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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 1h

Pulling for the Blue Jays, kid

Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 7h

Trump’s White House renovations are presenting a new set of challenges Democrats aren’t ready to address and that could be their undoing in 2026.

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 7h

In remodeling the White House, Trump is out to prove that he’s looking to remake every aspect of the presidency in his image.

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 11h

a man in a tuxedo is playing drums in front of a red curtain that says snl week

ALT: a man in a tuxedo is playing drums in front of a red curtain that says snl week

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 12h

Corn Mazes: yay or nay?

giddyupamerica.com/2025/10/20/c...

Wait, Are Corn Mazes Actually Fun?

Corn mazes have become a staple in the fall but has anyone ever asked if corn mazes are actually fun?

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 12h

Life dealing with the AWS outtage
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc0F...

Wake up and Smile - SNL

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 14h

Happy birthday to the great Tom Petty, who was born on this day in 1950. Not seeing him live remains one of my biggest regrets. My other regret? Murder. But that's a different story. Happy birthday, Tom.

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 16h

Mondays, am I right?

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 1d

A second season of ‘Task’ should be a Tom prequel. I want the story of a priest who gives patients last rites & falls in love with a woman he works with, resulting in him leaving the priesthood to join the (checks notes) FBI. That’s a second season I would support.

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 1d

I know there’s a lot going on this nice Sunday evening what with the rallies & football & General Trumpness happening but the ‘Task’ finale is tonight and I’m very excited. Second best show of the year (behind ‘The Pitt’) and some of the best performances on TV this year. Can’t wait for tonight.

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 1d

So sorry for your loss but that was a nice write up. Sounds like he was a heck of a guy.

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 1d

This clown is going to be in Oval Office by Tuesday getting a Presidential Medal of Freedom

Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 1d

MAGA man eats pavement after shouting slurs at No Kings protesters

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 1d

Listen, this is just another example of the woke left, the people who had nothing better to do on a Saturday then spend the day blocking city streets and causing problems for local law enforcement, not being able to take a joke. It’s sad really.
- JD Vance on the Sunday shows (probably)

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 1d

That’s one of the things about this whole shit show- they’re soft as shit and are the epitome of dish out but can’t take it.

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 2d

Listen, this is just another example of the woke left, the people who had nothing better to do on a Saturday then spend the day blocking city streets and causing problems for local law enforcement, not being able to take a joke. It’s sad really.
- JD Vance on the Sunday shows (probably)

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The Shadow Over Innschwartz 🦑💃❤️ @benschwartz.bsky.social · 2d

i know george soros is a billionaire, but this is getting expensive.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

No Kings, Portland, Oregon

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 2d

Stephen Miller watching coverage of the No Kings Protests

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 3d

Hey, I rattled off 35 thoughts about @moeperiod.bsky.social in honor of them celebrating 35 years.
I also mentioned 'The Chair Company,' closed Portland, Maine music venues, the passage of time, dad friends, my old neighbors, playing air guitar & more.

giddyupamerica.com/2025/10/17/m...

35 Thoughts About moe.

With moe. celebrating 35 years together, here are 35 thoughts about the endlessly durable jamband

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 3d

Watching Ohtani tonight

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 3d

I figured something would come out. Just how these things go now. But his response was perfect and resonated as well. Our past defines us, for better or worse. It’s part of us. And him saying that was refreshing to hear.

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 3d

Graham Platner just shared an amazing response to the article that came out, highlighting past social media comments he made & everyone should check that out.
But they should check out this response too because it’s equally amazing.

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 3d

I agree. There was a collective releasing of pent up energy both by the band and fans because of COVID that made summer and fall 2021 special.

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 3d

Hey, I rattled off 35 thoughts about @moeperiod.bsky.social in honor of them celebrating 35 years.
I also mentioned 'The Chair Company,' closed Portland, Maine music venues, the passage of time, dad friends, my old neighbors, playing air guitar & more.

giddyupamerica.com/2025/10/17/m...

35 Thoughts About moe.

With moe. celebrating 35 years together, here are 35 thoughts about the endlessly durable jamband

giddyupamerica.com

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · 3d

Have you watched The Chair Company? If not, you should. If yes, then I would think the customer service scene resonates.

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