Dave from the Rust Belt
@rustbeltdave.bsky.social
Retired application developer, dog lover, Navy veteran, art geek, cook, guitar nut and full-time curmudgeon.
I didn't know Alfalfa had a club.
February 2, 2026 at 1:32 PM
I didn't know Alfalfa had a club.
It was -13 degrees outside this morning where I live. A good day to stay in bed snuggled with your toys.
#DogsOfBluesky
#DogsOfBluesky
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 PM
It was -13 degrees outside this morning where I live. A good day to stay in bed snuggled with your toys.
#DogsOfBluesky
#DogsOfBluesky
So long. Farewell. Auf wiedersehen. Good night.
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
So long. Farewell. Auf wiedersehen. Good night.
I'm more of a traditionalist.
January 23, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I'm more of a traditionalist.
Milli Vanilli have announced that they've decided to give their 1990 Grammy award for "Best New Artist" to Donald Trump.
A spokesperson for the duo said that, "Trump deserves the award every bit as much as we did".
A spokesperson for the duo said that, "Trump deserves the award every bit as much as we did".
January 18, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Milli Vanilli have announced that they've decided to give their 1990 Grammy award for "Best New Artist" to Donald Trump.
A spokesperson for the duo said that, "Trump deserves the award every bit as much as we did".
A spokesperson for the duo said that, "Trump deserves the award every bit as much as we did".
"Freedom of Speech"
Oil on linen
By Judy Takacs
Oil on linen
By Judy Takacs
January 14, 2026 at 11:55 PM
"Freedom of Speech"
Oil on linen
By Judy Takacs
Oil on linen
By Judy Takacs
ICE has been recruiting at gun shows. This is typical of items sold by vendors at gun shows. The murder of Renee Nicole Good was, sadly, totally predictable.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
ICE has been recruiting at gun shows. This is typical of items sold by vendors at gun shows. The murder of Renee Nicole Good was, sadly, totally predictable.
We're still here you pathetic quack!
January 1, 2026 at 12:42 PM
We're still here you pathetic quack!
Wait...Donald Trump is lying?
December 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Wait...Donald Trump is lying?
If that fails, there's always the traditional French way of dealing with aristocrats.
December 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
If that fails, there's always the traditional French way of dealing with aristocrats.
I didn't get a Red Ryder BB Gun with a compass in the stock and a thing that tells time--but it was a cool Christmas nonetheless.
December 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I didn't get a Red Ryder BB Gun with a compass in the stock and a thing that tells time--but it was a cool Christmas nonetheless.
"Saint Nicholas" (1838)
Oil on wood panel
By Robert Walter Weir (1803-1899)
(The Butler Institute of American Art-Youngstown, OH)
#art #bsky.art #oilpainting #christmasart #butlerartmuseum #rustbelt #youngstown
Oil on wood panel
By Robert Walter Weir (1803-1899)
(The Butler Institute of American Art-Youngstown, OH)
#art #bsky.art #oilpainting #christmasart #butlerartmuseum #rustbelt #youngstown
December 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"Saint Nicholas" (1838)
Oil on wood panel
By Robert Walter Weir (1803-1899)
(The Butler Institute of American Art-Youngstown, OH)
#art #bsky.art #oilpainting #christmasart #butlerartmuseum #rustbelt #youngstown
Oil on wood panel
By Robert Walter Weir (1803-1899)
(The Butler Institute of American Art-Youngstown, OH)
#art #bsky.art #oilpainting #christmasart #butlerartmuseum #rustbelt #youngstown
Now playing. Listening to this album was part of our family's Christmas for as long as I can remember. I always think of my mother and grandmother when I listen to it. 🎅🎄
December 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Now playing. Listening to this album was part of our family's Christmas for as long as I can remember. I always think of my mother and grandmother when I listen to it. 🎅🎄
Wishing everyone the soft glow of electric sex this Christmas.🎅🎄
December 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Wishing everyone the soft glow of electric sex this Christmas.🎅🎄
"The Thin Man" is a Christmas movie. Change my mind. 😎
December 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
"The Thin Man" is a Christmas movie. Change my mind. 😎
Happy 255th birthday to Ludwig van Beethoven.
December 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Happy 255th birthday to Ludwig van Beethoven.
Now playing:
With all that's going on in the world, I needed this.
With all that's going on in the world, I needed this.
December 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Now playing:
With all that's going on in the world, I needed this.
With all that's going on in the world, I needed this.
"A Prayer for Peace-After Russeau" (2023)
Oil on Canvas
By Julio Arraz (b. 1944)
#art #bsky.art #oilpainting
Oil on Canvas
By Julio Arraz (b. 1944)
#art #bsky.art #oilpainting
December 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"A Prayer for Peace-After Russeau" (2023)
Oil on Canvas
By Julio Arraz (b. 1944)
#art #bsky.art #oilpainting
Oil on Canvas
By Julio Arraz (b. 1944)
#art #bsky.art #oilpainting
He had the darndest luck trying to pull a rabbit out of a hat.
December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
He had the darndest luck trying to pull a rabbit out of a hat.
The entire Republican Party is Governor William J. Le Petomane from "Blazing Saddles".
December 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The entire Republican Party is Governor William J. Le Petomane from "Blazing Saddles".
One of the greatest concerts I ever attended was 50 years ago today (Dec. 6, 1975). Peter Frampton and Rory Gallagher. If you want to know how good the show was, listen to "Irish Tour '74" and "Frampton Comes Alive" back-to-back
December 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
One of the greatest concerts I ever attended was 50 years ago today (Dec. 6, 1975). Peter Frampton and Rory Gallagher. If you want to know how good the show was, listen to "Irish Tour '74" and "Frampton Comes Alive" back-to-back