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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins

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Central Minnesota Life-long Dem/DFL Fuck ICE FDT Equality for all. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️Ally Socially awkward introvert Apatheist Married to an immigrant Half-ass watercolor artist Profile picture is not recent

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · Jan 21

Just a good girl, being a good girl. #TimelineCleanse #dogs #SomeThingsAreStillGood

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 6h

Ha!

I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 7h

I'd say our American schools are letting our kids down, but I'm pretty sure she was a boomer.

I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 8h

I just had a Paul Revere truther reply to a comment I made on another site. She was insisting that Paul Revere is fictional. 🤦‍♀️

I know he was turned into a sort of folk hero by Longfellow's poem, but c'mon you can still visit his grave and his house in Boston.

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 9h

I filled our old jack-o'-lanterns with bird seed and put them in the garden this morning.

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Andy @alleysofmpls.bsky.social · 1d

“The change was expected, as the Trump administration has, mostly, argued in recent weeks that it has no obligation to grant retroactive compensation to employees, despite President Trump in 2019 signing into law a measure that guaranteed it in all future shutdowns.”

Cool.

GovExec @govexec.bsky.social · 1d

Federal employees are receiving renewed furlough notices, and this time, there’s no guarantee of back pay in them. Sr. Correspondent Eric Katz explains it all here: buff.ly/Ildewii #FederalEmployees #Furlough #BackPay #shutdown

Employees are receiving renewed furlough notices as shutdown enters second month, this time without back pay guarantees

The shutdown is heading into November, sparking new, altered furlough notices to 650,000 employees.

www.govexec.com

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 1d

The old bathroom was charming, and the green reminded me of something Mamie Eisenhower or Bess would have picked...

The new bathroom looks like something you'd find at a 3 star hotel in Atlantic City.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

sure, you might not be able to eat or go to the doctor, but check out how nice Trump's new marble shitter is

I renovated the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House. It was renovated in the 1940s in an art deco green tile style, which was totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era. I did it in black and white polished Statuary marble. This was very appropriate for the time of Abraham Lincoln and, in fact, could be the marble that was originally there!

I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 1d

I can't go to Target tomorrow for clearance candy and I'm ☹️. As much as I love hoarding cheap candy, I'm still boycotting the MFers. ☹️

I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 1d

Why am I instantly suspicious that this is bogus and that Kash Patel is covering up the violation of someone's civil rights by labeling them as a "potential" terrorist?

"The FBI has thwarted "a potential terrorist attack" and arrested "multiple subjects" in Michigan."
abcnews.go.com/US/fbi-thwar...

FBI thwarts 'potential terrorist attack' in Michigan

The FBI has thwarted "a potential terrorist attack" and arrested "multiple subjects" in Michigan, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

abcnews.go.com

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 2d

And the idiots who thought Charlie Kirk was "a man of Faith" will cheer this on... Because they don't know that refugees are legal immigrants to our country.

a woman with red hair and blue eyeshadow is wearing a green coat

Alt: Endora from the bewitched tv show is dressed flamboyantly and has an expression of disgust on her face.

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 2d

I feel honored to own a copy of her cookbook.

A blue book that says the road to blue ribbon baking with Marjorie. A smiling woman is pictured in the middle, she is holding plates of baked goods.

I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 2d

Minnesota, we lost one of our state's greatest champions.

MN State Fair extraordinaire Marjorie Johnson has passed away at 106.
🪽 🎂🍰🍥🧁🥧🍮🍰🍪🥯
www.kare11.com/article/news...

Marjorie Johnson, MN's beloved 'Blue Ribbon Baker,' dies at 106

Marjorie Johnson, Minnesota's beloved 'Blue Ribbon Baker,' passes at 106, leaving a legacy of award-winning treats and boundless joy.

www.kare11.com

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 2d

I'll never understand the bullheadedness of conservatives who only care about their own offspring and lack the ability to see the whole picture. The strength of our nation is dependent on the health and well-being of its people.

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 2d

Moving away from military readiness... We also need our nation's children to grow up to become tomorrow's workforce, thinkers and leaders. It's in our best interest for ALL CHILDREN! to be well fed, healthy and educated.

At the very least, it matters because those kids will grow up to be taxpayers.

I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 2d

Another issue for recruiters was candidates who lacked a HS diploma or equivalent...

Children who are hungry have a harder time succeeding in school. Hunger affects focus, memory, mood, and motor skills... Things a soldier needs.

I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 2d

Numerous studies show that poor physical condition has greatly reduced the military recruitment pool. In 2024, 77% of Americans 17-24 wouldn't qualify for military service w/out a waiver. The majority because they lack physical fitness or have issues with their mental or physical health (like ADHD.)

I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 2d

When our children are malnourished... they become adults with chronic health issues, stunted height and poor bone density.

Look at folks who grew up during the Depression and WWII: Their teeth didn't fall out because they ate too much candy, instead malnutrition damaged their tooth enamel & gums.

I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 2d

Why don't the Democrats mention that SNAP, WIC and school lunches and other federal food programs are a matter of national defense?

Our future military capabilities and the strength of our future work forces will depend on Americans being healthy and well- nourished today.

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 3d

Exactly!

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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 3d

A US Drug Enforcement Administration agent said the DEA made “high-level arrests” of 171 Sinaloa Cartel members across New England in August.

A Globe investigation found that many of the DEA’s targets were addicts, low-level dealers, shoplifters, and homeless people.

The DEA said they arrested 171 ‘high ranking’ Sinaloa Cartel members. A Spotlight investigation found that’s not true. - The Boston Globe

A Globe investigation found that the federal agency misrepresented the stature of its targets, claiming cartel ties at a time when the Trump administration is taking lethal military action against such groups.

trib.al

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 3d

trump nominates former Anoka Cty sheriff to be Minnesota US marshal

James Stuart was 1 of 2 names put forward by MN's Republican congressional delegation; the other was Bob Kroll.😒

IDK anything about Stuart, but MnGOP cannot be serious when they put Kroll on a list.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

President Trump nominates former Anoka County sheriff to be Minnesota U.S. marshal

President Donald Trump has nominated the former Anoka County sheriff to be Minnesota's next U.S. marshal.

www.cbsnews.com

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 5d

I never touched it and wouldn't have touched it. But now I want to...

Anyways... that's how I learned heavy equipment have proximity alarms.

I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 5d

There's road work being done in my neighborhood and there's an unattended excavator running in front of my friend's yard. I took a pic of it and texted her "Can I borrow your new vehicle?" 2 secs later, the foreman comes flying down the road, "don't shut it off its charging batteries."

A large, yellow excavator surrounded by orange cones and parked on pavement.

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 6d

I just came back from a run and there are brand new crayons and empty travel-size liquor bottles all over the bike path.

I have so many questions and zero answers.

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I'm Not Really Mary Poppins @maryfpoppins.bsky.social · 7d

Honestly, if it freaks out Trump and MAGA world I'm all for her talking about running, but I'm not sure she's the person we need to rebuild our country (no idea who that person is yet )

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 7d

"A girl made fun of me!" is part of every MAGA origin story.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8d

It’s been over 2 weeks since AOC said Stephen Miller was weak and puny. Fox is still talking about it.

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