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@jamesdcooper4.bsky.social

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Steel Worker, Marine, School Teacher, Crisis Worker. Wannabe Artist and foodie. Father, Husband and Friend

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jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · Dec 1

A government of love and charity creates the freedom and opportunity that eliminates strife, fear, pain, anger and violence. Our government should always have been of us, by us and for us!

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jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 6h

"Fortune Teller" by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. From their album, Raising Sand, 2007 #MorningMusicWokeUpSong

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 14h

The true measure of a country is how that country treats its special needs children and adults. To put my statement in context, hitler put those beautiful angels to death! Our current president is cutting all funding for all programs that ever helped those very people/angels

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jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 14h

If I were the president, I’d outlaw price gouging by corporations. I’d also tax the shit out of corporate profits. We the people create these wild profits that are then used against us by buying politicians on the cheap (oligarchs). I’d also outlaw all money in politics, period!

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jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 15h

Well said! Thank you

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 15h

Want a retirement fund, Social Security, Social Services, functional law enforcement, healthcare, a real CDC, FEMA assistance post disaster, clean water & air, safe roads & bridges, real education et al, better vote & or fight for democracy. Authoritarians give nothing to anyone earned or otherwise

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jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 1d

Figures

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jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 1d

Still digging that waterfall and hike from Saturday

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 1d

“Some of Us Are Brave”
By Danielle Ponder, from her debut album of the same name, 2022 #MorningMusicWokeUpSong

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 1d

“You Belong Somewhere that You Feel Free & Safe” 2025 14”x 14”
Acrylic on Canvas

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jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 2d

"(In My) Solitude" by Billie Holiday, from her album, Billie Holiday Sings, 1952 #MorningMusicWokeUpSong

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 2d

“Going Backwards to the Primordial” 2025 14” x 14”
Cheese cloth and acrylic ink on canvas

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 2d

“Red Circle Among the Destruction” 2025 14”x 14”
Multimedia on canvas

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 2d

“Just Another Upside Down Sunset” 2025 14”x14”
plaster and acrylic on canvas

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jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 2d

Stelllllllllllaaaaaaa!!!!! Got home earlier from vacation, made chili to honor the Nor’easter rainin down on us. Best thing I ever made I think #realfoodforrealfoodlovers

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 3d

"The Unknown Soldier" by the Doors. From their album, Waiting for the Sun, 1968. #MorningMusicWokeUpSong

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 3d

Choo choo chugging

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 4d

I’ve seen most of them but not in order. I am actually studying the episodes and trying to make psychological connections to him and his experiences to my own and as a whole but fractured society near the end of 2025. A bit nerdy I know

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 4d

Getting up predawn is difficult when you’ve been working the late shift for the last 18 years. But there is beauty to be found that early believe it or not 😂

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 4d

"Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)" by Billy Joel. From his album, The Stranger, 1977. #MorningMusicWokeUpSong

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 4d

Watching the Twilight Zone in order until I see them all. I don’t think America has a proper appreciation for Rod Serling and his genius. I hope everyone can watch the entire series if they can. Incredible insights into the human condition, quotes Christmas Carol right away! My favorite story

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jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 4d

It’s been a great day

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 5d

"Wrapped Around Your Finger" by the Police. From their album, Synchronicity, 1983. #MorningMusicWokeUpSong

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 5d

Incredible

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 5d

It’s really good

jamesdcooper4.bsky.social @jamesdcooper4.bsky.social · 5d

Made blackened salmon and a creamy basil pesto over bucatini for the girls tonight. Beer is a Belgian witbier, not bad. I really love taking a vacation, I swear I do

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