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Joey McAllister

@joeymcallister.com

This is so clever and also maybe a Silent Hill enemy.

Journal of Art in Society @artinsociety.bsky.social · 7h

19th century wooden “walking” doll with a wheel of eight legs ~ when costumed, the doll’s long dress would cover most of the leg mechanism, allowing the doll to “walk” when moving, while appearing to have only two legs at any one time www.theriaults.com/events/listi...

November 27, 2025 at 7:15 AM

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Jimmy Lonetti

@djgloverepair.bsky.social

One of my favorite objects. A paper mache bowl I made in elementary school using the Sunday comics. Have always just kept random buttons, pins, ect. in it.

November 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM

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The thread o’ tweets

@threadotweets.bsky.social

lauren
@NotABigJerk
For everyone visiting their parents
this week:
LG tvs call it TrueMotion
Roku/TCL calls it Action Smoothing
Samsung calls it Auto Motion Plus
Sony calls it MotionFlow
Panasonic calls it Intelligent Frame Creation
Amazon Fire TVs call it Motion
Processing
12/25/22

March 1, 2025 at 7:32 AM

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JayIsPainting 🍁

@jayispainting.earthskyart.ca

I'm old.

If you're not, listen to this.

Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.

Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.

It's literally never been more important.

November 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM

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Skeetlet S. Pumpkins

@sithlet.bsky.social

My new favorite whiskey glasses aren’t whiskey glasses at all. They’re Godzilla sake glasses.

A white ceramic sake glass with a blue and pink painted landscape with a pagoda style temple and Mount Fuji in the background. In the foreground, Godzilla is ruining everything.

November 27, 2025 at 4:20 AM

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Emily "Babe" St. James

@emilystjams.bsky.social

I will pay for a show that is Planet of the Apes with dolphins. Paul Gross is in the Charlton Heston role, and all the dolphins have Newfoundland accents for some reason.

November 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM

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Tim Onion

@bencollins.bsky.social

This is true. It is the best email I got this year.

I work as an elder and hospice caregiver, which I am oddly passionate about. I can love on them shamelessly and no one complains about my codependence. It's a win-win situation.

Many of my caregiving colleagues complain about the repetitive questions and, sometimes reactions, of the elderly, especially when those patients happen to read the newspaper, especially with the current downward spiral of our country — as if these people haven't lived through enough horror...

I love my dementia peeps, but sometimes wonder if there's a Guinness Book World Record for how many times an hour a dementia patient can repeat the same question — it's got to be in the hundreds. At least with small children, they ask different questions. Dementia patients will get stuck on one short question and ask it until you can interrupt their train(carousel) of thought and successfully redirect their attention. That carousel is pretty manic sometimes.

A couple days ago, I picked up my mail from the post office and drove over to the nursing home to take (let's call her "Miss Daisy") Miss Daisy out for a drive. Before we took off on our road trip, to the end of The Road and back, in our landlocked little town (Juneau, Alaska), I set my copy of The Onion down in front of her.

Over our two-hour excursion, tiny Miss Daisy read that front page at least a dozen times and each time she would snicker, giggle, and guffaw, then put it down on the dash board and, a minute later, discover it anew. I think it was the best afternoon of my life. We don't often hear them laugh and when they do, it's the sweetest thing you've ever heard.

...

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for the really important work all of you do. You make the world a better place.

November 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM

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Bill Childs

@billchilds.bsky.social

The beloved traditional Thanksgiving Eve thawing of the grill so it will open

A Big Green Egg grill with a hair dryer in its vent

November 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM

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Tinman contre la caste

@bcmfietser.bsky.social

Saint Paul City Council has called for an investigation into police use of force and separation ordinance compliance. Here's the press release, in multiple parts, I got via email at 5:40pm today. I want to thank the Councilmembers for their public statements on this issue.

Saint Paul City Council Calls for Investigation Into Police Use of Force and Separation Ordinance Compliance Councilmembers Respond to Community Outrage Over Police Use of Force at Payne-Phalen Protest

November 26, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Jay Willms, Phone: 651-266-8564 | Email: jay.willms@ci.stpaul.mn.us

SAINT PAUL – Yesterday morning in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood, the people of Saint Paul witnessed Saint Paul police officers using force on community members as they exercised their First Amendment rights to observe and protest an action by federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

While important questions remain, what is certain is that Saint Paul has a separation ordinance that draws a clear line between the Saint Paul Police Department officers and federal immigration agents and actions. Our separation ordinance exists as a fundamental public safety measure to ensure that every resident of our city- regardless of immigration status- feels safe calling on local law enforcement. That our communities have been left in doubt about the integrity of our separation ordinance and our police force is a reality that the City Council takes seriously.

Councilmember Nelsie Yang, who represents Ward 6 where yesterday’s event took place, said, “First and foremost, ICE has no place in our city. Second, I am deeply horrified by the way our Saint Paul police officers conducted themselves yesterday. What we witnessed from SPPD was not reflective of our values in safety for all. It speaks volumes about the growth edges in SPPD and the need to act with humility by learning from our community about what fighting fascism looks like rather than being complicit in it.”

“Yesterday was an awful and heartbreaking day for the East Side and for our entire city,” said Ward 7 Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson. “No matter the explanations offered or the intentions behind yesterday’s events, the impact remains the same: trust between our community, our Saint Paul Police Department, and the City has been broken. Our City has ordinances, and SPPD has policies and standards in place truly designed to protect all of our residents. We have handled many protests—many tough days for our city—that simply do not turn into what we saw on the East Side yesterday. I support the residents’ demands and the council in getting the answers we need to make sure yesterday never happens again on the East Side or in the City of Saint Paul.”The City Council has heard overwhelming cries from the public demanding accountability. In the immediate term, we are calling for:

A thorough investigation of SPPD’s use of force and adherence to our separation ordinance in yesterday’s incident, to be conducted by the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission;

An audit of the public cost incurred as a result of yesterday’s actions.

These actions will be formally initiated by Council resolution at the next Saint Paul City Council meeting on December 3rd.

Saint Paul City Council President and Ward 2 Councilmember Rebecca Noecker shared, “Yesterday’s events raise serious concerns about the use of force by our police officers and the integrity of our separation ordinance. Every resident of Saint Paul, regardless of immigration status, deserves to feel safe and protected by local law enforcement. My colleagues and I are committed to a full, transparent investigation into what happened, including a review of adherence to our separation ordinance and SPPD’s use of force policies. We are committed to taking any steps necessary to strengthen oversight and accountability for the department."

Council Vice President HwaJeong Kim, who represents Ward 5 and who was present at the event on Tuesday, said “I’m enraged by the lack of de-escalation and care by our Police Department. Yesterday, I witnessed our officers fire indiscriminately at the press and community members, injuring several. We were tear gassed, pepper sprayed in the face and hit with lower lethals. To be clear, ANY release of chemical weapons, especially in a residential neighborhood, should be banned regardless of whether it’s federal or local law enforcement. It’s also clear our separation ordinance and our use of force policy don’t go far enough in protecting residents. Demands for policy change, transparency, and accountability need to be acted on by this council. Time and time again, our police department has shown a clear disregard for residents and their right to protest. Their level of posturing and escalation is all too familiar to communities of color, activists, and organizers.”

“Our community deserves better than fear-based enforcement that strips people of dignity and humanity,” said Ward 1 Councilmember Anika Bowie. “What happened [on Tuesday] is not an immigration problem; it is a failure of policy, governance, and political courage.”

Ward 3 Councilmember Saura Jost stated, “I am displeased with the conduct of SPPD yesterday. Our neighbors and a journalist were injured. Our city must be a place where every resident feels welcome and safe. We expect our Police Department to uphold these values and maintain trust with the community. That trust has been harmed. We have heard concerns about yesterday’s actions by SPPD regarding the separation ordinance, their conduct on scene, and use of force. We will review whether these actions align with our policies and city values. Chief Henry and Mayor Carter have both committed to that. Transparency and accountability are essential, and I am committed to providing both as we move forward. Our residents deserve clear answers.”

“The last two weeks have made clear that the federal government is a threat to the safety and well-being of the residents of Saint Paul, particularly our immigrant community members,” said Ward 4 Councilmember Molly Coleman. “When federal enforcement agencies are harming our city’s residents, it’s more important than ever that every single person in Saint Paul is able to trust that our police department is holding itself to the highest standard of excellence in promoting true public safety. What we saw yesterday was police behavior that failed to come even close to meeting that bar. I am committed to swiftly getting the answers that our residents deserve, and ensuring that there is full accountability for any officer who failed to follow our separation ordinance or failed to follow our use-of-force policy. I also intend to work closely with my colleagues to use every power at our disposal through oversight, budgetary decisions, and policymaking to help rebuild trust between the City and our residents.”

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November 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM

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The English Oak Project

@thekentacorn.bsky.social

The Darley Oak, Cornwall

At least 800 years old

Photo: Greg Martin

November 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM

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Chris Ingraham

@cingraham.bsky.social

From the MN Society for Professional Journalists: St. Paul police shot three photojournalists (MPR, Reuters, Sahan Journal) with "less lethal" munitions during an ICE operation yesterday. One had to go to the hospital. They say they were specifically targeted by St. Paul police.

MNSPJ condemns St. Paul police attacks on journalists

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists strongly condemns attacks on journalists by law enforcement on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, during a federal operation in St. Paul.

At least three local photojournalists were injured by less-lethal munitions deployed by St. Paul police officers while covering the story. One was transported to the hospital in an ambulance. All three journalists were clearly identified as press with badges and/or vests, in addition to having cameras in hand, clearly at work. All three photojournalists and multiple other local journalists on scene were also injured by chemical irritants.

Kerem Yücel, with MPR News, was hit by a less-lethal munition in the shoulder and was transported to a hospital by ambulance. He has since been released and is recovering. Tim Evans, a freelance photojournalist with Reuters, was struck in the stomach with a pepper ball round. Aaron Nesheim, a photojournalist with Sahan Journal, was struck in the head with a pepper ball round. Evans and Nesheim did not require hospitalization.

The three journalists hit by munitions shared with MNSPJ that they believe they were targeted by law enforcement for doing their jobs. Photojournalists are on the frontlines of documenting history and it is imperative that they are kept safe and their First Amendment rights are protected.

Attacking journalists sends a message to both journalists and everyday citizens that their First Amendment rights will not be respected. The First Amendment protects the rights of journalists to report on their communities and provide information that communities need — information that, on Tuesday, was not transparently available from any law enforcement agency.

We demand answers from St. Paul city leadership about why the city’s police department attacked our colleagues and a commitment to seeing that this will never happen again.

November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM

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Adam

@mnorthstar82.bsky.social

The SPPD chief should lose his job over this.

Chris Ingraham @cingraham.bsky.social · 20h

From the MN Society for Professional Journalists: St. Paul police shot three photojournalists (MPR, Reuters, Sahan Journal) with "less lethal" munitions during an ICE operation yesterday. One had to go to the hospital. They say they were specifically targeted by St. Paul police.

November 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM

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TKarney

@pecunium.bsky.social

This is why people spent/saved more during Lockdown.

It wasn’t the stimulus checks, it was not being required to spend all that money just to survive.

2. The Cliff at $45,000 (The Healthcare Trap)

The family earns a $10,000 raise. Good news? No. At this level, the parents lose Medicaid eligibility. Suddenly, they must pay premiums and deductibles.
• Income Gain: +$10,000
• Expense Increase: +$10,567
• Net Result: They are poorer than before. The effective tax on this mobility is over
100%.

3. The Cliff at $65,000 (The Childcare Trap)

This is the breaker. The family works harder. They get promoted to $65,000. They are now solidly "Working Class."
But at roughly this level, childcare subsidies vanish. They must now pay the full market rate for daycare.
• Income Gain: +$20,000 (from $45k)
• Expense Increase: +$28,000 (jumping from co-pays to full tuition)

• Net Result: Total collapse.

When you run the net-income numbers, a family earning $100,000 is effectively in a worse monthly financial position than a family earning $40,000.

November 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM

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Chem ⛆✈︎

@chemtrail.club

My latest guide to whether you’re paying for the product or the brand:

Existential Dread: Product
Moral Crisis: Product
Cognitive Dissonance: Brand
Solipsism: Product and Brand

November 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM

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K. A. “Kîck Åß” Pillë

@keithpille.bsky.social

I’d like to file a Truth in Naming complaint

mpls photo bot @mplsphotobot.bsky.social · 17h

Margaret Angst (1935)
Source: Hennepin County Library

Angst attended West High School

November 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM

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Tim-my Eat World 😋🌏🎶

@t2thacoops.bsky.social

Madi Diaz put out acoustic covers of blink-182's entire 'Enema of the State' album on Bandcamp called

'Enema of the Garden State'

proceeds go to the Defending Our Neighbors -fund for victims of ICE displacement

FUCK ICE

Enema Of The Garden State, by Madi Diaz

12 track album

madidiaz.bandcamp.com

November 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM

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Phil Lewis

@phillewis.bsky.social

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn't known, AP source says.

November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM

Joey McAllister

@joeymcallister.com

OMG PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT

Keb’ Mo’ @kebmo.com · 18h

🎨💙 NEW! Keb’ Mo’ Coloring Book 💙🎨💜🩵💛🫶
Created with love by his sister, Connie Moore. This is inspired by Keb’ Mo’s music — each page with a QR code so you can listen while you color 🎶✨
Available on Amazon: amzn.to/4oZMlbo (amzn.to/4oZMlbo)

#KebMo #ColorTheBlues
#RelaxAndColor #BluesMusic

November 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM

Joey McAllister

@joeymcallister.com

You folks with stand and/or hand mixers must be living the high life.

November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Joey McAllister

@joeymcallister.com

Thanksgiving conversation

My spoon is too big

YouTube video by Zay

youtu.be

November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM

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K. A. “Kîck Åß” Pillë

@keithpille.bsky.social

man, it is an absolute skating rink out there on the side streets

November 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM

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David_j_roth

@davidjroth.bsky.social

CDC website altered at Robert F. Kennedy's behest to reflect his belief that "all events depicted in the film Ghostbusters really happened."

November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM

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David Brauer

@dbrauer.net

I have a lot of faith in the people of St. Paul being able to wrest back control of their cops. It’s not my city so maybe I’m missing something, but I see strong yet not naive statements from council members & citizenry is engaged & articulate. I hope StP has fewer reactionaries than Minneapolis.

November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM

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Ben K.

@benjaminkabak.com

I think we can safely say that the Leavitt's brother called ICE on his ex, the mother of his child, and I have to say: I have no desire to respect, find common ground or share the country with these monsters.

Nolan Hicks @ndhapple.bsky.social · 1d

“After Ferreira was detained, Dos Santos Rodrigues said Michael Leavitt Sr. and his father, Bob Leavitt, reached out to her.”

“‘They just kept saying, ‘Tell her to self-deport,’” she recalled. “Self-deport to where? Brazil is not her home.’” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/m...

‘Brazil is not her home.’ Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, brought to US as child, detained by ICE. - The Boston Globe

Bruna Ferreira, 33, was brought to the United States as a child in 1998. She is now in removal proceedings in Louisiana.

www.bostonglobe.com

November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Joey McAllister

@joeymcallister.com

😐

A snowman with flowers for eyes and a stick for a mouth in a straight horizontal line. It also has a small snow cap.

November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM

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