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Scott Berndt | Author

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Check out my author website: www.scottberndt.com for longer blog posts and info about my new book. Here, you can expect book news/events, a lot of nerdy 1980s related history, music, and pop culture with some current events thrown in as well.

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · Sep 12

Big thanks to the Monitor for the article and review of my book!

#memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #bookreviews #montypython #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #twincities #80spopculture #saintpaul

Author Scott Berndt shares Gen-X journey - Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

For many Americans, the 1980s are a stereotypical cliché. Critics say the music was shallow, pop culture was petty, and politics were relatively easy. But for those diving deeper and coming of …

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 17h

The Tree Wears A Tutu.

Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 1d

I need to fucking go to bed. But I can't.

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Except for a few Vikings games and post-season baseball, I hardly ever watch network TV. So, watching this glorious 16-inning (so far) marathon I'm reminded that the only shows that exist involve doctors, lawyers, cops, firefighters, & aspiring pop stars. That's it.

#worldseries #BlueJays #MLB

Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 2d

"Our so-called leaders speak
With words they try to jail you
They subjugate the meek
But it's the rhetoric of failure"

#ThePolice #Sting #MTV #GenX #NoKings #FightFascism #80smusic #FuckIce #ImpeachTrump

The Police - Spirits In The Material World (Official Music Video)

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Sorry I jinxed this, by the way. I should learn to keep my yap shut.

Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 4d

Ch. 8 of Isabel Wilkerson's Caste lays out the whole ugly truth.

Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 4d

My fave track from this album. So good!

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 9d

Medusa scared the ever-loving shit out of me when I saw this in the theater. My 9 year-old self had nightmares for weeks!

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 9d

Trump posting a video of himself dropping a huge shit on America is probably the most accurate public statement he has ever made.

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 9d

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John Cleese Saved My Life! …And Other True Tales Of Pop, Politics, and Prayer | Scott Berndt

So, how did a legendary British comedian known for silly walks save the life of an awkward, midwestern, suburban teen? Find out when you read John Cleese Saved My Life!…And Othe

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 10d

It was a beautiful day to defend democracy in Minneapolis.
#NoKings #fightfascism #firstamendment #resistance

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Manisha Sinha @profmsinha.bsky.social · 11d

Historian here No Kings is the most American thing you could say and the people opposing it simply don’t believe in our republic or constitutional democracy.

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 11d

Truth!!

Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 11d

I'm attending Indivisible Twin Cities's event, “No Kings - Twin Cities” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisiblet...

No Kings - Twin Cities · Indivisible Twin Cities

“No Kings 2.0” is here! Join the coalition of Indivisible Twin Cities, MN AFL-CIO, Women's March Minnesota and Minnesota 50501 for No Kings Twin Cities for a Rally and March through downtown Minneap...

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 12d

Can't wait to read this! Link is one of my idols.

Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 14d

Gather 'til he's gone.

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 14d

NoKings.org | October 18

Artwork of diverse set of hands holding a No Kings protest sign together.

Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 14d

Not a bad track on this one.

Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 15d

You can buy a house in that neighborhood for a fraction of what it costs in other parts of the city.

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks! I gotta find some more of these videos.

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 16d

Just when I thought I couldn't love a song any more! Whew! This video unpacks the multiple layers of an incredible arrangement. Like a favorite dish, if you want to know what makes it so tasty, you gotta know the ingredients!

#TearsforFears #MTV #80smusic #musicsky #GenX

Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World: BREAKDOWN

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 16d

Whether they intended it to be a quintessential fall album or not, I've been listening to this every autumn since 1986.

Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 16d

I've been wishing for a Brewers vs Mariners World Series for years. Have the Baseball Gods heard me?

Brew Crew in Six.

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Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 19d

Congrats! I look forward to adding this to my classroom library for my students.

Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 19d

Preach!

Scott Berndt | Author @scottberndtauthor.bsky.social · 26d

Strangeways Here We Come by The Smiths.