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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 15h

The 2025-26 National Hockey League season is in full swing. Each day I will post about a player who enjoyed a good day on the ice.
#NHL
#icehockey
Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
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Guentzel’s Game-Winner Seals Lightning’s Fifth Straight In Utah, 4-2

The Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from an early deficit and extended their winning streak to five games with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Sunday night at the Delta Center. In a key...

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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 15h

Each day I post a biography and photo of an American armed forces member who died during combat.
November 3
#veteran
#restinpeace
Merle David Hay, Glidden, IA. With James Gresham and Thomas Enright, they were the first US soldiers to die in WWI, on November 3, 1917.
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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 15h

Each day I will post a picture and link to art coming up to auction somewhere in the world.

#painting
Tagreed Darghouth, "Landmines"
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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 15h

3 November Saint of the Day: Blessed Pio Campidelli
(Pius of St. Aloysius) 1868-1889
Italian Passionist, he died of tuberculosis before being ordained a priest. During his illness he remained in his formation monastery, praying and singing hymns.
#Catholic
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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 1d

More than 500 followers! Thanks! Though I know most of my followers are bots, nonetheless I appreciate reaching this milestone here. I hope my posts increase the knowledge of my readers at least a little bit each day. I have learned plenty myself over these months I have been posting at Bluesky.

Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 1d

The 2025-26 National Hockey League season is in full swing. Each day I will post about a player who enjoyed a good day on the ice.
#NHL
#icehockey
Nicholas Robertson, Toronto Maple Leafs (facing camera)
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Robertson gets 2 points, Maple Leafs defeat Flyers | NHL.com

Cowan scores 1st NHL goal, Tanev exits with injury for Toronto

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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 1d

The MVP of the 2025 World Series:
#baseball
#MLB
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto is named 2025 World Series MVP | 11/01/2025

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is named the 2025 World Series MVP and discusses his incredible pitching performance to help the Dodgers repeat as World Series champions

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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 1d

Each day I post a biography and photo of a member of the American armed forces who died during combat.
November 2
#veteran
#restinpeace
Brian Donatus Slavenas, Genoa, IL. One of 16 soldiers killed (20 wounded) when his helicopter was shot down on November 2, 2003 in Iraq.
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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 1d

Each day I will post a picture and link to art coming up to auction somewhere in the world.

#painting
John Steven Dews, "Brynhild Racing Off Cowes"
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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 1d

2 November Saint of the Day: St. Justus (d. 303)
Citizen of Trieste, Italy, known for his charity. He was drowned for refusing to sacrifice to Roman gods. St. Justus is my "proto-saint;" a visit to his cathedral in Trieste sparked my interest in saints.
#Catholic
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SURVIVAL GUIDE: SAN GIUSTO THE PATRON SAINT OF TRIESTE

The story of San Giusto (St. Justus) is that he lived in Tergesteo (the Roman name for Trieste) and was known to citizens for his charitable work. When charges of being a Christ…

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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, Durham’s Duke Gardens is stunning. Yes, Duke University boasts a gorgeous campus. You are lucky!

Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 2d

I post about mostly obscure Catholic saints each day. But for All Saints Day, I would have written about Servant of God Avertan Fenech, a Maltese Carmelite novice master.

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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 2d

The 2025-26 National Hockey League season is in full swing. Each day I will post about a player who enjoyed a good day on the ice.
#NHL
#icehockey
Troy Terry, Anaheim Ducks (middle player in photo)
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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 2d

Through the World Series I will recognize a player who enjoyed a good day on the field.
#baseball
#MLB
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Mookie Betts' big Dodgers Game 6 moment forces a World Series Game 7 vs. Blue Jays

After coming up empty for most of the last two series, Betts finally broke through Friday night

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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 2d

Each day I post a biography and photo of a member of the American armed forces who died during combat.
November 1
#veteran
#restinpeace
Oliver Evans Deal, Jr., Lancaster, California. Died in artillery barrage in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam on November 1, 1969.
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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 2d

Each day I will post a picture and link to art coming up to auction somewhere in the world.

#painting
Georg Heinrich Crola, "Harz Landscape"
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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 2d

1 November Saints of the Day: All Saints Day
#Catholic
"A day commemorating all the saints . . ., both known and unknown . . . It is celebrated on November 1 . . . The day is primarily observed by Christians with a tradition of venerating the saints, such as Roman Catholics." Encyclopedia Brittanica

Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 3d

When I travel I do not post. I am home now. Thanks for your patience.

Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 3d

The 2025-26 National Hockey League season continues. Each day I will post about a player who enjoyed a good day on the ice.
#NHL
#icehockey
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Kiefer Sherwood’s Hat Trick Carries Canucks Past Blues 4-3 in Shootout | Vancouver Canucks

Kiefer Sherwood is continuing his exceptional play and showed his scoring touch with a hat trick to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 shootout win over the St. Louis Blues. With injuries mounting, t...

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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 3d

Each day I post a biography and photo of a member of the American armed forces who died during combat.
October 31
#veteran
#restinpeace
Theodore Togstad, Minnewaukan, ND. Killed on October 31, 1918 and buried in Flanders Field American Cemetery, Belgium.
www.veterans.nd.gov/heroes/theod...

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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 3d

Each day I will post a picture and link to art coming up to auction somewhere in the world.

#painting
François Ferrière, "Portrait of a Boy Wearing a Hat and Holding a Frame"
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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 3d

31 October Saint of the Day: Blessed Christopher of Romagna 1173(?)-1272
Italian priest of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), he was sent to southern France to establish his Order there. He was well known for his productivity and pleasant demeanor.
#Catholic
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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks for all of your posts featuring Scandinavian art!

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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 9d

The 2025-26 National Hockey League season continues. Each day I will post about a player who enjoyed a good day on the ice.
#NHL
#icehockey
Dougie Hamilton, New Jersey Devils.
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Brian Handy @brianhandy.bsky.social · 9d

Through the World Series I will recognize a player who enjoyed a good day on the field.
#baseball
#MLB
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Addison Barger grand slam continues magical Blue Jays season with Toronto franchise history

Never before had this been done.

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