Bill Vantrease
@billvantrease.bsky.social
Welcome to my stream of consciousness.
Somehow I doubt starting a war with Venezuela will earn anyone a Nobel Peace Prize.
November 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Somehow I doubt starting a war with Venezuela will earn anyone a Nobel Peace Prize.
Cookbooks don’t talk about American Process Cheese much. But, it makes a tasty omelette.
November 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Cookbooks don’t talk about American Process Cheese much. But, it makes a tasty omelette.
Snow. First thing in the morning.
November 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Snow. First thing in the morning.
Thankful the madness hasn’t affected me or my family and friends.
November 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Thankful the madness hasn’t affected me or my family and friends.
If Mark Kelly isn't running for president, he should be. He wouldn't be the first potential Democratic candidate who whose profile Trump has raised through his vindictiveness. Gavin Newsom and J.B. Pritzker also come to mind.
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If Mark Kelly isn't running for president, he should be. He wouldn't be the first potential Democratic candidate who whose profile Trump has raised through his vindictiveness. Gavin Newsom and J.B. Pritzker also come to mind.
Trump has always been a bit nutty, but he does seem worse.
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Trump has always been a bit nutty, but he does seem worse.
Guess I’ll make a pie for tomorrow.
November 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Guess I’ll make a pie for tomorrow.
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I’m sure I’m gonna get dragged for this, but I think AI is bad. AI has completely ruined Google search and it’s created a lot more slop that needs to be avoided on the Internet.
November 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I’m sure I’m gonna get dragged for this, but I think AI is bad. AI has completely ruined Google search and it’s created a lot more slop that needs to be avoided on the Internet.
Under the right circumstances driving can still be fun. But, thanks to traffic, those circumstances are increasingly rare.
November 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Under the right circumstances driving can still be fun. But, thanks to traffic, those circumstances are increasingly rare.
I’m for Ukraine because I remember who invaded who.
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I’m for Ukraine because I remember who invaded who.
Ken Burns the American Revolution was quite effective at conveying the brutality of 18th century warfare.
November 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Ken Burns the American Revolution was quite effective at conveying the brutality of 18th century warfare.
Somehow I doubt the betrayal of Ukraine will earn a Nobel Peace Prize.
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Somehow I doubt the betrayal of Ukraine will earn a Nobel Peace Prize.
Ken Burns The American Revolution is excellent. Sure, it’s an old story, but one we should hear regularly.
November 22, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Ken Burns The American Revolution is excellent. Sure, it’s an old story, but one we should hear regularly.
Back from the salon
November 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Back from the salon
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Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
What I dislike about cooking, is cleaning up afterwards.
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
What I dislike about cooking, is cleaning up afterwards.
Taking another stab at learning guitar.
November 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Taking another stab at learning guitar.
I have all the toys I ever wanted, but I’m open to upgrades.
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I have all the toys I ever wanted, but I’m open to upgrades.
Government by billionaires for billionaires turns out to be remarkably corrupt, cruel, and idiotic.
November 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Government by billionaires for billionaires turns out to be remarkably corrupt, cruel, and idiotic.
The United States actually has a decent rail system. But, it’s old and could do with some modernization.
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The United States actually has a decent rail system. But, it’s old and could do with some modernization.
Even pirate captains know you have to share the loot with the crew.
November 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Even pirate captains know you have to share the loot with the crew.
You’d think, if someone behind him had a medical emergency, a speaker would show a little interest in the commotion.
November 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
You’d think, if someone behind him had a medical emergency, a speaker would show a little interest in the commotion.
Retired but still doing my duty as a consumer. We do still manufacture some high quality stuff in this country. Musical instruments, for instance.
November 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Retired but still doing my duty as a consumer. We do still manufacture some high quality stuff in this country. Musical instruments, for instance.
The smartest thing Tesla could’ve done is let Musk walk. He’s an albatross.
November 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The smartest thing Tesla could’ve done is let Musk walk. He’s an albatross.
What should the Democrats run on? The New Deal, of course. Build back better.
November 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
What should the Democrats run on? The New Deal, of course. Build back better.