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HJ Armstrong
@hjarmstrong.bsky.social
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It’s decorative gourd season, motherfuckers!

ND. Misfit. Searcher. Restless. Entrepreneur-ish. Genealogy is my jam, but I only post about it at @suitcasegen.bsky.social and @yoretravel.bsky.social.

Avi: 2011 US Navy Birthday Ball
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Just FYI. All of these accounts are bullshit and have all skeeted the same posts. I don't know exactly what they're up to, but I imagine they'll be trying to slide into your DMs or asking something of you soon if you follow them back. As soon as I block one, another pops up. Ugh.
November 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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They could still (always) use support while they make this transition and chase their dream, so if you're in the market for items that celebrate Scotland/Scottish heritage, including Outlander-themed items, check out the store (and sign up for their newsletter!).

thistleandstitch.com

3/3
The homepage of the Thistle and Stitch store. The header photo shows the owners in black and red checkered aprons with the store logo, arms around each other, and each has a hand of their hip. They are standing in front of a wall of merchandise at one of their event pop-up shops.
October 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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According to "Jay's" profile, he's opened his own publishing house to "allow his works and those of other talented authors to be brought to the forefront." So, "Jay's" publishing house *wink* is cover for someone shitting out AI books on random topics–investing, crochet, anxiety!– to earn easy $$$.
A screenshot of "Jay Rok's" books on Amazon: Pagan Holidays A Beginner's Guide to Seasonal Celebrations Sacred Disconnection: A Digital Detox Ritual Workbook Ancient Wisdom for Modern Overwhelm Crochet Your Own Garden: 35 Adorable Potted Plant Patterns from Beginner to Intermediate The Beginners Guide To Stock Market Investing: A Comprehensive for New Investors How To Get Out Of Debt Quickly : The Rapid Debt Elimination System Sacred Connection: A Digital Wellness Workbook for Couples Sacred Calm: A Digital Anxiety Recovery Workbook The Beginner's Guide to Stock Market Investing My, "Jay" was busy in 2025!
October 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Already so very tired of the AI authors and books proliferating on Amazon.

For example, meet "Jay," a "respected voice in finance and business development" with "humble blue-collar roots." How did I come across Jay? Via a book on Pagan holidays, of course.

Here's "his" author profile:
Screenshot of the Amazon author profile of "Jay Rok," an AI author producing AI books complete with an AI photo. The profile reads: Jay Rok About the author Jay Rok emerged from humble blue-collar roots to become a respected voice in finance and business development. Growing up in a working-class family, he witnessed firsthand the struggles and triumphs of those building America with their hands, instilling in him a unique perspective on wealth creation that resonates throughout his work. With extensive experience navigating complex business landscapes, Jay has developed expertise in strategic business growth, investment analysis, and wealth management. His practical approach bridges the gap between Wall Street wisdom and Main Street application, making sophisticated financial concepts accessible to readers from all backgrounds. Readers may notice books under different author names on Jay's profile. Jay has opened his own publishing house to allow his works and those of other talented authors to be brought to the forefront. This reflects his collaborative approach, where he partners with industry specialists or publishes under pen names for specific market segments. Each work benefits from Jay's financial acumen and commitment to reader empowerment. Jay continues to write, speak, and consult on business matters, driven by his mission to help others achieve the financial freedom that once seemed beyond reach for a child of blue-collar America.
October 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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*Record scratch*

Yep, that’s me. I bet you’re wondering how I got in this situation…
September 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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For the briefest of moments, someone of note noticed me on Bluesky. Then I saw the errors in the post and had to delete and rewrite it. *sigh*
Screenshot of Asha Rangappa liking my post, which says: "I think this was pretty benign as far a comedic skewering of presidents goes.But, I'm not an MAGA crybaby, so"
September 18, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Post from Threads account msisabellathomas that reads: "do you think that guy who got absolutely dragged politically because he misspelled potato in 1992 ever looks at what's going on and just whispers wtf"
September 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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For an item I was looking at just now. Something seems off. 🤔
Pricing for an item online where the $25.00 "regular" price is crossed out and the "sale" price of $32.99 has been added next to it.
September 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Here's a couple more from the little photo shoot I dragged everyone into. Good times.
A group photo taken at the 2011 Navy Birthday Ball of multiple people in their thirties in front of a backdrop and a Navy flag and US flag. I (in a red strapless gown), one officer and a woman in a gold gown are seated with everyone standing around us, their arms wrapped around each other. There are four male naval officers dressed in their dinner dress white jackets and black or white pants, one gentleman in a black suit, three ladies in red gowns and dresses, two in black dresses, and one in a gold gown. The group is large enough that they can't fully fit in front of the backdrop exposing the checkerboard floor and various items in the room. A group photo taken at the 2011 Navy Birthday Ball of multiple people in their thirties in front of a backdrop and a Navy flag and US flag. Everyone is standing. Four male naval officers, dressed in their dinner dress white jackets and black or white pants and one gentleman in a black suit, are in the back row. Three ladies in red gowns and dresses, two in black dresses, and one in a gold gown are in the front row. All the ladies are pointing at the camera. The group is large enough that they can't fully fit in front of the backdrop exposing the checkerboard floor and various items in the room.
August 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Going through some old photos and missing my time working for the Navy in the Public Affairs Office as well as so many of the people I worked and played with. Here's the photo my avi comes from of a group of us that went to the Navy Birthday Ball in 2011.
A group photo taken at the 2011 Navy Birthday Ball of multiple people in their thirties in front of a backdrop and a Navy flag and US flag. Everyone is standing. There are four male naval officers dressed in their dinner dress white jackets and black or white pants, one gentleman in a black suit, three ladies in red gowns and dresses, two in black dresses, and one in a gold gown. A woman (me) in the center of the group in a strapless red gown is throwing metal horns while everyone else looks normal. The group is large enough that they can't fully fit in front of the backdrop exposing the checkerboard floor and various items in the room.
August 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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One of the realest brand tweets ever. I wonder how they're doing now.
August 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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What Spotify thinks my daylist should be right now.

LOL, wut? 😂
August 14, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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I haven't clicked through every entry for Arizona (I have clicked on all the of the larger districts), but I'm almost certain that Tucson Unified School District is losing the most funding in the entire state. $6,728,455 to be exact.
August 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Also, it seems Deadline's totally genuine and not AI-generated at all comments (or commenters) on the article have gone haywire.
Screenshot of five comments made at the bottom of the Deadline article. Three are from one "person" and two from another. They are all variants of the same comment and are obviously AI-generated.
July 30, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Who knew a scene from Brave Little Toaster was the inspiration for the Keen logo?
July 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Alas
Screenshot of a DuckDuckGo search result for Carpet Diem Floor Care whose motto is "We seize the dirt!"
July 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Do they make service vests and patches this tiny, though?
July 19, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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I have had to block several of these one-name girl accounts with the same generic Trump statement in their bio in the last day.

Just sharing for awareness.
July 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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GO, MOTHER NATURE, GO!

(Fuck the humidity, though. Ugh 🥵)
July 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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You gotta respect a movie that has its own Moose Unit.
Credits for the movie Indian Summer roll over a fall forest scene where camp assistant, Stick Coder (played by Sam Raimi), sits quietly on a rock next to a path, hands on knees and mouth slightly agape, staring forward (presumably at a moose). The credits are paused on the section Moose Unit, which lists a Moose Guide and Directors of Photography.
June 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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If they serve you this, run.

(This is a @everywhereist.bsky.social stan reply).
June 7, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Must-watch music vid on Instagram.

H/T to @gregjenner.bsky.social for the find.

www.instagram.com/reel/DKK08tS...
A still of a split-screen music video with two men moving between two tables of propped-up guitars, each has their own table. One man wears a black baseball cap, brown jacket, white t-shirt, and black jeans and the other a grey beanie, black zipped-up hoodie, and black pants. Each guitar represents a chord in the song and the men move from guitar to guitar playing each chord. The guy in the grey beanie also sings the lyrics with a microphone in one hand and plays each chord with the other.
May 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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I need someone to resurrect this 12-year-old vintage motorcycle pattern top I saw on Bones.

wornontv.net/20686/
Angela Montenegro, a character on the TV show Bones, wears a crew neck top with a vintage motorcycle print. A model with long dark hair and black pants showcases a crew neck top with a vintage motorcycle print.
May 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Just so everyone knows in case I ever become Pope, you can find me on Top Gear Season 10 Episode 5 "London Race" (aired Nov. 11, 2007).

I can't remember where I was standing during this segment...
Aerial view of the audience, a race car and the hosts in the Top Gear studio for the shooting of Season 10 Episode 5 "London Race". There is a giant poster of The Stig in the background.
May 10, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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"I say fuck authority, silent majority, raised by the system, now it's time to rise against them."
May 3, 2025 at 5:07 AM