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Pumpkin Spice Mary Ellen
@maryellenreads.caviaporcell.us
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Mary Ellen, not Mary. She/they. Librarian, knitter, voracious reader of sci-fi/fantasy/horror. Progressive Christian,liberal as heck. Guinea pig and cat servant, ace/queer/genderchill. Spouse of @jscartergilson.bsky.social. Trans rights are human rights.
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Pumpkin Spice Mary Ellen @maryellenreads.caviaporcell.us · 25d
So yeah, the colonoscopy I had to get to confirm my Crohn's diagnosis hit out insurance deductible, and now we have to pay $1,500 that we do not even remotely have. Any help would be so appreciated.

#MutualAid
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But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · 25d
Hi folks. An unexpected medical bill has popped up, and we could really use some help with it.

#MutualAid #HelpSky 💸💕
Donate to Help Mary Ellen Cover Medical Deductibles, organized by Jeffrey Gilson
Mary Ellen has now been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. Unfortunately, the te… Jeffrey Gilson needs your support for Help Mary Ellen Cover Medical Deductibles
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Quiara but spoopy! (they/them) @quiara.net · 3h
Buy Dr. Frizzle a service dog, pls??
swilua.bsky.social
🌈Dr. Franken Frizzle 🎃 @swilua.bsky.social · 3h
If I got enough for the pup, I would figure out the service training over time
My Venmo is Kerry-Oran
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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 7h
well since you asked so nicely. whatever the lady wants!
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Sally Jenkins @sallyjenx.bsky.social · 8h
Ratio me. Please. It's a badge of honor. If you don't like a link, go follow some chicken-heart who needs the approval of the thought-police. Caitlin Flanagan of @theatlantic.com is a tremendous writer and this piece is an excellent read. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Don’t Bet Against Bari Weiss
The new editor in chief of CBS News triumphs over her critics.
www.theatlantic.com
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ginger @gingerest.bsky.social · 2h
Super interesting thread
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 4h
This two-parter below is exactly why it's hard to make clothes in the United States.

Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵
Someone on Twitter replies to me: "meh. buy american or stfu." Two hours later, in a separate thread, the write: "$30 for a single button-up is ridiculous unless it is decent quality silk."
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ginger @gingerest.bsky.social · 2h
How’d they do that with all the crime and murdering and war?
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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2h
Photos: More than 54,000 runners stepped off for the 26.2-mile Chicago Marathon that weaved through 29 neighborhoods, where spectators packed sidewalks, screamed, cheered, danced, blew air horns, displayed clever signs, and handed out snacks and Gatorade.
Runners and their cheerleaders turn out for Chicago Marathon: ‘This is our Super Bowl'
Countering weeks of intense immigration enforcement, mass protests and negative national headlines about Chicago, runners and spectators told the Sun-Times they reveled in the chance to show off what Chicago is really like.
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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 4h
this shot of his visible injuries with the gravestones in the background is genuinely haunting
a man with a shaved head and a scruffy beard looking stricken. he has visible injuries on his cheekbone
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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 5h
Re: a previous post: This former Eisner judge has harassed another former Eisner judge (and others) for years. He tries to force interactions, won’t take no for an answer, and was fired from his job last month. Despite us blocking him, he has again reappeared and followed us.

Just block 📚 #comicsky
The image displays a social media profile for "comix.4.all," featuring a logo, user information, and a brief bio. It highlights the user as a digital creator, father, and Eisner Award judge. Below, there are thumbnails of
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Probably Not A Crow, Unfortunately @mefcorv.bsky.social · 5h
The bottom shows military police next to a manufactured recent pyramid. The top shows text saying: It is 2025 BC. I am a soldier from one of the outlying provinces called to defend the pyramid in Memphis. Underneath, it says: It is 2025 AD. I am a soldier from one of the outlying provinces card to defend the pyramid in Memphis.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 4d
Can’t believe I have to say this, but in Minnesota you will continue to have the freedom to get your COVID and flu shots.
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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 9h
Kani Bucho, an office boss with an entire crab for a head, is the mascot for Yokobiki, a company that makes metal roller shutters for store windows.
A mascot in a blue suit with a red crab for a head enters a building.
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Lyn Never @lynnever.bsky.social · 7h
Y'all, take the 2 minutes here. I needed this.
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Jason Adams @jamnpp.bsky.social · 1d
Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world,... I feel like I can't take it. And my heart is just going to cave in.
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Joshua Yu Burnett @joshuayuburnett.bsky.social · 7h
At this point, there’s no way to interpret this except as a kink.
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Sally Jenkins @sallyjenx.bsky.social · 8h
Ratio me. Please. It's a badge of honor. If you don't like a link, go follow some chicken-heart who needs the approval of the thought-police. Caitlin Flanagan of @theatlantic.com is a tremendous writer and this piece is an excellent read. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Don’t Bet Against Bari Weiss
The new editor in chief of CBS News triumphs over her critics.
www.theatlantic.com
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jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us
But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · 1d
😢😭
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may @maysuser.name · 1d
happy international may came out to her parents day for those who celebrate
from me: can't wait to see you on monday! been having an incredible trip, it's been great to get to be myself the last two weeks. going forward, id love if i could be your daughter instead of your son [heart reacted] Dad: We would love that because it is what makes you you! We love you so much Would love to hear more about it When you get home me: I love you too! We can talk about it when I get back
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Sarah Pinsker @sarahpinsker.bsky.social · 1d
On the way home from the barn I heard a This American Life piece by a guy who had an AI clone of himself call his friends to have conversations and I would just like to state now that if anyone ever does this to me, we will no longer be friends. WTF is this world where we outsource all interaction?
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Pumpkin Spice Mary Ellen @maryellenreads.caviaporcell.us · 1d
YES!
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Dr. G @dr-g-in-exile.bsky.social · 1d
“Vaccines for me, but none for thee”
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🐋 Hanfdampf @hanfdampf.bsky.social · 1d
President Trump gets updated COVID, flu vaccines during physical
Trump’s doctor reports he is in “exceptional health” after a Walter Reed exam, receiving updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines amid new CDC guidance.
www.ksby.com
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John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · 1d
There hasn't even been enough time for there to have been an outrage cycle of pushback.

The people in charge simply have no idea what they're doing.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d
The mass layoffs of federal workers on Friday night swept up dozens of scientists with expertise in infectious diseases that have pandemic potential. But after The New York Times reported the dismissals, a federal health official said many of them had been fired in error and would be brought back.
Trump Administration Will Rehire Scores of Experts Fired in Error
Friday’s layoffs swept up scientists involved in responding to the measles outbreak and running an influential journal. An official acknowledged the mistakes on Saturday.
nyti.ms
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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 1d
The far-left "Kamala would be have been no better than Trump" crowd really needs to fuck off forever.
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Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 1d
Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams “I’m 15!” as Man Kneels on Her Neck
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Pumpkin Spice Mary Ellen @maryellenreads.caviaporcell.us · 1d
Fancy!!
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Popcornbender Spatch @spatch.bsky.social · 1d
[kidz bop against the machine]
No thanks, I don't think I will do that
No thanks, I don't think I will do that
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Pumpkin Spice Mary Ellen @maryellenreads.caviaporcell.us · 1d
Is, dammit
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Pumpkin Spice Mary Ellen @maryellenreads.caviaporcell.us · 1d
Noooo, that us a friend!!
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OG_McDuck @ogmcduck.bsky.social · 1d
That @nytimes.com, @washingtonpost.com, @cnn.com, @npr.org, among many others, aren't reporting this as a major story and using it to define this administration as illegal and fascist makes them not just awful places doing little to no journalism. It also makes them full on collaborators.
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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 1d
ICE secretly kidnap autistic boy during bathroom break—never notify parents.

Mother reported him missing a week ago—turns out ICE had him detained the whole time.

He was helping sell fruit and asked to go to the restroom—by the time she was done helping a customer he was gone.

Houston, Texas
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Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 1d
There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.
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Pumpkin Spice Mary Ellen @maryellenreads.caviaporcell.us · 1d
I would go to a Halloween haunt if I could have one of those necklaces!! I HATE being startled.
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Blue Heron Farm @blueheronfarm.bsky.social · 1d
🎃 October 11 🎃
Cute little boo
Nubian goat with two purple bat pompoms on her head
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