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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 9h

You know how they said Bluesky is an echo chamber?

I think what's true is that we are all afraid to disagree about anything. I mean, maybe that *is* an echo chamber. But we're all so affected by the idea someone might call us liberal, in a bad way. Fascists in sheep's clothing. Neoliberal.

Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 1d

It's a made up excuse by them,right? Surely they know it's bullshit, but let's try it on and see. We live in evil times.

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Transgender World @transgenderreport.com · 1d

As Some Dems Run From Trans People, Zohran Mamdani's Latest Ad Shows Real Support

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As Some Dems Run From Trans People, Zohran Mamdani's Latest Ad Shows Real Support

The 2 minute ad features Sylvia Rivera's story, Mamdani's commitment to transgender people, and even music from the legendary late trans artist SOPHIE.

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 1d

A friend has left me a message about the situation in Gaza. He says people should be aware that it's not a peace deal. He says it's barely a ceasefire. It's a truce, a pause, a break, a 'chodna'.

His theory is that the king of Qatar panicked when Qatar was attacked.

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah. Unhinged, but Trump probs won't attack Norway now.

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe they were trying to avoid being bombed by the fascist American president. She immediately dedicated her prize to him.

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 3d

why we love cats

A black cat sitting under a table with his front paws inside a pair of red crocs

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 6d

@governor.ca.gov You have a great social media team. Your stance on trans rights or the gender education bill is going to stop you in your tracks. What happened to "they are just trying to live"?

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 8d

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 9d

The amount of suckage never ends.

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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 9d

How the government shutdown does, and does not, affect the military community

Until the shutdown ends, troops will work without paychecks and federal websites and social media accounts will not be updated. Here’s what you need to know.

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

We have so many cat things, ledges, window seats, scratching and climbing things. If we had any more cat friendly, we wouldn't have anyplace for us. I think it's more that they have no boundaries. I've never said no to him before.

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

Very clever. This could work. I'll try it.

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

I could close him out of the kitchen but it would be sad because there's a room that he loves on the opposite side. And they'd all be locked out (we have three.) I have thought of putting orange oil there. They generally don't like citrus. I might try it. I just put double sided tape on. We'll see.

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

True. Usually it's not him who does this. So surprising.

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

Well, this will be on the outside. Eventually I'll redo the doors so I'll take it off. I guess I should do it when he's asleep. I might have to babygate him out of the kitchen. But ask her if she was e4ver able to take the sticky tape off?

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

haha That might work. I should do it before fixing the cupboard fronts in case it destroys them more. Good idea.

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

And by the way, nothing that happened this morning stopped him trying to get in. He's out of time out now (and our youngest looked at me like "why was I in time out? I didn't do anything.) I know this is because we let them do what they want most of the time. But usually they don't want much. 8/x

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

I need Jackson Galaxy. I did think of putting the motion detector compressed air in front of it but I can't find it here. I'd have to order from the UK a motion detector for spray cans and separate spray cans. Not sure if it would get through customs. 7/

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

I decided to clear out the cabinet and try to make sure it was safe for him. In the process something spilled, got on my leg and burned me, damaged the new floor (so it's really not safe for him) and I don't eve n know what it was. So much for just letting him go in there. 6/

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

Our battle started with me saying "No!" and him talking back (MAH!) It has escalated to me putting him in time out while I try to figure out a solution. Last night I turned my back on him,, which usually works. It did work last night but this morning he was at it again. 5/

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

Since our friend left on Tuesday, cat has tried to get inside every day. Normally I would just let him, but there are chemicals in there, and if he gets into that tunnel, I suspect it's where all the electrics start (stove, oven, dishwasher) and it doesn't seem safe+ we can't reach him in there. 4/

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

So now our oldest, who's 9 and is usually the calmest and best, has decided to destroy the cabinet fronts trying to get into the cabinet under the sink. I'm going to have to redo three doors. The worse thing is he got inside once and found out there's a tunnel that goes behind all the cabinets. 3/

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

I've spent weeks redecorating our kitchen, putting new fronts on the cupboards, new floor, moving things around so that we have more usable space. This past week we had our first guest si8nce Covid. (I'm immune compromised). Our cats had a great time with our friend. 2/

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Shoe queen of Atlantis @salomekjones.bsky.social · 10d

I know this is trivial in a world where violent lunatics are destroying everything, but for the first time ever, my cat best friend and I are in a fight. I need cat parent advice. Ready? 1/

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