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Rob LaRocque

@roblarocque.bsky.social

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“Our endless and impossible journey toward home is in fact our home.” - David Foster Wallace “Quit a-hollerin’ at me.” - John Prine Purity is a lie, authenticity is a myth, and everything is political - even yo mama. I like your dog.

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 4h

On Fridays, we dance like Dean Moriarty.
#TheRoadIsLife
#TheOnlyPeopleForMe

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 5h

A scary movie a day until Halloween. Name the film and director, and provide an image.
Film: Phantasm (1979)
Director: Don Coscarelli
#Filmsky #DonCoscarelli #MovieSky #TheLadyInLavender #HorrorMovie #TheTallMan #MovieChallenge #FilmChallenge #HorrorSky #HalloweenSky

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 12h

#PhotoArt #Art #Photography #Photosky #Americana #Artsky #PhotoEdit #Monochrome #BlackAndWhite #BlackAndWhitePhotography

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 18h

Record of the Day, Part 2:
Rest in Peace, John Lodge. Just a singer in a rock and roll band, but that was a lot.
#MusicSky #TheMoodyBlues #VinylCommunity #JohnLodge #VinylSky #Prog #VinylRecords #ClassicRock

Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 18h

Record of the Day, Part 1:
Happy birthday, John Prine
#FuckCovid
#MusicSky #JohnPrine #VinylCommunity #SingerSongwriter #Americana #VinylSky #FolkSky #VinylRecords #FolkMusic

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 18h

My condolences during this difficult time

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 19h

Quote of the Day:
“Once you've seen it, keeping quiet, saying nothing, becomes as political an act as speaking out. There is no innocence. Either way, you're accountable.”
- Arundhati Roy
#QuoteOfTheDay #ArundhatiRoy #Accountability #BearingWitness #Complicity

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 1d

#Cyclumpkin

Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 1d

#MusicChallenge
#KillerTunes
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The Pale Man – Pan’s Labyrinth

Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 1d

Record of the Day:
“I went back to see the gypsy
It was nearly early dawn
The gypsy's door was open wide
But the gypsy was gone”
#MusicSky #BobDylan #VinylCommunity #SingerSongwriter #VinylSky #FolkRock #VinylRecords #CountryRock #TheManInMe

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 1d

Share someone who looks stylish in overalls.

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 1d

A scary movie a day until Halloween. Name the film and director, and provide an image.
Film: Sleepaway Camp (1983)
Director: Robert Hiltzik
#Filmsky #RobertHiltzik #MovieSky #Slasher #HorrorMovie #MovieChallenge #TwistEnding #FilmChallenge #HorrorSky #HalloweenSky

Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 1d

#PhotoArt #UpstateNY #Art #TheRoadIsLife #Photography #GoEverywhere #Photosky #Americana #Artsky

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 1d

Quote of the Day:
"America has the best politicians money can buy"
- Will Rogers
#QuoteOfTheDay #WillRogers #PoliticalCorruption

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 2d

#PlayItSam

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 2d

Like she cares about Christianity

Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 2d

#MusicChallenge
#KillerTunes
10/9
Vampire Gang - Near Dark

Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, but with the emphasis on the first syllable Kay-ro

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 2d

Cairo

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 2d

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 2d

Record of the Day:
The birth of more than one legend.

Yes, this looks like an original pressing. I promise you, it’s not. I don’t have anywhere near that kind of cash.

#MusicSky #JohnFahey #VinylCommunity #VinylSky #GuitarSoli #VinylRecords #FolkMusic

Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 2d

#PhotoArt #CemeteryShots #Art #GoEverywhere #Photography #Photosky #Americana #Artsky #Catskills

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 2d

A scary movie a day until Halloween. Name the film and director, and provide an image.
Film: Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Director: George Romero
#Filmsky #GeorgeRomero #MovieSky #ZombieMovie #HorrorMovie #MovieChallenge #FilmChallenge #HorrorSky #HalloweenSky

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a good watch, lots of fun if not especially deep.

Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 2d

In times of trouble, a hero will arise.

Alpheus Williams @alphwilliams.bsky.social · 2d

Love this guy!

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Kristi Noem been real quiet ever since this dropped

YouTube video by Keith Edwards

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Rob LaRocque @roblarocque.bsky.social · 2d

Quote of the Day:
"A poem cannot stop a bullet. A novel can't defuse a bomb. But we are not helpless. We can sing the truth and name the liars."
- Salman Rushdie
#QuoteOfTheDay #SalmanRushdie #RevolutionaryArt