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taoofmichael.bsky.social
Taught high school American Lit for 20 years. Now living in Port Angeles, Washington, playing guitar with my little band.
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submitted 12 days ago • 5 comments

Took a little break for self care. The Field Arts and Events Hall in Port Angeles staged a screening of Birdman, accompanied by Antonio Sanchez performing his all drum score live. I had forgotten how great that movie is. Keaton, Norton, Emma Stone, Zack G. The drums are amazing.

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

We do have a choice: National strike January 20th no work, no shopping except local small business, no inauguration, no TV , no social media, a day of service is recommended for those who can. Please join and pass the word. The time to use your voice is now. #signalboost

submitted 46 days ago • 23 comments

Port Angeles, Wa.

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments

Living waaay off grid!

submitted 74 days ago • 0 comments

A series on living waaaay off grid, in Shasta County, Ca. 1/

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As the world grapples with polarization and the need to re-embrace pluralism, right now in one of the most historically polarized regions of the world, Syrians are showing the way. They have a unique opportunity to carry that thru to building a new country. If they do, they will inspire the world.

submitted 77 days ago • 7 comments

I keep reading that this is a place for kinder people, but gentle souls have always been among us. We just couldn’t hear them anymore. Perhaps our gathering here is proof that we missed those voices. What a wonderful thing to believe about ourselves. It can be a bold move to choose kindness.

submitted 77 days ago • 580 comments

Bashar al-Assad’s biggest mistake? Not going on Joe Rogan.

submitted 78 days ago • 457 comments

All those working-class Trump voters counting on their hero serving their needs must be really excited about all the billionaires Trump wants on his team. Because everyone knows billionaires always prioritize the needs of the working class.

submitted 78 days ago • 71 comments

“This is an enormous heist. They’re just backing the truck up to the government in front of all of us. A massive bailout to the crypto world,” says @chrislhayes.bsky.social on the GOP crypto bill.

submitted 79 days ago • 460 comments

“These are serious times. They need to be taken seriously. That means confronting the threats with all intensity…But can we agree that we will not lose our sense of humor, both for our own sanity and well-being and because it’s a powerful weapon?” www.americaamerica.news/p/can-we-hol...

submitted 78 days ago • 70 comments

Back home in Port Angeles

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

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submitted 83 days ago • 0 comments

Kurt Cobain Under the Bridge Memorial Park, Aberdeen, Wa.

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submitted 83 days ago • 0 comments

President Biden has officially pardoned his son Hunter Biden! Drop a 💙 and Repost if you support this!

submitted 84 days ago • 918 comments