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TheSpinMD
@mikemaney.bsky.social
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Comms exec. Pro-am photographer. Ex-Calvin Klein underwear model. Hey, two out of three ain’t bad.

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A holographic sticker of a man with his mouth open on a silver laptop lid. The man appears to be screaming at a cloud.
November 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Guanciale, pork sausage, leave the fat, olive oil, onion, stalks of basil, San Marzanos, paste, salt, pepper, lots of garlic, oregano, cinnamon, red wine (for the chef and the sauce), and a splash of maple syrup.
A pot of red orange pasta sauce simmering on a stove.
November 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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@bettyjunod.bsky.social was here. #kubecon
A ginormous purple banner adorns the entire side of a high rise building. Trees with the beginning of fall colors are in the foreground. There’s a light pole too.
November 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Got to my room just as the sun dipped below the horizon. #kubecon
An aerial view of a cityscape at twilight, with the last light of sunset casting a warm orange glow along the horizon, transitioning into deep blue and black sky above. The foreground features a well-lit urban area with high-rise buildings, a Ferris wheel illuminated in soft yellow light, and tree-lined streets dotted with lights. The Ferris wheel stands out prominently among the buildings, adding a playful contrast to the structured city architecture. A stadium with a partially open roof and a bright logo is visible to the left, while further in the distance, another large building with a glowing red screen adds vibrancy to the scene. Scattered clouds stretch across the sky, adding texture to the gradient of colors. The image captures the dynamic blend of nature and city life as evening sets in.
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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A Speckled Ax americano kind of morning.
Tamped coffee grinds in a steel-chrome espresso portafilter. Espresso drips into a black mug. The mug has the word Monktoberfest on it. Looking down on the tan swirly crema of a cup of espresso.
November 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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9% of my neighbors and 16% of my county's children face daily food insecurity. And this year, the pangs of hunger are even more dire (and the reasons inexcusable). The Bucks County Housing Group’s food pantry are a safety net. (1/3)
Fran Taloricco, partner at Doylestown Bike Works and organizer of the local bike shop’s annual Cranksgiving ride, stand in front of a truckload of non-perishable goods set to be donated to the Bucks County Housing Authority food pantry. He’s wearing blue jeans and a gray sweatshirt. Feminine hygiene products on a grocery store register belt. I filled my cart with these products because struggling for food shouldn’t also cause struggling for other basic human necessities. Cyclists rest on a sidewalk in front of a grocery store on a sunny day as other cyclists load non-perishable goods into a box truck.
November 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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It’s been ~20 years now that I’ve dressed up like Charlie Brown for Halloween. It made a friend’s son happy. So I just kinda stuck with it as everyone got older. It’s a good reminder to not take myself too seriously and always take an opportunity to try to make someone else’s day a bit happier.
A bald old man with an uncanny resemblance to Charlie Brown takes a selfie in the character’s iconic shirt. He’s standing in front of a house with an orange pumpkin decoration. He’s smiling because smiling is contagious.
November 1, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Thousands turned out and rose up at the #NoKings protest in Doylestown, Pa., on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
A group of protestors stands outdoors holding a variety of handmade signs and small American flags. Prominent signs read: “RADICALIZED by BASIC DECENCY,” “IMPEACH the BUFFOON” with photos of Donald Trump and another man with taped mouths, “REMEMBER ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FASCISM!” and “NO KINGS IN AMERICA PROTECT DEMOCRACY.” There’s also a paper-mâché effigy of Donald Trump with an exaggerated pumpkin-like face and a distorted expression. The mood is passionate but peaceful. A rainbow pride flag is visible among the crowd. A large crowd of protestors lines a sidewalk, holding signs expressing opposition to authoritarianism and Donald Trump. One protestor wears a large inflatable koala suit. Visible signs include: “NO KINGS,” “KINGS ARE ANTI-AMERICAN,” “HE WANTS A CROWN WE WANT A FUTURE,” “STOP TRUMP NAZIS,” and another with the same Smokey Bear-style message, “REMEMBER ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FASCISM!” American flags and a mix of humorous and serious signs fill the scene. The protest takes place under autumn trees. A close-up of a protestor holding a handmade sign that reads “Trump has a TINY Johnson,” using a play on words to mock both Trump and a political figure named Johnson. The sign includes cut-out images of Donald Trump and the man referenced, with exaggerated or humorous expressions. Other protestors smile or laugh around the sign. The sky is clear and blue. A woman in a green vest holds a large flag that says “RESIST” in bold letters over an illustration of the Statue of Liberty. She stands among a line of protestors on a narrow street with brick buildings and colorful trees. Protestors on the sidewalk face a row of vehicles, some with signs visible through their windows. One sign in the background reads “NO KINGS” with an American flag.
October 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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One of the two cement castle-like structures in my town. Captured this with the new iPhone while walking back to my car this morning.
A large, open grassy lawn is framed by lush green foliage and tree branches, creating a natural archway around the top and sides of the image. In the mid-ground, a solitary tree with red and orange autumn leaves stands out against the green grass, its trunk partially covered in ivy. In the background, a grand, historic stone building with steep, gabled rooftops and tall chimneys rises against a clear blue sky. The architecture appears to be of a castle or manor house, featuring many windows and intricate details. The scene is peaceful and picturesque, suggesting early autumn in a landscaped estate or park.
October 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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My town’s indie theater doing its thing tonight. Also: “One Battle After Another” was fantastic.
A nighttime street scene features a brightly lit vintage-style movie theater with a vertical neon sign reading “COUNTY” in yellow letters, bordered by blue neon lights. The theater marquee lists five showings: “1 ONE BATTLE,” “2 ELEANOR,” “3 ROCKY HORROR DOC,” “4 DOWNTON,” and “5 DYNAMITE,” with each title in capital letters and numbered in red. The entrance glows with yellow and red lights reflecting off the wet sidewalk and street, suggesting recent rain. Across the street, a line of parked and moving cars adds to the evening bustle. A classic black streetlamp with a glowing red light stands in the foreground near a “NO PARKING LOADING ZONE” sign. The scene conveys a nostalgic, cinematic atmosphere in a small town or urban neighborhood.
October 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Smuggled a little Maine goodness back to Philly. #monktoberfest
A close-up image of a black metal coffee mug with a silver rim, filled with a light brown frothy coffee beverage, sitting on a wooden surface. Behind the mug is a white bag of coffee beans, partially out of focus. The bag is labeled “Speckled Ax” in a stylized black script next to an illustration of an axe. Additional text on the bag includes “Organic Coffee” and “Net Weight 12 oz (340 grams),” along with certifications for USDA Organic and Fair Trade. The overall setting suggests a cozy, artisanal coffee experience.
October 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Sometimes your laptop finds the perfect sticker to adorn its otherwise pristine lid. / @quinnypig.com
A holographic, prism-like sticker of a man’s face on a silver laptop lid. The man appears to be screaming at something, mouth agape (likely a cloud).
October 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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I got ya.
A group of four adults stands closely together indoors, smiling and laughing as they pose for a photo. From left to right: the first person has bright pink hair, glasses, and wears a dark, patterned jacket over black pants, holding a camera in their right hand. The second person has dark hair pulled back and wears a denim shirt under a navy jacket with flared blue jeans and brown boots, holding a drink. The third person wears a light gray cap, reflective sunglasses on their head, a bright teal puffer jacket, khaki pants, and orange sneakers. The fourth person has long, light brown hair and glasses, wearing a tan and black zip-up jacket with black pants and sneakers. Behind them, other people mingle in a well-lit, covered space with white beams, wood paneling, and a large window showing a view of water and distant land outside. The group appears happy and casual, enjoying a social event.
October 4, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Jon "maddog" Hall dropping wisdom at #monktoberfest.
A man speaks in front of a large seated crowd in a hall.
October 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Maine never fails to impress. #monktoberfest
A sailboat moored in a bay at sunset. A lighthouse on a rocky point at sunset. Green and red ivy cover a building wall. Blue windows peek out from breaks in the ivy.
October 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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On Sundays, I pretend I’m a chef. My friends indulge me. Luckily, there are bottles of wine to dull the taste buds. Tonight’s attempt was restaurant worthy apparently.
A plate of food featuring a hearty, home-cooked meal. In the foreground, there is a generous portion of creamy mashed potatoes with a drizzle of melted butter. Next to it, three roasted baby carrots with their green tops still attached are placed diagonally across the plate. To the right, there is a piece of meat, possibly steak or pork, seared and topped with a rich, golden-brown sauce and garnished with fresh green herbs. In the background, blurred but visible, there is a small side of greens with what looks like a dollop of sauce or relish on top. The presentation is rustic and appetizing, with a balance of warm, earthy colors and fresh greens.
September 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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September 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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One I found in Chania.
Alt Text said: The image shows a weathered, graffiti-covered stone wall along a narrow urban street. The wall is heavily textured and layered with various tags, posters, and spray-painted markings in different colors including red, black, white, and pink. The most prominent piece of graffiti in the foreground is a black stencil text that reads: "WHY CALL IT TOURIST SEASON IF WE CAN'T SHOOT THEM?" with a small crosshair symbol below the text. The message appears to be darkly humorous or provocative. Further down the wall, there are posters and a large black banner with white text, partially legible, reading something like “INDEPENDENCIA.” Metal bars cover the windows above. To the right, the paved street leads up a short flight of stairs, bordered by a small trash bin and flowering bushes, suggesting a European or Mediterranean setting. The overall tone of the image is gritty and urban, with a strong countercultural or rebellious aesthetic.
September 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Making a Sunday pomodoro sauce. 2 bulbs of garlic is the same as 8 cloves, right?
A close up of pasta sauce cooking on the stove. It looks like an abstract painting of red and orange swirls. It smells like garlic. Lots of garlic.
August 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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I don’t have them eating out of my hands just yet, but they do wait politely for me in the morning.
A squirrel waits patiently outside on a house deck for breakfast. A human hand holds peanuts in the foreground.
August 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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I circled back (uphill even) on my bike ride this weekend to capture this.
A hand painted sign of a chicken on a roadside stand. The sign says “Employee of the Month: Joan.”
August 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Had a chance to catch him when he rolled through my small Pennsylvania town stumping for Kamala.
A man with short, slicked-back gray hair, wearing a white button-down shirt with sleeves rolled up and dark blue pants, smiles while holding a microphone and addressing a crowd outdoors on a sunny day. The crowd, diverse in age and appearance, stands closely together, many holding up smartphones to take pictures or record. Several people hold campaign signs, including ones reading “ASHLEY EHASZ FOR CONGRESS” and “PROTECT DEMOCRACY.” The atmosphere appears upbeat and engaged, with some people smiling and others listening attentively. A beige building wall is visible in the background, with sunlight casting strong highlights and shadows. Also: resist fascism.
August 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Yes, yesterday’s bike ride was slow. But it was also not fast. In my defense, I saw a skinny guy sweating profusely, too.
The image is divided into two parts. The top half shows a red balloon tied to a storm drain on a residential street. This is a reference to the horror movie “It,” where a red balloon symbolizes danger and the presence of a lurking threat in the sewers. The bottom half of the image shows a black road bike parked beside a wooded trail. Several signs are attached to the bike, prominently featuring the word “BEER” with an arrow pointing to the right. One of the other signs says “REFUEL NATURALLY,” advertising snacks and drinks nearby. Between the two images is a caption in large black text: “These are the same.” The juxtaposition is humorous and ironic. It compares the ominous red balloon above the storm drain (a lure into danger) with cheerful signage pointing toward beer and refreshments (a lure for cyclists or hikers), suggesting both are traps in their own way.
July 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Didn’t forget about you, @bettyjunod.bsky.social ;)
A person holds a black coffee cup in their left hand outside. A computer is open along the right side. Green trees are in the background.
July 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Today’s a good day to do good things (and make good trouble).
A person holds a black coffee cup in their right hand. A computer sits in the left corner on a blue mat. The person is outside and you can see green trees in the background.
July 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM