Mike Blejer
@mblejer
There are, I imagine, worse things that can happen when your kid finds the back massager.
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And people said I was a fool, A FOOL, to make my baby stay up all night watching The Chair Company on a loop.
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Childhood developmental specialists: Is it a good or bad sign that my toddler developed “knife permanence” first?
Rubik: “separate all the colors on my magical cube to prove you’ve got a high IQ.” Nice try, eugenics propaganda dweeb, but I don’t think I will.
It’s a pity “Grampa’s Treadmill” isn’t an Olympic sport, because my kid would be number one with a butt-flip. (Obviously this presumes some kind of “Toddler Olympics,” which I think we can all agree is coming to America within a decade, whether or not we beat back fascism.)
At first, we thought it was adorable that he made his momma a crown out of blocks because he sees her as a queen. Only later did we realize it was less a “royal coronation” and more of a “Taekwondo sparring helmet” situation.
Things got pretty sentimental telling my son he’s going to be a big brother. But there are practical concerns too. Lotta logistics. Double the car seats. Double the daycare. And a preternaturally verbal witness to silence if we ever want to successfully convince the new one he’s adopted.
My kid may or may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer, but you can certainly tell he wants it.
Sometimes as a parent, you find yourself wrapping your kid up in a yoga mat because that’s what he wanted. And then, when he gets stuck, you’re thinking, “Cool. Hope I didn’t just give him a lifelong fear of Little Debbie Swiss Rolls. Or Southeast Asian fitness culture.
This year for Valentine’s Day, our toddler whacked his mother in the head so hard that it made *me* look good. Mostly just in comparison to him, and can’t rule out her head injury as a factor — but either way, what a naughty little wingman.
It’s time to admit that a small but apparently non-trivial part of my child’s cognitive development will be determined by the fact that sometime in the early ’90s I happened to watch Benny and Joon on VHS.
‘Madman persona is getting A LOT weirder’:Nicolle reacts to Trump’s concerning AI post about SEWAGE [Edit] Trump's visit to China after another late night posting spree, erratic behavior, opportunity to seize on the "political decay" May 12, 2026 www.ms.now/deadline-whi... Deadline: White House
Jeanine Pirro, the United States attorney for the District of Columbia, was stumped Monday when a reporter asked if taxpayer dollars should go to pay allies of President Donald Trump — including Capitol rioters — who feel they were victims of “weaponization” by the Biden administration.
Kayleigh McEnany described Joe Biden but could easily be describing President Trump - a president who is not adequate to do the job. A president that made disastrous decisions that could have ramifications on the American people.
France’s colonial brutality in Vietnam. Palestine sees the same face. The West never changes -only the flag does.
🎅 As we move into the holiday season just remember that your financial struggles, rising costs, and empty bank account are all figments of your imagination. It's all in your head according to Dear Lëader 👌 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. --DJT 🎄☃️ #TrumpTradeWar #TrumpTax #FDT
More on the incoming DHS Secretary- Sen. Mullin ran his campaign for US Senate emphasizing traditional values. Oklahomans may remember this ad where he used his own children to take aim at trans athletes.
On "Make Me Smart," host Reema Khrais shares what life looks like for her family members in Gaza right now. And, we’ll get into the growing international pressure on Israel to lift barriers that organizations have faced in delivering aid: https://mktplc.org/4lP4pUd
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under fire as calls to boycott the World Cup grow louder. Is FIFA choosing money and host demands over global pressure and football’s values? #FIFA #WorldCup #Infantino #FootballPolitics #BoycottWorldCup #BCNSports #FootballDebate #SoccerNews #SportsPolitics
Cutting down the nose tubes in the rubber hood is OK, thought I'll try it with my leather muzzle.... feels great. You know that moment when you begin to drift away! 🤤 Just needed someone to pull on that D-ring! 🥵 #bdsm
“Stay to play” schemes should be illegal—they ripoff families with kids on youth sports travel teams, forcing them to overpay for hotels. My bill will ban it.
⭕ Des bulldozers de l'occupation #Israélienne démolissent une maison #Palestinienne dans la ville de #Nahalin, en #Cisjordanie occupée. #PALESTINE-ONLINE
While Wally’s still in surgery, I am distracting myself with this #wontlookwednesday clip from last year. Sharing now with #Wally ‘s #dogsofbluesky pack as he would wish. The surgeon DID call me an hour ago to let me know that he is doing well. 🥹 more soon 🤷🏼♀️ ~Maw
We knew they’d get there, they’re professionals. Shop the Players’ Edition drop exclusively at the Black and Blue Team Store in Section 27 tomorrow.
Shelly Kittleson, the American journalist kidnapped in Iraq last week, has reportedly been released. AP and other outlets said she was freed Tuesday afternoon. Earlier on Tuesday, the Iran-backed militia group Kataib Hezbollah said it would release Kittleson so long as she leaves Iraq immediately.
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🗣️ “Our European partners have been calling us laggards for a long time,” 🗣️ “They’re giving people incentives to put solar panels on their roof… we’re giving absolute pittance,” @michaelcindtd.bsky.social | #TonightVMTV
Rammstein - Rosenrot Álbum: Rosenrot (2008) Sello: Not On Label (Rammstein) #Rammstein #Rosenrot #Rock #HardRock
This guy thinks you are SO STUPID that you will believe anything he says including this. Yeah, that's what doctors wear, Mr. Emperor and I love your new clothes!!!!
Analysts project oil won't fall below $70/barrel until 2032, meaning sub-$3 gas prices are at least 6 years away.
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🧠 Happy #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Did you know physical fitness can influence your mental wellbeing AND cognitive performance? Explore UCL’s Active Minds research 👇 https://bit.ly/4tppKaq @uclmedsci.bsky.social @theiseh.bsky.social #MentalHealth #UCLMentalHealth
The passion is high! People of Gilgit-Baltistan are determined to make their voices heard and to own their own future! #GBKaptaanKa #گلگت_بلتستان_کپتان_کا
My sincere message to comedian Esteban Gast’s parents. Not everyone needs to become an attorney to make a difference, but everyone can do something. Watch the full episode at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=UrNi... @yellowdotstudios.bsky.social
POV: Every girl needs this reminder during her period. Watch till the end for 5 important things you should never ignore. #PeriodTalk #MenstrualHealth #FYP #GirlsTalk
Salutations all, I was painting today and realised I kept using my hand for testing colours instead of my palette, and was curious if anyone else also does this or uses a different technique? #artist #painting #dailypost #arttechniques #artequiptment
@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social: Democrats can take back the Senate, but it doesn't happen without Michigan. Win here, and we put an actual check on Trump's rogue agenda. Lose here, and he has no guardrails. It's that simple.
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HE’S BACK!!! LE CHAMPION!!! THE DEMOGOD!!! THE LEARNING TREE!!! CHRIS JERICHO!!! #chrisjericho #aew #dynamite #aewdynamite #wrestlesky #wrestling #wrestlingalldayallnight
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USA 🇺🇸 Alex Jones, influenceur pro-Trump, déclare désormais ouvertement que, selon lui, le Président Américain est touché de démence. Les ruptures se multiplient entre les influenceurs MAGA et le Président des États-Unis.