Ben Bessman
@ben-bessman.bsky.social
Just Be Kind. Husband, father, former football coach, dog rescuer, & film buff dealing with Long COVID; into Mopars, Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs & Bears, Detroit Red Wings, Indiana Fever.
Make somebody’s day better today. Even in a small way.
Massimo (mirror)@rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 12h agoA sweet little girl with autism brought her stuffed puppy to the dog show. One of the judges noticed her, came over, and asked if she’d like to show her dog too. What followed was pure magic. Original post
Gosh. Weird what happens when you fight healthcare reform youth and nail no matter what your voters need, huh? It’s almost as if some “leaders” are more focused on the party line than leading their people to a better place.
leftylady.bsky.social@leftylady.bsky.social · 7d ago"Texas has the highest number of uninsured people and the most rural hospital closures in the country. If Greg Abbott wanted to lower healthcare costs for Texans, he would've done it in the twelve years he's been Governor." Gina Hinojosa
Current state of the water tower that once stood nearby Kinnick Stadium. Not my photo. Credit to whoever took it (no clue).
This here. As somebody dealing with Long Covid, it really pisses me off when people use dishonest arguments to go after those that did their best to protect us from it. Not every step they took in dealing with an unknown was perfect. It’s never going to be. But they did their honest best.
Blue Fairylicious Girl🧚@bluesnowflake.bsky.social · last wk.Dr Fauci’s biggest sin was he told the truth to a bunch of ppl who would rather be lied too
My kind of town, Chicago is. There is no doubt Chicago is one of the very best sports towns in America.
Scott Agness@scottagness.bsky.social · 2w agoA new WNBA All-Star game attendance record: 19,783. The NBA’s largest venue — United Center — is completely filled.
My all time sports hero. Most complete football player to ever live. He was simply the best.
Bleacher Nation Bears@bn-bears.bsky.social · 2w ago🎈 Walter Payton was born on this date in 1953.
In a world filled with distrust and anger, be kind like Nehemiah here. We need to know more wonderful human beings like him in our world.
barbisblue@barbisblue.bsky.social · 2w agoNehemiah said he still remembers the first dog he read to at the humane society. "I went up there with my book, and I sat down with a dog named Auggie. I started to read to him, and after we had to leave, I started to cry, because I didn't want to leave the humane society," the 11-year-old said.
That’s great! Wonderful book, by the way, if you’re looking for a good read.
Bakka Phoenix Books@bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 2w agoOur first visitor today said "My husband has some books here." Us: Great, what the name? Her: Joe Haldeman Us: Oh, not the books, we meant your husband's name. Gay Haldeman: It's Joe Haldeman. Such a lovely surprise visit! Related: we now have a few signed @joehaldeman.bsky.social titles.
Any chance to visit Kinnick Stadium and Wave to the kids is a good day.
Hawks 101@iahawks101.bsky.social · 2w agoKids’ Day at Kinnick is Saturday, August 15 at 11 a.m.
Interesting stuff. www.iflscience.com/many-long-co...
Many Long COVID Patients Are Still Seeking Answers 6 Years On. Some Scientists Think Dopamine Might Be The Missing Piece
The findings could have implications not just for millions of people with long COVID, but also those with similar conditions like ME/CFS.
iflscience.com
Sadly this isn’t her entire segment, which was great from start to finish. But this part was very good. Sad, but spot on.
The Daily Show@thedailyshow.com · 2w agoFox News insists racism doesn't exist, unless a Black actor plays a white character
Miss seeing these in the University of Iowa Main Library. Well, rows and rows of similar card catalogs. They all disappeared years ago thanks to “progress”. Sometimes we get it wrong.
sjvn@sjvn.bsky.social · 3w agoMy first search engine.
IT’S NOT?!?!
Marc Elias@marcelias.bsky.social · 4w ago🚨BREAKING: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will introduce new legislation making ballot seizure before they are counted and certified by a state or county official a felony. In a July 4 recorded speech, Newsom was not shy about who the law targets. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
