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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · 2h

If you live in the Chicago area, you've probably been to Manny's. The legendary 83-year-old restaurant is stepping up to help feed people in need.
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Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen: Great Food-Great Citizen

Each day in America, many parents have to make a difficult decision.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · 2d

Brand Carlile has a new album. The theme is getting back to being true to herself after spreading herself too thin.
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Brandi Carlile's new album "Returning to Myself" really is a return to herself

Brandi Carlile has been extremely busy working with legends.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Halloween! Have you broken into the candy you bought for trick-or-treaters? Pro tip: Don't buy Junior Mints. "They're chocolate! They're peppermint! They're delicious!"
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Did you eat your Halloween candy instead of giving it to the trick-or-treaters?

Trick or treat.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · 16d

There are protest rallies today in all fifty states. The far-right thinks we're getting paid to attend. Hmm...so where's my money?
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Hey Antifa, Where’s My Money?!

Another Saturday, another protest rally.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Oct 3

Jewish baseball players who play on Yom Kippur subject themselves to what is called the 'Koufax Curse.' is this a real thing?
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Does the "Koufax Curse" really exist?

The Koufax Curse refers to the theory that a Jewish player who plays on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, is doomed to play badly that day.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Sep 30

We took a family roadtrip to the legendary Gene & Jude's. Great dog and fries, but beware--no ketchup!!
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No ketchup allowed at Gene & Jude’s

There are specific items that go on a Chicago-style hot dog.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Sep 23

It used to be easy to keep your politics and sports/musical interests separate. In 2025, it's complicated.
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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Sep 17

Robert Redford's death is a reminder that they don't make movies like they used and that the movie experience has changed--not for the better.
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Robert Redford's death is a reminder that the movie experience has changed, and not for better

The don't make 'em like they used too.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Sep 12

My youngest grandchild has a 9/11 birthday. How should you celebrate on one of the most somber dates on the calendar?
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How do you deal with having your birthday on 9/11?

I’m a little obsessed with the oddity of having a birthday fall on a holiday.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Sep 2

I spent the weekend in New Buffalo, Michigan. The town has 25 weed dispensaries, including 12 on one street. Why?
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Why does a small summer resort town need so many dispensaries?

The population of New Buffalo, Michigan, is 1,695.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Aug 28

A review of last night's @neilyoungarchives.bsky.social concert. At age 79, he's still rockin' like a hurricane.
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Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts are rockin’ like a hurricane

On March 1, 1973, I saw Neil Young perform in Oklahoma City.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Aug 26

If you were around in 1970, you'll always remember Kent St.. Fifty-five years later, we're heading towards the same situation. The only questions are who, where and when.
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How soon will one of Donald Trump’s Nation Guard members shoot and kill a civilian?

Tin soldiers and Nixon coming

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Aug 25

In the last two months, I've attended multiple"rite of passage' events. Do they happen more and seemingly faster as we get older?
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Do rites of passage events seem to occur more often as we get older?

It’s been a big past few days for big events for some of my people.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Aug 21

August is National Make A Will Month. I've started making one. Now it needs an ending--sigh.
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Where there's a Will there's a way

Did you know that August is National Make-a-Will Month? Are you surprised there is such a thing? I recently learned about this when my friends at both the Parkinson’s and Melanoma Foundations sent me ...

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Aug 16

At my age, there are lots of aches and pains--pretty normal. I finally hit the dispensary to see if they had anything that could help.
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Are you using weed to help ease pain?

I have some history with marijuana.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Aug 12

Whenever I forget something simple, I always wonder if it's part of aging or something else?
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Is it the aging process or real memory issues?

The other day, I was taking my partner to a bridal shower.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Aug 8

The universe is constantly giving out signs to slow down and live in the moment. Warren Zevon~"Enjoy every sandwich!"
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Life truly does moves so fast

“You put more value on every minute”~Warren Zevon

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Aug 6

Today is the sixtieth anniversary of The Beatles' album "Help." Here's how it holds up and compares to "A Hard Day's Night." Plus, they're a sign of what's coming soon.
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"A Hard Days Night" vs "Help": Sixty years later, which one holds up better

August 6, 1965.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Aug 1

Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of when @lindseybuckingham.comStevie and the rest of Fleetwood Mac dropped their first album as a new fivesome.
How does it hold up after fifty years?
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Fifty years of Lyndsey, Stevie and the album "Fleetwood Mac"

Do you remember when Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac?

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Jul 29

Many of our sports heroes die too young. We thought they were indestructible. We got another sad reminder yesterday that they aren't. #Ryne
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Our heroes are supposed to be be indestructible

We knew it was coming.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Jul 27

Write about @TheBeatles in 200 words or less. #MyBeatlesChallenge
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#My Beatles Challenge: Singing “I Saw Her Standing There” at Oakton Manor

The Abbey Road Tribute site on Facebook has issued a #MyBeatlesChallenge.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Jul 23

Have you watched @colbertlateshow.bsky.social the last two nights? Do you think CBS will let this continue for ten months?
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Will Stephen Colbert and The Late Show make it ten months?

“Over the weekend, it sunk in that they’re killing off our show.

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Jul 22

Ryne Sandberg has always been my favorite baseball player. I went to the Cubs game last night as my way to honor him.
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I went to the Cubs-Royals to honor Ryne Sandberg

FUCK CANCER!

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Jul 18

I've always wanted to go to London. But, now I realize most of the sites are Royal Family related and I don't like those people. All I want to see is The Beatles and Abbey Road.
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What am I missing about ‘The Royals?’

The Beatles vs King Charles

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hdm611.bsky.social @hdm611.bsky.social · Jul 15

Why don't people in their forties know about George Burns and Gracie Allen? Why don't I know about Calvin Harris and the musical guests on SNL? Generation gap!?!
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Communication Breakdown or a Generation Gap

You don't know George Burns?

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