David Storm is occasionally back
@davidastorm.bsky.social
Mostly here for the sports & local cville info. Scouting America and CatholicSky too. Home of #LaundrySky.
@scoutingamerica.bsky.social can surely find a way to honor one of our own.
Alex Pretti grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he played football, baseball and ran track for Preble High School. He was a Boy Scout and sang in the Green Bay Boy Choir.
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The man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says
Family members say the man who was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis was an intensive care nurse at a U.S.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:36 AM
@scoutingamerica.bsky.social can surely find a way to honor one of our own.
This is over in Rockingham County in Virginia, along I-81. As a fan of wine, I'm both pleasantly surprised and the tiniest bit horrified at how it's being stored.
finally made buc-ees pilgrimage & discovered they stock opus one
January 20, 2026 at 7:07 PM
This is over in Rockingham County in Virginia, along I-81. As a fan of wine, I'm both pleasantly surprised and the tiniest bit horrified at how it's being stored.
Sarge’s for breakfast. Back when we here over winter break and the Dining halls weren’t open and the team needed to be fed. I didn’t know where to go the first time Coach Holland said “Sarge’s”because I only knew it as The Tavern.
Sunday night timeline cleanse
please tell me about your favorite lost restaurant (closed for at least 5 years, like I really want you to go back into the vault), why you loved it and what you ate there
please tell me about your favorite lost restaurant (closed for at least 5 years, like I really want you to go back into the vault), why you loved it and what you ate there
January 19, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Sarge’s for breakfast. Back when we here over winter break and the Dining halls weren’t open and the team needed to be fed. I didn’t know where to go the first time Coach Holland said “Sarge’s”because I only knew it as The Tavern.
I still have my "fan" that has Tom Smith on one side and Terry Holland on the other.
The Lefty Driesell ad, to Tom Smith: "Hey, didn't you used to coach at Virginia?"
The Lefty Driesell ad, to Tom Smith: "Hey, didn't you used to coach at Virginia?"
Tom Smith was the CEO of Food Lion in the 80s and because he put himself in the company's ads, he was as much of a staple of winter Saturday afternoons as Dean Smith, Coach K or any favorite ACC player or coach.
My favorite Food Lion fact is that they went with “Food Lion” because it used to be “Food Town” and that way they could keep most of the letters on existing signs (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_Lion)
January 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I still have my "fan" that has Tom Smith on one side and Terry Holland on the other.
The Lefty Driesell ad, to Tom Smith: "Hey, didn't you used to coach at Virginia?"
The Lefty Driesell ad, to Tom Smith: "Hey, didn't you used to coach at Virginia?"
That menu though:
January 15, 2026 at 10:24 PM
That menu though:
This is the second time this story has bubbled up to me. I wish there were something like this in Virginia. I feel like it would be helpful in the Bay and its tributaries.
Louisiana's coast is eroding. One engineer found a fix in her wine bottle www.npr.org/2025/06/27/g...
Louisiana's coast is eroding. One engineer found a fix in her wine bottle
Louisiana has two problems: an eroding coastline and limited glass recycling. Engineer Franziska Trautmann is solving both by turning bottles into beach sand.
www.npr.org
January 15, 2026 at 3:58 PM
This is the second time this story has bubbled up to me. I wish there were something like this in Virginia. I feel like it would be helpful in the Bay and its tributaries.
Former UVA and AU assistant, not to mention Cornell big whistle, as well a friend of mine. My heart goes out to his family and all whose lives he touched.
Temple assistant men’s basketball coach Bill Courtney died suddenly at the age of 55, the school announced Tuesday morning.
Temple assistant men’s basketball coach Bill Courtney dies
www.inquirer.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Former UVA and AU assistant, not to mention Cornell big whistle, as well a friend of mine. My heart goes out to his family and all whose lives he touched.
Interesting read from @stillmikebarber.bsky.social. Last year’s squad definitely had talent. Looks like Dr. Williams made the right call in not retaining the interim head coach.
With Dai Dai Ames and Cal visiting JPJ tonight, here's a look at how the 'Hoos who transferred out of UVA basketball are doing this season.
"He’s found a great home there where he’s being counted on to do big things."
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"He’s found a great home there where he’s being counted on to do big things."
cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-...
What’s become of Ames, McKneely and other ‘Hoos who left after last season? - Cville Right Now
Dai Dai Ames will be the second of three former Virginia basketball players to face his old team when Cal visits JPJ on Wednesday night.
cvillerightnow.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Interesting read from @stillmikebarber.bsky.social. Last year’s squad definitely had talent. Looks like Dr. Williams made the right call in not retaining the interim head coach.
The “Bricks for Bacon” campaign with Smithfield at UVA and Va Tech has been lots of fun.
that does sound like a fun idea but man I have no idea how I'd get that data for 300 schools without calling all of them. let me think about it once my Adderall kicks in this morning
it seems like a project for @mattbrown.bsky.social or @sickoscommittee.org but I wonder which cbb team has the best promotion for opponent missed FTs in the second half?
St Mary's has a free pizza with a purchase
Stanford has a deal with Shake Shack.
St Mary's has a free pizza with a purchase
Stanford has a deal with Shake Shack.
January 6, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The “Bricks for Bacon” campaign with Smithfield at UVA and Va Tech has been lots of fun.
14th St. Corner Bridge (has it migrated here yet?)
Old Ivy underpass
And I'm stuck for #3?
Old Ivy underpass
And I'm stuck for #3?
Oh. Y'all. Charlottesville has at least two, one is just more prolific b/c it's by the university. There's also a third but that's more immediate surrounding county adjacent 🫠
January 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM
14th St. Corner Bridge (has it migrated here yet?)
Old Ivy underpass
And I'm stuck for #3?
Old Ivy underpass
And I'm stuck for #3?
The last entry for #LaundrySky2025 from the Storm household.
12/30 5 loads! (How do 3 boys generate so much dirty laundry over the holidays?)
12/31 The machines rest
365 days
390 loads
Thanks for following along. As the boys get bigger and stinkier, I'm sure this total will do nothing but go up.
12/30 5 loads! (How do 3 boys generate so much dirty laundry over the holidays?)
12/31 The machines rest
365 days
390 loads
Thanks for following along. As the boys get bigger and stinkier, I'm sure this total will do nothing but go up.
13 days without an update. Yikes! Let's catch up:
12/19 2 loads
12/22 3 loads
12/23 2 loads
12/24 2 loads
12/27 3 loads
12/28 3 loads
12/29 2 loads
363 days
385 loads
#LaundrySky nears its end. The laundry itself, however, rolls on.
12/19 2 loads
12/22 3 loads
12/23 2 loads
12/24 2 loads
12/27 3 loads
12/28 3 loads
12/29 2 loads
363 days
385 loads
#LaundrySky nears its end. The laundry itself, however, rolls on.
December 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The last entry for #LaundrySky2025 from the Storm household.
12/30 5 loads! (How do 3 boys generate so much dirty laundry over the holidays?)
12/31 The machines rest
365 days
390 loads
Thanks for following along. As the boys get bigger and stinkier, I'm sure this total will do nothing but go up.
12/30 5 loads! (How do 3 boys generate so much dirty laundry over the holidays?)
12/31 The machines rest
365 days
390 loads
Thanks for following along. As the boys get bigger and stinkier, I'm sure this total will do nothing but go up.
@rmj.bsky.social - this guy and the meat stealer are going to cater a large heistgiving surf & turf nye event. It's the only possible outcome.
$400,000 worth of lobster en route to Costco stolen in heist >>>
https://www.29news.com/2025/12/30/400000-worth-lobster-en-route-costco-stolen-heist/
https://www.29news.com/2025/12/30/400000-worth-lobster-en-route-costco-stolen-heist/
December 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
@rmj.bsky.social - this guy and the meat stealer are going to cater a large heistgiving surf & turf nye event. It's the only possible outcome.
Like probably hundreds before and after me, I gave Dave Matthews the “What’s up” head nod at Bodo’s.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Like probably hundreds before and after me, I gave Dave Matthews the “What’s up” head nod at Bodo’s.
On our way to view the 2024 total eclipse, we stopped at a small museum in Ohio that housed many of Rockwell's Scout-themed paintings. One highlight among many for my @scoutingamerica.bsky.social -involved family!
What a quote.
December 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
On our way to view the 2024 total eclipse, we stopped at a small museum in Ohio that housed many of Rockwell's Scout-themed paintings. One highlight among many for my @scoutingamerica.bsky.social -involved family!
"Martin announced the new norms in a pastoral letter that affirms the common posture of standing to receive holy Communion, encourages priests to offer Communion under both bread and wine more often, and calls for the broader use of trained laypeople to serve as Eucharistic ministers."
Bishop Michael Martin wrote that his guidelines are to strengthen unity in worship, uphold the church's liturgical norms and encourage active participation by the faithful.
In pastoral letter, Charlotte's Bishop Martin ends altar rails for holy Communion
Bishop Michael Martin wrote that his guidelines are to strengthen unity in worship, uphold the church's liturgical norms and encourage active participation by the faithful.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"Martin announced the new norms in a pastoral letter that affirms the common posture of standing to receive holy Communion, encourages priests to offer Communion under both bread and wine more often, and calls for the broader use of trained laypeople to serve as Eucharistic ministers."
Charlottesville, your local @scoutingamerica.bsky.social Scouts will be back around next Thanksgiving for all your Christmas tree needs. Until then, they’ll be out having grand adventures. If you have kids aged 11-18, come join us!
Christmas Tree Lot Guy So Ready For Annual 46-Week Vacation https://theonion.com/christmas-tree-lot-guy-so-ready-for-annual-46-week-vaca-1849919748/
December 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Charlottesville, your local @scoutingamerica.bsky.social Scouts will be back around next Thanksgiving for all your Christmas tree needs. Until then, they’ll be out having grand adventures. If you have kids aged 11-18, come join us!
Please tell me why when my front-loading washing machine can’t spin fast enough to extrude water from the clothes it resets to 30 mins. & adds water to the clothes before spinning again? I just had a four-hour laundry cycle that only ended when I pulled out a couple of boy hoodies so it could finish
December 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Please tell me why when my front-loading washing machine can’t spin fast enough to extrude water from the clothes it resets to 30 mins. & adds water to the clothes before spinning again? I just had a four-hour laundry cycle that only ended when I pulled out a couple of boy hoodies so it could finish
I’ll refer to my earlier post reminding everyone that Pope Leo XI’s statements can’t be mapped nicely onto USian politics. It’s not a surprise if he is paying more attention to the goings on in his home country than previous popes have paid to the U.S.
Pope Leo on Tuesday criticized the governor of the U.S. state of Illinois for signing a bill to allow some adults with a terminal illness to end their own lives with medical help, in an unusual political intervention by the church leader. For @reuters.com
Pope Leo 'disappointed' in Illinois governor over assisted dying law
Pope Leo on Tuesday criticized the governor of the U.S. state of Illinois for signing a bill to allow some adults with a terminal illness to end their own lives with medical help, in an unusual politi...
www.reuters.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I’ll refer to my earlier post reminding everyone that Pope Leo XI’s statements can’t be mapped nicely onto USian politics. It’s not a surprise if he is paying more attention to the goings on in his home country than previous popes have paid to the U.S.
We've still got some trees if you're last-minute hunting for one. Our stand is across the street from the Krispy Kreme and has a self-serve option if our scouts aren't there (in school or troop meetings or school plays or athletic contests -- you get the idea).
Local scouts were able to offer the same prices as last year on 90% of our trees. They’re moving fast if you’re interested in getting one.
Christmas tree prices rise for some shoppers as tariffs hit artificial trees
December 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We've still got some trees if you're last-minute hunting for one. Our stand is across the street from the Krispy Kreme and has a self-serve option if our scouts aren't there (in school or troop meetings or school plays or athletic contests -- you get the idea).
It's been a big laundry week for reasons I don't understand. The snow that was forecasted did not arrive.
12/13 2 loads
12/14 4 loads
12/15 2 loads
12/16 2 loads
350 days
368 loads
#BigLaundryWeek
#LaundrySky
12/13 2 loads
12/14 4 loads
12/15 2 loads
12/16 2 loads
350 days
368 loads
#BigLaundryWeek
#LaundrySky
Goodness, nine days ago was my last entry. Let's see....
12/5 1 load
12/7 3 loads
12/8 2 loads
12 9 1 load
12/11 2 loads
346 days
358 loads
#LaundrySky sees the snow in the forecast and predicts plenty of loads this weekend.
12/5 1 load
12/7 3 loads
12/8 2 loads
12 9 1 load
12/11 2 loads
346 days
358 loads
#LaundrySky sees the snow in the forecast and predicts plenty of loads this weekend.
December 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It's been a big laundry week for reasons I don't understand. The snow that was forecasted did not arrive.
12/13 2 loads
12/14 4 loads
12/15 2 loads
12/16 2 loads
350 days
368 loads
#BigLaundryWeek
#LaundrySky
12/13 2 loads
12/14 4 loads
12/15 2 loads
12/16 2 loads
350 days
368 loads
#BigLaundryWeek
#LaundrySky
Thanks to all who contributed this year and over the past 8 years my family has been participating. Now it's on to the next million pounds!
cc: @scoutingamerica.bsky.social
cc: @scoutingamerica.bsky.social
Scouting for Food campaign hits major milestone in support of BRAFB
Scouting for Food campaign hits major milestone in support of BRAFB
BRAFB announced that the Scouting for Food Campaign broke a major milestone, reaching one million pounds of total food donated in the last 13 years.
www.cbs19news.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Thanks to all who contributed this year and over the past 8 years my family has been participating. Now it's on to the next million pounds!
cc: @scoutingamerica.bsky.social
cc: @scoutingamerica.bsky.social
Oh, UVa, what were you thinking sending me three bills (because our dental insurance only covers one fluoride treatment per year per kid) and also sending us a letter requesting an end of year gift?
Consider the $135 for fluoride my end of year gift. I think we’re even.
Consider the $135 for fluoride my end of year gift. I think we’re even.
December 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Oh, UVa, what were you thinking sending me three bills (because our dental insurance only covers one fluoride treatment per year per kid) and also sending us a letter requesting an end of year gift?
Consider the $135 for fluoride my end of year gift. I think we’re even.
Consider the $135 for fluoride my end of year gift. I think we’re even.
A lot of what we recommend at LRPAC is modernizing schools, including fixing airflow as pointed out by @waldo.net. It can be expensive but if addressed regularly across all schools, it can improve student and employee performance.
Half of U.S. schools need to replace HVAC or plumbing systems. Most were built after WWII. Districts have cut renovation spending by $85 billion yearly since 2016. Yet research shows modernized schools optimize student and teacher performance. https://bit.ly/3MbPXsv
The Once and Future Classroom - EdSurge News
A teacher-turned-architect talks about the value of renovating old schools for today’s learners.
www.edsurge.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A lot of what we recommend at LRPAC is modernizing schools, including fixing airflow as pointed out by @waldo.net. It can be expensive but if addressed regularly across all schools, it can improve student and employee performance.
It’s a great day to end the death penalty.
Saying it is possible both to uphold justice and to exercise mercy, Florida's Catholic bishops have urged Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay executions scheduled for Dec. 9 and Dec. 18.
Florida Catholic bishops urge Gov. DeSantis to stay two executions
Saying it is possible both to uphold justice and to exercise mercy, Florida's Catholic bishops have urged Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay executions scheduled for Dec. 9 and Dec. 18.
bit.ly
December 9, 2025 at 2:22 AM
It’s a great day to end the death penalty.
I'll probably have to bring this up at my next confession, but dropping a 14-minute homily at a:
1. Noon Mass, for a
2. Holy Day of Obligation, when
3: It's snowing and conditions are getting worse
is something that shouldn't have happened.
1. Noon Mass, for a
2. Holy Day of Obligation, when
3: It's snowing and conditions are getting worse
is something that shouldn't have happened.
December 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I'll probably have to bring this up at my next confession, but dropping a 14-minute homily at a:
1. Noon Mass, for a
2. Holy Day of Obligation, when
3: It's snowing and conditions are getting worse
is something that shouldn't have happened.
1. Noon Mass, for a
2. Holy Day of Obligation, when
3: It's snowing and conditions are getting worse
is something that shouldn't have happened.