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John Gerlach

@mnjdg.bsky.social

When cruelty becomes the norm, kindness becomes revolutionary.

created August 1, 2023

159 followers 65 following 427 posts

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Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Amen.

31/8/2025, 9:40:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Kelly (@jkelly3.bsky.social) reposted

If the story you hear yesterday on the news about Victor touched you, you can help out my nephew here. Long road for a lot of those kids. www.gofundme.com/f/donate-for...

28/8/2025, 6:43:13 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

I drove past Annunciation last night on the way to a friend's house. Saw two very young girls, dressed in their school uniforms, they reminded me of my God-daughter who attended school there several years ago. Now, I'm just hoping those two beautiful kids are safe and unharmed.

27/8/2025, 6:35:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

The only orange monarchs this country needs.

26/8/2025, 12:35:19 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Well earned, and very well deserved. Robin had his best match in several weeks.

25/8/2025, 7:56:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Robin had his best match in weeks last night.

24/8/2025, 4:25:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Seeing the kids on the pitch is always fun.

18/8/2025, 7:12:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Every loss has been to really strong teams, nothing to hang our heads over.

16/8/2025, 4:01:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (@whitehouse.senate.gov) reposted

Political cartoon entitled, “Crime Wave in DC.” Trump is pictured waving from the roof of the White House surrounded by bags of money.
12/8/2025, 6:02:48 PM | 934 312 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Everything he touches, dies.

4/8/2025, 9:54:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Or congealed evil.

30/7/2025, 9:41:16 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Keep this guy around for a while.

27/7/2025, 9:02:12 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Millions of models and none of them worth the electricity and cpu cycles feeding them.

27/7/2025, 9:00:25 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Just want to see the lads come home with three points.

26/7/2025, 6:11:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s kinda geeky, kinda mathy, kinda steampunk - just so neat and colorful.

26/7/2025, 12:53:36 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Found the image several years ago, and haven’t found anything I like more.

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26/7/2025, 12:51:39 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes yous can.

25/7/2025, 6:05:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mike Luckovich (@mluckovich.bsky.social) reposted

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22/7/2025, 4:32:56 PM | 825 253 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

And this was after a tough loss. Well done, DSC.

18/7/2025, 5:57:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Didn’t look it tonight. We barely got a look at goal.

17/7/2025, 3:59:51 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Three weak yellow cards, and their guy punches our player in the face and nothing called.

17/7/2025, 1:34:42 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Cruelty.

16/7/2025, 9:21:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

I want to try and read that article but I think someone would need to dumb it waaay down for me.

14/7/2025, 5:19:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

He's a very all or nothing player. He either looks brilliant, or he looks like I would look on the pitch. He can be very over-aggressive and gets burned with a cutback move.

14/7/2025, 2:15:32 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

I remember once when I was maybe twelve (?) a bolt hit close enough it caused our ionization type smoke detector to chirp. I’m glad I was inside the house when it hit!

12/7/2025, 9:00:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

They die, the good people remain.

12/7/2025, 4:28:34 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

He would never make it to the second tee.

12/7/2025, 4:27:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Phil Plait (@philplait.bsky.social) reposted

You know what works better than thoughts and prayers? A functioning government.

7/7/2025, 3:01:51 PM | 16211 3558 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

I would have guessed Saige had been a 80th minute sub to have that burst of energy.

7/7/2025, 2:50:40 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

They weren’t called the Dark Ages because they were dark.

7/7/2025, 12:04:33 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

It was so great to hear your songs live again. It was so worth the 13+ hour round-trip drive for that beautiful hour of music. Hope to see you again soon. /hugs/

6/7/2025, 9:40:01 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

And done after an hour. Would have loved to hear a few more of my favorites (Survival Car, Red Dragon Tattoo, Superconductor) but it was still so freaking great to hear all these songs played live. Chris sounded great, the crowd was into it, the new members played aces.

5/7/2025, 4:42:03 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Sink to the Bottom

5/7/2025, 3:53:52 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Mexican Wine

5/7/2025, 3:50:12 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Please Leave the Biker

5/7/2025, 3:47:09 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Stacy’s Mom

5/7/2025, 3:43:12 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

With some of Bad Company’s “Feel Like Makin’ Love”

5/7/2025, 3:40:55 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Radiation Vibe

5/7/2025, 3:36:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

A Dip in the Ocean

5/7/2025, 3:35:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Little Red Light

5/7/2025, 3:30:09 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Hey Julie

5/7/2025, 3:26:31 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

I-95

5/7/2025, 3:22:22 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Hackensack

5/7/2025, 3:19:09 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Valley Winter Song

5/7/2025, 3:15:43 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Barbara H

5/7/2025, 3:13:31 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

It Must be Summer Denise No Better Place

5/7/2025, 3:08:20 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Summerfest in Milwaukee, but watching on my phone.

5/7/2025, 1:57:34 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social)

Just over two hours to wait. @fountainsofwayne.bsky.social

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5/7/2025, 12:55:51 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) (@theserfstv.bsky.social) reposted

If it took 8 days to build a massive concentration camp in Florida then it means they could build and house the homeless at any point but choose not to

2/7/2025, 2:47:17 AM | 41634 11237 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

So good in tight spaces, and seems to always get off a quality shot.

29/6/2025, 12:14:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

It's not as cool as a stainless steel loon sculpture.

29/6/2025, 12:11:53 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Bring it to BrickWorld!

27/6/2025, 12:07:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

How much money will he spend just to lose even worse in the general election?

27/6/2025, 2:38:47 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Shorts & sweatshirt weather, at least in the morning.

24/6/2025, 1:52:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Yup

24/6/2025, 12:17:26 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Weak men think being cruel shows strength, when all it really shows is just how terrible they are.

21/6/2025, 10:36:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Can we call him Jose Dickhead Vance?

21/6/2025, 4:54:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Says the President who has never worked a real day of work in his life.

20/6/2025, 12:32:02 AM | 19 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social)

@wesburdine.bsky.social and @mnaurorafc.bsky.social - I think you need to recruit Meghan Klingenberg to your leadership team now that she has retired from playing.

18/6/2025, 3:13:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Siri, who are the nine worst political leaders in history?

17/6/2025, 11:15:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Let's see how many of them volunteer to go fight. /crickets/

17/6/2025, 11:08:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

You're the first website I visit every morning when I turn on my computer.

16/6/2025, 11:58:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

I tuned in right around the 60 minute mark. Minutes later, goal. Minutes later, goal. Minutes later, goal. I think I'm good luck.

9/6/2025, 3:24:02 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

I need this.

5/6/2025, 8:55:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Weak people think being cruel shows strength, but all it really shows is just how terrible they are.

5/6/2025, 8:53:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

How am I just now learning about this film?

4/6/2025, 8:39:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Last year I had two season tickets and didn't make it to a single match. So far this year is taking a similar track. I'll still support the team, though.

3/6/2025, 11:53:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

That Robin pivot was nasty.

2/6/2025, 8:38:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

I have two general admission if you want ‘em.

2/6/2025, 6:38:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

I wore my Aurora teeshirt.

1/6/2025, 3:28:45 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

There were some (ahem) “interesting” foul calls tonight…

25/5/2025, 3:38:58 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

You’re still damn funny.

24/5/2025, 9:19:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Aurora kits are top notch.

23/5/2025, 4:23:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

ALL the security violations.

22/5/2025, 9:12:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Weak people think being cruel shows strength, when all it really shows is just how terrible they are.

20/5/2025, 9:15:23 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture soul nate (@mnateshyamalan.bsky.social) reposted

wife: how was guarding the two paths today, honey? guard: [looking away] fine wife: did something happen? guard: [tearing up] no wife: would the other guard tell me something happened?

18/5/2025, 9:13:21 PM | 20526 4643 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

A true Gordie Howe hat trick. Goal, assist, and yellow card. (Although that card was a weak call by the ref...)

18/5/2025, 12:36:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

The first one was clearly well across the line with his left foot, we could see it from section 15.

18/5/2025, 4:01:04 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Tani so calm with three defenders around him, simply lays the ball at Pereyra's feet. Pretty goal!

18/5/2025, 3:58:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

And a nice celebration with his family. ❤️

18/5/2025, 3:57:12 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

I was worried that PK was going to take out the entire squad of kids while waving that flag.

18/5/2025, 3:55:39 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

#TeamGus

17/5/2025, 8:39:28 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

People who don't work 80 hours a month forcing working poor to work 80 hours a week. Disgusting.

17/5/2025, 12:24:34 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

But they're not going to use those life vests for anything other than to prop their feet up on something more comfortable.

15/5/2025, 12:36:49 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

He's a special kind of stupid.

13/5/2025, 2:03:26 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

And he's still undefeated as a Loon.

12/5/2025, 11:28:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Hell, they've already got articles drawn up for the next Democrat President.

11/5/2025, 6:37:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

My first comment after that goal was "Pereyra made that goal happen" with his work in the far corner. To be able to control the ball when surrounded by pink shirts and then make the right pass. /chef's kiss/

11/5/2025, 6:35:29 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Every pre-match should be like today.

10/5/2025, 7:52:30 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Minnesota United FC (@mnufc.com) reposted

pov: PK saw you wearing pink in the Wonderwall

10/5/2025, 7:43:51 PM | 73 9 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Gressel is undefeated as a Loon.

9/5/2025, 7:50:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

I have empathy. You don’t.

9/5/2025, 6:27:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

So the simple idea that a teenager might present as a boy while still having periods is too difficult for you to understand, Doctor? I’m glad you’re not in charge of healthcare.

9/5/2025, 5:46:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

The State of Minnesota provided the supplies, it was up to the schools to decide where to stock them. This lie that keeps getting repeated is stupid.

9/5/2025, 5:05:53 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted

Make it so.

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7/5/2025, 8:13:53 PM | 3832 454 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

As a Veteran, I vote for "parade".

7/5/2025, 5:39:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

4002: A Space Odyssey

6/5/2025, 1:15:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

LOL

5/5/2025, 1:00:45 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

Man of the Match.

4/5/2025, 2:36:11 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Gerlach (@mnjdg.bsky.social) reply parent

So, do something about it. Find a few Republicans who still have some backbone and some integrity.

29/4/2025, 4:52:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view