Matt F.
@aflapr.bsky.social
Retired Coastie. “Champagne tastes best when totally unexpected.” - Astronaut Michael Collins
“How'd they print that? Where'd they print that? That's not real, is it? You can't print that!"
January 16, 2026 at 1:59 AM
“How'd they print that? Where'd they print that? That's not real, is it? You can't print that!"
I respect that Ben Affleck refused to wear a Yankees hat in Gone Girl so they had his character wear a Mets hat instead
January 15, 2026 at 4:55 PM
I respect that Ben Affleck refused to wear a Yankees hat in Gone Girl so they had his character wear a Mets hat instead
media.defense.gov
January 10, 2026 at 4:34 PM
“…even a single instance of outrage or
intemperate or improper treatment of any person with whom they have anything to do, in the
course of their duty, will meet with his pointed displeasure, and will be attended with
correspondent consequences.”
intemperate or improper treatment of any person with whom they have anything to do, in the
course of their duty, will meet with his pointed displeasure, and will be attended with
correspondent consequences.”
January 10, 2026 at 4:33 PM
“…even a single instance of outrage or
intemperate or improper treatment of any person with whom they have anything to do, in the
course of their duty, will meet with his pointed displeasure, and will be attended with
correspondent consequences.”
intemperate or improper treatment of any person with whom they have anything to do, in the
course of their duty, will meet with his pointed displeasure, and will be attended with
correspondent consequences.”
“They will endeavor to overcome difficulties, if any are experienced, by a cool and temperate perseverance in their duty--by address and moderation, rather than by vehemence or violence.”
January 10, 2026 at 4:32 PM
“They will endeavor to overcome difficulties, if any are experienced, by a cool and temperate perseverance in their duty--by address and moderation, rather than by vehemence or violence.”
We’ve come a long way from Alexander Hamilton’s letter to Revenue Cutter CO’s, “They will always keep in mind that their countrymen are freemen, and, as such, are impatient of everything that bears the least mark of a domineering spirit….
January 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
We’ve come a long way from Alexander Hamilton’s letter to Revenue Cutter CO’s, “They will always keep in mind that their countrymen are freemen, and, as such, are impatient of everything that bears the least mark of a domineering spirit….
When I was getting ready to retire from the Coast Guard, people would ask what I wanted to do next and my stock answer was bowl game CEO. Side note - Im still interested if anyone knows of an opening…
January 10, 2026 at 1:14 AM
When I was getting ready to retire from the Coast Guard, people would ask what I wanted to do next and my stock answer was bowl game CEO. Side note - Im still interested if anyone knows of an opening…
This is the kind of result Gene Weingarten from the Post use to joke about from the polls run at the end of the Lou Dobbs Tonight show…
“Finally, his poll. Here's how Lou phrased the question: ‘Is a bad immigration bill better than no bill at all?’”
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/life...
“Finally, his poll. Here's how Lou phrased the question: ‘Is a bad immigration bill better than no bill at all?’”
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/life...
Below the Beltway
www.washingtonpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
This is the kind of result Gene Weingarten from the Post use to joke about from the polls run at the end of the Lou Dobbs Tonight show…
“Finally, his poll. Here's how Lou phrased the question: ‘Is a bad immigration bill better than no bill at all?’”
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/life...
“Finally, his poll. Here's how Lou phrased the question: ‘Is a bad immigration bill better than no bill at all?’”
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/life...
We’re not dead, we’re Reston!!! LFG!
January 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
We’re not dead, we’re Reston!!! LFG!
And if we’re fighting “narco-terrorists” is everone in the JIATF South AOR getting imminent danger pay?
January 3, 2026 at 9:45 PM
And if we’re fighting “narco-terrorists” is everone in the JIATF South AOR getting imminent danger pay?
Reposted by Matt F.
making sure everybody knows to follow @thekenchilds.com, the internet's #1 sliding sports expert, ahead of the Winter Olympics
January 2, 2026 at 2:47 PM
making sure everybody knows to follow @thekenchilds.com, the internet's #1 sliding sports expert, ahead of the Winter Olympics
It was a great addition to New Year’s Day when college football stopped having full slates of games on. Now it’s just - there - if you can remember what day its on.
January 1, 2026 at 7:13 PM
It was a great addition to New Year’s Day when college football stopped having full slates of games on. Now it’s just - there - if you can remember what day its on.
We’re the NBC coverage and are getting pummeled with retirement village ads.
January 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM
We’re the NBC coverage and are getting pummeled with retirement village ads.
This year, this week, or today?
December 31, 2025 at 1:50 AM
This year, this week, or today?
It's a Wonderful Life: The Lost Ending - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 3:52 AM
21 yards and a cloud of dust!
December 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
21 yards and a cloud of dust!
If you have a Roku, they have a Live TV channel that is nothing but The Price Is Right from the Bob Barker era. I’ll put that on while riding my Peloton - they are amazing.
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
If you have a Roku, they have a Live TV channel that is nothing but The Price Is Right from the Bob Barker era. I’ll put that on while riding my Peloton - they are amazing.
I recommended Phil Spector, maybe I hashed up some settings or something. Anyway - it’s not what you’re looking for, but check out the Carpenters Christmas album. It’ll get you part of the way there
December 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I recommended Phil Spector, maybe I hashed up some settings or something. Anyway - it’s not what you’re looking for, but check out the Carpenters Christmas album. It’ll get you part of the way there
This is like I didnt understand why people watched more than 1 season of 24. I mean, you know it’s just all head fakery until the finale.
December 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
This is like I didnt understand why people watched more than 1 season of 24. I mean, you know it’s just all head fakery until the finale.
I dont know about dinner, but id like to spend a couple of hours at a bar in Pottersville on the 23rd
December 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I dont know about dinner, but id like to spend a couple of hours at a bar in Pottersville on the 23rd
The fashionista.com gift guides have been very helpful for me to find cool gifts for my wife and teen daughter. I’ve been using them for a decade now:
fashionista.com/2025/11/holi...
fashionista.com/2025/11/holi...
December 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The fashionista.com gift guides have been very helpful for me to find cool gifts for my wife and teen daughter. I’ve been using them for a decade now:
fashionista.com/2025/11/holi...
fashionista.com/2025/11/holi...