Reminiscing about my sister, trying to work through the shock of losing such a beautiful person too soon. @pegjodi.bsky.social
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.
@pinkleader.bsky.social
Professionally broken dog mom
Barn carts in need of a new home. Before we lost our sister we also lost our uncle who was caring for a colony of outdoor cats. I’ve been working with Cat Coalition of the New South, Inc. to feed, vet, fix, & rehome these sweet babies. If you know of a barn in need of some mousers comment or DM.
#postaday2026 #mermay #artsky #blueskyart #bskyart #art #galaxyfrog This delightful little Merphibian, the constellation tadpole, lives in freshwater lakes in the high rainforests of Greenland. It’s very rare, but is a great conversationalist. Shhhhh. 😁💜
Saturday May 2nd, my sister Jodi Black @pegjodi.bsky.social lost her battle with IPF and become an organ donor, per her wishes. I didn’t know that her March hospital visit was going to be the last hug I’d have with her. Her memorial service is this Saturday at Holy Trinity Lutheran in Hickory, NC
Look at the women at NASA. They are the ones pushing the boundaries of science, solving problems most people can’t even understand, and carrying this country forward, while our politicians right now posture and stumble through talking points. And they are doing it all with joy.👇
We need your help please. Please share. Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing over a thousand years of Indigenous history ancient ruins, sacred sites, and cultural landmarks built by the ancestors of today’s Pueblo peoples.
And in horrifying news, Idaho's governor has signed the felony bathroom ban, with 5 year penalties for second offense bathroom usage, into law. This is the most significant criminalization of trans people to date. On trans day of visibility no less. It will require a new "Do not travel" warning.
Idaho governor signs law making transgender bathroom use a felony
Gov. Brad Little signed the measure on Transgender Day of Visibility as advocates rallied outside the statehouse.
advocate.com
@talaattanagra.bsky.social listen to a piece on this and thought of you. Mushrooms, and their fans, make some headway in the General Assembly from Radio IQ News on my WVTF app! www.wvtf.org/news/2026-03...
Mushrooms, and their fans, make some headway in the General Assembly
Del. Charlie Schmidt's bill aimed to create the Virginia Fungi Task Force — a panel of scientists, environmentalists and state officials examining “the economic potential of fungi” in the state.
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Believe patients, caregivers, and medical professionals about the capabilities of people with me/cfs and protect their access to care.
Rachel K. (Tala)@talaattanagra.bsky.social · 5mo agoNew Medicaid rules will require 80hrs of work/month unless ppl can prove they are “medically frail” or have a serious or complex medical condition. #MEcfs / #LongCOVID should be exempt from the new onerous work requirement. PLEASE SIGN so more people don't die. 👇 actionnetwork.org/petitions/fr...
Yesterday was Princess PussyWillow Snugglehound’s seventh Adoptaversary!
Lieu: "Undocumented immigrants want nothing to do with the govt! To vote, you have to first register. How many undocumented immigrants are gonna go, 'Yes, I'm gonna give all my information to the govt that's maybe trying to deport me. No way!' This is a problem that doesn't exist."
DHS contract tracker has a map of the warehouses bought, canceled, & for sale to DHS for “processing centers”. It gives an overview of the waste of tax $ to purchase, barely refit, & turn these warehouses into places to hold people indefinitely, w/out due process. This is the $75B from the Big Bill.
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired.@pinkleader.bsky.social · 6mo ago
I would be laughed out of the writers’ room if I pitched this. Measles exposure at a March for Life rally. www.npr.org/2026/02/08/n...
March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns
D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide.
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Happy #SuperbOwl Sunday! Here’s another phone wallpaper for ya! • Artist Links #Art #BskyArt #Owl #GreetingCards #IndieArtist #Wallpaper • Website
We need to do what we can to oppose the 🧊 warehouses in our communities. The opposition to the proposed one in Hanover County Virginia was masterful.
Mary L Trump@maryltrump.bsky.social · 6mo agoEvery American needs to watch this:
Hey folks, there’s a lot in the news about Hooman drawing down 700 🧊 folks from Minnesota, but that still leaves reportedly ~2300 to continue to brutalize the people. Last I heard not much has changed on the ground. It’s not good, it’s just less bad. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
White House official Tom Homan announces drawdown by 700 agents in Minnesota
Tom Homan, the White House official in charge of the Minnesota immigration enforcement surge, said he is drawing down the number of federal agents in the state by 700 officers. After the drawdown, the...
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A week or so ago we got a winter storm leaving what many call snowcrete, layers of snow and sleet forming a firm 2” icy layer. For many days I could walk on it without sinking in, but it had grit to not be slippery. This was Willow’s reaction to it.
Am I insane? Norway DOES NOT CONTAIN THE NOBEL FOUNDATION. Trust me, I know, my older brother works there. It’s quartered in Oslo, SWEDEN. #nobelfoundationisinSweden
NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
Jan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attack
NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
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NPR built a visual archive of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, showing exactly what happened through the lenses of the people who were there. In "Chapter 2: Stop the Steal," we look at how false claims of a stolen election mobilized Trump supporters.
Jan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attack
NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
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Another great artist who did the fabulous portrait of Willow. Definitely follow for her SciFi and fantasy art.
Nilus ☾@nilusart.bsky.social · 8mo agoIt's my birthday today, and as a gift i would like to share around my ko-fi page! ✨ko-fi.com/nilusart
Speaking of artists, here’s another great artist I bought cards from his site, beautiful work.
Coreyartus@coreyartusimagery.com · 7mo agoMy 2025 Year in Review blog post, summarizing a lot of what I’ve learned this year: www.coreyartusimagery.com/musings/summ... Artistlinks: coreyartusimageryinfo.carrd.co #ArtSummary #ArtSummary2025 #2025Summary #art #IndieArtist #YearinReview #2025YearinReview #illustration #BskyArt
You should follow and patronize small artists. Laura has been mighty this year with her sketch a day.
Laura Mellin@lauramellinatelier.bsky.social · 7mo ago#artsky #blueskyart #bskyart #artvsartist2025 #art #drawings A selection of pieces (b/c I can’t fit 363 sketches in one image) of my work this past year.
Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December. n.pr/4p0qEr6
These federal workers proudly served the American people. Then came Trump's upheaval
Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December.
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What will happen to the tried and true base, and what will happen to the low propensity voters, regardless of the pundit squabbling?
Brynn Tannehill@brynntannehill.bsky.social · 8mo agoMy latest at The New Republic: The fascist movement that is the GOP will not be affected by internecine squabbling of right wing pundits. People will continue to vote for them simply based on "vibes". My parents voted Trump x3, and only know who Carlson is. newrepublic.com/article/2044...
We received some snow on Friday morning, and while we’ve had a lot of melting there’s still some around.
Good job, Maryland 👏 #vaccines #healthcare #truth #NortheastPublicHealthCollaborative #autism Full statement: health.maryland.gov/newsroom/Pag...
