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Racket @racketmn.com · 6d

“You couldn’t even teach this at marketing school, because it’s just, like, a one-off phenomenon,” one staffer says of the shop's series of incredibly viral glory hole videos. And while there are probably a few other reasons you couldn’t teach it in marketing school, the point stands!

No Hole, Just Glory: Smitten Kitten Turn Sexy Rumor Into Joyful Viral Moment - Racket

The Lyn-Lake sex shop is all about giving the people what they want. And what they want is glory hole cornhole.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 7d

I did! The bees get super satiated on the tithonia at the end of the season. Two of them were napping when I was taking photos and the third one flew in for a cameo.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 10d

I know, but there’s so much empty/disappointingly-filled commercial real estate. I fear three years from now it’s all insurance offices and chain sandwiches. I can’t help myself from hoping for better, but I’m also braced for the “well, what did you expect, dummy?” if it turns out poorly. :/

Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 10d

This feels like a late-night “wouldn’t it be so cool if…” conversation, but I can’t help hoping it will come to pass.

Frederick Melo, Reporter (TwinCities.com, Pioneer Press) @frederickmelo.bsky.social · 11d

What's the future, real and imagined, of the United Village development around Allianz Field? Plans call for a French bakery, Italian pizzeria, acre-sized flower garden, lover's/family-style ice rink, modern art, and maybe a daycare, housing and more twincities.com/2025/10/10/p... via
@pioneerpress

Plans for St. Paul’s Allianz Field: A bakery, pizzeria, garden, ice rink

Regardless of what dreams may come, construction equipment is on the ground turning earth for three new structures.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 10d

This feels imaginary, but I can’t help being hopeful.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 12d

The look on your face in this photo gave me literal joy-goosebumps. You ARE the heart-eyes emoji! 😍

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Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 13d

I am increasingly convinced that the feeling of being unable to focus, procrastinating and being addicted to scrolling are often actually the feeling of being desperate to learn something new and difficult. To let your brain chew solid food.

open.substack.com/pub/naomiald...

are you asking enough of your brain?

scrolling addiction is actually a sign you're desperate to learn new things

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 14d

I’m moving the photo posting over to Retro. You’ll have to join me there if you want to see the terrifying Cthulhu tendrils that one of my plants is using to colonize another. retro.app/@chelseaknits

Add me on Retro

Photos with friends.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 15d

Sunday: Blessed image.

A vibrant orange tithonia flower with three large bees.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 16d

Saturday: Met up with fellow members of the Reading Glasses Discord at Tropes and Trifles.

For women wearing a bookish T-shirts, in a bookstore, showing off their purchases.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 17d

It was a 2.5 hour ride on his e-bike.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 17d

You are one of my favorite parasocial friends and I’m angry you have to deal with this. I love how you keep deliberately noticing good things while not turning away from the hard stuff.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 17d

Friday: Adam & Kristin’s elderly neighbor lost his son this year, so he hasn’t had help for his yard. The three of us worked on it this afternoon. Mr. Otis said he feels like he has “a new lease on life.” My bones are angry but I am full of joy that I was able to use my body to help someone today.

A small, framed, black and white photo of a handsome young Black man.

A small, framed, black and white photo of a young man in a suit in front of a very cool car.

A white gate with the name Otis painted on it in cursive script.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 18d

Thursday: The Anxious Gentleman.

A very good boy cosplaying as a German Shepherd.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 19d

Wednesday: Toad Lily

Purple and white spotted flower under a green leaf.

Green leaves with purple and white spotted flowers.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 20d

Do you mind if I post this in the HM FB group?

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Black Hart of Saint Paul @blackhartstp.com · 20d

This Saturday is the last Loons home game of the season and we want to put it to good work.
Listening House is a fantastic resource for our unhoused neighbors in StP. Please think about making a special trip for some clothing donations. Or donate money!

GIVE BACK & + GET A DRINK!
Join Listening House & Black Hart of Saint Paul for a community clothing and donation drive.
BLACK HART OF SAINT PAUL
(LGBTQ+ Soccer Bar)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 5:00 - 7:30 PM (during Aurora FC's
last home game)
HOW IT WORKS: Bring new sports bras, underwear, and socks OR make a donation Black Hart will match your gifts with a FREE DRINK!
BLACK
SUPPORT LISTENING HOUSE:
Your donations help provide dignity, comfort, and community for neighbors experiencing
HART亚
homelessness in St. Paul Together, we can extend

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 20d

Tuesday: Why, what do *you* find when you’re looking for a good highlighter at work?

A neon green drawstring bag filled with wooden penis models for condom practice.

Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 20d

Monday: I didn’t sleep well, but someone did just fine.

A little black cat on a puffy white comforter.

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THE VOIDCAST @welcometothevoid.bsky.social · 21d

A MESSAGE FROM THE VOID

YOU DON'T NEED PERMISSION TO FLY

THE WINGS ARE YOURS AND THE SKY BELONGS TO NO ONE

DESPITE WHAT SOME MAY HAVE YOU THINK

YOU ARE ENOUGH

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 22d

Sunday: Celebrating a friend’s birthday at a yarn shop: I am doing life correctly.

Four friends sitting in comfy seats with much yarn + cake.

Two women on a blue couch, studiously looking at a knitting project.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 22d

Saturday: I have found a bee sleeping in the tithonia more than once this week.

Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 22d

I just finished yesterday, it is a very *~*~atmospheric~*~* book. I liked it best when I was able to devote a couple hours at a time to getting absorbed.

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Chelsea B @chelseaknits.bsky.social · 22d

The ghosties are SO GOOD

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Alex Falcone @alexfalcone.bsky.social · 23d

Dumbest take about Riyadh Comedy is "everybody has a price." If the money is too good, that's scary as hell! If you find $20 on the street that rules. If you find $20k in a paper bag, you didn't see shit. If somebody offers 20% above your rate, awesome. If they offer 20x your rate YOU ARE IN DANGER.

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