C.M.Pettitt
@cmpettitt.bsky.social
Californian. Interests: history, especially military history; journalism/politics/muckraking; typography; books; growing aggressive native plants to combat aggressive non-native plants. Also: fuck the gender police.
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Josh collected his new cargo bike in Haarlem (NL) from Cambridge (UK) and rode it home!
youtu.be/AcBLh242Muw?...
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COLLECTING MY NEW CARGO BIKE... and riding it home from Amsterdam!
YouTube video by josh ibbett
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December 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Josh collected his new cargo bike in Haarlem (NL) from Cambridge (UK) and rode it home!
youtu.be/AcBLh242Muw?...
youtu.be/AcBLh242Muw?...
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It might be easy to find things like this merely petty or superficial, but that would be a mistake. Demeaning, erasing or eliminating celebrations or acknowledgments of Black America is straight from Redemption playbook, and is intended to reinforce the racial hierarchy and signal its reinstatement.
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
www.sfgate.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It might be easy to find things like this merely petty or superficial, but that would be a mistake. Demeaning, erasing or eliminating celebrations or acknowledgments of Black America is straight from Redemption playbook, and is intended to reinforce the racial hierarchy and signal its reinstatement.
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How can you tell when a raccoon is sober.
December 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
How can you tell when a raccoon is sober.
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NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
New plant for me, Siskiyou Oregon Sunshine, Eriophyllum lanatum 'Siskiyou'. Going to plant it among persistent Smooth Brome grass, an invasive. Yellow flowers will look good by the purple flowers of salvia amistad, pozo blue sage, and pinkish seaside daisy.
🌱 #nativeplants #californianativeplants
🌱 #nativeplants #californianativeplants
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
New plant for me, Siskiyou Oregon Sunshine, Eriophyllum lanatum 'Siskiyou'. Going to plant it among persistent Smooth Brome grass, an invasive. Yellow flowers will look good by the purple flowers of salvia amistad, pozo blue sage, and pinkish seaside daisy.
🌱 #nativeplants #californianativeplants
🌱 #nativeplants #californianativeplants
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The Orchard in Doha, Qatar’s airport. Spending a few hours here is a joy. 🌳
December 2, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The Orchard in Doha, Qatar’s airport. Spending a few hours here is a joy. 🌳
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My garden from June 2nd for #fallbackflowers. I'm trying to get motivated to clear out some weedy areas so I can sow more seeds right in the ground this winter. Those did better for me last year than the seeds in containers. #nativeplants #gardening 🌱
December 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
My garden from June 2nd for #fallbackflowers. I'm trying to get motivated to clear out some weedy areas so I can sow more seeds right in the ground this winter. Those did better for me last year than the seeds in containers. #nativeplants #gardening 🌱
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Costco sues US to preserve tariff refunds if Trump loses appeal reut.rs/48J2koC
Costco sues US to preserve tariff refunds if Trump loses appeal
Costco has sued the U.S. government to ensure it will receive refunds if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's bid for sweeping authority to impose tariffs.
reut.rs
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Costco sues US to preserve tariff refunds if Trump loses appeal reut.rs/48J2koC
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"Electric ladies love electric bikes! It’s such a fun ride to have."
- Singer/actor Janelle Monáe
#BicycleBirthday
Born December 1, 1985
- Singer/actor Janelle Monáe
#BicycleBirthday
Born December 1, 1985
December 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"Electric ladies love electric bikes! It’s such a fun ride to have."
- Singer/actor Janelle Monáe
#BicycleBirthday
Born December 1, 1985
- Singer/actor Janelle Monáe
#BicycleBirthday
Born December 1, 1985
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I take one tablet daily, the only reminder that I'm living with HIV. It keeps my viral load undetectable, meaning that I can't pass HIV on. I can expect a normal lifespan. One of the greatest challenges is stigma, due to a lack of knowledge. HIV has changed. #WorldAIDSDay
December 1, 2025 at 6:14 AM
I take one tablet daily, the only reminder that I'm living with HIV. It keeps my viral load undetectable, meaning that I can't pass HIV on. I can expect a normal lifespan. One of the greatest challenges is stigma, due to a lack of knowledge. HIV has changed. #WorldAIDSDay
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Today is World AIDS Day. Since 1988, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost.
For more information about how you can support this cause visit worldaidsday.org
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIVStigma #HIVAwareness
For more information about how you can support this cause visit worldaidsday.org
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIVStigma #HIVAwareness
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Today is World AIDS Day. Since 1988, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost.
For more information about how you can support this cause visit worldaidsday.org
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIVStigma #HIVAwareness
For more information about how you can support this cause visit worldaidsday.org
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIVStigma #HIVAwareness
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Just got back home after visiting family out of state. I’m so glad to live in this place.
How 200 New Yorkers Foiled an ICE Raid Before It Even Began
New Yorkers thwarted an ICE raid before it could begin. The incident highlights the challenges ICE will face in the city
www.yahoo.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Just got back home after visiting family out of state. I’m so glad to live in this place.
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Photodump from today.
A lovely day that ended with an extreme 20-25% grade over 3 km.
Really tough but I’m so much stronger this year.
A lovely day that ended with an extreme 20-25% grade over 3 km.
Really tough but I’m so much stronger this year.
November 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Photodump from today.
A lovely day that ended with an extreme 20-25% grade over 3 km.
Really tough but I’m so much stronger this year.
A lovely day that ended with an extreme 20-25% grade over 3 km.
Really tough but I’m so much stronger this year.
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Landscapers and garden designers ignore desire lines at their own peril. This is outside my newly built leisure centre.
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #GardenDesign
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #GardenDesign
November 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Landscapers and garden designers ignore desire lines at their own peril. This is outside my newly built leisure centre.
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #GardenDesign
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #GardenDesign
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Photographer Kathrin Swoboda captured amazing images of a red wing blackbird's song, visible via the bird's breath in cold air and early light #WomensArt
November 29, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Photographer Kathrin Swoboda captured amazing images of a red wing blackbird's song, visible via the bird's breath in cold air and early light #WomensArt
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Please consider the org I volunteer with if you are donating this year. @805undocufund.bsky.social is raising $ for:
Rapid Response & Community Defense:
call/text line for community to report suspected 🧊 & alert folks when 🧊 is operating; proactively monitor and patrol 🧊 activity (costs gas $);
Rapid Response & Community Defense:
call/text line for community to report suspected 🧊 & alert folks when 🧊 is operating; proactively monitor and patrol 🧊 activity (costs gas $);
805UndocuFund
Providing short-term financial relief to undocumented residents.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Please consider the org I volunteer with if you are donating this year. @805undocufund.bsky.social is raising $ for:
Rapid Response & Community Defense:
call/text line for community to report suspected 🧊 & alert folks when 🧊 is operating; proactively monitor and patrol 🧊 activity (costs gas $);
Rapid Response & Community Defense:
call/text line for community to report suspected 🧊 & alert folks when 🧊 is operating; proactively monitor and patrol 🧊 activity (costs gas $);
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this is also another great onion newspaper ad
November 29, 2025 at 1:26 AM
this is also another great onion newspaper ad
Made it to the non-profit Mother's Natives plant sale, also happening tomorrow, 9am-2pm, 11/29/25. It's near Sacramento City College on 24th Street. I have my Texas Purple Sage! 🌱 #nativeplants #californianativeplants
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Made it to the non-profit Mother's Natives plant sale, also happening tomorrow, 9am-2pm, 11/29/25. It's near Sacramento City College on 24th Street. I have my Texas Purple Sage! 🌱 #nativeplants #californianativeplants
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We're not much of a pie family, so instead my mom made toll house bars decorated like pumpkin pie slices
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
We're not much of a pie family, so instead my mom made toll house bars decorated like pumpkin pie slices
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While out grabbing herbs, I took a pic of my newly planted Erigeron glaucus. I have a good feeling about this one handling my no water garden. #bloomscrolling 🌱
November 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
While out grabbing herbs, I took a pic of my newly planted Erigeron glaucus. I have a good feeling about this one handling my no water garden. #bloomscrolling 🌱
Settle down, San Andreas.
M4.2 #earthquake detected 8 km E of Gilroy, California at 11/26/2025 6:16:42 AM PST
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M4.2 - 8 km E of Gilroy, California
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake located 8 km E of Gilroy, California was detected at 11/26/2025 6:16:42 AM PST. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.
earthquake.usgs.gov
November 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Settle down, San Andreas.
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Penstemon angustifolius var. angustifolius
(Broadbeard Penstemon) blooming in Fremont Canyon #nativeplants
#FallBackFlowers #FallBack to May 27 🌿
(Broadbeard Penstemon) blooming in Fremont Canyon #nativeplants
#FallBackFlowers #FallBack to May 27 🌿
November 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Penstemon angustifolius var. angustifolius
(Broadbeard Penstemon) blooming in Fremont Canyon #nativeplants
#FallBackFlowers #FallBack to May 27 🌿
(Broadbeard Penstemon) blooming in Fremont Canyon #nativeplants
#FallBackFlowers #FallBack to May 27 🌿