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Child of the 1960s

@childofthe1960s.bsky.social

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Center-left Democrat. Grew up in the 1960s and my pop culture taste reflects that. Live in NYC with my Dutch wife & our dog. Retired Public Relations Recruiter. Ex-Accountant. Been to Europe 30 times. Long-suffering New York Yankees fan.

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Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · Sep 10

I only want people to die when they are very old of natural causes.

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 10h

One of my very favorite movie stars. R.I.P. Diane Keaton.

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Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning ‘Annie Hall’ Star, Dies at 79

Diane Keaton, who starred in "Annie Hall," has died. She was 79.

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Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 1d

Last night Jimmy Kimmel met Jimmy Kibble! Go to 12:08 of this video and learn something about college football!

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Trump REALLY Wants Nobel Peace Prize, Marjorie Taylor Greene Has Had Enough & We Meet Jimmy Kibble!

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 1d

When I was a little boy my parents assured me I would get the hang of tying my shoelaces. I think they overestimated me.

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 1d

What sad news! R.I.P. John Lodge.

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Moody Blues' John Lodge Dies 'Suddenly and Unexpectedly'

Moody Blues legend John Lodge died suddenly and unexpectedly at age 82 in October 2025

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Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 2d

That threshold has been particularly hard for Le Pen and her troops to surpass, with voters of different political persuasions motivated until now to unite behind mainstream candidates to keep the far right out — albeit with a shrinking margin. 3/3

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 2d

In France’s peculiar two-round electoral system, parties must effectively be supported by more than 50 percent of voters in the runoff to win. 2/

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Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 2d

If misery loves company, we have some company. Though there is hope.

The worst-case scenario for Europhiles might, of course, never materialize. For all its bullish rhetoric, the National Rally has yet to prove that it can break through electoral barriers that have consistently constrained it.1

The EU’s worst nightmare has never looked so real

If the far right gains control of parliament in the EU’s second-largest country, Europe will fundamentally change.

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Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 3d

Now that The 2025 New York Yankees season is over, I’m going to stress about all the other things that I have absolutely no control over.

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 4d

"Before Kimmel, the Smothers Brothers Ate It. President Nixon got the brothers’ variety show cancelled after they wouldn’t let up on Vietnam. In the wake of the new late-night wars, Dick Smothers is having flashbacks." via @newyorker.com

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Before Kimmel, the Smothers Brothers Ate It

President Nixon got the brothers’ variety show cancelled after they wouldn’t let up on Vietnam. In the wake of the new late-night wars, Dick Smothers is having flashbacks.

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Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 4d

Lawrence O'Donnell realizes that Jake Tapper covers this President and the President very differently.

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Lawrence: Trump reveals he’s considering pardoning convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell describes how when Donald Trump “pretends to look at” whether he should pardon convicted sex-trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, whose appeal the Supreme Court refused to hear, he...

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Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 4d

"The Prime Minister Who Tried to Have a Life Outside the Office. As the thirtysomething leader of Finland, Sanna Marin pursued an ambitious policy agenda. The press focused on her nights out and how she paid for breakfast." via @newyorker.com

The Prime Minister Who Tried to Have a Life Outside the Office

As the thirtysomething leader of Finland, Sanna Marin pursued an ambitious policy agenda. The press focussed on her nights out and how she paid for breakfast.

www.newyorker.com

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 4d

I wouldn't be surprised if The New York Yankees get blown out again tonight or if The New York Yankees have a great comeback & win the ALDS. Nothing surprises me anymore.

a man in a car with the words i 'm not even surprised on the bottom

ALT: a man in a car with the words i 'm not even surprised on the bottom

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Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 5d

I don't know who I want to win between The Los Angeles Dodgers and The Philadelphia Phillies and it sure as heck won't affect the outcome of this series.

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 5d

I liked it better when the sun was out later.

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 6d

When we live in New York City it is currently 82F and feels like 85F. In my wife’s hometown of Den Helder in The Netherlands aka Holland it is 57F and feels like 42F. Yes, they are both in the Northern Hemisphere!

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 7d

Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be baseball fans.

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 7d

She is not in the starting lineup but if The New York Yankees need someone to come off the bench or out of the bullpen, Pepper is ready!

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 7d

Of course, I knew who Jimmy Kimmel was but except for some clips that went viral, I hadn't watched him much. Thanks to the publicity that Brendan Carr and the FCC gave him, I now realize he is very funny and very likeable and catch his show online.

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Trump Sending ICE to the Super Bowl, MAGA Melts Down Over Bad Bunny & Jon Stewart Surprises Jimmy

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 7d

Don't say Kenan Thompson didn't warn you!

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Trump now openly embracing Project 2025 despite campaign denials

“Trump is openly admitting that the playbook he disavowed throughout his campaign is not only the blueprint for his administration, it’s the key to using this shutdown for a MAGA makeover of the Ameri...

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Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 8d

Though if New York Governor Kathy Hochul wants to bet 365 Ess-a-Bagels for the next 12 months of breakfast and Ontario Premiere Doug Ford wants to bet 365 Tim Hortons Apple Fritter Donuts for the next 12 months of breakfast that's OK. 2/2

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 8d

PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! Keep the politicians and politics out of the upcoming Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees American League Division Series! This has NOTHING to do with the USA vs. Canada! It's 2 American League rivals playing baseball to go to the American League Championship Series! 1/

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 8d

Just had my 58th annual flu shot (1968-2025). That has to be an all-time record.

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 8d

HOLY SCHLIT!
Get your passports ready!
The New York Yankees are going to Toronto!!

Finally, The New York Yankees win a big game against The Boston Red Sox! For one night I feel like it’s 1919-2003 again!

Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 9d

Did you find yourself saying yesterday, "I can't believe it's October." You were not the only one.

"Newscasters Shocked it's October" via Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Newscasters Shocked it's October

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Child of the 1960s @childofthe1960s.bsky.social · 9d

And IF The Yankees play The Blue Jays in the ALDS, keep the politicians out of this. Though if New York Governor Kathy Hochul wants to bet a year’s supply of Ess-A-Bagels and Ontario Premiere Doug Ford wants to bet a year’s supply of Tim Hortons Apple Fritter Donuts that OK. (2/2)