Derek
ddubs.bsky.social
Derek
@ddubs.bsky.social
Just a guy looking for a quiet place to read a book. Go birds, Phils, and, sigh, Sixers.
The Phillies have won on a walk-off catcher's interference. What a sport.
July 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Truly we are living in an Office Space simulation…
Breaking News: Elon Musk said federal workers must summarize their accomplishments for the week in an email or be forced to leave, a tactic he used after buying Twitter. Follow live updates.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Latest News on Elon Musk, CPAC and More
www.nytimes.com
February 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time
Brianna Keilar: Do you think that calling Elon Musk a dick is effective messaging?

Congressman Robert Garcia: Well, he is a dick.
February 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Reposted by Derek
Trump was so mad last night, he stormed out after the halftime show and cancelled the penny. Seriously. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
How the “Subversive Genius” of Kendrick Lamar Sent Trump Home a Loser
The Philadelphia Eagles and Kendrick Lamar’s collective of geniuses made this the Super Bowl we needed.
www.thenation.com
February 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Haiku Book Review

Martyr!
by Kaveh Akbar

a life spent wasted
might not be a wasted life
with a noble death

#booksky
January 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
An overall truly excellent piece on the election from @fotoole.bsky.social in the latest @nybooks.com, but I thought this observation on Trump vs Harris voters particularly astute.
November 20, 2024 at 10:42 PM
From Samantha Harvey’s Orbital: “He needs stability inside & out, and to simplify his life less it overwhelm him.”

Rarely have I felt so seen 👀

#BookSky 💙📚
November 20, 2024 at 1:04 AM
Growing up in an evangelical community in Lancaster Co, I’ve struggled to understand that community embracing #maga culture. Currently reading @jeffsharlet.bsky.social’s The Undertow and things are, sadly, starting to make more sense. Highly recommended!
November 18, 2024 at 11:44 PM