Conifers & Citrus (Jeff Bull Maroon Jackson 5)
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The banner feels like life...which hurts.
A lover of books, a laugher at life. Only way to survive.
I follow the Portland Timbers (#rctid) and #MLS, generally, and I swear the #music stuff is coming. Thinking this time...
A lover of books, a laugher at life. Only way to survive.
I follow the Portland Timbers (#rctid) and #MLS, generally, and I swear the #music stuff is coming. Thinking this time...
Pinned
No, I Think It's Really Happening This Time: Closing Shop, Cleaning Up
Lord, let this be the last one. Yes, I've done this at least a half dozen times already. Leaving the scene like James Brown, only way more ...
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Midweek, Mid-Day Edition, No, I Think It's Really Happening This Time: Closing Shop, Cleaning Up
LINK: tinyurl.com/2h6ymmr5
I'm retiring Conifers & Citrus once again (6th times the charm!). I had 10 thoughts about #MLS / soccer in these United States.
I corrected one, revised two. #rctid (1/4)
LINK: tinyurl.com/2h6ymmr5
I'm retiring Conifers & Citrus once again (6th times the charm!). I had 10 thoughts about #MLS / soccer in these United States.
I corrected one, revised two. #rctid (1/4)
Sounds like Johnnie Ray was an inspiration for Dylan (“The singer whose voice and style I totally fell in love with.”) #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=bXLU...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=bXLU...
Johnnie Ray - Out In The Cold Again
YouTube video by A Trip Down Memory Lane
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September 23, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Sounds like Johnnie Ray was an inspiration for Dylan (“The singer whose voice and style I totally fell in love with.”) #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=bXLU...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=bXLU...
I mean…..who the hell is this for? What’s the freakin’ audience for this abomination?
Netflix's new reality show "Wonka's Golden Ticket" uses AI Gene Wilder as its host. The beloved comedian passed away in 2016, but his voice lives on in AI form. At least Netflix didn't use AI to create the new Oompa Loompas.
What do you think of this AI resurrection? Let us know in the comments 👇
What do you think of this AI resurrection? Let us know in the comments 👇
'Wonka’s Golden Ticket' on Netflix: How it uses AI Gene Wilder
The Oompa Loompas are back as well.
bit.ly
September 23, 2026 at 8:49 PM
I mean…..who the hell is this for? What’s the freakin’ audience for this abomination?
I’ve read in a couple sources that hyper-religiosity rises among a segment of the population in dying empire. The marriage between hyper-religion and rabid nationalism probably turns off some folks.
Anyway, just thinking about all those idle churches I saw all over the UK. For some reason.
Anyway, just thinking about all those idle churches I saw all over the UK. For some reason.
Christian reactionaries have many beliefs that are incompatible w/pluralist democracy & this is why many despise the modern US.
They've become much more virulent in recent years because members of their own faith communities have been leaving in droves.
Example: Mormons lose ~50% of young members.
They've become much more virulent in recent years because members of their own faith communities have been leaving in droves.
Example: Mormons lose ~50% of young members.
September 23, 2026 at 8:08 PM
I’ve read in a couple sources that hyper-religiosity rises among a segment of the population in dying empire. The marriage between hyper-religion and rabid nationalism probably turns off some folks.
Anyway, just thinking about all those idle churches I saw all over the UK. For some reason.
Anyway, just thinking about all those idle churches I saw all over the UK. For some reason.
Midweek, Mid-Day Edition, No, I Think It's Really Happening This Time: Closing Shop, Cleaning Up
LINK: tinyurl.com/2h6ymmr5
I'm retiring Conifers & Citrus once again (6th times the charm!). I had 10 thoughts about #MLS / soccer in these United States.
I corrected one, revised two. #rctid (1/4)
LINK: tinyurl.com/2h6ymmr5
I'm retiring Conifers & Citrus once again (6th times the charm!). I had 10 thoughts about #MLS / soccer in these United States.
I corrected one, revised two. #rctid (1/4)
No, I Think It's Really Happening This Time: Closing Shop, Cleaning Up
Lord, let this be the last one. Yes, I've done this at least a half dozen times already. Leaving the scene like James Brown, only way more ...
tinyurl.com
September 23, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Midweek, Mid-Day Edition, No, I Think It's Really Happening This Time: Closing Shop, Cleaning Up
LINK: tinyurl.com/2h6ymmr5
I'm retiring Conifers & Citrus once again (6th times the charm!). I had 10 thoughts about #MLS / soccer in these United States.
I corrected one, revised two. #rctid (1/4)
LINK: tinyurl.com/2h6ymmr5
I'm retiring Conifers & Citrus once again (6th times the charm!). I had 10 thoughts about #MLS / soccer in these United States.
I corrected one, revised two. #rctid (1/4)
“After becoming frustrated while playing a video game, another OpenAI model berated itself and resorted to spending several hours farming potatoes in the game.”
- Harper’s Weekly Review
Maybe they’ll just do cute stuff?
Good morning. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=04mf...
- Harper’s Weekly Review
Maybe they’ll just do cute stuff?
Good morning. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=04mf...
Gorillaz - On Melancholy Hill (Official Video)
YouTube video by Gorillaz
m.youtube.com
September 23, 2026 at 2:51 PM
“After becoming frustrated while playing a video game, another OpenAI model berated itself and resorted to spending several hours farming potatoes in the game.”
- Harper’s Weekly Review
Maybe they’ll just do cute stuff?
Good morning. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=04mf...
- Harper’s Weekly Review
Maybe they’ll just do cute stuff?
Good morning. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=04mf...
No, I Think It's Really Happening This Time: Closing Shop, Cleaning Up
LINK: tinyurl.com/2h6ymmr5
There was always going to be a goodbye. A E-lister's notes on what he thinks he's learned after watching #MLS and U.S. soccer for too goddamn long.
Danny Glover shoulda been the image. #rctid
LINK: tinyurl.com/2h6ymmr5
There was always going to be a goodbye. A E-lister's notes on what he thinks he's learned after watching #MLS and U.S. soccer for too goddamn long.
Danny Glover shoulda been the image. #rctid
No, I Think It's Really Happening This Time: Closing Shop, Cleaning Up
Lord, let this be the last one. Yes, I've done this at least a half dozen times already. Leaving the scene like James Brown, only way more ...
tinyurl.com
September 23, 2026 at 5:26 AM
No, I Think It's Really Happening This Time: Closing Shop, Cleaning Up
LINK: tinyurl.com/2h6ymmr5
There was always going to be a goodbye. A E-lister's notes on what he thinks he's learned after watching #MLS and U.S. soccer for too goddamn long.
Danny Glover shoulda been the image. #rctid
LINK: tinyurl.com/2h6ymmr5
There was always going to be a goodbye. A E-lister's notes on what he thinks he's learned after watching #MLS and U.S. soccer for too goddamn long.
Danny Glover shoulda been the image. #rctid
With #MLS Week…26(?) just wrapped up, these are my notes. Starting with…
Things that matter to the Portland Timbers!
First/foremost, only one team got an actually positive result. Moreover, two highly-relevant teams continued their express trip to Hades. Some brief notes… #rctid (1/9)
Things that matter to the Portland Timbers!
First/foremost, only one team got an actually positive result. Moreover, two highly-relevant teams continued their express trip to Hades. Some brief notes… #rctid (1/9)
September 23, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Reposted by Conifers & Citrus (Jeff Bull Maroon Jackson 5)
September 22, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Actual Timbers/MLS stuff will go up later tonight. Gotta go visit one of my kids where she's pouring drinks...
Putting this to bed:
I'm moving to a Bluesky-only approach to all #MLS / Timbers going forward. In other words, I'm retiring the blog.
Yes, again. This time will be quieter, promise.
There's a really stupid, mildly embarrassing back story to all this, so keep reading if you're bored. #rctid
I'm moving to a Bluesky-only approach to all #MLS / Timbers going forward. In other words, I'm retiring the blog.
Yes, again. This time will be quieter, promise.
There's a really stupid, mildly embarrassing back story to all this, so keep reading if you're bored. #rctid
Having a nonsensical existential crisis about this. Film at 11.
September 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Actual Timbers/MLS stuff will go up later tonight. Gotta go visit one of my kids where she's pouring drinks...
Putting this to bed:
I'm moving to a Bluesky-only approach to all #MLS / Timbers going forward. In other words, I'm retiring the blog.
Yes, again. This time will be quieter, promise.
There's a really stupid, mildly embarrassing back story to all this, so keep reading if you're bored. #rctid
I'm moving to a Bluesky-only approach to all #MLS / Timbers going forward. In other words, I'm retiring the blog.
Yes, again. This time will be quieter, promise.
There's a really stupid, mildly embarrassing back story to all this, so keep reading if you're bored. #rctid
Having a nonsensical existential crisis about this. Film at 11.
So…is there anywhere to post online that isn’t getting feasted on by LLMs? Actually hating that all of this goes to the machine.
September 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM
1,000% worth watching.
September 22, 2026 at 9:01 PM
1,000% worth watching.
“This conspiracy theory operates on a doomsday preacher’s ever-shifting timeline: The medbeds are always on the horizon, or being released imminently, or secretly already out there.”
A little fascinating and a lot sad. About people’s need for hope. (also, $ site)
slate.com/news-and-pol...
A little fascinating and a lot sad. About people’s need for hope. (also, $ site)
slate.com/news-and-pol...
It’s the Cruelest Conspiracy on the Internet. Donald Trump Has Taken It Up. After a Dark Year, I Found the Truth.
An internet conspiracy theory was killing people even before the president posted about it. I found the man who started it. He’s nothing like you’d expect.
slate.com
September 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
“This conspiracy theory operates on a doomsday preacher’s ever-shifting timeline: The medbeds are always on the horizon, or being released imminently, or secretly already out there.”
A little fascinating and a lot sad. About people’s need for hope. (also, $ site)
slate.com/news-and-pol...
A little fascinating and a lot sad. About people’s need for hope. (also, $ site)
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Changes coming to this account, think most are for the better.
The committee in my head is currently drafting and debating resolutions, pretty goddamn noisy up there.
Not at all like this.
Good night. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ixUR...
The committee in my head is currently drafting and debating resolutions, pretty goddamn noisy up there.
Not at all like this.
Good night. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ixUR...
Harmony in My Head
YouTube video by Buzzcocks - Topic
m.youtube.com
September 22, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Changes coming to this account, think most are for the better.
The committee in my head is currently drafting and debating resolutions, pretty goddamn noisy up there.
Not at all like this.
Good night. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ixUR...
The committee in my head is currently drafting and debating resolutions, pretty goddamn noisy up there.
Not at all like this.
Good night. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ixUR...
Of all the people one can turn into idols, I’d call professional athletes the biggest gamble.
The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) ripped MLS NEXT Pro's handling of an incident that sources say involved Crew 2 manager Federico Higuain. PSRA says Higuain committed 2 "deliberate acts of physical abuse & sexism towards a female referee." #Crew96
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources: Higuain at center of refs union beef with MLS NEXT Pro
The union that represents MLS and USL referees, launched a scathing critique of MLS NEXT Pro over its handling of an incident in which a coach committed what it described as "two deliberate acts of physical abuse and sexism towards a female referee."
www.espn.com
September 22, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Of all the people one can turn into idols, I’d call professional athletes the biggest gamble.
Having a nonsensical existential crisis about this. Film at 11.
So…is there anywhere to post online that isn’t getting feasted on by LLMs? Actually hating that all of this goes to the machine.
September 22, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Having a nonsensical existential crisis about this. Film at 11.
So…is there anywhere to post online that isn’t getting feasted on by LLMs? Actually hating that all of this goes to the machine.
September 21, 2026 at 11:33 PM
So…is there anywhere to post online that isn’t getting feasted on by LLMs? Actually hating that all of this goes to the machine.
Hooch Craft.
September 21, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Hooch Craft.
This is as it should be, as it always should have been.
LMFAO -- Trump is holding an event at the White House right now but there's no audio because the press pool isn't there. The Newsmax host notes that this is an example of Trump's attacks on the press "backfiring just a little bit"
September 21, 2026 at 6:46 PM
This is as it should be, as it always should have been.
ICYMI, What Do You Mean You Don't Want to Think About It? Edition, Portland Timbers 0-1 Atlanta United FC: The September of Our Discontent
LINK: tinyurl.com/yzsrv4vt
We all would like to forget the game and result, but it has been entered into the Timbers' permanent record. C'est la vie. #rctid
LINK: tinyurl.com/yzsrv4vt
We all would like to forget the game and result, but it has been entered into the Timbers' permanent record. C'est la vie. #rctid
Portland Timbers 0-1 Atlanta United FC: The September of Our Discontent
Where does it say that "my ass can't pay"? Is it possible I banked the points before the Portland Timbers cashed the check? Absolutely and w...
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September 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
ICYMI, What Do You Mean You Don't Want to Think About It? Edition, Portland Timbers 0-1 Atlanta United FC: The September of Our Discontent
LINK: tinyurl.com/yzsrv4vt
We all would like to forget the game and result, but it has been entered into the Timbers' permanent record. C'est la vie. #rctid
LINK: tinyurl.com/yzsrv4vt
We all would like to forget the game and result, but it has been entered into the Timbers' permanent record. C'est la vie. #rctid
Guys. We made the cut. Woo. #rctid
If the MLS season ended today, six of the 11 worst defensive seasons by xGA in the @americansocceranalysis.com database (back through 2013) would've happened in 2026. What is going on?
September 21, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Guys. We made the cut. Woo. #rctid
I was living in one of those frictionless societies, a place they tell you is better and you just kinda roll with it.
The sole condition: you had to accept the job the gave you.
I contemplated this as I drove my ‘08 Elantra down some stairs.
Good morning. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=xRzb...
The sole condition: you had to accept the job the gave you.
I contemplated this as I drove my ‘08 Elantra down some stairs.
Good morning. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=xRzb...
Steve Lacy - Dark Red
YouTube video by David Dean Burkhart
m.youtube.com
September 21, 2026 at 2:44 PM
I was living in one of those frictionless societies, a place they tell you is better and you just kinda roll with it.
The sole condition: you had to accept the job the gave you.
I contemplated this as I drove my ‘08 Elantra down some stairs.
Good morning. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=xRzb...
The sole condition: you had to accept the job the gave you.
I contemplated this as I drove my ‘08 Elantra down some stairs.
Good morning. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=xRzb...
This song came on during a game of Ship Captain Crew with the family.
My youngest sang along when it came on. Don’t think I’ve ever played it for her.
What you think they know doesn’t matter, and they know more than you think.
Good night. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=KbHa...
My youngest sang along when it came on. Don’t think I’ve ever played it for her.
What you think they know doesn’t matter, and they know more than you think.
Good night. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=KbHa...
Hey Lover
YouTube video by The Daughters Of Eve - Topic
m.youtube.com
September 21, 2026 at 6:22 AM
This song came on during a game of Ship Captain Crew with the family.
My youngest sang along when it came on. Don’t think I’ve ever played it for her.
What you think they know doesn’t matter, and they know more than you think.
Good night. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=KbHa...
My youngest sang along when it came on. Don’t think I’ve ever played it for her.
What you think they know doesn’t matter, and they know more than you think.
Good night. #Musicsky
m.youtube.com/watch?v=KbHa...
If you had to pick one great player to fill a hole on Portland's current roster, what position would you choose?
A dumb way of asking what do you see as the Timbers' greatest need right now, but you get only one choice.
Specificity preferred, but vague answers welcome. #rctid
A dumb way of asking what do you see as the Timbers' greatest need right now, but you get only one choice.
Specificity preferred, but vague answers welcome. #rctid
Sunday Go to Bed Edition, Portland Timbers 0-1 Atlanta United FC: The September of Our Discontent
LINK: tinyurl.com/yzsrv4vt
Notes on last night's loss.
"Nothing hurts like seeing another team play better soccer in your stadium."
From my notes. Meant to get that in the post... #rctid (1/4)
LINK: tinyurl.com/yzsrv4vt
Notes on last night's loss.
"Nothing hurts like seeing another team play better soccer in your stadium."
From my notes. Meant to get that in the post... #rctid (1/4)
Portland Timbers 0-1 Atlanta United FC: The September of Our Discontent
Where does it say that "my ass can't pay"? Is it possible I banked the points before the Portland Timbers cashed the check? Absolutely and w...
tinyurl.com
September 21, 2026 at 4:51 AM
If you had to pick one great player to fill a hole on Portland's current roster, what position would you choose?
A dumb way of asking what do you see as the Timbers' greatest need right now, but you get only one choice.
Specificity preferred, but vague answers welcome. #rctid
A dumb way of asking what do you see as the Timbers' greatest need right now, but you get only one choice.
Specificity preferred, but vague answers welcome. #rctid