Bob-Parker54
@bob-parker.bsky.social
I was born in 1954, the year of rock & roll and Brown v. Board. I retired from 25 years as a Spanish teacher in 2019. I now spend my days and nights reading, hiking, playing chaotic electronic music, and chasing deep sky objects with my telescope.
The good news is that only 33% think vaccines cause autism. The bad news is that even ONE person believes that.
December 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The good news is that only 33% think vaccines cause autism. The bad news is that even ONE person believes that.
I ignore DMs, but the other day, out of curiosity, I looked at my DM page. Nearly every message there was from a deleted account. I think my policy of ignoring them was a good idea.
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I ignore DMs, but the other day, out of curiosity, I looked at my DM page. Nearly every message there was from a deleted account. I think my policy of ignoring them was a good idea.
Another reason I’ve been enjoying retirement. The only nonsense I have to put up with is my own, and that’s more than enough.
December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Another reason I’ve been enjoying retirement. The only nonsense I have to put up with is my own, and that’s more than enough.
“I am surrounded by incompetence!”
—The King of Zot (Jimmy Durante), “Underdog” cartoon show (Boomer reference!)
—The King of Zot (Jimmy Durante), “Underdog” cartoon show (Boomer reference!)
December 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“I am surrounded by incompetence!”
—The King of Zot (Jimmy Durante), “Underdog” cartoon show (Boomer reference!)
—The King of Zot (Jimmy Durante), “Underdog” cartoon show (Boomer reference!)
The way I play guitar is very different from the way cropper played, but his playing is still part of my musical DNA. Listening to those songs as a kid taught me a lot about how rhythm and melody work.
December 5, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The way I play guitar is very different from the way cropper played, but his playing is still part of my musical DNA. Listening to those songs as a kid taught me a lot about how rhythm and melody work.
OK, "libs", let me Fox-splain it to you: When you pay $3.79 for something you were paying $2.59 for last year, you're not paying more. It only SEEMS like you're paying more, but you're not. Any idiot knows that, especially me!
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
OK, "libs", let me Fox-splain it to you: When you pay $3.79 for something you were paying $2.59 for last year, you're not paying more. It only SEEMS like you're paying more, but you're not. Any idiot knows that, especially me!
"It's alive--KILL IT!"
December 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"It's alive--KILL IT!"
Gosh, and after all the NYT did during the '24 campaign to normalize this president's reprehensible behavior.
December 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Gosh, and after all the NYT did during the '24 campaign to normalize this president's reprehensible behavior.
So "Day One" is still a few months away?
December 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
So "Day One" is still a few months away?
10 years ago we were feeding 13 cats a day—7 who lived with us and 6 ferals. We’re down to one now. A lot of tears were shed on the way.
December 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
10 years ago we were feeding 13 cats a day—7 who lived with us and 6 ferals. We’re down to one now. A lot of tears were shed on the way.
Says the guy who openly fantasizes about ordering the military to shoot US citizens who are peacefully protesting.
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Says the guy who openly fantasizes about ordering the military to shoot US citizens who are peacefully protesting.
47 never did like the Washington Monument anyway. A constant reminder of his "inadequacy".
December 4, 2025 at 3:57 AM
47 never did like the Washington Monument anyway. A constant reminder of his "inadequacy".
"El hambre es la mejor salsa." (Hunger is the best sauce.)
--Miquel de Cervantes, "El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de La Mancha"
--Miquel de Cervantes, "El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de La Mancha"
December 4, 2025 at 3:54 AM
"El hambre es la mejor salsa." (Hunger is the best sauce.)
--Miquel de Cervantes, "El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de La Mancha"
--Miquel de Cervantes, "El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de La Mancha"
Edison was famous for the light bulb. This president is famous for being a dim bulb.
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Edison was famous for the light bulb. This president is famous for being a dim bulb.
Gen pop in an ultra-hardcore prison. She should spend every minute for 20 years in the same state of fear her victims felt when they heard Jeff or one of his slimy, smelly billionaire buddies coming up the stairs. Anything less is less than justice.
December 4, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Gen pop in an ultra-hardcore prison. She should spend every minute for 20 years in the same state of fear her victims felt when they heard Jeff or one of his slimy, smelly billionaire buddies coming up the stairs. Anything less is less than justice.
I never followed that show, but I was once in a room where somebody had it on. I watched for about five minutes. That was enough for me. I never watched another minute of it.
December 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I never followed that show, but I was once in a room where somebody had it on. I watched for about five minutes. That was enough for me. I never watched another minute of it.
She was my "rep" for one term. She replaced corporate Dem, Kurt Schaeder, then the people in my district came to their senses and voted her out at the first opportunity.
December 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
She was my "rep" for one term. She replaced corporate Dem, Kurt Schaeder, then the people in my district came to their senses and voted her out at the first opportunity.
Good. Fewer MAGAs at Costco means the place will smell better.
December 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Good. Fewer MAGAs at Costco means the place will smell better.
They are willing to sacrifice their children’s future for plastic straws and a $300 million dollar ballroom that they won’t be allowed anywhere near.
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
They are willing to sacrifice their children’s future for plastic straws and a $300 million dollar ballroom that they won’t be allowed anywhere near.
Whatever you do, don't tell her Santa Claus is black.
December 3, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Whatever you do, don't tell her Santa Claus is black.
Don't forget the most important fact: Venezuela has more oil than Saudi Arabia.
December 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Don't forget the most important fact: Venezuela has more oil than Saudi Arabia.