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J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· 10h

Long line at the early voting site at the Midtown Mall today.

Long line of people waiting to vote at a mall.

Long line of people waiting to vote at a mall.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· 1d

Maryland wins!

Roller derby scoreboard: Maryland 271, Philippines 156, Final Score

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· 1d

This one’s more competitive.

Roller derby scoreboard: Maryland 126, Philippines 84

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· 1d

Warming up for the next game: Maryland versus the Philippines. Sure, why not.

Two roller derby teams practicing.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· 1d

Final score.

Roller derby scoreboard: Alaska 363, Flower 50, Unofficial Score

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· 1d

The scoring feels kind of like Numberwang, but go Alaska!

Roller derby scoreboard: Alaska 305, Flower 46

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· 1d

At the 49th Skate Roller Derby Tournament at Begich Middle School. This is Team Alaska versus Flower Power from Alberta.

Two roller derby teams facing off in a high school gym.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· 8d

Interesting concept. This one is approximately right for me, although it involves some guessing about exact routes of some trips especially from my childhood. Notable that I haven't been to every county in any state.

MapChart map showing counties I've visited. Strong coverage in the Southwest and Alaska with tendrils reaching into the Northeast.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· 14d

Nolan needs to up his game.

1 The Publication of this article has been made possible through the generosity of Mr. Cecil B. DeMille of Paramount Pictures Corporation, to whom the Editor is pleased to make use of this opportunity to express his deep appreciation.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· 22d

Me and Maxi.

Me on a brown leather sofa with an ottoman in front of me. I am looking to the side. A golden retriever with a tennis ball in her mouth is at my feet.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Jul 10

Here's an example of how the street signs look. This is in Blanding, Utah.

Street sign post showing signs for 400 North and 600 West.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Jun 28

America 250 branded products seen at Costco today.

Chef Hak’s Roasted Red, White & Blue Veggies

Patriotic Kraft Mac & Cheese

Xochitl (“pronounced so-cheel”) Tortilla Chips. A rich text.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· May 31

Haggadah work station.

A blue laptop on a black slate bar surface. The laptop is open to an article entitled “The Controversy Surrounding Machine-made Matzot: Halakhic, Social, and Economic Repercussions.” To the right is a black mouse, a can of Key Lime La Croix, and a small JPS Hebrew-English Tanakh. To the left is a blue pen and a stack of books, the topmost of which is The Polychrome Historical Haggadah.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· May 25

The teenagers are bringing over the books as we speak! 51 boxes total.

Driveway with a white pickup truck and two gray SUVs. The bed of the truck is full of boxes of books.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· May 6

Pictures of Duckdog.

Duckdog on a queen-size bed with a gray blanket.

Duckdog in the front passenger seat of a car.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Apr 23

Ah yes, Dubai, well known for its love of alcohol.

Bright chartreuse green bottle of Sahara Dubai Inspired Pistachio Cream Liqueur. 17% ABV.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Apr 16

Facebook ads are a trip these days.

Facebook ad with a woman looking pensive and wearing a Star of David necklace. Ad text: A mezuzah made from an actual Iranian missile. The weapon fired at Israel. Now worn as your protection. Hand-forged from actual missile metal. Certificate of Authenticity included. Limited quantity.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Apr 12

More snow! Still actively coming down.

Four cars in a driveway with fresh snow on and around them.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Apr 1

In Philadelphia for the Seder. Staying in Chinatown.

Arch in Philadelphia Chinatown.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Mar 31

Voted!

Me with an “I Voted Today!” sticker in my living room with bookshelves and plants in the background.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Mar 29

Sign at No Kings Anchorage: “Presidents obey the law; kings wage wars.”

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Mar 29

Protestors at No Kings Anchorage on snow. An inflatable unicorn with a sign reeding “Trans Rights are Human Rights!” on its back is at center right.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Mar 29

No Kings March in Anchorage with Tom Begich for Governor sign centered.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Mar 29

Protestors on the Anchorage Park Strip. One sign says “divided we fall.”

Protestors at Anchorage Town Square Park.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Mar 29

No Kings Anchorage rally in front of the Performing Arts Center. One sign says “no kings, no fascists.”

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Mar 29

Signs at No Kings Anchorage, including one saying “Only The Lady gets to wear the crown” with a picture of the Statue of Liberty.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Mar 29

Seriously. Feet of snow.

Protestors standing on a snowbank about 2 feet tall at No Kings Anchorage.

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Mar 29

No justice, no treats!

Small dog in a backpack with sign reading “No Justice, No treats!”

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Mar 29

I was near the base of the I.

Facebook post from Stand Up Alaska: “And then we got a little spicy.” Photo of people on the Delaney Park Strip in Anchorage spelling out “FUCK ICE.”

J. Sam Drolet@jsamdrolet· Mar 24

Objectively pro-trawling.