Chalupa Daredevil
@ravenking2099.bsky.social
Husband, father and High School English Literature teacher. I long for truth and beauty yet embrace the absurdity of the pursuit in this world.
I miss when rap relied on finishing each others words and phrases and saying other words and phrases in unison. #beastieboys #rundmc
May 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I miss when rap relied on finishing each others words and phrases and saying other words and phrases in unison. #beastieboys #rundmc
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this is a letter to the editor from a high school track runner who came in second to a trans girl in a race. her state house rep in maine started talking about it. so she wrote this: www.pressherald.com/2025/05/14/r...
May 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
this is a letter to the editor from a high school track runner who came in second to a trans girl in a race. her state house rep in maine started talking about it. so she wrote this: www.pressherald.com/2025/05/14/r...
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My sister told me today that my 9 yo nephew has been looking at news articles on the internet and asked her how we’re going to survive the next 4 yrs because Trump is “taking away things like school and medicine” and honestly he’s no more misinformed than ppl that think Trump’s gonna do great stuff
February 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
My sister told me today that my 9 yo nephew has been looking at news articles on the internet and asked her how we’re going to survive the next 4 yrs because Trump is “taking away things like school and medicine” and honestly he’s no more misinformed than ppl that think Trump’s gonna do great stuff
After reading the new policy on education I understand that “make America great again” has little to do with actual achievements. It is really about taking away the ability to question anything in our national history that was not particularly praise worthy.
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Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
February 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
After reading the new policy on education I understand that “make America great again” has little to do with actual achievements. It is really about taking away the ability to question anything in our national history that was not particularly praise worthy.
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I’m not at all surprised. 💙
January 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I’m not at all surprised. 💙
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Lost David Bowie sessions from 1974 rediscovered!
Scrapped David Bowie Tapes From 1974 Sigma Sessions Have Been Discovered
Scrapped David Bowie recordings from his 1974 Sigma Sessions have been discovered by a record collector in Philadelphia.
americansongwriter.com
January 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Lost David Bowie sessions from 1974 rediscovered!
I just read some in depth material about Neil Gaiman’s sexual assaults and I am deeply saddened for all of the women he mistreated and the son he abused by including him in these acts. This is beyond horrendous. I don’t know how I could ever read or watch anything associated with him again.
January 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I just read some in depth material about Neil Gaiman’s sexual assaults and I am deeply saddened for all of the women he mistreated and the son he abused by including him in these acts. This is beyond horrendous. I don’t know how I could ever read or watch anything associated with him again.
George Bernard Shaw quote:
This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. (1/2)
This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. (1/2)
January 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
George Bernard Shaw quote:
This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. (1/2)
This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. (1/2)
You know your conversation is going well when the phrase “somewhere between West Side Story and the Warriors lies Short Circuit 2” is uttered.
December 28, 2024 at 1:04 AM
You know your conversation is going well when the phrase “somewhere between West Side Story and the Warriors lies Short Circuit 2” is uttered.
Watching Scrooge (1970) with the family. So much this movie gets right. The fact that so many versions capture different elements are a testament to the versatility of the story. “Thank you very much.”
December 22, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Watching Scrooge (1970) with the family. So much this movie gets right. The fact that so many versions capture different elements are a testament to the versatility of the story. “Thank you very much.”
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Land doesn’t vote. Stop pretending it does.
December 14, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Land doesn’t vote. Stop pretending it does.
Any version of the Grinch after the Chuck Jones animated version is bloated and/or a shameless cash grab.
They may have good moments or fond memories attached for you but that doesn’t negate my point. #Grinch
They may have good moments or fond memories attached for you but that doesn’t negate my point. #Grinch
December 12, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Any version of the Grinch after the Chuck Jones animated version is bloated and/or a shameless cash grab.
They may have good moments or fond memories attached for you but that doesn’t negate my point. #Grinch
They may have good moments or fond memories attached for you but that doesn’t negate my point. #Grinch
I have so many issues with #starwars episode IX… but the part where Adam Driver/Ben Solo reaches out through the force, grabs his family’s lightsaber and shrugs a la his father and smiles it filled my heart with joy. Did they get anything else right?
December 10, 2024 at 10:01 PM
I have so many issues with #starwars episode IX… but the part where Adam Driver/Ben Solo reaches out through the force, grabs his family’s lightsaber and shrugs a la his father and smiles it filled my heart with joy. Did they get anything else right?
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I taught a class in creative writing a few years back at the end of Covid lockdowns. To boost morale the principal played old pop songs over the PA in-between classes.
THE SAME SIX SONGS!
This is when I grew to hate Toto’s “Africa” The phrasing is so painful.
THE SAME SIX SONGS!
This is when I grew to hate Toto’s “Africa” The phrasing is so painful.
December 7, 2024 at 6:30 PM
I taught a class in creative writing a few years back at the end of Covid lockdowns. To boost morale the principal played old pop songs over the PA in-between classes.
THE SAME SIX SONGS!
This is when I grew to hate Toto’s “Africa” The phrasing is so painful.
THE SAME SIX SONGS!
This is when I grew to hate Toto’s “Africa” The phrasing is so painful.
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Sometimes I ponder the balance of pleasure vs depth. Years ago a student mentioned to me that he hated how being on antidepressants ruins enjoyment of music.
Being on an interesting cocktail of them myself I agree to a point. I don’t feel the music as deeply but am more open to pop music.
Being on an interesting cocktail of them myself I agree to a point. I don’t feel the music as deeply but am more open to pop music.
December 6, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Sometimes I ponder the balance of pleasure vs depth. Years ago a student mentioned to me that he hated how being on antidepressants ruins enjoyment of music.
Being on an interesting cocktail of them myself I agree to a point. I don’t feel the music as deeply but am more open to pop music.
Being on an interesting cocktail of them myself I agree to a point. I don’t feel the music as deeply but am more open to pop music.
Last week we went to the Humane Society to get a new cat in our lives. This is Frankie (Francis Albert Megatron when he needs to hear his full name). He is just over 4 months old.
He has a “galloping heartbeat” that needs further vet investigation. But he is amazing in temperament. #cat #kitten
He has a “galloping heartbeat” that needs further vet investigation. But he is amazing in temperament. #cat #kitten
December 6, 2024 at 3:17 AM