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Dan Ray

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music librarian, retired military musician, recovering music teacher, bicycle enthusiast

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Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · Aug 20

It’s important to remember when I share opinions and thoughts on politics and the military, it is with the expertise of a trombone player in the National Guard. And I read a book by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 1d

Day of remembrance

JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 1d

Some say arming lunatics & the resulting murders they commit is simply the price we must pay to protect the freedom of armed lunatics to commit murders.

Let’s remember all the victims of senseless gun violence.

In Memory of
MELISSA HORTMAN
Former Minnesota House Speaker
1970 - 2025
Taken far too soon in a targeted attack.
A voice for justice, clean energy, and equality.
We honor her legacy, leadership, and courage.
#RestInPower

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Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 1d

Domo arigato…

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 1d

Need a sign?

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Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 1d

Bright sunny morning commute

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 1d

This seems hopeful. I wish we would have seen something like this at the White House.

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 2d

Damp morning commute. Go Mariners!

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 2d

So… how about them Mariners?

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 3d

And while I’m wishcasting, what about a safe bike route to Scottsville?

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Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 3d

That’s a good point. It would also benefit CHO employees. The fact that there isn’t better connection across 29 at Forest Lakes/Hollymead is very frustrating. I very much looking forward to Three Notch’d Trail and hope it happens.

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 3d

The airport thing would be great, and they’re almost there, but a safe route to Crozet or Zion Crossroads would be better IMO

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Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 4d

It should be an easy choice. And they should be united in opposition.

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Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 4d

Being a mariners fan is so stressful!

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 4d

How do I get paid? And I thought creating expense reports for work was tedious and opaque!

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 5d

The amount of people treating Trump like he had a chance of winning a Nobel Peace Prize is exasperating. It would be like awarding a broken clock for being correct twice daily and within 12 hours the rest of the time.

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 5d

Crazy Train making a brief stop in Normalville today.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 5d

Nobel peace prize 2025 live: María Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela

US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee

www.theguardian.com

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 5d

Reading that made me feel slightly less crazy. Campaigning for a Nobel Prize should be automatically disqualifying.

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 6d

With guest artist Gloria Gaynor?

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Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 6d

I’m no fan of AI slop, but I might watch a machine generated video of the Lee Greenwood halftime show.

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 7d

Declaring insurrection like Michael Scott declaring bankruptcy. Perfect!

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 7d

That’s exactly what the administration wants to happen.

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 7d

Go Mariners!

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 7d

A lot of words to say, “because I’m a racist prick.”

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 7d

Mike Johnson isn't happy that Bad Bunny is performing at the Super Bowl: It sounds like he's not someone who appeals to a broader audience. There's so many eyes on it. A lot of young, impressionable children. In my view, you would have Lee Greenwood or role models doing that. Not somebody like this.

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 8d

Go Mariners!

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 9d

Crisp, clear Fall morning commute.

Dan Ray @danray05.bsky.social · 9d

Happy Mariners Monday to all who celebrate. (Photo from 2012. I’m the good looking one.)