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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Aug 13

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From the Couch to the Caravan: My First Tour de France

Tour De France 202

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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Seeing the Future Through the Eyes of Science Fiction: An Homage to William Gibson

Can Sci-Fi Predict the Future?

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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · May 23

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Unraveling My Roots: A Lifelong Genealogical Treasure Hunt

Ancestry, DNA and Pilgrims

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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Apr 16

Google Veo 2 VideoFX animation using a photo from Coachella.

Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Apr 15

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Classical Music Isn't What You Think (And Maybe That's a Good Thing)

Classic Rock in a different way

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ScoreStream @scorestream.bsky.social · Mar 26

From dominating #txhsfb fields for Lone Star (@LSHS_FBRecruits.bsky.social?) to becoming a Heisman finalist @ Boise State (@Bboisestatefb.bsky.social?) - now Ashton Jeanty (@AshtonJeanty.bsky.social?) is projected as a 2025 1st Round @NFLDraft pick! 🔥

Share your memories 👇

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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Feb 28

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Fables of the Reconstruction at 40

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy covering a classic

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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Feb 21

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Productivity and Post-Rock: My Secret Weapon for Deep Focus

Tools and tunes for work

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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Feb 18

If you squinted a little, it was suddenly 1985, and actor Michael Shannon had conjured Michael Stipe and played a ripping set of early REM. What a fantastic show! @remhq.bsky.social - youtube.com/shorts/aKLGo...

Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy covering REM's Driver 8

YouTube video by Derrick Oien

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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Feb 3

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Let's Get This Bread

Sourdough Rye: A Pandemic Passion

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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Jan 26

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Apple Vision Pro: Is This The Future Of Wearables?

I've been an Apple computer user since the mid-2000s.

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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Jan 18

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Resolutions: Incremental Progress, Consistent Commitment

Like many people, I sit down around New Year's and make a list of resolutions: lose weight, get in shape, and make meaningful changes—all with the best intentions.

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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Jan 10

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Inbox | Substack

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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Nov 19

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Oregon Ducks Clinch Spot In 2024 Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game

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Derrick Oien @brikmaster.bsky.social · Nov 19

Amen to that! I am hoping high school sports comes over here. So far they are sticking with the other place but if the pro and college sports come here, I will be stoked.

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ScoreStream @scorestream.bsky.social · Nov 18

ICYMI: @MaroonTide kicked off the #MHSAA playoffs in style, thanks to @Darrellsmith_4 breaking loose for a 63-yard TD! 🚀💪 The team cruised to a 48-7 victory.
Next stop? The quarterfinals vs. @TheCountyFtbl. Who’s backing the Tide to go all the way? 🌊
#hsfb #FridayNightLights #PlayoffTime