Unexpected animal friends is my favorite Twitter.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 17, 2018
from Twitter https://twitter.com/ewabbott
This is my blog. I speak for no one but myself here. The words I write, the images I post, and the articles I link to interest no one but me. I stand by what I put here, however, it is not a reflection of time, effort, or particular care. I just want a clearinghouse of what does interest me and a space to spout out poorly written and thoughtout rants. Consider this a disclaimer.
Unexpected animal friends is my favorite Twitter.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 17, 2018
Hair. https://t.co/AkCPQLWZP4
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 17, 2018
It irritates me that this continues to be the outside view of Troy. #EnjoyTroy
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 16, 2018
A Portrait of Love and Struggle in Post-Industrial, Small-City America https://t.co/N06llLTTad
It’s not like dating was easy before. https://t.co/K4FKvdVzAJ
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 16, 2018
Oh, this is a thing. https://t.co/QtubduYP6M
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 16, 2018
I have never been here. I am surprised.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
The 200-Year-Old Bar Beloved by Book Editors and Longshoremen https://t.co/eq29UJM53V
The world is a little bit worse today. No one does anything good for the sake of good anymore. Time to go full nihilist. (That's exhausting...)
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
The Latest: Couple, homeless man charged in charitable scam https://t.co/VtwoZ87OJh
Same, lizards, I could conquer the world as well, but it just is so much effort.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
Why Komodo Dragons Haven’t Conquered the World https://t.co/df2hEJUktF
I think they should be better paid, but...
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
FFS, don't try to make it about personal sacrifice and such.
1) Because being in Albany is a hardship. This, I know.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
2) They were unaware, while they were trying to get elected to the position, that they would have to spend time, called "session" in Albany.
3) It's not like they get per diems in addition to staff and salary. Oh... https://t.co/NbszKsZLYk
Maybe the Magic Mike plan I have for myself won't work out. https://t.co/l5Xwdpd5Ou
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
I Love @nytimesbooks. https://t.co/3aXneOhc54
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
This is the most Canadian story you will read today. I kind of love it. https://t.co/ashugI2QSj
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
“2000 Miles” by The Pretenders is one of my favorite Holiday songs. @Rhino_Records just put the video on @YouTube. Having never seen this video, I was expecting something different. It’s terrifying. There’s a polar bear playing icicles like chimes.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
My moral failure of the day: I had to turn the heat on before Thanksgiving.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
But my authentic self is kind of a dick...
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
Via @adage pic.twitter.com/bflzCGkohB
This could be very very important.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
Domino's Not a Joint Employer in Wage Dispute, Judge Rules | Insight | Baker McKenzie via @lexology https://t.co/4bpFzWbjIe
But carbs...but pasta...but bagels...but beer. https://t.co/odaoCsrU5I
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
‘Incel’ was the one that made me laugh the hardest. https://t.co/WWqvicMDrA
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 15, 2018
Yeah, I got nothing.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
Raccoons drunk on crab apples cause false rabies scare in West Virginia https://t.co/jCJ53KgfJZ
Yes, it is an ad for Citizen watches, which I have one that I do like, but it is still a great story.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
An Attempt to Break the Speed Record to the South Pole @outsidemagazine https://t.co/Eh7E5SiFix
Yes. Yes, please. @librarypants, would you like to take to Worcester?
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
Get into the autumn spirit with this seasonal twist on a cheesy standby: https://t.co/FwJuIZNX3Q via @slate
Reforesting large parts of the Capitol District would both beautify and contribute to the future of the planet. Imagine tree lawns with actual trees! Shocking, I know.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
Part of the Answer to Climate Change May Be America’s Trees and Dirt, Scientists Say https://t.co/ZSwUc0Hdbj
Same, insects, same.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
Male Insect Fertility Plummets After Heat Waves https://t.co/cSOAh54uu2
"I prefer cake to pie," is a sentence that will get you kicked out of Thanksgiving, thank you very much.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
Not Everyone Loves Pie. For Them, There’s Cake. https://t.co/MdddzUGGSy
Used a fake ID to vote in Illinois. Admitted it, Voted Fraud IS Real. pic.twitter.com/RsmZu63dB4
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
"Sometimes it is three kids in a rain coat. Kids can't vote." https://t.co/gAjaxgtRPz
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
I want to see this film, fwiw. I enjoyed Aliens: Covenant. https://t.co/I3izQtZDy5
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
Does @birbigs have something to say about the office? The monotonous ringtones that I hear make me...hulk like.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
Mike Birbiglia Sounds Off on Cellphones in His Theater https://t.co/3w7s7i5Shv
Oh, @looper, some of these films are #RelationshipGoals for people.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
Movies To Avoid Watching With Your Partner At All Costs https://t.co/GlpAGWHvHQ via @YouTube
Some of these seem inexpensive.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
11 Best Islands for Retirement | AFAR https://t.co/lCVEkW6Myt
Apparently not all accountants are as reserved as Irish accountants. https://t.co/nF53WaOIJH
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
Special interests spending money to buy...oh, teachers’ union...nevermind. We are supposed to look the other way. https://t.co/X7Mzf0je2K
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
There is so much wrong with this.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
Even My Mom Is Fat Shaming Me. Not Surprisingly, That Makes Me Feel Lousy. https://t.co/hdxeopJqPG
Yes.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
A $2 Billion Question: Did New York and Virginia Overpay for Amazon?, via @nytimes https://t.co/ItmaeQ5Qep
New York’s Salary Threshold for Exemption Will Increase on December 31, 2018 via @lexology https://t.co/Wkpr2pkADl
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 14, 2018
Asking for a friend: Are Kinja commentors worse than Twitter randos?
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
Okay, this was weird while being a delightful read about suburban awfulness.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
The Haunting of a Dream House https://t.co/JqYAAsoLdU via @thecut
I received an e-mail from an organization that I love reminding me to Save The Date for #GivingTuesday.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
No big deal, right?
Well, they abbreviated Save The Date as S-T-D, which is something completely different.
Amazon: Bringing Together Democratic Socialists and the National Review Since 2018
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
Having a dog in a city was always an adventure.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
He Befriended 4,000 Dogs to Get Their Side of the Story https://t.co/mRBnbPPPu4
This story!
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
No One Has Ever Crossed Antarctica Unsupported. Two Men Are Trying Right Now. https://t.co/SmJHsrDVn4
So breaking and entering as well as trespassing is only a year of keeping one’s nose clean. https://t.co/cO39Se6Jz3
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
Engineering schools ARE vocational schools. https://t.co/sCvAHLk4t0
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
Pitcher of lemonade/iced tea. https://t.co/KyKEIXKnPe
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
Cats are useless. https://t.co/6X0e4IzBXt
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
Okay, this just hurt my head. https://t.co/l8JsKBNKw0
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
What is wrong with Wisconsin? https://t.co/jkL4brqZzc
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
Trumpy Bear is the gift that all move loved ones should be expecting this Holiday Season. https://t.co/zD7W020uoL
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
Well, this will go well for everyone involved.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
Via @atlblog https://t.co/m0guOTaibe
One could refer to Gundy as a “beta cuck”. He sounds “triggered”.#LosingToOwnTheLibs https://t.co/84aiHd7DUE
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
Profile in Courage, 2018
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
McLaughlin calls Desso 'a hypocrite, a con man, and a liar' - Times Union https://t.co/sblNKRFKW8
Ugh.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
No. https://t.co/HUIUIeIOBK
I was still hoping that Albany would be a surprise announcement because...gondola! Gondola! GONDOLA!
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
Also, the 7 train, which isn’t great, is going to get even worse, isn’t it? https://t.co/lQDbUg6lh5
“Jordan Peterson, the self-help guru and best-selling author, has railed against it too in his YouTube ruminations.”
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
That boy’s not right.
Also, grown man with YouTube ruminations. https://t.co/gCBJpelW8z
The article states that in caucusing with the Democrats he can avoid a primary in two years.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
This guy needs to be primaried. https://t.co/0rYfYFf0X4
Another thing that I love that is bad for me. https://t.co/A2Y7F5lv6V
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
I prefer brining but whatever.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
The Rise and Fall of Turkey Brining - The New York Times https://t.co/yinxSeyHpo
All of the Eric Ripert episodes are delightful.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 13, 2018
Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown’: The Best Episodes - Eater https://t.co/wgrZlf5J4h
Interesting.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
FWIW, I am generally happier uncoupled, but I have the benefit of having a great child. https://t.co/VjEu5BSYwO
Win $1000 worth of #TrailRunning & #OutdoorHiking gear! #giveaway #retailrundown https://t.co/sEbqwuaKo2
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
Suicides spike on Monday mornings, according to new study in Japan https://t.co/D3BrcKWAes
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
The handful of people I know from Wisconsin are genuinely great people. Most of the people I know who lived in Wisconsin are genuinely great people.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
Yes, my dataset is small (n=12) but what the hell is going on in Wisconsin?
Five months after having to use a cane to get around. I know it isn’t very far but I am glad I did it.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
I earned a badge on Garmin Connect. #garmin #BeatYesterday pic.twitter.com/4T7uc5b7eK
Would you feel better if you received a letter stating:
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
You suck. It is just not your lack of skill, but your personality. You would be a toxic mess if hired and we would have to walk you out the door in three months because you are just not good. https://t.co/Me2MWckCWK
I prefer calling to texting @LastWeekTonight, which I suppose makes me a sociopath.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
Is calling over texting worse than cutting a piece out of a doughnut at work and leaving the rest to be disposed of by coworkers?
This article irritates me. I don’t know exactly why but it really irked me. https://t.co/CeGCzFH0mk
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
The snark is strong with @TUCapCon this morning. pic.twitter.com/pkRz5llzqC
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
Every other story on my “flash briefing” is about the California fires.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
Something something public schools. https://t.co/DMcsoCcVrP
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
Oh. I may have to pay just for @vulture. https://t.co/vngHPVbeSt
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
I love the idea of this. https://t.co/NWK9tOa3WP
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
Two tickets for the @Friendship_Four game between @Unionmhockey and @Yale, free to a good home. First come, first serve.
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 12, 2018
Shuffle just transitioned @ShinobiNinja’s “We Don’t Care” into @DaftPunkUnchd’s “Robot Rock” and it was epic. pic.twitter.com/bYkulyc3Wx
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 11, 2018
This screencap, from @nytimes, makes California looks like the world of “The Road”. pic.twitter.com/uqKRNhbEAk
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 11, 2018
Who don’t I listen to #FooFighters more often?
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 11, 2018
On the left: I don’t want to go for a run. Is that snow? Oh, hell no! (Pre-run)
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 11, 2018
On the right: Oh, this weather is great. I feel the air and it is awesome! (Post-Run)#fatguyrunning pic.twitter.com/O02aw8NOdI
Surviving Jonestown - POLITICO https://t.co/ClLfwHs909
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 11, 2018
I expected to snark about this article when I opened it, thinking “I can share it to Twitter with a droll comment about people with more money than sense” but after reading this, I am happy for the dogs and their human companions. https://t.co/iHUQu7AEqN
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 11, 2018
I don’t dance generally. https://t.co/ypURCDj2k7
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 11, 2018
John McCrae
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 11, 2018
John McCrae was born on November 30, 1872. A Canadian doctor and teacher who served in World War I, he is best known for his memorial poem “In Flanders Fields.” He died on January 28, 1918.
Take up our quarrel with the foe!
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 11, 2018
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high!
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
We are the dead; short days ago
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 11, 2018
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
— Edward “Ned” Abbott (@ewabbott) November 11, 2018
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place, and in the sky,
The larks, still bravely singing, fly,
Scarce heard amid the guns below.