Grace Riley
@graceriley.bsky.social
Nonprofit Operations. Local MSP politiholic. Biker. Skier. Canner. I believe in making pie crust from scratch. And in the power of voting. Co-founder of Gray Mallard Theater Co. and Shakespeare at the Pub producer. She/her
The snowglobe snow is so pretty that it's an immediate mood booster.
January 21, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The snowglobe snow is so pretty that it's an immediate mood booster.
I had a theater company meeting and then shared a meal with my mother and aunt, and I can feel the release of tension - it was good to spend time with good company to replenish my reserves. Art and laughter are restorative, and I hope you’re able to find some, too.
January 20, 2026 at 2:57 AM
I had a theater company meeting and then shared a meal with my mother and aunt, and I can feel the release of tension - it was good to spend time with good company to replenish my reserves. Art and laughter are restorative, and I hope you’re able to find some, too.
KinhDo in Richfield. Everyone had their favorite order - my grandmother was hot and spicy chicken, an uncle was beef and potatoes - but everyone could have a bit of anything. Almost always takeout, eaten at my grandmother’s dining table. I wish I could have tried it again as an adult.
Sunday night timeline cleanse
please tell me about your favorite lost restaurant (closed for at least 5 years, like I really want you to go back into the vault), why you loved it and what you ate there
please tell me about your favorite lost restaurant (closed for at least 5 years, like I really want you to go back into the vault), why you loved it and what you ate there
January 19, 2026 at 2:18 AM
KinhDo in Richfield. Everyone had their favorite order - my grandmother was hot and spicy chicken, an uncle was beef and potatoes - but everyone could have a bit of anything. Almost always takeout, eaten at my grandmother’s dining table. I wish I could have tried it again as an adult.
I bought an “Abolish ICE” flag from @flagsforgood.com in December. I’ve never put up a full-sized flag before - I have a rotating set of garden flags. This flag seemed so massive. It was startling to my partner and me when we looked at the house.
Anyways, it doesn’t seem too big anymore.
Anyways, it doesn’t seem too big anymore.
January 19, 2026 at 1:11 AM
I bought an “Abolish ICE” flag from @flagsforgood.com in December. I’ve never put up a full-sized flag before - I have a rotating set of garden flags. This flag seemed so massive. It was startling to my partner and me when we looked at the house.
Anyways, it doesn’t seem too big anymore.
Anyways, it doesn’t seem too big anymore.
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The way “stay safe” has replaced almost all other goodbyes here
January 18, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The way “stay safe” has replaced almost all other goodbyes here
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[taps the 🧵]
National media: Please stop describing what’s happening in Minneapolis as “protests.” There has been a modest, sustained protest outside the Whipple federal building, about 10 miles from downtown, but... 1/3
January 18, 2026 at 3:20 PM
[taps the 🧵]
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This poll shows that 74% of Democrats support abolishing ICE, with 53% *strongly* supporting getting rid of the agency.
Any elected Democrat who wants ICE to exist is outside the mainstream of their party and the people they purport to represent.
Any elected Democrat who wants ICE to exist is outside the mainstream of their party and the people they purport to represent.
YouGov poll - In the future, would you support or oppose...
Eliminating ICE as a federal agency?
Support 42%
Oppose 45%
Reducing ICE’s size and funding
Support 48%
Oppose 37%
d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/IC...
Eliminating ICE as a federal agency?
Support 42%
Oppose 45%
Reducing ICE’s size and funding
Support 48%
Oppose 37%
d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/IC...
January 13, 2026 at 1:59 AM
This poll shows that 74% of Democrats support abolishing ICE, with 53% *strongly* supporting getting rid of the agency.
Any elected Democrat who wants ICE to exist is outside the mainstream of their party and the people they purport to represent.
Any elected Democrat who wants ICE to exist is outside the mainstream of their party and the people they purport to represent.
There’s no bad weather, only bad clothes.
If you know me IRL you know I think Minnesota exceptionalism is typically unwarranted but do you know what we are good as fuck at? being outside in the cold. for hours. we'll meet ICE outside no matter what the temp. fucking pussies.
January 13, 2026 at 4:57 AM
There’s no bad weather, only bad clothes.
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I see the "how will we enforce the laws if we abolish ice?" thing is being trotted out and three things:
1. Ice isn't old enough to rent a car
2. How did we enforce them before ice, isn't that an option?
3. Should we even be enforcing these laws?
1. Ice isn't old enough to rent a car
2. How did we enforce them before ice, isn't that an option?
3. Should we even be enforcing these laws?
January 9, 2026 at 10:58 PM
I see the "how will we enforce the laws if we abolish ice?" thing is being trotted out and three things:
1. Ice isn't old enough to rent a car
2. How did we enforce them before ice, isn't that an option?
3. Should we even be enforcing these laws?
1. Ice isn't old enough to rent a car
2. How did we enforce them before ice, isn't that an option?
3. Should we even be enforcing these laws?
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The story of the 1st Minnesota’s charge at Gettysburg, suffering 80% casualties in 5 minutes, is a good one if you’re into that sort of thing
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Min...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Min...
![The regiment's most notable action occurred during the second day of fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg. On said day, Major General Winfield Scott Hancock ordered the 1st Minnesota, composed of roughly 250 men, to charge into Cadmus M. Wilcox's Alabama Brigade (which consisted of 1700 men), of Richard H. Anderson's Division, Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. Although the regiment was outnumbered by a ratio of at least 5 to 1, charging was Hancock's only opportunity to buy time for Union reinforcements to arrive. One survivor stated afterward that he expected the advance to result in "death or wounds to us all."[11] The regiment immediately obeyed the order and Hancock was reportedly amazed at the unit's discipline and sacrifice. This action blunted the Confederate attack and helped preserve the Union's precarious position on Cemetery Ridge at the end of the second day of the battle.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:zyddwpojhtmjojwgpuoshkuo/bafkreigxynt3omgc2tegzbxy4vxgswopgt2fnmvj7nukfcldanuh3a3iru@jpeg)
January 9, 2026 at 3:54 AM
The story of the 1st Minnesota’s charge at Gettysburg, suffering 80% casualties in 5 minutes, is a good one if you’re into that sort of thing
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Min...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Min...
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…it should break your heart to kill.
January 8, 2026 at 4:02 AM
…it should break your heart to kill.
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a few thoughts youtu.be/lERS4kJIQR8
Abolish ICE
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
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January 8, 2026 at 1:42 AM
a few thoughts youtu.be/lERS4kJIQR8
My family often gives food as Christmas gifts. Ever so glad to come home to my aunt’s spaghetti sauce after this first day back in the office and to have my cousin’s chili defrosting for tomorrow.
January 6, 2026 at 1:15 AM
My family often gives food as Christmas gifts. Ever so glad to come home to my aunt’s spaghetti sauce after this first day back in the office and to have my cousin’s chili defrosting for tomorrow.
I thought of a recipe to use up random leftovers in the fridge, one of the best signs that stress and fatigue are fading. I’m now enjoying a bowl of arugula cauliflower soup on this gray January afternoon.
January 4, 2026 at 8:41 PM
I thought of a recipe to use up random leftovers in the fridge, one of the best signs that stress and fatigue are fading. I’m now enjoying a bowl of arugula cauliflower soup on this gray January afternoon.
Discovered something that made me so suddenly hangry that I slowly backed away from my computer and inhaled a burrito before I sent the email I that had started drafting.
December 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Discovered something that made me so suddenly hangry that I slowly backed away from my computer and inhaled a burrito before I sent the email I that had started drafting.
Once when dating, I dropped so many hints about wanting a robe ahead of my birthday. No robe. After that ended, I mentioned it once to my current partner, almost out of habit, realized it, and made a point not to do it again. The next gift giving holiday, he gave me a robe.
Couldn't disagree with this more. Women say what they want every day. If you don't remember, that's on you. Not her friends.
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Once when dating, I dropped so many hints about wanting a robe ahead of my birthday. No robe. After that ended, I mentioned it once to my current partner, almost out of habit, realized it, and made a point not to do it again. The next gift giving holiday, he gave me a robe.
In the midst of so much stress and ugliness, I got to spend my day outdoors on a beautiful winter day and see stupid cute kids waddle in ski boots.
December 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
In the midst of so much stress and ugliness, I got to spend my day outdoors on a beautiful winter day and see stupid cute kids waddle in ski boots.
I visited the Louis Vuitton Foundation last month, and walked by the Grand Palais later that day. It was very cool to visit and take in both the building and the view. It has an exhibit about the building itself that we loved. His buildings make me pause and note the surroundings more completely.
December 6, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I visited the Louis Vuitton Foundation last month, and walked by the Grand Palais later that day. It was very cool to visit and take in both the building and the view. It has an exhibit about the building itself that we loved. His buildings make me pause and note the surroundings more completely.
Oh, the responses are so good. I’ve snorted and/or squealed with laughter at MANY different stories.
My mother forgetting to remove the plastic wrap when baking rolls doesn’t even rate compared to most of these tales.
My mother forgetting to remove the plastic wrap when baking rolls doesn’t even rate compared to most of these tales.
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Oh, the responses are so good. I’ve snorted and/or squealed with laughter at MANY different stories.
My mother forgetting to remove the plastic wrap when baking rolls doesn’t even rate compared to most of these tales.
My mother forgetting to remove the plastic wrap when baking rolls doesn’t even rate compared to most of these tales.
Earlier today I realized I was crossing into the “too many desserts” space of Thanksgiving planning, but then a friend I didn’t expect to accept the invitation did and is bringing two others. Two pies (pumpkin, cherry), two tassies (pecan, buttermilk), and a bar (cranberry lemon) it is.
November 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Earlier today I realized I was crossing into the “too many desserts” space of Thanksgiving planning, but then a friend I didn’t expect to accept the invitation did and is bringing two others. Two pies (pumpkin, cherry), two tassies (pecan, buttermilk), and a bar (cranberry lemon) it is.
Minnesota nonprofit fundraising folks, I hope you have a wildly successful Give to the Max Day.
November 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Minnesota nonprofit fundraising folks, I hope you have a wildly successful Give to the Max Day.
I had the big onboarding session for ski school today. Two men, I felt, dismissed, insulted, and/or ignored my work in previous seasons in comments. I decided to call them out on it afterwards, and hey, some actual good conversations happened.
Cheers to not stifling things?
Cheers to not stifling things?
November 9, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I had the big onboarding session for ski school today. Two men, I felt, dismissed, insulted, and/or ignored my work in previous seasons in comments. I decided to call them out on it afterwards, and hey, some actual good conversations happened.
Cheers to not stifling things?
Cheers to not stifling things?
These results are the equivalent of a spoiler to THE CITY WE BECAME.
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
These results are the equivalent of a spoiler to THE CITY WE BECAME.
Today is election day, and it is also roast the gravy turkey day. I am still figuring out my convection oven. I lowered the recipe’s temp by 25 degrees and checked after 90 min - the 13.5# bird was already passed 165 degrees. I'll lower the temp even more next time, I guess?
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today is election day, and it is also roast the gravy turkey day. I am still figuring out my convection oven. I lowered the recipe’s temp by 25 degrees and checked after 90 min - the 13.5# bird was already passed 165 degrees. I'll lower the temp even more next time, I guess?
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The polls are officially open, Minneapolis!
Today you can choose a different course for our city. You can choose a mayor who cares as much about your city and your neighbors as I know you do.
We deserve better, Minneapolis. Rank me first when you vote today so we can do better – together.
Today you can choose a different course for our city. You can choose a mayor who cares as much about your city and your neighbors as I know you do.
We deserve better, Minneapolis. Rank me first when you vote today so we can do better – together.
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The polls are officially open, Minneapolis!
Today you can choose a different course for our city. You can choose a mayor who cares as much about your city and your neighbors as I know you do.
We deserve better, Minneapolis. Rank me first when you vote today so we can do better – together.
Today you can choose a different course for our city. You can choose a mayor who cares as much about your city and your neighbors as I know you do.
We deserve better, Minneapolis. Rank me first when you vote today so we can do better – together.