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@decemberjazz.bsky.social
Former hitchhiking music hack bikist
Do Tongan surnames have meanings, such as location or trade? E.g., a German ancestor of mine lived near a river called Saale. Taxation brought a need for record keeping in a time when surnames were not ubiquitous. Surnames were created from location and profession: Saal(e)man,Tailor, Smith...
February 9, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Do Tongan surnames have meanings, such as location or trade? E.g., a German ancestor of mine lived near a river called Saale. Taxation brought a need for record keeping in a time when surnames were not ubiquitous. Surnames were created from location and profession: Saal(e)man,Tailor, Smith...
Yeah, I noticed that. So unusual.
February 9, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Yeah, I noticed that. So unusual.
I spent two weeks on holiday in Cuba, about 12 years ago. It was quite unlike the tone of the above claim. People were friendly, kind and generous, though not rich. They liked Americans, the food and music were spectacular.
February 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
I spent two weeks on holiday in Cuba, about 12 years ago. It was quite unlike the tone of the above claim. People were friendly, kind and generous, though not rich. They liked Americans, the food and music were spectacular.
This ubiquitous 'influencer' moniker is certainly a low-brow meme.
February 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
This ubiquitous 'influencer' moniker is certainly a low-brow meme.
Why did Bannon record this?
February 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Why did Bannon record this?
Who put those words into Miller's mouth? Will he vote for Democrats next election?
February 2, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Who put those words into Miller's mouth? Will he vote for Democrats next election?
South Milwaukee? Pulaski High School? Square pizza?
January 31, 2026 at 9:39 PM
South Milwaukee? Pulaski High School? Square pizza?
Or you're living in 4th century BC Greece.
January 31, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Or you're living in 4th century BC Greece.