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It looks like Dingell has also been staying up to date on both sports and news while being nursed back to health.
A day of @lions & @tigers and.. needles? Thanks for kind words/prayers. Catching up w @mitchellreports & @LukeRussert pic.twitter.com/UW8NOn7FL9
— John Dingell (@john_dingell) September 8, 2014
Along with what’s been happening on the Senate floor …
...and @SenTedCruz, apparently. pic.twitter.com/9gnauPmeVo
— John Dingell (@john_dingell) September 8, 2014
He even threw out a joke about the Detroit Lions’ win over the New York Giants Monday.
Terrific way to start the game, @Lions. Just what the doctor ordered.(Not really. They ordered antibiotics, thankfully. But the TD helps.)
— John Dingell (@john_dingell) September 8, 2014
When Apple announced the release of its new Apple Watch Tuesday, Dingell gave us an octogenarian’s perspective.
I've gotten pretty good life out of my Casio watch, to be honest. It tells me the time and even beeps on the hour. What more could you need?
— John Dingell (@john_dingell) September 9, 2014
But then he reminded us that he is actually a pretty hip congressman, despite his advanced years.
Exciting to see how far technology has come. Had fun trying @googleglass & look forward to checking out Apple Watch. http://t.co/ko704mwwZm
— John Dingell (@john_dingell) September 9, 2014
And he’s keeping up with the press, too. When New York Times correspondent Mark Leibovich tweeted about his discontent with a rental car, Dingell advised him to look on the bright side, reminding him to take pride in the American car.
That's a nice-looking @Ford, Mark. Pride of Dearborn. RT @MarkLeibovich: Somebody at Avis at Logan Airport hates me! pic.twitter.com/AtVwS4fnG0
— John Dingell (@john_dingell) September 9, 2014
He finished the day watching an intense Detroit Tigers game.
Glad I watched while still under doctor's care. What a win! RT @MickiMaynard: Did you stay up for the end, @john_dingell? Pretty exciting.
— John Dingell (@john_dingell) September 10, 2014
Dingell is expected back in Washington Sept. 16 after Congress returns from a four-day weekend. Let’s hope the hilarious tweets continue.
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