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Brad Wendel

@wendelsworlds.bsky.social

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I write sci-fi and fantasy stories, deep/over-thinker, trying to learn and explore as much as I can. Proud husband, dad, Non-Partisan, Husker/Packer/Bluejay fan, INFJ, fellow human being.

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Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · Jan 2

Cherish your life today.
Explore.
Feel.
Think.
Remember.
Look up.

Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · 1d

“I want to surround myself with people who can touch the hearts of others.”

Matthew Dowd @matthewjdowd.bsky.social · 2d

"Trump officials laugh behind closed doors at those of us who try to lead lives of compassion and empathy. Trump could care less about his own voters, and doesn’t respect them" ihttps://open.substack.com/pub/matthewdowd/p/demanding-leaders-with-a-soft-touch?r=130087&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Demanding Leaders with a Soft Touch in Their Soul

This week I highlighted the birthday of Brazilian writer Mário de Andrade, who was born October 9, 1893.

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Karim Wafa-Al Hussaini @karimwafa.bsky.social · 7d

I just know that we are all meant for so much more.

That’s what’s so frustrating. It’s knowing deep in your soul that this isn’t the way things are supposed to be. It was made this way. And just as it was made. It can be unmade.

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Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · 12d

I am this old.

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Michael . Keller @meknowhu.bsky.social · 13d

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Kepano Kolohe @alala55.bsky.social · 16d

Please repost this…. Thank you.

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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · 17d

"The way to find out about our place in the universe is by examining the universe and by examining ourselves - without preconceptions, with as unbiased a mind as we can muster."
-Carl Sagan

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Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · 17d

10000% agree.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18d

Kimmel: "This show is not important. What is important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this."

Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · 18d

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Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · 19d

Fuck you, 47 and RFKJr.

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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · 19d

We all have a thirst for wonder. It's a deeply human quality. Science and religion are both bound up with it. What I'm saying is, you don't have to make stories up, you don't have to exaggerate. There's wonder and awe enough in the real world. Nature's a lot better at inventing wonders than we are.

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Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · 19d

Anyone who lives with autism, has seen the wide spectrum of genetics, environments, ages & conditions in the families of autistic people, will quickly realize that any statistical impact of Tylenol pales in comparison to more likely causes, and know it’s MORE important we focus on caring for them.

Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · 20d

My wife and I found the solution. If we simply put our political and social leaders inside a Golden Retriever farm for a week, they’ll be reminded of the joys of life, how greater happiness is over sadness, and they will come out ready to make the world better for everyone, not just themselves.

a group of puppies are playing in the snow with a mother dog .

ALT: a group of puppies are playing in the snow with a mother dog .

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Andrew Hammond @ahamm.bsky.social · 24d

a man in a suit and tie is giving a speech on a television show

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is giving a speech on a television show

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Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · 27d

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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 28d

I’m tired of being pitted against my neighbor.

I’m tired of being told to hate my neighbor.

People across the political spectrum are hungry for a new kind of politics.

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Magedah Shabo @magedah.bsky.social · 28d

#DailyHaikuPrompt (dew) #Haiku

even on
the yellow leaf—
morning dew

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Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · 29d

“I couldn’t care less” is what the worst leaders say, especially when it comes to an opportunity to help others and improve the world. They should be replaced with anyone else as soon as possible. Can you honestly say they should ever be in charge of anything other than themselves? Disgraceful.

Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · Sep 11

Listen to our better angels …

Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · Sep 8

Still heading in the right direction …

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Star Trek Minus Context @nocontexttrek1.bsky.social · Sep 5

Star Trek The Original Series scene. We're on the bridge of the Enterprise. Kirk is standing in gold uniform and seems perturbed about something perturbing going on. Closed caption reads, "NOTHING MAKES SENSE."

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Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · Sep 1

Bring on the Fall!

Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · Aug 27

Well done. Quality storytelling in the SW Universe.

Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · Aug 27

The spice biscuits must flow.

Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · Aug 26

Anyone has the right to burn a flag. It’s protected speech. End of story.

Brad Wendel @wendelsworlds.bsky.social · Aug 26

Wait for it … 2026 Midterms.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · Aug 26

Jordy: I call it the leaky fascist faucet. You have CEOs giving Trump gold, then it's let's do a little gerrymandering, let's send the National Guard into this one city, and the next. And then? It'll be:

We need to deploy the military during elections to make sure no "election fraud" is happening.