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Audio Engineer & Production Support for NPR since 1997. TD Emeritus of WATC, News Ops, WESAT, & WESUN. Proud member of NABET 31. Somewhat reformed Mass-Hole.

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My colleagues at the Nipper will be relieved he is still a Good Dog. 14 out of 10. Right @weratedogs.com ?

04.03.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Also, TIL he’s a huge Tom Lehrer fan, has memorized all of the lyrics, & had met him in real life

That fact gave me joy today.

03.03.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

TIL Daniel Radcliffe’s speaking tempo is almost 2x speed. So, trying to watch his interview on @colbertlateshow.bsky.social, it was almost unintelligible. I had to slow it down.

03.03.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

At work, I’ve learned to listen to audio at double speed. It makes things go, well, twice as fast. It also spills over to my other listening & watching which annoys @DommyGonzalez.bsky.social to no end.

03.03.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of a colonial house painted yellow with an two oak trees in the front yard. There are five windows on the second floor four on the first with a entrance door in the center on the first floor. There is 3 feet of snow on the ground, which comes up above the windowsills.

A picture of a colonial house painted yellow with an two oak trees in the front yard. There are five windows on the second floor four on the first with a entrance door in the center on the first floor. There is 3 feet of snow on the ground, which comes up above the windowsills.

What’s odd is I expected an actual separate train that ran on its own set of tracks & not just an extension of another line that they just decided to rename to appease some residents. I hope you all got home safely eventually. Apparently there was more snow than the blizzard of β€˜78 which I remember.

25.02.2026 22:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Only in the morning when it becomes…..

24.02.2026 22:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Having met Mr. Silverblatt on several occasions I’m a bit surprised he was so young. However, it’s extremely sad to see another one of the Ruth Seymour originals fade in to the sunset.

24.02.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Myself outside with about 8 inches of snow on the ground wearing a Darrow School hooded sweatshirt, black ski gloves, wool hat,  jeans and LL Bean Duck boots pushing a small Toro Electric Snow Shovel to clear a driveway while the snow is still falling

Myself outside with about 8 inches of snow on the ground wearing a Darrow School hooded sweatshirt, black ski gloves, wool hat, jeans and LL Bean Duck boots pushing a small Toro Electric Snow Shovel to clear a driveway while the snow is still falling

To all the folks back in the #Northeast who’ve had up to 3’ ft plus of snow dumped on you, I feel your pain. Except I’m jealous too, even about the snow removal process. Would you send some to LA? We could use the water.
#OnceAMasshole #LetItSnow

24.02.2026 13:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Me standing on the porch of the Sunny Bungalow all decked out in LAFC Gear with a 2022 season scarf a black and gold radio set to 710 am for play by play.  My driver cap with the LAFC patch and my”Tacos” sweatshirt in the LAFC logo style.

Me standing on the porch of the Sunny Bungalow all decked out in LAFC Gear with a 2022 season scarf a black and gold radio set to 710 am for play by play. My driver cap with the LAFC patch and my”Tacos” sweatshirt in the LAFC logo style.

It’s time once again for another season. I’m ready. #ShoulderToShoulder #LAFC #ListenToTheRadio.

22.02.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Just caught this on nebula. Did you have the same thought I did when you first heard this? β€œWho got Sting to sing the chorus on their track?β€œ It took me a moment but now I always chuckle when I hear it.

16.02.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The radio that’s in a Ford CMax Energize tuned to the station KXLU in Los Angeles

The radio that’s in a Ford CMax Energize tuned to the station KXLU in Los Angeles

A Sony tabletop radio tuned to KCRW 88.9 FM. The display is also advertising that it is airing Weekend Edition Sunday.

A Sony tabletop radio tuned to KCRW 88.9 FM. The display is also advertising that it is airing Weekend Edition Sunday.

This is a picture of a very small portable radio being listened to at an LAFC game tuned to 1110 AM which at the time was broadcasting @ESPNLosAngeles

This is a picture of a very small portable radio being listened to at an LAFC game tuned to 1110 AM which at the time was broadcasting @ESPNLosAngeles

This is a photo of a Spark HD radio, which is tuned to 89.3 WNPN – FM The Public’s Radio, also known as Rhode Island Public Radio

This is a photo of a Spark HD radio, which is tuned to 89.3 WNPN – FM The Public’s Radio, also known as Rhode Island Public Radio

It’s time for the annual #WorldRadioDay rollcall

WGAO Franklin MA
WMLN Milton MA
WERS Boston MA
WEEI Boston MA
WBUR Boston MA
WBZ Boston MA
Kid Company Radio Boston MA
NPR Mothership Washington DC
NPR San Francisco CA
KQED San Francisco CA
NPR West Culver City CA
#NPRLife #ListenToYourRadio

13.02.2026 13:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Apparently AG Pam Bondi hasn’t been to Culver City since they removed the bike lanes.

12.02.2026 06:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The internet wasn't built for live sports
The internet wasn't built for live sports YouTube video by Navek

Here’s the #1 reason Broadcast is so much better than Streaming. It’s the most efficient & cheapest way to get Audio, Video, & Data from a single point to the masses. It’s how listen to Dave Denholm call the @lafcmirror.bsky.social game on @espnlosangeles.bsky.social @bmostadium.bsky.social

10.02.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Years ago, my wife bought a car on Super Bowl Sunday. Not only was it on a Sunday when no one was there. It was still January and very close to the end of the month where the sales people really really wanted to make their monthly goals.

09.02.2026 02:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Jon Bon Jovi is from New Jersey. Why is he introducing the Patriots. Couldn’t they find a real Masshole to do the honors? Where are Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Chris Evans, or even Conan O’Brien, he needs the work.

08.02.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A navy blue cap with the old Pat the Patriot Embroidered on it set on top of a navy blue fleece scarf with the Flying Elvis Patriot helmet logo and the Patriot logo printed on it

A navy blue cap with the old Pat the Patriot Embroidered on it set on top of a navy blue fleece scarf with the Flying Elvis Patriot helmet logo and the Patriot logo printed on it

Digging out the old gear.
#OnceAMasshole……

08.02.2026 23:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Except it is created many fiefdoms, with the City Counselors, County Supervisors, and even the city departments. I don’t think LADOT would continue to be allowed to not prioritize light rail at intersections if it wasn’t for this system.

06.02.2026 23:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That is something that definitely needs to change

06.02.2026 22:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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WaPo journalist blasts paper for firing her while in Ukraine war zone Earlier this week, Washington Post journalists appealed to Jeff Bezos to spare their jobs with the hashtag #SaveThePost.

At least they weren’t in the middle of a war zone. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

06.02.2026 22:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A brand new U.S. passport which is slightly opened on top of a stone counter which has shades of grey and white marbling

A brand new U.S. passport which is slightly opened on top of a stone counter which has shades of grey and white marbling

I’m now free to move about the world. (again)

06.02.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The before shot of me trying to replace the sheathing over the wires of my bike light the pictures of a small circuit board with capacitors, chips and connectors plus 4 neatly soldered 22 gauged wires in red, black, white, and green, neatly attached to their contacts with a dab of solder.

The before shot of me trying to replace the sheathing over the wires of my bike light the pictures of a small circuit board with capacitors, chips and connectors plus 4 neatly soldered 22 gauged wires in red, black, white, and green, neatly attached to their contacts with a dab of solder.

The after shot of me having reconnected those same wires, red, black, white and green. The solder is messy and gloopy and it is quite possible, there is a short somewhere among those wires.

The after shot of me having reconnected those same wires, red, black, white and green. The solder is messy and gloopy and it is quite possible, there is a short somewhere among those wires.

I used to know how to solder. My mentors in college taught me very well, but in the intervening years, something has happened. Even though I watch videos & see folks able to neatly rewire a circuit board with a little bit of flux, solder & an iron in seconds, I guess I need a little more practice.

05.02.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Mail more letters and postcards. Please.

05.02.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Adam is becoming one of my favorite journalists to read/hear/watch. I realize most of his Atlantic articles are behind a paywall, like the one I posted on MLK Day, it’s worth your while to go to your local libraryβ€˜s website to gain access to the Atlantic, it’s well worth the effort. Or subscribe.

02.02.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can't decide whether it's Deja Vu Day, Groundhog Day, Sonny and Cher Day or Earworm Day. If you decide to celebrate any or all of those, I wish you joy in doing so. However, I'll be over here celebrating National Tater Tot Day.

02.02.2026 19:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The thing about the 4th Street Bike Boulevard is every time I ride it, It reminds me of what I think the lunar surface is like especially through Hancock Park.

29.01.2026 23:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Metro Committee Approves Revoking $435K Culver City Grant due to Bike Lane Removal - Streetsblog Los Angeles Culver City recently removed protected bike lanes funded by a Metro Active Transportation grant, now Metro wants its money back

I’m getting the sense of Deja Vu.

la.streetsblog.org/2024/11/20/m...

27.01.2026 04:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s an excellent idea. My buddy and mentor Chef Durfee gets from Napa to Dandelion Chocolates in the Mission on a bike using the Larkspur Ferry. www.graphite.productions/projects/tem...

27.01.2026 04:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The only way to watch a sports ball game is to listen to the play by play from the radio. They’re rooting for who you’re rooting for. That goes to for the other team too. #Seahawks #Rams @seattlesports710.bsky.social @espnlosangeles.bsky.social @931jackfm.bsky.social

26.01.2026 00:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Super Mario "Athletic Theme" with Special Guest Jared
Super Mario "Athletic Theme" with Special Guest Jared YouTube video by AaronGrooves

Your Moment of Zen

25.01.2026 22:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

TIL McDonald’s doesn’t sell jugs of milk to Adults anymore. The only way to get one is as your beverage selection when you order a Happy Meal. My Sausage McMuffin with egg this Morning wasn’t as good with oj as it would have been with milk. #ItDoesYourBodyGood
#SMH

23.01.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0