CynicalOptimist
@chadabarringer149.bsky.social
Late 50s Trade Unionist, Curmudgeon, and community volunteer. Fan of music, Baseball, Illini, EMU baseball and Miami RedHawk sports. “Those of us who can have an obligation to our community to give back. A hand up, not a handout.” - me
Consolidating my CDs to conserve space, 200+ in and I need to go grab more cases. I grossly underestimated what I accumulated over the last 4 decades. Jewel cases may go, but I can’t rid myself of most of the physical media itself.
August 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Consolidating my CDs to conserve space, 200+ in and I need to go grab more cases. I grossly underestimated what I accumulated over the last 4 decades. Jewel cases may go, but I can’t rid myself of most of the physical media itself.
Playing here in the Flats today.
August 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Playing here in the Flats today.
July 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Nanook, no no…
(Watch out where the huskies go)
(Watch out where the huskies go)
February 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Nanook, no no…
(Watch out where the huskies go)
(Watch out where the huskies go)
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Stolen from elsewhere. IYKYK
February 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Stolen from elsewhere. IYKYK
This was easier before progressive lenses and bad knees.
Decided to listen to Illini instead of watch. Maybe I should paint during every game?
Decided to listen to Illini instead of watch. Maybe I should paint during every game?
February 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This was easier before progressive lenses and bad knees.
Decided to listen to Illini instead of watch. Maybe I should paint during every game?
Decided to listen to Illini instead of watch. Maybe I should paint during every game?
Then remove all wheelchair ramps.
February 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Then remove all wheelchair ramps.
Proud Dad moment. He’s still basically a GA, but you have to start somewhere. And this is a great place to do so.
January 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Proud Dad moment. He’s still basically a GA, but you have to start somewhere. And this is a great place to do so.
“Back the Blue” this is okay now, I guess.
January 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
“Back the Blue” this is okay now, I guess.
To a life well lived - Thanks for everything, Mr. Baseball.
January 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
To a life well lived - Thanks for everything, Mr. Baseball.
Put it in the Louvre. Build the statue. It just means more. ILL!
January 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Put it in the Louvre. Build the statue. It just means more. ILL!