David Storm is occasionally back
@davidastorm.bsky.social
Mostly here for the sports & local cville info. Scouting America and CatholicSky too. Home of #LaundrySky.
Thanks to all who contributed this year and over the past 8 years my family has been participating. Now it's on to the next million pounds!
cc: @scoutingamerica.bsky.social
cc: @scoutingamerica.bsky.social
Scouting for Food campaign hits major milestone in support of BRAFB
Scouting for Food campaign hits major milestone in support of BRAFB
BRAFB announced that the Scouting for Food Campaign broke a major milestone, reaching one million pounds of total food donated in the last 13 years.
www.cbs19news.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Thanks to all who contributed this year and over the past 8 years my family has been participating. Now it's on to the next million pounds!
cc: @scoutingamerica.bsky.social
cc: @scoutingamerica.bsky.social
Oh, UVa, what were you thinking sending me three bills (because our dental insurance only covers one fluoride treatment per year per kid) and also sending us a letter requesting an end of year gift?
Consider the $135 for fluoride my end of year gift. I think we’re even.
Consider the $135 for fluoride my end of year gift. I think we’re even.
December 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Oh, UVa, what were you thinking sending me three bills (because our dental insurance only covers one fluoride treatment per year per kid) and also sending us a letter requesting an end of year gift?
Consider the $135 for fluoride my end of year gift. I think we’re even.
Consider the $135 for fluoride my end of year gift. I think we’re even.
A lot of what we recommend at LRPAC is modernizing schools, including fixing airflow as pointed out by @waldo.net. It can be expensive but if addressed regularly across all schools, it can improve student and employee performance.
Half of U.S. schools need to replace HVAC or plumbing systems. Most were built after WWII. Districts have cut renovation spending by $85 billion yearly since 2016. Yet research shows modernized schools optimize student and teacher performance. https://bit.ly/3MbPXsv
The Once and Future Classroom - EdSurge News
A teacher-turned-architect talks about the value of renovating old schools for today’s learners.
www.edsurge.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A lot of what we recommend at LRPAC is modernizing schools, including fixing airflow as pointed out by @waldo.net. It can be expensive but if addressed regularly across all schools, it can improve student and employee performance.
It’s a great day to end the death penalty.
Saying it is possible both to uphold justice and to exercise mercy, Florida's Catholic bishops have urged Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay executions scheduled for Dec. 9 and Dec. 18.
Florida Catholic bishops urge Gov. DeSantis to stay two executions
Saying it is possible both to uphold justice and to exercise mercy, Florida's Catholic bishops have urged Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay executions scheduled for Dec. 9 and Dec. 18.
bit.ly
December 9, 2025 at 2:22 AM
It’s a great day to end the death penalty.
I'll probably have to bring this up at my next confession, but dropping a 14-minute homily at a:
1. Noon Mass, for a
2. Holy Day of Obligation, when
3: It's snowing and conditions are getting worse
is something that shouldn't have happened.
1. Noon Mass, for a
2. Holy Day of Obligation, when
3: It's snowing and conditions are getting worse
is something that shouldn't have happened.
December 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I'll probably have to bring this up at my next confession, but dropping a 14-minute homily at a:
1. Noon Mass, for a
2. Holy Day of Obligation, when
3: It's snowing and conditions are getting worse
is something that shouldn't have happened.
1. Noon Mass, for a
2. Holy Day of Obligation, when
3: It's snowing and conditions are getting worse
is something that shouldn't have happened.
Having ventured out today, I'm going to give credit to the School Divisions locally for making the call early. The roads are getting nasty and I don't see them getting better in the next couple of hours when the buses would have been on the roads.
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Having ventured out today, I'm going to give credit to the School Divisions locally for making the call early. The roads are getting nasty and I don't see them getting better in the next couple of hours when the buses would have been on the roads.
It’s not too late, Penn State.
Don’t hesitate. I am your fate.
Don’t hesitate. I am your fate.
While I am not interested in being Penn State's football coach, I am willing to entertain offers from Penn State to be their former head coach, fired without cause.
PSU can contact my agent to negotiate my buyout terms. I'm sure both parties are ready for this sordid ordeal to come to an end
PSU can contact my agent to negotiate my buyout terms. I'm sure both parties are ready for this sordid ordeal to come to an end
December 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
It’s not too late, Penn State.
Don’t hesitate. I am your fate.
Don’t hesitate. I am your fate.
What has our little burgh come to, that someone would steal another's gnomes?
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
What has our little burgh come to, that someone would steal another's gnomes?
While I am not interested in being Penn State's football coach, I am willing to entertain offers from Penn State to be their former head coach, fired without cause.
PSU can contact my agent to negotiate my buyout terms. I'm sure both parties are ready for this sordid ordeal to come to an end
PSU can contact my agent to negotiate my buyout terms. I'm sure both parties are ready for this sordid ordeal to come to an end
December 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
While I am not interested in being Penn State's football coach, I am willing to entertain offers from Penn State to be their former head coach, fired without cause.
PSU can contact my agent to negotiate my buyout terms. I'm sure both parties are ready for this sordid ordeal to come to an end
PSU can contact my agent to negotiate my buyout terms. I'm sure both parties are ready for this sordid ordeal to come to an end
1-2” in the greater Charlottesville area.
2-hour delay or flat-out cancellation?
Will the city and county split on this one?
2-hour delay or flat-out cancellation?
Will the city and county split on this one?
12z Models for friday VA DC DELL nw NC snow... GFS shows an increase EURO the same
December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
1-2” in the greater Charlottesville area.
2-hour delay or flat-out cancellation?
Will the city and county split on this one?
2-hour delay or flat-out cancellation?
Will the city and county split on this one?
Local scouts were able to offer the same prices as last year on 90% of our trees. They’re moving fast if you’re interested in getting one.
Christmas tree prices rise for some shoppers as tariffs hit artificial trees
Christmas tree prices rise for some shoppers as tariffs hit artificial trees
Most artificial trees are manufactured overseas, and tariffs are making them more expensive. While the cost of real trees has held steady, both types remain in high demand.
www.cbs19news.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Local scouts were able to offer the same prices as last year on 90% of our trees. They’re moving fast if you’re interested in getting one.
I'm hearing that ACPS has already made the call for a 2-hour delay tomorrow.
Parents, start making plans for a delayed school opening on Tuesday…
I'm keeping an eye on Tuesday morning as our next low-pressure system could bring some sleet/freezing rain before sunrise (read: slick roads for the AM commute). Temperatures will warm to change everything to rain by mid-morning.
Friday night into Saturday morning will also be worth watching...
Friday night into Saturday morning will also be worth watching...
December 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I'm hearing that ACPS has already made the call for a 2-hour delay tomorrow.
Pertinent for the greater Charlottesville area:
From Alaska to Maine, winter weather watches, warnings, and advisories are in effect today (December 1) across over 20 states due to ongoing or expected snow/ice. Make sure you're taking time to ready yourself for winter driving!
weather.gov/safety
weather.gov/safety
December 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Pertinent for the greater Charlottesville area:
Parents, start making plans for a delayed school opening on Tuesday…
I'm keeping an eye on Tuesday morning as our next low-pressure system could bring some sleet/freezing rain before sunrise (read: slick roads for the AM commute). Temperatures will warm to change everything to rain by mid-morning.
Friday night into Saturday morning will also be worth watching...
Friday night into Saturday morning will also be worth watching...
November 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Parents, start making plans for a delayed school opening on Tuesday…
@scoutingamerica.bsky.social is a profound good for my family. I have watched my children grow in leadership, in service, in care for their community and for the natural world. Military families that move around have a built-in activity for kids when Scouting exists on bases. 1/5
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
@scoutingamerica.bsky.social is a profound good for my family. I have watched my children grow in leadership, in service, in care for their community and for the natural world. Military families that move around have a built-in activity for kids when Scouting exists on bases. 1/5
This might feel familiar if you are an Albemarle County resident.
NEWS
The IRS is suing GOP Senator Jim Justice and his wife saying they owe more than $5 million in back taxes.
The IRS is suing GOP Senator Jim Justice and his wife saying they owe more than $5 million in back taxes.
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
This might feel familiar if you are an Albemarle County resident.
Nothing like U-10 soccer in the cold rain that was supposed to end two hours ago.
November 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Nothing like U-10 soccer in the cold rain that was supposed to end two hours ago.
It's incredibly beautiful, but I remembered what I heard @neildegrassetyson.com say just last week about Red Bull and the lens on the adventure camera and how it's shot for effect sometimes.
This is absolutely. batshit. insane.
And one of the most beautifully terrifying things I've ever watched.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjZv...
And one of the most beautifully terrifying things I've ever watched.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjZv...
I Skied Down Mount Everest (world first, no oxygen)
YouTube video by Red Bull
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It's incredibly beautiful, but I remembered what I heard @neildegrassetyson.com say just last week about Red Bull and the lens on the adventure camera and how it's shot for effect sometimes.
We can see the finish line of #LaundrySky from here!
(But not the end of the laundry itself. That never ends.
11/16 1 load linens
11/17 2 loads adults
11/18 3 loads boys
11/19 2 loads adults (towels & whites)
11/20 1 load boys
11/21 letting the machines rest
325 days
345 loads
(But not the end of the laundry itself. That never ends.
11/16 1 load linens
11/17 2 loads adults
11/18 3 loads boys
11/19 2 loads adults (towels & whites)
11/20 1 load boys
11/21 letting the machines rest
325 days
345 loads
11/8 1 boy load
11/9 1 adult linens
11/11 1 boy load
11/12 2 adult loads
11/13 3 boy loads (so many hoodies)
317 days
336 loads
#LaundrySky
11/9 1 adult linens
11/11 1 boy load
11/12 2 adult loads
11/13 3 boy loads (so many hoodies)
317 days
336 loads
#LaundrySky
November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We can see the finish line of #LaundrySky from here!
(But not the end of the laundry itself. That never ends.
11/16 1 load linens
11/17 2 loads adults
11/18 3 loads boys
11/19 2 loads adults (towels & whites)
11/20 1 load boys
11/21 letting the machines rest
325 days
345 loads
(But not the end of the laundry itself. That never ends.
11/16 1 load linens
11/17 2 loads adults
11/18 3 loads boys
11/19 2 loads adults (towels & whites)
11/20 1 load boys
11/21 letting the machines rest
325 days
345 loads
With all the jerseys his Holiness has received and now the beer, the Vatican's game-watching space is starting to come together.
Catholics believe in holy water. How about holy beer? Pope Leo received a special gift on Wednesday from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a four-pack of American mild ale from a Chicago brewery. For @reuters.com:
www.reuters.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
With all the jerseys his Holiness has received and now the beer, the Vatican's game-watching space is starting to come together.
A Gus Burger from The White Spot after a night of drinking on The Corner. I couldn’t handle one at my age, but for years they went down easy.
November 19, 2025 at 2:53 AM
A Gus Burger from The White Spot after a night of drinking on The Corner. I couldn’t handle one at my age, but for years they went down easy.
Proud to have been part of The Wine Guild from 2007 on. Good on ya, Will Curley.
Charlottesville wine shop offers food support to SNAP recipients >>>
https://www.29news.com/2025/11/16/charlottesville-wine-shop-offers-food-support-snap-recipients/
https://www.29news.com/2025/11/16/charlottesville-wine-shop-offers-food-support-snap-recipients/
November 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Proud to have been part of The Wine Guild from 2007 on. Good on ya, Will Curley.
BREAKING: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt stops the scheduled execution of Tremane Wood today, commuting his sentence to life without parole.
In doing so, Stitt accepted the recommendation of the Pardon and Parole Board. This is Stitt’s second death-sentence commutation as governor.
In doing so, Stitt accepted the recommendation of the Pardon and Parole Board. This is Stitt’s second death-sentence commutation as governor.
November 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A hazard of taking three boys (13, 11, & 9) to the @neildegrassetyson.com talk at JPJ last night: letting them sleep in and driving them to school instead of taking the bus. Dr. Tyson, can you write them a “doctor’s note” in case we’re late?
November 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A hazard of taking three boys (13, 11, & 9) to the @neildegrassetyson.com talk at JPJ last night: letting them sleep in and driving them to school instead of taking the bus. Dr. Tyson, can you write them a “doctor’s note” in case we’re late?