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Thomas Scheidel, APR

@tomstravels.bsky.social

Communications consultant, public speaker, avid cyclist, intrepid traveler.

49 Followers  |  38 Following  |  30 Posts  |  Joined: 21.01.2025  |  1.8093

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Thousand of people in attendance at the Grand Rapids #NoKings rally.

18.10.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#noKings rally in Grand Rapids. Just started and already more people than the Spring rally and they are still coming in.

18.10.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Professionalism and Soft Skills Bootcamp This one-day, accelerated session focuses on the communication, time management, and interpersonal skills that make employers take notice wh

There are still some seats left for next Monday's Lake Michigan College Professionalism and Soft Skills Bootcamp, taught by yours truly. Follow the link to register.

www.eventbrite.com/e/profession...

24.09.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This weekend’s #BreakthroughT1DRide in Cape Cod was fantastic. I completed the full 100 mile route and the ride raised a little over $2 million for diabetes research.

15.09.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two cyclists standing at Zabriske Point in Death Valley National Park

Two cyclists standing at Zabriske Point in Death Valley National Park

This is what we looked like at our first JDRF, now Breakthrough T1D Ride 21 years ago. On Saturday we'll be riding in Cape Cod, a bit older, a bit grayer, but still committed to finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. There's still time to donate. Thank you.
www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_i...

10.09.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Support me in the Breakthrough T1D Ride. Help create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). I'm taking part in the Breakthrough T1D Ride because I'm up for a physical and mental challenge that I know will be the experience of a lifetime. And, the money I raise will change the lives of millio...

In 18 days we will be riding in Cape Cod to help raise funds to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. This will be the 21st year that Mary and I have been participating in rides with Breakthrough T1D. If you'd like to donate this year, please follow the link.
www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_i...

26.08.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not all who wander are lost. Some of us are just looking for coffee.

14.08.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Heading to Washington DC tomorrow for #NSPRA2025. Looking forward to reconnecting with my colleagues from across the country at the very best public relations conference.

18.07.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three cyclist at the end of the ride holding drinks in front of an ODRAM banner.

Three cyclist at the end of the ride holding drinks in front of an ODRAM banner.

The One Day Ride Across Michigan take place August 9, 2025. Right now the registration fee is $110. On Wednesday it goes up to $130. Save yourself $20 by following the link below and registering today.
www.bikereg.com/odram

07.07.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign on the side of one of the food booths at the Grand Rapids Pride Festival. #resist #pride

22.06.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thousands of people at the #NoKings rally in Grand Rapids. Second protest starts at noon.

14.06.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The first of two #NoKings protests in Grand Rapids. Thousands of people on the lawn in front of the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum.

14.06.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 978    πŸ” 196    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 8
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A yawn is a silent scream for coffee.

22.04.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My wife owns Connie's Cakes in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They had a 30th anniversary party yesterday and many former employees showed up for the celebration. #iloveconniescakes #conniescakes

18.04.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Connie's Cakes, owned by my wife Mary Scheidel, is celebrating their 30th Anniversary. If you're in the west Michigan area stop by to the Open House on Thursday from 4:00-7:00. I'm told there will be cake and prizes.

15.04.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Large crowd on Rosa Parks circle

Large crowd on Rosa Parks circle

Cory Booker quote on sign

Cory Booker quote on sign

Several protest signs

Several protest signs

Protestors with signs

Protestors with signs

People are pissed off. Huge crowd at the Grand Rapids Hands Off Rally. #handsoff #goodtrouble

05.04.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Part of the crowd at the Hands Off Rally in Grand Rapids. #handsoff #goodtrouble

05.04.2025 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 134    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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NSPRA President Heidi Vega, APR hyping up the audience at the MSPRA Annual Conference. #MSPRA #NSPRA #GrandTraverseResort

11.03.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Organizers just posted that there were 3,000 people there.

09.03.2025 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
5 people standing in a line

5 people standing in a line

Talking Part in the Unite and Resist Womenβ€˜s March in Grand Rapids. Looked Like over 2000 in attendance.
#thisiswhatdemocracylookslike

08.03.2025 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Started my day yesterday by brewing coffee from a local roster at home. Then I deactivated my X account. Finished the day by going to a celebration of local music and paying cash for the tickets and drinks.

01.03.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

What would be the purpose of that? I haven’t been a very active user.

27.02.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been planning on deactivating my X account. Tomorrow during the boycott seems like an excellent time to do it.

27.02.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The professional way to say β€œI told you so.” - β€œThis was identified early on as a likely outcome.”

26.02.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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We had fun this weekend visiting our granddaughter and her parents.

18.02.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Professionalism and Soft Skills Bootcamp This one-day, accelerated session focuses on the communication, time management, and interpersonal skills that make employers take notice wh

There are still seats available for the Lake Michigan College Professionalism and Soft Skills Bootcamp being held Friday, February 21 at the LMC Niles campus. This event will help you grow your skills in a volatile job market. Follow the link to register.

www.eventbrite.com/e/profession...

15.02.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Magen’s Bay, St. Thomas,USVI

Magen’s Bay, St. Thomas,USVI

The Baths, Virgin Gorda, BVI

The Baths, Virgin Gorda, BVI

Tom and Mary inside the Baths on Virgin Gorda, BVI

Tom and Mary inside the Baths on Virgin Gorda, BVI

Trunk Bay, St. John, USVI

Trunk Bay, St. John, USVI

Is it okay to show blue water on BlueSky? We just got back from our trip to the Virgin Islands.

08.02.2025 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last night at the World of Winter celebration in Grand Rapids right before the fire skaters took the ice.

26.01.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A sign with the words β€œRecords, they still make em, we still sell em.”

A sign with the words β€œRecords, they still make em, we still sell em.”

Sign outside a shop in Niles.

25.01.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Pine trees against a blue sky

Pine trees against a blue sky

This seemed like an appropriate photo for my first post on BlueSky.

21.01.2025 02:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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