Rob Hammerton
@robhammerton.bsky.social
Music arranger ... composer ... church musician ... podcaster ... uncle!
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Posting this for no particular reason.
September 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Posting this for no particular reason.
Former Journalism Major Micro-Rant upcoming:
HEY JOURNOS!
• You're normalizing this.
• Don't.
• Semantic nuance won't save you when the fascists finally decide to *act* on their "press is the enemy of the people" propaganda.
• So, *while you can,* tell it like it is.
• <*exasperated exhale*>
HEY JOURNOS!
• You're normalizing this.
• Don't.
• Semantic nuance won't save you when the fascists finally decide to *act* on their "press is the enemy of the people" propaganda.
• So, *while you can,* tell it like it is.
• <*exasperated exhale*>
July 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Former Journalism Major Micro-Rant upcoming:
HEY JOURNOS!
• You're normalizing this.
• Don't.
• Semantic nuance won't save you when the fascists finally decide to *act* on their "press is the enemy of the people" propaganda.
• So, *while you can,* tell it like it is.
• <*exasperated exhale*>
HEY JOURNOS!
• You're normalizing this.
• Don't.
• Semantic nuance won't save you when the fascists finally decide to *act* on their "press is the enemy of the people" propaganda.
• So, *while you can,* tell it like it is.
• <*exasperated exhale*>
"I did not think he would get this authoritarian this fast," said Mr. Stewart.
But we out here did, and said so.
Because we had a decade to observe him.
So Mr. Stewart was either hopelessly naive, or not very good at his job of observing stuff.
So I have very little use for Mr. Stewart any more.
But we out here did, and said so.
Because we had a decade to observe him.
So Mr. Stewart was either hopelessly naive, or not very good at his job of observing stuff.
So I have very little use for Mr. Stewart any more.
April 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
"I did not think he would get this authoritarian this fast," said Mr. Stewart.
But we out here did, and said so.
Because we had a decade to observe him.
So Mr. Stewart was either hopelessly naive, or not very good at his job of observing stuff.
So I have very little use for Mr. Stewart any more.
But we out here did, and said so.
Because we had a decade to observe him.
So Mr. Stewart was either hopelessly naive, or not very good at his job of observing stuff.
So I have very little use for Mr. Stewart any more.
April 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
These *monsters* are the kind of people who, if by some miracle they ever get put on trial somewhere, will say "I was just following orders."
And hopefully the response will be, "Go. To. Hell." (Paraphrased.)
And hopefully the response will be, "Go. To. Hell." (Paraphrased.)
April 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
These *monsters* are the kind of people who, if by some miracle they ever get put on trial somewhere, will say "I was just following orders."
And hopefully the response will be, "Go. To. Hell." (Paraphrased.)
And hopefully the response will be, "Go. To. Hell." (Paraphrased.)
Well, this is nonsense.
April 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Well, this is nonsense.
(Hi all... LentBlog editor Rob here... it's the homestretch of Lent now, and... uhh... the Lenten Devotions submissions pile could use a little...
...HELP!!!)
#LentBlog #NeedsWriters #SudburyUMC #MembersAndOrFriends
...HELP!!!)
#LentBlog #NeedsWriters #SudburyUMC #MembersAndOrFriends
April 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
(Hi all... LentBlog editor Rob here... it's the homestretch of Lent now, and... uhh... the Lenten Devotions submissions pile could use a little...
...HELP!!!)
#LentBlog #NeedsWriters #SudburyUMC #MembersAndOrFriends
...HELP!!!)
#LentBlog #NeedsWriters #SudburyUMC #MembersAndOrFriends
In addition to being performative assholery by a Cabinet-level official, this is in fact *a violation of the Geneva Convention*.
This shooter of dogs can *eff* right off.
This shooter of dogs can *eff* right off.
March 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
In addition to being performative assholery by a Cabinet-level official, this is in fact *a violation of the Geneva Convention*.
This shooter of dogs can *eff* right off.
This shooter of dogs can *eff* right off.
I myself have not gone the 23AndMe route. What I already know about my extended family is entertainment enough.
But if you've used this tool ... um, read on.
But if you've used this tool ... um, read on.
March 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I myself have not gone the 23AndMe route. What I already know about my extended family is entertainment enough.
But if you've used this tool ... um, read on.
But if you've used this tool ... um, read on.
Mr. Sullivan, who originally supported the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, needs to be reminded that the last person who did all that was in fact George *W. Bush*.
#NoFairRememberingStuff #NothingHappenedBefore2016
#NoFairRememberingStuff #NothingHappenedBefore2016
March 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Mr. Sullivan, who originally supported the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, needs to be reminded that the last person who did all that was in fact George *W. Bush*.
#NoFairRememberingStuff #NothingHappenedBefore2016
#NoFairRememberingStuff #NothingHappenedBefore2016
From the Dept. of Now, A Warning?!:
You can either represent your constituents
OR
you can support President Musk and Vice President Trump's illegal and immoral activities.
Pick a team.
P.S. I fixed this identifier for ya. In case people want to vote you out, next time around.
You can either represent your constituents
OR
you can support President Musk and Vice President Trump's illegal and immoral activities.
Pick a team.
P.S. I fixed this identifier for ya. In case people want to vote you out, next time around.
March 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
From the Dept. of Now, A Warning?!:
You can either represent your constituents
OR
you can support President Musk and Vice President Trump's illegal and immoral activities.
Pick a team.
P.S. I fixed this identifier for ya. In case people want to vote you out, next time around.
You can either represent your constituents
OR
you can support President Musk and Vice President Trump's illegal and immoral activities.
Pick a team.
P.S. I fixed this identifier for ya. In case people want to vote you out, next time around.
Sixteen years.
Wish I could hear his reactions to the world's current crazy;
but not so much that I'd wish him to actually have to see it all.
#donnie
Wish I could hear his reactions to the world's current crazy;
but not so much that I'd wish him to actually have to see it all.
#donnie
March 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Sixteen years.
Wish I could hear his reactions to the world's current crazy;
but not so much that I'd wish him to actually have to see it all.
#donnie
Wish I could hear his reactions to the world's current crazy;
but not so much that I'd wish him to actually have to see it all.
#donnie
Last night's Nashoba Valley Concert Band rehearsal saw the triumphant post-medical return of one John Blackwell.
John conducted the NVCB for 20 years, and afterward became a playing member, which is not an easy game to play.
For my money: all's right with the world -- or that little corner of it. 🙂
John conducted the NVCB for 20 years, and afterward became a playing member, which is not an easy game to play.
For my money: all's right with the world -- or that little corner of it. 🙂
March 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Last night's Nashoba Valley Concert Band rehearsal saw the triumphant post-medical return of one John Blackwell.
John conducted the NVCB for 20 years, and afterward became a playing member, which is not an easy game to play.
For my money: all's right with the world -- or that little corner of it. 🙂
John conducted the NVCB for 20 years, and afterward became a playing member, which is not an easy game to play.
For my money: all's right with the world -- or that little corner of it. 🙂
March 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
It's been a busy month at BandWagon World Headquarters... :)
Get caught up at heyband.podbean.com!
#BandWagon #podcast #SpecialGuests #SpecialComments
Get caught up at heyband.podbean.com!
#BandWagon #podcast #SpecialGuests #SpecialComments
March 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
It's been a busy month at BandWagon World Headquarters... :)
Get caught up at heyband.podbean.com!
#BandWagon #podcast #SpecialGuests #SpecialComments
Get caught up at heyband.podbean.com!
#BandWagon #podcast #SpecialGuests #SpecialComments
From the Dept. of Dangedest Theatre Moments You'll See:
Last night, in the #MaynardHighSchoolTheatreCompany 's opening night of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", two cast members stepped up and rescued our flu-ridden lead.
Another show tonight 7pm, & Sunday 2pm. Come see what else will happen...? :)
Last night, in the #MaynardHighSchoolTheatreCompany 's opening night of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", two cast members stepped up and rescued our flu-ridden lead.
Another show tonight 7pm, & Sunday 2pm. Come see what else will happen...? :)
March 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
From the Dept. of Dangedest Theatre Moments You'll See:
Last night, in the #MaynardHighSchoolTheatreCompany 's opening night of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", two cast members stepped up and rescued our flu-ridden lead.
Another show tonight 7pm, & Sunday 2pm. Come see what else will happen...? :)
Last night, in the #MaynardHighSchoolTheatreCompany 's opening night of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", two cast members stepped up and rescued our flu-ridden lead.
Another show tonight 7pm, & Sunday 2pm. Come see what else will happen...? :)
This was the audience for Maynard HS's "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" dress rehearsal last night.
They were clearly rapt.
You will be too. #tonight #openingnight #tomorrowandsundaytoo
They were clearly rapt.
You will be too. #tonight #openingnight #tomorrowandsundaytoo
March 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
This was the audience for Maynard HS's "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" dress rehearsal last night.
They were clearly rapt.
You will be too. #tonight #openingnight #tomorrowandsundaytoo
They were clearly rapt.
You will be too. #tonight #openingnight #tomorrowandsundaytoo
The Maynard HS Theatre Company's production of #DirtyRottenScoundrels opens tomorrow night and could use an audience. (MHS sports is suddenly in the big playoff game, and that just wiped out half our ticket sales. 🙄 )
Come help us fill out the house! QR code in the graphic!
(I'm playin' bass.)
Come help us fill out the house! QR code in the graphic!
(I'm playin' bass.)
March 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The Maynard HS Theatre Company's production of #DirtyRottenScoundrels opens tomorrow night and could use an audience. (MHS sports is suddenly in the big playoff game, and that just wiped out half our ticket sales. 🙄 )
Come help us fill out the house! QR code in the graphic!
(I'm playin' bass.)
Come help us fill out the house! QR code in the graphic!
(I'm playin' bass.)
From the Firmly Against Needless Violence Dept.:
On Tuesday night, I briefly got all excited when Rep. Al Green interrupted the proceedings.
The last time somebody brandished a cane on the floor of the House of Representatives, somebody else got whacked with it.
On Tuesday night, I briefly got all excited when Rep. Al Green interrupted the proceedings.
The last time somebody brandished a cane on the floor of the House of Representatives, somebody else got whacked with it.
March 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
From the Firmly Against Needless Violence Dept.:
On Tuesday night, I briefly got all excited when Rep. Al Green interrupted the proceedings.
The last time somebody brandished a cane on the floor of the House of Representatives, somebody else got whacked with it.
On Tuesday night, I briefly got all excited when Rep. Al Green interrupted the proceedings.
The last time somebody brandished a cane on the floor of the House of Representatives, somebody else got whacked with it.
From the Dept. of Go Pound Sand:
March 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
From the Dept. of Go Pound Sand:
Re: the #PettysburgAddress (not officially a #StateOfTheUnion but whatevs)? ... I don't recommend watching it; but if you must, please do remember to set an alarm for its starting time:
5am Wednesday, Moscow time.
5am Wednesday, Moscow time.
March 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Re: the #PettysburgAddress (not officially a #StateOfTheUnion but whatevs)? ... I don't recommend watching it; but if you must, please do remember to set an alarm for its starting time:
5am Wednesday, Moscow time.
5am Wednesday, Moscow time.
