Decorative Gourd
@jaredsnyder.bsky.social
He//him, Chicago, bikes
Both magical and gritty
Both magical and gritty
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Having a bit of a sale over at inprnt right now, I guess it's 25% off, I think it might only be going through today but I will probably keep it running longer
www.inprnt.com/gallery/acid...
www.inprnt.com/gallery/acid...
November 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Having a bit of a sale over at inprnt right now, I guess it's 25% off, I think it might only be going through today but I will probably keep it running longer
www.inprnt.com/gallery/acid...
www.inprnt.com/gallery/acid...
Probably not literally anymore but metaphorically, yes
November 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Probably not literally anymore but metaphorically, yes
Fuck yeah Chicago
November 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Fuck yeah Chicago
For real they need to include the probability distribution of snowfall amounts, what the fuck does "70% chance of .2 inches" mean? It could mean anything
We might get an inch of snow! 😮
November 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
For real they need to include the probability distribution of snowfall amounts, what the fuck does "70% chance of .2 inches" mean? It could mean anything
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[Brandon Johnson visiting any European market town on any normal day] I don’t understand. What are all these people doing here. Where are the cops
November 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
[Brandon Johnson visiting any European market town on any normal day] I don’t understand. What are all these people doing here. Where are the cops
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The Christkindlmarkt thing is so funny top to bottom. America so starved for vibrant public spaces and events that this winter craft fair gets Disneyland-level regional demand, and this is seen as a problem to be solved with cops and security
November 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The Christkindlmarkt thing is so funny top to bottom. America so starved for vibrant public spaces and events that this winter craft fair gets Disneyland-level regional demand, and this is seen as a problem to be solved with cops and security
Just finished "The Genius Bat" and loved it. Bats are one of my favorite animals and I was thrilled when I saw the library ordered it.
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1...
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1...
November 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Just finished "The Genius Bat" and loved it. Bats are one of my favorite animals and I was thrilled when I saw the library ordered it.
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1...
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1...
One of the subjects I've enjoyed reading about the most over the past few years is animals. It feels like a throwback to reading "Ranger Rick" or "Zoobooks" as a kid. I made a list of my favorites and I'll keep updating it as I find new ones:
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
Read if you liked Zoobooks — a community-created list from jaredsnyder
Books about neat animals and other living things
chipublib.bibliocommons.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
One of the subjects I've enjoyed reading about the most over the past few years is animals. It feels like a throwback to reading "Ranger Rick" or "Zoobooks" as a kid. I made a list of my favorites and I'll keep updating it as I find new ones:
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
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really went dark for the sequel
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
really went dark for the sequel
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They’re right about the overcrowding but their solution is the wrong one. Close the streets around the plaza, expand the footprint, or move it to grant park. But this ain’t it Brandon Johnson.
Chicago Christkindlmarkt update: Due to severe overcrowding in past years, OEMC has reduced entrance capacity 80% (!!) from 5,000 to 1,000 people. This has caused very long lines and a deserted feel once you got in. 🧵
(Photo is from last year)
(Photo is from last year)
November 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
They’re right about the overcrowding but their solution is the wrong one. Close the streets around the plaza, expand the footprint, or move it to grant park. But this ain’t it Brandon Johnson.
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Our mayor will do anything except actually make our city better by taking space away from drivers and giving it to people
Chicago Christkindlmarkt update: Due to severe overcrowding in past years, OEMC has reduced entrance capacity 80% (!!) from 5,000 to 1,000 people. This has caused very long lines and a deserted feel once you got in. 🧵
(Photo is from last year)
(Photo is from last year)
November 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Our mayor will do anything except actually make our city better by taking space away from drivers and giving it to people
"People sure love this thing, it's so crowded! We need to find a way to have less people in it 🤗" is such classic city governance move 😮💨
They’re right about the overcrowding but their solution is the wrong one. Close the streets around the plaza, expand the footprint, or move it to grant park. But this ain’t it Brandon Johnson.
Chicago Christkindlmarkt update: Due to severe overcrowding in past years, OEMC has reduced entrance capacity 80% (!!) from 5,000 to 1,000 people. This has caused very long lines and a deserted feel once you got in. 🧵
(Photo is from last year)
(Photo is from last year)
November 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"People sure love this thing, it's so crowded! We need to find a way to have less people in it 🤗" is such classic city governance move 😮💨
Heh thanks yeah it's great, thanks! ... hey any chance you still have the receipt
November 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Heh thanks yeah it's great, thanks! ... hey any chance you still have the receipt
We might get an inch of snow! 😮
November 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We might get an inch of snow! 😮
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If Abraham Lincoln was a hot lady she would be Baberaham Lincoln
But if she was stinky she would be Baberaham Stinkin
But it she followed kosher she would be Baberalox Stinkin
But if she was friends with Paul Bunyan she would be Babe the Blue Ox Stinkin
But if she was a Blood she would be Babe t
But if she was stinky she would be Baberaham Stinkin
But it she followed kosher she would be Baberalox Stinkin
But if she was friends with Paul Bunyan she would be Babe the Blue Ox Stinkin
But if she was a Blood she would be Babe t
November 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
If Abraham Lincoln was a hot lady she would be Baberaham Lincoln
But if she was stinky she would be Baberaham Stinkin
But it she followed kosher she would be Baberalox Stinkin
But if she was friends with Paul Bunyan she would be Babe the Blue Ox Stinkin
But if she was a Blood she would be Babe t
But if she was stinky she would be Baberaham Stinkin
But it she followed kosher she would be Baberalox Stinkin
But if she was friends with Paul Bunyan she would be Babe the Blue Ox Stinkin
But if she was a Blood she would be Babe t
Excited to get a half inch of snow from the snow storm that is forecast to drop 6 inches
November 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Excited to get a half inch of snow from the snow storm that is forecast to drop 6 inches
Learned about a new little guy
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowland...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowland...
Lowland streaked tenrec - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Learned about a new little guy
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowland...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowland...
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The CTA Holiday Train's trek thru the city begins today. You'll see the train on the Orange and Green Lines.
November 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The CTA Holiday Train's trek thru the city begins today. You'll see the train on the Orange and Green Lines.
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Real ones are drinking malört to help them digest rn
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Real ones are drinking malört to help them digest rn
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November 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Thanksgiving on the Red Line:
There is an abandoned, unopened bottle of champagne on the seat across from me. Guy walking through asks if it’s mine (it’s not) and then if he can have it. He is quite happy.
There is an abandoned, unopened bottle of champagne on the seat across from me. Guy walking through asks if it’s mine (it’s not) and then if he can have it. He is quite happy.
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Thanksgiving on the Red Line:
There is an abandoned, unopened bottle of champagne on the seat across from me. Guy walking through asks if it’s mine (it’s not) and then if he can have it. He is quite happy.
There is an abandoned, unopened bottle of champagne on the seat across from me. Guy walking through asks if it’s mine (it’s not) and then if he can have it. He is quite happy.
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LAIUS: Socrates, you cannot claim that the sides supersede the fowl! The sides’ name implies that they are not a real meal.
SOCRATES: I understand your reasoning, Laius. And I believe you are an educated man.
LAIUS: Thank you.
SOCRATES: However, an educated man can be wrong.
SOCRATES: I understand your reasoning, Laius. And I believe you are an educated man.
LAIUS: Thank you.
SOCRATES: However, an educated man can be wrong.
Turkey or Sides: A Socratic Dialogue
LAIUS: Pardon my delay, Socrates! And thank you for being such a gracious host on this feast of thanks! My chariot got delayed at Crete. I had to w...
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November 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
LAIUS: Socrates, you cannot claim that the sides supersede the fowl! The sides’ name implies that they are not a real meal.
SOCRATES: I understand your reasoning, Laius. And I believe you are an educated man.
LAIUS: Thank you.
SOCRATES: However, an educated man can be wrong.
SOCRATES: I understand your reasoning, Laius. And I believe you are an educated man.
LAIUS: Thank you.
SOCRATES: However, an educated man can be wrong.