t ball
@t-ball.bsky.social
Musician. Beatles & baseball fan. Occasionally posting thoughts on music.
Bravo
CBS filed a copyright claim against my YouTube channel for posting Canada's version of the CECOT story that Bari Weiss killed—SO—I downloaded the transcript and read the transcript verbatim. Here it is.
Please watch & share to fight fascism & censorship. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uRf...
Please watch & share to fight fascism & censorship. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uRf...
Listen to the Full CECOT Episode CBS Tried to Ban
YouTube video by Qasim Rashid
www.youtube.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Bravo
Lol, I have exactly the same level of skill in wrapping Christmas presents now that I did at age 8, and I was not a prodigy.
December 22, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Lol, I have exactly the same level of skill in wrapping Christmas presents now that I did at age 8, and I was not a prodigy.
Is there a state law that car dealerships must have comically large TX/US flags waving over their lots?
December 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Is there a state law that car dealerships must have comically large TX/US flags waving over their lots?
A friendly reminder, there is literally no excuse for not making your own cranberry sauce, the can sucks. Incredibly easy to make simply, and incredibly easy to add sweet, savory, spicy items as you please. Do not underestimate the cran.
I'm an enthusiast, not a lobbyist :)
I'm an enthusiast, not a lobbyist :)
December 21, 2025 at 6:25 AM
A friendly reminder, there is literally no excuse for not making your own cranberry sauce, the can sucks. Incredibly easy to make simply, and incredibly easy to add sweet, savory, spicy items as you please. Do not underestimate the cran.
I'm an enthusiast, not a lobbyist :)
I'm an enthusiast, not a lobbyist :)
I'm going to be out of the country for about a week soon. I both welcome the unplugging and fear what I will read when I get back.
December 19, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I'm going to be out of the country for about a week soon. I both welcome the unplugging and fear what I will read when I get back.
So his argument is we can't do the right thing because it doesn't affect a large enough group of people?!?
MIKE JOHNSON: Here's the false narrative -- Democrats are pretending as though this affects everybody in the country. It affects 7% of Americans, this extended subsidy
CNBC: But we are talking 22 to 24 million Americans
JOHNSON: We're going to help 100% of Americans reduce their premiums
CNBC: But we are talking 22 to 24 million Americans
JOHNSON: We're going to help 100% of Americans reduce their premiums
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
So his argument is we can't do the right thing because it doesn't affect a large enough group of people?!?
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The US Administration has banned Americans from *adopting babies* from much of the African continent.
Adopting.
Babies.
What trait do those babies have that, when they grow up as fully American adults, would make them a threat to our country in any form?
Adopting.
Babies.
What trait do those babies have that, when they grow up as fully American adults, would make them a threat to our country in any form?
On that last post: I genuinely cannot think of any good-faith reason to bar international adoptions from those 39 countries. Under this new ban, consulates will refuse adoption visas for any baby from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, Nigeria, or any of the 39 other countries.
December 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The US Administration has banned Americans from *adopting babies* from much of the African continent.
Adopting.
Babies.
What trait do those babies have that, when they grow up as fully American adults, would make them a threat to our country in any form?
Adopting.
Babies.
What trait do those babies have that, when they grow up as fully American adults, would make them a threat to our country in any form?
Going through the shit process of choosing a healthcare plan on the ACA makes me grumble profanely kinda like Yosemite Sam. Everything about healthcare in this country sucks ass.
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Going through the shit process of choosing a healthcare plan on the ACA makes me grumble profanely kinda like Yosemite Sam. Everything about healthcare in this country sucks ass.
So. fucking. petty.
so. fucking. racist.
so. fucking. racist.
"The Donald Trump administration has changed which holidays qualify for free entrance to national parks, removing two holidays celebrating Black people and adding the president’s birthday."
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
www.sfgate.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:12 AM
So. fucking. petty.
so. fucking. racist.
so. fucking. racist.
Still enjoying leftovers. I'm at least 7-8% gravy right now.
December 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Still enjoying leftovers. I'm at least 7-8% gravy right now.
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Reposted by t ball
“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:44 AM
“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
Ringo and His All Starr Band
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Tallis Scholars
17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
John Valby
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Tallis Scholars
17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
John Valby
Irma Thomas
Alex Chilton
Jonathan Richman (solo!)
John Cale
Paul McCartney
Alex Chilton
Jonathan Richman (solo!)
John Cale
Paul McCartney
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Frank Sinatra
Jerry Lee Lewis
The Velvet Underground
Tom Waits
Rick Danko
Frank Sinatra
Jerry Lee Lewis
The Velvet Underground
Tom Waits
Rick Danko
November 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Ringo and His All Starr Band
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Tallis Scholars
17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
John Valby
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Tallis Scholars
17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
John Valby
A good start for Thanksgiving: For once, I remembered to just go ahead and get two sticks of butter out to soften overnight. Just a meal for 3 this year, but I cherish it nonetheless. A whole day off, entire day with family.
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
A good start for Thanksgiving: For once, I remembered to just go ahead and get two sticks of butter out to soften overnight. Just a meal for 3 this year, but I cherish it nonetheless. A whole day off, entire day with family.
Ross, doubt that
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Ross, doubt that
Crazy time for musicians. 7 concerts in 6 days early Dec. -- all different groups, no repeat performances. Practice 7-10 hours a day. TDay off, but I'll be itching to practice out of habit/paranoia. Still gonna prepare Xmas pudding Friday to steam/steep 'til Xmas.
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Crazy time for musicians. 7 concerts in 6 days early Dec. -- all different groups, no repeat performances. Practice 7-10 hours a day. TDay off, but I'll be itching to practice out of habit/paranoia. Still gonna prepare Xmas pudding Friday to steam/steep 'til Xmas.
This is that fucking broccoli argument again and it’s even more disingenuous bullshit now. There is no cost transparency in healthcare and my life is not at stake when I’m buying fucking shampoo.
Cassidy: "If she goes and gets 2 types of shampoo & one is a dollar cheaper, she'll get the cheaper one & the other lowers their price. Once you give her the power of making the decision, she's gonna shop -- that begins to save her money and squeezes waste out of the healthcare system."
November 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This is that fucking broccoli argument again and it’s even more disingenuous bullshit now. There is no cost transparency in healthcare and my life is not at stake when I’m buying fucking shampoo.
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Never forget that just a week ago, Ross Douthat and the NYTimes were asking if women ruined the workplace.
November 17, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Never forget that just a week ago, Ross Douthat and the NYTimes were asking if women ruined the workplace.
If you're a Lubbockian (Lubbockite? Lubbocker?) how do you not get out the pitchforks over this?
Nothing is safe trom Trump:
The Buddy Holly crosswalk in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas will be removed to comply with a directive from the Trump regime to rid the public roadways of any political messages or artwork.
The Buddy Holly crosswalk in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas will be removed to comply with a directive from the Trump regime to rid the public roadways of any political messages or artwork.
Buddy Holly crosswalk in his Texas hometown to be removed following order on road safety
“It’s such a tasteful cross section and people like it. But what do you do?” City Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia said of the crosswalk that depicts Holly's iconic glasses.
www.nbcnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
If you're a Lubbockian (Lubbockite? Lubbocker?) how do you not get out the pitchforks over this?
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
Exhausted/invigorated. I played piano for over 8 hours today. Concert tomorrow midday, then back at it. It's that time of year and I love it. It's always a glad it's over/let's do it again feeling.
November 13, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Exhausted/invigorated. I played piano for over 8 hours today. Concert tomorrow midday, then back at it. It's that time of year and I love it. It's always a glad it's over/let's do it again feeling.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/a...
What a treasure this man has been/is.
What a treasure this man has been/is.
Itzhak Perlman Wasn’t Sure About Doing ‘Schindler’s List’
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/a...
What a treasure this man has been/is.
What a treasure this man has been/is.
Last night I watched a performance of Mahler's 8th sympohony on Youtube, and I had many critiques though overall it was enjoyable.
Tonight I watched some old clips of WKRP in Cincinatti. No notes.
Tonight I watched some old clips of WKRP in Cincinatti. No notes.
November 7, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Last night I watched a performance of Mahler's 8th sympohony on Youtube, and I had many critiques though overall it was enjoyable.
Tonight I watched some old clips of WKRP in Cincinatti. No notes.
Tonight I watched some old clips of WKRP in Cincinatti. No notes.
I actually have gloves in my glove compartment.
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I actually have gloves in my glove compartment.
This is every weather/precipitation map for me
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This is every weather/precipitation map for me