Past: Member of the mainstream media. Present: Professional bull rider. Tweet for good, not evil. Be kind. Be nice.
Joined June 2009
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May 18
I love this self description. It’s honest. No followers by choice. It’s sort of the opposite of an incel, which, of course, are involuntary celibate. I have deep respect for someone who can admit it’s not involuntary.
Peter has tits
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Brendan Farrington retweeted
Apr 11
Former @AP’er @bsfarrington with a heartbreaking anecdote about management refusing to allow him to take two days off to see his father before he died.
Apr 11
How drastically have things changed at @AP? In February 2020, before the COVID shutdown, I asked for a Friday and Monday off during the legislative session to see my dying father. They said no, I was too critical for our Florida Statehouse coverage. I never got to say goodbye to my father in person. This year, AP decided they don’t need anyone in Tallahassee at all, not during session and apparently not ever. My 27 years at AP were mostly wonderful. Now, it’s just sad to see how upper management is destroying one of the most important news organizations in or our country’s history.
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Brendan Farrington retweeted
Apr 12
Both episodes in this story are appalling.
Apr 11
How drastically have things changed at @AP? In February 2020, before the COVID shutdown, I asked for a Friday and Monday off during the legislative session to see my dying father. They said no, I was too critical for our Florida Statehouse coverage. I never got to say goodbye to my father in person. This year, AP decided they don’t need anyone in Tallahassee at all, not during session and apparently not ever. My 27 years at AP were mostly wonderful. Now, it’s just sad to see how upper management is destroying one of the most important news organizations in or our country’s history.
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Brendan Farrington retweeted
Both parts of this put @AP in a horrendous light. Journalists sacrifice so much for our work
Apr 11
How drastically have things changed at @AP? In February 2020, before the COVID shutdown, I asked for a Friday and Monday off during the legislative session to see my dying father. They said no, I was too critical for our Florida Statehouse coverage. I never got to say goodbye to my father in person. This year, AP decided they don’t need anyone in Tallahassee at all, not during session and apparently not ever. My 27 years at AP were mostly wonderful. Now, it’s just sad to see how upper management is destroying one of the most important news organizations in or our country’s history.
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Apr 12
Thanks to the vast majority of you who sent supportive messages. To the very few of you who said shitty things, I fell sorry for you but I’m willing to chat if it gives you a better perspective on life. And for those of you who are just about hate, fuck you with the kindest regards and when you get your shit together and start being kind, I will give you a hug.
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Apr 11
How drastically have things changed at @AP? In February 2020, before the COVID shutdown, I asked for a Friday and Monday off during the legislative session to see my dying father. They said no, I was too critical for our Florida Statehouse coverage. I never got to say goodbye to my father in person. This year, AP decided they don’t need anyone in Tallahassee at all, not during session and apparently not ever. My 27 years at AP were mostly wonderful. Now, it’s just sad to see how upper management is destroying one of the most important news organizations in or our country’s history.
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As a retired journalist, I’m available to cover all special sessions. Hahahahahaha! Just kidding. Have fun, Gary.
Apr 8
Tallahassee special session update ... as in there still isn't one. House & Senate is telling members there is no deal yet on budget allocations so there will no need for them to go to town before April 20 - the scheduled start date of the redistricting special session ...
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Of Florida’s last four governors, which governed with all Floridians in mind more so than ideology?
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Jeb Bush
31%
Charlie Crist
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Rick Scott
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Ron DeSantis
16 votes • Final results
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Innocence Mission. I had free tickets. Loved them. But a friend convinced me to do something else that night. It’s why I don’t make new friends 30 years later.
Apr 8
What’s a concert you didn’t go to — and still regret missing?
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Brendan Farrington retweeted
Apr 8
Personnel news: Curt Anderson, formerly with @AP, is joining the @USATODAYCo Network as its Florida Politics and Policy Reporter. He starts next week.
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Mar 20
Reminder to self: Don’t look at your 401k. Don’t look at your 401k. Don’t look at your 401k. Don’t look at your 401k.
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Mar 12
Nice to know the Florida Legislature is wrapping up tomorrow and won’t be back till next year. That’s what’s happening, right? Right?
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Brendan Farrington retweeted
Mar 11
Grateful to @AlexWorkman and Chelsea Workman for their excellent photography, as well as Colin Hackey for his photos.
I continue to enjoy working with the great @BSFarrington, who handled several of the features in this edition.
Mar 11
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Mar 11
Hey. Is the Florida Legislative going to get out on time? Us retired folks are wondering.
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Who’s more famous? President Trump or President Obama? Your pick is my answer.
Mar 5
Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
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