Amanda W
@amwesselmann.bsky.social
Interested in books, history, neurodiversity, cooking, art, and democracy
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Can’t believe I’m having to post this again.
Things you don’t get to choose; Sexuality, gender, ethnicity, disability, mental/physical health, religion you’re born into.
Things you do get to choose; Whether or not to be an arsehole to someone about any of these things.
Things you don’t get to choose; Sexuality, gender, ethnicity, disability, mental/physical health, religion you’re born into.
Things you do get to choose; Whether or not to be an arsehole to someone about any of these things.
November 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Can’t believe I’m having to post this again.
Things you don’t get to choose; Sexuality, gender, ethnicity, disability, mental/physical health, religion you’re born into.
Things you do get to choose; Whether or not to be an arsehole to someone about any of these things.
Things you don’t get to choose; Sexuality, gender, ethnicity, disability, mental/physical health, religion you’re born into.
Things you do get to choose; Whether or not to be an arsehole to someone about any of these things.
So people only start to #compost in the spring? None of the #garden or hardware stores in my area have bins for sale rn. I guess my pile is going into old garbage cans until I can get something shipped.
#neighbors #community #KeepThePeace
#neighbors #community #KeepThePeace
November 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
So people only start to #compost in the spring? None of the #garden or hardware stores in my area have bins for sale rn. I guess my pile is going into old garbage cans until I can get something shipped.
#neighbors #community #KeepThePeace
#neighbors #community #KeepThePeace
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When you call Mamdani a socialist, please remember:
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
When you call Mamdani a socialist, please remember:
I give you Pepper Thee Pepper. This bell pepper plant grew from a seed a child planted after most pepper plants are well-established in our area. Pepper sprouted, was nibbled by a rabbit, persisted, and in October set flowers. One grew to this teensy bell pepper that I love. #Gardening #TinyJoys
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I give you Pepper Thee Pepper. This bell pepper plant grew from a seed a child planted after most pepper plants are well-established in our area. Pepper sprouted, was nibbled by a rabbit, persisted, and in October set flowers. One grew to this teensy bell pepper that I love. #Gardening #TinyJoys
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Remember when they said they were only going to deport criminals? Not only have they been going after grandmothers and cops, but now priests.
According to the diocese, the priest was legally working here. Now, he’s in ICE detention: www.ncronline.org/news/texas-e...
Texas Episcopal diocese says one of its priests has been detained by ICE
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas announced on Saturday (Nov. 1) that one of its priests, a Kenyan national, has been detained by immigration officials despite working in the state legally.
www.ncronline.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Remember when they said they were only going to deport criminals? Not only have they been going after grandmothers and cops, but now priests.
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Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
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CNN Speaker Johnson I don’t know montage
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 AM
CNN Speaker Johnson I don’t know montage
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#OnThisDay, 3 Nov 1896, Martha Hughes Cannon is the first woman elected to any US state senate, getting more votes than her husband in the Utah election. The local Dem paper said: “Mrs. Mattie Hughes Cannon is the better man of the two.“
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #AmericanHistory 🗃️
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #AmericanHistory 🗃️
November 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
#OnThisDay, 3 Nov 1896, Martha Hughes Cannon is the first woman elected to any US state senate, getting more votes than her husband in the Utah election. The local Dem paper said: “Mrs. Mattie Hughes Cannon is the better man of the two.“
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #AmericanHistory 🗃️
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #AmericanHistory 🗃️
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#OnThisDay, 3 Nov 1914, American Mary Phelps Jacob is granted a US patent for the brassiere.
This is one of the more straightforward moments in her life. Thread. 👇
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #AmericanHistory #FashionHistory 🗃️
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This is one of the more straightforward moments in her life. Thread. 👇
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #AmericanHistory #FashionHistory 🗃️
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November 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#OnThisDay, 3 Nov 1914, American Mary Phelps Jacob is granted a US patent for the brassiere.
This is one of the more straightforward moments in her life. Thread. 👇
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #AmericanHistory #FashionHistory 🗃️
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This is one of the more straightforward moments in her life. Thread. 👇
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #AmericanHistory #FashionHistory 🗃️
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#OnThisDay, 3 Nov 1992, voters in Illinois, USA, make Carol Moseley Braun the first African-American US Senator. She takes up office in 1993.
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #AmericanHistory 🗃️
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #AmericanHistory 🗃️
November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
#OnThisDay, 3 Nov 1992, voters in Illinois, USA, make Carol Moseley Braun the first African-American US Senator. She takes up office in 1993.
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #AmericanHistory 🗃️
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #AmericanHistory 🗃️
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The November 2025 #BannedBookSkyClub book is #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler.
I will share talking points from November 5th-12th (I'm traveling some after that), but feel free to reply anytime after since discussions never end.
Link to feed in replies. #BookSky
I will share talking points from November 5th-12th (I'm traveling some after that), but feel free to reply anytime after since discussions never end.
Link to feed in replies. #BookSky
October 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The November 2025 #BannedBookSkyClub book is #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler.
I will share talking points from November 5th-12th (I'm traveling some after that), but feel free to reply anytime after since discussions never end.
Link to feed in replies. #BookSky
I will share talking points from November 5th-12th (I'm traveling some after that), but feel free to reply anytime after since discussions never end.
Link to feed in replies. #BookSky
Happy Halloween! 🎃
November 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
When you hate the feel of pumpkin guts, but you want next year’s seeds and tomorrow’s snacks…
#Gardening #pumpkin #Halloween
#Gardening #pumpkin #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
When you hate the feel of pumpkin guts, but you want next year’s seeds and tomorrow’s snacks…
#Gardening #pumpkin #Halloween
#Gardening #pumpkin #Halloween
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From an Evanston resident filming an arrest at Oakton/Asbury ~an hour ago:
"He was being very violent with her, I said ‘You got to stop that,’ and he said, ‘Step back or I’ll fucking shoot you.‘ I step back, and then I continue to record, at which point he turned around and pointed a gun at me.”
"He was being very violent with her, I said ‘You got to stop that,’ and he said, ‘Step back or I’ll fucking shoot you.‘ I step back, and then I continue to record, at which point he turned around and pointed a gun at me.”
October 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
From an Evanston resident filming an arrest at Oakton/Asbury ~an hour ago:
"He was being very violent with her, I said ‘You got to stop that,’ and he said, ‘Step back or I’ll fucking shoot you.‘ I step back, and then I continue to record, at which point he turned around and pointed a gun at me.”
"He was being very violent with her, I said ‘You got to stop that,’ and he said, ‘Step back or I’ll fucking shoot you.‘ I step back, and then I continue to record, at which point he turned around and pointed a gun at me.”
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Need to question buying food from Walmart to give to the food banks.
Feels like another pump on the middle class to redistribute wealth upwards again.
Donate money to food banks.
They can do more than you can with that dollar.
Feels like another pump on the middle class to redistribute wealth upwards again.
Donate money to food banks.
They can do more than you can with that dollar.
October 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Need to question buying food from Walmart to give to the food banks.
Feels like another pump on the middle class to redistribute wealth upwards again.
Donate money to food banks.
They can do more than you can with that dollar.
Feels like another pump on the middle class to redistribute wealth upwards again.
Donate money to food banks.
They can do more than you can with that dollar.
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Now that AMID THE FLOATING GARDENS has wrapped up, I'm posting chapters of my next Aztec romance to Patreon: SPARK THE RAIN.
Gay boxers fighting & falling in love in 15th century Chalco. If that sounds intriguing, head over and check out the first chapter free!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Gay boxers fighting & falling in love in 15th century Chalco. If that sounds intriguing, head over and check out the first chapter free!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
October 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Now that AMID THE FLOATING GARDENS has wrapped up, I'm posting chapters of my next Aztec romance to Patreon: SPARK THE RAIN.
Gay boxers fighting & falling in love in 15th century Chalco. If that sounds intriguing, head over and check out the first chapter free!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Gay boxers fighting & falling in love in 15th century Chalco. If that sounds intriguing, head over and check out the first chapter free!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
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Disabled people can't always save money on food but choosing different or cheaper things.
Many of us have to eat what we do, and changing it could have serious health impacts.
Others have disabilities meaning they have to buy pre-prepared stuff.
We should never judge or preach.
Many of us have to eat what we do, and changing it could have serious health impacts.
Others have disabilities meaning they have to buy pre-prepared stuff.
We should never judge or preach.
October 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Disabled people can't always save money on food but choosing different or cheaper things.
Many of us have to eat what we do, and changing it could have serious health impacts.
Others have disabilities meaning they have to buy pre-prepared stuff.
We should never judge or preach.
Many of us have to eat what we do, and changing it could have serious health impacts.
Others have disabilities meaning they have to buy pre-prepared stuff.
We should never judge or preach.
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#ProudBlue #Pinks #RU
Good morning, friends. When you notice someone lagging, stand beside them. If they're being overlooked or excluded, bring them into the circle. If they've been knocked down, pick them up. Validate their value. A simple act of kindness can have a profound impact on their life.
Good morning, friends. When you notice someone lagging, stand beside them. If they're being overlooked or excluded, bring them into the circle. If they've been knocked down, pick them up. Validate their value. A simple act of kindness can have a profound impact on their life.
October 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
#ProudBlue #Pinks #RU
Good morning, friends. When you notice someone lagging, stand beside them. If they're being overlooked or excluded, bring them into the circle. If they've been knocked down, pick them up. Validate their value. A simple act of kindness can have a profound impact on their life.
Good morning, friends. When you notice someone lagging, stand beside them. If they're being overlooked or excluded, bring them into the circle. If they've been knocked down, pick them up. Validate their value. A simple act of kindness can have a profound impact on their life.
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What’s the real reason that over a month after her election, Adelita Grijalva is STILL waiting to be sworn in?
Mike Johnson wants to protect those in the Epstein Files.
Full stop.
Mike Johnson wants to protect those in the Epstein Files.
Full stop.
October 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
What’s the real reason that over a month after her election, Adelita Grijalva is STILL waiting to be sworn in?
Mike Johnson wants to protect those in the Epstein Files.
Full stop.
Mike Johnson wants to protect those in the Epstein Files.
Full stop.
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hopefully my four unemployed children will turn over a new leaf when SNAP benefits don't come through on Nov. 1st
October 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
hopefully my four unemployed children will turn over a new leaf when SNAP benefits don't come through on Nov. 1st
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Ed Luce watching democracy die in the United States of America
October 24, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Ed Luce watching democracy die in the United States of America
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Everything matters and yes this does too.
A lot of folks may think that just yelling at ICE agents is ineffective, but consider the cumulative psychological toll of being yelled at EVERY DAY when trying to do shit. Even the biggest asshole in the world who doesn't give a shit about other people will feel the pressure.
More from the scene
October 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Everything matters and yes this does too.
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I went to the craft store to get supplies for a Halloween costume a kid just told me they wanted.
I walked in behind a white-haired person shuffling along, and a young adult wearing a crop top they crocheted themself, and I feel like we encompass the main craft store audience.
#CraftSky 🧶
I walked in behind a white-haired person shuffling along, and a young adult wearing a crop top they crocheted themself, and I feel like we encompass the main craft store audience.
#CraftSky 🧶
October 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I went to the craft store to get supplies for a Halloween costume a kid just told me they wanted.
I walked in behind a white-haired person shuffling along, and a young adult wearing a crop top they crocheted themself, and I feel like we encompass the main craft store audience.
#CraftSky 🧶
I walked in behind a white-haired person shuffling along, and a young adult wearing a crop top they crocheted themself, and I feel like we encompass the main craft store audience.
#CraftSky 🧶
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Still not liveposting this hearing b/c it's dense, largely administrative issues, but this was worth highlighting:
District Judge Jeff Cummings just asked a govt atty if he can certify relevant immigration detainees are being held in "safe and sanitary" conditions.
"I cannot," a govt atty replied.
District Judge Jeff Cummings just asked a govt atty if he can certify relevant immigration detainees are being held in "safe and sanitary" conditions.
"I cannot," a govt atty replied.
Good afternoon from Chicago's Dirksen federal courthouse. Now sitting in on a hearing in the Castañon-Nava settlement case, which limits immigration agents' aurhority to conduct warrantless arrests.
October 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Still not liveposting this hearing b/c it's dense, largely administrative issues, but this was worth highlighting:
District Judge Jeff Cummings just asked a govt atty if he can certify relevant immigration detainees are being held in "safe and sanitary" conditions.
"I cannot," a govt atty replied.
District Judge Jeff Cummings just asked a govt atty if he can certify relevant immigration detainees are being held in "safe and sanitary" conditions.
"I cannot," a govt atty replied.