Ralph Brandi
@thereisnocat.com
He/Him
Retired web developer. Amateur photographer (mostly film). Leftist. Amateur genealogist. Of all the places my ancestors came from the place they came from the most is Ukraine. Slava Ukraini!
https://www.thereisnocat.com/
Retired web developer. Amateur photographer (mostly film). Leftist. Amateur genealogist. Of all the places my ancestors came from the place they came from the most is Ukraine. Slava Ukraini!
https://www.thereisnocat.com/
This isn’t far from where I live. Thank you, Senator Kim.
This is just a few minutes from my old Congressional office. Local high school has a 97% graduation rate, Netflix is opening a $1B movie studio down the road, and Bruce Springsteen was born and raised around the corner (and still lives there). So yeah…tell me more.
November 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This isn’t far from where I live. Thank you, Senator Kim.
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This is genuinely big news. Shldnt be but is. Republicans are challenging Trump now because he seems weak. No one wantst to back a weak horse. Trump looks like the weak horse.
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This is genuinely big news. Shldnt be but is. Republicans are challenging Trump now because he seems weak. No one wantst to back a weak horse. Trump looks like the weak horse.
We left Florida for home today. Laura is a big fan of Banana Ball, in particular the Savannah Bananas. I suggested she look up if they had a gift shop. They do. So we made a slight detour and visited.
November 30, 2025 at 12:37 AM
We left Florida for home today. Laura is a big fan of Banana Ball, in particular the Savannah Bananas. I suggested she look up if they had a gift shop. They do. So we made a slight detour and visited.
I’m retired and on Social Security, so I already have a form of UBI. I’m using it to take care of parents and learn more about photography.
Honest question: If everyone got Universal Basic Income, no strings attached, what would YOU do with it?
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I’m retired and on Social Security, so I already have a form of UBI. I’m using it to take care of parents and learn more about photography.
@profanity.accountant I live in New Jersey where profanity flows like water and is seen as endearment. Show me how much love I perpetuate.
November 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
@profanity.accountant I live in New Jersey where profanity flows like water and is seen as endearment. Show me how much love I perpetuate.
I’m no @behindthebluemotel.com , but I did just manage to fix a problem with my Pentax 17 (I think and hope). The bit of the film loading mechanism that presses the film against the roller from the back popped out. Just spent an hour putting it back in. I think and hope. Was a pain, but it seemed ok
November 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I’m no @behindthebluemotel.com , but I did just manage to fix a problem with my Pentax 17 (I think and hope). The bit of the film loading mechanism that presses the film against the roller from the back popped out. Just spent an hour putting it back in. I think and hope. Was a pain, but it seemed ok
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It’s never too early to reject the oligarchy’s press in favor of an independent press. Let’s start now.
November 28, 2025 at 11:33 PM
It’s never too early to reject the oligarchy’s press in favor of an independent press. Let’s start now.
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It’s not a bias. It’s a transaction. Tens of millions of Ukrainian lives and the remnants of American respectability in exchange for an increase in the private fortunes of a few people.
President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Thursday defended President Trump’s special envoy against accusations of pro-Kremlin bias.
Putin Defends Witkoff Against Accusations of Pro-Russia Bias
The Russian leader called the U.S. special envoy “an intelligent man” who is properly representing his country in peace negotiations.
nyti.ms
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It’s not a bias. It’s a transaction. Tens of millions of Ukrainian lives and the remnants of American respectability in exchange for an increase in the private fortunes of a few people.
Breakfast at The Blue Hen
We had breakfast at The Blue Hen this morning, a restaurant we were introduced to by my mom several years and one location ago. #Charmera
We had breakfast at The Blue Hen this morning, a restaurant we were introduced to by my mom several years and one location ago. #Charmera
November 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Breakfast at The Blue Hen
We had breakfast at The Blue Hen this morning, a restaurant we were introduced to by my mom several years and one location ago. #Charmera
We had breakfast at The Blue Hen this morning, a restaurant we were introduced to by my mom several years and one location ago. #Charmera
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It was not a plan but a capitulation document. It did not come together. It was a Russian document presented by some Americans as American. Be clear in your headlines. Help
people see the simple awfulness of things.
people see the simple awfulness of things.
President Trump's proposal to end the war in Ukraine heavily favored Russia in its initial form and included demand that Kyiv has consistently rejected. Here's how the plan came together.
Listen to "The Daily."
Listen to "The Daily."
The Ukrainian Peace Plan Written by … Russia?
President Trump’s proposal to end the war in Ukraine heavily favored Moscow in its initial form and included demands that Kyiv has consistently rejected.
nyti.ms
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It was not a plan but a capitulation document. It did not come together. It was a Russian document presented by some Americans as American. Be clear in your headlines. Help
people see the simple awfulness of things.
people see the simple awfulness of things.
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Andriy Yermak just resigned as he faced an anticorruption investigation. It's a political earthquake in Ukraine likely to find significant approval from Kyiv's international partners, and a sign that Ukraine's anticorruption institutions remain strong.
November 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Andriy Yermak just resigned as he faced an anticorruption investigation. It's a political earthquake in Ukraine likely to find significant approval from Kyiv's international partners, and a sign that Ukraine's anticorruption institutions remain strong.
Drowning in Black Friday e-mails.
November 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Drowning in Black Friday e-mails.
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this is just gutter racism
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
this is just gutter racism
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George’s Barber Shop
Seen in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Leica R4, Kodacolor 100, ECN-2 development.
#BelieveInFilm
Seen in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Leica R4, Kodacolor 100, ECN-2 development.
#BelieveInFilm
November 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
George’s Barber Shop
Seen in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Leica R4, Kodacolor 100, ECN-2 development.
#BelieveInFilm
Seen in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Leica R4, Kodacolor 100, ECN-2 development.
#BelieveInFilm
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Adventures with an Anamorphic lens
The Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Fesitval
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A7rV + Sirui Saturn 50/2.9 Anamorphic x1.6
#Photography
#Anamorphic
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The Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Fesitval
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A7rV + Sirui Saturn 50/2.9 Anamorphic x1.6
#Photography
#Anamorphic
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November 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Adventures with an Anamorphic lens
The Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Fesitval
(This photo will need a click)
A7rV + Sirui Saturn 50/2.9 Anamorphic x1.6
#Photography
#Anamorphic
1/2
The Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Fesitval
(This photo will need a click)
A7rV + Sirui Saturn 50/2.9 Anamorphic x1.6
#Photography
#Anamorphic
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This whole thing is racist, but take particular note of the threat of denaturalization. That's stripping people of their citizenship, and that's the road to mass murder and atrocity.
Trump: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries … denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any Foreign National who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization.“
November 28, 2025 at 4:44 AM
This whole thing is racist, but take particular note of the threat of denaturalization. That's stripping people of their citizenship, and that's the road to mass murder and atrocity.
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No one shld lose sight of the fact that the Guard was only in DC as part of an extended political messaging stunt. The shooter is guilty for the attacks/carnage. Donald Trump is responsible for them. This is the collateral damage of Trump abusing his powers as President.
Pirro: "These Guardsmen and all who are here to protect the District are the line that separates a civilized society from a barbaric one."
November 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
No one shld lose sight of the fact that the Guard was only in DC as part of an extended political messaging stunt. The shooter is guilty for the attacks/carnage. Donald Trump is responsible for them. This is the collateral damage of Trump abusing his powers as President.
Thanksgiving Dinner:
November 27, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Thanksgiving Dinner:
Started the oven to heat Thanksgiving dinner (leftover Detroit style pizza from last night) and the smoke detector has already gone off twice before I put the food in.
November 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Started the oven to heat Thanksgiving dinner (leftover Detroit style pizza from last night) and the smoke detector has already gone off twice before I put the food in.
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Territory they hold? You mean Ukraine?
Putin: “When Ukrainians troops withdraw from the territories they hold, then we will cease hostilities; If they don’t leave, we will achieve this by military means “
November 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Territory they hold? You mean Ukraine?
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:
The Clash
Pretenders with Alan Vega opening
R.E.M. with the dB’s opening
Tall Dwarfs
Kronos Quartet
The Clash
Pretenders with Alan Vega opening
R.E.M. with the dB’s opening
Tall Dwarfs
Kronos Quartet
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
The Cure
Death Cab for Cutie
Deftones (3x)
Placebo
Sunny Day Real Estate
The Cure
Death Cab for Cutie
Deftones (3x)
Placebo
Sunny Day Real Estate
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
The Kinks
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Iggy Pop
Dave Brubeck
The Kinks
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Iggy Pop
Dave Brubeck
November 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:
The Clash
Pretenders with Alan Vega opening
R.E.M. with the dB’s opening
Tall Dwarfs
Kronos Quartet
The Clash
Pretenders with Alan Vega opening
R.E.M. with the dB’s opening
Tall Dwarfs
Kronos Quartet
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Not Capybaras
The Capybara Cafe has an outer area where you can meet other animals. Shown here are baby goats, a tortoise, and a macaw.
The Capybara Cafe has an outer area where you can meet other animals. Shown here are baby goats, a tortoise, and a macaw.
November 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Not Capybaras
The Capybara Cafe has an outer area where you can meet other animals. Shown here are baby goats, a tortoise, and a macaw.
The Capybara Cafe has an outer area where you can meet other animals. Shown here are baby goats, a tortoise, and a macaw.
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remember kids, don't let your cat burn down the house today
November 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
remember kids, don't let your cat burn down the house today
My current earworm is "Why Can't We Live Together" by Timmy Thomas, a hit from 1972.
https://currentearworm.com/videos/timmy-thomas-why-cant-we-live-together/
https://currentearworm.com/videos/timmy-thomas-why-cant-we-live-together/
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
My current earworm is "Why Can't We Live Together" by Timmy Thomas, a hit from 1972.
https://currentearworm.com/videos/timmy-thomas-why-cant-we-live-together/
https://currentearworm.com/videos/timmy-thomas-why-cant-we-live-together/