Andrew Shippin
@adshippin.bsky.social
A culinary inept, early 60s, 4 x heart attack survivor, and occasional binge poster. Addicted to photography, aviation, history, cats, Star Trek, and the news.
One of the more interesting aspects of history is that there is always something new to learn. I have heard of "The Bloody Tower of York". However I was unfamiliar with it's history.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
One of the more interesting aspects of history is that there is always something new to learn. I have heard of "The Bloody Tower of York". However I was unfamiliar with it's history.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...
There are lessons to be learned in this story.
Newcastle professor recalls US-Japan picnic truce
Prof Nick Megoran says the picnic on Aka island is as remarkable as the 1914 Christmas Day truce.
www.bbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
There are lessons to be learned in this story.
For those interested... I have a Blog at: ashippin.blogspot.com.
The infrequent babblings of Andrew Shippin.
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October 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
For those interested... I have a Blog at: ashippin.blogspot.com.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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My parents, and my mother in particular loved her show "Keeping up Appearances"
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Patricia Routledge: Keeping Up Appearances star dies at 96
She also starred in Alan Bennett's TV monologues and played the BBC's amateur sleuth Hetty Wainthropp.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
My parents, and my mother in particular loved her show "Keeping up Appearances"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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September 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I am not sure why this appeared in my news feed. However it's nice to look at and perhaps even dream a bit. Load a small photo kit perhaps use it to tour air museums.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:24 AM
I am not sure why this appeared in my news feed. However it's nice to look at and perhaps even dream a bit. Load a small photo kit perhaps use it to tour air museums.
www.astonmartin.com/en-us/models...
www.astonmartin.com/en-us/models...
Funniest event I saw during #COVID. I was in line at #7/11, and a customer at the counter took a step back on to one of those 7 foot separation disks, pulled out a flip phone and shouted "ENERGIZE". Everyone thought he was crazy except me, and I applauded. He then took a bow and left. #startrek
September 22, 2025 at 6:48 AM
HE is a dictator...
On Friday, Trump re-upped his claim that critical television coverage of him is “illegal” and pushed back on criticisms that his administration was taking actions that limit free speech.
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September 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
HE is a dictator...
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Giving a bully your lunch money is only a temporary downpayment for future bullying.
We ALL need to step up for the first amendment.
By-the-way, for the record, this ex-Disney employee finds Jimmy Kimmel very talented and funny.
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We ALL need to step up for the first amendment.
By-the-way, for the record, this ex-Disney employee finds Jimmy Kimmel very talented and funny.
mh
September 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Giving a bully your lunch money is only a temporary downpayment for future bullying.
We ALL need to step up for the first amendment.
By-the-way, for the record, this ex-Disney employee finds Jimmy Kimmel very talented and funny.
mh
We ALL need to step up for the first amendment.
By-the-way, for the record, this ex-Disney employee finds Jimmy Kimmel very talented and funny.
mh
Despicable... Trump's entire administration is rotten to the core.
Border czar Tom Homan was investigated by federal law enforcement last year and allegedly accepted $50k in cash from agents who were posing as business executives seeking government contracts, MSNBC reports.
Border czar Tom Homan was investigated by DOJ for potential bribery, MSNBC reports
In statements to POLITICO, senior Trump administration officials confirmed an investigation but slammed it as "blatantly political."
www.politico.com
September 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Despicable... Trump's entire administration is rotten to the core.
Worth Watching...
'Dangerous as hell': Cruz slams FCC chair's ABC threats
YouTube video by CNN
www.youtube.com
September 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Worth Watching...
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Today I've agreed with Ted Cruz and Michael Eisner. Dark times.
Michael Eisner, who served as CEO of Disney for 21 years and acquired ABC while he was in charge, slams his successor Bob Iger for bending the knee.
September 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Today I've agreed with Ted Cruz and Michael Eisner. Dark times.
The first thing you do when you make a budget is to fathom out what you don't need. Given that #ABC is giving into to the orange buffoon, It's time for me to remove #DisneyPlus from my channel line up. #kimmel
September 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The first thing you do when you make a budget is to fathom out what you don't need. Given that #ABC is giving into to the orange buffoon, It's time for me to remove #DisneyPlus from my channel line up. #kimmel
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Public media stations around the country are anxiously awaiting the results of today’s House vote that could claw back $1.1 billion from public broadcasting.
‘Catastrophic’: Rural public media stations brace for GOP cuts
NPR and PBS member stations with smaller budgets will struggle to stay on the air if Congress nixes current funding, public media executives warn.
www.politico.com
June 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Public media stations around the country are anxiously awaiting the results of today’s House vote that could claw back $1.1 billion from public broadcasting.
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Trump’s politicization of the military is frightening and dangerous.
June 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Trump’s politicization of the military is frightening and dangerous.
Today May 05 would have been my Mother's 94th Birthday. Not a day goes by that I don't wish I could tell her that I love her one more time.
May 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Today May 05 would have been my Mother's 94th Birthday. Not a day goes by that I don't wish I could tell her that I love her one more time.
Amazing, I haven't smoked in 10 years. Yet I saw someone opening a pack of Camels, and lighting one. For all of 15 seconds I was ready to run into 7/11, and buy a pack. Oddly enough I then noticed this sign, and I agree!
April 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Amazing, I haven't smoked in 10 years. Yet I saw someone opening a pack of Camels, and lighting one. For all of 15 seconds I was ready to run into 7/11, and buy a pack. Oddly enough I then noticed this sign, and I agree!
There is much to be said for a simple #english #breakfast. Two eggs, bacon, beans and a cup of hot tea.
April 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
There is much to be said for a simple #english #breakfast. Two eggs, bacon, beans and a cup of hot tea.
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Trump will reportedly end the IRS Direct File program that allowed taxpayers to file taxes for free.
This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the government for years to block IRS free file.
Intuit donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
See how this works?
This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the government for years to block IRS free file.
Intuit donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
See how this works?
April 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Trump will reportedly end the IRS Direct File program that allowed taxpayers to file taxes for free.
This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the government for years to block IRS free file.
Intuit donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
See how this works?
This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the government for years to block IRS free file.
Intuit donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
See how this works?
To my family, friends, loved ones, and all who celebrate...
April 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
To my family, friends, loved ones, and all who celebrate...
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