@jessicapenner.bsky.social
A reader, writer, & part-time voyeur. No DMs, please!
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I can't believe this was only 17 days ago
I gotta give it up to the writers tho. If NYC elects a Muslim mayor on the day Dick Cheney died, that is one hell of a slow played story arc. Every time you want to fire 2025's writers room they give you a little narrative resolution as a treat.
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I can't believe this was only 17 days ago
My pile of jeans is looking at me right now
“But Frog,” said Toad, “if I pick up my pants and jacket right now, then I will not have to pick them up tomorrow, will I?”
“No,” said Frog, “You will not have to.”
Toad picked up his clothes. He put them in the closet.
“No,” said Frog, “You will not have to.”
Toad picked up his clothes. He put them in the closet.
November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
My pile of jeans is looking at me right now
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‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
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November 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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If you’re in the city, @jessicapenner.bsky.social will be reading some of her work at the Ilon Art Gallery Collection (57 Stanton St., LES, NYC) on Thursday 11/13 from 4 pm - 7 pm
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
If you’re in the city, @jessicapenner.bsky.social will be reading some of her work at the Ilon Art Gallery Collection (57 Stanton St., LES, NYC) on Thursday 11/13 from 4 pm - 7 pm
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when new yorkers all experience something on social media it's like a rat that got ahold of a brazil nut. when upper midwesterners all experience something on social media it's a breathtaking dance of radiant light and color across the entire night sky
November 12, 2025 at 3:35 AM
when new yorkers all experience something on social media it's like a rat that got ahold of a brazil nut. when upper midwesterners all experience something on social media it's a breathtaking dance of radiant light and color across the entire night sky
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One of many reasons I have no interest in visiting Dubai.
November 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
One of many reasons I have no interest in visiting Dubai.
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since all my dreams are coming true I fully expect to learn first thing tomorrow that james carville has retired
I am no longer employed so I'm not blogging Zohran tonight but I can just repeat exactly what I said in June :-)
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
The Democratic Party Needs to Learn from Zohran Mamdani's Guts and Backbone
Zohran Mamdani did something different, and it made all the difference.
www.teenvogue.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
since all my dreams are coming true I fully expect to learn first thing tomorrow that james carville has retired
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live view from cuomo hq
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
live view from cuomo hq
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Lol
I gotta give it up to the writers tho. If NYC elects a Muslim mayor on the day Dick Cheney died, that is one hell of a slow played story arc. Every time you want to fire 2025's writers room they give you a little narrative resolution as a treat.
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Lol
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This could easily be in my area... @2bdynamic.bsky.social @jami-jam.bsky.social @tammykomoff.bsky.social @tebarrett.bsky.social @georgeyuhasz-7.bsky.social @jamesfloveiv.bsky.social @lalawriter71.bsky.social @rockape65.bsky.social @kellymiller.bsky.social @kanekavi.sheshed.rocks @melrea.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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JD @piperformissouri.bsky.social @stltoday.com @kansascity.com @stegenmodem.bsky.social @tebarrett.bsky.social @lalawriter71.bsky.social @serinahartwell.bsky.social @suzannesmithwriter.bsky.social @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social @artbyseranya.bsky.social @kanekavi.sheshed.rocks @melrea.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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SCOOP w/ @dell.bsky.social: the FBI is warning law enforcement to look out for people impersonating ICE to facilitate other criminal acts
Plus, some odd details I got via FOIA about a March incident in which an aspiring prank YouTuber allegedly impersonated ICE:
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
Plus, some odd details I got via FOIA about a March incident in which an aspiring prank YouTuber allegedly impersonated ICE:
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
SCOOP w/ @dell.bsky.social: the FBI is warning law enforcement to look out for people impersonating ICE to facilitate other criminal acts
Plus, some odd details I got via FOIA about a March incident in which an aspiring prank YouTuber allegedly impersonated ICE:
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
Plus, some odd details I got via FOIA about a March incident in which an aspiring prank YouTuber allegedly impersonated ICE:
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
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Masterful campaign. Start to finish.
A few days after the presidential election one year ago, we went to Fordham Road in the Bronx.
It was a little different last week.
It was a little different last week.
November 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Masterful campaign. Start to finish.
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“If you live in a 15 minute city but your barista can’t afford to live there too, you don’t live in a 15 minute city, you live in a theme park.“
who creates the lively art and music scenes if the rent is too high? who makes cultural life? who serves you food or washes your dishes? who creates the fancy little restaurants that draw you to urban living? affordable housing is at the heart of what makes city life worthwhile.
October 26, 2025 at 6:59 AM
“If you live in a 15 minute city but your barista can’t afford to live there too, you don’t live in a 15 minute city, you live in a theme park.“
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Americans simply do not understand how much space and work crops are to grow because of the disconnect of having constant access to perfect tomatoes in the store. Subsistence farming is a FULL TIME JOB. Everything in the world wants to kill or eat your crops and is much more experienced at doing so.
On Threads, the usual suspects are telling ppl about to lose SNAP benefits to just start a garden. As a gardener, I had to laugh. You need at LEAST an acre of land to feed a family of 4. Start-up costs are enormous. But yes, subsistence farming on the balcony of your rental apartment is the answer
October 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Americans simply do not understand how much space and work crops are to grow because of the disconnect of having constant access to perfect tomatoes in the store. Subsistence farming is a FULL TIME JOB. Everything in the world wants to kill or eat your crops and is much more experienced at doing so.