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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 2h

Governor for a mere $10,000 or so you can help an autistic sheep farmer import sheep semen legally.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4h

Vaccines are safe and effective.

Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.

When you want information, ask your doctor.

It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

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Nick (derogatory) ✨ @slothropsmap.bsky.social · 2h

We must stop RFK

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 2h

It would probably save my marriage because every time I'm holding my phone and say "hey what about..." @sarahday.org gets this martyred look on her face

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Bo Bolander @bbolander.bsky.social · 3h

i want your ghost stories, it's finally cold and blustery and we need to do this before it's 80 degrees outside again

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audie verde @audieverde.bsky.social · 3h

I have been watching the devastating videos from friends and colleagues. Some folks are still missing in cold waters. The few news and info sources for locals are also the same ones being cut by federal funding. People should know this is happening

KTOO Public Media @ktoopublicmedia.bsky.social · 4h

The U.S. Coast Guard commander for Western Alaska compared the devastation in Southwest Alaska villages over the weekend to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

(From @alaskapublic.org)

Officials say storm 'completely devastated' Western Alaska communities

A Coast Guard commander recounts scenes of Alaskans swimming in floodwaters in the middle of the night, in search of debris to hold onto.

www.ktoo.org

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Nate Patrin @natepatrin.bsky.social · 8h

things bullets say

Ian @brocktoon.bsky.social · 8h

Almost every time I go thru JFK something weird happens.

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Sarah @sarahftduration.bsky.social · 4h

Wow, what a place of honor! Highly esteemed deeds must be commemorated here! And there are probably valuables...

Federal Disposal Field HZ-21 from the videogame Fallout 76

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 3h

Also everyone in SoCal freaks out when it rains and drives like they're being pursued by at least one horseman of the apocalypse

Yell In a War @jelenawoehr.bsky.social · 1d

HEY LA Area people we’re getting our first big rain of the year Monday/Tuesday so here’s the annual reminder for people new to this region: stay off the highways during the first rain, we have such a long dry season they turn extra slippery from months of oil droplets during the first big rain

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 3h

@jelenawoehr.bsky.social I need you to give me your phone number so I can text you links to horse ads and you can say things like "no you don't need that horse"

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 10h

I'm always unsure where my furry fandom folks are physically located but if you're in Reno this week for Biggest Little Fur Con you can stop by @kikidoodle.bsky.social's booth to meet someone who has been bitten by my goats. Pick up some art while you're there!

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 4h

Thank you for your support Amy

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 4h

Because Thoreau wrote a bunch of self-insert fiction that is now lauded by the most tiresome wankers to ever believe a man ever cleaned his own 150 square foot cabin.

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 4h

I am grateful for your informed support

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Skyla Dawn Cameron @skyladawn.ca · 5h

Thread (read all the posts) and quite true. Just ASK animal-related groups that are local: "I'm struggling, do you know of any pet food banks/options around?" because they usually have contacts and might run one themselves.

Krista D. Ball: Canada's Snarky Potato @kristadb1.bsky.social · 5h

Gentle reminder: I am seeing more "I cannot afford pet food" posts & if you might face this in the near future/now, I recommend checking your local area's subreddit and posting if anyone knows of local programs for pet food. Many areas have small under-the-radar charities that give out pet food.

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 4h

I would never do this with actual bones I had not verified as belonging to Thoreau but believe you me if I could afford good fakes I would have a bone crown labeled "sic semper Thoreau"

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 4h

My most unhinged opinion is that I should be allowed to exhume Dave Thoreau and wear his bones for a hat.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 17h

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Gailey 🍉 @sarahgailey.bsky.social · 5h

books should have an anti-acknowledgements section where the author talks shit about all the people who fucked them over while they were trying to write the thing. not bc I personally want to write one but bc I love gossip

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 17h

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 15h

From Al Jazeera:

www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

Joy as Palestinians freed after Israeli captives released; Trump in Egypt

Palestinian detainees and Israeli captives released under Gaza ceasefire deal.

www.aljazeera.com

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 5h

"Adopt An Elderly Cat Who Has Decided You Are The One Person They Can Love Day"

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Brandon O’Brien, low on Action Points @therisingtithes.bsky.social · 5h

Braincrack:

there should be a single unified non-blog place online to get a list (and a calendar view) of every upcoming SFF novel & novella release in a year. Something you can just set reminders for the week before, and when it's on preorder, so you can keep up with every pub without hassle.

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The Louvre of Bluesky @thelouvreof.bsky.social · 5h

Usdi Crittenden @lilusdi.bsky.social • 1h
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day by disrespecting Italians (eating a barbecue chicken pizza)

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truthseeker5734.bsky.social
@truthseeker5734.bsky.social
Would you say something like that to a black person on MLK day? I doubt it, coward.

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Jack - Oi, Shiny! @oishinythings.bsky.social · 5h

Reminder, I'm once more selling to the US! Sent a tester parcel and it all worked fine.

(I'm absolutely screwed on the Etsy algorithm because of time without sales, but I'm doing what I can.)

Jack - Oi, Shiny! @oishinythings.bsky.social · 2d

Looking for a little magic? I'm slowly adding more labradorite pendants, and US shipping is open once more - it may be slower than usual, but nothing has changed on your side (the tariff stuff all gets sorted at my post office).

oishiny.etsy.com

#Handmade #ShopIndie

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 5h

Lake Lanier don't care if they use a boat. Plenty of "boating accidents" happen on that lake.

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Kendra, regular version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 7h

Me: I just don't understand why I can't just out-think my anxiety and emotions and simply react and respond in the most ideal way every single time and never feel bad
My therapist of eight years: *audibly loading gun*

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Kendra, regular version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 8h

You can't logic your way out of being burnt out. Unless you're me. Who should be able to do it and it's a personal failing that I can't

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