Chris Hessert 🇺🇸 🇺🇦

Retired US Army musician and techno geek (he/him) 

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2025-03-31 22:28:41

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My Mom was a great baker. Both of my older sisters are great bakers. I am, what I assume you call, a non-baker. 😉 🤣
I certainly miss all those treats, but at 63 I can still see my abs. 🙂

2024-11-15 20:46:25

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There is no other way this crew of miscreants could pass FBI background investigations. None.

2024-07-20 21:40:58

Late July, and something came into bloom last week... probably ragweed. My seasonal allergies have kicked off, even indoors. <sniffle, sniffle /> 🤧

2024-05-26 15:58:08

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"Potato Lake"? That's hella less enticing in English. 😉 🤣

2024-05-11 03:23:50

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Sooooo jealous! We're in the zone here in NEPA, but completely overcast. 🙄

2024-03-13 16:46:40

There are people who earn their living tasting whiskys. Why was I not informed of this in Grade School, so I could appropriately prepare my career path? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🥃 🧐

2024-03-12 13:47:36

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That’s an odd response, but you’re certainly entitled to your opinion. I guess you’ll have figure out the history and purposes of Git without the original author’s input? 🤷🏻‍♂️

2024-03-12 13:41:37

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You should interview Linus Torvalds about this. I’m certain he knows a thing or two about the origins of Git. 😉

2024-03-05 22:28:17

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And one of the reasons we're glad you're here, with us! 😀

2024-01-09 15:57:44

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Yeah... I'll take the guy who's been torquing the bolts correctly by hand for the past 10+ years... and pay him more!

2023-12-23 22:51:21

I have an epic beef stew brewing in the crock pot. I know this, because I’m seated 15’ from it, and thoroughly enjoying the thickening delicious aroma, as the stew meat tenderizes itself.
Meanwhile, I’ve resubscribed to Acorn and BritBox, so I can enjoy exactly what I’m watching now (and again): “Campion”.
YMMV. 🙂
#Campion #BritBox #Food #Beef #Stew #Yum

2023-10-26 13:22:21

Well, I finally did it: removed everything “NFL” from my Home feed. I was enjoying the coverage, but it’s just too much — especially with current events in World news, and my interest in US politics.
This is far more manageable. In particular, unfollowing the hashtag #NFL frees up a lot of space. 🙂

2023-10-25 05:01:51

What to do with a Raspberry Pi 4?
I originally purchased this thing to run Pi-Hole. https://pi-hole.net/
At the moment, I'm not using it: I may return it to that purpose. But it's an incredibly versatile bit of hardware.
I could see using it in several roles:
1) Replacing my Roku as a video streaming server
2) Some extravagant use on my 0 gauge model railroad
3) An unidentified function in my home network
What do ya'll think?
#RaspberryPi #Roku #ModelRailroad

2023-10-17 22:23:08

Well, I see the Bond movies are free on Amazon Prime. Guess I’ll get started with Dr. No (1962) this evening. 🙂
#JamesBond #AmazonPrime

2023-10-05 22:47:19

RIP Dick Butkus, Gayle Sayers, Walter Payton, Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Bobby Hull, and many others.
There's not much left of my childhood. I guess that's something we all have to come to terms with eventually.
But it's not fun, and I hate it.

2023-09-30 13:01:34

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Good points! But I feel folks should also pay close attention to their genetics, eating habits, and the quality of their health insurance plans.
Mom’s side of the family live past 95 (male & female). Dad died at 76 in a car accident (not at fault). His Dad died at 54 (?) from a stroke/heart condition. Mom lived to 96.
In my soul I think I’m going to live past 90 — more of a curse than a blessing in my mind? But I’ll prepare for the worst.

2023-09-30 12:02:23

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And so, if you are wondering when to start collecting Social Security benefits in the USA… do a little math. What will you collect over the remainder of your life time? (Benefit at 62yo) * 12 * (76 - 62), vs. (Benefit @ 65yo) * 12 * (76 - 65). Don’t forget to deduct age for chronic illnesses, including COVID. Just be real: it’s your money. Is it better to start receiving benefits at 62yo, or 65yo?

2023-09-21 07:54:09

@npub1zpc…l3up One might well wonder what the hell is going on with the Chicago Bears? I know I do! 😮 🏈 🐻
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bears-release-nathan-peterman
#NFL #Chicago #Bears #ChicagoBears

2023-08-20 23:54:32

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I genuinely love your long, detailed threads about US racial history. Thank you again so much for putting these forth! 😀

2023-03-30 23:53:18

Go Cubs Go! The team looked good, and played pretty well. I know everyone hates Willson Contreras, but Gomes did not look like an upgrade at Catcher in this game. I'll reserve judgement on that for now. 1 game down of 162, with the W! 🐻 ⚾
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