, make myself an iced coffee (no comments please), sit down with my phone and check my Quote Of The Day. Sometimes the quote gets great reactions, sometimes not. Sometimes I have to step in and add a comment to my original post, or remind someone of the page rules. Normally, when someone's comment is really out of line, I just go ahead and block them rather than responding.
However, it's cold in Provincetown, my winter clothes got washed away in the hurricanes so I'm counting on layers and it's difficult to write while wearing 14 flannel shirts and three hoodies, and all in all this is not my best morning. Hence this brilliant exchange. The person who responded so foolishly waited until the post had been up almost 24 hours, probably assuming that I wouldn't notice. Hahaha.
Don't bother clicking on the idiot's name, I've already blocked him. See less

someone: In a world full of Pam Bondis be a Janis Ian.
Janis Ian: Thank you but I would hate to be in that position for an eight of a second
Tom Quint (an asshole): I would rather have Pam Bondi
Janis Ian: and you came on my page to say that you sorry loser. You won't be here much longer. Go chase a blonde. Find a dead one who will have you.

Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 14h

#DoctorWho - an Adipose dressing up for #Halloween

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Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 15h

#vss365
"Wear your #raincoat!"
"But Mom, she'll make fun of me."
"She won't. She loves you. You should marry her. Now wear it!"
"I hate you!"
"I know. Love you, too."
As Japheth stomped away to his date, she went to her husband, hard at work on his project.
"Noah, sometimes I worry about that boy."

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Jim Mendur @mendur.bsky.social · 15h

YOU AIR HYMNAL DROUGHT
Phrazle 1235: 3/6
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#phrazle