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Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 9h

As number 200 thank you for entertaining my idea of photographing you. I know you graciously declined but stranger things have happened and I might just ask you again one of these days. ; )

Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 1d

On the face of it if you are inclined to think this is hyperbolic think again about the influence & ability to do terrible things combined with the opportunity to do horrific things and the scope of the harm makes Nancy pretty damned correct about that.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 1d

"A vile creature. The worst thing on the face of the earth."

Former Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) didn't mince her words when asked about the president in an interview with CNN. Watch—

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Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 1d

Welcome to bluesky Maya!

Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 5d

They are bunkering down.

Trump Officials Move Into Military Residences in D.C. Area www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/u...

Trump Officials Move Into Military Residences in D.C. Area

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Bruce Hodges @brucehodges.bsky.social · 7d

A thousand thanks to photographer Pete Checchia (@brdstrbare.bsky.social) for taking a few minutes during a time of grief to contribute to this obituary for Benita Valente, who left us last week. Additional gratitude to WRTI's @natechinen.bsky.social for tapping me to write it

Benita Valente, acclaimed soprano and Philadelphia icon, dies at 91

Soprano Benita Valente, who died on Oct. 24 at 91, was a singular talent beloved worldwide and adored in Philadelphia. She leaves behind an interwoven legacy of musical excellence and cultural influen...

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Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you @brucehodges.bsky.social and @natechinen.bsky.social and WRTI for this lovely testimonial to my amazing Mom and her wonderful life of art, family, and friends. #music #art #benitavalente

Bruce Hodges @brucehodges.bsky.social · 7d

A thousand thanks to photographer Pete Checchia (@brdstrbare.bsky.social) for taking a few minutes during a time of grief to contribute to this obituary for Benita Valente, who left us last week. Additional gratitude to WRTI's @natechinen.bsky.social for tapping me to write it

Benita Valente, acclaimed soprano and Philadelphia icon, dies at 91

Soprano Benita Valente, who died on Oct. 24 at 91, was a singular talent beloved worldwide and adored in Philadelphia. She leaves behind an interwoven legacy of musical excellence and cultural influen...

www.wrti.org

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Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you Bruce, this is a beautiful tribute to my amazing Mom and her lovely profound life.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 8d

Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.

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Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 8d

SO FUCKED UP!

Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 9d

Can someone explain to me how this helps anything? How does this improve flight safety or efficiency? What is the logical reason that employees of Spirit Airlines need to know someone's gender in order to cram them into a tiny seat and lose their luggage?

www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/a...

New Trump rule may require airline travelers to assign themselves a gender

Air travelers with a gender-neutral “X” on their passports may now be asked to assign themselves “male” or “female,” under a Trump administration executive order that took effect this...

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Bruce Hodges @brucehodges.bsky.social · 10d

In memory of Benita Valente, who left us last Friday, a first listen to this live recording (c. 1979-83) of Mozart's "Exsultate, jubilate" with The Cleveland Orchestra and conductor James Conlon

Benita Valente sings "Exsultate, jubilate"

YouTube video by kadoguy

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Bruce Hodges @brucehodges.bsky.social · 8d

More Benita Valente, who left us last week: Schubert's "The Shepherd on the Rock."

In addition to the purity of her voice, Donald Wright's clarinet work is a joy, as is Rudolf Serkin on piano. All from the legendary Marlboro Music Festival

The Shepherd on the Rock, Op. 129 (Der Hirt auf dem Felsen, D 965)

YouTube video by Benita Valente - Topic

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Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you :)

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Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 9d

My beautiful Mom.
www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...

BENITA VALENTE Obituary (2025) - New York, NY - New York Times

View BENITA VALENTE's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

www.legacy.com

Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 9d

Mom.
operawire.com/obituary-ame...

Obituary: American Soprano Benita Valente Dies at 91 - OperaWire

On Oct. 24, soprano Benita Valente died at 91.

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Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 9d

Mom.
www.curtis.edu/news/mournin...

Mourning the Loss of Acclaimed Soprano Benita Valente (Voice ’60)

Praised for her pure and effortless voice, Benita performed opera, chamber music, and lieder—a genre in which she was among America’s great recitalists—on the world’s leading stages for nearly four de...

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Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 10d

What do you mean?

Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 12d

A lovely tribute to my amazing Mom who left this earth yesterday. Rest in peace beautiful Mom. Benita Valente.

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Opera Today @operatoday.bsky.social · 12d

Benita Valente, Acclaimed Bel Canto Soprano, Is Dead at 91 www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/a...

Benita Valente, Acclaimed Bel Canto Soprano, Is Dead at 91

www.nytimes.com

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Coffee Porter Jr. @unlox.bsky.social · 14d

“oh so you think the east wing being demolished is worse than-“ it’s a synecdoche, man. a visual metaphor. there’s a reason the aliens in Independence Day don’t aim a huge laser at SNAP benefits

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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 14d

Holy shit! That motherfucker TORE DOWN THE WHITE HOUSE!

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Pete Checchia ART (work with models) @brdstrbare.bsky.social · 16d

That was my doppelgänger back in the day.

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jasper pilled @hoovybaby.bsky.social · 17d

Wake up, babe, the least subtle visual metaphor in history just dropped

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 19d

DC. No Kings!

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NPR @npr.org · 20d

Organizers say they expect millions of Americans will march this weekend against the policies of the Trump administration. The protests come amid National Guard deployments in several cities. n.pr/4ojrHSY

'No Kings' organizers project a massive turnout for this weekend's protests

Organizers say they expect millions of Americans will march this weekend against the policies of the Trump administration. The protests come amid National Guard deployments in several cities.

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