Mike Torchia
miketorchia78.bsky.social
Mike Torchia
@miketorchia78.bsky.social
I’m a calm, driven man with a good heart and a sharp mind. I value peace, laughter, and genuine connection. Not here for games just something real and lasting.
Me and my son Ethan ❤️
February 17, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Jesse Jackson, whose impassioned oratory and vision of a “rainbow coalition” of the poor and forgotten made him the nation's most influential Black figure in the years between the civil rights crusades of Martin Luther King Jr. and the election of Barack Obama, died on Tuesday at 84. Follow live.
Updates: Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 84
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Today's photo was taken at the wonderful St. Tudno's on the #GreatOrme Just as I was standing there, thinking that this photo needed 'something extra', along came Mr. Jackdaw. Don't you just love it when nature cooperates! #photooftheday #NOIR #Gothic #birdphotography
February 17, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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Someone captured my colleagues an I servicing the cameras during Kīlauea’s episode 42. We stopped to discuss what we were seeing, but because I talk with my hands it looks like I’m fixing to push someone in…

Credit: Volcano Hideaways
February 16, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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RIP Robert Duvall
February 16, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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‘Major leak at Highland nuclear site triggers hunt for mystery bunkers’ reminds us that spikes in childhood leukaemia, breast cancer, thyroid cancer and all cancers around nuclear facilities have been confirmed by German and other independent researchers talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/02/15/m...
‘Major leak at Highland nuclear site triggers hunt for mystery bunkers’ reminds us that spikes in childhood leukaemia, breast cancer, thyroid cancer and all cancers around nuclear facilities have been...
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at: on the above. The National’s report today with the above headline, reminds me. Of what? Increased child leukaemia Increased breast cancer Increased thyr…
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February 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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Had a tough day but closing it out with some Castlevia Order of Ecclesia on a Nintendo DS tonight. Hope everyone is doing alright.
February 17, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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One of my pastels from nearly 30 years ago showing a path across Jesus Green in Cambridge. I think this was late in the year with a few leaves hanging on to the trees with some autumn colour remaining. It was bought by a late friend and is now with his family.
#Cambridge #pastel #painting
February 17, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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What do you image when the clouds clear for only half an hour?
M42 of course.
Esprit 100ED, ASI2600MM Pro.

2x300s Red, Green and Blue and 50x5s Red, Green and Blue

#astronomy #astrophotography
February 16, 2026 at 3:51 PM