I think this opinion is wrong on every level and I say this as someone who does political organizing locally If we have a low stakes happy hour, we can get a ton of new people to show up. If we advertise a canvassing or outreach event, it’s like pulling teeth

Rachel Hallie@dazedrachel.bsky.social · 2w ago

Literally what is with this rise of "actually the local Dem party should fulfill all my social needs" takes I am not doing movie night with Dems. I am not joining a Dem volunteer soccer league. I am not joining Democratic speed dating. Stop using politics as secular church!!!!

Shepherd's pie in the oven for dinner tonight. No meat, subbed lentils instead. Hopefully the kids like it!

Recommendations reading about the North Africa campaign in WW2?

Ohhh! I love the sound of this!

Nate Bethea@inthesedeserts.bsky.social · 6mo ago

So, an update to this. Back in August I reached out to my friend and musical hero Dan Boeckner and asked if he'd want to produce my band's first recording session, he said "I would love to," we recorded it in November, mixed it last month, and... it's available for preorder on Bandcamp

Pair that with the jalapeño cheese spread and you've got something tasty.

Internet Dad@whatahellofawaytodad.com · 2w ago

We even had our own lembas bread

Got the news on my UMM.

Man Making Funny Crying and Laughing Face Meme

Alt: Man Making Funny Crying and Laughing Face Meme

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Fifteen years after the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” we can see a legacy that was harder to recognize in 2011. Repeal did more than allow LGBTQ Americans to serve openly. It created a generation of LGBTQ veterans carrying their service into civic life.

Renewing my passport, and I've just mailed my old one in. I feel a tad exposed living in a foreign country without it for the next couple weeks. Silly thought, I know.

I keep having the same weird dream this week: me & a redhead guy named Paul have to save the world and 2 little blonde kids from a climate apocalypse that somehow involves a wood chips flood that covers a city?? The kids can predict the future as well, which is helpful. It's very bizarre.

I feel my "WWI in west asia special interest/obsession" returning. The itch is increasing. The noise is getting louder. Must. Indulge. So if you have any recommended reading, feel free to spam me with it. Or DM me, if you prefer. I'm open to emails for pdfs as well.

This looks fascinating.

Princeton University Press@princetonupress.bsky.social · 2w ago

The first literary study of the Arab world’s Soviet entanglements, examining how Arabic writers have retold and reimagined their Soviet and Russian sojourns. Red Mecca by @margaretlitvin.bsky.social is now available. Learn more: buff.ly/saptvIz #Literature

One of my final projects at my last job was editing a field guide for mosses & lichens of the PNW. It was a fun project, they're such neat organisms!

Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️@snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 2w ago

@mossranger (IG) shows us the intricate beauty of moss: #AGoodPlace

Some not-so small steps happening this week to support Oldest as they ready to step out on their own & look towards tech programs for next fall. All the mom-feels as I'm excited, nervous, & happy for them. There's still months before they go, but the countdown feels real now. 18 yrs goes by fast!

I know I should've left early, run my 4 errands, & returned home before the oppressive heat of the afternoon. Instead I baked chocolate chip banana bread & drank coffee in the silence of 2 teens sleeping late. Trying to convince myself today's the "last hot day of summer" so I can grin/bear it one

Is there any way to push back on this?

Greg Halling@ghalling.bsky.social · 2w ago

The memo issued by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik is the most drastic move yet in the Trump administration’s campaign to limit the scope of the Endangered Species Act. (Alex Brown / Stateline)

Today is the last day to register for the upcoming webinar: Engaging Veterans in Organizational Success. DM me with questions or to register.

After 2.5 very very hot days up north, it feels so good to walk into our cool flat, drop bags, and collapse on the couch. Both kids have disappeared into their rooms. The place is quiet and still. It's lovely.

Ok Bluesky it's rare I ask for help. But this time I need huge help from the #osint community and #speirgorm #speirghorm, and everyone who follows me. I have a goal to raise up to €100,000 for a long time friend and colleague who is going to leave us.

And that, as they say, is the ball game. 🧪 arstechnica.com/science/2026...

Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants

Pending move comes over the objections of the NIH director.

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I really hope the kids and I dont get whatever crud my mom is now coughing/sniffling with. 😭 It's got increasingly worse all day today. Found her a pharmacy today that was able to give meds. Fingers crossed.

I feel seen in this post. Lol So much so bc I have an entire Google email/drive devoted to "pdfs I want to read" at some....eventual....point. I swear I'll read them someday. There's just so many of them. 😬😅

Hoosier Homer is reading The Best & The Brightest by Halberstam@hoosierhomer.bsky.social · 2w ago

my theory levels are quite high mind you. i have hundreds of unread pdfs lmao

This will make it nearly impossible to file habeas petitions, because attorneys won’t even know what federal district their client has been moved to to stage for their removal. Something like a third of all people in ICE custody. apnews.com/article/ice-...

AP Exclusive: ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding most detainees who are subject to final deportation orders, in a move that has made it harder for lawyers an...

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Thank goodness for evening markets and their many cocktail stands. (yes, we're in the tourist district, how would you tell?)

Watched a woman my age (clearly solo traveling) ask the waiter for the best seat at a riverfront restaurant, then order a bottle of wine, appetizer, main meal, dessert, coffee. No phone in sight. She just sat enjoying the view and her meal. An absolute goddess.

Man, I love electrolytes in ice water on a hot-as-balls day. I'm glad I planned ahead leaving water in the fridge before we went out today.

One of the teens has hurt themselves this morning, slipped on a rug in our room, twisting an ankle pretty hard. Mom's dismissive/peeved bc it may upset plans for sightseeing today. Thinks it's manipulation. It's bringing up LOTS of childhood memories/feelings for me as I try to help my kid. 😭

Birthday dinner. Braised pork cheeks with polenta, eaten on the waterfront. Not the worst way to celebrate another year.

The only reason I learned about the Diaries was because we had a strict rule that we'd never ever order them for folks at the bookstore I used to work at. It was awesome denying the occasional customer when they asked.

Trying to keep my youngest (a POTs kid) healthy during the hot weather while trying to keep my mom happy with enough tourism/walking around in this boiling city is trying every last bit of mental bandwidth I've got this afternoon. 😭 Send icy thoughts.