The wonderful thing about hosting parties with primarly Gen x friends is that it starts in the early afternoon, is over by 9, and it took us 5 minutes to clean this morning because our friends cleaned before they left. My heart and soul are happy today.

Putting a brisket on at 3 am and surprised a very large toad on our patio. Francis is not fond of toads but today she chose peace. Good for you Franny, good for you toad. Fran and toad are friends.

Listen, I'm all for ridiculous food items, but the Kwik Trip Mt Dew Dunker is an abomination and should never go anywhere near anyone's face hole. Not even as a morbid curiosity. I implore you all, let's have at least a speck of decorum, yes?

Mine's a little voice, but I'll share this with everyone I can.

Ben Collins@bencollins.bsky.social · 2mo ago

That's right.

In reviewing my timeline, I see there is significantly more mentions of scaffolding then of the US World Cup match. I'm not disparaging either in the least bit, it's just a fascinating timeline we're living in.

Bruno, protector of the realm, is plum tuckered out.

80 degrees, no humidity and a pint of Half Fast Brewing Cat Stout of the Bag. Rach is planting veggies, dogs are frolicking amongst the grass and a Pulp - Common People playlist is producing some absolute gems. Dinner is in the smoker and life is a pretty sweet fruit.

Bruno wants a holiday in the sun. First Saturday on the patio. Much needed day with my tribe.

Badger women are a damn powerhouse. Well done!

I'm sure someone has coined this phrase already but today, I'm practicing Crock Pot diplomacy. This can be translated to taking on world events with dear friends while shoveling cheap meatballs, brandy old fashioned, and Spotted Cow into our face holes. It's good for the soul.

What an awesome thing to happen at the best venue in the world, in a city where a lot of the music that shaped my life came from. I so wish I could have been at this one. youtu.be/wNw45x-TitY?...

Bruce Springsteen revealed as special guest at Tom Morello's First Avenue benefit show

YouTube video by Bring Me The News

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I'm overwhelmingly sad about her passing away. Everything she did was magical. youtu.be/z9rj-Pz1vag?...

Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara - A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow

YouTube video by Kay Laurel

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I've been listening to NOFX for 30 some odd years. Glad to see they came out of retirement for this. youtu.be/sU6s6VEJxrU?...

Minnesota Nazis

YouTube video by NOFX - Topic

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For serious...the front man for Chumbawamba is named Danbert Nobacon? I can't imagine there would be a more perfect name for the frontman of aforementioned band. Absolutely perfect.

New Noise Magazine@newnoisemagazine.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Former Chumbawamba frontman Danbert Nobacon shares his new single "We're All Antifa Now!," speaking on America's current administration.

I should probably buy a powerball ticket today because I just had the best luck ever in Wordle.

L7 Siouxsie and the Banshees Babes in Toyland Kittie The Breeders

Chuck Wendig@chuckwendig.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Five concerts you’ve seen with women lead singers Yeah Yeah Yeahs Belly Concrete Blonde Poe I mean, Lilith Fair has to count too

A delay out of a time out and a missed FG...just giving this one away.

Bruno is very emo and generally just sulks when Franny is in his spot. Bruno was having none of it this time.

Looking forward to spending some quality time with good people tomorrow night and grateful for wonderful family time today. youtu.be/fCNvZqpa-7Q?...

White Wine In The Sun by Tim Minchin

YouTube video by Tim Minchin

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it's 2025 and the gangly guy who appeared on a few seasons of The Office is now our only mirror to society

Hell. Yes. The rematch is going to be fun to watch.

Goodness, helluva grab there.

Dammit Bucky. You broke my heart. On the positive side, we've made outstanding progress on the Home Alone house...no more foosball today. More drinks, Legos, and punk rock music are on the horizon.....and...Fire Fickel and Tressel can also piss strsight off.

Good grief this is a frustrating game. My hopes were heightened last week and now I'm in a well of despair...relatively speaking...I don't have access to a despair well.

Alright...the basement is finally done. Go. Damn. Badger.

Getting all kinds of Norwegian up in here.

Hosting our family on Thanksgiving was awesome but tiring. Today though, we slept in, the dogs are not being assholes, and we're having some friends over later for Old Fashions and to build the Home Alone house from Legos. Also, it's Axe day. Go. Damn. Badger.

24 people, 3 dogs, lots of pie, and Thursday football. Mildly controlled chaos in our house today. I better hide the good whiskey.

Boy, I hate handling uncooked birds. To the brine with you, fowl beast.

Pro tip for those doing holiday baking. If your pie crust doesn't come together and it pisses you off, give up and throw it over the fence in the backyard. Then go buy a pie at Kwik Trip because it will probably taste better anyway.