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Jake
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Local north-county San Diego resident.

There are FOUR lights!
Can’t wait to learn if @mattbelloni.bsky.social and @lucasshaw.bsky.social stuck it out for game 3!!
October 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I genuinely love that a rescue cat named Adonis is single handedly raising money for food banks around the country.

Well done BlueSky. And well done @cait.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
@seanfennessey.bsky.social Your Physical Media episode is the best thing I've heard - ever. Genuinely, thank you for putting this together. Now what charity can we donate to so we get the roundtable with the just the four spouses giving their opinions on your collecting hobby?!
September 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Onion does amazing work with one headline.
The Onion News Network truck is currently stationed outside the Broadview ICE Detention facility just outside of Chicago.
September 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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The Onion News Network truck is currently stationed outside the Broadview ICE Detention facility just outside of Chicago.
September 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Observations so far from watching the first NFL game on YouTube:

1. The ios app isn't great at switching from window to full screen;
2. Yes, I will buy a Minivan built by Lucid because Timmy Chalamet (but really 450 miles on a charge - if true);
3. I'm glad football is back on.
September 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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It was an honor to co-program a Robert Altman collection with @criterion.bsky.social to pair with our Hall of Fame episode of The Big Picture coming in September. Altman means a lot to me, hope you enjoy.
August 15, 2025 at 3:24 AM
music.apple.com/us/album/hea...

Current work playlist. This really gets me in the zone. Much better than doomscrolling.
Heard Noises by Matt Berry on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 14 Songs
music.apple.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Uh oh. 3rd grader just discovered that Marvel Rivals is a thing.

Any gamer parents have advice on red flags to look out for that would be negative in the community?

You know…so I can slack on my responsibility as a good dad and let him stay occupied with something new while I watch football.
January 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Go Tampa!

Cc: @sandiegomts.bsky.social what can we do to help make this happen?
for those asking, this is the route (from USF to downtown, through the Heights). Every 15m on weekdays & 30m on weekends. All for $1.6 million a year. Your city can do it, too! (I'm going to point out again that @lynnhurtak.com is chiefly responsible for this happening)
January 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Christmas Tree trimmed.

Bonus cat included.
December 1, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Did you know our local paper still runs the daily TV listings?

Also, they still print comics, which my kid loves reading when we do breakfast at the local shop.
November 26, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Another win this week. Bedtime reading and the 8 year old asks “Can you pick one of the stories the rabbits tell each other in Watership Down and read that?”

Friends, we read the chapter “Rowsby Woof and the Fairy-Wog-Dog” and it was a hit.

I’ve rarely been happier.
November 24, 2024 at 4:03 AM
It’s those small moments. Like when your kid voluntarily asks to go for a hike. These days are the best.
November 24, 2024 at 4:00 AM
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Hello Bluesky 👋

We're the digital team over at ABC 10News in San Diego.

Our goal is to inform San Diegans via in-depth reporting from all the communities across the area.

We strive to cover stories that matter, leaving an impression and continued impact well after our first time covering them.
November 18, 2024 at 7:37 PM
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Deliberately focusing posts on San Diego since I moved to Bluesky. The highest result from 2010s Twitter was when it connected me to real folks talking local topics & meeting up. Lowest value was drowning in national politics/global affairs & celebs. Tech & policy results were pretty mid.
November 9, 2024 at 5:33 PM
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let's all try to be aware that the vibes are real off rn
October 28, 2024 at 12:23 AM
This makes me feel so good on a hard day. I get to surprise my kid with tix to one of Al’s shows next summer, and his little mind is going to be blown!

Look forward to the good times, it helps on rough days.
My MSG show will be MUCH funnier.
October 28, 2024 at 12:14 AM
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My MSG show will be MUCH funnier.
October 27, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Saturday night Halloween party options as a parent of young kids:

1. Great friends - 45 min drive. Party already has 90 guests (50% are kids); or

2. Neighbors live two houses down and party starts at 6. We don’t know many people but they have cool decorations.

There really is no choice here.
October 25, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Cat comfort picture for your evening.
October 22, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Amazing hike this morning at Calavera in Carlsbad. Really proud of the kiddo for not complaining one bit.

Also, did you know we have a volcano in North County San Diego?
October 20, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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My book is out in a mere 47 days.
The first biography of Terrence Malick. The Magic Hours: the Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick by John Bleasdale
October 18, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Great list for our San Diego community!
San Diego Starter Pack updated! Get some localism in your feeds.
go.bsky.app/NcK9zp4
October 19, 2024 at 9:21 PM