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If anyone doesn’t think this Supreme Court won’t reverse themselves on these decisions that expanded the unitary executive when a Democrat is in office, is either naive, willfully ignorant or full of shit.

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When he’s right he’s right.

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I’ll take things that never happened for 500, Alex.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

You know what chaps my ass? People turning right into the left lane. Stay in your lane, people. Literally.

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Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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It remains to be seen whether he’ll make the trains run on time, but I find it highly doubtful.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Stunning sky tonight. #photography

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Drinking wine Spo-Dee-o-Dee

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

We don’t need another hero.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

#landscape #photography

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Something from my morning walk and a foggy start to the day. #scape #photography

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Toss it the Kobayashi Maru scenario and see how it fares.

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Good choice. May I also make a plea for Red Rain?

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Sadly, for the purposes of this, Horses came out just after my 17th birthday, but I’ll take Bob.

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You know what they say, don’t choose the lesser evil.

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I always am reminded of our friendship when I hear that album.

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Duel doesn’t get enough love.

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Ah, Marie Prevost.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

I’ve been a great fan of Strange New Worlds but a two year gap in the middle of a two part episode is unconscionable.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

@moviessilently.bsky.social do you know of any films with the actress Fania Marinoff that can still be seen? My grandmother was friends with her and we recently obtained some of their correspondence which are stored with her and her husband, Carl van Vechten’s letters at Yale’s Beineke library.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Pop quiz. What do Bob Kane, Joe Schuster, Jerry Siegel, Stan Lee and Jacky Kirby all have in common? Suggested reading for Dean Cain - The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.

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I do hope there is an entire chapter on Rob and Laura Petrie’s living room and the ill placed ottoman.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

NYT Puzzles chose an ill timed theme for today’s Strands puzzle.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

249 years. It was nice while it lasted.

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I did the DSLR thing in Venice, but a single wide angle zoom was all I brought and I love the large format prints I have hanging on the wall. It’s such an amazing subject.

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Broke my hand doing that in a pickleball game. At 66, I have given up chasing the out of reach ones.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Pound for pound, the Tonys are immensely more entertaining than just about any other awards show.

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Great band name.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Lately I’ve noticed that Trump ends many of his more official sounding posts with, “thank you for your attention to this matter”. I’ll bet that is a tell that Stephen Miller wrote the post.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

The Vikings - a childhood favorite, in which Issur Danielovitch and Bernie Schwartz play a pair of Vikings. Gotta love Hollywood.

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youtu.be/dbUDSxJFsDA?...

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Wry witty Wilde, very witty

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Anima Rising by Christopher Moore. It’s a romp.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Just started @authorguy.bsky.social’s new novel, Anima Rising. It’s a total hoot. Klimt meets the bride of Frankenstein. What more could you ask?

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A bit on the nose, don’t you think?

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Has anyone checked on RFK jr? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Didi and Gogo

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Bob’s is most excellent. I marvel at the amount of great cuisine in that dusty little town.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

@wallacegeo.bsky.social I don’t know about you, but I’d totally go see Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter do Godot. Let’s hope they take it on the road.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

I see that @robertjbennett.bsky.social’s The Tainted Cup is on sale on Kindle for 2 bucks. Grab it, one of the best books I read last year and just in time for the sequel. www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4JB56T...

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Certainly not The Last Picture Show.

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Vladimir, stop.

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Heartbreak Fridge

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Monument Valley

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Wishing you healing.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Uranium Building - Moab, Utah

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The latter would seem the most on brand.

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John Ford Point - Monument Valley

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Monument Valley

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Window Arch

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Balancing Rock - Arches National Park

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Jenny’s Canyon - St George, Utah

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I am equally jealous of Ultravox. Question, does Winterland count as an intimate venue?

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We share Crimson at the Roxy to which I add Lou Reed at the same venue and X at Madame Wong’s and seeing Robert Fripp at Tower Records in Berkeley.

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I prefer the Fredric March version.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

The world had lost a good guy and a generous spirit with the passing of Kevin Drum. Ave atque vale @kdrum.bsky.social

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On Ted Gioia’s recommendation, I picked up Rumer In Session feat. Redtenbacher's Funkestra.

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Fritz the younger also acted in several films, my favorite being the cult classic Equinox.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Lunch in the Cruz. People are taking to the streets.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Scientists create Wooly Mouse. What can possibly go wrong?

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So much dystopian fiction feels like an instruction manual these days.

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You can tell that Zelenskyy is not a dictator because Trump would like him if he was.

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Attended Opera San Jose production of Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle today. A feminist twist, sets and lighting reminiscent of FW Murnau, and stellar performances by Maria Natale and Zachary Nelson. A most enjoyable afternoon. #operasanjose

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

My innie did five things last week 1. 2. 3 4. 5.

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Now Jack White is doing Rockin’ in the Free World. Which is just what we needed.

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The whole show has been excellent.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

This made my night. David Byrne and St Vincent doing Bowie’s Heroes on SNL 50th Anniversary Homecoming concert.

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It’s addictive

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Rewatching Twin Peaks the Return. With the passing of David Lynch, I’m struck by how many original cast members have departed this mortal coil, both before and since the Return. We are so fortunate that he got the opportunity to complete what turned out to be his magnum opus.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

The RR diner has the lowest turnover rate of any dining establishment in the world. And damn fine cherry pie.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Does no one care about Alternative? Congrats to St Vincent on 3 #Grammy wins.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

America is having a serious case of, I didn't think the leopards would eat my face.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

It would appear that you actually do need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.

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Seems like the plot of The Producers.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Started watching Twin Peaks for the umpteenth time last night. Going to watch the entire opus (original series, FWWM, Return).

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Dianne, I’m holding in my hand a small box of chocolate bunnies.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Saddened to hear of the passing of David Lynch. I count myself a fan of his work. The much overused term, visionary, is truly appropriate when talking about David Lynch. He changed the way we watch film and television.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

If you hadn’t guessed from my handle, the Italian futurists fascinate me, but are also highly problematic. Marinetti foremost among them. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Down the Thin Man rabbit hole, tried my first Brooklyn cocktail.

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He should cut to the chase and call himself Bigus Dickus and be done with it.

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Crisp California winter’s walk.

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Driving home from Christmas Day with the adult children, we listened to two of my favorite Christmas albums. The aforementioned Quality Street and the She & Him Christmas album. Next up, Sharon Jones It's a Holiday Soul Party. There is a world beyond Mariah, people.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

The thing I love about the Thin Man movies is they make alcoholism seem so fun.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Joys of retirement. Monterey on a Wednesday afternoon is quite peaceful.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

If you are of the generation that grew up with Bonaza, you might know the term getting Cartwrighted. The writers of #yellowstonetv took it literally.

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And a wonderful Halloween movie as well.

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Happy Turkey Day, folks.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

The Thanksgiving lineup. @melville_winery @williamsselyemwinery @gracewine @giornatawines @desparadawine There are 8 of us for dinner plus maybe 2 more for dessert. We may or may not get to all of these, but ready to give it the old college try.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

Watching Blue Velvet again after many years. I had forgotten how much it lives in the same universe as Twin Peaks.

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Hope they have one of those jars of pickled eggs on the bar.

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You have described my pickleball journey.

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Saw Elvis with Nick and Mink Deville at Winterland in 78. Saw Nick open for Elvis just last year. They’ve both still got it. And Cruel to be Kind is one of the all time perfect pop songs.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

As far as I can tell Bluesky consist mainly of @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com , @scalzi.com and @kenwhite.bsky.social talking past each other while on occasion intersecting. I’m afraid this is of my own doing. Alas.

futurballa (@futurballa.bsky.social)

There is no spectrum of absolutism.

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The pastrami is sublime.

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Please share your finds. Paso is amazing. Desparada, Giornata and Jacob Toft in Tin City are great. If you get out to Peachy Canyon try Bodega de Edgar for Spanish varietals.

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What’s a tortoise?

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Someone drove over my Rickenbacker