Renata S Pumpkins
@renatasnacks.bsky.social
Teen services librarian, returned Peace Corps volunteer, The Moth slam winner, Worst Bestsellers co-host, Beebo stan. All opinions belong to my cat. She/her.
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“are you scared of a fucking whistle dawg” has been knocking around my head all day
one of the agents said “okay we know” when we were whistling so i leaned in and whistled louder and he threatened to pepper spray me. i then said “are you scared of a fucking whistle dawg” and he very meekly said “no i’m not scared of a whistle”
January 28, 2026 at 10:38 PM
“are you scared of a fucking whistle dawg” has been knocking around my head all day
patron: does your library have a jetpack I could borrow?
me: I'm sorry?
patron: a jetpack? Maybe that's not what it's called...for internet?
me: oh...a HOT SPOT?
me: I'm sorry?
patron: a jetpack? Maybe that's not what it's called...for internet?
me: oh...a HOT SPOT?
January 28, 2026 at 10:46 PM
patron: does your library have a jetpack I could borrow?
me: I'm sorry?
patron: a jetpack? Maybe that's not what it's called...for internet?
me: oh...a HOT SPOT?
me: I'm sorry?
patron: a jetpack? Maybe that's not what it's called...for internet?
me: oh...a HOT SPOT?
a wholesome anecdote for the day: I helped an older man set up his new iPad, which he got because the old one was "full of pictures of grandkids so it didn't work anymore." He was excited to use it to be able to send photos TO the grandkids, including one he had recently taken of a pot of soup.
January 22, 2026 at 8:27 PM
a wholesome anecdote for the day: I helped an older man set up his new iPad, which he got because the old one was "full of pictures of grandkids so it didn't work anymore." He was excited to use it to be able to send photos TO the grandkids, including one he had recently taken of a pot of soup.
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Hi.
This is Lulu's, one of my neighborhood restaurants. They were broken into the other night.
They are supporting the Jan 23 action by closing for the day. They could use a hand to do so, since they were just robbed. Can y'all pitch in a bit?
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ou...
This is Lulu's, one of my neighborhood restaurants. They were broken into the other night.
They are supporting the Jan 23 action by closing for the day. They could use a hand to do so, since they were just robbed. Can y'all pitch in a bit?
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ou...
Donate to Support Our Family Restaurant After Break-In, organized by Chris Rodriguez
We are a family-owned restaurant, fairly new to the area, but with a long… Chris Rodriguez needs your support for Support Our Family Restaurant After Break-In
www.gofundme.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Hi.
This is Lulu's, one of my neighborhood restaurants. They were broken into the other night.
They are supporting the Jan 23 action by closing for the day. They could use a hand to do so, since they were just robbed. Can y'all pitch in a bit?
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ou...
This is Lulu's, one of my neighborhood restaurants. They were broken into the other night.
They are supporting the Jan 23 action by closing for the day. They could use a hand to do so, since they were just robbed. Can y'all pitch in a bit?
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ou...
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There is no level to which these heartless shit-for-brains won’t stoop to inflict cruelty and suffering.
January 22, 2026 at 8:04 PM
There is no level to which these heartless shit-for-brains won’t stoop to inflict cruelty and suffering.
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So moved by the people of Minnesota who—drawing on LA, Portland, Chicago, DC etc—are writing a shining new chapter in the history of nonviolent resistance.
The rest of us need to be taking notes—and helping them!
www.standwithminnesota.com
The rest of us need to be taking notes—and helping them!
www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
So moved by the people of Minnesota who—drawing on LA, Portland, Chicago, DC etc—are writing a shining new chapter in the history of nonviolent resistance.
The rest of us need to be taking notes—and helping them!
www.standwithminnesota.com
The rest of us need to be taking notes—and helping them!
www.standwithminnesota.com
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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For people elsewhere who have asked how to support Minnesota while we’re overrun with nazi thugs, here’s an excellent list of places that could use financial help. Lots of choices. Thank you so much!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Stand With Minnesota: Resource Hub
Causes to Donate to in Minnesota to Help Our Communities Defend Themselves from ICE This list is now available/shareable at standwithminnesota.org *Note: I am from Minnesota, and these come from peo...
docs.google.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:48 AM
For people elsewhere who have asked how to support Minnesota while we’re overrun with nazi thugs, here’s an excellent list of places that could use financial help. Lots of choices. Thank you so much!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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i think this gets at something important which is that normal people are rightly pissed off that they’re having normal time stolen from them by this ravaging horde of jumped up mall cops. everybody has to work in the morning! why is it THEIR job to hold their community together in such a basic way!
🔥 From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social : “This is nuts. What the fuck is going on? I’ve never protested in my life… they tell you it’s immigrants — it’s fucking anybody. They’re just trying to scare people. I’m not paid to be here. I have to work in the morning. This is wrong.”
January 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM
i think this gets at something important which is that normal people are rightly pissed off that they’re having normal time stolen from them by this ravaging horde of jumped up mall cops. everybody has to work in the morning! why is it THEIR job to hold their community together in such a basic way!
I don't like it when people say HR to mean Heated Rivalry. Sorry babes, that is human resources and it is not sexy. perhaps it can be HeatRiv. No that's bad too. maybe we can just call Heated Rivalry "hockey" and then real hockey can be "real hockey." I hope this helps
January 15, 2026 at 2:07 PM
I don't like it when people say HR to mean Heated Rivalry. Sorry babes, that is human resources and it is not sexy. perhaps it can be HeatRiv. No that's bad too. maybe we can just call Heated Rivalry "hockey" and then real hockey can be "real hockey." I hope this helps
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From a good friend in Minneapolis: "Target is allowing ICE to stage in their parking lots, use their restrooms, and abduct people from inside their stores - so if you weren’t boycotting already, now is the time." They were staging in Chicago as well.
January 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM
From a good friend in Minneapolis: "Target is allowing ICE to stage in their parking lots, use their restrooms, and abduct people from inside their stores - so if you weren’t boycotting already, now is the time." They were staging in Chicago as well.
me: Hi I need to schedule a breast MRI for [date range]
receptionist: Sorry we're not booking that far in advance
me: Oh ok, my PCP told me to schedule early bc it can be hard to book
receptionist: (completely deadpan) Yes, breasts are always popular.
so true
receptionist: Sorry we're not booking that far in advance
me: Oh ok, my PCP told me to schedule early bc it can be hard to book
receptionist: (completely deadpan) Yes, breasts are always popular.
so true
January 12, 2026 at 3:16 PM
me: Hi I need to schedule a breast MRI for [date range]
receptionist: Sorry we're not booking that far in advance
me: Oh ok, my PCP told me to schedule early bc it can be hard to book
receptionist: (completely deadpan) Yes, breasts are always popular.
so true
receptionist: Sorry we're not booking that far in advance
me: Oh ok, my PCP told me to schedule early bc it can be hard to book
receptionist: (completely deadpan) Yes, breasts are always popular.
so true
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This is why they could never make me hate you, Emily Henry.
January 11, 2026 at 5:09 PM
This is why they could never make me hate you, Emily Henry.
I’m so happy Ron Funches is on this season of the Traitors!! Love that dude!!!
January 10, 2026 at 2:37 AM
I’m so happy Ron Funches is on this season of the Traitors!! Love that dude!!!
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January 10, 2026 at 2:03 AM
oh no, on top of all the other problems in the world, people are already starting to ask me for tax forms at the public library
January 9, 2026 at 7:09 PM
oh no, on top of all the other problems in the world, people are already starting to ask me for tax forms at the public library
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If you’re looking for some way to help.
ICE observers in the Twin Cities are in need of dash cams to prevent further intimidation and frivolous claims.
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
January 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM
If you’re looking for some way to help.
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I want to build a world where every day can be a Grinch toilet day. I never want to make a serious post again for the rest of my life
Kinda sucks how one day you’ll post stuff like “does the Grinch use the toilet?” and then the next it has to be “I reject those who worship death”
January 7, 2026 at 11:13 PM
I want to build a world where every day can be a Grinch toilet day. I never want to make a serious post again for the rest of my life
once again I am saying
a close up of an opossum with its mouth wide open and the word aaa behind it
Alt: a close up of an opossum with its mouth wide open and the word aaa behind it
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:41 PM
once again I am saying
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Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."
January 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."
I’m late to the party but I started watching Somebody Somewhere and this is now a Fred Rococo stan account
January 6, 2026 at 12:45 AM
I’m late to the party but I started watching Somebody Somewhere and this is now a Fred Rococo stan account