Bob Keeley
@rkeeley.bsky.social
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Ph.D. In Ed Psych. Former middle school and HS Math teacher. Retired Prof. of Educ, Calvin University and Prof. of Faith Formation, Calvin Seminary. Musician. Worship leader. Writer. Taught a course on the Beatles.
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I really wanted to like this one, being a big fan of two of the three in this band but it never really grabbed me.
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As much as I appreciate the peace deal, it is important to remember that the new deal is the same one Trump told Netanyahu to not sign when Biden almost had a deal.
thetnholler.bsky.social
It’s amazing how all the reporting is just memory-holing this part
rkeeley.bsky.social
Nicely done - still waiting for mine to be delivered.
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JDVance is a remarkably accomplished liar.
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That’s just the thing - I just in the last couple of years finally listened to Rush so I don’t have decades of fandom behind me.
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I was thinking about trying to get Chicago tickets but I think I'm out.
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I've never seen him so I'd like to. I have to pick my concerts more carefully than ever now because it requires me getting someone to stay with my wife but I am hoping to get Rush tickets for next July. I haven't seen the price yet so that may keep me away.
rkeeley.bsky.social
And Teaser and the Firecat was an important album for me as a high school student when Peace Train was all over the radio. I learned how to play all the songs on guitar so it probably still has an influence on how I play.
rkeeley.bsky.social
The Pollyanna in me says, "they just haven't received their orders yet" but I've heard that they have cancelled some folks. I'm actually kind of ambivalent about it. I wasn't going to get it until the price lured me.
rkeeley.bsky.social
I ordered Power to the People through Walmart for the low low price of $81 and it still hasn't shipped even though their website says it will arrive today. I have a sneaking suspicion they're going to cancel the order on me.
rkeeley.bsky.social
We weren't big enough to have big money on the line (on the contrary) but the character of the band remained even after I left. One really interesting case is Asia - there are two of them: Original Asia (which ironically had one original member on their last tour) and Asia featuring John Payne.
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It never occurred to me that the other guys (with whom I remain friends) would replace me and continue to benefit from the name and the repertoire we'd built up locally. Among other things, music is a business.
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I was in a band for 6 years here in West Michigan and we had a name and a following but I had to leave because I couldn't play until 11 PM, drive home 45 mins to where I live, and then get up to teach an 8 AM class the next morning.
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I'm actually a big Yes fan - I just couldn't resist the joke.
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Only 147 more to go!!! :)
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The government shutdown is in its 4th day and Donald Trump just arrived at his golf course.
rkeeley.bsky.social
Elizabeth Warren is so good at explaining things. Watch this whole short video.
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DOKOUPIL: Republicans says what you're really fighting for is taxpayer dollars for illegal aliens. I know that's not strictly true--

ELIZABETH WARREN: Excuse me, not strictly true? It is a flat out lie!
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also a banger - I still have both of those on high rotation
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Absolutely - my album of the year last year.