Elyse Ribbons
@elyseribbons.bsky.social
Sinophile, Media Maven, owner of Chengdu Teahouse in Lansing, Michigan and former China resident for 20+ years
#woolfer
#woolfer
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BILL BURR: “If someone’s working 160 hours a month and can’t make their rent, you’re not paying them enough. Maybe you should just be worth $900,000,000… How does a CEO take a f*cking 8 figure bonus and none of your employees have dental insurance?”
December 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
BILL BURR: “If someone’s working 160 hours a month and can’t make their rent, you’re not paying them enough. Maybe you should just be worth $900,000,000… How does a CEO take a f*cking 8 figure bonus and none of your employees have dental insurance?”
After an incredibly stressful drive on icy mid-construction roads I finally made it to Detroit. Excited/nervous for Detroit China Day today - I’m MCing the Cultural Event and then pouring tea for Michigan, Detroit and Chinese officials
I do get a little joy knowing that food and bev are verboten ;)
I do get a little joy knowing that food and bev are verboten ;)
December 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
After an incredibly stressful drive on icy mid-construction roads I finally made it to Detroit. Excited/nervous for Detroit China Day today - I’m MCing the Cultural Event and then pouring tea for Michigan, Detroit and Chinese officials
I do get a little joy knowing that food and bev are verboten ;)
I do get a little joy knowing that food and bev are verboten ;)
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This was test piloted in the literacy field between 2020-Present. It is a disaster. The people who took over have no idea what they are doing. They are reviewing syllabi and claiming bias.
BTW - Teaching critical thinking is not liberal bias.
Get ready colleagues…
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
BTW - Teaching critical thinking is not liberal bias.
Get ready colleagues…
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Proposed Model Bill Would Change College Tenure, Teaching, & Research
Three conservative groups have proposed model legislation that would dramatically change faculty tenure paths, teaching loads, research activities and hiring authority
www.forbes.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This was test piloted in the literacy field between 2020-Present. It is a disaster. The people who took over have no idea what they are doing. They are reviewing syllabi and claiming bias.
BTW - Teaching critical thinking is not liberal bias.
Get ready colleagues…
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
BTW - Teaching critical thinking is not liberal bias.
Get ready colleagues…
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
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ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
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It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
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NHS: We would suggest you do not get pregnant again.
Wife: That's not a problem. We're done having kids.
NHS: Great.
Wife: Actually, since it would also solve my chronic pain issues, could I get a hysterectomy?
NHS: Oh no no no, you're far too young. What if you wanted more kids?
Wife: ...I'm sorry?
Wife: That's not a problem. We're done having kids.
NHS: Great.
Wife: Actually, since it would also solve my chronic pain issues, could I get a hysterectomy?
NHS: Oh no no no, you're far too young. What if you wanted more kids?
Wife: ...I'm sorry?
December 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
NHS: We would suggest you do not get pregnant again.
Wife: That's not a problem. We're done having kids.
NHS: Great.
Wife: Actually, since it would also solve my chronic pain issues, could I get a hysterectomy?
NHS: Oh no no no, you're far too young. What if you wanted more kids?
Wife: ...I'm sorry?
Wife: That's not a problem. We're done having kids.
NHS: Great.
Wife: Actually, since it would also solve my chronic pain issues, could I get a hysterectomy?
NHS: Oh no no no, you're far too young. What if you wanted more kids?
Wife: ...I'm sorry?
Anyone else wake up around 3am and have better hyper focus and clarity than during the daylight hours but then total brain fog at 2pm?
To be clear, no alarm set, just every night my brain wakes me up no matter how tired my body is - I honestly usually play video games on my phone…
To be clear, no alarm set, just every night my brain wakes me up no matter how tired my body is - I honestly usually play video games on my phone…
a cartoon of spongebob making a funny face
ALT: a cartoon of spongebob making a funny face
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Anyone else wake up around 3am and have better hyper focus and clarity than during the daylight hours but then total brain fog at 2pm?
To be clear, no alarm set, just every night my brain wakes me up no matter how tired my body is - I honestly usually play video games on my phone…
To be clear, no alarm set, just every night my brain wakes me up no matter how tired my body is - I honestly usually play video games on my phone…
Share in a time honored ritual of welcoming in the winter with bright scents and vibrant colors with an orange peel wreath while enjoying a cuppa with delightful company at the teahouse.
This event is free but space is limited so please RSVP to let us know if you will be joining 🍊
Sat Dec 20th @ 3
This event is free but space is limited so please RSVP to let us know if you will be joining 🍊
Sat Dec 20th @ 3
December 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Share in a time honored ritual of welcoming in the winter with bright scents and vibrant colors with an orange peel wreath while enjoying a cuppa with delightful company at the teahouse.
This event is free but space is limited so please RSVP to let us know if you will be joining 🍊
Sat Dec 20th @ 3
This event is free but space is limited so please RSVP to let us know if you will be joining 🍊
Sat Dec 20th @ 3
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The N Carolina immigrant rights group Siembra is teaching business owners their rights if federal agents show up at their door.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
‘We’ll need to see a warrant’: the group teaching businesses a vital tool to fight ICE raids
Siembra in North Carolina gives owners fourth amendment rights trainings should federal agents show up at their door
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The N Carolina immigrant rights group Siembra is teaching business owners their rights if federal agents show up at their door.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
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People keep wondering why they're going after Venezuela. It's because they want to do regime change and control its oil, then use a big tract of land there to keep a tax free "network state" that looks like Dubai but operates like Rhodesia. They are saying this out loud! Believe them!
December 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
People keep wondering why they're going after Venezuela. It's because they want to do regime change and control its oil, then use a big tract of land there to keep a tax free "network state" that looks like Dubai but operates like Rhodesia. They are saying this out loud! Believe them!
Despite the nasty winter weather we are indeed open today - swing by for a cuppa to keep warm on this snowy afternoon ❄️
Cuppas of the Day:
🎄👺🍃 Krampus Tea
🌶️☕️❤️🔥 Spicy Sichuan Chai
🫖🌹🍵 Rose Hibiscus Herbal
#chengduteahouse #oldtownlansing #spicysichuanchai #krampustea #hottea☕️
Cuppas of the Day:
🎄👺🍃 Krampus Tea
🌶️☕️❤️🔥 Spicy Sichuan Chai
🫖🌹🍵 Rose Hibiscus Herbal
#chengduteahouse #oldtownlansing #spicysichuanchai #krampustea #hottea☕️
December 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Despite the nasty winter weather we are indeed open today - swing by for a cuppa to keep warm on this snowy afternoon ❄️
Cuppas of the Day:
🎄👺🍃 Krampus Tea
🌶️☕️❤️🔥 Spicy Sichuan Chai
🫖🌹🍵 Rose Hibiscus Herbal
#chengduteahouse #oldtownlansing #spicysichuanchai #krampustea #hottea☕️
Cuppas of the Day:
🎄👺🍃 Krampus Tea
🌶️☕️❤️🔥 Spicy Sichuan Chai
🫖🌹🍵 Rose Hibiscus Herbal
#chengduteahouse #oldtownlansing #spicysichuanchai #krampustea #hottea☕️
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Wild that even all these years later the episode still resonates. (Do wish they had gotten my name right though).
apple.news/Agea33fXtRhK...
apple.news/Agea33fXtRhK...
39 Years Later, Star Trek's Greatest Data Episode Remains an Untouchable Sci-Fi Gem — CBR
Data is one of the most beloved characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation, and his early defining episode is no less powerful decades later.
apple.news
December 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Wild that even all these years later the episode still resonates. (Do wish they had gotten my name right though).
apple.news/Agea33fXtRhK...
apple.news/Agea33fXtRhK...
had an octopus (rightly) attempt to murder me - we should leave them be
December 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
had an octopus (rightly) attempt to murder me - we should leave them be
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This is the economy that Donald Trump called "A++++++" today.
December 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This is the economy that Donald Trump called "A++++++" today.
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We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
December 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
Look at this fantastic gongfu cha technique! So proud of the young padawan - this was literally her first pour 🍵
Learning kungfu isn’t as daunting as you might think 😄
#功夫茶 #gongfutea #gaiwan #nepalteacollective #chengduteahouse
Learning kungfu isn’t as daunting as you might think 😄
#功夫茶 #gongfutea #gaiwan #nepalteacollective #chengduteahouse
December 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Look at this fantastic gongfu cha technique! So proud of the young padawan - this was literally her first pour 🍵
Learning kungfu isn’t as daunting as you might think 😄
#功夫茶 #gongfutea #gaiwan #nepalteacollective #chengduteahouse
Learning kungfu isn’t as daunting as you might think 😄
#功夫茶 #gongfutea #gaiwan #nepalteacollective #chengduteahouse
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The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
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More of this nationwide please!
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
More of this nationwide please!
KrampusTea has been a big hit with the various Krampuses who have been stopping by the teahouse today - so much fun seeing all the costumes! 👺
#krampusnacht #lansingkrampusnacht #oldtownlansing #chengduteahouse #krampustea
#krampusnacht #lansingkrampusnacht #oldtownlansing #chengduteahouse #krampustea
December 6, 2025 at 10:58 PM
KrampusTea has been a big hit with the various Krampuses who have been stopping by the teahouse today - so much fun seeing all the costumes! 👺
#krampusnacht #lansingkrampusnacht #oldtownlansing #chengduteahouse #krampustea
#krampusnacht #lansingkrampusnacht #oldtownlansing #chengduteahouse #krampustea
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Not counting YO MOMMA, presumably.
December 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Not counting YO MOMMA, presumably.
After a long (but awesome!) day at the @chengduteahouse
Kiddo not only did her homework but she also helped me swiffer the floor and organize some tea sets! So I made pizza margherita and now we are watching silly Christmas cartoons on the telly 📺
life is good 😊
Kiddo not only did her homework but she also helped me swiffer the floor and organize some tea sets! So I made pizza margherita and now we are watching silly Christmas cartoons on the telly 📺
life is good 😊
December 6, 2025 at 2:06 AM
After a long (but awesome!) day at the @chengduteahouse
Kiddo not only did her homework but she also helped me swiffer the floor and organize some tea sets! So I made pizza margherita and now we are watching silly Christmas cartoons on the telly 📺
life is good 😊
Kiddo not only did her homework but she also helped me swiffer the floor and organize some tea sets! So I made pizza margherita and now we are watching silly Christmas cartoons on the telly 📺
life is good 😊
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My wildest, craziest fantasy is that they won’t just be cowering in the darkness again within my lifetime.
I want them to face real consequences. I want the Nazis to hurt. I want every far-right extremist currently posting openly about their bigotry to never again know a moment’s peace.
I want them to face real consequences. I want the Nazis to hurt. I want every far-right extremist currently posting openly about their bigotry to never again know a moment’s peace.
there are more of us than there are of them and we will scare the nazis back into cover of darkness in my lifetime
December 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM
My wildest, craziest fantasy is that they won’t just be cowering in the darkness again within my lifetime.
I want them to face real consequences. I want the Nazis to hurt. I want every far-right extremist currently posting openly about their bigotry to never again know a moment’s peace.
I want them to face real consequences. I want the Nazis to hurt. I want every far-right extremist currently posting openly about their bigotry to never again know a moment’s peace.
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imagine US political culture if Ford hadn't pardoned Nixon, and instead he went to jail
December 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
imagine US political culture if Ford hadn't pardoned Nixon, and instead he went to jail
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
December 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY