Victoria Bekiempis
@vicbekiempis.bsky.social
Reporter of NYC Courts. Catch me at 100 Centre, 60 Centre, or 500 Pearl. Covered Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell, R. Kelly, Weinstein trials, among others. Always fighting for press access ❤️
I'd use this one later because it'll keep people going for a while, which is the intent. Is AI good for recipes?
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I'd use this one later because it'll keep people going for a while, which is the intent. Is AI good for recipes?
Spiral notebooks!
November 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Spiral notebooks!
Another: Advents in hair color.
November 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Another: Advents in hair color.
In a similar vein...historic feats of civil engineering. I suggest memorizing some facts about the Eerie Canal system. While I, for one, find locks and the like fascinating, others will not. Extra points for mentioning PA horshoe curve.
November 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In a similar vein...historic feats of civil engineering. I suggest memorizing some facts about the Eerie Canal system. While I, for one, find locks and the like fascinating, others will not. Extra points for mentioning PA horshoe curve.
Actually anything American war of independence related is good.
November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Actually anything American war of independence related is good.
Has genealogical research somehow devolved into a topic of dispute? Then start talking about whatever figures from your ancestors' home countries might have participated in the American revolution. Everyone will be so bored hearing about this, they will move on at least temporarily.
November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Has genealogical research somehow devolved into a topic of dispute? Then start talking about whatever figures from your ancestors' home countries might have participated in the American revolution. Everyone will be so bored hearing about this, they will move on at least temporarily.
Below are some of my fav tips: If someone mentions a country where there's conflict and people at the table have opposing views, say something idiotic like "omg speaking of XYZ, that souvenir from that shop there was super funky!"
November 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Below are some of my fav tips: If someone mentions a country where there's conflict and people at the table have opposing views, say something idiotic like "omg speaking of XYZ, that souvenir from that shop there was super funky!"
I didn't know there was a Rush Hour 3 lol
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I didn't know there was a Rush Hour 3 lol
Tell your people to chill, man. They shouldn't ask you when your train gets in--just tell them that it will. Enjoy the romance of innocuous uncertainty for a few hours. It'll be fine, I promise!
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Tell your people to chill, man. They shouldn't ask you when your train gets in--just tell them that it will. Enjoy the romance of innocuous uncertainty for a few hours. It'll be fine, I promise!
4. Don't freak out if you see people taking photos of trains. Some people are really into trains. It's totally normal.
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
4. Don't freak out if you see people taking photos of trains. Some people are really into trains. It's totally normal.
3. If you're traveling with someone, get into the whole spirit of trains and talk to them rather than stare at screens. The chairs are very amenable to conversation and the cafe car (and/or diner, if you're in a sleeper) is inherently social.
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
3. If you're traveling with someone, get into the whole spirit of trains and talk to them rather than stare at screens. The chairs are very amenable to conversation and the cafe car (and/or diner, if you're in a sleeper) is inherently social.
2. Look out the window. You can see America! And see things that are different than whatever bubble you live in!
November 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
2. Look out the window. You can see America! And see things that are different than whatever bubble you live in!
1. Chill, man. Yes, you've gotta be somewhere at some point, but trains get to where they're going, sometimes on their own schedule.
If you want to huff and puff about delays, then you're most definitely a flight person and should take a plane.
If you want to huff and puff about delays, then you're most definitely a flight person and should take a plane.
November 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
1. Chill, man. Yes, you've gotta be somewhere at some point, but trains get to where they're going, sometimes on their own schedule.
If you want to huff and puff about delays, then you're most definitely a flight person and should take a plane.
If you want to huff and puff about delays, then you're most definitely a flight person and should take a plane.
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Dick Cheney may have opposed trump in 2024 but he helped birth the Trump presidencies in all their gore caked glories
April 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Dick Cheney may have opposed trump in 2024 but he helped birth the Trump presidencies in all their gore caked glories