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Kathy S
@kshannon617.bsky.social
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Upzoning is climate policy. Trans rights are human rights. Working for bike, pedestrian, accessible infrastructure, climate justice and more housing. I block bots, trolls, and people who annoy me. She/her
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Showing off my new @amtrak.com holiday sweater at the last Champaign city council meeting of the year!
Photo of 8 of 9 Champaign City Council members, dressed in festive holiday outfits. We forgot to move the nametags out of the way before taking the picture, so 3 of the council nametags are visible in front of us. I'm wearing my Amtrak holiday sweater, which says "Train bells ring...are you listening".
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Sam is not allowed on the table, and he knows this. All through my breakfast today, he would jump up on the table, and I'd have to chase him down. Over & over & over again. He tried being sneaky. He ran across the table from one end to the other and jumped down before I could grab him.
My black cat Sammy, sitting on a brown couch with a red cushion. There's a guitar hanging on the wall in the background, and a fireplace with stockings hanging on it. Sammy's mouth is open in mid-meow.
December 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Grateful for a beautiful snowy morning, even if my senator refuses to fight for his constituents.
View from my window. Several trees, some bare, some in full autumn color. About two inches of snow is on the ground, making everything more beautiful. The sun is casting shadows on the snow.
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Muppets riding bikes. Animal, a muppet with shaggy red hair and sharp teeth, is chained to his red bike. Dr. Teeth, a muppet musician wearing a felt top hat, a coat with fringe and sparkly blue sleeves, and a gaudy ring, is riding next to him.
November 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Happy national cat day from these two dorks, who fight all day long until it's time to watch tv together.
My cats sleeping on spouse's lap. Ozma is black and white, and has one front paw hanging off into the air. Sammy is black and has smushed his face into her shoulder.
October 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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What do you mean I don't fit in the box?! It's the perfect size for me! #caturday #timelinecleanse #cats
My black and white cat, Ozma, curled up inside a cardboard box that's too small for her.
August 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Behold, the face of evil! (And her catnip toy.)
Ozma, black and white cat with one green eye, sits inside a cardboard box glaring at me, ready to attack. Her puffy catnip toy is beside her.
August 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Wishing you all a sound sleep tonight! #timelinecleanse #cats #catsofbluesky
Two cats sleeping together on my husband's lap. Ozma is black and white, and draped over the lap. Sammy is black and he's snuggling his head against Ozma.
July 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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My kitties really do like each other...when they're both sleeping.
Black & white cat sleeping on my husband's lap, while black kitten leans blissfully against her with his eyes closed.
May 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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My little guy Sammy playing fetch with a milk ring. This is his favorite game! #Cats #CatsofBluesky
April 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Lazy day reading books from my unread pile, with Sammy. Happy #Caturday!
Gorgeous black cat with big ears and green eyes. He's sitting upright on the arm of a couch, and he's half turned to look quizzically at the camera. There's a coat rack in the background and a window, but they're not the important part. Disregard the red and white umbrella hanging from the coat rack and the comic book on the ottoman in the background. Beautiful Sammy the cat is the only important part of the picture.
April 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Way to go Wisconsin!!!
A giant block of swiss cheese is crushing a Tesla Cybertruck. The Wisconsin capitol is seen in the background.
April 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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YUP! My 9-month-old cat is an absolute sweetheart, and also an asshole.
Sammy, a 9 month old black cat with a white spot on his chest, sits in a sunny windowsill plotting his next evil deed.
March 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Do I have to get a third office chair if I want to work at my desk?! #Caturday
Two office chairs next to my desk. Sammy, a black cat, is sitting in one, and Ozma, a black and white cat, is sitting in the other. Clearly neither of them is inclined to move.
February 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Had to say goodbye to Drusilla today. 💔
Drusilla, my black cat with white whiskers and a white spot on her chest. She's sleeping on a blanket covered chair, propped up on pillows. She looks far more majestic and serious in this photo than she ever actually was.
February 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Yesterday was a very long, very hard day. We on council issued the following statement:
Text is on City of Champaign letterhead, with the city's logo of the art deco city hall building. Text reads "Today, Council Member Davion Williams posted a swastika on his personal Facebook page and defended his use of the antisemitic symbol. This blatant display and disregard for the values we uphold as a City is unacceptable. His posts and comments were reckless and we strongly condemn them. We refuse to allow his statements to reflect our City organization or our community." We acknowledge the great pain that so many groups have faced based on their race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and other protected classes. We understand the fear that rips through a community when a local elected official makes residents feel unsafe with their rhetoric. We are determined to strongly lead and do what we do best for our community by speaking up for our residents who feel they have no voice amid the loud hateful speech and acts that surround us. We cannot be silent today! We stand and loudly affirm our commitment to denounce hate at every turn and speak truth and acknowledge the pain of our diverse community members who still suffer due to hate and discrimination. We proudly uphold our City’s strong Human Rights Ordinance which protects the most vulnerable among us. We stand firm and say loudly to all those who call this wonderfully diverse community home, that the City of Champaign values all of our residents. We are a welcoming community and hate has no home here! Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen Council Member Alicia Beck Council Member Jamar Brown Council Member Michael Foellmer Council Member Matthew Gladney Council Member Will Kyles Council Member Vanna Pianfetti Council Member Kathy Shannon
February 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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If you see this post, quote with a bridge from your gallery. #bikesky (My bike's not in the picture but I did bike there!)
Bike trail curving under a very low railroad bridge. This picture is from after some big rains, so the creek next to the trail is slightly overflowing the trail. The railroad bridge is old and is covered with graffiti. Weed trees are growing to the side, among rocks and chunks of concrete debris.
January 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Hard to tell where Sammy ends and the toy starts! #CatsOfBluesky #TimelineCleanse
My black cat Sammy, tangled up with a toy on the stairs. The toy is a purple and white rectangle shaped crinkly pillow with a furry black tail. Sammy is twisting, with one back foot up in the air with claws hooked into the toy's tail, while his head and front half are turned to look at the camera.
January 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Happy #Caturday from Sammy!
Sammy, 8-month-old black kitten with white spot on his chest. This picture makes him look far more noble than he actually is. I was having a hard time getting him to look at the camera at all, since he really wanted to look out the window at people walking their dogs outside.
January 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Staying at my sister's house for Christmas, and the view is very much on point! #SnowGlobeLife
December 23, 2024 at 8:44 PM
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You guysssss!!!! There's a model train setup at Union Station in Chicago now!
December 20, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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It's amazing what you can find on the internet. This is a picture of a set of ornaments I had growing up--my favorites! And yes, I did grow up with a whole lot of Mid Century Modern stuff in my house.
Box of 4 Christmas ornaments. Text says "Unbreakable", "Christmas decorations", "Jewelbrite". Mid Century fonts and stars on package. The ornaments are clear plastic polyhedrons with stylized figures inside. One is a snow person, one is a girl holding a songbook like she's caroling, and the other two are Santa figures.
December 10, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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The other night I had a dream where someone asked me about a horror movie, and whether the monsters were actually scary. I replied, "Well, they're no Sleestaks." I have no idea where my brain came up with that bit of dialogue.
Image from the 1970s television series Land of the Lost, showing Sleestaks. Sleestaks are reptilian looking bipeds with large insect-like eyes. They are green with yellow bodies and webbed feet. Super cheesy looking costumes.
December 6, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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Oh hello!
My one-eyed black and white cat peering over the back of a desk chair, with a wild look in her eye
December 6, 2024 at 3:01 AM
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Anniversary pic! Hard to believe it's been 37 years since our first date. We went to see a band that none of my friends wanted to see...lucky me! Happy first date anniversary @wanderinglogic.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️
Man with a gray hat, white beard, green flannel shirt, and me, with glasses, red curly hair, wearing a black sweater.
December 6, 2024 at 2:55 AM