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Hello ... สวัสดีครับ ... Saluton My interests are reading & writing fantasy, drinking oolong tea, writing with fountain pens on nice paper & notebooks. Forza Inter Philadelphia, PA area Links: https://sautter.carrd.co .
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The new coffee flavor at Wawa is Cinnamon Churro:

Robert F. Kennedy ran on a platform of racial equality, economic justice, non-aggression in foreign policy, decentralization of power, & social improvement. A crucial element of his campaign was youth engagement. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...

Screamin' A. Smith signs deal with SiriusXM for radio shows on sports, current events. #SiriusXM #radio #sports

Paul Weller has a new music video out: Paul Weller - Lawdy Rolla (Official Music Video)

This is your older brain on tech. Using tech in later life may protect against cognitive decline, study suggests.

The “Invasion” Invention: The Far Right’s Long Legal Battle to Make Immigrants the Enemy.

Ignorance of the law is a requirement for the job now. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem Doesn’t Know What ‘Habeas Corpus’ Is. [She] "incorrectly described it as a right that the President of the United States has to deport people." politicalwire.com/2025/05/20/k... .

I'm old enough to remember when you could actually touch the Liberty Bell. But I did not know some people were allowed to sleep with it! #Philly #LibertyBell

What is Philadelphia?

70 years ago today, Chuck Berry records his first single, "Maybellene", for Chess Records in Chicago, not just one of the greatest debut songs of all time, but one of the best songs, period. Hail, Hail Rock 'n' Roll!

Apple Turnover by John Siracusa. The driving force at #Apple: making great products is out, replaced with maximizing power & money.

New McCarthyism: Trump’s America turns to racialized persecution. Chinese and Asian American scholars students, and professionals are being swept into a dragnet that threatens liberty for all.

Bluesky is testing a new ‘live’ indicator for streamers and sports.

Released on this day in 1978: Dire Straits' Sultans of Swing

I saw this and thought, "There are hot springs in Thailand?" Oh, I see, it's because none are in Isan (Northeast Thailand). The nice thing about Thailand is that it's near Isan. Thailand to Transform 118 Hot Springs into Spa Destinations. #isan

This is your brain on caffeine. Caffeine and Alzheimer’s disease: Moderate intake may slow cognitive decline.

It’s So Stinky! But the Nutrient-Packed Durian Is a Must-Try Fruit. Despite its distinctive smell, many say durian tastes great, and it’s incredibly nutritious, too. #durian

I guess I paid too much attention to the news this week.

Terrorists Continue to Pay for Check Marks on X, Report Says. Elon Musk’s social media company has continued to accept payments for subscriptions from entities barred from doing business in the US, a nonprofit found. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/t... #BirdSite

Play with your food. Ayutthaya vendor unveils durian claw machine game. For just 10 baht a try, the winner could walk away with a fruit costing 250 baht, TV Channel 7 said today (May 15). #Thailand #durian

What did he mention in his lecture that got him banned? The Pentagon's banned book list. (~ 7.5 min.)

What's old is new again! HBO Max Lives! Max to Change Its Name Back After Two Years.

It's been 10 years ♬ ♫ ♪ The thrill is gone ♫ ♬ ♪ ✝ RIP BB King ✝

Here's what I've been listening to lately:

- Public Service Announcement - You’re Saying “Kalaya” Wrong. A non-linguist’s pronunciation guide to 21 of Philadelphia's most mispronounced restaurants. #Philly

A County Commissioner from Montgomery County, PA has been nominated for 2 Emmys for his short film about voter fraud (~6.5 minutes):

What a blimp doing hanging over Whitemarsh Township, PA?

TL;DR ... Let me read this and summarize it for you. No Hard Feelings New Scientist featured cover story: msautter.typepad.com/blog/2025/05... .

On this day in 2002 “We sitting in here -- I'm supposed to be the franchise player, and we in here talking about practice. I mean, listen: We talking about practice. Not a game. …” Iverson Practice! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGDB... . #Philly #Sixers #76ers #NBA

University of Virginia Tried to Shut Down Its Historical Tours Discussing Slavery. These Students Resisted. A conservative alumni group took issue with the discussion of difficult parts of UVA’s history.

May 6, 1998 the original #Apple iMac was released.

Sith de Mayo - the Empire Strikes Back!

Happy National Day of Reason! www.nationaldayofreason.org .

- - - May 4, 1970 - - - National Guard soldiers fired on unarmed student protesters at Kent State, 4 dead in Ohio. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9...

Happy Free Comic Book Day! www.freecomicbookday.com .

So, who needs antibiotics then?! /s

Happy Beltane! May the Green Man and May Queen bless you this summer. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane .

On this day in 1977 The JAM released their debut single 'In The City' www.youtube.com/watch?v=mimG... .

Does this mean I'm a published author? The local library had a tiny memoir contest, here's my entry:

Defund Space X, it should survive on its own.

April 26, 1980: 'Los Angeles' is the debut studio album by American Punk rock band X, Rolling Stone said that it "is a powerful, upsetting work that concludes w a confrontation of the band's own rampaging bitterness & confusion." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Ang... .

Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat on the Brat, Judy Is a Punk, I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend, Chain Saw, Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue, I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement - Today in 1976, The Ramones released their debut album. 7 songs, recorded in 7 days & cost $6,400 to record. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramones... .

❀ ✿ Happy Earth Day! ✿ ❀ ♬ ♫ ♪ We can hold this world together Take care of this world together Keep this world for a long, long time For our children's lives... ♫ ♭ ♪ Carabao's 'World' - sung in Thai and English.

Happy Earth Day!

I did a jawn. #Duolingo

Can Bluesky’s AT Protocol build the decentralized social media ecosystem the Fediverse aspires to? The odds are against it, but it’s the most likely candidate to “save social media from billionaire capture” so far. #Bluesky