My definition of civilization has long been being able to walk to the public library. Retired. Milwaukee. Math. Choral music. Bears fan in Wisconsin. Started programming in 1971 and haven't stopped yet. Life-long liberal. 135 books/year. https://bsky.app/profile/oldjoninmke.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldjoninmke.bsky.social/post/3mlitazoo7c25The transfer portal is open twice a year. Imagine the effect on the South if most of their SEC players said "B1G, Mountain West, here we come." Imagine the horror if the SEC got kicked out of the Power 4 and gradually ends up merged with the Missouri Valley Conference.10 May 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:cppvveubos5nuadobn3q2osx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlitazoo7c25https://bsky.app/profile/oldjoninmke.bsky.social/post/3mjmlkvebtk2lSince it's only a week off, I'm doing my yearly watch of "Draft Day". Man, do I miss Chadwick Boseman's smile and presence.16 Apr 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:cppvveubos5nuadobn3q2osx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmlkvebtk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldjoninmke.bsky.social/post/3miw5efh3522hIf the bombing occurs, I don't think it's Iran whose civilization is toast.07 Apr 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:cppvveubos5nuadobn3q2osx/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw5efh3522hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldjoninmke.bsky.social/post/3lrnmbdkvh22mSpoken like a true Cubs fan. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Jun 2025 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:cppvveubos5nuadobn3q2osx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrnmbdkvh22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldjoninmke.bsky.social/post/3lrl2ajo5ik2xNow I don't pray much, but I think prayers for a sink hole along the parade route are in order...14 Jun 2025 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:cppvveubos5nuadobn3q2osx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrl2ajo5ik2x