A miniature facsimile of the Power Peralta skateboard (pink, black & yellow) that I had circa 1986
Same, but with skateboards ๐
A miniature facsimile of the Power Peralta skateboard (pink, black & yellow) that I had circa 1986
Same, but with skateboards ๐
Our three kids on our former back patio (alternating pattern light brown stone pavers) wearing only underwear, their hands in the air toward the camera showing that they somehow successfully Smurf-ized them (made completely light blue) by repurposing sidewalk chalk in water, some have blue handprints marked on them, all have yellow emojis over their faces; green grass in the back right, brown deck stairs in the back center
Darn tootin'...๐
Our daughter in a pair of pink pajamas with white sheep on them, in the woods while on a camping trip, wearing a black helmet that has "REDNECK MIMOSAS" written on it in red & blue marker with two cans of PBR attached to the sides with suctions hoses leading to a tube from which one *could* (but she is not!) imbibe said beverage
Personally, I think they just needed better helmets...๐
How else are you going to work drunken monkeys into the storyline...?๐
This image shows my wrist roller, a specialized piece of grip strength training equipment designed to target the forearms and wrists on top of a set of red box steps
Now we just need his forearm workout routine ๐
One of our cats, a Standard Issue Cat (brown with black stripes) with upgraded white ascot & boots, on the 2nd level of a kitchen cabinet (white) alongside several mugs, above the butter tray on the level below...prompting questions of how said feline arrived there and *who* opened those floodgates...
File that under "Cabinet Situations You Do Not Ask Questions About" ๐
ARCHIVE -- JULY 1999 (I) July 15 -- Honey, you've got mail. Some Floridians are learning about their impending divorces by opening their mail to find "Dear prospective client" brochures from local divorce lawyers. The phenomenon can arise when attorneys solicit would-be clients before a departing spouse has served them with papers. The U.S. Supreme Court granted constitutional protection to some forms of attorney solicitation back in the 1970s, and it has since become an ever-more-systematic business. Private services compile names from daily divorce filings and sell them to lawyers, who then try to beat competitors to the punch by getting brochures to prospects as soon as possible, many hiring private delivery services. "These things are hitting the mailboxes of the respondents before they even know their spouse has officially filed," said Warren Wilson, a Clearwater lawyer who's trying to get the state bar's ethical rules changed to curb the practice. Wilson says one man returned from his mother's funeral in South America to learn from three lawyers' letters in his mailbox that his wife had left him. Aside from inability to reach the other party, service of process can be delayed for various other reasons, including holidays and vacations, tactical or prudential reasons, or perhaps even second thoughts about whether to go through with the action. In a case that happened this summer, Wilson says, a Clearwater woman filed for divorce but did not serve the papers at once, waiting for family members to fly in to protect her. Before that could happen, a lawyer's flyer reached her husband, who came to the woman's house and beat her. Florida lawyers must observe a 30-day waiting period before soliciting accident victims, but no such rule applies in matrimonial cases, a situation Wilson would like to change. (Associated Press and Canada's National Post, links now dead.) July 14 -- Do as we say, please. "We have been so focused here in New Orleans on gettโฆ
Walter Olson was the O.G. from my recollection...1999 ๐
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A screenshot from the originally filed complaint in Patel v. Atlantic Monthly & Sarah Fitzpatrick linked below and with text as follows: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.291527/gov.uscourts.dcd.291527.1.0.pdf Director Patel's personal-day usage in 2025 is less than half of Wray's yearly average and a small fraction of Comey's peak years. 27. Even after stealth-editing their headline over the weekend, in a feable attempt to reduce the appearance of partisan animus. Defendants have doubled 9 Case 1:26-cv-01329 Document 1 Filed 04/20/26 Page 10 of 19 down on their knowingly false claims in an X post, made this very morning in the pre-dawn hours that reads: Kash Patel's colleagues are alarmed by what they say is erratic behavior and excessive drinking, Sarah Fitzpatrick reports. More than two dozen people she spoke with described his management failures and conduct that could harm national security.2 As discussed above, these claims about erratic behavior and excessive drinking are fabricated, and Defendants were on notice of this. As dicussed below, Fitzpatrick knows that her anonymous sources, unwilling to go on the record, are partisans with axes to grind and are not in a position to know the facts. Defendants' conduct exhibits actual malice. 28. Defendants" "investigation" of the claims in the Article was grossly
Only a "feable" mind would think such a thing (not usually standard practice to harp on misspellings in a filing too much, it happens, but Binnall et alia deserve it...and much, much more) ๐
A screenshot from the filing linked above in Patel v. The Atlantic Monthly Group, LLC & Sarah Fitzgerald with text as follows: Case 1:26-cv-01329 Document 2 Filed 04/20/26 Page 1 of 1 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA KASHYAP P. PATEL, V. Plaintiff, Case No. 1:26-cv-01329 THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY GROUP LLC et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF ERRATA Please Take Notice that Plaintiff Kashyap P. Patel, by counsel, hereby submits this Notice of Errata in the Complaint (Doc. 1). The filed Complaint omitted the full addresses of each party to the matter. The corrected Complaint is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, in Paragraph 29, a typo was corrected. Dated: April 20, 2026 Respectfully submitted, /s/Jason C. Greaves Jason C. Greaves, DC Bar No. 1033617 Jesse R. Binnall, VA022 Jared J. Roberts, FL00153 BINNALL LAW GROUP 717 King Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Tel: (703) 888-1943 Fax: (703) 888-1930 jesse@binnall.com
"It's the attention to detail that really convinced me to go with their firm..." ๐
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The image shows a blue Apple iPod nano 7th Generation portable media player with a 16GB capacity in a teal color held in my left hand
My wife loved that one above because of the small form factor which, combined with the availability of accessories such as an upper arm band, made it ideal for running use. Our daughter on the other hand, liked the later versions because *cool* colors. KIDS! (...are doing alright actually) ๐
A black 3rd Gen iPod Nano held in my right hand displaying an awful music selection of "Nookie" by Limp Bizkit for which I will offer no apologies
"Yeah, but what *kind* of iPod Nano...?" ๐
A screenshot from the Memorandum Opinion from "In Re Kashyap Patel" linked above with text as follows: In mid-September 2022, the FBI served Patel with a subpoena commanding him to testify before the grand jury a week later. Id. Initially acting without counsel, Patel sought and received a two-week extension. Id. After retaining counsel, however, he sought an "indefinite extension because his lawyer was in the midst of a trial occurring within the same building where the grand-jury testimony would occur. Id. at 77-78. The Government objected to that request, and it offered Patel the ability to interview during times when the trial was not sitting, such as weekends. Id. at 78. After negotiations stalled, Patel in early October filed a motion to quash his appearance on the ground that testifying "would violate his constitutional rights by depriving him of his counsel of choice." Id. Former Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell of this district denied that motion and ordered him to appear, which he did. Id. During his testimony, "he repeatedly declined to answer questions on the basis of the rights afforded to him by the Fifth Amendment." Id. The Government then "moved to compel Patel's testimony," a request the court granted "contingent on" his being offered statutory immunity. Id. at 78-79. The Government made such offer, and Patel was granted immunity pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ยง 6003. After further discussions as to the timing of his appearance, Patel testified a second time in early November under the Government's immunity grant. Id. at 79-80.
I mean, we are talking about Kash Patel here, so...๐
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The image shows a collection of vintage Apple iPhones and iPods placed in a wooden organizer, including models like the iPhone 4 and an iPod Classic.
*ALL* the iPhone 4s ๐
Kash Patel's red Tesla Cybertruck with Virginia American flag themed license plate "KASH 009" on the road
He *might* have some evidentiary problems if he claims DC residence...๐
A driveway in a suburban neighborhood in which there are parked *at least* 5 early generation Toyota RAV4s of various colors from dark silver to light silver (I may have missed one or two including a yellow one)
"Now how will I fit all my RAV4s...!?!"๐
Terminator 2. Cameron carefully set it up so the audience does not see the T-1000 overtly being the "Bad Guy," while Arnold's iteration is shown ambiguously. The mall service hallway scene where the two face off from opposing ends was supposed to be a *REVEAL*...the marketing campaign ruined that๐
No carry-ons, just the essentials... ๐
A white Airbus 320 in the background waiting to connect to the concourse, our youngest Daughter watching in the right foreground, mt left hand in the right foreground holding a Coors Light bottle
"Yeah, but my friends are already there..." ๐
A screenshot from the Steve Sailer article linked below with text as follows: https://www.unz.com/isteve/why-so-much-retardation-among-somalis/ iSteve Blog December 2013 = 108 Posts Current Post Teasers Why So Much Retardation Among Somalis in Minnesota? STEVE SAILER DECEMBER 18, 2013.300 WORDS 61 COMMENTS in K ็ฎ + Share to Gab RSS Print The New York Times featured an article on the high rates of "autism" among Somalis in Minnesota, but noted that it seemed different from the similarly high rates of autism among Minnesota whites because none of the Somali "autistics" had IQs over 70. In other words, it's not like Ludwig Wittgenstein or Glenn Gould-style autism, it's severe retardation. Retardation is also common among Pakistani immigrants in the English Midlands, due largely to high levels of cousin marriage. What about Somalis in Minnesota? From Wikipedia's article on "Cousin Marriage:"
Watching "The Rise of the Sailer (Steve) Generation" has been sobering, to say the least...๐
A sheet pan full of red Thai chili peppers on our black kitchen table that I am prepping to dehydrate in the oven to then grind up into chili pepper seasoning; a blue & white Busch Light can in the background; my left hand extending the Middle Finger of Endearment toward said peppers in the foreground
Can I offer you an "____" in this trying time...? ๐
This image is a safety sign titled "WATERFALL SAFETY" posted at a hiking area, likely for Lewis Falls in Shenandoah National Park. Stay on the trail to remain safe. Avoid rocks and water near waterfalls, as they are slick and dangerous. Be extra cautious in icy conditions. Call (800) 732-0911 for park emergencies.
"Disregard all below..." ๐
"...Can't see past Uranus..."๐
A small brown & white dog on the top of a bar in a dive bar in Key west Florida being pet by my Wife
I do have my own preferred version however... ๐
The dog in the image resembles a Bernese Mountain Dog, a large breed known for its tri-color coat and gentle nature. These dogs are originally from Switzerland and were historically used as general farm dogs. They are often described as affectionate family members that thrive in cooler climates. Wikipedia Wikipedia +1 About Bernese Mountain Dogs Appearance: They typically have a striking black coat with a white chest, nose, and paws, and rust or tan markings. Size: Adult males usually stand 64โ70 cm (25โ28 inches) tall. Weight can vary significantly, often ranging from 85 lbs to over 130 lbs. Temperament: Known for being sweet, calm, and loyal companions, they are generally excellent with children and other pets. Sweet Pine Puppies Sweet Pine Puppies +2 Items in the Scene The setting appears to be a dog-friendly outdoor patio, similar to places like Craft'd or Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe, which welcome pets at outdoor tables. BringFido BringFido +1 The furniture shown is a classic French bistro style. You can find similar backless barstools from several retailers:
This is dangerously close to @evanbernick.bsky.social posting ๐ฌ
Might I suggest...an alternative? ๐
A gravel road in Loudoun County, Virginia with a motor grader leveling the gravel with cars on either side of the road backed up or blocked as it does routine road maintenance in one of the richest counties in the United States.
"Road Maintenance? Where we're going (Loudoun County) we don't need Road Maintenance!" ๐
A magazine one our children pointed out to us at a rest stop while traversing the NJ Turnpike named โNewark Boundโ featuring Joe Piscopo and two women on either side of him on the cover
THE Joe Piscopoโฆ? ๐ค
This image features a collection of CDs from the MTV Party To Go series, a popular line of dance music compilation albums released by Tommy Boy Records between 1991 and 2001. The series is known for featuring extended remixes of top pop and dance hits from the 1990s. Based on the visual layout, the collection includes several key volumes from the series' early years. Featured Albums & Track Highlights Individual volumes identified in the image include: Club MTV Party To Go Volume One (1991): The first in the series and the only one to include "Club" in the title. It features 90s classics like: "Poison" โ Bell Biv DeVoe "Tom's Diner" โ DNA feat. Suzanne Vega "Personal Jesus" โ Depeche Mode MTV Party To Go Volume 2 (1992): Notable tracks include: "O.P.P." โ Naughty By Nature "Motownphilly" โ Boyz II Men "Good Vibrations" โ Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch MTV Party To Go Volume 3 (1993): Often found with a distinctive red disc. It features: "Baby Got Back" โ Sir Mix-a-Lot "Jump Around" โ House of Pain "I'm Too Sexy" โ Right Said Fred MTV Party To Go Volume 4 (1993): Recognizable by its solid yellow disc. Featured songs include: "Give It Away" โ Red Hot Chili Peppers "Rhythm Is a Dancer" โ Snap! "Supermodel (You Better Work)" โ RuPaul Other Volumes: The image also appears to show Volume 6 and Volume
Different genres..."California Love" ๐
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This image is a screenshot of a 2014 legal article from the Georgetown University Law Center repository. Title: "I'm a Lawyer, Not an Ethnographer, Jim": Textual Poachers and Fair Use Author: Rebecca Tushnet, Georgetown University Law Center Institution: Georgetown University Law Center, Scholarship @ GEORGETOWN LAW https://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2315&context=facpub
"I'm a lawyer, not a spell checker, Jim!"๐
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Having seen them in the 90s, 00s, 10s & the 20s (can't speak to the 80s, that Cliff Era might be the best), I enjoyed the live period 10-15 years ago most. Hetfield's more mature vocals fit their earlier songs better, Rob is on point, Hammett is relaxed/confident, Lars doesn't care (complementary)๐