Ann Marie Ivins
@calicopossum.bsky.social
LSG
she/her/mizzivins
retired teacher
dedicated instigator
too old for this shit
she/her/mizzivins
retired teacher
dedicated instigator
too old for this shit
Just some thoughts, as we have a bit of construction going on in the backyard right now. Hope they help.
June 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Just some thoughts, as we have a bit of construction going on in the backyard right now. Hope they help.
Lunch and water breaks are not optional. If you have some kind of concern as to the whereabouts of a crew member, text or call the contractor. Do not try to interrogate or harangue the rest of the crew. It won’t work, and it’s not your place.
June 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Lunch and water breaks are not optional. If you have some kind of concern as to the whereabouts of a crew member, text or call the contractor. Do not try to interrogate or harangue the rest of the crew. It won’t work, and it’s not your place.
It is always helpful to have several entrances/exits into the workspace. Different materials and tools may need to be transported in different ways. Make sure all of your gates, doors, and windows are functioning and accessible.
June 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It is always helpful to have several entrances/exits into the workspace. Different materials and tools may need to be transported in different ways. Make sure all of your gates, doors, and windows are functioning and accessible.
The phone usage of working adults is none of your business. If you have a problem with this, call or text your contractor. Communication with suppliers, other crews, and other worksites is vital to maintain a smooth workflow. Scheduling usually requires frequent adjustments.
June 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The phone usage of working adults is none of your business. If you have a problem with this, call or text your contractor. Communication with suppliers, other crews, and other worksites is vital to maintain a smooth workflow. Scheduling usually requires frequent adjustments.
The crew working on your project are professionals. Treat them as such. Their personal lives are strictly and entirely off-limits as topics of conversation. This is simple workplace etiquette.
June 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The crew working on your project are professionals. Treat them as such. Their personal lives are strictly and entirely off-limits as topics of conversation. This is simple workplace etiquette.
Unless you’re in the industry, you work through a contractor. You pay the contractor. They hire the crew. If you have issues with anything, contact the contractor first and exclusively.
June 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Unless you’re in the industry, you work through a contractor. You pay the contractor. They hire the crew. If you have issues with anything, contact the contractor first and exclusively.
Here’s some tips on hiring property maintenance and improvement crews, from a San Antonio homeowner. San Antonio, Texas. You may have heard of our town recently.
June 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Here’s some tips on hiring property maintenance and improvement crews, from a San Antonio homeowner. San Antonio, Texas. You may have heard of our town recently.
This is a coup.
February 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This is a coup.
TFW you’re watching Sen. Charles Grassley suck musty orange dick for potash tariff exemptions
February 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
TFW you’re watching Sen. Charles Grassley suck musty orange dick for potash tariff exemptions
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HINT: The administration is not complying with the court order.
Murphy: "I continue to get reports from Connecticut that agencies there, like Head Start programs and community health centers, are actually not receiving the funding they are due. So I think there's a big question as to whether the administration actually is implementing the court order."
February 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
HINT: The administration is not complying with the court order.
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You can also be grit in the gears of the fascist machine. It matters.
February 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
You can also be grit in the gears of the fascist machine. It matters.
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CFPB saves billions for American consumers.
It shuts down scams and predatory fees, and is cracking down on unfair medical debt collection.
But greedy special interests want more money so their corrupt friend Elon Musk is trying to shut down CFPB.
Unacceptable.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
It shuts down scams and predatory fees, and is cracking down on unfair medical debt collection.
But greedy special interests want more money so their corrupt friend Elon Musk is trying to shut down CFPB.
Unacceptable.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Why Elon Musk wants to ‘delete’ an agency that protects your money
The CFPB aims to protect Americans from vested financial interests big and small. That’s why oligarchs want it gone.
www.msnbc.com
February 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
CFPB saves billions for American consumers.
It shuts down scams and predatory fees, and is cracking down on unfair medical debt collection.
But greedy special interests want more money so their corrupt friend Elon Musk is trying to shut down CFPB.
Unacceptable.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
It shuts down scams and predatory fees, and is cracking down on unfair medical debt collection.
But greedy special interests want more money so their corrupt friend Elon Musk is trying to shut down CFPB.
Unacceptable.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
And I’d do it again.
February 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
And I’d do it again.
Could have had this guy.
We’re focused on feeding our kids.
Investing in our schools.
Making sure child care is affordable.
Regardless of the chaos unfolding in Washington, we’re making Minnesota the best state for kids to grow up.
Investing in our schools.
Making sure child care is affordable.
Regardless of the chaos unfolding in Washington, we’re making Minnesota the best state for kids to grow up.
February 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Could have had this guy.
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Is Somebody Doing Something?!
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open.substack.com/pub/statusku...
Is Somebody Doing Something?!
Yes. Let me break it down for you.
open.substack.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Is Somebody Doing Something?!
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But… but… donuts!
February 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
But… but… donuts!
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One of my favorite artists, Brian Kesinger, is doing sketch card commissions to raise money for LA wildfire relief! briankesinger.com/products/ske...
Sketch Card Commission
One of a kind blue pencil sketch on an blank trading card. Limited to 1 character portrait only. 2.5" x 3.5" inches Commission guidelines:The commission can be any character from the galaxy of pop cul...
briankesinger.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:22 AM
One of my favorite artists, Brian Kesinger, is doing sketch card commissions to raise money for LA wildfire relief! briankesinger.com/products/ske...
In small news today, This Cat leapfrogged an elderly gentleman dog on a leisurely stroll, then skidded around the corner in front of him. Insolence.
January 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
In small news today, This Cat leapfrogged an elderly gentleman dog on a leisurely stroll, then skidded around the corner in front of him. Insolence.
Intense holiday yarning to finish this for Mom. Fruit Garden by Janie Crow in the Love is Enough colorway. I love the 3D effect of the flowers.
January 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Intense holiday yarning to finish this for Mom. Fruit Garden by Janie Crow in the Love is Enough colorway. I love the 3D effect of the flowers.
Been studiously avoiding the news this last week. Anything going on?
a picture of a burning earth with fire coming out of it
Alt: a picture of a burning earth with fire coming out of it
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November 15, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Been studiously avoiding the news this last week. Anything going on?