LDMcCleary
@ldmccleary.bsky.social
Pilot, investor, student of WWII and modern warfare, love all things new and fresh especially if technology related. I try to be informed about current World affairs. I enjoy travel and photography. Gold Star family member. BS Indiana U, MS, Pitt.
I have been surprised at the lack of comment on the festering MN welfare fraud situation. I guess everyone on Bluesky must think welfare fraud is OK so long as it happens in a lib Dem state? I am sure not OK with it as that means that the needy will not receive the benefits of those Federal $.
January 7, 2026 at 5:55 PM
I have been surprised at the lack of comment on the festering MN welfare fraud situation. I guess everyone on Bluesky must think welfare fraud is OK so long as it happens in a lib Dem state? I am sure not OK with it as that means that the needy will not receive the benefits of those Federal $.
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On January 6, 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state in the U.S. New Mexicans know our history goes back hundreds and thousands of years though, predating most other states. Happy Birthday to the best state in the country! #NewMexico
January 6, 2026 at 9:32 PM
On January 6, 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state in the U.S. New Mexicans know our history goes back hundreds and thousands of years though, predating most other states. Happy Birthday to the best state in the country! #NewMexico
Sharing a view of the distant, snowy Sange de Cristo mountins, taken from our east side patio, northern New Mexico
January 5, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Sharing a view of the distant, snowy Sange de Cristo mountins, taken from our east side patio, northern New Mexico
On 4 January 1944, Operation Carpetbagger began flying night-time missions to Occupied Europe to provide aerial supply of weapons and other materials to resistance fighters in France, Italy and the Low Countries by the U.S. Army Air Forces.
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Operation Carpetbagger - Wikipedia
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January 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM
On 4 January 1944, Operation Carpetbagger began flying night-time missions to Occupied Europe to provide aerial supply of weapons and other materials to resistance fighters in France, Italy and the Low Countries by the U.S. Army Air Forces.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operati...
So, this morning we had a very non- New Mexico weather event- low fog in the valleys below our house. Most unusual for here given our high-desert very dry climate. We had rain sometime during part of last night and voila, low fog in the morning. At least we finally go some moisture!
January 2, 2026 at 6:11 PM
So, this morning we had a very non- New Mexico weather event- low fog in the valleys below our house. Most unusual for here given our high-desert very dry climate. We had rain sometime during part of last night and voila, low fog in the morning. At least we finally go some moisture!
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December 2025 was the warmest on record for Albuquerque, 4.8º warmer than the next warmest December (1950). It stands out most when you compare it to previous Decembers and when you look at average temperatures over the year. It's startling. #NMwx
January 1, 2026 at 8:54 PM
December 2025 was the warmest on record for Albuquerque, 4.8º warmer than the next warmest December (1950). It stands out most when you compare it to previous Decembers and when you look at average temperatures over the year. It's startling. #NMwx
One of my New Year's Resolutions is to get back into photography in 2026. I have been busy with work in 2025 but I am planning to try to do more photo safaris here in NM in 2026. Here is a photo of a January sunrise over the Sangre de Cristo mountains from my house looking towards Santa Fe.
December 31, 2025 at 11:03 PM
One of my New Year's Resolutions is to get back into photography in 2026. I have been busy with work in 2025 but I am planning to try to do more photo safaris here in NM in 2026. Here is a photo of a January sunrise over the Sangre de Cristo mountains from my house looking towards Santa Fe.
If you are reading this message, that means that neither of us were among the estimated 3.1 million Americans who died in 2025. That is the best news for us in an otherwise lacklustre year. I urge you to celebrate our good fortune tonight and every day in 2026. Let's hope our good luck holds!
December 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
If you are reading this message, that means that neither of us were among the estimated 3.1 million Americans who died in 2025. That is the best news for us in an otherwise lacklustre year. I urge you to celebrate our good fortune tonight and every day in 2026. Let's hope our good luck holds!
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Albuquerque set 8 record high temperatures this December, with an average high temperature 11.6° warmer than normal. This is by far the warmest December on record. #NMwx
December 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Albuquerque set 8 record high temperatures this December, with an average high temperature 11.6° warmer than normal. This is by far the warmest December on record. #NMwx
On 29 December 1939, the prototype Consolidated XB-24 Liberator makes a 17-minute first flight from Lindbergh Field in San Diego. More than 18,100 B-24s will be built in the next 5.5 years, making for the largest military aircraft production run in US history.
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Consolidated B-24 Liberator - Wikipedia
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December 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
On 29 December 1939, the prototype Consolidated XB-24 Liberator makes a 17-minute first flight from Lindbergh Field in San Diego. More than 18,100 B-24s will be built in the next 5.5 years, making for the largest military aircraft production run in US history.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consoli...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consoli...
After Trump took office a years ago,I said I would withhold my opinion on his policies for 1 year. Time is running out and so is my patience with some of his stupid policies and actions. The Mid-terms will be ugly for my beloved Republican party as people express them selves at the ballot box.
December 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
After Trump took office a years ago,I said I would withhold my opinion on his policies for 1 year. Time is running out and so is my patience with some of his stupid policies and actions. The Mid-terms will be ugly for my beloved Republican party as people express them selves at the ballot box.
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It was the warmest Christmas on record for Albuquerque. We broke both a record high and a record warm low! Our low temperature was only 2º cooler than our normal high temperature for this time of year. #NMwx
December 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It was the warmest Christmas on record for Albuquerque. We broke both a record high and a record warm low! Our low temperature was only 2º cooler than our normal high temperature for this time of year. #NMwx
While Americans were about to enter into the Battle of the Bulge and likely face capture under harsh circumstances by the war-weary German enemy, others, already POWs, celebrated a lonely Christmas holiday, the last of the war, in camps across Europe. www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles...
Kriegie Christmas, 1944
While thousands of their fellow Americans were about to enter into the Battle of the Bulge and likely face capture under harsh circumstances by the war-weary German enemy, others, already POWs, celebr...
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December 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
While Americans were about to enter into the Battle of the Bulge and likely face capture under harsh circumstances by the war-weary German enemy, others, already POWs, celebrated a lonely Christmas holiday, the last of the war, in camps across Europe. www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles...
Christmas Greetings from New Mexico. We use an artificial tree now but this is the last year at our house with a real tree. Wishing peace and joy and the spirit of the Holiday to everyone.
December 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Christmas Greetings from New Mexico. We use an artificial tree now but this is the last year at our house with a real tree. Wishing peace and joy and the spirit of the Holiday to everyone.
So, wishing a Merry Christmas to all on Bluesky who observe this Christian holiday. I do and I am looking forward the festivities.
December 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
So, wishing a Merry Christmas to all on Bluesky who observe this Christian holiday. I do and I am looking forward the festivities.
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More record high temperatures were broken today in New Mexico... Gallup has broken record highs 7 of the last 8 days. Highs were 20° to 30° warmer than normal. #NMwx
December 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
More record high temperatures were broken today in New Mexico... Gallup has broken record highs 7 of the last 8 days. Highs were 20° to 30° warmer than normal. #NMwx
The Great Papago Escape, the largest Axis prisoner-of-war escape to occur from an American facility during World War II, occurred on the night of December 23, 1944. The Papago POW camp was located outside Phoenix in the desert at Papago Park,
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Great Papago Escape - Wikipedia
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December 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Great Papago Escape, the largest Axis prisoner-of-war escape to occur from an American facility during World War II, occurred on the night of December 23, 1944. The Papago POW camp was located outside Phoenix in the desert at Papago Park,
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_P...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_P...