Laurence
@piewords.bsky.social
Information Pro trying to go sane in a crazy world. All my skeets are MY thoughts, so blame me; everyone else does. War Eagle!!! 🖖 [He/Him]
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This is a total stab in the dark for my #phillies fan friends out there.
Ages ago (15+ years) the Phils sold this Phanatic ornament. My brother and his family had one they loved, but lost along with everything else in the CA fires last year. I can't find one anywhere online.
Anyone have any leads?
Ages ago (15+ years) the Phils sold this Phanatic ornament. My brother and his family had one they loved, but lost along with everything else in the CA fires last year. I can't find one anywhere online.
Anyone have any leads?
December 4, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This is a total stab in the dark for my #phillies fan friends out there.
Ages ago (15+ years) the Phils sold this Phanatic ornament. My brother and his family had one they loved, but lost along with everything else in the CA fires last year. I can't find one anywhere online.
Anyone have any leads?
Ages ago (15+ years) the Phils sold this Phanatic ornament. My brother and his family had one they loved, but lost along with everything else in the CA fires last year. I can't find one anywhere online.
Anyone have any leads?
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The National Park Service will be replacing two free admission days celebrating Black Americans -- MLK Day and Juneteenth -- and replacing them with Trump's birthday. Ironic since by all accounts Trump hates the NPS.
www.sfgate.com/national-par...
www.sfgate.com/national-par...
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
www.sfgate.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The National Park Service will be replacing two free admission days celebrating Black Americans -- MLK Day and Juneteenth -- and replacing them with Trump's birthday. Ironic since by all accounts Trump hates the NPS.
www.sfgate.com/national-par...
www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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Submarin.
The Bay took over the highway during this morning's #KingTides in Marin.
December 5, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Submarin.
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Someone has been putting up these posters of Mike Johnson around DC
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Someone has been putting up these posters of Mike Johnson around DC
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This is Poncho. He's trying to fix some mistakes on his medical record. Actually does not require any more shots, must have been a typo. 12/10 (TT: veterinariabarranquitas)
December 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
This is Poncho. He's trying to fix some mistakes on his medical record. Actually does not require any more shots, must have been a typo. 12/10 (TT: veterinariabarranquitas)
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December 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Today I learned that NASA has a collection of free ebooks that can be downloaded as pdfs or ebub format.
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
Science e-Books - NASA Science
From Earth and the other planets in our solar system, to supermassive black holes and the distant galaxies that contain them, explore NASA science and imagery through our library of e-books.
science.nasa.gov
December 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Today I learned that NASA has a collection of free ebooks that can be downloaded as pdfs or ebub format.
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
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Ireland to boycott the Eurovision due to Israel’s participation in the competition
Spain and The Netherlands are also withdrawing from the competition for the same reason
www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
Spain and The Netherlands are also withdrawing from the competition for the same reason
www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
RTÉ to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel
Ireland will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, and it will not be broadcast on RTÉ, after organiser the European Broadcasting Union confirmed today that Israel will be allowed to...
www.rte.ie
December 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Ireland to boycott the Eurovision due to Israel’s participation in the competition
Spain and The Netherlands are also withdrawing from the competition for the same reason
www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
Spain and The Netherlands are also withdrawing from the competition for the same reason
www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
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given the same opportunity, Taika Waititi did not squander it. UNLIKE SOME.
a woman in a superhero costume is standing in a field .
Alt: Cate Blanchett in Thor Ragnarok being just really, insanely, absurdly hot as a queen not dark but beautiful and terrible as the dawn, treacherous as the sea, stronger than the foundations of the earth.
media.tenor.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
given the same opportunity, Taika Waititi did not squander it. UNLIKE SOME.
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Women who vote for and enable Donald Trump are shocked that the men in their party don't see women as equals.
If only there had been signs!!!!
If only there had been signs!!!!
A member of the House Republican caucus said this.
Oh. So things are BAD bad.
Oh. So things are BAD bad.
December 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Women who vote for and enable Donald Trump are shocked that the men in their party don't see women as equals.
If only there had been signs!!!!
If only there had been signs!!!!
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Dawson's Fleet
🚨 BREAKING - New Star Trek: #StarfleetAcademy Poster!
The first season of the new #StarTrek live-action series premieres January 15th on Paramount+
🖖 Will YOU be watching?
The first season of the new #StarTrek live-action series premieres January 15th on Paramount+
🖖 Will YOU be watching?
December 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Dawson's Fleet
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December 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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What with new games getting harder to fund, gaming PCs getting harder to build cheaply, consoles getting more expensive, you might has well go retro and take advantage of the massive back catalogue you've never experienced before instead.
December 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What with new games getting harder to fund, gaming PCs getting harder to build cheaply, consoles getting more expensive, you might has well go retro and take advantage of the massive back catalogue you've never experienced before instead.
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Inbound Santa Wednesday commute 🎅🚋
CTA Holiday Train, approaching Merchandise Mart at 2x speed
CTA Holiday Train, approaching Merchandise Mart at 2x speed
December 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Inbound Santa Wednesday commute 🎅🚋
CTA Holiday Train, approaching Merchandise Mart at 2x speed
CTA Holiday Train, approaching Merchandise Mart at 2x speed
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NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
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Waiting for my record player to transmit an annual recap of some kind to me, I guess.
December 4, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Waiting for my record player to transmit an annual recap of some kind to me, I guess.
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NYC friends: what is a good bar in lower Manhattan that is decorated for the holidays and is a good spot to watch the Knicks games?
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
NYC friends: what is a good bar in lower Manhattan that is decorated for the holidays and is a good spot to watch the Knicks games?
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"Donut, please! PLEASE Donut!"
Okay @erinbiba.bsky.social it’s time for my second-most anticipated annual thread: Cats in Christmas Trees (and Battling Menorahs). Starting off strong with Donut.
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Donut, please! PLEASE Donut!"
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Dr: So why are we performing this appendectomy today?
Patient: Job Interview
Patient: Job Interview
December 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Dr: So why are we performing this appendectomy today?
Patient: Job Interview
Patient: Job Interview
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Signs you own a #husky in winter: The morning tradition of cracking the ice out of the outdoor water bowl (because that’s the best bowl of water and drinking from an inside bowl would be ridiculous) and areas that aren’t shovelled because they’re in use.
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Signs you own a #husky in winter: The morning tradition of cracking the ice out of the outdoor water bowl (because that’s the best bowl of water and drinking from an inside bowl would be ridiculous) and areas that aren’t shovelled because they’re in use.
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We keep doing these pilot programs and are shocked, SHOCKED!, by the incredibly positive results each time. At what point can we just, ya know, stop with the pilots and make this policy already??? #ubi
An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness
The state program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
www.streetroots.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We keep doing these pilot programs and are shocked, SHOCKED!, by the incredibly positive results each time. At what point can we just, ya know, stop with the pilots and make this policy already??? #ubi
A post filled with truth. If you manage anything & want to lead your people, this is a good read.
TL;DR
Middle management is hard. Caring is required, but the kind of care you provide matters.
Middle management is hard. Caring is required, but the kind of care you provide matters.
Ashley Willis
The other day I texted my group chat with other leaders outside my organization. The ones I go to when the leadership stuff gets messy and I need perspective fr...
ashley.dev
December 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A post filled with truth. If you manage anything & want to lead your people, this is a good read.
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Me: trying to sleep at 3am with insomnia
My brain: OH RECTANGLE JUST MEANS RIGHT ANGLE. BITCH ARE YOU SEEING THIS? CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS SHIT
Me: I'll wreck your angles in a minute if you don't shut up
My brain: OH RECTANGLE JUST MEANS RIGHT ANGLE. BITCH ARE YOU SEEING THIS? CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS SHIT
Me: I'll wreck your angles in a minute if you don't shut up
December 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Me: trying to sleep at 3am with insomnia
My brain: OH RECTANGLE JUST MEANS RIGHT ANGLE. BITCH ARE YOU SEEING THIS? CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS SHIT
Me: I'll wreck your angles in a minute if you don't shut up
My brain: OH RECTANGLE JUST MEANS RIGHT ANGLE. BITCH ARE YOU SEEING THIS? CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS SHIT
Me: I'll wreck your angles in a minute if you don't shut up
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lots of people doing online vent calendars, but I can't seem them because I block Ads ..
December 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
lots of people doing online vent calendars, but I can't seem them because I block Ads ..