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Brooke Foster

@lonesometoast.bsky.social

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st. louis dweller, enthusiastic traveler, oh-so-lucky mom (x2), cat butler, bi gal, iowa writers workshop alum. "the distance between what is said and what is known to be true has become an abyss." she/her

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Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 32m

this is so well-stated; i agree completely.

Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 32m

that would be SUCH a disaster; it's like the one ultra-reliable source we have left

Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 33m

it's such an incredible resource, and its quality and longevity are *entirely due to* people's curiosity about/passion for specific topics. just a bunch of humans contributing thousands of hours for no compensation beyond the joy of sharing knowledge, love it

Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 56m

wikipedia is one of humanity's greatest achievements. i am saying this sincerely

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Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 15h

a religious experience, i fear

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Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 15h

need others to witness the insane distortion/drop here on “team” bc I think it reordered my very dna (complimentary)

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Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 15h

genuinely curious why lorde hasn't played "tennis court" yet on the ultrasound tour

Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 15h

i want this bag so bad

Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 15h

i am not fooled by that welcoming little whistle!

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Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 15h

i laughed so loud, this guy was a delight

Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 16h

shoutout to the guy at the grocery story who greeted the inventory robot with a disdainful muttered "get away from me, clanker"

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andré carrington @andrecarrington.bsky.social · 1d

Marshawn Lynch is cool. Birds are cool 🪶 youtu.be/u5-X76803A0?...

Marshawn Lynch Goes Bird-Watching in Central Park | Prime Video

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Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 2d

i stand by all of these

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Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 2d

This video is everywhere because it's a hilarious visual refutation of Portland being on fire. You can't get a mass movement going without convincing the masses

so yes, this does do something actually

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Dallas Steele

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This literally does nothing. You are not beating fascism by dressing up in inflatable suits and dancing

Quote tweeting Claude Taylor @TrueFactsStated

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Portland is leading the way. This is how you (non violently) beat Fascism. Humor and ridicule are key.

Stillframe from a video of Portland protesters dancing in inflatable suits

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Brooke Foster @lonesometoast.bsky.social · 2d

daryl it was SO INCREDIBLE. like truly the most beautiful and energetic and cathartic show i've seen, maybe ever. plus i got to take my daughter for her first concert. i am GOOD with Lorde being a role model <3