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Brian Handy
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Lifelong learner. Poetry reader. Periodic traveler. Liberal Christian. Fond of obscure Catholic and Orthodox saints.
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During the NHL ice hockey Olympics break, daily I will post a news story about a Milan-Cortina gold medal performance. #WinterOlympics
This morning I watched the men's 500 meters speed skating race.
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Wisconsin’s Jordan Stolz wins gold in men’s 500-meter speed skating, sets another Olympic record
Wisconsin speed skater Jordan Stolz won gold in the men’s 500 meters at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Saturday, securing his second Olympic medal.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Each day I post a biography and photo of an American armed forces member who died in combat.
February 14
Raymond B. Coomer, Weed, Adair County, KY. Died February 14, 1945 from wounds received December 29, 1944. Memorialized in American Cemetery, Epinal, France.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Each day I will post a picture and link to art coming up to auction somewhere in the world.

#painting
Jean-Claude Silbermann, "Le point d’appui (The fulcrum)"
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Painting by French artist Jean-Claude Silbermann of a bald man dressed in a green suit leaning into an open door frame.
February 14, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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14 February Saint of the Day: St. Juan García López-Rico ("Juan Bautista de la Concepcion") 1561-1613
Inspired by St. Teresa of Avila, he reformed the Trinitarian Order to stricter observance of its founding principles. His prolific writings survive.
#Catholic
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St. John Baptist of the Conception
Explore the life and legacy of St. John Baptist of the Conception, the Spanish reformer of the Trinitarian Order. Discover his spiritual writings, reform efforts, and the impact of his work.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
brianhandy.bsky.social
uring the NHL ice hockey Olympics break, daily I will post a news story about a Milan-Cortina gold medal performance.
#WinterOlympics
This morning I watched the women's snowboard cross races.
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Josie Baff streaks to Australia's first Olympic women's SBX title
Josie Baff struck gold at Milan Cortina 2026, winning Australia's first Olympic medal in women's snowboard cross on Friday in Italy.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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Each day I post a biography and photo of an American armed forces member who died in combat.
February 13
#veteran
#restinpeace
John Allen Reiners, Haines City, FL. Army Ranger killed by a suicide bomber on February 13, 2010 while on patrol in Zhari Province, Afghanistan.
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John Allen Reiners - Tunnel to Towers Foundation
United States Army Ranger Staff Sergeant • Line of Duty Death: February 13, 2010
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February 13, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Each day I will post a picture and link to art coming up to auction somewhere in the world.

#painting
Erol Akyavaş, "Omne Vivum Ex Ovo"
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Painting by Turkish artist Erol Akyavaş, divided into four quadrants, of an imagined interior with tilted chair, giant egg (?), pyramid and column, on red and black tiled floor, enclosed by decorative red brick walls and vaulted ceiling.
February 13, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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13 February Saint of the Day: Blessed James Alfred Miller 1944-1982
American Christian Brothers priest, he taught in St. Paul, MN. He served in Nicaragua for ten years, then taught in Guatemala. He was martyred for resisting conscription of his students.
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Photograph of mural commemorating Blessed Alfred Lee ("Santiago") Miller, a Christian Brothers priest martyred in Guatemala on February 13, 1982.
February 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
brianhandy.bsky.social
During the NHL ice hockey Olympics break, daily I will post a news story about a Milan-Cortina gold medal performance.
#WinterOlympics
At the noon hour I watched the luge relay race.
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Germany wins fourth straight luge team relay gold, stays undefeated in event
Germany remained undefeated in the luge team relay, taking an emphatically dominant gold medal to cap off luge competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Each day I post a biography and photo of an American armed forces member who died in combat.
February 12
#veteran
#restinpeace
Andrew Joseph Kemple, Cambridge, MN. Killed on February 12, 2006 when he came under small arms fire in combat in Tikrit, Iraq.
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Photograph of Andrew Joseph Kemple, of Cambridge, Minnesota. He was killed in combat in Tikrit, Iraq on February 12, 2006.
February 12, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Each day I will post a picture and link to art coming up to auction somewhere in the world.

#painting
Tom Lovell, "Tying Flies"
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February 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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12 February Saint of the Day: Blessed Humbeline of Jully 1091 (?)-1136
French noblewoman, she lived a life of luxury. But her brother--St. Bernard of Clairvaux--exhorted her to reform her life. She did, ultimately becoming abbess of Jully Convent.
#Catholic
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Statue of Blessed Humbeline, Abbess of Jully Convent, France. She was sister of St. Bernard of Clairvaux. Her feast day is February 12th.
February 12, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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During the NHL ice hockey Olympics break, daily I will post a news story about a Milan-Cortina gold medal performance.
#WinterOlympics
This morning I watched the women's moguls final.
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Lemley, Kauf take gold and silver for US in women's moguls
Elizabeth Lemley and Jaelin Kauf have won gold and silver for the United States in women's freestyle moguls skiing on Wednesday.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Each day I post a biography and photo of an American armed forces member who died in combat.
February 11
#veteran
#restinpeace
Raymond Anderson Sloan, Marion, SC. First Clemson graduate to die in World War II, on February 11, 1942 in Bataan, The Philippines.
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Photograph of Raymond Anderson Sloan, Clemson University graduate, the first to die in World War II, on February 11, 1942 in Bataan, The Philippines.
February 11, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Each day I will post a picture and link to art coming up to auction somewhere in the world.

#painting
Wilmino Domond, "Combats de reines"
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Painting by Haitian artist Wilmino Domond of a fight between bulls spectated by a large crowd of brightly dressed mostly male figures.
February 11, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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11 February Saint of the Day: Blessed Henrik ("Henry") of Vitskol 12th century
A monk at Clairvaux Abbey, France, mid-12th century he traveled to Sweden, where he became abbot at Varnhem Abbey. He then served as first abbot of Vitskol Abbey, Denmark.
#Catholic
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Vitskol Abbey, Jutland, Denmark. Its first abbot was Blessed Henrik ("Henry"), a Cistercian monk of Clairvaux Abbey, France who earlier served as Abbot of Varnhem Abbey in Sweden.
February 11, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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During the NHL ice hockey Olympics break, daily I will post a news story about a Milan-Cortina gold medal performance.
#WinterOlympics
This afternoon I watched the mixed doubles curling final.
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Sweden are crowned 2026 mixed doubles Olympic champions
New mixed doubles Olympic champions were crowned this evening when Sweden beat United States of America 6-5 in the gold medal match up. After losing three consecutive games during the round robin, inc...
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February 10, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Each day I post a biography and photo of an American armed forces member who died in combat.
February 10
#veteran
#restinpeace
Christopher Andrew “Drew” Landis, Independence, KY. Army cryptologist who died in combat on February 10, 2014 in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan.
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Tombstone of Christopher Andrew "Drew" Landis, Army cryptologist killed in a rocket propelled grenade attack in Afghanistan on February 10, 2014.
February 10, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Each day I will post a picture and link to art coming up to auction somewhere in the world.

#painting
André Brasilier, "Gala du cheval"
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Painting by French artist Andre Brasilier of mostly mounted black and pink horses in dressage (?) competition against a pinkish red background. "Pink Pony Club!"
February 10, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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10 February Saint of the Day: Blessed Hugh of Fosse (?)-1164
Belgian cleric, he was court chaplain of Burchard, Bishop of Cambrai. First disciple of St. Norbert, founder of the Norbertines; Hugh was the Order's first abbot general. Builder of Premontre Abbey.
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Statue of Blessed Hugh of Fosse, first Abbot General of the Norbertines. He holds a crozier in his left hand and three books in his right. His feast day is February 10th.
February 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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During the NHL ice hockey Olympics break, daily I will post a news story about a Milan-Cortina gold medal performance.
#WinterOlympics
This afternoon I watched the final two rounds of the women's snowboarding big air competition.
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Kokomo Murase Wins First Olympic Gold In Thrilling Big Air Final
Beijing 2022 women’s snowboard big air bronze medalist Kokomo Murase claimed her first Olympic gold medal in a big air battle that came down to the very last run.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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Each day I post a biography and photo of an American armed forces member who died in combat.
February 9
#veteran
#restinpeace
Jessica Marie Holbrook Housby, Rock Island, IL. Killed in roadside bombing near Baghdad, Iraq on February 9, 2005.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Each day I will post a picture and link to art coming up to auction somewhere in the world.

#painting
Alexandra Egorovna Makovskaya, "Chemin en forêt"
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Painting by 19th century Russian artist Alexandra Yegorovna Makovskaya of peasant woman tending livestock on a dirt road cutting through a dense forest.
February 9, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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9 February Saint of the Day: Blessed Giacomo Abbondo 1720-1788
Italian parish priest in Tronzano, Vercelli. He was a noted preacher and, through personal visits to the homes of parishioners, he assisted the needy, the sick and the elderly.
#Catholic
www.causesanti.va/it/santi-e-b... (in Italian)
February 9, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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During the NHL ice hockey Olympics break, daily I will post a news story about a Milan-Cortina gold medal performance.
#WinterOlympics
I just watched the biathlon mixed relay competition.
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Team France captures gold in mixed relay, Italy takes silver
Here are the results of the Mixed 4x6km Relay.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:54 PM