William F. Yurasko
@doubleuefwhy.bsky.social
Yet another Washingtonian pushing the ubiquitous Nats/DC sports, Penn State, transit, bicycling, #dckayaking, broomball, skiing, gin & tonic agenda. Raising a family in Alexandria.
https://www.yurasko.net/wfy/ | https://www.dckayaking.com/
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If you were thinking of donating for new picnic tables on the trail....NOW IS THE TIME. For one week, every @arlingtoncommunityfoundation Nonprofit Holiday Wish Catalog gift goes even further.
December 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
If you were thinking of donating for new picnic tables on the trail....NOW IS THE TIME. For one week, every @arlingtoncommunityfoundation Nonprofit Holiday Wish Catalog gift goes even further.
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Post has a story on how DC’s murder rate is down 30% this year (it’s down 50% from 2023) and the murder clearance rate is the highest since 2013.
It’s on page B18 of today’s newspaper.
It’s on page B18 of today’s newspaper.
November 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Post has a story on how DC’s murder rate is down 30% this year (it’s down 50% from 2023) and the murder clearance rate is the highest since 2013.
It’s on page B18 of today’s newspaper.
It’s on page B18 of today’s newspaper.
Pondering creating LLC for my assorted endeavors- worth the trouble? Mostly to sell things like t-shirts, etc.
November 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Pondering creating LLC for my assorted endeavors- worth the trouble? Mostly to sell things like t-shirts, etc.
Hey Alexandria - is there any where I can donate used kids soccer cleats (maybe baseball too) so they stay in the community?
November 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Hey Alexandria - is there any where I can donate used kids soccer cleats (maybe baseball too) so they stay in the community?
Please, make this happen @milesintransit.com
I also want MBTA to bring back mugs by line, I had a T mug and miss it www.yurasko.net/wfy/2010/03/...
MBTA: Bus rapid transit is still a bus and the quest for a "T" mug - William F. Yurasko
2010 summary of Boston's MBTA Silver Line bus rapid transit and an unsuccessful search for a "T" mug.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Please, make this happen @milesintransit.com
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freebie merch idea for @wmata.com : stickers. How are you running a merch store without stickers. Give us the panda farecard as a sticker. Or station pylon stickers. This region has so many laptops that need stickers
It's almost time... Our Holiday Pop-Up Shop opens tomorrow! ❄️❄️❄️
Join us for a special celebration at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library & be among the first to shop exclusive Metro merch & limited-edition holiday items!
📍 901 G St NW
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Join us for a special celebration at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library & be among the first to shop exclusive Metro merch & limited-edition holiday items!
📍 901 G St NW
➡️ wmata.com/about/news/M...
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
freebie merch idea for @wmata.com : stickers. How are you running a merch store without stickers. Give us the panda farecard as a sticker. Or station pylon stickers. This region has so many laptops that need stickers
May the feast day of Longley, The Uncluttered Mind, be a triumph for you and your family.
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
May the feast day of Longley, The Uncluttered Mind, be a triumph for you and your family.
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Yesterday, the world was quite close to an apocalypse.
November 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Yesterday, the world was quite close to an apocalypse.
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“Don’t post misinformation” is always an iron clad rule in breaking news situations, but you wouldn’t think you’d have to remind a sitting governor
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
“Don’t post misinformation” is always an iron clad rule in breaking news situations, but you wouldn’t think you’d have to remind a sitting governor
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut already happened, so I think I have to go with Star Wars IX: Duel of the Fates which has probably been said by 300 others
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut already happened, so I think I have to go with Star Wars IX: Duel of the Fates which has probably been said by 300 others
You'll be visited by three spirits.
The three spirits
The three spirits
November 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
You'll be visited by three spirits.
The three spirits
The three spirits
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Another bicycling blog post?
This one is about my first bike ride on the Sligo Creek Trail last weekend. It was beautiful and fun.
www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
This one is about my first bike ride on the Sligo Creek Trail last weekend. It was beautiful and fun.
www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
First bike ride on the Sligo Creek Trail - William F. Yurasko
A Northern Virginia cyclist tries out the Sligo Creek Trail in Prince George's and Montgomery counties in Maryland.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Another bicycling blog post?
This one is about my first bike ride on the Sligo Creek Trail last weekend. It was beautiful and fun.
www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
This one is about my first bike ride on the Sligo Creek Trail last weekend. It was beautiful and fun.
www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
My Metrobus reeked of stale tobacco smoke today. It was like I was on SEPTA in Philly.
November 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
My Metrobus reeked of stale tobacco smoke today. It was like I was on SEPTA in Philly.
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We're entering peak broomball season. There is a pick-up tournament next Saturday at the St. James and registration is open for the winter District Broomball season www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
DC area broomball pick-up an winter 2025-2026 season registration open - William F. Yurasko
District Broomball is hosting a pick-up tournament the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the winter season starting December 2.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We're entering peak broomball season. There is a pick-up tournament next Saturday at the St. James and registration is open for the winter District Broomball season www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
We're entering peak broomball season. There is a pick-up tournament next Saturday at the St. James and registration is open for the winter District Broomball season www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
DC area broomball pick-up an winter 2025-2026 season registration open - William F. Yurasko
District Broomball is hosting a pick-up tournament the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the winter season starting December 2.
www.yurasko.net
November 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We're entering peak broomball season. There is a pick-up tournament next Saturday at the St. James and registration is open for the winter District Broomball season www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
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Happy anniversary to the Max Headroom incident, the greatest example of signal hijacking.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Hea...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Hea...
November 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Happy anniversary to the Max Headroom incident, the greatest example of signal hijacking.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Hea...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Hea...
Another bicycling blog post?
This one is about my first bike ride on the Sligo Creek Trail last weekend. It was beautiful and fun.
www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
This one is about my first bike ride on the Sligo Creek Trail last weekend. It was beautiful and fun.
www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
First bike ride on the Sligo Creek Trail - William F. Yurasko
A Northern Virginia cyclist tries out the Sligo Creek Trail in Prince George's and Montgomery counties in Maryland.
www.yurasko.net
November 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Another bicycling blog post?
This one is about my first bike ride on the Sligo Creek Trail last weekend. It was beautiful and fun.
www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
This one is about my first bike ride on the Sligo Creek Trail last weekend. It was beautiful and fun.
www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
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Are we really going to let them win this???
Morning Poll: Who's having more fun, Alexandria or Arlington?
Morning Poll: Who’s having more fun, Alexandria or Arlington? | ALXnow
It's time to settle the score. ALXnow's sister site, ARLnow, got caught in the crossfire yesterday between two public officials hoping to clear up one question: Which locality is more fun, Arlington or...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Are we really going to let them win this???
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and yes, I have posted 7 blog posts about bicycling in the last 6 weeks www.yurasko.net/wfy/category...
Bicycling Archives - William F. Yurasko
I want to ride my bike, I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike I want to ride my bicycle
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November 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
and yes, I have posted 7 blog posts about bicycling in the last 6 weeks www.yurasko.net/wfy/category...
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I finally posted about my local bike trail being reopened after 6+ years www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
The Holmes Run Trail is finally connected under I-395 - William F. Yurasko
A major gap in the Holmes Run Trail, the portion underneath Interstate 395 in Alexandria, Va., reopened in September 2025.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I finally posted about my local bike trail being reopened after 6+ years www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
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The Washington State University Cougar Marching Band freakin' played Trogdor at their halftime show this weekend! And made ME! My husky head finally gets its due! 50 freakin' yards high man!
November 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The Washington State University Cougar Marching Band freakin' played Trogdor at their halftime show this weekend! And made ME! My husky head finally gets its due! 50 freakin' yards high man!
I finally posted about my local bike trail being reopened after 6+ years www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
The Holmes Run Trail is finally connected under I-395 - William F. Yurasko
A major gap in the Holmes Run Trail, the portion underneath Interstate 395 in Alexandria, Va., reopened in September 2025.
www.yurasko.net
November 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I finally posted about my local bike trail being reopened after 6+ years www.yurasko.net/wfy/2025/11/...
It's 11-11 and in DC sports, there is no more successful number than eleven. Retired by three teams (with another likely) and worn by a Super Bowl MVP. From 2022: www.yurasko.net/wfy/2022/03/...
Ryan Zimmerman number retirement means 11 will be retired by three DC teams - William F. Yurasko
Eleven is the most successful number in DC sports. Several prominent players have won championships and/or entered the Hall of Fame wearing 11.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
It's 11-11 and in DC sports, there is no more successful number than eleven. Retired by three teams (with another likely) and worn by a Super Bowl MVP. From 2022: www.yurasko.net/wfy/2022/03/...
It's turning into a tough season for Commanders fans and it's a shame, they deserve better.
Redskins fans though, they deserve every brutal loss for their constant whining that the slur is gone.
Redskins fans though, they deserve every brutal loss for their constant whining that the slur is gone.
November 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It's turning into a tough season for Commanders fans and it's a shame, they deserve better.
Redskins fans though, they deserve every brutal loss for their constant whining that the slur is gone.
Redskins fans though, they deserve every brutal loss for their constant whining that the slur is gone.