Thomas Ryder
@newt999.bsky.social
Many hats. Juggler. Plays with stories, tubas, spoons, whistles, ukuleles, bones, and harmonicas.
“The Universe is a big place, perhaps the biggest.” ~Kilgore Trout
“The Universe is a big place, perhaps the biggest.” ~Kilgore Trout
No Kings Roanoke has been an impressive, peaceful gathering of people who love our country. I estimate about 4000-5000 people showed up. Great speakers, drum circle, inflatables, road work, fellowship. #Indivisible #NoKings #Roanoke
October 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
No Kings Roanoke has been an impressive, peaceful gathering of people who love our country. I estimate about 4000-5000 people showed up. Great speakers, drum circle, inflatables, road work, fellowship. #Indivisible #NoKings #Roanoke
Today at the lake
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
October 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Today at the lake
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
September 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A few photos from late summer from in and around Roanoke, Virginia.
September 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
A few photos from late summer from in and around Roanoke, Virginia.
Visited Spain for first time. Spent half in Barcelona. Other half was in Gijón. Side trips from those bases.
Loved it all.
Loved it all.
July 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Visited Spain for first time. Spent half in Barcelona. Other half was in Gijón. Side trips from those bases.
Loved it all.
Loved it all.
[sigh]
BREAM: Is there an acknowledgement that there will be people, potentially millions of them, transitioned off healthcare programs?
RICK SCOTT: The only way you're gonna get of the program is if you way you do not want to work.
RICK SCOTT: The only way you're gonna get of the program is if you way you do not want to work.
June 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
[sigh]
Hand’s Off Rally in Roanoke, VA- a blue wall surrounded by miles of MAGA. #Handsoff
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Hands Off Rally Roanoke, VA
YouTube video by Thomas Ryder
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April 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Hand’s Off Rally in Roanoke, VA- a blue wall surrounded by miles of MAGA. #Handsoff
youtu.be/wI5kXjzP4u8?...
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Comprehensive.
🚨 SCOOP: Please read and share this new 23 page memo published by people familiar with the Neoreactionary and Network State movements and implications. This document needs to reach every Senator, every Representative, and every media outlet ASAP.
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america2.news
February 7, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Comprehensive.
60,000 legitimate votes in the NC Supreme Court race were being contested by the Republicans AFTER three separate canvas/recounts. 60,000 citizens including military. This continued disrespectful treatment of our election system by the Republican Party is tearing our country apart.
🚨BREAKING: North Carolina trial court DENIES Republican Party motion to throw out 60,000 votes cast in the November 2024. www.democracydocket.com/cases/north-...
🚨 Kivett v. North Carolina State Board of Elections II
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
January 14, 2025 at 2:21 AM
60,000 legitimate votes in the NC Supreme Court race were being contested by the Republicans AFTER three separate canvas/recounts. 60,000 citizens including military. This continued disrespectful treatment of our election system by the Republican Party is tearing our country apart.
The second paragraph is spot on. The culling of the federal job force will eviscerate Virginia’s economy.
"The opportunities we see...today are not because of [Rs] - they are thanks to [Ds] who have not only blocked [Rs]’ extreme agenda but have advanced policies to expand healthcare access, invest in public education & create safer communities." - @DPVAChair bluevirginia.us/2025/01/vide...
January 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The second paragraph is spot on. The culling of the federal job force will eviscerate Virginia’s economy.
I’m so happy for Virginia Tech’s Women’s basketball team for taking down undefeated Georgia Tech tonight. VT was rocked when head coach …what’s his name …abruptly left for Kentucky taking several key players. Coach Duffy, lured from Marquette, is building a new, solid foundation.
January 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I’m so happy for Virginia Tech’s Women’s basketball team for taking down undefeated Georgia Tech tonight. VT was rocked when head coach …what’s his name …abruptly left for Kentucky taking several key players. Coach Duffy, lured from Marquette, is building a new, solid foundation.
@bobbybuchanan.bsky.social Welcome to the peaceful sky world of blue. I meant to ask you if your old house is in any danger zones. My friend’s daughter lives in Glendale and has to evacuate. She’s waiting it out in 29 Palms.
January 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
@bobbybuchanan.bsky.social Welcome to the peaceful sky world of blue. I meant to ask you if your old house is in any danger zones. My friend’s daughter lives in Glendale and has to evacuate. She’s waiting it out in 29 Palms.
Just some stuff that I like. Sunsets from Dec 23. Cookies from Dec 22. Pasty from May 2023.
December 24, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Just some stuff that I like. Sunsets from Dec 23. Cookies from Dec 22. Pasty from May 2023.
Christmas is coming to my house.
December 15, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Christmas is coming to my house.
Things I’ve seen in the past week.
December 9, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Things I’ve seen in the past week.
Reposted by Thomas Ryder
FINAL: #Hokies 37, #UVA 17
Pop Watson threw for 254 yards and a TD, ran for 48 yards and a score.
APR with 3 sacks. Tuten 124 yards, 2 TDs.
Tech gets bowl eligible and beats Virginia for the 19th time in the last 20 meetings.
UVA finishes 5-7, its best mark under Tony Elliott
Pop Watson threw for 254 yards and a TD, ran for 48 yards and a score.
APR with 3 sacks. Tuten 124 yards, 2 TDs.
Tech gets bowl eligible and beats Virginia for the 19th time in the last 20 meetings.
UVA finishes 5-7, its best mark under Tony Elliott
December 1, 2024 at 4:21 AM
December 1, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Here are a few photos from the past month. The pine cone shots were from a fire road off The Blue Ridge Parkway north of Roanoke, VA. American Pharaoh statue at Oaklawn Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A paddle boat under repair in the morning mist on the Ohio River along the shore in Paducah.
November 22, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Here are a few photos from the past month. The pine cone shots were from a fire road off The Blue Ridge Parkway north of Roanoke, VA. American Pharaoh statue at Oaklawn Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A paddle boat under repair in the morning mist on the Ohio River along the shore in Paducah.
Winter is finally just starting to think about showing up here in Roanoke, VA. Sadly, my confused azaleas decided to fall bloom.
November 21, 2024 at 1:21 AM
Winter is finally just starting to think about showing up here in Roanoke, VA. Sadly, my confused azaleas decided to fall bloom.
I just observed this praying mantis capturing an unfortunate bee.
November 18, 2024 at 8:40 PM
I just observed this praying mantis capturing an unfortunate bee.
Morning sun tomatoes
November 16, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Morning sun tomatoes