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Mark the Shark (he/him/his)

@ringwraith66.bsky.social

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Father of four, husband, engineer, business owner, dog & cat owner, proud Moose member, LGBTQIA+ Ally, and protector of the vulnerable. Hobbies include sewing, bird watching, gardening, woodworking, reading sci-fi/fantasy, cooperative board games.

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Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Jan 27

We can't make America the best it can be with hate, cruelty & outrage directed at some of our own citizens. I don't know if our Country will ever be great for all of our citizens, but I believe we can only move towards improvement for all by more of us choosing a better set of values. #kindness

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Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · 14h

Finally finished the last of the six quilt tops I'm making for Xmas presents. That gives me little over two months to turn them into blankets. Little Bear is always ready to "help" but Princess Sparkle recently had surgery, so she wasn't in the mood. #sewing #quilting #yorkies #cats #kindness

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Aug 21

My wife was gone for a few days on a fun trip with two of my daughters, so I did a sewing project to distract from my loneliness. This is the third of four quilt tops for blankets I'm making for my sisters. As usual, Little Bear and Princess Sparkle "helped" me. #sewing #quilting #yorkies #cats

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Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Jul 23

Due to the recent death of my son, I haven't been on Bluesky or done any sewing projects in three months. This past weekend I started a new sewing project and I found some peace making this quilt top. We have adopted our son's cat, Princess Sparkle, who likes to "help". #sewing #quilting #cats

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Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Apr 2

Wisconsin voters disappointed me last November but I'm glad they woke up to see the threat to our democracy is real, despite Musk's blatant attempt to subverting fair voting.

Holly @hollytrolley.bsky.social · Apr 2

Suck my metaphorical dick Elon

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Mar 24

It was a rainy day, so I finally finished up the top of the chartreuse plaid quilt blanket I'm making for one of my sisters while Little Bear napped. Late in the afternoon, went to see the movie Locked with some of my kids, niece and nephew. #sewing #quilting #kindness #Yorkie #Family

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Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Mar 16

Today I made some progress on the chartreuse plaid quilt blanket I'm making for one of my sisters (8 of 16 blocks completed). Late in the afternoon, my wife and I & Little Bear drove Madison to visit my youngest daughter and son-in-law. Got to wear my new cap! #sewing #quilting #kindness #Yorkie

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Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Mar 13

Last night my wife was out with friends so I started my next quilt blanket (a chartreuse plaid for one of my sisters). Little Bear stared at me sadly for a while, then I set up a spot for her near me, and then finally she made me stop sewing. Made some progress. #sewing #quilting #kindness #Yorkie

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Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Mar 11

I was taking a short break from sewing but, once I heard Joanne's was closing, I went shopping for my next 4 projects (stood in line for 3 hours). I just finished cutting the pieces for the quilt blankets I'm making for my 4 sisters (hopefully will look like plaid). #sewing #quilting #kindness

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Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Mar 3

Good girl, Sparkle. ❤️

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Feb 24

Had a very fun birthday weekend as all the kids came home. Saturday we played some board games,Jackbox, and watched some movies. Sunday was more games, a very fun session of family DND, and then off to the movie theater to see The Monkey. The weekend activities wore out Little Bear. #Family #DND

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Feb 20

I finally finished the tops for the quilts I'm making for two of my nieces. They are made of the same fabrics but arranged slightly differently (didn't want to make them identical). My wife was not home so Little Bear hung around me and "helped". #sewing #quilting #kindness #DogsofBluesky #Yorkie

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Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Feb 15

She's a yorkie and, yes, incredibly cute.

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Feb 12

It's very sad how only 80 years later America is facing a very similar fascism that was voted into power.

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Feb 12

Can't wait to see new Captain America movie this weekend!

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Feb 10

While I was sewing today, Little Bear was on sentry duty (barking at every dog or human that walked by) while soaking up the sun and laying by the heat vent. A nice way to spend a cold Wisconsin day. Later in the day, she fell asleep while we had our family videocall. #DogsofBluesky #dogs #yorkies

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Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Feb 10

I had a great day today as my wife & I had a nice videocall with the kids and spent a good part of the day getting the sashing done on my current quilt project. Next up will be the border, but I may not get to that for a couple of weeks. Stay tuned. #sewing #quilting #kindness

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Feb 9

Short week at work as I was in Florida for three days. There are terrible people still trying to destroy our democracy, so we have to help the vulnerable. Today I completed the final two sets of 4 blocks for my next quilt project. Next up will be the sashing and borders. #sewing #quilting #kindness

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Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Feb 2

It was a challenging day to stay positive but there are always bright spots (my wife and kids). I also spent time at the sewing machine, completing the 3rd set of 4 blocks for my next quilt project and also helping my daughter's roommate make a quilt for their niece. #sewing #quilting #kindness

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Feb 1

It was a long busy week at work in addition to all the horrible shit that Trump & his MAGA cronies are doing, so I spent my Friday evening at home sewing. I completed the 2nd set of 4 blocks for my next quilt project (there will be 5 sets of 4 blocks when done). #sewing #quilting #kindness

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Jan 27

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Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Jan 27

My wife and I don't have any grandchildren yet but we do have a handful of grandpets thanks to our four wonderful kids. Meet Peaches & Peanut, Oogi, Alice and Princess Sparkle. During the course of my life, I have found dogs and cats to be preferable to most people. #dogs #cats #grandpets #beagles

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Jan 26

Him was good boi. ❤️

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Jan 26

Started a new quilt blanket today after almost a month away. I'm using 20 different batik colors, which my daughter helped me divide into 5 sets of 4 colors. Each set will make four blocks (below is the first set. There will be a lot of blues, green and teals in this project. #sewing #quilting

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Jan 24

When my wife isn't home or is busy doing something around the house, then our yorkie Little Bear will come lay by me. Otherwise, she only has eyes for her Momma. #DogsofBluesky #dogs #yorkies

Mark the Shark (he/him/his) @ringwraith66.bsky.social · Jan 23

I am blessed with three wonderful daughters and one terrific son!